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Michael Otedola (Michael Agbolade Otedola) was born on 16 July, 1926 in Epe, British Nigeria (now Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician (1926–2014). Discover Michael Otedola's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

Popular As Michael Agbolade Otedola
Occupation N/A
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 16 July 1926
Birthday 16 July
Birthplace Epe, British Nigeria (now Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria)
Date of death 5 May, 2014
Died Place Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality Niger

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Children Femi Otedola (son)

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1926

Michael Agbolade Otedola KSS (16 July 1926 – 5 May 2014) was a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Lagos State during the Nigerian Third Republic.

He was born on the 16 July 1926 into a Muslim family at Odoragunsin, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.

1958

After moving to Lagos to pursue his education he won a scholarship to study Journalism at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London where he graduated in 1958.

He began his career as a teacher before working as a reporter at the St. Pancras Chronicle, then as a reporter and later sub-editor at The Guardian and The Times in England.

1959

On his return to Nigeria in 1959 he became an Information Officer in the Western Nigeria government, and while in this post he was appointed the Editor of the Western Nigeria Illustrated.

1961

In 1961 he moved into public relations, working for Western Nigeria Television/Western Broadcasting Service (1961-1964) and Mobil Oil Group of Companies (1964-1977), continuing as a consultant to Mobil after leaving the company.

1992

He was elected governor of Lagos State from 1992 to 1993 on the platform of the National Republican Convention (NRC), leaving office when General Sani Abacha came to power.

His administration facilitated establishing the Yaba College of Technology campus in Epe, his home town.

After leaving office, he continued his career as a writer, a consultant holding positions on the boards of various businesses, and a philanthropist.

2010

In February 2010 ThisDay newspaper announced that he was among 15 eminent Nigerians who had won Lifetime Achievement Awards.

His son Femi Otedola became the billionaire owner of Nigerian oil giant Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited.

The Michael Otedola College of Primary Education was named after him after his demise.

2014

He died on 5 May 2014 at his residence in his home town of Epe, Lagos.