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Romance / Re: Sexiest (8)eight Female Nollywood Celebrities Unmarried At 40 And Above by emekson(m): 9:22pm On Sep 28, 2019
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Romance / Re: Sexiest (8)eight Female Nollywood Celebrities Unmarried At 40 And Above by emekson(m): 3:25pm On Sep 10, 2019
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Romance / Sexiest (8)eight Female Nollywood Celebrities Unmarried At 40 And Above by emekson(m): 3:20pm On Sep 10, 2019
Eight female Nollywood celebrities unmarried at 40 and above






There are so many celebrities in the Nigerian movie industry who are still not married at 40 years and above.

While some deliberately choose not to tie the knot, others have tried and failed.


Although not married, these women are doing greatly in the entertainment industry.

Here is our list of eight female celebrities who are unmarried at 40 and above

Eniola Badmus (42-yr-old)



Eniola Badmus who turned 42 on Saturday, September 7, 2019 was born in Lagos Nigeria . She had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.

She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in Economics

This single actress came into limelight in 2008 after she featured in the film Jenifa, a very successful seasonal show whose main character is played by another popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele.

Rita Dominic (44-yr-old)


Rita Dominic is an award-winning actress who was born on July 12th, 1975.

44-year-old Dominic, was born in a royal family of Nwaturuocha, and was the youngest of four children.

She graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, where she studied Theatre Arts.

Her first movie “A Time to Kill” came out in 1998, and since then Rita Dominic has acted in more than 100 Nollywood productions.

She co-stars with all the most popular Nollywood actors, like Ramsey Nouah, Stephanie Okereke, Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Olu Jacobs, and many others.

There were a lot of reports and photos of Rita Dominic getting married.

However, a majority of the photos which the media use as evidence are simply photos from movies , where Rita Dominic plays a bride.

In real life, she is still single. The actress confessed that she wants her future husband to love her for who she is and not because she is famous, and revealed that she would never marry someone because of his riches either.

Read Also: 10 Nollywood superstars married at least twice

Kate Henshaw (48-yr-old)


Kate Henshaw is one of the most popular and talented actresses in Nollywood.

She was born in Cross River State and the oldest of four children. After completing her primary and secondary school in Lagos and Calabar, she spent one year at the University of Calabar reading remedial studies, and then majored in Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital. In 1993 Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was handed the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie.

However, not much has been said about her relationships, she was once married to Rod Nattal back in 2000 and the two split. She’s been unmarried ever since then.

Eucharia Anunobi (54-yr-old)


Popular Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi is a movie producer and pastor.

She was born on May 25th, 1965. Currently, Eucharia is 54 years old. Her birthplace is Owerri, Imo State.

Anunobi has a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Technology in Enugu.

She further got another education in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she studied the English Language.

Her first prominent role was in the series “Glamour Girls” in 1994. Acting turned out to be the occupation of her life, and she starred in more than 90 other movies, which include her most famous productions “Abuja Connection”, and “Letters to a Stranger”. Now, she serves as a pastor at the church in Egbeda.

Anunobi is not in a relationship. She got married to her first husband, Charles Ekwu, in 2000, but they divorced in 2006. Unfortunately, in August 2017, Anunobi’s son passed away at 15.

Genevieve Nnaji (40-yr-old)


Ace actor, producer and movie director Genevieve Nnaji was born in May 3, 1979.

In 2005, She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in making her the first actor to win the award.

Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, and grew up in Lagos. She is the fourth of eight children, she was raised in a middle-class family; her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a nursery school teacher. She attended Methodist Girls College (Yaba, Lagos), before transferring to the University of Lagos, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in creative arts. While at the university, she began auditioning for acting jobs in Nollywood.

However, recently, a picture of herself and Lynxxx surfaced online which has sparked loads of questions and guesses, Genevieve does not really disclose her personal life to the media often.

She has a daughter, Theodora Chimebuka Nnaji, whom she gave birth to when she was 17 years old.

