Toke Benson-Awoyinka | |
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Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture | |
Assumed office 2023 | |
Governor | Babajide Sanwo-Olu |
Preceded by | Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf |
Personal details | |
Education | |
Toke Benson-Awoyinka (born 12th June,1967) is a Nigerian lawyer,politician and philanthropist. She was the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu on Housing in 2019 and in 2023 was appointed as the Commissioner for Tourism,Arts &Culture. [1] [2]
Born on 12 of June,1967. Started her education at Marywood Grammar School,Ebute-Metta and then Lagos State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990. [3]
Awoyinka started her career at Standard Insurers and later moved to litigation with Yemi Peters &Co and to B.O Benson Law Office. Before she was appointed as Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing in 20219 and then Commissioner for Tourism,Arts &Culture in 2023. [4]