PROFILE AND BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Dimeji Bankole, born 14 November 1969, is a Nigerian politician and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. He was a businessman before being elected to the House of Representatives. Bankole's education commenced with attendance at the Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta starting 1979; Albany College, London, England starting 1985; University of Reading, Reading, England starting 1989; University of Oxford's Officer... [Learn more]

CONSTITUENCY INFORMATION
The Abeokuta South Federal Constituency is one of the 9 federal constituencies in Ogun State. The constituency is made up of the Abeokuta South local Government. It is the only constituency in Ogun State made up of a single local Government, which is an indication of the size and population of the constituency. However, indications are that Ijebu Ode Local Government may also be given its own Federal Constituency in the next constituency delimitation exercise by the electoral body... [Learn more]

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Order VII of the House Rules provides extensively for the powers and duties of the Speaker which includes general control and supervision of the House. He signs all major documents emanating from the House and preserves order, and decorum. He leads controls and sets the pace for deliberations and other activities in the House. His or her powers are extensive and the office embodies the dignity and prestige of the House... [Learn more]

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES
In furtherance of his drive towards the realization of his vision for his constituency and the country as a whole, he set up the Non Governmental Organization called the Emma Skipper Foundation. The Skipper Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization which has set out primarily to impact positively on the everyday lives of the people at the local community level through community based developmental initiatives especially in the areas of health, education, economic empowerment... [Learn more]