Wale Jagun
Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Sulaimon-Oba, the immediate past Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu Local Government Chapter, has emerged as the Chairman of the Lagos State Branch of the youth organisation, after about nine months of rigorous campaign.
He was elected on Saturday at a State Congress of the NYCN held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Oba who was sworn – in after his election, unveiled his agenda during an interactive engagement on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform where he was a guest on Sunday, June 14, 2020.
The young media consultant, who said that “Changing the narratives is my mission”, campaigned based on “#TheYOUAgenda”.
On Wednesday, June 17, Oba crossed major hurdle when he was endorsed major stakeholders in Ikorodu Division endorsed him for the position. He was endorsed by Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYOs) and Coordinators of local branches of the body in the Division at a meeting held at the Skybar of the FunCity, along Lagos road.
He was subsequently endorsed by stakeholders at the Senatorial level to emerged as the flag bearer of the Lagos East Senatorial District at the State NYCN Congress/election.
As a community activist/developer, Oba also received support from royal fathers in Ikorodu Division, elected representatives, council chairmen and other stakeholders.
Profile
Lekan Biliamin Sulaimon-Oba was born on October 27, 1987 in Ikorodu town to the Sulaimon-Alejo family. He had his elementary school at Umar Bun Alkattab, Kaduna State, before proceeding to Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, where he obtained his West African Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) with distinctions.
After graduating from the Mass Communication Department, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, he started his own media outfit, where he consults for individuals and organizations on media and public relations matters.
Oba is currently the Coordinator of NYCN in Ikorodu Local Government.
The aspirant, who has had caused to work with students’ groups in and out of Ikorodu Division, also pledged that his administration, if elected, would find means to work with students’ bodies to bring about proactive way of resolving their bursary challenges in various council areas and at the state level.
Honours:
NYSC State Honour, 2014; Most Creative Students, 2013; Member, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Parliament; Speaker, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, 2013; 2nd runner up, Cannes Lions Creative competition; Clerk, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Judiciary and Igbogbo Legendary Awards, Igbogbo Students Union Award.
Services:
Project Director, Ikorodu Diamond Leo Club; Member/Volunteer, Ikorodu Ambassador group; Member, YALI Africa; Member, Involve Africa; Strategy Manager, AfrikaInspireher; Volunteer, iCare Foundation Foodbank; District 404A1 Nigeria, Publicity Director and DP Installation Chairperson and Special Adviser on Media to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation.
Projects:
NYSC Save1Future Initiative – State honour Award; Save1Future Inter-School; Debate and Quiz Competition in partnership with Otunba Olukoga; Ikorodu for the culture in partnership with Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS); Participant, Ikorodu Ambassadors Community Projects; Idea Writer – NAIDS public speaking contest; Partner – Lagos State Summer Camp; Organizer- Southwest Icons Award (SWICONS) andPublisher, Southwest reporters.
Oba speaks Hausa, Yoruba and English fluently. He is married to beautiful Enitan Jessica Oba with beautiful Kids, King Jamal Adegoke and Queen Jasmine Moremi.
