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Remi Sonaiya

Academic, former presidential candidate

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Expertise

Academics, Politics, Activism

Expert Bio

Education & Certifications

Remi Sonaiya obtained a Bachelor’s degree in French from the Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master of Arts degree in French Literature from Cornell University in the US and a doctorate degree in Linguistics.

Career & Expertise

She retired from her job at Obafemi Awolowo University in 2010 and became politically active, joining the KOWA Party where she was voted its National Public Relations Officer. By 2015, she emerged the presidential candidate of the party, making her Nigeria’s only female presidential candidate in the 2015 general election where she finished in 12th place.

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She is an invaluable source on any of these skills. She has experience in administration, academics and politics.

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