Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, commonly known as MOB, is a Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and politician. Born on July 29, 1963, in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, he has made significant contributions to Nigerian politics and law.
Early Life and Education:
- Primary and Secondary Education: Bamidele attended Baptist Academy in Lagos State for his secondary education.
- Higher Education:
- He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Subsequently, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Benin in 1990.
- After attending the Nigerian Law School, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992.
- Bamidele furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Law from Franklin Pierce University in the United States and was called to the New York Bar in January 1999.
Professional Career:
- Legal Practice: Bamidele began his legal career as a defense counsel, notably serving on the defense team for Moshood Abiola during his treason trial.
- Political Appointments:
- He served as Special Assistant on Legal Matters to Senator Bola Tinubu.
- Later, he was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Political and Intergovernmental Relations to the Lagos State Governor.
- Bamidele held the position of Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development in Lagos State.
- He also served as Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State.
Political Career:
- House of Representatives: In April 2011, Bamidele was elected as a member of the 7th National Assembly, representing Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1.
- Senate:
- In 2019, he was elected as the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District.
- He was re-elected in 2023 and currently serves as the Senate Majority Leader in the 10th Senate.
Awards and Honors:
- Bamidele is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Nigeria).
- In October 2022, he was conferred with the Nigerian national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Personal Life:
Bamidele is known for his commitment to human rights and has been actively involved in various social and political reforms in Nigeria.
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Additionally, Bamidele maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, where he shares updates on his legislative activities and engagements.
He also has a Facebook page that provides insights into his work and public service initiatives.
These platforms offer a closer look at his contributions to Nigerian politics and society.
