Education and Career
One of the most striking characteristics about Daniel is that he was an intellectual. This was evident with the way he carried himself, his aptitude for exellence, his grades in schools and his ability to take on and solve big problems without fear. At the early age, you could tell that he was going places.
Daniel attended The Ola Oluwa Nursery & Primary School, Ebute Meta Lagos, from 1988 to 1993. Upon graduation, he enrolled at Igbobi College Yaba, Lagos, where he completed his secondary education with honors. On his first attempt, Daniel registered and aced his first West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) in flying colors.
His high marks and outstanding results accorded him the opportunity to apply and secure admission to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2000 where he completed his Bachelors (B.Sc) degree in Food Science and Technology in 2006.
After graduation, Daniel spent a year with the Command and Staff College Jaji, Kaduna where he served his fatherland, as part of the NYSC.
Daniel, then commenced his career as a banker with Zenith Bank PLC in 2008. After two years in the banking sector, he secured a challenging position with the Federal Inland Revenue Service in a bid to contribute more meaningfully to the development of his fatherland.
As if that wasn't enough, Daniel went back to school and completed his Masters degree (M.Sc) in Financial Economics from University of Abuja, FCT. He was also an associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
At the time of his death, Daniel was an Assistant Manager at the Internal Affair Department of FIRS.
He is married to Hotonu Rhoda Ibitoku and they are blessed with 2 Children - Daisy and Rayna Hotonu.
He will be greatly missed by his Family, Friends and Colleagues.