Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi has been serving as senator for osun west of Osun State since June 13, 2023, under the PDP Party.
👤 About Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi
Akogun Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi was born on 5 January 1960. A politician, educator, philanthropist and community development specialist, he previously served as Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State and was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives during the Third Republic.
He was elected Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), assuming office on 13 June 2023 and succeeding Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo of the APC.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi |
| Title / Role | Senator for Osun West |
| State | Osun State |
| Party | PDP |
| Date of birth | January 5, 1960 (66 years old) |
| In office since | June 13, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Senator for Osun West since June 2023, succeeding Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo. Former Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area. Former member of the House of Representatives during Nigeria's Third Republic.
🏛 Role & Responsibilities
Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi represents Osun West in the Nigerian Senate — the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Nigeria's Senate has 109 members: three senators per state and one for the FCT Abuja. Senators serve four-year terms, make federal laws, approve the national budget, screen ministerial nominees and oversee the executive branch.
Sen. Kamarudeen Olalere "Lere" Oyewumi is a member of the PDP.
📜 Former Senators of Osun State
Others who have held the position of senator in Osun State: