Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa: Get to Know the New Governor of Ondo State

Early Life and Education

Birth and Family:

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was born on January 12, 1965, to Mr. Titus Akande and Mrs. Rosanah Moyebi Aiyedatiwa (of blessed memory) in Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Educational Background:

• Elementary Education: Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Primary School, Obe-Nla/Obe Adun, Ilaje LGA, 1970-1976.
• Secondary Education: Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos, 1982.
• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE): Lagos State College of Education (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education), Ijanikin, Lagos, 1986.
• Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: University of Ibadan, 2001.
• Post Graduate Certification in Chief Executive Education (CEP) in Business Management: Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, Lekki, Lagos, 2009.
• Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA): University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2013.

Professional Journey

Career and Business Ventures:

• Scoa Assembly Plant Plc., Apapa, Lagos – Inventory/Store Officer, 1982-1983.
• Reliance International Schools, Ijokodo, Ibadan – Assistant Head Teacher, 1987-1990.
• Universal Pharmaceutical Supply Co. Ltd., Ikeja, Lagos – Marketing Officer, 1990-1993.
• Global Trust Limited, Gbagada Lagos – Assistant Investment Analyst, 1992-1993.
• Biz Mart Nigeria Limited, Lagos Island, Lagos – General Merchandise Manager, 1994-1996.

Entrepreneurship:

• MD/CEO of Blue Wall Group of Companies established in 1996.
  • Blue Wall Nigeria Ltd. (Trading Company)
  • Blue Wall BDC Nigeria Ltd. (CBN-licensed foreign exchange trading company)
  • Blue Wall Safety Travels and Tours (IATA licensed Travel Agency and Logistic Company).

Political Engagement

Political Affiliation:

• Joined active politics in 2011 as a card-carrying member of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
• All Progressives Congress (APC) member since 2014.

Political Milestones:

• National Delegate from Ondo State at APC National Convention, Abuja, 2014.
• House of Representative Candidate for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, 2015.

National Appointments

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC):

• Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State on the Board of NDDC, 2018-2019.

Professional Recognitions:

• National Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), 2004-2010.
• Chairman of South West Zone of ABCON, 2010-2011.
• Trustee/Treasurer, Ilaje League of Professional.
• President of Chief Executive Class ’18 (CEP18) of Lagos Business School, Alumni Association.
• Executive Member of Lagos/South West Network of University of Liverpool Global Alumni.
• Conferred with a platinum award by the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN) on September 16, 2021.

Deputy Governor of Ondo State

Re-election:

• Re-elected Deputy Governor of Ondo State on October 11, 2020, alongside Governor Akeredolu.

Inauguration:

• Sworn into office as Deputy Governor on February 24, 2021.

Personal Life

Family:

• Married with three children.