Rauf Olaniyan

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Rauf Olaniyan
Deputy governor of Oyo State
Assumed office
29 May 2019
Personal details
Born
Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan

(1960-02-25) 25 February 1960 (age 61)
NationalityNigerian

Rauf Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil engineer, and farmer.[1][2] He serves as the current [[deputy governor of Oyo State.[3][4][5] He joined People Democratic Party as the running mate to Engnr., Seyi Makinde for 2019 Gubernatorial Election in Oyo State, Nigeria.[6][7] he speaks on behalf of the governor on matters arising within the state for national interest.[8] Rauf was born into the family of late Pa Adeleke Olaniyan and Alhaja Sabiatu Olaniyan of Igboho in Oyo State. He is the managing director of WestMidland Construction Company and chairman and chief executive officer of BlueLine Construction Services, Ibadan.[9]

Early life and education[]

Rauf Olaniyan began his Primary School Education at Baptist Primary School, Igboho; and proceeded to Irepo Grammar school, Igboho for his Secondary school Education.[1]

He moved to the East for his University Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, then Anambra State. Olaniyan studied Civil Engineering.[10] He graduated with the class of 1985.[11]

He left Nigeria to continue his studies in the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States of America.

Political career[]

Engr. Olaniyan has served at various offices for the Local government, State and Federal Government in Nigeria. For about three decades, he has worked in the civil service of Oyo State for different administration.

Engr. Olaniyan served during Projects like the Oyo North Agricultural development Project ONADEP (a World Bank Financed Project), Multi-State Roads Projects also financed by World Bank.[1][9] His background in Civil Engineering led to his appointment as the pioneer general manager of Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) where he later became Permanent Secretary of the Agency.[1][9][12]

He retired in 2011 as a Permanent Secretary in Oyo State civil service.

Deputy Governor Election[]

Rauf was the Deputy governor-Elect of Oyo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission.[11]

Professional affiliation[]

Rauf Olaniyan has professional qualifications in Management, Irrigation & Water Resources and in Conflict and Dispute Resolutions.

  • Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration.[10]
  • Fellow Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration.[9]
  • Fellow Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE).[10]
  • Member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria, COREN.[9]

Personal[]

Engr. Rauf Olaniyan is married with children.

Achievements and awards[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "10 amazing facts about Engineer Rauf Olaniyan". NationalInsightNews.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Rauf Olaniyan Deputy Governor of Our State". TodayNG. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  3. ^ "How SARS operatives brutalised me, by Oyo Deputy Governor". TheNationOnlineNG. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Oyo govt. committed to independent judiciary–Olaniyan". NNN.NG. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Makinde Not Fair To Me, Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Cries Out". SaharaReporters.com. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  6. ^ "2019: Makinde Unveils Engineer Rauf Olaniyan As His Deputy, Inaugurates Campaign Committee". NewNigerianNewsPapers. 15 December 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Why I Accepted Makinde's Running Mate Offer – Olaniyan". InsideOyo.com. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Federal allocation, IGR not enough to develop oyo — Deputy governor". Guardian.NG. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Board of Directors, Engr. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan FNSE". ChannelsDistribution.net. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Nigerian Society of Engineers Ibadan Chapter- Engr., Raid Olaniyan". NSEIbadan.Com. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Oyo deputy gov: I left Ajimobi's residence after my ADC was manhandled". TheCableNG.com. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Engr. Raufu Olaniyan: A Man With A Heart of Gold @60". NationalInsight. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
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