Meet the APC Deputy Governor Candidate Of Oyo State
The Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin had on Sunday announced his deputy on a popular radio program anchored by Isaac Brown D Mayor.
Dr Okunlola David Oluwafemi hails from Saki in Oke Ogun region of Oyo State and born over four decades ago, to the family of Late Pa Samuel Olawoyin OKUNLOLA (Baba Bookseller). Dr. Okunlola is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He an embodiment of wisdom, great charisma and enviable vigour, his oratory prowess is equally superb all contributing to his general acceptability by the society on most occasions of choice-making.
He is a detribalized, highly influential and thoroughly bred Nigerian who is naturally multi-talented, little wonder he was fielded through concession by the Party as a Gubernatorial flagbearer for Oyo State in the 2019 General Elections.
The young Oluwafemi had his Secondary School Education at the Baptist High School Saki (1984 – 1989); Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo for Nigerian Certificate in Education (N.C.E) in Agricultural Science Education (1993 – 1995); and Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), University of Ibadan(1997 – 2001). In his quest for further knowledge, he returned to the Premier University (University of Ibadan) for both theMasters of Science (Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2003-2005) and Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science, 2010-2016).
Okunlola belongs to several Professional Associations. To itemize just a few, he is a Member, Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP); Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN); Member, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). There is no doubt of the fact that his significant contributions through these various distinguished professional bodies have made notable impacts on the society.
The working experiences of Dr. Dolan (as fondly being referred to by many) transcends from the very grassroot to upper echelon. He commenced as a Secondary School Classroom Teacher at Community High School, Pade, Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan (2000-2008); Assistant Lecturer, Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2008-2010); and he continued to rise through the ranks in the University till he was promoted as a Senior Lecturer in October 2017.
The service impacts of Dr. Okunlola are diversified, profound and universal, ranging from administrative to academic and to community development.
His balanced experience covered both internal and external assignments of the University. He had taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has successfully supervised many final year Projects leading to awarding of degrees.
He so much believed in human capital development, and as such has assisted several individuals in career formation and development over the years.
He has been serving as Students Advisor for many years, precisely since 2012 till date, and very many graduates of the University hold him in high esteem as their mentor and role model. Outside the University walls, he was a Resource Person, Livestock Management Trainingfor Rural Farmers, Oriire Local Government, Ikoyi, Oyo State (2014); Resource Person, Men Missionary Union Training on Indigenous System of Livestock Managent, Antioch and Obandi Baptist Churches, Ogbomoso Oyo State (2014 and 2015 respectively); and also a Resource Person, FADAMA GUYS (Graduate Unemployed Youths Scheme) Training on Indigenous Systems of ruminant animal production and management, Ogbomoso, Oyo State (2017), among others.
Dr. Okunlola is a prolific academic; he has published many journal articles in onshore and offshore publication outlets nationally and internationally. As at the last count he has close to 30 publications covering dissertations, journal articles, and referred Conference Proceedings.
He has attended various academic and professional conferences/workshops across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Among them are the ASAN 2020 Conference Abuja and ASAN-NIAS 2021 National Conference, Uyo, Nigeria.
Dr. Okunlola Fẹ́mi is a good family man, he is happily married and the union is blessed with flourishing children.
