Rauf Olaniyan

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.

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.

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

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]

Engr. Rauf Olaniyan is married with children.

• Awarded "HOPE OF THE MASSES" by the National Youth Council of Nigeria in recognition of his service to the youths of the nation.

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