Gbenga Daniel
- January 10, 2024
- Celebrity
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Gbenga Daniel Biography
| Name | Gbenga Daniel |
| Birthday | Apr 6 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Ibadan |
| Home Town | Oyo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Pa Abraham Adebola Daniel, Madam Olaitan Daniel |
| Spouse | Yeye Olufunke Daniel |
| Children(s) | Adebola Irede Daniel |
Gbenga Daniel is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on April 6, 1956 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Gbenga Daniel (OGD) (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician and Governor of Ogun State of Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 29 May 2011, making him the longest-serving governor of Ogun state. He is a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He is the owner of the Nigerian Compass, a daily newspaper and also Kresta Laurel, a company he started in 1990.
Daniel became a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He taught briefly as a lecturer in the School of Engineering of Lagos State Polytechnic. In 1983, he obtained a job with Schroeder (W.A.) Limited, Lagos, rising to Deputy managing director becoming the first African to hold that position in the history of the company. He left Schroeder to start his own business. In 1990 he founded Kresta Laurel, an engineering firm specialising in elevators, overhead travelling cranes and hoists.
Gbenga Daniel Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Celebrity |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gbenga Daniel is one of the richest Engineer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gbenga Daniel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Otunba Gbenga Daniel Born on 6 April 1956 into the family of Rt. Rev. Adebola Daniel of Makun Sagamu and Madam Olaitan Daniel, of Omu Ijebu, Otunba Justus Olugbenga Daniel Governor of Ogun State 2003–2011 is versatile. Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s skills as a consumable manager and strategist manifested as early as 1969 while at the Baptist Boys’ High School, Abeokuta that he attended from 1969 to 1973. While there, he represented the school in a lot of extra curricular activities such as debates and quiz competitions, a factor which made him exceptionally popular among his contemporaries and which also stimulated his intellectual prowess. Having graduated from the Baptist Boys High School in flying colors, he proceeded first to the School of Basic Studies at The Polytechnic, Ibadan for his Advanced Level (A’ Level) and thereafter moved to the School of Engineering of the University of Lagos. In his early years as an undergraduate, he won several scholarships and also became well acquainted with the legendary, Prof. Ayodele Awojobi as one of the best students of the late prodigy. It was whilst still an undergraduate, that he became indoctrinated into the select Committee of friends of the late Saga,Chief Obafemi Awolowo. His decision to study engineering was influenced by the brilliant engineer and teacher Ayodele Awojobi. Daniel spent much time with Awojobi, and was a winner and champion several times over, on his television quiz show “Mastermind”.
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Who is Gbenga Daniel Dating?
According to our records, Gbenga Daniel married to Yeye Olufunke Daniel. As of December 1, 2023, Gbenga Daniel’s is not dating anyone.
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In February 2009, Daniel authorised reduction of fees at the State-owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to ₦7,000. This followed negotiations with the National Association of Nigerian Students after parents and students had protested recent increases to fees.
Facts & Trivia
Abimbola Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Gbenga Daniel celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.
In July 2009, a scandal blew up with the publication in the Nigerian Compass of a photograph that allegedly showed Wale Alausa, a member of the state House of Assembly, taking a blood oath which the paper said was to ensure secrecy and unity of purpose in a bid to impeach Daniel. The Nigerian Compass is owned by Gbenga Daniel. Alausa said the pictures were real, but the blood oath was an oath of allegiance to Daniel, which he had taken at the governor’s insistence.
Top Facts about Gbenga Daniel
- Gbenga Daniel was born on April 6, 1956.
- He served as the Governor of Ogun State from 2003-2011.
- Daniel is a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
- He holds a degree in engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Daniel was appointed Director-General of Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organization in 2019.
- He has been involved in politics since the early 1990s.
- Daniel is also a successful businessman and philanthropist.
- He established the Gateway Front Foundation to support education and healthcare initiatives.
- In 2020, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) party.
- Daniel has received numerous awards for his contributions to Nigerian society and politics.
Who is Gbenga Daniel father?
Pa Abraham Adebola Daniel
What is Gbenga?
Gbenga is a first name or surname among the Yoruba speaking tribe of Nigeria. It means “lift up” or “lift higher”. It can also be translated to “Elevate”. Gbenga may refer to: Gbenga Adeboye (1959 – April 2003), Nigerian entertainer.
Who is Senator Ibikunle Amosun?
Ibikunle Amosun (born 25 January 1958) is a Nigerian politician, former governor of Ogun State and two-term senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He first served as an elected senator for Ogun Central district of Ogun State, Nigeria from April 2003 to April 2007, and reelected in 2019.
Who is Ogun State Governor?
Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun (born 29 May 1960) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, who has been the Governor of Ogun State since winning the 2019 general elections under the platform of the All Progressive Congress. Dapo Abiodun was the board Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Who is the current deputy governor of Ogun State?
Noimot Salako-Oyedele, an engineer, is the current deputy governor. She was chosen by the governor Dapo Abiodun to be his running mate in the 2019 election.