Fourteen notable personalities from all walks of life were Sunday, August 25 unveiled as the patrons of the Lagos state chapter of The Muslim Congress (TMC), Nigeria’s leading faith-based organisation, with the aim of developing visionary leaders and producing goal-oriented Muslims.
Muslim News sought and got permission to publish the profiles of the inducted Nigerians who have the mandate to contribute to the growth of Islam through the society.
Hon. Dr AbdulHakeem Abdul Lateef
Hon. Dr Abdulhakeem Mobolaji Abdullateef is a senior Legal Practitioner and the immediate past Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Lagos State Government.
The Former Special Adviser to the Governor on Political and Legislative Powers Bureau, Lagos State Government is a man with many feathers to his cap. Dr AbdulHakeem, he was former Honourable Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Oshodi Isolo Constituency II and former Chairman of several committees.
Hon. AbdulHakeem is the Chief Imam, Lagos State House of Assembly Central Mosque and Former Chairman and Amirul Hajj, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. He is the Founder and Chairman, the Straight Path Initiative for the Welfare of Prisoners and Patients and President, Human Rights Initiative and Development Projects.
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Hon. Dr AbdulHakeem Obtained Bachelors of Laws LL.B (Hons) and Masters of Laws LL.M from the University of Lagos and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Lagos State University. He bagged a Doctorate degree PhD in Law and Legislative Drafting from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
He holds several Masters Degree and professional certifications in as many international institutions overseas such as the Business School, Netherlands, University of Liverpool, Anglia Ruskin University, Said Business School, Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Sloan, USA, Metropolitan School of Business & Management, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) FNIM, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria fnimn, Chartered Institute of Administration FCIA, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria FCTI and countless others. He is a Member of the Nigerian Bar Association and International Bar Association.
Alhaji Rasak Afolabi
Alhaji Rasak Adisa Afolabi, a graduate of Business Administration from the prestigious University of Lagos is an icon who has made a remarkable impact in the Telecom industry. Alhaji Afolabi joined the now-defunct Nigerian Telecommunications (NITEL) in 1980 where he served diligently in different capacities.
His versatility was an evident part of his career spanning over 2 decades, a Fiber cable expert who also commands renowned expertise in internet and satellite SAT-3 where his exploits saw him traversed different part of the world notably Germany. He was until 2014 the Executive Marketing Manager (Technical) of Dizengoff PLC, a role he assumed back in 2009.
Alhaji Afolabi is happily married and blessed with 5 beautiful children. He is a professional to the core, a telecommunication expert with several professional certifications under his belt. He holds a Masters Degree in Economics and Public Administration. His educational background started at Saint Martin Primary School, Mushin from where he proceeded to National College, Yaba before moving on to University of Lagos, Akoka, for his tertiary education.
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Alhaji Afolabi is passionate about farming and he is also an active member of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). He is currently a Patron to Al-Amin Schools and Istijabah Mosque.
Dr Shehu Akintade
Dr Shehu Tunji Akintade is a medical doctor and the Chief Medical Director, Hamaab Medical Centre, Ikorodu. Dr Akintade, an Alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, is a widely travelled medical practitioner with an unquenchable thirst for humanitarian projects.
His exploits in medical practice have seen him win many laurels among which are Merit awards with the Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN), Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) and Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) to mention but a few. He has also had a stint with several development partners in the health sector.
He is a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) and the Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) among several other organizations.
Dr Akintade loves meeting and counselling people as a pastime and has mentored many to greatness. The father of 3 attended Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary and High school before his sojourn to the University of Ilorin t where he bagged a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Degree.
Alhaji Ibrahim Salau
Alh. Ibrahim Salau is the Managing Director of one of the leading Environmental management companies in Nigeria, Environmental Accord Limited. He is a member of many professional organizations in Nigeria and abroad. He is an expert in consultancy services for environmental information and risk management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Masters (MSc) Degree from the University of Lagos. The proud father of 4 attended Bariga Primary School and Muslim College, Oworonsoki.
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Alhaji Salau is a football enthusiast and a recipient of the Fate Foundation Alumni Model Entrepreneur (FAME) award, 2019.
Alhaji Hakeem Olawuyi
Alhaji Dapo Olawuyi is a native of Irepodun LGA of Kwara state. He is a respected Real Estate Developer whose work experience span over thirty years in Building and Construction.
He was once a general manager Olawuyi Construction Limited close to twenty years.
He is presently the Chairman of Dapo-Ola Construction Limited, the company he pioneered since 2009. Alhaji Dapo loves traveling and building, he is the patron of Lagos state Real Estate Developer Association. Alhaji Hakeem is happily married with children.
Alhaji Sani Hassan
Alhaji Sani Hassan is an unassuming and dedicated civil servant with an accomplished career spanning over 2 decades. He is currently the Deputy Director, Department of Petroleum Resources.
Formerly a Lecturer with the Borno State College of Basic Studies, Bama, Alhaji Hassan is a versatile and consummate professional who has had different career stint in as many fields. He is an Explorationist, an Academic and a proud farmer.
A trained Geologist, Alhaji Hassan is an active member of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
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He is an Alumnus of the University of Maiduguri and an old student of the famed Government College, Damaturu. He earlier had his elementary education at Central Primary school, Maiduguri.
