Rauf Olaniyan Explained

Rauf Olaniyan
Office:Deputy Governor of Oyo State
Term Start:29 May 2019
Term End:18 July 2022
Governor:Seyi Makinde
Predecessor:Moses Alake Adeyemo
Successor:Bayo Lawal
Birth Name:Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan
Birth Date:25 February 1960
Nationality:Nigerian
Party:Peoples Democratic Party
Spouse:Bolanle Olaniyan
Alma Mater:University of Nigeria

Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil engineer and farmer[1] who served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2019 to 2022 when he was impeached following misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him.[2] [3] [4] [5] He was elected deputy governor as the running mate of Seyi Makinde in the 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election.[6] [7] He usually spoke 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.

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.[9] He moved to the East for his University Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, then Anambra State. Olaniyan studied Civil Engineering. He graduated with the class of 1985. He left Nigeria to continue his studies in the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States of America.

Political career

Olaniyan has served in various offices at the local, state and federal levels of government in Nigeria. For about three decades, he has worked in the civil service of Oyo State for different administration.

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. 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.[10]

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

Deputy governor

Olaniyan was elected deputy governor of Oyo State in 2019.[11] He was impeached on 18 July 2022 based on allegations of gross misconduct.[12] [13]

Professional affiliation

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

Personal life

Olaniyan is married to Prof Bolanle Olaniyan with children.

Achievements and awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rauf Olaniyan Deputy Governor of Our State. 25 February 2021. TodayNG.
  2. News: Oyo Assembly removes deputy gov . Punch Newspapers . 18 July 2022.
  3. Web site: 20 October 2020. How SARS operatives brutalised me, by Oyo Deputy Governor. 25 February 2021. TheNationOnlineNG.
  4. Web site: 7 October 2019. Oyo govt. committed to independent judiciary–Olaniyan. 25 February 2021. NNN.NG.
  5. Web site: Makinde Not Fair To Me, Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Cries Out. 25 February 2021. SaharaReporters.com.
  6. Web site: 15 December 2018. 2019: Makinde Unveils Engineer Rauf Olaniyan As His Deputy, Inaugurates Campaign Committee. 25 February 2021. NewNigerianNewsPapers.
  7. Web site: Why I Accepted Makinde's Running Mate Offer – Olaniyan. 25 February 2021. InsideOyo.com. 19 December 2018 .
  8. Web site: 2 August 2020. Federal allocation, IGR not enough to develop oyo — Deputy governor.. 25 February 2021. Guardian.NG.
  9. Web site: 10 amazing facts about Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. 19 February 2021. NationalInsightNews.com. 22 June 2017 .
  10. Web site: Engr. Raufu Olaniyan: A Man With A Heart of Gold @60. 25 February 2020. NationalInsight. 25 February 2020 .
  11. Web site: Oyo deputy gov: I left Ajimobi's residence after my ADC was manhandled. 25 February 2021. TheCableNG.com.
  12. News: Oyo deputy governor impeached . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 18 July 2022.
  13. Web site: Oyo deputy gov. Olaniyan found guilty of financial recklessness, impeached. 18 July 2022. pmnewsnigeria.com.
  14. Web site: Board of Directors, Engr. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan FNSE. 25 February 2021. ChannelsDistribution.net.
  15. Web site: Nigerian Society of Engineers Ibadan Chapter- Engr., Raid Olaniyan. 25 February 2021. NSEIbadan.Com.