Striking Story On Ondo New Cabinet Members’ Profiles

Mr Oyawoye Adekola

Mr. Olawoye Adekola Adeyeye was born on the 15th of August, 1954 in Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He attended St. Francis Catholic Primary School, Owo; St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School, Owo; St. Louis Modern School, Owo; Owo High School, Owo; Advanced Teacher’s College, Ijanikin, Badagry Road Lagos; University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Adekola had worked as a clerical officer at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos; an Administrative Officer in Oceanic and Marine Services Ltd Apapa, Lagos and a classroom teacher at Owo High School, Owo.

Kola was also a Solicitor at Afe Babalola & Co. Legal Practitioners before going into private legal practice at ‘Kola Olawoye & Co. Olawoye who is a member, Nigerian Bar Association and the Deputy Chancellor, Ibadan south Diocese (Anglican Communion), St. David Cathedral Kudeti, Ibadan, is happily married with children.

MR ADELEGBE OLUWATIMEHIN EMMANUEL

Emmanuel Oluwatimehim Adelegbe was born in Okeluse in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 5th March, 1962. He attended Ute Grammar School, Ute; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti and the Edo State University, now Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma.

Emmanuel, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. A Fellow of the Institute of Debt Recovery Practitioners of Nigeria and an Associate Member of Business and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria, he has over 25 years experience in Consulting and Banking. Oluwatimehin worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria; as a Youth Corps Member, SEVAN Construction; GUARANTY TRUST Finance; Standard Trust Bank (STB); Pacific Bank Limited; and the Unity Bank Plc.

Emmanuel is the Chairman/Chief Executive of CARBRIDGE SOLUTION LTD; Chairman, Royal Parklane Hotel & Suites in Akure and as a party official, served as a member of the Field Office Operation Directorate, Buhari Campaign Organization and a member of Strategy and Planning Committee, Buhari Campaign Organization, Ondo State Chapter. He contested the Ose/Owo Federal Constituency seat of the House of Representative in the 2015 general elections.

Timehin who is a philanthropist is the Asiwaju of Okeluse. He enjoys reading and swimming and is happily married with children.

MR OJOGO DONALD KIMIKANBOH

Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, was born on 25th October, 1968 to the family of Late Chief Lawrence Ojogo and Madam Timiebi Ojogo at Agwobiri – Arogbo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of ondo State. Donald attended the Local Authority Primary School, Arogbo; Ijaw National High School, Arogbo; the Federal School of Arts and Science, Ondo and the University of Lagos. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in History and Strategic Studies.

Donald worked as a Public Relations Officer with Happy Day Fish Farm at Okene, Kogi State as a Youth Corps Member. He joined The Guardian Newspapers, Lagos as Energy Reporter; held the post of State Correspondent of The Guardian Newspaper; State Correspondent of Defunct Newspaper, Senior Political Correspondent, Daily Independent Newspaper, Lagos; Associate Editor (Abuja), the New Telegraph. He was appointed Media Adviser, Ese-Odo Local Government in 2001; Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, 2007 – 2009; Senior Technical Adviser on Policy and Strategy, to the Honourable Minister of State, Agriculture and until this recent appointment, Donald was the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

He is happily married with children.

MR YEMI OLOWOLABI

Yemi Olowolabi was born in Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on 2nd June, 1968. He attended Ilemobola Comprehensive High School; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; St. Patrick College, London; World Bank Institute Lagos and Times Institute of Journalism, Lagos. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies. Yemi is an experienced media practitioner with vast experience and skills in the print, broadcast and public service journalism. He had been the Chief Executive Officer, Red Carpet Communications Limited Lagos; the Media Consultant Technical AIDS Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Media Consultant Abuja Computerized Vehicle Testing Service, Abuja; and he is the Director-General, Public Information Officers Association of Nigeria.

He was the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ondo State between August, 2004 and February, 2009. He had earlier worked as Senior Reporter/Senior Assistant Editor at Tell Communications Limited, Lagos from July 1991 to August 2004.

Yemi is married with children.

RT HONOURABLE ABDUSSALAM TAOFIQ OLAWALE

Rt. Honourable Taofiq Olawale Abdussalam was born in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 9th day of April, 1969.

Taofiq holds a degree in Law from the then University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University and a Master’s degree each in Law from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso. Olawale was a General Manager, Fast Ventures Limited, Akure; a marketing Director, Roskof Nigeria Limited, Lagos; the Assistant Registrar Corporate Affairs, Commission, Abuja; Principal partner, Walem Salem-Alade and Associates, Abuja; and managing partner, Gavelgart Law Chambers Abuja. Taofiq Olawale was elected into the Ondo State House of Assembly in 2003 and he was elected the Speaker. He has attended several seminars among which is Conference on Enhancing Application of Constitutional Role of the State Houses of Assembly, in June 2009.

