Rasheed Adebola Shabi
Hon. Rasheed Adebola Shabi | |
|---|---|
| Member, Lagos State House of Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Constituency | Lagos Mainland Constituency II |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Politician, Chemical Engineer, Environmentalist |
| Website | Lagos Assembly Profile |
Rasheed Adebola Adekola Shabi is a Nigerian chemical engineer, environmentalist, and politician who currently serves as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Lagos Mainland Constituency II.[1]
Early life and education
Rasheed Adebola Shabi was born in Lagos State. He attended Federal Government College Kano for his secondary education. He proceeded to the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering. He later earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering and a second Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management, both from the University of Lagos. He is currently a PhD fellow in Environmental Management at the University of Ibadan.[2]
Career
Public service
Before his election to the legislature, Shabi had a career in the Lagos State Civil Service, serving as the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) from 2008 to 2017.[3]
Following his time at LASEPA, he served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, where he played a key role in the "Cleaner Lagos Initiative" under the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.[4][5][6]
Political career
In the 2023 general elections, Shabi contested for the Lagos Mainland Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He won the election, succeeding the previous representative who had moved to the House of Representatives.
Upon his inauguration into the 10th Assembly, he was appointed as the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment (Parastatals). In this capacity, he exercises oversight over agencies such as the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) and LASEPA, ensuring the implementation of state environmental policies and public-private partnerships.[7]
References
- ^ "Hon. Shabi Rasheed Adebola Adekola – Lagos House Of Assembly". Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Adebola Rasheed Shabi - Legislative Member - Lagos state house of Assembly". Bold.pro. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "LASEPA GM, Adebola Shabi, takes celebration to Lufasi park". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Ewodage, Rejoice. "Legislative profile: Adebola Rasheed Shabi". www.ikejarecord.com. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Sunrise (2024-03-13). "Lagos lawmaker, Adebola Shabi scores state low on safety standard compliance, wetland protection,others". Sunrise News. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Nwafor (2018-07-21). "LASG tackling the resurgence of refuse across state". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Lagos' House of Assembly Committee on Environment Visits Water Corporation". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 2025-12-11.