Khadija Okunnu-Lamidi is the first female presidential aspirant for the Nigerian 2023 general elections. She is the founder of Slice Media Solutions, an advertisement agency. She does not belong to any political party yet, but hopes that any party that shares her vision will adopt her as a presidential candidate.

Khadijah, 38 years old, is from Lagos State. She is a media personality and married to Adeshola Lamidi.

Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi is the daughter of former Federal Works Commissioner, Lateef Olufemi Okunnu.

She was born in Lagos into a wealthy family with a legacy of public service. Her friends call her ‘Kol Nigeria.’

She is the only child of her parents but has both maternal and paternal step-siblings.

Educational Background

Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi attended the University of Lagos Staff School & Childville School Yaba for her primary education (1986-1994) before proceeding to Atlantic Hall School Maryland for her secondary education (1994-2000)

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management (Hons) from the University of Bolton RAK Campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a Master’s degree in Strategic Project Management (SPM) from the prestigious Heriot-Watt University, Dubai.

Credit:Hellen Chabunya