He received several awards among which are the distinguished merit award by Ar-Rahaman Islamic Promotion and Leadership award by Rotary Club International, Akure.

Taofiq Olawale is happily married with Children and his hobbies are Traveling, playing Table Tennis and Football.

Until this appointment, he was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Legislative Matters.

MR FOLORUNSO ESAN

Folorunso Esan was born on 22nd June, 1955 in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area Ondo State. He attended Holy Trinity Anglican Primary School, Igbokoda; Local Authority Modern School, Okitipupa; Wesley College, Ibadan; and the University of Lagos. He holds a BSc Economics (Public Finance); MSc Business Administration (Marketing Research); M.Sc Economics (Project Analysis and Evaluation) and Ph.D Economics (in view). Folorunso joined the Federal Civil Service as a Planning Officer in the Ministry of National Planning; became a Director, GL. 17 in 2006. As an experienced technocrat, he got to and was appointed the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in 2013. Folorunso had several high impact achievements among which is crafting the concept paper for the establishment of the National Council on Niger Delta. Folorunso, on retirement from the Federal Civil Service, joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2014 and played a pivotal role in the 2015 General Elections in Ilaje that brought APC to power.

Folorunso is happily married and the union is blessed with children.

MR YUSUF – OGUNLEYE AYOWOLE SAKA

Yusuf-Ogunleye Ayowole Saka hails from Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. He was born on 28th May, 1970.

He attended St. John’s Anglican Primary School, Oba-Ile, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure; Isero Grammar School, Odigbo; Staff Development Centre, Akure; and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International studies. Ayowole had served as the Secretary, Akure North Local Government Education Authority; held several appointments on political party platforms, such as Member Election Committee All Progressive Congress (APC) National Convention in 2014. He also served as the Secretary, Planning/Strategy Committee 2015 Presidential/National Assembly Elections for the APC, Ondo State and the Director-General Aketi Campaign Committee Akure North/South Federal Constituency in 2015; among many other enviable positions of responsibility.

He is happily married and blessed with children.

PRINCE SOLAGBADE AMODENI

Prince Solagbade Amodeni was born on the 7th of November, 1955 at Ipesi Akoko in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. His educational carrier cumulated with the acquisition of the Higher National Diploma from Crown Polytechnic, Odo, Ado-Ekiti, Advanced Diploma and a Higher National diploma in Public Administration from the Polytechnic, Owo. He was the Managing Director, Solagbade Royal Enterprises from 1980 to 1982 and Chairman/Managing Director, Soni Com Nigeria Limited from 1982 to 1999. As a politician, Sola had held the following post:

Executive Chairman, Akoko South East Local Government from 1999 to 2002;
Coordinator of the four Akoko Local Governments to oversee Log Control and Sawmills;
iii. State Commissioner, Ondo State Ministry of Natural Resources; and

State Commissioner, Ondo State Ministry of Adult, Technical and Vocational Education between 2009 and 2011.
Prince also held several Political Party Offices such as Member, Alliance for Democracy and Coordinator/Manager, Adebayo Adefarati Campaign Organisation, from 1998 – 1999.

Prince Amodeni has received many awards among which is Best Local Government Chairman by Trades and Services of Nigeria.

Prince Solagbade, who is happily married with children, loves photography and Lawn Tennis.

OTUNBA ADEFARATI ADEGBOYEGA ADEYEMI

Adegboyega Adeyemi Adefarati was born on the 19th day of November, 1965. He is an indigene of Akungba Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He began his elementary education at Methodist Primary School Osu, Osun State in 1971. He attended Community Comprehensive High School, Erusu Akoko; St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; and Lagos State University (LASU). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Adegboyega worked at History Bureau, Sokoto in 1989. From 1990 to 1992, he was the Administrative Officer, Pace Mortgage Finance and the Head of Operations, Secure Savings and Loans between 1992 and 1994. He was also at Ely Samuel Limited as an Executive Director between 1996 and 2001. He has been the Managing Director, Sharon Designs and Prints Limited.

Adegboyega was a foundation member, Alliance for Democracy; Action Congress of Nigeria from 2010 and 2013; All Progressive Congress from 2013 till date; Coordinator, Akeredolu Campaign Organisation for Akoko South-East/West Federal Constituency in the 2012 Gubernatorial Election; and Director General, Ondo North Senatorial District, Akeredolu Campaign Platform, 2016.

