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Babalola
Babalola is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning ''"Father is Wealth."'' or ''"Father is Honour or Prestige."'' that may refer to: * Afe Babalola (born 1929), Nigerian lawyer **Afe Babalola University founded by Afe Babalola *Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1882–1964), Nigerian royalty *Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959), founder of the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria ** Joseph Ayo Babalola University * Solomon Babalola (1926–2008), Nigerian poet, author and scholar * Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (1929–2021), Veteran Nigerian Baptist Missionary/Evangelist, Church Pastor, Church Administrator, Denominational Leader, Theological Educator and Seminary Academic Affairs Director * Andrew Babalola (born 1961), Nigerian politician * Babalola B J, Nigerian Metallurgical and Materials Engineer *Babalola Borishade (born 1946), Nigerian politician *Chinedum Peace Babalola, Nigerian pharmacist *Charles Babalola (born 1990), British actor * Gideon Babalola (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Adeniyi Babalola
The Rev. Dr. Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (April 20, 1929 – November 3, 2021) was a Nigerian Baptist pastor who lived and served in Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, and the United States. Born in Oke-Ila, Nigeria, he graduated from his initial pastoral training in December 1949 from the three-year theology course (Certificate of Theology) of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomosho. He is reputed to be one of the two youngest Nigerian nationals (if not the youngest person) ever recruited into the ministry by American (Southern Baptist Convention) missionaries, during a late-1940s drive led by Seminary President Dr. J.C. Pool, assisted by indigenous pastors. Babalola was consecrated as a Baptist trained pastor at the age of 20. Parentage and early education Rev. Dr. S. Ade Babalola was the son of Emmanuel Babalola Adekeye and Marian Tinuoye Babalola-Adekeye. As the Obaala of Oke-Ila Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria until his death, his father Babalola Adekeye reigned as the Head of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinedum Peace Babalola
Chinedum Peace Babalola (née Anyabuike) , is a Nigerian Professor of Pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmacokinetics. She is the first female Professor of Pharmacy in the University of Ibadan, FAS and FAAS and the second female Nigerian FAAS. She is the incumbent Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Nigeria. Background Education Chinedum obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree in 1983, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 1987 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Pharmacokinetics option) in 1997 from the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University. She won the World Bank/NUC scholarship for staff training and completed her pre-doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia between 1994 and 1995. In 2012, Chinedum obtained a postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Pharmacy Advanced training (IPAT) jointly issued bKilimanjaro School of Pharmacy, Tanzaniaand Purdue University, USA. Career Babalola started her academic career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Babalola
Solomon Adeboye Babalola (born Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria, 17 December 1926 – 15 December 2008) was a Nigerian academic, poet and scholar. Biography Professor Solomon Adeboye Oladele Babalola was born on December 17, 1926, into the Babalola family of Ile-Ajo. His father, Joseph Olawuni Omowunmi Babalola (Ajala) was a master carpenter, renowned for the charitable re-building of homes in Ipetumodu after severe storm damage very early in the 20th Century; hence the family title “Alatunse of Ipetumodu” – “The Fixer”, a family that improves their environment. His father was also a devoted Christian. Babalola was baptised into Christ Church of the Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.). He had a strong Christian upbringing and attended the C.M.S Christ Primary School, Wasimi, Ipetumodu. He was an active member of the church choir and often sang in the shower throughout his life. Babalola accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour while at Igbobi College, and was confirmed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afe Babalola
Afe Babalola (born 30 October 1929) is a Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University. Early life and education Afe Babalola was born in Ekiti State South Western Nigeria. He attended Emmanuel Primary School, Ado Ekiti. He enrolled for the Senior Cambridge School Certificate examination by private study from Wolsey Hall, Oxford. He later obtained the A’Level certificate of London University before he proceeded to London School of Economics where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics. He worked briefly at the Central Bank of Nigeria before he left to the University of London where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law. In 1963, he was called to the England bar, the same year he became a member of Lincoln's Inn, London. Legal career Afe Babalola began his career at Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, western Nigeria as a litigation lawyer at Olu Ayoola and Co, law firm. In 1965, after two years of legal practice, he established his own law firm, Afe Bab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babalola B J
Babalola is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning ''"Father is Wealth."'' or ''"Father is Honour or Prestige."'' that may refer to: *Afe Babalola (born 1929), Nigerian lawyer **Afe Babalola University founded by Afe Babalola *Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1882–1964), Nigerian royalty *Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959), founder of the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria **Joseph Ayo Babalola University *Solomon Babalola (1926–2008), Nigerian poet, author and scholar *Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (1929–2021), Veteran Nigerian Baptist Missionary/Evangelist, Church Pastor, Church Administrator, Denominational Leader, Theological Educator and Seminary Academic Affairs Director * Andrew Babalola (born 1961), Nigerian politician * Babalola B J, Nigerian Metallurgical and Materials Engineer *Babalola Borishade (born 1946), Nigerian politician * Chinedum Peace Babalola, Nigerian pharmacist *Charles Babalola (born 1990), British actor *Gideon Babalola (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player *Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rilwan Lanre Babalola
