Kehinde Olaide Joseph MPA, BSc, FCPM, FCAI, Nigerian Politician
DATE OF BIRTH: 
March 17th, 1968
MARITAL STATUS
Married
PLACE OF BIRTH
Kehinde Olaide Joseph was born in Ijebu Ode, a major commercial town in Ogun State.
EDUCATIONAL CAREER
Having come of age and his parents appreciation of education, young Kehinde was enrolled at Baptist Day School, Ereko, Ijebu Ode for his primary education where he passed out with his First Leaving School Certificate. Thereafter, he proceeded to Luba Comprehensive High School, Ijebu Ode, then Yewa Comprehensive High School, Ajilete, where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate.
Upon completion of his Secondary Education, Kehinde Olaide Joseph was admitted to Lagos State University (LASU), where he bagged a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hons Degree in Public Administration.
His educational pursuit saw him enrolling at the University of Lagos, for a Diploma Course in Computer, and at the prestigious National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) also for a Diploma Programme in Advance Computer.
And later returned to University of Lagos where he earned a master’s degree in Public Administration.
He is a Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria (FCPM), equally a Fellow, Chartered Institute Of Public Administrator Of Nigeria(FCIA)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Having equipped himself, he began his career as a Credit Administrative Officer in Cowrie Trust Limited between the year 1992 – 1998. Along his career path, his interest in serving humanity grew and by 1999, he was among those who volunteered to give our democracy a chance.
He became a founding member of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Alimosho Local Government.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:
After the formation of Alliance for Democracy in Alimosho and her subsequent victories in the 1999 election in Lagos State, Kehinde Joseph cut his tooth as a Personal Assistant to Hon. Oluwafemi Adebanjo representing Alimosho Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly between the year 1999 – 2003.
Between 2003 – 2006, he served as the Special Assistant to the Chairman Alimosho Local Government. His political tutelage dated back to 1992, when he served as the Treasurer Alimosho Local Government Youth during the Social Democratic Party (SDP) era.
He was the President of Alimosho Youth Mainstream (AD, AC and ACN) era between 1998 – 2003. Under his leadership then, the youths were accorded their rights and privileges.
He fought for the emergence of youths as Councilors and Supervisors in Alimosho Local Government Council.
It was his untiring effort that gave rise to youths holding key positions in Alimosho till date. He scored several first, as the President Alimosho Youth Mainstream, the most memorable being the purchase of a Bus for the Youth Mainstream:
• Between 2003 – 2006, he served as Ward Chairman, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area.
• 2006 – 2013, he was the chairman of All Ward Chairmen in Alimosho Federal Constituency, where he led the party to many victories.
• Party Vice-Chairman, APC Egbe-Idimu LCDA (2013-2014).
• Special Adviser To The Governor Of Lagos State On Civic Engagement (2015- 2017).
• Special Adviser To The Governor Of Lagos State On Housing (2018- January, 2019).
• Presently, he is the Honorable Member Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alimosho Federal Constituecy 02.
• He is also Chairman House Committee on Agriculture.
NOTABLE APPOINTMENTS:
• Member Security Sub-Committee of 18th National Sports Festival “Eko 2012” Games – year 2012.
• Director General, Senator Adeola Olamilekan Solomon FCA (Yayi) Campaign Organisation for Lagos West Senatorial District.
• Managing Director, Takullah Mandate Ventures.
• Special Adviser To The Governor Of Lagos State On Civic Engagement.
• Special Adviser To The Governor Of Lagos State On Housing.
• Honorable Member Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alimosho Federal Constituecy 02.
• Chairman House Committee on Agriculture.
COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS SERVICE:
• Executive member of Community Development Association at various times.
• Member of various Church groups and Organisation.
• Member of various Youths Organisation and Civil Societies.
Kehinde Joseph is an avid football follower and a social commentator and he has equipped himself in various leadership training/seminar both home and abroad.
He is happily married with lovely children.
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