Biography
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)
- 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
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
Awards & Recognition
- 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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