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]

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.[7][8][9] In the 10th Assembly, he serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (upstream)[10]

Philanthropy[edit]

Whingan is the founder of the Sesi Whingan Foundation in Badagry.[11] Through the foundation, he has contributed to road construction and rehabilitation,[12] refurbished a primary healthcare center,[13][14][15] recognized outstanding teachers and students,[16] and provided food and cash gifts to residents in Badagry Federal Constituency.

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. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ "Sesi Whigan wins APC Badagry Rep seat". Sunrise News. 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  10. ^ "Reps seek continuous review of PIA to address global, local needs". Vanguard News. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  11. ^ Òrúnbon, Adémólá (2021-10-04). "Archives". The Nigerian Xpress. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Telegraph, New (2020-12-09). "A thought for Badagry people". New Telegraph - Sanctity of Truth. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  14. ^ Now, Society (2020-11-25). "Jubilation In Badagry As Foundation Refurbishes Hospital, Donates Mega Money Medical & office Equipment". SocietyNow. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  15. ^ Nation, The (2020-11-29). "Lagos hospital refurbished, supplied with equipment". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  16. ^ 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.
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