Ajibola Basiru Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | July 25, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, born on July 1, 1972, is a prominent Nigerian politician and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun State. He has also held various other positions in both the political and academic spheres.

Ajibola Basiru Profile

Name	Ajibola Bashiru
Real Name	Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru
Date of Birth	1 July 1972
Age	51 years
State of Origin	Osun State
Tribe	Yoruba
Nationality	Nigerian
Religion	Islam
Occupation	Politician and Lawyer
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 Million
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Educational Background

Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru began his academic journey at the University of Ilorin, where he initially studied Arabic and Islamic Studies. However, he faced a setback and was rusticated during his third year. Undeterred, he later gained admission to study Law at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, where he earned his LL.B. (Hons) Bachelor of Laws degree from 1994 to 2000. Continuing his legal education, Basiru attended The Nigeria Law School in Bwari, Abuja, where he graduated with Second Class, Upper Division in 2002.

In pursuit of further specialization in the legal field, he attended the University of Lagos from 2005 to 2006, obtaining his LLM (Master Of Laws) degree with a focus on Secured Credit Transactions, Planning & Compulsory Acquisition, Law of the Sea, and Comparative Company Law. In 2016, he achieved a significant milestone by completing his Ph.D. in Property Law from the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos.

Career

After completing his legal studies, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru ventured into the legal profession. His career path led him to work as a Lecturer in Osun State University from November 2014 to May 2017. He shared his expertise in law with students during his tenure as a lecturer.

Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru’s political journey was marked by his steadfast dedication to the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party. Over the years, as the party evolved into Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and finally the All Progressives Congress (APC), Basiru remained a loyal and active member.

His political career took an upward trajectory when he was appointed as a Commissioner during the administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. He initially served as the Honorable Commissioner of Regional Integration and Special Duties and later gained recognition for his work, leading to his appointment as the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice for Osun State.

Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru’s dedication and competence caught the attention of the people, and he earned the trust to represent Osun Central Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During his tenure as a senator, he was assigned significant responsibilities, including Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Diaspora, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Civil Societies. His contributions to the Nigerian legislature were further recognized when he was appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, also known as the Senate Spokesperson.