Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson was born in Epetedo, Lagos Island to the Family of Mr Mustapha Ola Johnson and Madam Silifat Balogun of Lagos Island.
He had his Basic Educational Career at Municipal Council School Port Harcourt, where he bagged his First Leaving Certificate. He returned to Lagos State for his Secondary Education at St. Gregoryโs College, Lagos,(Great Gregorian) and Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo before leaving for the United State of America.
In his quest for knowledge and exposure Hon. Ganiyu Johnson left the shore of the Country to the Western World where He bagged a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Masterโs Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United State of America.
On completion of his education in the USA, He worked at Bechtel Power Corporation, Norwalk as Structural Engineer in 1980.
On returning to Nigeria, He did his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with Nigeria Port Authority (NPA).
After serving his fatherland, He joined the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing as Engineer Grade1 in 1984 and later transferred his service to Lagos State Civil Service in 1985 as
a Principal Engineer and later as Assistant Chief Engineer from 1990-1993.
He became Chief Engineer (Head Construction) 1993-1996 where
He later rose to the post of Director and was subsequently appointed as the General Manager of the New Town Development Authority (NTDA).
Thereafter, He became the General Manager of, Lagos State Public Works Bureau (LSPWB) which is now Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC). Due to his dedication to work, he was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of that Agency and later as Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Work and Infrastructures.
Hon. Ganiyu Johnson demonstrated a high level of professionalism in carrying out numerous Constructions and Rehabilitations of Road networks in the State which afford him the privilege to be appointed as Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure in Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola cabinet.
This appointment conferred on him the responsibility of all Road and Bridge Works, Road Maintenance/Rehabilitation, Construction and Rehabilitation of all Public Buildings, Private Sector Participation in the execution of Projects, Mechanical and Electrical Services, Consultants to all Non-Technical Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Supervision of Pedestrian Bridges, Supervision of Expansion Joints and Completion, High and Magistrate Courts, sharing Stakeholdersโ meeting amongst others.
Some of the projects initiated by Hon. Ganiyu Abiodun John is:
Okota-Itire Road and Bridge Works,
Isheri-Olofin-Iba-Ojo (LASU) Road
Ago Palace Way Extension Phases I &II
Ajao Estate/Ejigbo link Road
JAKANDE Estate/ISHERI/Ijegun Road
Ejigbo/IDIMU Road
Apapa CBD Phases I & II
Infrastructure Improvement of Yaba to Iddo & its Environs Phases I &II
Bourdillon, Alexandria, Gerrard. Osborne Road
Eric Moore Road Surulere
Rehabilitation of City Hall
AdeniranOgunsanya Street, Surulere
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Lot I
Admiralty โ Alexandria (Lekki-Ikoyi) Link Bridge
Construction of Jetty and Terminal Building at Osborne and many others.
He also served briefly as a Commissioner for Works and Infrastructures under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Administration before he retired voluntarily to pursue his political ambition.
Engr. Ganiyu Johnson was a board member of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
Board Member, Lagos State Roads, Bridges and Highway Infrastructure (PSP)
Chairman Technical Committee, Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory and Member of Lagos State Tender Board.
He has several Professional, Humanitarian, and Religious awards/Honours conferred on him. Some of which are listed below:
Professional Award/Honour
Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE)
Distinguished Service Award
Nigerian Society of Engineers (Lagos State Zone)
Professional Excellence Award
Nigerian Society of Engineers (Environmental Division)
Guest of Honour Award
Nigerian Society of Engineers (Civil Engineering Division)
Merit Award
Nigerian Society of Engineers
2008 Presidential Merit Award
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Merit of Honour
Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen
Patron Award
National Association of Block Moulders
Distinguish Leaders and Excellence Award
Member Board of Trustee
Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers
Humanitarians Awards:
Lafiaji Boys and Girls Fanti Association
Merit Award
Nigerian Youth for Change
Exemplary Role Award
West African Polytechnic Students (WAPS)
Award of Excellent Service
Icon of Hope Award
Rotary Club of Falomo
Teslim “Thunder” Balogun Family
Thank You Award
Epetedo
Action Congress of Nigeria Elders Council
Appreciation Award
LOC, Governorโs Cup, Lagos Tennis
Sponsor Award
Amanator-Ihiteowerri Dev. Union, Imo State (Lagos Branch)
2008 Achievers Award
National Union of Lagos State Students
Award of Excellence
1st Alimosho Day Celebration
Excellence Award
The philanthropist of the year 2021 by Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos State.
He has a Foundation that caters to the Widows, Students in Tertiary institutions, and the less privileged in the society.
He has built a career in wide-ranging Areas of Specialization both in the Private and Public sectors.
Hon. Johnson is a Genuine and Patriotic Politician par excellence! A tested Manager of Human and Material Resources. A Philanthropist, Grass root person, and lover of the youths.
He is the incumbent House of Representatives Member, representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II.
Within two years as Representative of this great Constituency, Hon. Johnson has succeeded in writing the name of Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 2 in gold. His performance within the short period at the green chamber is unprecedented and surpasses the achievements of all his predecessors put together.
He is married and blessed with children.
