Tajudeen Yusuf
Tajudeen 'TeeJay' Yusuf | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Dino Melaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 August 1968 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | PDP |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | https://www.yusufteejay.org/ |
Tajudeen Yusuf popularly known as "TeeJay" (born on 25 August 1968) is a Nigerian politician from the Peoples Democratic Party.[1][2] He represents Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, a post he was elected to in 2011.[3][4] He is a former chairman, House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions.[5]
Background[edit]
Hon. TeeJay attended the popular St. Augustine's College Kabba, where he obtained his West African School Certificate/GCE in 1987. In 1997, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Jos, Plateau State.[6]
Political career[edit]
In 2011, Honourable TeeJay ran for the Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's 7th National Assembly and won. In 2015, and 2019, he was re-elected to the same position. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Capital Market & Institutions, while also serving as a member on the following Committees: Information Communication Technology Committee; Finance Committee; Ports, Harbours & Waterways; Information & National Orientation Committee; Sport Committee; House Committee on FERMA; the House Public Accounts Committee; and the House Committee on Human Rights. Between 2011 and 2015, Hon. TeeJay served as the Deputy Chairperson of the House Committee on Information Communication Technology.[7][2][1]
Honours[edit]
Over the years, Honourable TeeJay has received the following awards in recognition of his public service achievements:
- House of Representatives Member of the Year, 2017, presented by City People Magazine
- Effective Representation Award, 2016, presented by Nigerian Union of Journalists (Kogi State Council)
- Pillars Award for Excellence, 2016, presented by Unijos Alumni Association (Abuja Chapter)
- North Central Lawmaker of the Year, 2014, presented by City People Magazine
- Most Outstanding Lawmaker on Empowerment & Constituency Development, North Central Zone, 2013, presented by Disciples of Democracy
- Lawmaker of the Year, 2012, presented by Nigeria Media Night Out Award
- Young Male Achiever of the Year, 2011, presented by Top Celebrities Magazine
- Most Promising Young Politician of the Year, 2009, presented by Top Celebrities Magazine
- Honorary Member Award, (since 2000) presented by University of Abuja Student Union Government
- Life Senator (since 1995), National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS.
References[edit]
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- ^ "Securities exchanges association will deepen capital market — SEC DG". Vanguard News. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Biography - Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen". 2015-07-13. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ admin (2019-12-20). "Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf; Our Pride". Kogi Reports. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Biography: Hon. Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen (Teejay Yusuf)". Mr. Loaded. Mr. Loaded. Retrieved 21 September 2021.