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Dapo Sarumi: Accolades For An Elder Statesman At 80
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, a former Minister of Information, Chief Dapo Sarumi, turned 80.
Sarumi, a foremost leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), received accolades from his party and its stalwarts.
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The elder statesman, who was one of the first federal ministers from Epe in the Fourth Republic, was praised as “a visionary leader” and “a devoted Nigerian”.
In a statement, the PDP spokesperson in Lagos, Hakeem Amode, said Chief Sarumi’s impact has touched numerous lives and significantly contributed to the political and economic progress of our nation.
The party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, described the former minister as a natural leader and an epitome of service.
Born on May 16, 1944, Chief Sarumi received his primary education in Epe and secondary education at Anwar-ud-Deen Secondary School, Agege, both in Lagos State.
He pursued further studies in the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria to study computer engineering at the University of Lagos.
Former Minister of Information, Chief Dapo Sarumi
He rose to the position of Director at the Computer Control Department of the Nigeria Port Authority before embarking on his political journey, starting with his association with the late Obafemi Awolowo in 1975.
Among his notable political appointments are Chairman of the Lagos State Printing Corporation, Chairman of the Lagos State Ferry Services, and Board Member of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
He has also served as the Federal Secretary of Communications in 1993, Minister for Information in 1999, and Minister of Integration for West Africa.
Throughout his career, Chief Sarumi has been an active participant in various political endeavours, including gubernatorial primaries, senatorial contests, and leadership positions within political parties.
His contributions extend beyond politics, with significant roles in the business sector, including as President of Wang Computers in Africa, Chairman of Datamatics Nig Ltd, and consultant to Rank Xerox and CBC.
In addition to his political and business engagements, Chief Sarumi holds esteemed titles such as Seriki Nyaki of Katsina State and Jagunmolu of Epe, Lagos State, among others.
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Eko Hot Blog management joins Chief Sarumi’s friends, family, and associates in wishing him many more productive years in good health.
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