Gboyega, who is married with children loves politics and Sports.

PROF ADEMODI BAYONILE TOLANI

Bayonile Tolani Ademodi was born on 10th March, 1952 to the Ademodi family in Ondo City. He studied at the Howard University, Washington DC, USA; the Pennsylvania State University, USA and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1988. Bayonile holds a BSc, MSc and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering.

He is a COREN registered engineer; member, American Society of Chemical Engineers; member, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers; member, Society of Petroleum Engineers; member, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, USA, and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He is a renowned research fellow and has produced over two dozen research publications. Bayonile as a politician was a National Delegate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD); Action Congress of Nigeria and All Progressive Congress. He was appointed Special Adviser to Sen. Ayo Fasanmi of AD in 1999 to 2003; Special Adviser on Bitumen and Solid Mineral to the Ondo State Governor (2003); Leader, Alliance for Democracy and Action Congress in Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency from 2004 to 2007. Bayonile who parades an impressive pack of work experiences in the academic world had been a Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; amongst other appointments both in Nigeria and abroad. He is a recipient of several awards and commendations such as commendation for meritorious service as Chairman, University Sports Council by the Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1995.

ADEGBENRO WAHAB OLUROPO

Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro was born on 5th June, 1955 at Ilara-mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. After his elementary education at Muslim Primary School, Ilara-mokin between 1962 and 1967, Wahab attended Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure; and the University of Benin, Benin City. He holds the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; B.S). He is a member of the Nigeria Medical Association; member of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria; Associate member, Royal College of General Practitioners of London; and member of Nigeria Guild of Medical Directors.

He established Crown Hospital, Akure where he is the Chief Medical Director. Wahab was appointed the Vice Chairman, Ondo State Committee on Sports for the Disabled from 1997 to 1999; and later Chairman of the Committee from 1999 to 2002. He was a Director, Ondo State Waste Management Board from 1999 to 2002 before he was appointed a Commissioner in Ondo State and was in charge of Culture and Tourism and later the Ministry of Health. Wahab is the current Chairman, Ondo State Council of All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim Members. He is a recipient of several awards and honours, among which are: Honorary Officer, Security and Civil defence Corps and Most Patriotic Citizen by Galaxy Club Ilara-mokin; Oluropo who loves reading and travelling, is married with children.

MR FAGBEMI OMOLOLA JULIANAH

Omolola Julianah, Fagbemi was born on the 10th September, 1957 to the family of Akinboboye at Ondo, in Ondo West Local Government area of Ondo State. Omolola attended St. Catherine’s (RCM) Primary School, Ondo; Independence Grammar School, Ondo; Oyo State College of Education, Ilesa; University of Benin, Benin – City and the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

She holds a Bachelor of Education degree in History and has in view a Master’s Degree in Public administration. Omolola was elected twice as Councillor, Ward 4, Ondo West Local Government, 1997 – 2002.

She held the following political offices: Secretary-General, National Councillor’s Forum of Nigeria; Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Poverty Alleviation and Women Empowerment (2007 – 2013).

She also served in many Political Party positions, such as: the Federal Constituency Director in-charge of Ondo East/West Local Government Area’s (Aketi Campaign Organization in 2012); Member, Finance Committee, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Ondo Local Government; member, HOPE ’93 Campaign Organization, Ondo Local Government Area; Secretary, Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN), Ondo West Local Government Area; member Women Mobilization Sub-Committee of All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Committee (2015); and the Deputy Director, Women Mobilization Directorate of Aketi Campaign Platform in 2016.

Lola has attended numerous seminars, conferences and workshops primary among which are: National Seminar on the Review of 1999 Constitution in Kano in 2000. Lola is happily married. She enjoys reading and singing.

MR ADEWALE OLUMUYIWA AKINTERINWA

Adewale Olumuyiwa Akinterinwa, was born on 12th December, 1962 in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. After his Primary education, he attended Government College, Ibadan, and the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Muyiwa worked as an Assistant Accountant at Afro Continental Nigeria Limited. He joined Triumph Merchant bank Plc. and worked at various positions in the organisation as an Accountant. In 1999, he became Special Assistant Finance, Investment and Strategy at Lagos State Development and Property Corporation where he was till 2002. In March 2009, he was sworn in as Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, a position he held till November 2009.

Olumuyiwa had attended several trainings and workshops both locally and internationally. He is a member of several professional bodies, such as; the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN); He loves football and reading and he has travelled widely. He plays golf and practises farming at his leisure time. He is married with children.

