Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan

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Honourable
Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan
Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, MHR, Badagry Federal Constituency
Born
Lagos
NationalityNigerian
OccupationPolitician
Political partyAll Progressives Congress (APC)

Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan is a Nigerian politician and a current House of Representatives member in the 10th National Assembly, representing Badagry Federal Constituency since June 2023.[1][2][3][4][5] He has sponsored fifteen bills at the National Assembly.[6]

Early life and education[edit]

Whingan was born into the royal family of Maseno in Ikoga-Zebbe, located in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, in the 1980s 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.[7]

Political career[edit]

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.[8][9][10] In the 10th Assembly, he serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (upstream)[11]

Philanthropy[edit]

Whingan is the founder of the Sesi Whingan Foundation in Badagry.[12] Through the foundation, he has contributed to road construction and rehabilitation,[13] refurbished a primary healthcare center,[14][15][16] recognized outstanding teachers and students,[17] and provided food and cash gifts to residents in Badagry Federal Constituency.

Works[edit]

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.[18][19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sesi Whingan: A remarkable performance by Lagos' youngest Reps member". The Nation Newspaper. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. ^ "Lagos: Badagry indigenes urged to preserve culture". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "Lawmaker assures speedy completion of Lagos-Badagry Expressway". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Onyegbula, Esther (2024-04-04). "FG committed to nurturing tourism growth in Badagry – Ade-John". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ "Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu, NASS making laws to improve lives: Rep". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. ^ Onyegbula, Esther (2024-05-19). "Rep Whingan receives fellowship award from Nigeria French Language Village". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Sesi Whigan wins APC Badagry Rep seat". Sunrise News. 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  11. ^ "Reps seek continuous review of PIA to address global, local needs". Vanguard News. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  12. ^ Òrúnbon, Adémólá (2021-10-04). "Archives". The Nigerian Xpress. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Telegraph, New (2020-12-09). "A thought for Badagry people". New Telegraph - Sanctity of Truth. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  15. ^ Now, Society (2020-11-25). "Jubilation In Badagry As Foundation Refurbishes Hospital, Donates Mega Money Medical & office Equipment". SocietyNow. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  16. ^ Nation, The (2020-11-29). "Lagos hospital refurbished, supplied with equipment". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Oyedeji, Mujeeb (2024-05-19). "Lawmaker receives fellowship award from French Language Village". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  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.