Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a

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politician, civil engineer, and farmer. He served as the deputy governor of

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from 2019 to 2022 before he was impeached following misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him. He was elected deputy governor as the running mate of

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in the

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. He usually spoke on behalf of the governor on matters arising within the state for national interest. Rauf was born into the family of late Pa Adeleke Olaniyan and Alhaja Sabiatu Olaniyan of

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. He is the

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of WestMidland Construction Company and chairman and chief executive officer of BlueLine Construction Services,

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Early life and education

Rauf Olaniyan began his Primary School Education at

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Primary School,

; and proceeded to

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for his Secondary school Education. He moved to the

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for his

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at the

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, then

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. Olaniyan studied Civil Engineering. He graduated with the class of 1985. He left

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to continue his studies in the United Kingdom,

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and the United States of America.

Political career

Olaniyan has served in various offices at the

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, state and

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levels of government in Nigeria. For about three decades, he has worked in the civil service of

for different administration. Olaniyan served during Projects like the Oyo North

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Project ONADEP (a

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Financed Project), Multi-State Roads Projects also financed by World Bank. His background in Civil Engineering led to his appointment as the pioneer

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Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) where he later became Permanent Secretary of the Agency. He retired in 2011 as a Permanent Secretary in

civil service.

Deputy governor

Olaniyan was elected deputy governor of

in 2019. He was impeached on 18 July 2022 based on allegations of gross misconduct.

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. * Fellow Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration. * Fellow Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE). *Member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria, COREN.

Personal life

Olaniyan is married to Prof Bolanle Olaniyan with children.

Achievements and awards

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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Olaniyan, Rauf Yoruba politicians 1960 births People from Oyo State University of Nigeria alumni Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) politicians Living people Nigerian civil engineers