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Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s rich family background can be traced to his grandparents. His paternal grand father’s name was Sanusi Agbabiaka Amosun of omolasin compound in owu Abeokuta while his paternal grandmother was Asia Mobolaji (nee Ogunsholu) of Ita- Iyalode also in owu quarters Abeokuta.

The marital union between Ibikunle Amosun’s grand parents was blessed with the birth of Abdulasisi Oyedeni Alade Amosun who was born at Olowopapa village in Ewekoro Local government area of Ogun State.

Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s mother is AlhajaRafatu Alake MojisolaAkinbola- a full blooded Egba woman. Her father the late MrAkinbola hailed from Igbore quarters, whilst her mother WulemotuOgunsanmi hailed from Ile Jojo in ItaGbanba area of Itoko also in Abeokuta. The Akinbola’s lived and settled in the present ObafemiOwode Local Government area of Ogun State. Little wonder Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s Mother Alhaja Rafatu Mojisola Alake Amosun (nee Akinbola) was born in Ajura Village in Obafemi Owode local Govt. where her own parents had settled.

Senator Ibikunle Amosun has a unique lineage as he is firmly rooted in two major quarters of Abeokuta- the Owu where his father hails from and the Egba Alake his maternal homestead.

Senator Ibikunle Amosun is the Third child of Alhaji and Alhaja Lasisi Oyedeni Alade Sanusi Amosun. He was born on the 25th of January, 1958 While growing up, his parents taught him the values of service and responsibility and the blessings of his Islamic faith, lessons Ibikunle Amosun carries with him to this day. Ibikunle Amosun had his primary school education at African Church Primary school, in the city of Abeokuta from 1965 to 1970. He went on to African Church Grammar school, Abeokuta for his Ordinary and Advanced level studies between 1971 and 1977. Immediately after which he proceeded to Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytecnic) and graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in 1983.

Determined to tread the professional path, young Ibikunle Amosun studied hard and attained an Associate membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1990. He later became a fellow of the Institute (FCA) in 1996. Ibikunle Amosun is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (1998). His quest for academic excellence led Ibikunle Amosun to the University of Westminster in London (UK), where he acquired a Masters of Art (MA) in International Finance (2000). He started his career with LanreAremu& Co. (Chartered Accountants) as Audit Trainee in 1984 where he rose to Manager Cadre in 1987. He later went on to work with XtraEdge Consulting as a managing consultant. Presently, Ibikunle Amosun is the Principal partner of Ibikunle Amosun & Co. (Chartered Accountants) since 1990, an accounting firm of repute with head office in Lagos. In the year 2003, Ibikunle Amosun Contested and won the senatorial seat of Ogun Central Senatorial district. He is married to Olufunso Amosun (nee Odesanya) and is blessed with 5 children.

As a professional

Determined to tread the professional path, young Ibikunle Amosun studied hard and attained an Associate membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1990. He later became a fellow of the Institute (FCA) in 1996.Ibikunle Amosun is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (1998).His quest for academic excellence led Ibikunle Amosun to the University of Westminster in London (UK), where he acquired a Masters of Art (MA) in International Finance (2000).He started his career with LanreAremu& Co. (Chartered Accountants) as Audit Trainee in 1984 where he rose to Manager cadre in 1987. He later went on to work with XtraEdge Consulting as a managing consultant. Presently, Ibikunle Amosun is the Principal partner of Ibikunle Amosun & Co. (Chartered Accountants) since 1990, an accounting firm of repute with head office in Lagos.

As a philanthropist

Inspired to give back to the society, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has undertaken a number of projects worthy of note which depicts a generous and philanthropic mind of a great man. One can say that these philanthropic gestures have laid a solid foundation in the lives of various people especially the less privileged in the society. In order to boost the educational sector, SIA has awarded scholarships to over 300 students in various institutions from different disciplines. In addition, he has constructed buildings, in schools situated in his constituency and most recently, the Ultra Modern Administrative Block at African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta. Senator Ibikunle Amosun has also embarked on the construction of Classroom blocks in all the three Senatorial districts across Ogun State. To enhance the spiritual and religious lives of individuals, he has assisted in sponsoring over 1000 individuals on holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Jerusalem over the years. Other important projects that SIA has also flagged off include the Senator Ibikunle Amosun Micro-Credit Scheme which aims to assist traders and market women in their chosen vocation, Trade Empowerment Scheme to assist artisans and farmers by donating Mobile phones, farming tools and equipment, motorcycles, grinding machines, and tricycles. Senator Ibikunle Amosun has been able to touch the lives of many people such as the Itoku Market women and other various trade associations. In the area of infrastructural facilities, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has donated transformers to aid electrification in areas such as Oke-Sokori in Abeokuta, Ewekoro, Ajipaatu, just to mention a few. He also embarked on Sponsorship of borehole projects have also been part of the gestures enjoyed by his constituents. Senator Ibikunle Amosun enjoys giving part of his God giving wealth to benefit his people and he wishes to assure all that, God willing, he will continue to assist the less privileged in the society. Senator Ibikunle Amosun has been guided by these basic principles-

A politician

The return to civilian administration has thrown up a number of exciting political leaders in Nigeria recently and one of the most promising prospects of this genre is Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun, representing the Ogun Central Senatorial District of Ogun State in the present National Assembly. Given his long track record of service to his community, it was an easy leap for Ibikunle Amosun to make the transition to party politics, which provided him another opportunity to continue his service to his constituents, albeit in a much more elaborate form this time around. Senator Ibikunle Amosun is generally recognized as a political leader in Ogun State, and revered for his work in the senate. His style has been leadership by example. Senator Ibikunle Amosun is a tenacious goal getter; he ensures that he makes bold and great impact on whatever project he embarks on. While he continues to focus on the improvement of infrastructural facilities for his primary constituency within the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Ibikunle Amosun has spoken of his desire to work within the Senate in a manner that will justify the huge confidence reposed in him by the Senatorial district in particular and Ogun State in general, and ensure an appreciable level of improvement in the life of his constituents generally. Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun entered the Senate with a reputation as a man of conviction. He confirmed that reputation by taking bold decisions on important issues. He moved several motions on subjects that touched on the day to day lives of his electorate. He has been praised by many for his contribution in the Senate and positive impact not only to his constituency, but Ogun State in general.

At the Senate

He was the Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce (since 2003 - 2007) Member, Senate Committee on Appropriation Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Member, Senate Committee on Privatization Member, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence