Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba
About Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba
Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi represents Osun East in the Senate, first elected in 2019 and returned at the 2023 general election. He contested and won both polls on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Fadahunsi was born on 12 July 1952 at Ilase-Ijesa in Osun State, attending Saint Paul's Anglican Primary School there and Abebeyin Anglican Modern School in Atakumosa West from 1964. He spent his working career in the Nigeria Customs Service, retiring before entering elective politics.
As of August 2026, Fadahunsi remains the sitting senator for Osun East.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Osun East senatorial district?
Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba represents the people of Osun East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Osun State.
When was Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba born?
Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba was born on 12 July 1952, which makes he 74 years old.
What state does Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba represent?
Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba represents Osun State in the South-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba's religion?
Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Osun State
- Governor
- Ademola Adeleke
- Senators
- Lere OyewumiOlubiyi Fadeyi
- House of Reps
- 9 members — listed on the Osun State page