Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has been serving as commissioner for tourism, arts and culture, lagos state of Lagos State since September 13, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
Toke Benson-Awoyinka was born on 12 June 1967. She began her education at Marywood Grammar School, Ebute-Metta, and went on to study law at Lagos State University.
She served as Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing in 2019, before being appointed Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in 2023, succeeding Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf. She is also known for her philanthropic work.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State |
| State | Lagos State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | June 12, 1967 (59 years old) |
| Education | Lagos State University |
| In office since | September 13, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, since 2023, succeeding Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf. Previously Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing (2019). Lawyer and philanthropist.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State
Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka serves as a member of the Lagos State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, the office oversees policy and administration of the Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State sector in Lagos State.
State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka was appointed on September 13, 2023.
📊 Lagos State — Key Facts
| State | Lagos State |
| Capital | Ikeja |
| Zone | SW |
| Population | 13,992,000 |
| Ministry | Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State |
| Appointed | September 13, 2023 |