Rilwan Lanre Babalola was appointed Nigerian Minister of Power on 17 December 2008 after a cabinet shuffle by President Umaru Yar'Adua. He left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet. Background Babalola gained a PhD in Energy Economics from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. He was an investment banker with Lead Bank in charge of the Public Sector and Infrastructure Department. Babalola joined the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) in November 2001 as head of the Power Sector Team. Under a program assisted by USAID and later the World Bank, he was responsible for reform measures including setting up the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, and unbundling the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). After leaving the BPE, he was Deputy General Manager at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission for a short period. He then joined the Economic Advisory Team of President Umar Yar'adua. Minister of Power Appointed Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Ayo Babalola
Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called CAC in Nigeria. He was credited with healing powers. Early life Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo-Owa, Kwara State, Nigeria. He was brought up as an Anglican. He was registered at an elementary school at Oto-Awori on Badagry Road, Lagos State, in 1914. He got to standard four, before he became a blacksmith's apprentice and he learned it for two years, before he became a steamroller Operator (computer programming), operator under the Public Works Department (Nigeria), PWD (Public Works Department), then under the control of Great Britain, learning to become a steamroller driver. After 15 days of learning to drive the caterpillar, he was able to drive it without any assistance. After nine months; he became a master in his class. A steamroller was first given to him on 1 April 1928 to work on the Osogbo – Ilesha road. On June 14, 1928, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remi Babalola
Aderemi Waheed Babalola is a banker and former minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Family and Academic Background Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, he began his secondary education at Prospect High School, Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria in 1975, obtaining his West African School Certificate (Division 1) in 1980. He proceeded to the Oyo State College of Arts & Science (OSCAS) for his higher school and advance level education in 1980. By 1982, he completed his HSC and Cambridge “A” level certificates with three principal passes in each. Remi studied at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State between 1982 and 1986 led up to the award of a bachelor's degree (with honours) in Agricultural Economics. Between 1991 and 1993, he attended the University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos where he obtained a master's degree in Banking and Finance. An alumnus of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Remi completed the Advance Management Programme at the LBS in 2000. In addition, Remi had participated in local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lekan Babalola
Olalekan Babalola (born ) is a Nigerian List of jazz percussionists, jazz percussionist and musician. Born in Lagos, Nigeria where he began playing the conga at a young age, he has released seven albums and jointly won two Grammy Awards. Early life and education Babalola was born in Lagos State, South-Western Nigeria where he attended Bishop Oluwole Primary School, Agege for his basic education before proceeding to Iwo, Osun, Iwo in the old Oyo State for his secondary school education. At the age of six, he had started playing the conga at his father's Aladura church and later formed a patchwork band with his peers. In 1980, he left Nigeria for the United Kingdom to study automobile engineering at the Chelsea College of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering after he won a Lagos State Scholarship. Babalola however dropped the engineering programme for music and later enrolled at the Saint Martin's School of Art, Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design where he studied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afe Babalola University
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. Afe Babalola University offers Academic programs in six Colleges: Sciences, Law, Engineering, Social and Management Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Postgraduate Studies. The Engineering College built on three and half acres of land and is reputed to be one of the largest in Africa. The college was inaugurated by former President Goodluck Jonathan. Campuses The university has one main campus which is located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The campus is situated in the hilly part of the town directly opposite the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti. The campuses houses 5 undergraduate colleges, a post graduate school, conference halls, a teaching hospital for medical students, student and staff accommodation, sporting facility and other auxiliary services such as cafeteria for staff and students, a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olu Babalola
Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the Leeds Force in the British Basketball League. Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey, where he won a state championship in his sophomore season. He went on to team with Pops Mensah Bonsu during his senior season in high school. The 6 ft 6 in power forward attended Clemson University before signing for Italian basketball team Roseto Basket in 2005 and soon after moving to Jämtland Basket in the Swedish Obol Basketball League. Early in 2006 Babalola returned to his homeland to sign for British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles, making his debut against the Guildford Heat The Surrey Scorchers are an English professional basketball team based in Guildford, Surrey, that compete in the British Basketball League. The team was established in 2005 as the Guildford Heat by fans of former British Basketball Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oladipupo Babalola
Oladipupo "Ladi" Babalola (born 4 August 1968) is a retired Nigerian international footballer. He has three caps for Nigerian U-20 national team from FIFA U-20 World Cup played in Chile. Playing career Babalola started his coaching career at Tervarit youth teams and JS Hercules in Finland. During his first season with Js Hercules he led the team to gain a promotion to Kolmonen, Finnish third division and in his second season his team finished on 6th place and thus secured a place in the third division also for next season. He also represented Mohammedan SC of Bangladesh in the Dhaka Premier Division League. Coaching career Ladi holds a UEFA certified coaching license. In 2012 Babalola was appointed as a head coach of Bangladesh-based professional team Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club based in Gopibag, Dhaka. The club was founded in 1949 and the regal business tycoon Kazi Ghiyasuddin Ahmed, better known as K. G. Ahmed served as the founder chairman of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
