EXCEL INTERCONTINENTAL - Volume 12

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In this edition, we bring you sterling personalities in different spheres of life.

Otunba Kehinde Adeola Almaroof Oloyede, the incumbent Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Lagos State, is one of the notable and highly revered grassroots politicians in Nigeria. Serving a second term with impressive achievements, Otunba Oloyede is a public administrator par excellence. Prequel to making a foray into politics, he made a name for himself as an accomplished businessman. As the helmsman at the local government council, he pursues a people-focused governance agenda anchored on infrastructure, education, healthcare, empowerment and welfare.

Chief (Sir) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Chairman of Okada Group of Companies, is one of the most influential Nigerians who have made good names for themselves. Chief Igbinedion is a business colossus and philanthropist. At 91, he has achieved great feats and stamped his footprints on the sands of time as a worthy role model.

His Royal Highness, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, Nigeria ascended the throne over 20 years ago. Oba Adenugba’s reign has enhanced development in the town, with people in Nigeria and Diaspora making inroad into his domain for capital projects.

One of the rare people privileged to move from one exalted position to another is the incumbent Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Oba Ladoja has been a senator, and governor of Oyo State, before assuming his current coveted position.

As the gubernatorial race in Oyo State draws near, the jostle for this political post intensifies. We beam our spotlight on the top rated aspirants and give insights into their pedigree.

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