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Who is Tayo Bamgbose-Martins? 10 Facts About Lagos Commissioner

Tayo Bamgbose-Martins is a smart civil engineer who also serves as a commissioner in the state of Lagos.

Tayo Bamgbose-Martins is a smart civil engineer who also serves as a commissioner in the state of Lagos.

He was born on June 3rd, 1957 in the city of Lagos. He has worked for the Lagos State Government in a number of different roles. His full name is Paul Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins.

Tayo Bamgbose-Martins is a kind and pleasant person who is married with a family to which he is devoted.

It was just recently announced that he would be taking on the role of Lagos State Commissioner for Physical and Urban Planning.

10 Facts About Tayo Bamgbose-Martins

  1. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins received his primary education from St. Mary Private School in Lagos in 1969 and his secondary education from St. Gregory College in Lagos in 1974. Both schools are located in Lagos.
  2. He was given this position as a member of the Lagos State Project Finance and Process Compliance Audit Committee by the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which is currently wrapping down its work.
  3. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins graduated from the University of Ife with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  4. In addition to that, he possesses a Master of Science (MSc.) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Lagos, with a concentration in Highways and Transportation.
  5. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins is a brilliant Civil Engineer who has worked in the public sector for over 33 years. He has extensive professional experience.
  6. In 2005, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was promoted to the position of Permanent Secretary after working his way up through the ranks of the Public Service.
  7. He served as the permanent secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure till he retired in the year 2015.
  8. Following his retirement, he became involved in a variety of consulting services as well as the development of projects.
  9. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins is a likeable person who has a family to his name. He is married and has a few kids.
  10. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins has been appointed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to replace Idris Salako as the Commissioner for Physical and Urban Planning. Salako recently resigned after repeated incidences of building collapse, which prompted Sanwo-Olu to make the appointment.