MR BADMUS KOLADE RASHEED

Badmus Kolade Rasheed, was born in Afin-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State on 5th August, 1971. After his Primary Education, he attended Ajuta High School, Ogbagi-Akoko, and Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene, where he read Accountancy, and graduated in 2002.

Rasheed has had a distinguished career in the banking and financial world. He worked at Owena Bank Nigeria Plc. and Guaranty Trust bank Plc where he was till 2003.

In 2012, he established Teslat Oil and Gas Ltd., where he is Chairman/Chief Executive Officer till date.

Rasheed has served in various capacities as a grassroot politician. His political activities and experience include serving as; Chairman of the forum of Local Government Chairmen of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo State; Chairman, All Progressive Congress, Akoko North West of Ondo State 2014 till date; and Director of Mobilization Aketi Campaign Organisation 2016.

On the religious scene, he served as the Secretary, Ansarul Islam Youth Wing Afin Akoko from 1988 – 1994 and he is a member, Young Islamic Re-enacted of Nigeria (YIRON) He is married with children.

MR OLURIMISI ISMAILA AYODEJI

Ismaila Ayodeji, Olurimisi was born in Odigbo, Odigbo Local Govt. Area of Ondo State on 11th March, 1967. Ayodeji attended the Local Authority Primary School, Odigbo, Odigbo High School, Odigbo; Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta; and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He participated in the compulsory National Youth Service Corps Scheme as an Account Clerk in First Bank Plc, Ore branch between August 1998 and August 1999. Ismaila holds a post-graduate diploma in Public Administration and has a master’s Degree in-view on the same field of study.

Olurimisi was a class teacher at Isero Grammar School, Odigbo. He later worked with Odigbo Local Government Area Council, Ore, as Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman between 1999 and 2003. He is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Olurimisi Woods and Sawmill Industry, Odigbo. He has been involved in various political activities in the State.

Ismaila Ayodeji, a devout Muslim, is the Chief Imam of Odigbo kingdom. He has been to Mecca and Medina and loves reading and praying, He is married with children.

PASTOR IGBASAN EMMANUEL DUYILE

Pastor Emmanuel Duyile Igbasan was born on 1st December, 1966 at Ode-Irele in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He attended Methodist Primary School, Idepe High School and Aiyeka-Igbodigo Oke-Igbala High School, all in Okitipupa; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; the University of Lagos; and Babcock University, Ogun State. He holds two Master’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting respectively.

Duyile worked with Gladstone Kukoyi & Co., a Chartered Accountant outfit, Akapo & Partners and Open Gate Professional Services (a Financial & Management Consultancy Firm).

He is a member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Duyile is a politician, philanthropist and a man of God. He is the Pastor-in-charge of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Zion Arena Area, Province 13, Lagos. Emmanuel is married with children.

AGAGU SUNDAY OLUFEMI

Mr. Sunday Olufemi Agagu was born at Iju-Odo in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State on 4th April, 1957. He studied at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree, and a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Estate Management.

Femi became the Principal Partner, Femi Agagu & Co. at Broad Street, Lagos. Before his appointment, in 2003, as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ondo State. He equally served as member, Ondo State

Executive Council; State Security Council; Fund Allocation Committee; and Poverty Alleviation Committee; to mention just a few.

He had attended many capacity building courses within and outside the country; among which is: the Senior Leadership Course at Manchester Business School (2007).

He has published many articles in Journals such as “Industrializing Ondo State Using Industrial Estates”, and co-author of the book “Industrial Estates and Regional Development in Lagos State”.

Femi is happily married and blessed with children.

PRINCESS OMOWUMI OLATUNJI

Hon. Princess Omowumi Olatunji was born on the 15th day of August, 1973 at Lagos Olatunji of No. 15, Oke Emesho Street, Akure. She attended St. Mathias Pry. School, Akure; St. Louis Girls’ Grammar School, Akure; Data Scope Computer Institute; Bible Faith Training Center; the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna; the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojoo, Lagos. And the National Broadcast Academy. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Language from the University of Lagos.

Wumi started her political career as a member of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP). She was a Member of the Board for Youths and Sports, Lagos State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development as well as an elected member of the Lagos State House of Assembly on the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) for two terms representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, between 2007 and 2015.

She attended many leadership training programs in Institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, USA and London Thames Valley University Slough, UK.

Omowumi, is a philanthropist and she has received several outstanding awards. Wumi, is an author and had published three books titled “Casting Stone”, “Butler’s Promise” and “The Shaping of the amazon.”

