Meet KORO

About KORO

Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro popularly known as “Koro” was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He is from the Obanikoro (Ajayi – Bembe) family of Lagos, Idoluwole (Ojo LG), and the Eletu – Odibo (Oshobile) family of Lagos.

Koro lost his father Yekini Onikoro during his teenage years on November 25, 1976, and was raised by his illiterate mother Ejide Onikoro. Having to fend for himself by hawking the streets selling newspapers and “akpoti” (stools), he successfully completed his primary and secondary school education at the St. Patrick Catholic school Idumagbo, Lagos, and Ahmadiya College (now Anwar-ul Islam) Agege, Lagos.

Immediately after secondary school, Koro worked briefly with the Lagos State Health Management board before joining the Union Bank of Nigeria as a Clerical Officer. After a year and a half, Koro gained admission into Texas Southern University (TSU), USA where he obtained his BSc. Public Affairs (Concentration in Criminal Justice) and his Masters in Public Administration.

After TSU, Koro worked with the Houston Adult Probation Department for a few years before joining the New York City Department of Social Services as a social worker at the Little flower Children Service Agency. After two years, he became the Head of the Adolescent Department.

Koro has always had a passion for public service and the welfare of the general public. Realizing his qualifications, passion, and energy would better serve his countrymen in Nigeria. He seized the opportunity introduced by then Military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s Transition program to return home and immediately joined the election race for the office of Chairman Lagos Island Government.

Koro was unsuccessful in his attempt, however, his journey in public service and his contributions to the development of a better Nigeria had only just begun.

Koro is happily married to his wife Morophat Obanikoro, and blessed with five (5) children and eleven (11) grandchildren.

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