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The making of Engineer OMOWAIYE.

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THE global events point to one fact that the world longs for people who will stand up for what they believe, even if they have to stand alone, leaders whose courage has such a strong sense of purpose and security that they welcome the unknown.
Engineer Oluremi Omowaiye, a COREN Registered Engineer and ICT specialist, is a man with a rare courage and this has helped him to move various organizations, personalities and governments from the state of relegation to the limelight. He was born about four decades ago at Ilesa, State of Osun,Nigeria.

A 2003 Electrical/Electronics Engineering graduate of  the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Engineer Omowaiye equally has a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with expertise in Financial Management.

Not yet done with his pursuit, the young and enterprising Omowaiye started his professional career as a Trainee in the hardware/telecom department of  EcoBank Lagos , later to the Electrical Engineering department of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Imo state. He served as the ICT Assistant to the then Vice Chancellor of LAUTECH as well as the Head of LAUTECH Web Technology between 2006- 2010.

What a man cannot propagate before his death is not success, while in LAUTECH, the multi-tasking and dynamic engineer pioneered the design and deployement  of the students web portal and financial automation system of the institution, a remarkable feat which is still operational till date. Blessed with a passion to lift the fortunes of his community and people, in 2007, Engineer Remi Omowaiye rendered qualitative services to his state when he served as a consultant to the UNIOSUN Implementation committee. Based on merit and mental capacity for productivity, he was distinguished with another appointment to serve as a Technical consultant on ICT/ETF projects for the Osun State College of Education Ilesa.

Heroes are ordinary people, but with extraordinary determination, he also served as consultant to Thaboera IT Solutions, South Africa . Impressively, he maintained a rhythmic success story just as he served as consultant to The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), serving as the Deputy Head Technical on Virtual Institute of Technical Education in Africa (VIHEAF ) Project for UNESCO  Bamako Cluster Office in 2009.

The skillful Omowaiye has deep knowledge in computer programming and wireless technology, his optimistic hunger for competitive advantage and consuming passion for academic pursuit earned him a significant reputation as he is a Microsoft Certified Developer (MCPD) as well as a globally certified hacker who has to his credit about ten ICT Internationally recognized certifications. His versatility and unending search for knowledge has given his professional career and advancement a magnificent exposure to study in four continents of the world, Remi is scholarly trained in Nigeria, France, Ghana, United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, United Kingdom, India and Senegal.

In practical display of his acquired skills over the years, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) hired Remi Omowaiye as their Lead Forensic Expert at the National Assembly/State Election Petition Tribunal in 2011. His foray and pursuit in politics is objectively to channel his ICT competence and rewarding experience to articulate, propagate and emancipate his immediate environment in the overall interest of the government and the governed through unquantifiable service, this was instrumental to his first political appointment in the Year 2012 as a Special Assistant on Electronic Media by The Governor of The State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.

The savvy computer guru and political disciple of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu school of progressivism displayed proficiency, maturity and unparalleled leadership traits having been selectively chosen to serve in several governmental committees in implementation and advisory roles with preferential edge in Health, Education, ICT, Information, Agriculture among others.

The Ijesa born technocrat was an integral part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Committee of Ogbeni Aregbesola re-election bid in 2014 and the Director of Data Ogbeni Aregbesola door 2 door campaign organisation (OD2D). Having served as media/information management consultant with proven track performances to notable politicians within and outside the South West, he was also an active member of the APC Presidential campaign for South West , where he intelligently contributed meaningfully to the publicity committee. As a reward of his immense contribution, support and loyalty to the ethics and principles upon which the threshold of  the Aregbesola administration stands, he was elevated by the Governor to the post of Technical Director to OSBC / Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Electronic Media and Broadcast in December 2014, a position he served meritoriously before his recent nomination where he had performed exceptionally and wonderfully well as a rare breed of honest political class.

Till date, the intellectual brainbox is still a consultant to United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) as well as a consultant and technical adviser to the Honourable Minister of Health of The Federal Republic of Nigeria on Strategic Communications and Technology Support. He is an active member of Osun Cancer Detection and Management project team.

Engineer Remi Omowaiye is a consummate politician with a broad view of implementing the ideology and vision of the APC manifesto, very accessible and accommodating, his general interest is engrossed in qualitative service delivery with commitment and diligence. He is a timely goal setter and goal getter, he is best described as a professional in political space. He is an alumnus of Media Academy, Capetown South Africa. He also attended Koeing Solutions India.

He is highly proficient in web programming, micro processor programming, he has a midas touch of excellence in Broadcast production and technology and an expert in Telemedicine. Unarguably, he is a social media guru, a platform through which he has distinguished himself as an accomplished political technocrat across the country and beyond.

A motivational and inspirational leader to his generation, Engineer Omowaiye has attended many fora, seminars, conferences and educational summits locally and internationally, with several academic publications to his untainted credit. He is one of the Must-Look-Out cabinet members in the newly constituted team of Aregbesola’s administration.