She likes Reading and Writing. She is married and blessed with children.

Mr. Olawoye Adekola Adeyeye was born on the 15th of August, 1954 in Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He attended St. Francis Catholic Primary School, Owo; St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School, Owo; St. Louis Modern School, Owo; Owo High School, Owo; Advanced Teacher’s College, Ijanikin, Badagry Road Lagos; University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Adekola had worked as a clerical officer at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos; an Administrative Officer in Oceanic and Marine Services Ltd Apapa, Lagos and a classroom teacher at Owo High School, Owo.

Kola was also a Solicitor at Afe Babalola & Co. Legal Practitioners before going into private legal practice at ‘Kola Olawoye & Co. Olawoye who is a member, Nigerian Bar Association and the Deputy Chancellor, Ibadan south Diocese (Anglican Communion), St. David Cathedral Kudeti, Ibadan, is happily married with children.

MR ADELEGBE OLUWATIMEHIN EMMANUEL

Emmanuel Oluwatimehim Adelegbe was born in Okeluse in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 5th March, 1962. He attended Ute Grammar School, Ute; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti and the Edo State University, now Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma.

Emmanuel, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. A Fellow of the Institute of Debt Recovery Practitioners of Nigeria and an Associate Member of Business and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria, he has over 25 years experience in Consulting and Banking. Oluwatimehin worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria; as a Youth Corps Member, SEVAN Construction; GUARANTY TRUST Finance; Standard Trust Bank (STB); Pacific Bank Limited; and the Unity Bank Plc.

Emmanuel is the Chairman/Chief Executive of CARBRIDGE SOLUTION LTD; Chairman, Royal Parklane Hotel & Suites in Akure and as a party official, served as a member of the Field Office Operation Directorate, Buhari Campaign Organization and a member of Strategy and Planning Committee, Buhari Campaign Organization, Ondo State Chapter. He contested the Ose/Owo Federal Constituency seat of the House of Representative in the 2015 general elections.

Timehin who is a philanthropist is the Asiwaju of Okeluse. He enjoys reading and swimming and is happily married with children.

MR OJOGO DONALD KIMIKANBOH

Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, was born on 25th October, 1968 to the family of Late Chief Lawrence Ojogo and Madam Timiebi Ojogo at Agwobiri – Arogbo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of ondo State. Donald attended the Local Authority Primary School, Arogbo; Ijaw National High School, Arogbo; the Federal School of Arts and Science, Ondo and the University of Lagos. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in History and Strategic Studies.

Donald worked as a Public Relations Officer with Happy Day Fish Farm at Okene, Kogi State as a Youth Corps Member. He joined The Guardian Newspapers, Lagos as Energy Reporter; held the post of State Correspondent of The Guardian Newspaper; State Correspondent of Defunct Newspaper, Senior Political Correspondent, Daily Independent Newspaper, Lagos; Associate Editor (Abuja), the New Telegraph. He was appointed Media Adviser, Ese-Odo Local Government in 2001; Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, 2007 – 2009; Senior Technical Adviser on Policy and Strategy, to the Honourable Minister of State, Agriculture and until this recent appointment, Donald was the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

He is happily married with children.

MR YEMI OLOWOLABI

Yemi Olowolabi was born in Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on 2nd June, 1968. He attended Ilemobola Comprehensive High School; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; St. Patrick College, London; World Bank Institute Lagos and Times Institute of Journalism, Lagos. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies. Yemi is an experienced media practitioner with vast experience and skills in the print, broadcast and public service journalism. He had been the Chief Executive Officer, Red Carpet Communications Limited Lagos; the Media Consultant Technical AIDS Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Media Consultant Abuja Computerized Vehicle Testing Service, Abuja; and he is the Director-General, Public Information Officers Association of Nigeria.

He was the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ondo State between August, 2004 and February, 2009. He had earlier worked as Senior Reporter/Senior Assistant Editor at Tell Communications Limited, Lagos from July 1991 to August 2004.

Yemi is married with children.

RT HONOURABLE ABDUSSALAM TAOFIQ OLAWALE

Rt. Honourable Taofiq Olawale Abdussalam was born in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 9th day of April, 1969.

Taofiq holds a degree in Law from the then University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University and a Master’s degree each in Law from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso. Olawale was a General Manager, Fast Ventures Limited, Akure; a marketing Director, Roskof Nigeria Limited, Lagos; the Assistant Registrar Corporate Affairs, Commission, Abuja; Principal partner, Walem Salem-Alade and Associates, Abuja; and managing partner, Gavelgart Law Chambers Abuja. Taofiq Olawale was elected into the Ondo State House of Assembly in 2003 and he was elected the Speaker. He has attended several seminars among which is Conference on Enhancing Application of Constitutional Role of the State Houses of Assembly, in June 2009.

