While some young Nigerians are finding greener pastures in other parts of the world, some are making impact on the greenlands of Nigeria. These young Nigerians, between 20 and 40, have excelled in politics, entertainment, sports and more. i-GEN NEWS team lead, GBENGA BADA, highlights some of the new kids on Nigeria’s political scene.
Ogbe Simon Ocheme
Age: 38
At 36, Ogbe Simon Ocheme decided to vie for a seat on the Senate to represent the constituents of Benue South under the Zenith Labour Party in 2023. Now 38, the politician is still hopeful of securing a seat at the Senate to represent his people.
Orok Gloria Odidi
Age: 37
At 35, Orok Gloria Odidi made a name when she decided to contest for a seat at the Senate in Cross River State under the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in 2023. Though she didn’t make it, she made a sterling point with the incursion into politics. Now 37, Odidi is still very much and actively involved in politics.
Giwa Omotola-Moore
Age: 33
Giwa Murtala Omotola-Moore kicked off his career as an advocacy champion. Brilliance stood him out amongst his peers when he ventured into the political terrain where he rolled with the high and mighty. And when the offer came to roll up his sleeves and get the job done, he didn’t hesitate. He is the Senior Special Adviser to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on matters related to Technical and Vocational education.
Alhashim Abubakar Mohammed
Age: 38
At 38, Alhashim Abubakar Mohammed is yet to hold a politically elected office in Borno State yet he remains undaunting in his involvement in politics. In 2023, at 36, Alhashim contested for a seat at the Senate to represent Borno North constituency but failed in his bid. He is still a politician operating from Borno.
Olumide Oworu
Age: 31
Olumide Oworu made his name as an actor in Nigeria. He started out as a kid actor and on completion of education returned to acting- his first love. However, 2023 saw a totally new side of Oworu. The celebrated actor decided to throw in his hat in the ring when he embraced politics and contested against an older colleague and politician, Desmond Elliot. Oworu made the bold move at just 29 and believes he will give it another shot soon.
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Muhammed Sheriff
Age: 37
37-year-old Muhammed Sheriff is one of the firm believers of the not-too-young-to rule and contest campaign. The Borno politician had been in politics for a while but decided to test the waters in 2023 by vying for a seat at the Senate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to represent Borno Central.
Sambo Salisu Jibrin
Age: 37
This is another young politician, who has put his money where his mouth is. The Bauchi politician made a name for himself when he first contested for a seat to represent Bauch Central constituents under the Labour Party at the 2023 elections. He was just 35 at the time but also made a name for himself. He hopes to vie for the seat in the Senate in the 2027 elections.
Beta Edu
Age: 38
At 38, Beta Edu is a household name politician, who made waves between her time as a commissioner in Cross Rivers state and a minister, is another young female politician in Nigeria. Though she has gone on a political hiatus after her exit from office as a minister, she is widely known as a politician, who gave her all during the 2023 general elections moving from campaign to campaign with the All Progressive Congress, APC.
Dino Stephen Seleke
Age: 39
Though Dino Stephen Seleke didn’t win in his bid to represent Bayelsa Central at the Senate in the 2023 elections, he made a point as a young Bayelsan at 37-year-old, who believed young people should participate in politics. He contested under the Labour Party but failed to win. He is now 39 and still involved in politics.
Moyosore Ogunlewe
Age: 40
Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area and scion of Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, is a chip off the old block. He remains one of the young politicians, who started early in life having been born into the home of a top-flight Lagos politician. At 40, Moyosore stands tall as a young politician, who has learned some of the old tricks from his father and re-invented new ones.
