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Nigerian politician (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gbenga Daniel (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician who served as Senator for Ogun East since 2023. He previously served as governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011.[1][2]
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Otunba Gbenga Daniel | |
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Senator for Ogun East | |
Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Ramoni Olalekan Mustapha |
Governor of Ogun State | |
In office 29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 | |
Deputy | Salimot Badru |
Preceded by | Olusegun Osoba |
Succeeded by | Ibikunle Amosun |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-04-06) 6 April 1956 (age 68) Ibadan, Western Region, British Nigeria (now in Oyo State, Nigeria) |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2019) |
Spouse | Olufunke Daniel |
Children | 5 |
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Website | www |
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He is the owner of Kresta Laurel, an Electro-mechanical Engineering company, he started in 1990.[3][2] He is also the Founder of Conference Hotels with branches in Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Abeokuta and Isheri part of Lagos.[4][5][6]
As governor, his programs on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure.[7]