Akinola Alabi
{{About|Akinola Alabi|the musician|Akin Alabi}}
{{Short description|Nigerian politician and businessman (born 1977)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific_prefix = Honourable
| name = Akinola Adekunle Alabi
| image =
| caption =
| office = Member of the 9th House of Representatives, Member of the 10th House of Representatives
| term_start1 = June 2019
| term_end1 = June 2023
| term_start2 = June 2023
| constituency = Egbeda Federal Constituency
| term_end2 = Incumbent
| predecessor = Akintola Taiwo
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1977|03|31}}
| birth_place = Oyo State, Nigeria
| nationality = Nigerian
| party = All Progressive Congress
| alma_mater = University of Liverpool
| occupation = Politician
}}
Akinola Adekunle Alabi is a Nigerian politician, businessman and a two-term serving representative, representing Egbeda Federal Constituency since 2019. He was a member of the 9th National Assembly, and currently a member of the 10th National Assembly.
Since assuming office in the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Alabi has sponsored over 10 bills, co-sponsored several others, and introduced motions in the House of Representatives. He is credited with founding NairaBET, Nigeria's first online sports betting company.{{cite web |date= |title=Top Ten (10) Internet Entrepreneurs in Nigeria |url=http://www.leadershub.org/post/top-ten-10-internet-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ |url-access= |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317022155/http://www.leadershub.org/post/top-ten-10-internet-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ |archive-date=2015-03-17 |access-date=2015-03-08 |publisher=Leadershub}}{{Cite web|date=2021-12-11|title=Akin Alabi: The man who brought sports betting to Nigerian youths|url=https://nairametrics.com/2021/12/11/akin-alabi-the-man-who-brought-sports-betting-to-nigerian-youths/|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Nairametrics|language=en-US}} He is also the founder and owner of Lekki United F.C., a football club based in Lagos, Nigeria.{{cite web |url= https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/akin-alabi-reveals-plan-to-launch-a-new-club-called-lekki-united/vpgnw9d|title=Politician and businessman Akin Alabi reveals plan to launch a new club called Lekki United|publisher= www.pulse.ng|date=5 November 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/lekki-united-other-nigeria-club-football-teams-draw-private-interest/|title=Lekki United, other Nigeria club football teams draw private interest|publisher=www.vanguardngr.com|date=22 April 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/04/20/nairabet-founder-empowers-entrepreneurs-with-n5-2m-at-youth-summit// |title=NairaBet Founder Empowers Entrepreneurs with N5.2M at Youth Summit |publisher=Thisday |date= |access-date=2018-04-20}} Alabi was the chairman at Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee until May 2023.
Early life and education
Alabi was born in Ibadan, the capital of Ọyọ State, Nigeria, to Chief and Chief (Mrs) Adediran Alabi. He completed his primary education at Command Children School, Ibadan, and secondary school education at Federal Government College Enugu. Alabi holds a Bachelor of Science in politics and international relations from Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria.{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/11/akin-alabi-bags-another-degree/ |title=Akin Alabi bags another degree|work=Vanguard |date=2021-11-16 |access-date=2021-11-16}} He also attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma in business administration. He holds a master's degree in marketing from the University of Liverpool and a certificate in Intellectual Property Strategy from Harvard University.{{cite web |date=2014-06-06 |title=Back to school | Welcome To Akin Alabi's Blog |url=http://www.akinalabi.com/back-to-school/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401050103/http://www.akinalabi.com/back-to-school |archive-date=2015-04-01 |access-date=2015-03-08 |publisher=Akinalabi.com}}
Political career
Alabi is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He first declared his intention to contest for a seat in Nigeria's Federal House of Representatives on June 20, 2019. His political aspiration led to the announcement of his stepping down as CEO of Nairabet to concentrate on his political campaign, a betting platform that he founded and considered the first of its kind in Nigeria.{{cite web|url=https://techpoint.ng/2018/06/22/akin-alabi-resign-nairabet-ceo/|title=Akin Alabi to resign as NairaBet CEO|website=techpoint.ng|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-25}} He won the seat and emerged the official representative of Egbeda Federal Constituency.{{cite web|url=https://www.guardian.ng/news/nairabet-boss-akin-alabi-wins-apc-house-of-rep-ticket/|title=Nairabet boss Akin Alabi wins APC House of Rep ticket|website=Guardian|date=2021-10-10}}
In 2022, after completing his first term in office, Alabi launched a re-election campaign under the same umbrella of the now ruling party (APC). He secured victory in his constituency with 34,207 votes, successfully earning a second term in the House of Representatives. He officially resumed legislative duty in June 2023.
Bills sponsored
- Constitution Amendment to Eliminate Discrimination Against Women in Nationality Law
This bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow Nigerian women to pass their nationality to their foreign husbands, promoting gender equality.
- Federal Medical Centre Ona-Ara (Establishment) Bill
This bill proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Ona-Ara, Oyo State, to improve healthcare access for residents.
- Establishment of Federal College of Health Technology, Egbeda
The bill aims to establish a Federal College of Health Technology in Egbeda, Oyo State, for the training of health professionals.
- Criminal Code Amendment Bill
The bill proposes amendments to the Criminal Code Act, including the reclassification of suicide attempts as mental health issues.
- National Gaming Bill
This bill seeks to repeal the National Lottery Act and enact the National Gaming Act to regulate gaming operations and enhance revenue generation.
- Amendment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act
The bill introduces amendments to the Administration of Criminal Justice Act to align certain provisions with constitutional requirements.
- Constitutional Amendment for Local Government Elections
The bill seeks to transfer the responsibility of conducting local government elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Amendment of the Electoral Act
The bill proposes amendments to allow incumbent political parties to fill vacant seats in cases of death or resignation.
- Federal Road Safety Commission Act Amendment Bill
This bill seeks to amend penalties and fines for road safety violations under the Federal Road Safety Commission Act.
- Domestication of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
The bill aims to establish minimum employment standards for domestic workers, ensuring their protection and welfare under the law.{{cite web |last1=Goni |first1=Sulaiman |title=Akin Alabi Presents 10 bills in a week, Seeks to protect Domestic Workers |url=https://dailytrust.com/akin-alabi-presents-10-bills-in-a-week-seeks-to-protect-domestic-workers/ |website=dailytrust.com |publisher=Daily Trust |access-date=2024-11-25}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.akinalabi.com/}}
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Category:People from Oyo State