Kolapo Ishola

Questions drawn from Kolapo Ishola's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What was the birth date of Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola?

   • A.2 January 1992
   • B.6 June 1934correct
   • C.9 August 2011
   • D.17 November 1993

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola was born on 6 June 1934.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.In which city did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola die?

   • A.London
   • B.Ibadancorrect
   • C.Abuja
   • D.Lagos

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola died in his sleep in Ibadan, South West Nigeria.

   Source: death section

3. 3.Which political party platform did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola represent when elected governor?

   • A.People's Democratic Party
   • B.National Republican Convention
   • C.Social Democratic Partycorrect
   • D.All Progressives Congress

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola was elected as governor on the Social Democratic Party platform.

   Source: career summary

4. 4.What was the first position Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola held in his career?

   • A.Building Inspector
   • B.Survey Assistantcorrect
   • C.Teaching Commissioner
   • D.Land Surveyor

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola started his work as a Survey Assistant in the Ministry of Lands from 1956 to 1959.

   Source: early career section

5. 5.When did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola formally take office as the Governor of Oyo State?

   • A.December 1991
   • B.17 November 1993
   • C.2 January 1992correct
   • D.6 June 1934

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola was elected in December 1991 and took office on 2 January 1992.

   Source: gubernatorial term

6. 6.What professional designation did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola earn while studying in London?

   • A.Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyorscorrect
   • B.Ministry of Lands Lead Inspector
   • C.Nigerian Surveyors Licence Certificate holder
   • D.Chartered Accountant

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola studied in London and became an associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

   Source: education section

7. 7.In what year was the Nigerian Surveyors Licence Certificate awarded to Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola?

   • A.1969correct
   • B.1960
   • C.1992
   • D.1956

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola was awarded the Nigerian Surveyors Licence Certificate in 1969.

   Source: education and professional achievements

8. 8.What major educational institution did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola establish in 1992?

   • A.The Oyo State University
   • B.The School of Sciencecorrect
   • C.The Federal Polytechnic
   • D.The Ministry of Lands Academy

   Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola founded the School of Science in 1992.

   Source: achievements as governor

9. 9.What happened to the School of Science founded by Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola after he left office?

   • A.It was abandoned by the subsequent military governmentcorrect
   • B.It was relocated to London
   • C.It was expanded into a university
   • D.It became the headquarters of the SDP

   The School of Science founded by Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola was abandoned by the subsequent military government.

   Source: achievements as governor

10. 10.What administrative body did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola establish on 3 September 1992?

    • A.The Federal Ministry of Surveyors
    • B.The Oyo State Estate Development Board
    • C.The Oyo state post-primary schools teaching service commissioncorrect
    • D.The Ibadan Municipal Land Office

    On 3 September 1992, Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola formally established the Oyo state post-primary schools teaching service commission.

    Source: gubernatorial actions

11. 11.Why was the Kolapo Ishola estate named after Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola?

    • A.Because the government honored him for a land survey he conductedcorrect
    • B.Because he was born on that land
    • C.Because he served as the governor of that specific district
    • D.Because he donated the land to the SDP

    The estate was named after Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola because it was land he surveyed and the government used the honor to name it after him.

    Source: legacy section

12. 12.Who assumed power, causing Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola to leave office on 17 November 1993?

    • A.General Ibrahim Babangida
    • B.General Sani Abachacorrect
    • C.The Social Democratic Party leadership
    • D.The Ibadan Municipal Government

    Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola left office on 17 November 1993 when General Sani Abacha assumed power.

    Source: end of term

13. 13.How old was Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola at the time of his death?

    • A.80
    • B.72
    • C.75
    • D.77correct

    Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola died at the age of 77.

    Source: death section

14. 14.Before serving as governor, what role did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola hold from 1959 to 1960?

    • A.Royal Institution Associate
    • B.Survey Assistant
    • C.Building Inspectorcorrect
    • D.Land Surveyor

    Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola served as a Building Inspector with the Ibadan Municipal Government from 1959 to 1960.

    Source: early career section

15. 15.What specific land role did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola hold with the Federal government?

    • A.Survey Assistant
    • B.Building Inspector
    • C.Teaching Commissioner
    • D.Land Surveyorcorrect

    Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola worked as a Land Surveyor with the Federal government.

    Source: early career section

16. 16.On what day of the week did Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola die?

    • A.Tuesdaycorrect
    • B.Monday
    • C.Thursday
    • D.Wednesday

    Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola died in the early hours of Tuesday, 9 August 2011.

    Source: death section