Bimbo Akintola (49-yr-old)


Bimbo Akintola was born on May 5th, 1970 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She dreamed about acting from the young age and successfully completed the Theater Arts program at the University of Ibadan.

The debut movie of Bimbo Akintola was “OWO BLOW”, where she starred together with Femi Adebayo. This movie came out in 1995. Her next big work was “Out of Bounds.”

Critics and fans highly praise the talent of Bimbo Akintola, and she has been awarded multiple times for her ability to portray any character on the screen.

Despite her career successes, Bimbo Akintola was never married, and she did not have any children.

She is strongly against the social stereotype that every successful woman should have a man by her side.

She sees nothing wrong being single and encourages women who want to have biological children to have them regardless of their marital status, as she believes that single mothers can successfully raise their children if they are emotionally and financially stable.

Bukky Wright (52-yr-old)



Bukky was born on the 31 March 1967 to a Christian father and Muslim mother in Abeokuta.

She attended the University of Lagos, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

She began her acting career in 1996. She has featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English languages, including Wale Adenuga’s Television series Super story. Besides acting, she runs a Fashion house and Clothing line, B Collections and a beauty spa, B Wright.

Bukky’s marital life has been a subject of controversy.

Bukky Wright’s first husbands was Gboyega Amu, the marriage brought them, two children. But for some reason, the union was broken, and the actress started a relationship with Rotimi Makinde.
After few years Bukky Wright reportedly began dating famous journalist Femi Davies. The relationship ended after a year, and she moved on.
Bolaji Saheed, a music promoter, reportedly became the fourth husband of the actress, the marriage also ended. After that, she met her fifth husband, US-based Adewale Onitiri, this marriage recently crashed.

Faithia Williams (50-yr-old)


Faithia Williams popularly known as Faithia Balogun was born on February 5, 1969

She was born in Ikeja in February 1969. Her ancestry is from Okpara, Delta State.

She attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state, where she obtained the West African School Certificate before she proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic where she received a diploma certificate.

She has starred, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years. In 2008, she won the Africa movie Academy Award for the Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous and her movie Iranse Aje won the best indigenous film of the year.

She was formerly married to veteran nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun.

Their marriage hit rock bottom few and she has remained unmarried ever since.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/eight-female-nollywood-celebrities-unmarried-at-40-and-above/amp/

Jokes Etc / Re: Funny Chicken Pictures by emekson(m): 9:22pm On Dec 25, 2018
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Romance / Re: Viral Photos Of Unclad Pregnant Women by emekson(m): 4:48pm On Apr 14, 2018
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Romance / Bbnaija Nina Attacks Miracle For Telling Other Housemates They Had S3x by emekson(m): 8:28pm On Feb 22, 2018
Big Brother Naija Housemates, Miracle and Nina recently engaged in a heated verbal exchange. Nina accused her former strategic partner, Miracle of sharing their sexual encounter with the other housemates.

Recall, the pair were caught on camera twice, having sex in the big brother house, to the surprise of many.

On Wednesday, while in the diary room, Nina told Big Brother that she no longer understands Miracle as he was much more calm and a very cool guy when they were together.

Nina later confronted Miracle for telling other housemates their secret, in her words, she said; “You have change a lot. This is not the person I used to know.”


This angered Miracle who demanded what exactly he had done wrong. In response, Nina said, “I never know you talk too much. Why did you tell them that we had sex on camera.

“Our relationship has depreciated and you no longer care about me. I longer enjoy the relationship the way I used to.”

Miracle, on the other had, showed no remorse whatsoever as he gave reasons that they were no longer as close as before. He even told Nina not to jump to the conclusion that she knew him, asking, “For how long did you know me? How can you even say you know me before?”

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: EFL Cup Semi-Final: Chelsea vs Arsenal (0 - 0) On 10th January 2018 by emekson(m): 9:20pm On Jan 10, 2018
Kwese is showing it,
Also DBS local TV is viewing it
Celebrities / Re: 5 Female Celebrities Which Should Get Married In 2018 by emekson(m): 10:51pm On Dec 08, 2017
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Celebrities / 5 Female Celebrities Which Should Get Married In 2018 by emekson(m): 10:45pm On Dec 08, 2017
I believe, I am not the only being that knows the below listed females celebrities are old enough to marry but still living single despite their relevance in the entertainment industry.