He received several awards among which are the distinguished merit award by Ar-Rahaman Islamic Promotion and Leadership award by Rotary Club International, Akure.

Taofiq Olawale is happily married with Children and his hobbies are Traveling, playing Table Tennis and Football.

Until this appointment, he was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Legislative Matters.

MR FOLORUNSO ESAN

Folorunso Esan was born on 22nd June, 1955 in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area Ondo State. He attended Holy Trinity Anglican Primary School, Igbokoda; Local Authority Modern School, Okitipupa; Wesley College, Ibadan; and the University of Lagos. He holds a BSc Economics (Public Finance); MSc Business Administration (Marketing Research); M.Sc Economics (Project Analysis and Evaluation) and Ph.D Economics (in view). Folorunso joined the Federal Civil Service as a Planning Officer in the Ministry of National Planning; became a Director, GL. 17 in 2006. As an experienced technocrat, he got to and was appointed the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in 2013. Folorunso had several high impact achievements among which is crafting the concept paper for the establishment of the National Council on Niger Delta. Folorunso, on retirement from the Federal Civil Service, joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2014 and played a pivotal role in the 2015 General Elections in Ilaje that brought APC to power.

Folorunso is happily married and the union is blessed with children.

MR YUSUF – OGUNLEYE AYOWOLE SAKA

Yusuf-Ogunleye Ayowole Saka hails from Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. He was born on 28th May, 1970.

He attended St. John’s Anglican Primary School, Oba-Ile, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure; Isero Grammar School, Odigbo; Staff Development Centre, Akure; and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International studies. Ayowole had served as the Secretary, Akure North Local Government Education Authority; held several appointments on political party platforms, such as Member Election Committee All Progressive Congress (APC) National Convention in 2014. He also served as the Secretary, Planning/Strategy Committee 2015 Presidential/National Assembly Elections for the APC, Ondo State and the Director-General Aketi Campaign Committee Akure North/South Federal Constituency in 2015; among many other enviable positions of responsibility.

He is happily married and blessed with children.

PRINCE SOLAGBADE AMODENI

Prince Solagbade Amodeni was born on the 7th of November, 1955 at Ipesi Akoko in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. His educational carrier cumulated with the acquisition of the Higher National Diploma from Crown Polytechnic, Odo, Ado-Ekiti, Advanced Diploma and a Higher National diploma in Public Administration from the Polytechnic, Owo. He was the Managing Director, Solagbade Royal Enterprises from 1980 to 1982 and Chairman/Managing Director, Soni Com Nigeria Limited from 1982 to 1999. As a politician, Sola had held the following post:

Executive Chairman, Akoko South East Local Government from 1999 to 2002;
Coordinator of the four Akoko Local Governments to oversee Log Control and Sawmills;
iii. State Commissioner, Ondo State Ministry of Natural Resources; and

State Commissioner, Ondo State Ministry of Adult, Technical and Vocational Education between 2009 and 2011.
Prince also held several Political Party Offices such as Member, Alliance for Democracy and Coordinator/Manager, Adebayo Adefarati Campaign Organisation, from 1998 – 1999.

Prince Amodeni has received many awards among which is Best Local Government Chairman by Trades and Services of Nigeria.

Prince Solagbade, who is happily married with children, loves photography and Lawn Tennis.

OTUNBA ADEFARATI ADEGBOYEGA ADEYEMI

Adegboyega Adeyemi Adefarati was born on the 19th day of November, 1965. He is an indigene of Akungba Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He began his elementary education at Methodist Primary School Osu, Osun State in 1971. He attended Community Comprehensive High School, Erusu Akoko; St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; and Lagos State University (LASU). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Adegboyega worked at History Bureau, Sokoto in 1989. From 1990 to 1992, he was the Administrative Officer, Pace Mortgage Finance and the Head of Operations, Secure Savings and Loans between 1992 and 1994. He was also at Ely Samuel Limited as an Executive Director between 1996 and 2001. He has been the Managing Director, Sharon Designs and Prints Limited.

Adegboyega was a foundation member, Alliance for Democracy; Action Congress of Nigeria from 2010 and 2013; All Progressive Congress from 2013 till date; Coordinator, Akeredolu Campaign Organisation for Akoko South-East/West Federal Constituency in the 2012 Gubernatorial Election; and Director General, Ondo North Senatorial District, Akeredolu Campaign Platform, 2016.

