Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is a Nigerian politician and technocrat. He was the Deputy Governor of Lagos State under Babajide Sonwo-Olu. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat was born on September 19, 1964, in Lagos State Nigerian to Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat and Kehinde Hamzat.
Femi Hamzat Profile
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Name |
Femi Hamzat |
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Real Name |
Kadri Obafemi Hamzat |
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Birthday |
September 19, 1964 |
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Age |
58 years (2022) |
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Profession |
Politician |
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State of Origin |
Lagos State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Yoruba |
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Religion |
Muslim |
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Known for |
Deputy Governor of Lagos State |
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Political Party |
All Progressive Congress (APC) |
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Net worth |
$5 million |
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Copied from |
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Educational Background
Femi Hamzat attended Odu-Abore Memorial Primary School, Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria and Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo state.
He proceeded to University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering.
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Femi Hamzat obtained a Masters Degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1988 and a PhD in System Process Engineering at Cranfield University, England.
Career
Femi Hamzat started his career at RTP Consulting Services, Columbia University, Merrill Lynch Inc and Morgan Stanley.
He became the Chief Information Officer and Group Head IT Strategist at Oando Plc.
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Femi Hamzat was appointed the Commissioner for Science and Technology during the tenure of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2005.
In 2007, he was appointed into the same position by Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Femi Hamzat was appointed the Special Adviser on Works to the Honourable Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola in 2015.
In 2018, Femi Hamzat picked nomination form to run for Lagos State governor under the All Progressive Congress (APC). He stepped down during the primaries for Gov Sanwo Olu.
He was picked as the running mate for Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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In 2019, Femi Hamzat was elected the deputy governor of Lagos state. He was elected for a second term in office in 2023.
Personal life
Femi Hamzat is married to Oluremi Hamzat with children. He is a Muslim of Lagos origin.
Femi Hamzat Net Worth
Femi Hamzat net worth is estimated to be $5 million