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Remi Sonaiya is a Nigerian politician, educationist and writer. She was born on 2 March, 1955 in Ibadan, Nigeria. She is the first female presidential candidate in Nigeria's history. She is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Remi Sonaiya is a graduate of the University of Ibadan, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature. She also holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Lagos. Remi Sonaiya has served in various capacities in the Nigerian government, including as a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. She was also the Minister of State for Education from 2003 to 2007. Remi Sonaiya is a strong advocate for women's rights and education. She is the founder of the Remi Sonaiya Foundation, which works to empower women and girls in Nigeria. Remi Sonaiya is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million.

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Occupation politician,writer,educationist
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 2 March 1955
Birthday 2 March
Birthplace Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Who Is Remi Sonaiya's Husband?

Her husband is Babafunso Sonaiya

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Remi Sonaiya Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Remi Sonaiya worth at the age of 69 years old? Remi Sonaiya’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Remi Sonaiya's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Politician

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2010

In 2010, she retired from her position at Obafemi Awolowo University and became politically active, joining the KOWA Party where she was voted its National Public Relations Officer, and went on to be the party's candidate for the 2015 Presidential election. At the election, Sonaiya received 13,076 votes and finished in 12th place.

1984

She later obtained a Master of Arts degree in French Literature from Cornell University in the United States, and another master's degree in Linguistics from a university in Nigeria in 1984. She returned to Cornell in 1988 to pursue a PhD programme in Linguistics.

1982

In 1982, she was employed as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Foreign Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University before she rose to the position of Professor of French Language and Applied Linguistics in 2004. She is a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation where she went on to be appointed the body's Ambassador Scientist from 2008 to 2014.

1977

Sonaiya was born in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where she completed her primary and secondary school education at St. Luke's Demonstration School, Ibadan and St. Anne's School, Ibadan. In 1977, she graduated from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where she studied French.

1955

Oluremi Comfort Sonaiya (born March 2, 1955), is a Nigerian politician, educationalist and writer. She was Nigeria's only female presidential candidate in the 2015 general election under the platform of the KOWA Party. But recently lost her bid to Dr. Adesina Fagbenro Byron in representing the party again in 2019 election .