Bolaji Abdullahi | |
|---|---|
 Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi | |
| Born | Bolaji Abdullahi 12 August 1969 Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos; University of Sussex |
| Occupation(s) | Politician; writer |
| Notable work | Sweet Sixteen |
Bolaji Abdullahi Ganiyu (born 12 August 1969) is a Nigerian politician, journalist, and writer from Ilorin, Kwara State. He served in the cabinet of the ex-Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, as the Honourable Minister of Youth Development in July 2011, and as the Minister of Sports till 2014.[1] He was also the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (2016-2018). He is the author of Sweet Sixteen, which was adopted by the JAMB/UME 2019–2020; and On A Platter of Gold-How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria. He ran for office as Senator to represent Kwara Central Senatorial District in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber.[2][3]
- ^ "Bolaji Abdullahi - IDS Alumni, Nigeria". Institute of Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
- ^ "2023: Ex-Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, declares for Senate". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "International Youth Day: Associates of Bolaji Abdullahi to hold 'Omoluabi summit'". 30 June 2022.