Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode

Hon.
Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode
Commissioner for Home Affairs, Lagos State
Assumed office
2023
GovernorBabajide Sanwo-Olu
Member, Lagos State House of Assembly
In office
2007–2023
ConstituencyBadagry constituency I
Personal details
Born (1973-11-10) 10 November 1973
Lagos State, Nigeria
PartyAll Progressives Congress
Alma materLagos State University
OccupationPolitician

Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State.

Early life and education

Layode was born on 10 November 1973. He obtained a National Certificate of Education (NCE) before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lagos State University. He later completed a master's programme in Public Administration.[1][2]

Career

Layode began his political career in 2007 when he was elected to the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Badagry Constituency 1.[3] He served four consecutive terms, remaining in the Assembly until 2023.[4]

In mid 2023, he was appointed Commissioner for Home Affairs by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.[5] His responsibilities include oversight of state programmes related to interfaith engagement and religious administration.[6]

Personal life

Layode is married to Princess Elizabeth Adefunke Akran‑Layode, daughter of the Akran of Badagry. Both are graduates of Lagos State University.[2]

References

  1. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (2020-04-19). "Meet Ibrahim Layode, The Quiet Achiever In Lagos Assembly". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  2. ^ a b Encomium (2016-12-03). "'Why I want to remain in House of Assembly' – 3rd term legislator, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode (OIL)". Encomium. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  3. ^ Adegbuyi, Temitope (2020-08-18). "35 Badagry communities to benefit from electrification programme ―Hon Layode". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  4. ^ Gbonjubola, Afolabi (2020-04-20). "Ibrahim Layode: Quiet Revolution Making Loud Impact". The Lagos Times. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  5. ^ "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. ^ "Official Lagos State Website | The best place to find government services and information". lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-17.