Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Political Experience
Personal Information
Additional Information
Interests
References
Timeline
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Kafilat Ogbara

Kafilat Ogbara

House Of Representatives Member
8 Oduntan Street, Ketu, Kosofe.

Summary

Accomplished legislator and distinguished committee chairman with over 20 years of influential leadership in parliamentary governance, policy innovation, and international advocacy. Highly Passionate about inclusive governance, women's empowerment, and sustainable development, bringing a results-driven mindset, strategic foresight, and strong diplomatic acumen to every role.


Exceptionally experienced optimist with a proven ‘can-do' spirit, renowned for consistently championing transformative legislation, grassroots engagement, and cross-border collaboration.


Deeply committed to democratic principles, institutional strengthening, and forging impactful global partnerships that drive progress and equity at all levels of society.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Lokks Relyable Nigeria Limited
- Current

Publisher

Today's Prime News
- Current

Vice President

Market Leaders Association of Nigeria
- Current

Managing Director / CEO

National Mirror Newspaper
01.2015

Director and Programme Presenter

Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
01.2001

Manager

M. Ade Kasumu & Sons Estate Consultant and Management
01.1994

Nurse

Aiyepe Group of Hospitals
01.1993

Teacher

Abadat International School
01.1992

Education

Masters - Public Administration

University of Lagos

Masters - International Law and Diplomacy

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Lagos

Auxiliary Nursing Training - undefined

Aiyepe Group of Hospitals

Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined

Federal Government Girls College
Langtang, Plateau State

First School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Federal Home Science School Ikoyi

Skills

  • Effective public speaking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Networking
  • Committee Management
  • Political Mobilization
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Committee Oversight & Legislative Direction
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Constituency Representation
  • Strategic Legislative Governance
  • Policy Development
  • Leadership
  • Cultural Adaptability
  • Effective public speaking

Political Experience

  • Member, House of Representative, Federal Republic of Nigeria - CURRENT
  • Chairman, House Committee on women affairs and Social development, Federal Republic of Nigeria - CURRENT
  • Secretary, Lagos State Caucus - House of Representatives members - CURRENT
  • Southwest Representative, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) - CURRENT
  • Member, APEX Leadership of APC, Kosofe Local Government - CURRENT
  • Member, APC Senatorial Leadership, Lagos East Senatorial District - CURRENT
  • Member, Board of Directors, National Horticultural Research Institute - 2022
  • Commissioner, Lagos State Audit Service Commission - 2021
  • Member, Lagos State APC Campaign Council - 2019
  • President, Community Development for Better Nigeria - 2015
  • Special Assistant (SA) on Trade and Investment/Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja - 2013
  • Member, Committee for National Congress, National Secretariat - 2012
  • Member, Committee for Ward Congress, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Niger State - 2011
  • Gubernatorial Aspirant, Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party - 2011
  • Member, Protocol and Entertainment Committee, Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign Council - 2010
  • Member, Publicity Committee for Fund Raising, Peoples Democratic Party National Secretariat - 2010
  • Secretary, Southwest Reconciliation Panel, Peoples Democratic Party PDP - 2008
  • Member, Special Committee on Finance, Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State - 2008
  • House of Representative Candidate, Peoples Democratic Party, Kosofe Local Government - 2007
  • Member, Board of Directors, National Centre for Women Development - 2006
  • House of Representative Candidate, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kosofe Local Government - 2003

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Lagos
  • Date of Birth: 04/18/72
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married

Additional Information

  • Director, Women Directorate for Lagos East APC, Senatorial Candidate 2019
  • Nominee, Ministerial Nominee Ogun State 2011
  • Nominee, Female Ministerial Nominee South West 2007
  • Coordinator, Women for change and development initiative
  • Leader, Democratic Youth Alliance, Lagos
  • Member, National Association of Women Journalists
  • Treasurer, Society of International Law and Diplomacy
  • Member, Ogun State Leader Caucus
  • Founder, Ladies Democratic Forum
  • Member, Lions Club International
  • Matron, League of Imams, Ikosi Isheri LCDA
  • Founder, Women In Lagos (WIL) Empowerment & Emancipation of Women
  • Matron, Kosofe Youth Movement
  • Member, Women in Nigeria
  • First Female Representative, UNILAG Students Union
  • First Female Treasurer, UNILAG Students Union

Interests

Women and Youth Empowerment

Governance and Public Policy

Gender Equality and Social Development

Cross-Cultural Dialogue and Peacebuilding

Philanthropy and Humanitarian Initiatives

Education Advocacy and Girl-Child Initiatives

Legislative Innovation and Reform

Social Justice and Equity Promotion

References

Chief Stephen Oyedele

The APEX Leder

Kosofe Federal Constituency


Alhaji Mutiu Are

GAC Secretary

Lagos State, Nigeria


Mr. Kola Perigino

General Manager

Lagos State Printing Corporation

Timeline

Managing Director / CEO

National Mirror Newspaper
01.2015

Director and Programme Presenter

Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
01.2001

Manager

M. Ade Kasumu & Sons Estate Consultant and Management
01.1994

Nurse

Aiyepe Group of Hospitals
01.1993

Teacher

Abadat International School
01.1992

Managing Director

Lokks Relyable Nigeria Limited
- Current

Publisher

Today's Prime News
- Current

Vice President

Market Leaders Association of Nigeria
- Current

Masters - International Law and Diplomacy

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Lagos

Auxiliary Nursing Training - undefined

Aiyepe Group of Hospitals

Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined

Federal Government Girls College

First School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Federal Home Science School Ikoyi

Masters - Public Administration

University of Lagos
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