He attended the popular St. Augustine’s College Kabba, where he obtained his West African School Certificate/GCE in 1987, with flying colours. He proceeded to the University of Jos, where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Economics in 1997.
He did his National Youth Service at the Federal Ministry of Aviation, where he was appointed Co-ordinator of Corp members.
Hon. Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen
Academic/Professional Certification
- Fellow, Institute Of Corporate Administration – 2012
- Graduate Certificate, Creating High Performance Team- Cambridge Judge Business School, United Kingdom – 2014
- Certificate of Achievement, Professional Development Course on the Canadian Taxation System- Carleton University, Canada – 2014
- Fellow, Institute Of Administrators & Researchers Of Nigeria –Student Member, Nigeria Institute Of Estate Surveyors &Valuers –
- Graduate Certificate, Strategic Planning
- Graduate Certificate, Leadership & Personal Development
- Graduate Certificate, Effective Management
- Certificate, Basic Christian Studies
The amiable, articulate and humble parliamentarian is happily married to his jewel of inestimable value; Titilayo, and blessed with a daughter; Iyinoluwa.
Political Activities (While in School – University of Jos)
- Member, Abuja Hall Government, University Of Jos (1991-1993)
- Member, Mobilisation Committee, National Association Of Nigerian Students, NANS, 1992-1994
- Member, NANS Academic Reform Programme (Submitted To The Federal Government) 1992
- Secretary General, Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, University Of Jos Chapter (1992-1994)
- Welfare Secretary, University Of Jos Students Union Government (1994)
- Member, University Of Jos Security Committee (1994-1995)
- Secretary General, National Association Of Nigerian Students, NANS (1995)
- Leader, NANS Team To The NANS/University Of Lagos Increased Tuition Fees Negotiation Meetings (1995)
- Leader, NANS Team To The NANS/University Of Nigeria, Nsukka Increased Tuition Fees Negotiation Meetings (1995)
- Leader, NANS Team To Deliberate On The Appointment Of Vice Chancellor For University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Due To Serial Altercations Between Students And Authorities Of The Institution) 1995
- Team Leader, NANS Group For The Resolution Of Crisis In Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1995)
Achievement As A Student Union Leader
- Piloted Numerous Social Mobilisation And Public Sensitisation Programmes To Resist Despotic Rule, Military Dictatorship and Struggle For The Enthronement Of Democracy
- Strategic Player In Various Pro-Active Measures That Led To Appreciable Reduction Of Cult Activities And Social Malaise In Some Universities
- Construction Of The University Of Jos “Abuja Hostel And Naraguta Hostel” Link Road
- Construction Of Water Tanks In The Hostels
- Furnishing Of Common Rooms At The Abuja, Naraguta And Student Village Hostels
- Provision Of Subsidized Shuttle Bus Services
Achievements During Youth Service
As Co-Ordinator, Youth Corpers Forum At The Federal Ministry Of Aviation Between 1998 And 1999, He Lobbied The Authorities And Got Improved Welfare Package For all categories of Corpers during the period.
Community Service (Before Going Into Politics)
- Embarked on Free Eye Test, Provision of Eye Glasses, Drugs and other Treatment To Over 4,000 Youth, Women, Men and the Elderly In Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency in 2009 and 2010
- Payment Of WAEC & NECO Fees Of Over 300 Students In The Federal Constituency
- Payment Of School Fees Of About 100 Indigent Students In Different Tertiary Institutions Across The Country
- Formal And Informal Networking; Culminating In The Opening Of Branches By First Bank, UBA And Mainstream Bank In The Federal Constituency
- Similar networking initiative with Keystone Bank, Oceanic (now Eco) Bank, Zenith Bank And Access Bank, who promised to open Branches In Towns Within The Federal Constituency
- In Collaboration With Others, Sought For And Got Improved Infrastructural Development Of Federal Government Girls College Kabba
- Sponsored The Late Dr. Arc. Stephen Olorunfemi Football (Male) Competition, For Secondary Schools/Youths In Kogi State
- Sponsored The Late Dr. Arc. Stephen Olorunfemi Handball (Female) Competition For Secondary Schools/Youths In Kogi State
- Award for Excellence, 2017 (House of Representatives Member of the Year Award)- presented by City People Magazine
- Award for Community Development, 2016. – presented by Apapo Okun Cultural Festival
- Pillars Award for Excellence, 2016. – presented by UniJos Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter
- Effective Representation Award, 2016- presented by Nigerian Union Journalists, Kogi State Council
- Media Friendly Lawmaker Award, 2015.- presented by Press Corp, House of Representatives
- Lawmaker Of The Year, 2012 – Presented By Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award
- Certificate Of Merit Award (2012) – Presented By Fortright Newspaper
- Lawmaker (North Central) Of The Year (2012) – Presented By City People Magazine
- Star Award For Service (2012) – Presented By The Anglican Dioceses Of Kabba
- African Legislator Of The Year (Youth Empowerment) (2011) – Presented By Obafemi Awolowo Hero Award, African Centre For Legislative Development
- Most Outstanding Lawmaker (North Central Zone) Of The Year, 2011 – Presented By Fiscal Transparency And Accountability Initiative
- Young Male Achiever Of The Year (2011) – Presented By Top Celebrities Magazine
- Leadership Humanitarian Award (2010) – Presented By Leadership News Magazine
- Leader Of The Year (2010) – Presented By House On The Rock, The Refuge, Abuja
- Leadership Excellence Award (2009) – Presented By Leadership News Magazine
- Most Promising Young Politician Of The Year (2009) – Presented By Top Celebrities Magazine
- Distinguished Friend Of Okun Students (2009) – Presented By National Association Of Okun Students
- Most Outstanding Head Of Department (2007) – Presented By House On The Rock, The Refuge, Abuja
- Most Outstanding Head Of Department (2005) – Presented By House On The Rock, The Refuge, Abuja
- Best Male Worker (2004) – Presented By House On The Rock, The Refuge, Abuja
- Honorary Member, Student Union Government (2000) – Presented By SUG of University Of Abuja, (In Recognition Of Laudable Contribution To NANS’ Activities Across Universities In The Country)
- Life Senator, National Association Of Nigeria Students, Since 1995
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