Blessed with 4 children, Alhaji Hassan is a family man who enjoys going places and has visited many parts of the world including UAE, Tanzania, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. He loves sport with a particular interest in Car Racing and finds leisure in farming.
Lukeman Ayorinde Cardoso
Alhaji Lukeman Ayorinde Cardoso is a seasoned Electrical Engineer with over 25 years of work experience in the Oil and Gas sector. He has also been active in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
His professional affiliation cut across the flagship Engineering professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) among others. He is a COREN certified practitioner and also holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Alhaji Cardoso is the Chairman of NASFAT, Eti-Osa Branch and a Patron of Crystal Muslim Organisation. He is married and gifted with 4 children. He loves playing Golf and Tennis.
Alhaji Mustapha AbdulAhmed Olorunfemi
Alhaji Mustapha AbdulAhmed Olorunfemi is an American trained, thoroughbred administrator. He attended the New Jersey University where he was awarded Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 1996. And in 1998, he bagged a Masters Degree also in Business Administration at Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey.
Alhaji Mustapha was appointed Assistant Vice President, Finance at the Worldwide Media Service, New Jersey. He had close working relations with some of the world’s leading blue-chip companies among which are General Electric and Merril Lynch.
Between June 1998 and October 1999, Alhaji Mustapha worked as a Senior Manager with KPMG Consulting, New Jersey. He was the Financial application Manager at Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Newark, New Jersey and was also involved in the Financial Application Rollout at Fedex, Memphis.
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He has many awards to his name among which is Best Collaborative Application Award from the Mayor of New York in 2009. He also bagged an honorary award of Dean’s Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio.
He holds a number of professional qualifications including an Oracle EBS certification from the Oracle University, USA, Database Administration & Designs from Rutgers University and a Project Management Certification from the City of New York Training Department. Alhaji Mustapha, who is an old student of Ansar-Ud-een College, Isolo, is happily married and gifted with 5 children.
Engineer Olalere Rafiu Kayode
Engr. Olalere Rafiu Kayode is an accomplished academic of nearly 3 decades of pure dedication. Engr. Kayode graduated from the University of Ilorin bagging a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Engr) Degree in 1990. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1997 at the University of Maiduguri.
He then proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained his Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mechanical Engineering, 2001 and later obtained Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Thermofluid at the University of Lagos in 2008.
Engr. Kayode, who is currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering in Birmingham, UK, is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) and Nigeria Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He is also a COREN certified Engineering expert.
He taught at the Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State between 1991 and 2008 before joining Lagos Polytechnic where he lectures to date. He is proficient in Mechanical services and automotive emission control and also trades in Agricultural products.
Engr. Kayode was, until 2010, the Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering at Lagos State Polytechnic. Between 2005 and 2008, he served as the Director, Center of Excellence at the Ramat Polytechnic. He was the Secretary of the Association of Staff Union of Polytechnics between 1997 and 1999 at the Ramat Polytechnic.
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He attended Ajegunle Primary School, and Ansar-Ud-Deen in Saki, Oyo State where he was honoured with the award of Best Science Student. The proud father of 5 is a member of the Ansar-Ud-Deen and loves travelling.
Alhaji Olaseni Issa Adio Alakija
Alhaji Olaseni Issa Adio Alakija is a consummate professional with cognate experience of many years. The graduate of Insurance from the Lagos State Polytechnic worked with Lombard Insurance Company Limited between 1983 and 1985. He joined the Nigerian Ports Authority in 1988 where he has served in many capacities to date.
Alhaji Alakija holds a Masters of Business Administration (Marketing) from Lagos State University, Ojo. He is an Associate Member, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria and Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria.
He attended St. David’s Primary School, Lafiaji, Lagos and Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo and is happily married and gifted with 3 Children.
Alhaji Kashif Bode Oyedele
Alhaji Kashif Bode Oyedele, is a former Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos State. A scion of the popular Orimedu family of Ibeju Lekki LGA, Alhaji Oyedele is a respected industrialist who carved a niche for himself in his cognate experience which dates back to the early 1980s.
An accomplished chartered accountant, Alhaji Oyedele became a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) in 1983 and presently sits on the board of many companies among which is Med View Airlines.
The graduate of Accounting from Lagos State College of Science and Technology (now LASPOTECH) is married to two wives and blessed with children. Alhaji Oyedele is currently the Chairman of Dolphin Estate Muslim Community, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Alhaji Basheer Bello
Alhaji Adegboyega Basheer Bello is the former Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Oando Marketing, a role he assumed after holding several positions in the organisation. He commenced his professional career with KPMG, an audit, tax and financial advisory firm as an intern in 1998.
Alhaji Bello then joined OCEANIC BANK (now ECO BANK) in year 2000 as an Analyst in the financial control and planning department of the bank and later rose to the position of Head, Management Information System.
His business interests ranges from farming to property development and commodity trading.
He holds a B.Sc Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos and a masters in Business Administration (MBA), United Kingdom (UK).
He is also an alumnus of Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and a fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA). He is currently the chairman/CEO of Skywide Group of Companies.
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