I’m sure we can’t wait for them to tie their knot with a man next year.



1. Toyin Abraham


A popular Nollywood actress from Auchi, in Edo State, better known for her roles in Yoruba movies. She came into the Industry in 2003.

She has featured in a lot of award winning movies and she has won various awards. Her new movie Alakada reloaded was a sold out in the cinema this year.

The sensational actress who clocks 33years this year has been in relationship with a socialite named Seun Egbegbe but things seems not to work out between them as they part ways.

In 2013, actress Toyin Aimakhu who was heavily pregnant had her white wedding with an actor Adeniyi Johnson at Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

Later there was no news sigh of pregnancy and no news about a baby, maybe she had miscarriage. After some months of their wedding, the couples have not been seen together again.

The actress who is talented, energetic when it comes to delivery of movie roles. And she is one of the public’s favourite. I wonder why she is still single. We pray she finds a man in 2018.



2. Dayo Amusa


Dayo Amusa is a also a popular nollywood actress and recently has ventured into the the music industry and she has dropped some singles which her impressive. The Unforgivable producer was born in Lagos.

She is the first child in a family of five. She started her career professional in 2002. Although she acts mostly in Yoruba language films of Nollywood, she often appears in English films.

Dayo is the proprietress of PayDab Shools which has two locations in Ibadan and Lagos.

The screen diva is among the single woman in the industry, and I don’t think she is uncomfortable without a man. Well we hope she get hook up in 2018



3. Linda Ikeji


Linda Ifeoma Ikeji popularly known as Linda Ikeji is a Nigerian news carrier, blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She is best known for her blog. She is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

The popular blogger is 37 years old and she is also yet to get her future husband. After all, she is so beautiful, successful, and
talented. It’s just impossible I can’t man her.

She is said to be having a secret relationship with an ace producer Don Jazzy, we pray the dream comes true. This will be the biggest celebrity occasion in Africa if the dreams come true. We pray 2018 will be her year.



4. Rita Dominic


Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is one of the Top rated Nollywood Actress. Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo State. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions and she has won multi awards.

The gorgeous actress has clocked 42years, she was reported dating one of the most handsome actor Jim Iyke but seems they are no more in relationship.

She said early she won’t be getting married to satisfy the public interest, she rather will settle down when she finds who her heart desires. We pray God bless her with a man in 2018



5. Bimbo Akintola


Bimbo Akintola is a prestigious nollywood actress. Her debut acting was when she featured in the film OWO BLOW in 1995 alongside Femi Adebayo and followed up with Out of Bounds in 1997 with Richard Mofe Damijo. She has featured in more than 150 nollywood movies and has won multi awards over the years.

The sensational actress is 47-year-old, she is beautiful and hand working on set and I can’t still figure out the reason why she is not married. We hope God will bless her in 2018.



So guys do you agree with this list?

If no, tell us your reason, if yes, mention others in the comment section.

http://www..ng/entertainment/5-female-celebrities-get-married-2018

Romance / Re: Let Be Sincere, How Long Should The First Round Of Sex Last? by emekson(m): 7:44am On Dec 04, 2017
@lalasticlala help move this to FP to know or determine the true survey
Romance / Re: Let Be Sincere, How Long Should The First Round Of Sex Last? by emekson(m): 7:41am On Dec 04, 2017
paybak:
About 30 seconds is cool
Dude you need to see your doctor or seek deliverance

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Romance / Re: Let Be Sincere, How Long Should The First Round Of Sex Last? by emekson(m): 12:09am On Dec 04, 2017
Are you kidding me!!!
Romance / Let Be Sincere, How Long Should The First Round Of Sex Last? by emekson(m): 12:05am On Dec 04, 2017
Sex is a very important topic in the life of every human. Questions & answers about Sex matters to everyone of us, if not now, then later in the future when we finally get married.

