Halima Tayo Alao

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.

Halima Tayo Alao
Minister of Environment and Housing
In office
26 July 2007 – 29 Oct 2008
Preceded byHelen Esuene
Succeeded byJohn Odey
Personal details
Born6 December 1956
NationalityNigerian
ProfessionArchitect

Background

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.[1] From 2005 to July 2006, she was Federal Minister of State for Health.[2]

Minister of Environment and Housing

Alao was appointed Minister of Environment and Housing on 26 July 2007 by President Umaru Yar'Adua.[3] She was dismissed in a major cabinet reshuffle on October 29, 2008.[4] 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.[5] Her replacement was John Odey, appointed on 17 December 2008.[6]

References
  1. Emmanuel Aziken (July 8, 2005). "Ezekwesili, Mimiko, 10 others on new cabinet list * Senate begins screening today". OnlineNigeria Daily News. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
  2. "The Federal Republic of Nigeria". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  3. "Yar'Adua names cabinet". Africa News. 27 July 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
  4. Lucky Nwankere, Abuja (October 30, 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 August 17, 2010. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  5. Tobs Agbaegbu (4 November 2008). "Sacking of 20 Ministers". NewsWatch Magazine. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  6. Nosike Ogbuenyi, Abimbola Akosile and Sufuyan Ojeifo (19 December 2008). "Yar'Adua Renews His Mission". ThisDay.
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