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Nigerian politician and philanthropist
Honourable
Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan
Born (1985-09-22 ) 22 September 1985 (age 38)
[1] Lagos
Nationality Nigerian Occupation Politician Political party All Progressives Congress (APC)
Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan (born (1985-09-22 ) 22 September 1985 (age 38)
[1] is a
Nigerian
politician and a current
House of Representatives member in the
10th National Assembly , representing
Badagry Federal Constituency since June 2023.
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[6] He has sponsored fifteen bills and moved many motions at the National Assembly.
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Early life and education
Whingan was born into the royal family of Maseno in Ikoga-Zebbe, located in the
Badagry Local Government Area of
Lagos State , on the 22nd September, 1985 to Mr. Hunyingan Pius and Mrs. Hunyingan. Between the 1990s and 2000s, Sesi Whingan attended St. Benedette Nursery and Primary School and Ijemo Titun High School, both in
Abeokuta , the
Ogun State capital. In 2009, he graduated from
Olabisi Onabanjo University in
Ago Iwoye , Ogun State, where he earned his first degree in
Mass Communications . He later obtained a
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from
Anglia Ruskin University in the
United Kingdom .
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Political career
Whingan is a member of the
All Progressive Congress (APC) . In 2023, he entered politics and won the
House of Representatives seat for
Badagry Federal Constituency with 34,970 votes.
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[12] In the 10th
Assembly , he serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (upstream)
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Philanthropy
Whingan is the founder of the Sesi Whingan Foundation in
Badagry .
[14] Through the foundation, he has contributed to road construction and rehabilitation,
[15] refurbished a primary healthcare center,
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[18] recognized outstanding teachers and students,
[19] and provided food and cash gifts to residents in
Badagry Federal Constituency .
Works
From 2003 to 2008, Whingan worked as journalist in Paramount FM radio station and Gateway Mirror in Ogun State. Before his election to the national assembly to represent
Badagry Federal Constituency , Whingan held positions as the Managing Director of Pogs Luxury and the Regional Manager and Partner of FAB Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited.
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References
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"MHR for Badagry, Sesi Whingan gets Fellowship award from French Village" . News Proof . 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-05-24 .
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"Sesi Whingan: A remarkable performance by Lagos' youngest Reps member" . The Nation Newspaper . 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
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"Lagos: Badagry indigenes urged to preserve culture" . Peoples Gazette Nigeria . 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
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"Lawmaker assures speedy completion of Lagos-Badagry Expressway" . Peoples Gazette Nigeria . 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-04-04).
"FG pledges to support, nurture tourism in Badagry" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
^ Onyegbula, Esther (2024-04-04).
"FG committed to nurturing tourism growth in Badagry – Ade-John" . Vanguard News . Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
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"Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu, NASS making laws to improve lives: Rep" . Peoples Gazette Nigeria . 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-04-06 .
^ Bankole, Idowu (2024-05-23).
"Reps call for reopening of Banex Plaza" . Vanguard News . Retrieved 2024-05-24 .
^ Onyegbula, Esther (2024-05-19).
"Rep Whingan receives fellowship award from Nigeria French Language Village" . Vanguard News . Retrieved 2024-05-19 .
^ Falade, Tomi (2021-03-20).
"2023: Young philanthropist, Sesi Whingan declares interest to vie for House of Reps in Badagry" . Independent Newspaper Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-04-21 .
^ Premium Times Nigeria
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/584719-nigeriadecides2023-apc-wins-badagry-house-of-reps-seat.html?tztc=1 . Retrieved 2024-04-21 .
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"Sesi Whigan wins APC Badagry Rep seat" . Sunrise News . 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2024-04-21 .
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"Reps seek continuous review of PIA to address global, local needs" . Vanguard News . 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-04-21 .
^ Òrúnbon, Adémólá (2021-10-04).
"Archives" . The Nigerian Xpress . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-12-21).
"Succour as Prince Sesi Whingan begins construction of multi-million naira mini-bridge to link Isalu, Iyaafin communities" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
^ Telegraph, New (2020-12-09).
"A thought for Badagry people" . New Telegraph - Sanctity of Truth . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
^ Now, Society (2020-11-25).
"Jubilation In Badagry As Foundation Refurbishes Hospital, Donates Mega Money Medical & office Equipment" . SocietyNow . Retrieved 2024-04-23 .
^ Nation, The (2020-11-29).
"Lagos hospital refurbished, supplied with equipment" . The Nation . Retrieved 2024-04-23 .
^ Arinze, Alinnor (2021-08-07).
"Encomium As Sesi Whingan Foundation Showers Rewards On Outstanding Teachers, Students In Badagry" . P.M.EXPRESS . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
^ Oyedeji, Mujeeb (2024-05-19).
"Lawmaker receives fellowship award from French Language Village" . The Nation Newspaper . Retrieved 2024-05-19 .
^ Ugah, Ndubuisi; Telegraph, New (2024-05-19).
"Lagos Reps Member Receives French Institute Fellowship Award" . New Telegraph - Sanctity of Truth . Retrieved 2024-05-20 .