Poor sex can break a relationship or marriage. It’s a very serious issue if a Man is not strong enough to satisfy his Girl or Wife’s sexual urge.

Also, if a lady is not Romantic or good in bed, such lady is definitely going to have a serious problem with guys and might end up losing any guy that comes her way.

However, Marriage/Relationship can become Stronger when both partners enjoy Sex whenever they get down � Sweet sex strengthens relationship �

No wonder those Rich married woman like running after Carpenters, Vulcanizers, Drivers and the likes as Sex partners when their Billionaire husband can’t last more than 1 minute in bed ��

Today, we are talking about “First Round Of Sex” – We all know the first round is always the Sweetest – I lie? In case you don’t agree with me, you can argue with your Ancestors.

Most times, the first round is always very short and quick but still the sweetest. You can spend a lifetime on other Rounds (Second, third, fourth), E no fit sweet reach the first one lai lai even Lai Mohammed knows �

However, we want to know how long the first round should last. I trust some guys will start looking for solutions if they found out their first round of sex duration is poor or low after reading through the comments this post will get.

Guys, in all sincerity, from your own point of view �

HOW LONG SHOULD THE FIRST ROUND OF SEX LAST?
We want to hear from you all.

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Education / Re: Ahmed Buhari Bature Set A New Record At NDA by emekson(m): 8:02am On Oct 04, 2017
I posted this first, why posting now
Nairaland / General / Bature: The Sokoto Boy Who Set A New Record At NDA by emekson(m): 7:30pm On Oct 02, 2017
Bature practically swept all the awards on offer during the Passing out Parade at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. He was so outstanding his statue was unveiled to perpetuate the memory of his sheer brilliance, focus, hard work and exceptional life of discipline.
According to military sources, by having his life size statue erected at the NDA (a relatively new tradition in the academy), he joins other exceptional cadets before him in the military Hall of Fame.

But he surpasses them all still: 2nd Lieutenant Ahmed Buhari Bature has set a record that will be difficult to match, much less beaten.

22-year-old Bature, from Sokoto State, is described by officers at the NDA as charismatic, hardworking and highly disciplined.

When a child does well, the whole village celebrates him. An elated spokesman to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State announced on Twitter and Facebook: “He won every accolade on offer. A statue was errected in his honor.”


Bature joined the academy in 2012 to study for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science. Through his consistent, sheer brilliance and discipline, he was said to have become a prep winger within a short time.

This means he was training other cadets who joined the academy for short service.

It is said that his going to England for further training at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst had to be deferred because he had become so valuable at training and mentoring other cadets.

He not only emerged the best in his department; in the final year of his training at the academy, he emerged as the Academy Cadet Adjutant (ACA).

The ACA, according to military sources, is the most senior/powerful cadet, and more or less the de facto administrator of his set in the academy. He oversees all the affairs of his (cadet) set and liaises with the military authorities in the academy on their behalf.


He is respected (indeed, feared) by his set and exercises vicarious authority on behalf of the military leadership in areas of discipline, welfare, training, drills and so on.

Usually, only cadets with exceptional all-round brilliance, and who have shown consistent promise (in all areas of training, academics, discipline, etc) are chosen as Academy Cadet Adjutant.

It is said that an ACA is a potential future Chief of Army Staff, and is so prized, protected and honoured.

As ACA (reportedly the youngest so far), Bature is said to have ‘administered’ over 2,300 cadets, possibly the largest ever in the history of the academy.

Saturday Tribune gathered from reliable military sources that Bature has, indeed, set a record as the first cadet ever in the NDA to have swept all the honours available the way he did.

Young Bature was said to have shone like a star during the Passing out Parade, as he was repeatedly called to receive awards.

Some of those awards include the ‘Indian Shield’, which is given to the best in cadet tactics; ‘Gold Medal Army’, which is given to the overall best among the army (cadets); and the ‘Golden Sword of Honour’, given to the best all-round cadet in academics, military courses, character and discipline.

