Mobolaji Ogunlende
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Mobolaji Ogunlende | |
|---|---|
 RAK | |
| Special Adviser, Lagos State Ministry Of Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Assumed office October 13, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Leicester, University of Aberdeen, Lagos Business School |
| Occupation | Founder, Real Acts of Kindness Foundation |
Mobolaji Ogunlende is the Special Adviser, Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations, Chairman, Governing Council, National Youth Service Corps, Lagos State,[1] a manager,[2] and a philanthropist.[3] He is the founder of a non-profit organization, the Real Acts of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation.[4]
Mobolaji Ogunlende was awarded the African Courage Prize for Investment in Youth and Enterprise Development at the African Young Luther King Heroes Summit.[5][6]
Education[edit]
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in business economics from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and a Master of Science degree in hydrocarbon enterprise from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.[7] He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, Nigeria.[8]
Career[edit]
Public sector[edit]
On 13 October 2022, the executive governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu appointed Ogunlende as Special Adviser on Ministry of Special Duties & international Relations.[9]
Philanthropy and humanitarian services[edit]
- Contributing gift items to Lagos State Ministry of Education: For the Lagos State Ministry of Education Awards, RAK Development Foundation through Mobolaji Ogunlende donated gifts to teachers who stood out in the merit awards.[10]
- Partnered with TAP – The Aggregators Program to distribute palliatives across 3 communities of 455 households.[11]
- Donation of wheelchairs to members of the community of people living with disabilities in Badagry.[12]
- Continuous empowerment of the Badagry Women Development Forum through various programs for women empowerment such as supporting their SMEs with start-up items, financial injection, etc.[13]
- Sponsoring the campaign against rape and domestic violence against women and young girls through awareness programs and security items.[14]
- Sponsored an inter-religious exercise that saw a pastor visit all the 323+ Badagry communities for inter-denominational and inter-faith prayers. Empowered the pastor with a motorbike, electronic speaker, camera, and funding.[15]
- Donated equipment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) responsible for NIN registrations to ease the pressure of the on-going registrations in the community.[16]
- Giving continuous support to SMEs within the community i.e.. donated air-conditioners to barbing saloons, donated grinding machines, fridges, freezers, hair-dryers, generators, etc. to empower women and men-led SMEs.
- Completed an abandoned electrification project for Todovi Community in Badagry who had not had any power supply for over 5 years.[17]
- Empowered youths to train for CBT (Computer-Based Tests) exams and improve their UTME scores.
- Construction and maintenance of multiple pipe-borne water installations across Badagry.[18]
- Promoting sports by co-sponsoring the local league within the community. Encouraging local football teams by Jersey donations and covering expenses related to logistics.
- Runs an annual feeding program for Muslim faithful during Ramadan which feeds up to 500 people daily.[19]
- Deep dedication to women empowerment projects by kick-starting over 50 SMEs headed by women across Badagry in the over 3 years of the foundation’s existence
- Empowered widows of fallen heroes in Badagry to mark the 62nd Independence anniversary of Nigeria.[20][21][22]
Awards[edit]
- in 2021, Awarded the ‘Young Person of the Year’ at the maiden edition of the Lagos Youth Awards.[23]
- Nigeria Volunteers Award Hall of Fame.[24]
References[edit]
- ↑ admin (2022-12-06). "Mobolaji Ogunlende implores Corp members to Uphold NYSC Policy". BCN. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ↑ "MR. OGUNLENDE MOBOLAJI ABUBAKRE -Special Adviser". Ministry Of Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "RAK Foundation Pioneer, Ogunlende, Empowers Fallen Heroes Widows To". 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Admin, B. B. N. (2021-12-27). "Mobolaji Ogunlende emerges 'Young Person of the Year' at Lagos Youth Awards". Blackbox Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "At African Luther King Summit, speakers call for rethinking governance". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Okeke, Ifeoma (2021-02-07). "2021 African Luther King Heroes Award recognises 10 Nigerians". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Ambassadors – International Society for Peace and Safety ISOPS". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Pioneer RAK Foundation Receives Special Recognition Award – CityMood". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears In Mobolaji Ogunlende As Special Adviser on Special Duties". Veracity Desk. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "RAK FOUNDATION DONATES FIVE MICROWAVE TO EDUCATION DISTRICT V AHEAD OF ANNUAL MERIT AWARD | RAK Development Foundation recently donated Five (5) Microwave Ovens in response to a letter from Education District V of the Lagos Ministry of Education... | By RAK Development Foundation | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Home | The Aggregator Platform". taptoreachall.org. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "'Encourage people with disabilities to be productive' | The Nation Newspaper". 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ NewsDirect (2020-06-24). "NGO offers N1m prize for most innovative Badagry youth". Nigeriannewsdirectcom. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ↑ NNN (2020-06-11). "NGO collaborates with women to create awareness on fight against rape". NNN. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Minister Appreciate RAK as Prayer Network for Badagry Reach 200 Communities – CityMood". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "RAK Foundation Donates Printing Machine to NIMC Office Badagry – CityMood". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Davies, Angela (2021-02-22). "RAK Foundation Powers 7 Badagry Communities". Glamtush. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "RAK Donate Borehole to a Community at Ijanikin – CityMood". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "Ramadan: RAK Foundation To Feed 500 Muslims In Badagry – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Times, Women. "RAK Foundation Pioneer, Ogunlende, Empowers Fallen Heroes Widows To Celebrate Nigeria At 62 - Women Times". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Spur, Brand (2022-10-05). "RAK Foundation Pioneer, Ogunlende, Empowers Fallen Heroes Widows To Celebrate Nigeria At 62". Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Tgmedia (2022-10-03). "RAK Foundation Pioneer, Ogunlende Empowers Fallen Heroes Widows To Celebrate #NigeriaAt62". Thegeniusmedia. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ Admin, B. B. N. (2021-12-27). "Mobolaji Ogunlende emerges 'Young Person of the Year' at Lagos Youth Awards". Blackbox Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ↑ "Pioneer RAK Foundation Receives Special Recognition Award – CityMood". Retrieved 2023-01-27.
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