ICONS: Tamunominini Makinde (Wife of the Executive Governor of Oyo State)

• Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde was born to the family of Songo Batubo of Buguma in Asari Touri Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.

• She is a graduate of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering.

• Ominini Makinde is an alumna of St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas, USA where she bagged a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree with double majors (Finance and General Business). She also earned a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the same institution in 2017.

• She doubles as an Engineer and businesswoman who has contributed greatly to the success of Makon Group of Companies, owned by her husband.

• Tamunominini Makinde has shown tremendous commitment to the wellbeing of residents of Oyo State, having led several humanitarian initiatives in support of widows, girls, women and children. She has also hosted various welfare outreaches and empowerment programmes for under-privileged children, physically-challenged children, orphans and women in general.

• Tamunominini is happily married to the current governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Oluseyi Makinde, also an Engineer. They are blessed with three children. She is a devoted wife and a nurturing mother who has continued to be a strong pillar of support to her husband.

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