The Sokoto State chapter of the National Youth Council is already celebrating him as a worthy ambassador for the youths, especially of Sokoto State.


A statement by the chairman of the council, Bello Bala Shagari, says Bature has become “a role model who has proven his worth and that of the young people of Sokoto State.

“We at the Youth Council believe that if the youth of Sokoto State are given the chance, such hardworking and excellent qualities that are inherent in our young people will come to light,” it state.

It then called on government of the state to continue the good work of identifying gifted young people of Sokoto State and honouring them in the best way possible.


http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/bature-sokoto-boy-set-new-record-nda/?amp_markup=1

Business / Re: Infographics: Analysis Of Quoted Nigerian Banks Financials by emekson(m): 1:15pm On Sep 10, 2017
Where is Keystone bank?
Romance / Re: Checkout These Amazing Pre-wedding Photos Of A Plus-sized Lady And Her Fiance. by emekson(m): 11:19pm On Jun 25, 2017
I thought have see it all :DI

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Romance / Checkout These Amazing Pre-wedding Photos Of A Plus-sized Lady And Her Fiance. by emekson(m): 11:11pm On Jun 25, 2017
Checkout These Amazing Pre-Wedding Photos Of A Plus-Sized Lady And Her Fiance.
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Sports / Re: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Nigeria Vs Spain 2 - 1 (Full Time) by emekson(m): 7:38am On Nov 20, 2016
yunnyp:
Is GOTV showing it?
Gotv is showing it

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Education / Re: LASU To Scrap Part-time Program. Releases 47,583 Satellite Campus Results by emekson(m): 9:16pm On Jul 24, 2016
Can someone please avail us the site where we can access the results
TV/Movies / Re: The Red Carpet Is Set For The Headies 2015 #theheadies2015 (live Updates) by emekson(m): 3:10am On Jan 02, 2016
OMG!!! Don Jazzy just pull a trigger YBNL VS MAVIN Beef goes on.
TV/Movies / Re: The Red Carpet Is Set For The Headies 2015 #theheadies2015 (live Updates) by emekson(m): 3:06am On Jan 02, 2016
This is going gaga YBNL nation angrily left stage....
TV/Movies / Re: The Red Carpet Is Set For The Headies 2015 #theheadies2015 (live Updates) by emekson(m): 12:38am On Jan 02, 2016
[quote author=STILESGANG pos=41564928]Did he say that?Didn't hear sha[/quote
The beef don start be that YCEE vs VECTOR....this show dey dull ooo.. No tanx to the djee
TV/Movies / Re: The Red Carpet Is Set For The Headies 2015 #theheadies2015 (live Updates) by emekson(m): 12:27am On Jan 02, 2016
***Jagaban wey never reach us**** vector Bleep up for that speech
Sports / Tyson Fury Beats Wladimir Klitschko To Become World Champion by emekson(m): 1:00am On Nov 29, 2015
Britain's Tyson Fury shocked the boxing world by
outpointing Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf to become
heavyweight champion of the world.
It was a dour and often messy fight but Fury, courtesy of
his superior boxing skills, fully deserved to be awarded a
unanimous decision.
Klitschko, whose nine-year reign as champion was brought
to an end, simply could not work the challenger out and
did not do enough to win.
Fury, who was awarded the fight 115-112, 115-112,
116-111 on the judges' scorecards, is now the WBA, IBF
and WBO champion.
"You're a great champion Vlad, thanks very much for
having me," said Fury, moments after his win was
announced.
The self-styled 'Gypsy King' had taunted his opponent
ahead of the fight and even dressed as Batman at one
news conference.
"It was all fun and games in the build-up, I just wanted to
be confident, young and brash," he said.
He then burst into a rendition of Aerosmith's hit ballad I
Don't Want To Miss A Thing, dedicating it to his wife and
his fans in Ireland, the UK, the United States and Germany.

