Kemi Nelson
Kemi Nelson | |
|---|---|
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| Executive Director, Nigerian Insurance Trust Fund (NSTIF) | |
| In office 2019–2022 | |
| Appointed by | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Appointed by | Bola Tinubu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Olukemi Nelson 9 February 1956 |
| Died | 17 July 2022 (aged 66) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Adeyemi Nelson |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
Olukemi "Kemi" Nelson (9 February 1956 – 17 July 2022)[1] was a Nigerian politician and socialite.[2][3] She was the Executive Director of the Nigerian Insurance Social Trust Fund (NSTIF).[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Nelson was born in Lagos on 9 February 1956 and attended Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode for her secondary education. For her tertiary education, she attended school of Nursing in the University College Hospital Ibadan where she qualified as a registered Nurse and Midwife.[5][6] She got an MBA in Financial Management and a Diploma in Law from the Lagos State University Ojo.[6]
Political career
[edit]In the 1980s, Nelson joined the now defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. She was the senatorial candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial district in 1992 and was defeated at the polls by Bola Ahmed Tinubu.[6]
In 1998, during the regime of General Abacha, she contested the Ikeja Federal Constituency in the house of assembly, this time, as a member of UNCP. She won the election but it was truncated by the death of General Abacha.[6]
In 1999, she joined Alliance for Democracy (AD) and from 1999 to 2003, she served as the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation during the tenure of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and has served as the Women Leader of Lagos State Chapter of The All Progressives Congress (APC) and was later made the South West Women Leader of APC.[2]
She was the only female serving member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC).[2]
She was the Executive Director of Operations of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and previously headed the Ministry of Establishment, Training and Job Creation.[1][7][8]
Personal life
[edit]She was married to Adeyemi Nelson,[9] a retired director of Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs. They married in 1981 and have three children.[6] She is known for her low cut hair style and her unique headgear.[6][10]
She died on 17 July 2022 at the age of 66.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ricketts, Olushola (29 September 2015). "Again, Kemi Nelson opts for low-key birthday". The Nation.
- ^ a b c Raphael. "Lagos political bigwigs celebrate Kemi Nelson". The Sun (Nigeria).
- ^ a b Akinwale, Funsho (22 April 2017). "Kemi Nelson gets federal appointment". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Ojekunle, Aderemi (3 August 2019). "31 of the most high-profile female appointees in Buhari's government". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "CHIEF (MRS) OLUKEMI NELSON". Pro-Health HMO. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Abatti, Tolani (16 February 2016). "Kemi Nelson turns 60, disappoints friends". Encomium. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Oguntoye, Isaac (15 February 2020). "Kemi Nelson marks 64th birthday with close friends". Punch Nigeria.
- ^ Sessou, Aisha (21 March 2019). "Amazing 31 women who made list in President Buhari's second term". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "When Kemi Nelson's son wedded (2)". Encomium Magazine. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "(Video): Buhari pays special tribute to Kemi Nelson in Aso Rock | Express Day". 26 November 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Ajayi, Adebola (17 July 2022). "Kemi Nelson, APC women leader and ex-NSITF executive director, is dead". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 17 July 2022.