Gboyega, who is married with children loves politics and Sports.

PROF ADEMODI BAYONILE TOLANI

Bayonile Tolani Ademodi was born on 10th March, 1952 to the Ademodi family in Ondo City. He studied at the Howard University, Washington DC, USA; the Pennsylvania State University, USA and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1988. Bayonile holds a BSc, MSc and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering.

He is a COREN registered engineer; member, American Society of Chemical Engineers; member, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers; member, Society of Petroleum Engineers; member, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, USA, and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He is a renowned research fellow and has produced over two dozen research publications. Bayonile as a politician was a National Delegate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD); Action Congress of Nigeria and All Progressive Congress. He was appointed Special Adviser to Sen. Ayo Fasanmi of AD in 1999 to 2003; Special Adviser on Bitumen and Solid Mineral to the Ondo State Governor (2003); Leader, Alliance for Democracy and Action Congress in Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency from 2004 to 2007. Bayonile who parades an impressive pack of work experiences in the academic world had been a Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; amongst other appointments both in Nigeria and abroad. He is a recipient of several awards and commendations such as commendation for meritorious service as Chairman, University Sports Council by the Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1995.

ADEGBENRO WAHAB OLUROPO

Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro was born on 5th June, 1955 at Ilara-mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. After his elementary education at Muslim Primary School, Ilara-mokin between 1962 and 1967, Wahab attended Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure; and the University of Benin, Benin City. He holds the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; B.S). He is a member of the Nigeria Medical Association; member of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria; Associate member, Royal College of General Practitioners of London; and member of Nigeria Guild of Medical Directors.

He established Crown Hospital, Akure where he is the Chief Medical Director. Wahab was appointed the Vice Chairman, Ondo State Committee on Sports for the Disabled from 1997 to 1999; and later Chairman of the Committee from 1999 to 2002. He was a Director, Ondo State Waste Management Board from 1999 to 2002 before he was appointed a Commissioner in Ondo State and was in charge of Culture and Tourism and later the Ministry of Health. Wahab is the current Chairman, Ondo State Council of All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim Members. He is a recipient of several awards and honours, among which are: Honorary Officer, Security and Civil defence Corps and Most Patriotic Citizen by Galaxy Club Ilara-mokin; Oluropo who loves reading and travelling, is married with children.

MR FAGBEMI OMOLOLA JULIANAH

Omolola Julianah, Fagbemi was born on the 10th September, 1957 to the family of Akinboboye at Ondo, in Ondo West Local Government area of Ondo State. Omolola attended St. Catherine’s (RCM) Primary School, Ondo; Independence Grammar School, Ondo; Oyo State College of Education, Ilesa; University of Benin, Benin – City and the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

She holds a Bachelor of Education degree in History and has in view a Master’s Degree in Public administration. Omolola was elected twice as Councillor, Ward 4, Ondo West Local Government, 1997 – 2002.

She held the following political offices: Secretary-General, National Councillor’s Forum of Nigeria; Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Poverty Alleviation and Women Empowerment (2007 – 2013).

She also served in many Political Party positions, such as: the Federal Constituency Director in-charge of Ondo East/West Local Government Area’s (Aketi Campaign Organization in 2012); Member, Finance Committee, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Ondo Local Government; member, HOPE ’93 Campaign Organization, Ondo Local Government Area; Secretary, Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN), Ondo West Local Government Area; member Women Mobilization Sub-Committee of All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Committee (2015); and the Deputy Director, Women Mobilization Directorate of Aketi Campaign Platform in 2016.

Lola has attended numerous seminars, conferences and workshops primary among which are: National Seminar on the Review of 1999 Constitution in Kano in 2000. Lola is happily married. She enjoys reading and singing.

MR ADEWALE OLUMUYIWA AKINTERINWA

Adewale Olumuyiwa Akinterinwa, was born on 12th December, 1962 in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. After his Primary education, he attended Government College, Ibadan, and the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Muyiwa worked as an Assistant Accountant at Afro Continental Nigeria Limited. He joined Triumph Merchant bank Plc. and worked at various positions in the organisation as an Accountant. In 1999, he became Special Assistant Finance, Investment and Strategy at Lagos State Development and Property Corporation where he was till 2002. In March 2009, he was sworn in as Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, a position he held till November 2009.

Olumuyiwa had attended several trainings and workshops both locally and internationally. He is a member of several professional bodies, such as; the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN); He loves football and reading and he has travelled widely. He plays golf and practises farming at his leisure time. He is married with children.

