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| name = Halima Tayo Alao
| name = Halima Tayo Alao
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| office1 = Minister of Environment and Housing
| office1 = Minister of Environment and Housing
| term_start1 = 26 July 2007
| term_start1 = 26 July 2007
| term_end1 = 29 Oct 2008
| term_end1 = 29 October 2008
| predecessor1 = [[Helen Esuene]]
| predecessor1 = [[Helen Esuene]]
| successor1 = [[John Odey]]
| successor1 = [[John Odey]]
| birth_date = 6 December 1956
| birth_date = 6 December 1956
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| nationality = [[Nigerian]]
| profession = Architect
| alma_mater = {{plainlist| *[[Oxford University Business School]] [[University of Ilorin]] }} *[[Ahmadu Bello University]] [[University of Ilorin]]<nowiki> }}</nowiki>
| education = B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Architecture), M.Sc. Public Administration
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'''Halima Tayo Alao''' is a [[Nigeria]]n architect and former Minister of Environment and Housing during President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]]'s administration.


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'''Halima Tayo Alao''' (born 6 December 1956) is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] architect and former Minister of Environment and Housing during President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]]'s administration.
==Background==


==Early life and education==
Halima Tayo Alao was born on December 6, 1956. She earned an MSc in Architecture from the [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] in 1981. She joined the [[Kwara State]] civil service in 1982.

She became a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, [[Ilorin]], [[Kwara State]]. She received master's degree in Public Administration, 2003 from the [[University of Ilorin]].<ref>{{cite web
Halima Tayo Alao was born on 6 December 1956. She had her primary and post primary education in [[Kano State|Kano state]] and earned a B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Architecture) from the [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] in 1981 as well as a master's degree in public administration in 2003 from the [[University of Ilorin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=3590|title=Ezekwesili, Mimiko, 10 others on new cabinet list|date=2005-07-08|first=Emmanuel|last=Aziken|work=OnlineNigeria Daily News|accessdate=2009-12-16|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201832/http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=3590|url-status=dead}}</ref> She attended the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme of [[University of Oxford|Oxford University]] Business School and is a member of the [[Nigerian Institute of Architects]].
|url=http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=3590

|title=Ezekwesili, Mimiko, 10 others on new cabinet list * Senate begins screening today
== Career ==
|date=July 8, 2005
Alao joined the [[Kwara State]]<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Lall |first=S. |date=January 1956 |title=The International Civil Servant |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0019556119560103 |journal=Indian Journal of Public Administration |volume=2 |issue=1 |pages=12–17 |doi=10.1177/0019556119560103 |s2cid=158484516 |issn=0019-5561}}</ref> civil service in 1982. She became a Permanent Secretary in the [[Kwara State]] ministries of Lands & Housing, then Works and Transport.
|author=Emmanuel Aziken
Prior, she was sole administrator/Chairman [[Ilorin South]] Local government and Executive Secretary, Kwara State Commission for Women.
|publisher=OnlineNigeria Daily News
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From June 2005 to June 2006, she was Federal Minister of State for Education and later, Federal Minister of State for Health.<ref>{{cite web
|accessdate=2009-12-16}}</ref>
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From 2005 to July 2006 she was Federal Minister of State for Health.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Nigeria.htm
|url=http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Nigeria.htm
|publisher=Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
|publisher=Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
|title=The Federal Republic of Nigeria
|title=The Federal Republic of Nigeria
|accessdate=2009-12-17}}</ref>
|accessdate=2009-12-17
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090421002956/http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Nigeria.htm
|archive-date=2009-04-21
|url-status=dead
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-08-16|title=How bad politics killed our education|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/how-bad-politics-killed-our-education/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>


She was appointed to the board of the UACN Property Development Company Plc on 13 January 2010 as a non-executive director. She resigned from the board in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gbadeyanka|first=Modupe|date=2019-10-23|title=Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property {{!}} Business Post Nigeria|url=https://businesspost.ng/jobs/former-minister-leaves-board-of-uacn-property/|access-date=2021-05-14|language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Minister of Environment and Housing==


Halima Tayo Alao was appointed Minister of Environment and Housing on 26 July 2007 by President Umaru Yar'Adua.<ref>{{cite web
===Minister of Environment and Housing===
Alao was appointed Minister of Environment and Housing on 26 July 2007 by President Umaru Yar'Adua.<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_YarAdua_names_cabinet/list_messages/10239
|url = http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_YarAdua_names_cabinet/list_messages/10239
|title = Yar'Adua names cabinet
|title = Yar'Adua names cabinet
|date = 27 July 2007
|date = 27 July 2007
|publisher = Africa News
|publisher = Africa News
|accessdate = 2009-12-15
|access-date = 2009-12-15
|deadurl = yes
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110928064504/http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_YarAdua_names_cabinet/list_messages/10239
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110928064504/http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_YarAdua_names_cabinet/list_messages/10239
|archivedate = 28 September 2011
|archive-date = 28 September 2011
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}}</ref> but was dismissed in a major cabinet reshuffle on October 29, 2008.<ref>{{cite web
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She was dismissed in a major cabinet reshuffle on October 29, 2008.<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2008/oct/30/national-30-10-2008-001.htm
|url = http://sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2008/oct/30/national-30-10-2008-001.htm
|title = BOOTED OUT! ...20 Ministers sacked, as Yar'Adua reshuffles cabinet ...Aondoakaa, Diezani Allison-Madueke, Ojo Maduekwe survive ...Modibbo, Daggash dropped
|title = BOOTED OUT! ...20 Ministers sacked, as Yar'Adua reshuffles cabinet ...Aondoakaa, Diezani Allison-Madueke, Ojo Maduekwe survive ...Modibbo, Daggash dropped
|author = Lucky Nwankere, Abuja
|author = Lucky Nwankere, Abuja
|date = October 30, 2008
|date = October 30, 2008
|accessdate = 2009-12-17
|access-date = 2009-12-17
|deadurl = yes
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100817023828/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2008/oct/30/national-30-10-2008-001.htm
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100817023828/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2008/oct/30/national-30-10-2008-001.htm
|archivedate = August 17, 2010
|archive-date = August 17, 2010
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The dismissal was said to have been due to her constant arguments with [[Chuka Odom]], minister of state and representative of the [[Progressive Peoples Alliance]].<ref>{{cite web
The dismissal was said to have been due to her constant arguments with [[Chuka Odom]], minister of state and representative of the [[Progressive Peoples Alliance]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=205&Itemid=1
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=205&Itemid=1
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|publisher=NewsWatch Magazine
|publisher=NewsWatch Magazine
|accessdate=2009-12-17}}</ref>
|accessdate=2009-12-17}}</ref>
Her replacement was John Odey, appointed on 17 December 2008.<ref>{{cite web
Her replacement was [[John Odey]], appointed on 17 December 2008.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200812190005.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200812190005.html
|title=Yar'Adua Renews His Mission
|title=Yar'Adua Renews His Mission
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|date=19 December 2008
|date=19 December 2008
|publisher=ThisDay}}</ref>
|publisher=ThisDay}}</ref>

=== Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property ===
After serving on the board of UACN Property Development Company Plc for over nine years, Mrs Halima Alao, a former Minister of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, has called it quit with the company. Mrs. Alao, an Architect of high reputation in [[Nigeria]], tendered her resignation to the board, which has been accepted. She joined the board on January 13, 2010, as a non-executive director.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gbadeyanka|first=Modupe|date=2019-10-23|title=Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property {{!}} Business Post Nigeria|url=https://businesspost.ng/jobs/former-minister-leaves-board-of-uacn-property/|access-date=2021-06-02|language=en-GB}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 9 May 2024

Halima Tayo Alao
Minister of Environment and Housing
In office
26 July 2007 – 29 October 2008
Preceded byHelen Esuene
Succeeded byJohn Odey
Personal details
Born6 December 1956
NationalityNigerian
EducationB.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Architecture), M.Sc. Public Administration
Alma mater
*Ahmadu Bello University University of Ilorin }}
ProfessionArchitect

Halima Tayo Alao (born 6 December 1956) is a Nigerian architect and former Minister of Environment and Housing during President Umaru Yar'Adua's administration.

Early life and education[edit]

Halima Tayo Alao was born on 6 December 1956. She had her primary and post primary education in Kano state and earned a B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Architecture) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1981 as well as a master's degree in public administration in 2003 from the University of Ilorin.[1] She attended the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme of Oxford University Business School and is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects.

Career[edit]

Alao joined the Kwara State[2] civil service in 1982. She became a Permanent Secretary in the Kwara State ministries of Lands & Housing, then Works and Transport. Prior, she was sole administrator/Chairman Ilorin South Local government and Executive Secretary, Kwara State Commission for Women. From June 2005 to June 2006, she was Federal Minister of State for Education and later, Federal Minister of State for Health.[3][4]

She was appointed to the board of the UACN Property Development Company Plc on 13 January 2010 as a non-executive director. She resigned from the board in 2019[5]

Minister of Environment and Housing[edit]

Alao was appointed Minister of Environment and Housing on 26 July 2007 by President Umaru Yar'Adua.[6] but was dismissed in a major cabinet reshuffle on October 29, 2008.[7] The dismissal was said to have been due to her constant arguments with Chuka Odom, minister of state and representative of the Progressive Peoples Alliance.[8] Her replacement was John Odey, appointed on 17 December 2008.[9]

Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property[edit]

After serving on the board of UACN Property Development Company Plc for over nine years, Mrs Halima Alao, a former Minister of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, has called it quit with the company. Mrs. Alao, an Architect of high reputation in Nigeria, tendered her resignation to the board, which has been accepted. She joined the board on January 13, 2010, as a non-executive director.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Aziken, Emmanuel (8 July 2005). "Ezekwesili, Mimiko, 10 others on new cabinet list". OnlineNigeria Daily News. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2009.
  2. ^ Lall, S. (January 1956). "The International Civil Servant". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 2 (1): 12–17. doi:10.1177/0019556119560103. ISSN 0019-5561. S2CID 158484516.
  3. ^ "The Federal Republic of Nigeria". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  4. ^ "How bad politics killed our education". Vanguard News. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  5. ^ Gbadeyanka, Modupe (23 October 2019). "Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property | Business Post Nigeria". Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Yar'Adua names cabinet". Africa News. 27 July 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  7. ^ Lucky Nwankere, Abuja (30 October 2008). "BOOTED OUT! ...20 Ministers sacked, as Yar'Adua reshuffles cabinet ...Aondoakaa, Diezani Allison-Madueke, Ojo Maduekwe survive ...Modibbo, Daggash dropped". Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  8. ^ Tobs Agbaegbu (4 November 2008). "Sacking of 20 Ministers". NewsWatch Magazine. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  9. ^ Nosike Ogbuenyi, Abimbola Akosile and Sufuyan Ojeifo (19 December 2008). "Yar'Adua Renews His Mission". ThisDay.
  10. ^ Gbadeyanka, Modupe (23 October 2019). "Former Minister Leaves Board of UACN Property | Business Post Nigeria". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
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