Tajudeen 'TeeJay' Yusuf | |
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Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu | |
Assumed office 2011 | |
Preceded by | Dino Melaye |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 August 1968 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | PDP |
Alma mater | University of Jos |
Profession | Politician |
Website | https://www.yusufteejay.org/ |
Tajudeen Yusuf popularly known as "TeeJay" (born on 25 August 1968) is a Nigerian politician from the Peoples Democratic Party.[1][2] He represents Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, a post he was elected to in 2011.[3][4] He is a former chairman, House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions.[5]
Hon. TeeJay attended the popular St. Augustine's College Kabba, where he obtained his West African School Certificate/GCE in 1987. In 1997, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Jos, Plateau State.[6]
In 2011, Honourable TeeJay ran for the Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's 7th National Assembly and won. In 2015, and 2019, he was re-elected to the same position. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Capital Market & Institutions, while also serving as a member on the following Committees: Information Communication Technology Committee; Finance Committee; Ports, Harbours & Waterways; Information & National Orientation Committee; Sport Committee; House Committee on FERMA; the House Public Accounts Committee; and the House Committee on Human Rights. Between 2011 and 2015, Hon. TeeJay served as the Deputy Chairperson of the House Committee on Information Communication Technology.[7][2][1]
Over the years, Honourable TeeJay has received the following awards in recognition of his public service achievements: