EKITI Ekiti State created 16 years ago, precisely Oct 1st 1996 was a dream realized after a long battle that started shortly after d creation of old Ono State. D struggle was nothing but 4 Ekiti 2 be governed by Ekitis. The battle had been won half-way, by d mere geographic calving of a state called Ekiti, making it 1 of d 36 states of d Federal Republic of Nigeria. All effort 2 put a political leadership that is devoid of foreign influence has been thwarted. 2014 offers another opportunity 4 Ekiti, shall we now rise up and give Ekiti what it has long desired- A true servant,-home bred, home grown and home based to lead us. With utmost respect, we hereby present HON. ROPO OGUNBOLUDE AS GOVERNOR IN 2014. THE MAN ROPO OGUNBOLUDE: A SOCIO-POLITICS-HISTORICAL PROFILE. BIRTH AND PARENTAGE Honourable Matthew Oluropo Ajayi Ogunbolude, a contemporary political icon, was born some six decades ago. He was born 2 a very humble parentage of High chief james Ogunbolude and Madam Rachael Ogunbolude from d ancient town of Ise-Ekiti in Ise-Orun L/G Area of Ekiti State. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Honourable Ogunbolude had his early education in Ise Ekiti. He was at d popular Ise Emure Grammar Schools 4 his secondary education between 1968 1971. In 1976, he obtained his B.sc. (Hons) degree in Agricultural Economics from University, of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife). In 1980, he became a Chartered Accountant, courtesy of d apex professional body known as d Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN). He bagged d Fellow of d Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (FCA) in 1990. ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. Hon Ropo Ogunbolude has over d years acquired significant administrative/professional experience. He had served in various administrative/professional hemispheres. The salient ofthem are highlighted as follow: One year NYSC mandatory service at k the rank to become a senior Auditor(1977-1979). Head office Accountant, vitafoam Nigeria Plc(1980-1982) Finance Manager, first city merchant Bank(1983-1984) General manager, kaypee furniture & joinery co Ltd(1984-1985) Managing Director, OMO Investment(Nig)Ltd & Ogunbolude &chartered Accountants(1990-1992) Principal lecturer, Ondo state polytechnic,owo(now Rufus Giwa polytechnic owo..RUGIPO)(1986-1987)a position he held until hour veered from academy into politics in 1988. POLITICAL EXPERIENCE Between 1988 and 1989, Hon Ogunbolude served as Vice-Chairman/Supervisor 4 Works in Ekiti South L/G. In 1993, he was elected d first Executive Chairman of Emure Ise Orun L/G. He was appointed a federal Commissioner, National Population Commission In 2001 by His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President and commander-in Chief of d federal Republic Of Nigeria. He served in that capacity between 2001 and 2006. Between 2009 and 2010, he was a cabinet rank Special Adviser 2 d Ekiti State Governor on Legislative Affairs.p Feat. Hon Ropo ogunbolude is @ notable grass root mobilizer. He had been directly involve inyouth mobilization and activism. His political history. He had recorded some colossal political feat some of which ǎ̜̣̍я̥ε̲̣̣̣highlighted below... - he fought for creation of emure ise orun local gov. - he was one of the founding father ợ̣̣̝̇̇̇f̶̲̥̅̊ ekiti state. He was part of the struggle that eventually culminated I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the creation of ekiti state in 1996. - he had at one time or the other his party, I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ particular PDP at various committee level as a dedicated, loyal,discipline,and trusted political leader.. -between 1993-2003, he successfully represent his local gov. As a delegate to local gov and state congress and national convention.. -he was deeply involve I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the. Formation funding and management ợ̣̣̝̇̇̇f̶̲̥̅̊ political parties(including PDP) I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his local gov and state. - his local gov was one of the two (out ợ̣̣̝̇̇̇f̶̲̥̅̊ 16) won by the PDP in ekiti state in 1999. - I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ 2003, his local gov delivered the chairman,@member of house of assembly, house of Representative member and senator.
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