Omowaiye was screened on Tuesday 9th May, 2017 by the Osun State House of Assembly.

 

Sourced from the resume submitted to the Osun State House of Assembly.

 

 

 

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Oyo South APC Candidate, Oseni, Takes Delivery of 20 New Transformers for Distribution

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Oseni, has taken delivery of 20 additional transformers for distribution to communities across the district as part of efforts to address electricity challenges and strengthen local infrastructure.

The latest consignment is expected to provide relief to communities grappling with inadequate power supply, particularly households, traders, artisans and small-scale business owners whose economic activities are often hampered by unreliable electricity.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, Oseni, who currently represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), described electricity as a critical driver of economic growth, community development and improved living standards.

He said the intervention was informed by the need to respond to the everyday challenges confronting residents, noting that access to reliable electricity remained essential to both domestic and commercial activities.

“We recognise the difficulties our people face as a result of inadequate electricity supply. For traders, artisans, small business owners and families, reliable power is not a luxury but an important part of their daily lives. The arrival of these 20 additional transformers is another practical step towards responding to those concerns and supporting our communities,” he said.

The lawmaker explained that the transformers would be distributed to identified communities based on their electricity needs, adding that care would be taken to ensure the equipment served its intended purpose and delivered tangible benefits to residents.

He further stressed that effective representation should go beyond political promises and public pronouncements, noting that elected leaders must demonstrate their commitment through practical interventions that address the needs of their constituents.

“Our people deserve more than promises. They deserve leadership that pays attention to their challenges and is committed to finding practical ways to address them. We will continue to support initiatives that improve living conditions, strengthen local businesses and bring development closer to our communities,” he added.

The latest delivery adds to Oseni’s infrastructure support efforts across Oyo South, with electricity supply remaining a major concern for many communities in the senatorial district.

The intervention is also expected to complement his earlier efforts to improve electricity distribution and service delivery across the affected communities.

Oseni reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents and promoting sustainable development across Oyo South.

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‎Oseni Hails Folarin’s Political Experience, Contributions at 63

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‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 63rd birthday, acknowledging his years of political experience and contributions to public service.

Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Friday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He described Folarin’s birthday as an occasion to reflect on a career marked by years of involvement in legislative affairs and the political development of Oyo State and Nigeria.

‎The federal lawmaker noted that Folarin had established himself as a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, having served in different legislative and political capacities, particularly as Senate Leader.

He said the former Senate leader’s experience in the legislature had given him valuable insight into governance, public service and the responsibilities of political leadership.

The APC chieftain added that Oyo State needed the collective wisdom and contributions of its political leaders, irrespective of their political affiliations, to sustain peace, stability and development.

He said, “Senator Teslim Folarin is a man whose years in public service have given him considerable experience in the political and legislative affairs of our country. His contributions to Oyo State and his commitment to public life are worthy of acknowledgement.

“On this special occasion, I celebrate him and wish him many more years of good health, wisdom and fulfilment.”

Oseni further wished the former Senate Leader renewed strength and greater opportunities to contribute to the development of his community, Oyo State and the country.

‎He also prayed for God’s continued protection, sound health and guidance for Folarin, expressing hope that his new year would bring him peace, happiness and greater accomplishments.

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Oyo South: Oseni releases N110m for ICT, water, solar streetlights in Ibarapa East

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The Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has released N110m for youth digital training, boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

According to a statement by the lawmaker’s media aide, Idowu Ayodele, made available to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, the intervention comprises N10m for equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) Secretariat’s Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICT) and N100m for the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights in Eruwa, Lanlate and other communities across the local government.

Oseni, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the ICT centre allocation was intended to provide modern equipment to strengthen digital training and equip young people with practical skills relevant to employment and entrepreneurship.

He said the investment was driven by the need to prepare young people for the demands of an increasingly technology-driven economy.

“Our young people have talents and ambitions, but they need access to the right tools and opportunities. Equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) ICT Centre is a practical step towards helping them develop useful skills, become more self-reliant and compete for opportunities in the digital economy,” he was quoted as saying.

The lawmaker explained that the larger allocation of N100m would support the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East.

He said the boreholes would improve access to water for households, while the streetlights would enhance security, improve visibility and make community roads and public spaces safer after dark.

Idowu said the latest intervention was in addition to the lawmaker’s earlier constituency development efforts in Ido and Ibarapa East local government areas, particularly in basic infrastructure and youth development.

He added that distributing the projects across the 10 wards was aimed at ensuring that communities across the local government benefited from the intervention.

“Our responsibility is to support projects that respond to the real needs of our people. Access to water, safer public spaces and opportunities for our young people are important to the well-being of our communities,” Oseni was further quoted as saying.

The APC senatorial candidate reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation and sustained grassroots engagement, assuring residents that he would continue to support initiatives addressing the needs of communities across the district.

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