source.. m.bbc.com/sport/boxing/34956022

Celebrities / Re: Headies Award 2014 Holds 8pm, This Evening; Here Are Your Nominees(see List) by emekson(m): 12:42am On Dec 15, 2014
Tuface wins 1st award follow by tha mavins
Politics / Re: Why Boko Haram Fight And Some Recommendations For Quelling Their Insurgency. by emekson(m): 6:34pm On Nov 08, 2014
Summarization pls

Science/Technology / Re: Why Do Cockroaches Die Upside Down? by emekson(m): 3:09pm On Sep 10, 2014
Which kind question be dis, have u Ever seen humanbeing
Dead standing

Politics / Re: Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola Profile by emekson(m): 6:05pm On Jul 11, 2014
Shegman22: Engr. Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola was born in
the month of May, 1957. He had his
primary and secondary education in Ondo
State , and later attended The Polytechnic ,
Ibadan , where he studied Mechanical
Engineering and graduated in 1980 . As a
pupil in the primary school , Rauf was a
centre -point around whom his mates
hovered for guidance and direction . As a
student, he was focused for remarkable
performance which he made distinctively
and seamlessly . In the Polytechnic , he
positioned himself to conquer his
environment by engaging in prolific studies.
The career man
Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of
Management ( FNIM) , Fellow of Nigerian
Society of Engineers ( FNSE) , Fellow of the
Nigerian Association of Technological
Engineers ( FNATE) and Fellow of the
Certified Marketing Communications
Institute of Nigeria ( FCMCIN ) , Rauf
Aregbesola has a wealth of experience
garnered through wide exposure in the
private sector , such as the Nigerian
External Telecommunications, now
renamed Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd .
and Lagos Airport Hotel , before
establishing his own Engineering Services
Company , Aurora Nigeria Limited , in 1986.
The company had handled numerous major
projects for both government and private
organisations in most States of the
Federation.
The politician
Politically, Rauf has been no less a
phenomenon . His involvement in politics
dates back to his undergraduate days
when he was Speaker of the Students ’
Parliament ( 1977 /78) , The Polytechnic,
Ibadan , and the President of the Black
Nationalist Movement ( 1978- 1980 ) . He
was also an active supporter of other
progressive students ’ movements
nationwide, which earned him , for instance,
the life membership of National



