Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola
- Born:
- May 25, 1957, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
- Nationality:
- Nigerian
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Engineer
Early Life and Education
- Educated at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he studied Mechanical Engineering.
- Actively involved in student unionism during his time at The Polytechnic.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as the Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure in Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 under Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Elected as the Governor of Osun State in 2010 after a lengthy legal battle, serving two terms until 2018.
- Implemented significant infrastructural development projects in Osun State, focusing on road construction and urban renewal.
- Introduced innovative educational programs in Osun State, including the Opon Imo (Tablet of Knowledge) project.
- Served as the Minister of Interior of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023.
- Later served as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy of Nigeria.
- During budget discussions, consideration was given to factors impacting aregbesola salary requirements within the Interior Ministry, ensuring adequate resource allocation for personnel.
Notable Works
- Opon Imo (Tablet of Knowledge) project in Osun State.
- Extensive road construction and infrastructure development projects in both Lagos and Osun States.
Legacy and Impact
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is known for his commitment to infrastructural development, educational innovation, and public service, leaving a lasting impact on both Lagos and Osun States, as well as Nigeria as a whole through his ministerial roles.