Age, Biography and Wiki
Teslim Folarin was born on 30 October, 1963 in Ibadan, Western Region (now in Oyo State), Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician (born 1963). Discover Teslim Folarin'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 60 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
30 October 1963 |
| Birthday |
30 October |
| Birthplace |
Ibadan, Western Region (now in Oyo State), Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 60 years old group.
Teslim Folarin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Teslim Folarin height not available right now. We will update Teslim Folarin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Teslim Folarin's Wife?
His wife is Angela Folarin
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Angela Folarin |
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Teslim Folarin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Teslim Folarin worth at the age of 60 years old? Teslim Folarin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Teslim Folarin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Teslim Folarin Social Network
Timeline
Teslim Kolawole Folarin (born 30 October 1963) is a Nigerian politician, he was the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State for the 2023 gubernatorial election which he lost to the incumbent governor Seyi Makinde.
Teslim Kolawole Folarin was born on 30 October 1963, to Alhaji and Alhaja Hamzat Folarin.
He stemmed from Baale House in Oja Igbo area of Ibadan North-East Local Government area of Oyo State.
Folarin is the Head (Mogaji) of his family House and a ranked traditional Chief in Ibadanland.
He is the Laguna Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Folarin attended primary school in Lagos; his secondary education was completed at Nigeria's premier secondary school, Methodist Boys High School.
(Hons) degree in political science from the University of Ibadan and a diploma degree from Harvard University, USA.
He spent some years gathering valuable civil service experience in the UK, including management roles at the Department of Trade in London before returning to Nigeria in 2002.
Folarin performed his obligatory NYSC tenure in Kaduna and joined politics thereafter.
He previously served as the senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district from 2003 to 2011; and from 2019 to 2023.
Folarin contested and won the senatorial seat to represent Oyo Central in 2003 at the age of 39 on the platform of the PDP and was re-elected for a second term in 2007 on the platform of the same party.
Folarin remains the only legislator in Oyo State who has served two terms at the Senate.
At the Senate, he was appointed Leader of the Senate.
Folarin also served on the Senate Committee on Business & Rules, Marines and Transport although his particular interests were in education, power supply and water resources.
Folarin was involved in the Power probe in 2008.
As the Leader of the Senate, he led debates on all Executives Bills and sponsored several private Bills himself.
These included the Insurance Act, Armed Forces Pension Act and several others.
Folarin won the gubernatorial ticket of his party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2014.
He lost the election to the incumbent Governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi of the All Progressive Congress.
Folarin defected to the opposition party All Progressive Congress in December 2017.
Folarin was elected as the All Progressive Congress (APC) Oyo Central senatorial candidate in September 2018.
Folarin won the senatorial position in the 2019 Oyo central senatorial district election defeating the incumbent senator, Mrs. Monsurat Sunmonu and other candidates.
He is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content in the 9th Senate.
He also sits on several other committees including National Intelligence, INEC, Interparliamentary, Constitutional Review, Finance, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and Airforce.
Folarin contested in the 2023 Oyo State gubernatorial election on the platform of All Progressive Congress but lost to the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Folarin was married to Barr.
Angela Folarin until her death in 2022, they had children.