MR BADMUS KOLADE RASHEED

Badmus Kolade Rasheed, was born in Afin-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State on 5th August, 1971. After his Primary Education, he attended Ajuta High School, Ogbagi-Akoko, and Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene, where he read Accountancy, and graduated in 2002.

Rasheed has had a distinguished career in the banking and financial world. He worked at Owena Bank Nigeria Plc. and Guaranty Trust bank Plc where he was till 2003.

In 2012, he established Teslat Oil and Gas Ltd., where he is Chairman/Chief Executive Officer till date.

Rasheed has served in various capacities as a grassroot politician. His political activities and experience include serving as; Chairman of the forum of Local Government Chairmen of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo State; Chairman, All Progressive Congress, Akoko North West of Ondo State 2014 till date; and Director of Mobilization Aketi Campaign Organisation 2016.

On the religious scene, he served as the Secretary, Ansarul Islam Youth Wing Afin Akoko from 1988 – 1994 and he is a member, Young Islamic Re-enacted of Nigeria (YIRON) He is married with children.

MR OLURIMISI ISMAILA AYODEJI

Ismaila Ayodeji, Olurimisi was born in Odigbo, Odigbo Local Govt. Area of Ondo State on 11th March, 1967. Ayodeji attended the Local Authority Primary School, Odigbo, Odigbo High School, Odigbo; Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta; and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He participated in the compulsory National Youth Service Corps Scheme as an Account Clerk in First Bank Plc, Ore branch between August 1998 and August 1999. Ismaila holds a post-graduate diploma in Public Administration and has a master’s Degree in-view on the same field of study.

Olurimisi was a class teacher at Isero Grammar School, Odigbo. He later worked with Odigbo Local Government Area Council, Ore, as Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman between 1999 and 2003. He is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Olurimisi Woods and Sawmill Industry, Odigbo. He has been involved in various political activities in the State.

Ismaila Ayodeji, a devout Muslim, is the Chief Imam of Odigbo kingdom. He has been to Mecca and Medina and loves reading and praying, He is married with children.

PASTOR IGBASAN EMMANUEL DUYILE

Pastor Emmanuel Duyile Igbasan was born on 1st December, 1966 at Ode-Irele in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He attended Methodist Primary School, Idepe High School and Aiyeka-Igbodigo Oke-Igbala High School, all in Okitipupa; Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; the University of Lagos; and Babcock University, Ogun State. He holds two Master’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting respectively.

Duyile worked with Gladstone Kukoyi & Co., a Chartered Accountant outfit, Akapo & Partners and Open Gate Professional Services (a Financial & Management Consultancy Firm).

He is a member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Duyile is a politician, philanthropist and a man of God. He is the Pastor-in-charge of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Zion Arena Area, Province 13, Lagos. Emmanuel is married with children.

AGAGU SUNDAY OLUFEMI

Mr. Sunday Olufemi Agagu was born at Iju-Odo in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State on 4th April, 1957. He studied at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree, and a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Estate Management.

Femi became the Principal Partner, Femi Agagu & Co. at Broad Street, Lagos. Before his appointment, in 2003, as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ondo State. He equally served as member, Ondo State

Executive Council; State Security Council; Fund Allocation Committee; and Poverty Alleviation Committee; to mention just a few.

He had attended many capacity building courses within and outside the country; among which is: the Senior Leadership Course at Manchester Business School (2007).

He has published many articles in Journals such as “Industrializing Ondo State Using Industrial Estates”, and co-author of the book “Industrial Estates and Regional Development in Lagos State”.

Femi is happily married and blessed with children.

PRINCESS OMOWUMI OLATUNJI

Hon. Princess Omowumi Olatunji was born on the 15th day of August, 1973 at Lagos Olatunji of No. 15, Oke Emesho Street, Akure. She attended St. Mathias Pry. School, Akure; St. Louis Girls’ Grammar School, Akure; Data Scope Computer Institute; Bible Faith Training Center; the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna; the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojoo, Lagos. And the National Broadcast Academy. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Language from the University of Lagos.

Wumi started her political career as a member of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP). She was a Member of the Board for Youths and Sports, Lagos State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development as well as an elected member of the Lagos State House of Assembly on the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) for two terms representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, between 2007 and 2015.

She attended many leadership training programs in Institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, USA and London Thames Valley University Slough, UK.

Omowumi, is a philanthropist and she has received several outstanding awards. Wumi, is an author and had published three books titled “Casting Stone”, “Butler’s Promise” and “The Shaping of the amazon.”

She likes Reading and Writing. She is married and blessed with children.