Monday 5 May 2014

Former Governor Of Lagos State Sir Michael Otedola Dies At 87

Late Michael Otedola

The 87-year-old former governor of Lagos Sir Michael Otedola is dead.

Born on July 16, 1926 into a Muslim family at Odoragunsin, Epe LGA of Lagos State, worked as a teacher and then a reported. He became Lagos governor in January 1992 and remained at this position until November 1993.

After leaving office Michael Otedola proceeded with writing and was in 2010 included by ThisDay newspaper in the list of 15 eminent Nigerians who had won Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Late Sir Otedola was the father of Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola.

Condolences to the family.

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