Yinka Odumakin, was a Nigerian human rights activist and politician. Odumakin died on 3 April 2021 at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital from respiratory issues due to complications resulting from COVID-19.
Yinka Odumakin’s Career
In 2014, during the government of Goodluck Jonathan, Odumakin and his wife were the only married couple among the 492-member 2014 National Conference which was held in Abuja, Nigeria. He is also a known critic of Muhammadu Buhari’s government.
Unknown Facts About Yinka Odumakin
- During the government of Sani Abacha, he met his wife Joe Okei-Odumakin at a detention facility in Alagbon, after she was transferred from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, due to her involvement in pro-democracy campaigns. They married on 4 November 1997.
- He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies, and also graduated from University of Ghana.
Relationship status of Yinka Odumakin
Married
Yinka Odumakin Biography
Name | Yinka Odumakin |
Real Name | Yinka Odumakin |
Nickname | Yinka |
Profession | politician |
Date of Birth | 10 December 1966 |
Age | 54 |
Date of Death | 3 April 2021 |
Father Name | Yet to be updated |
Mother Name | Yet to be updated |
Height | Yet to be updated |
Weight | Yet to be updated |
Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Not Known |
Religion | Christian |
Educational Qualification | Graduated |
Networth | Yet to be updated |
Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Hometown | Moro, Ife North, Osun State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Married | Yes |
wife Name | Joe Okei-Odumakin ​(m. 1997) |
Current City | Nigeria |