Association of Technological Students . In
June 1990 , he became an elected delegate
to the SDP Inaugural Local Government
Area Congress. In July of the same year,
he was also a delegate to its first National
Convention in Abuja .
Rauf Aregbesola , as a pro - democracy and
human rights activist , was a major
participant in the demilitarisation and pro -
democracy struggles of the 1990s . Prior to
his appointment as the Lagos State
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure
( 1999 -2007 ) , he was Director of the Bola
Ahmed Tinubu Campaign Organisation
( BATCO) , which engineered the electoral
victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as
the Governor of Lagos State in 1999 . He
performed similar feat using the platform
of Independent Campaign Group ( ICG) to
ensure the re- election of Asiwaju for a
second term in office.
The Commissioner
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola acquitted himself
excellently as Commissioner for Works and
Infrastructure in Lagos State between 1999
and 2007 with the strength of his
commitment to selfless service . His
diligence, sincerity and tirelessness in the
administration of the vast Ministry of
Works and Infrastructure , as well as
supervision of the Public Works
Corporation and State Electricity Board,
has been acknowledged as being
responsible for the outstanding success
recorded by the Tinubu administration ,
especially in road rehabilitation /
maintenance and street lighting ; and
achievement that solidly laid the
foundation for the actualisation of Lagos
as the model of development and good
governance as being sustained by Governor
Babatunde Raji Fashola today . Indeed, it is
a known fact that he is one of the brains
behind the infrastructural re - engineering
that has now resulted in the
transformation of social amenities in Lagos
State .
Some of the novel achievements and
innovations due to Aregbesola ’ s visionary
qualities and enterprise include the
redefinition and application of new
aesthetic standards to ministry blocks and
offices as corporate workplaces ; vision and
mission definition , annual staff retreats
and modern manpower capacity building
trainings; introduction of facility
management practices ; pioneering
achievements in PR ( ministry journal ) and
IT ( website ) operation; Pioneering Private/
Public Sector Partnership Ventures ; Award-
winning best practices projects ; etc.
The believer and advocate of the rule of
law
Aregbesola ’ s belief in the sanctity of the
rule of law is exemplary.
Engr. Rauf Aregbesola , on the platform of
the then Action Congress ( AC ) contested
for the Governorship of Osun State in the
April 2007 elections , and won . To be so
declared, however , took close to four years
of what must go down as one of the most
titanic mandate recovery legal battles of all
time , and a moment for the manifestation
of the omnipotence of the Almighty God
and his steadfastness in support of those
who rely on him.
Having gone through the tribunal of first
instance, an appeal and a retrial tribunal ,
the second appeal court, delivering
judgment on October 26, 2010, declared
Aregbesola governor and ordered he be
sworn in the next day.
Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola , since
assuming office as Governor of the State of
Osun on October 27 , 2010 , has redefined
the meaning of governance in the public
sector , not just with symbolic posturing ,
but real and sustainable interventions that
will presently enhance the quality of life of
everyone that lives or works in the State of
Osun . Rebranding of the state as the ipinle
Omoluabi ( State of the Virtuous ) started
from himself, adopting the title Ogbeni ,
simply Mister, in deference to the singular
Excellency of the Almighty God. In just over
a year , the chronicle of his achievements is
astounding, and may be summarised as a
chain of “O -Models”, the most astonishing
been the engagement of 20 , 000 youth in
the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme
within his first 100 days in office; an
accomplishment without precedence that
has become the model for others to follow .
The strategist /visionary
Rauf is a born strategist . Throughout his
life , whether as a pupil, student or career
man ; political appointee or Governor,
Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has
applied the art and science of strategy to
ensure success in all endeavours in which
he is engaged. He strategised and was
outstanding as a student. He strategised
and was efficient and effective as a career
man . He strategised and was
accomplished as a grassroots politician .
He strategised and was excellent as a
commissioner in Lagos State . He
strategised to reclaim his mandate when
he was rigged out in the race to offer
selfless service to the good people of
Osun . He strategised to lay a sound
foundation for a regenerated Osun State
knowing that sustainable development
does not happen with ‘ quick fix ’ methods ,
tools , and techniques. He is strategising
to position Osun and the good people of
the state appropriately in the geo-
economic milieu of Nigeria . He is a fervent
believer in the dictum that strategists do
not fail and so will not fail the people of
Osun .
Committed to a better, egalitarian society ,
Aregbesola , though fully anxious to build a
society with massive physical
infrastructures that promote better living ,
believes in first pursuit of those human
values that can pave the way for the
emergence of that total man , who is
socially responsible . Hence his dogged
pursuit of programmes extra - curricular
schemes, such as the Calisthenics ,
Omoluabi Boys and Girls Club, and other
schemes aimed at re -orientating the
youths to channel their energies towards a
society where the promotion of the
common , collective goods will dominate
the crazy pursuit of the good of the self .
He stirs the hornet’ s nests often ; but ,
these are in his determined attempts to
break the norms to achieve extra - ordinary
results . To date , he has ignited debates on
federalism , restructuring of education
towards functionality , equity, justice and
fairness in all spheres of life . Even in the
face of mounting criticisms, he holds
tenaciously to his ideas , convinced that
oppositions to them are products of long
years of military rule, ignorance of what is
even good for humanity and the acute
manipulative capacities of those whose
interest it is to keep the ordinary people
perpetually subjugated .
The family man
An exemplary family man , Rauf Aregbesola
is a loving husband and caring father .
Married to Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola , he
has nurtured his family with equal devotion
and commitment.
For these reasons, he is a thinker , ardent
performer, a visionary leader , a
transformational leader, an agent of
strategic change, a man for the people ;
Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola , Governor
of the State of Osun .
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