All you need to know about PDP Reps aspirant, Comrade Niyi Osoba

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NIGERIA: GATEWAYMAIL newspaper presents the detailed profile of Comrade Niyi Osoba, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the House of Representatives, Ijebu Central Federal Constituency in Ogun State in the 2019 general election, who recently at the Ijebu-Ode City Hall.  Read:

1.   PERSONAL DATA:

Name: OSOBA, Adeniyi Oluwakemi Mohammed Gias

Date Birth: 12th April, 1960.

Local Govt. of Origin: Ijebu-Ode Local Government area of Ogun State.

Academic Qualifications:

1983. i) WASCE O/Level June 1983.
1984. ii) WASCE O/Level, June 1984.

iii) B.A. (Hons) English, 1989, Ago-Iwoye.

1. iv) Diploma in Law, 1997, Ago-Iwoye.
2. v) Master of Personnel Psychology, (MPP) 2006, Ago-Iwoye.
3. vi) Master of Industrial and Labopr Relations, (MILR) 2011, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti

vii)   Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D) in-view, Ago-Iwoye

Religion:         Islam

Marital Status: Married with Children

B1. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

1. Ebenezer Primary School, Oke-Ado, lbadan, 1967-1972
2. Wesley Primary School, Molipa, Ijebu-Ode, 1973

iii. Prospect High School, Abanla, Ibadan, 1974-1980

1. Sanni-Luba Continuing Education Centre, Ijebu-Ode, ‘A’ Level 1983-1985
2. Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo) Ago-Iwoye,1985-1989
3. Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo) Ago-Iwoye,1994-1996

B2. CURRENT HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMME REGISTERED FOR (IF ANY):

1.    Ph.D in Applied Psychology, Olabisi Onbanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
2.   WORKING EXPERIENCE:

C1.   COMMERCE & TRADING:

Sales Clerk, Jan. 1982 March 1983, Ashabi Odeneye and Sons, Lagos.

C2. TEACHING:

1. Teaching, Oct. 1980 – Jan. 1981, St. James Ang. School, Atikori, ljebu-lgbo
2. Teaching, Jan. 1981 – Dec. 1981, St. Joseph Catholic School, Ala-Ijebu

iii. Teaching, Sept. 1989 – Dec. 1990, College for Legal Studies, Yola, Gongola State (Now Adamawa)

1. Teaching, Jan. 1991 – Sept. 1991, Government Technical Secondary School, Numan, Gongola State (now Adamawa)
2. Teaching, Oct. 1991 – Dec. 1991, Sanni Luba Continuing Education Centre, Ijebu-Ode
3. Teaching, Oct. 1991 –  Dec. 1991, Muslim Girls High School, Ijebu-Ode.

vii. Teaching, Oct. 2013 –  Mar. 2014, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State.

viii. Teaching, 2015 – till date, Institute of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.

C3.   JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION SERVICES:

1. Editor, Oct. 1990 – Dec. 1990, National Spectator Magazine, Yola, Gongola State. (now Adamawa)
2. Retired, Director of Information, Dec. 1991 – Oct. 2013, Education and Sports GL 16 (Local Government Service Commission, Ogun State)
3. PUBLICATIONS:
4. Niyi Osoba, et al, 2002, Foundation of Grammar and Communication
5. Dr. Ogunneye, Niyi Osoba et al, Brief History of Ijebu North Local Government and achievement of previous Local Government Administrations.

iii. Niyi-Osoba, National Spectator Magazine. Vol. 01, 1990

1. Written Several Speeches for Local Government Bosses.
2. DETAILS OF PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS A1TENDED:
3. Certificate of Participation 1993, Workshop on “Effective Information Management for Government Information Apparatus for the challenges of fluid socio-political environment”.
4. Fellowship Certificate, 1996, National Conference on “Conflict Management in the Local Government” (OAU).

iii. Certificate of Attendance, 1996, “Workshop for Information Officers and Community Development Inspectors on Public enlightenment.”

1. Fellowship Certificate, 1997, “National Seminar on Public Administration and Conflict Management in Local

   

   Government” (OAU).

2. Certificate of Attendance, 1998, “Workshop on Modern Communication Techniques’, Human Relations and Effective Mobilization of the people at the grass root level”.
3. Certificate of Participation, 1998, “Workshop on Emerging Trends in Administration and Conflict Management in the Local Government”.

vii. Certificate of Participation 2000, Zonal “Workshop on Performance Management for officers of Local Government Service”.

viii. Certificate of Attendance, 2001, “Workshop on Project Monitoring & Evaluation for sustainable Human Development in Ogun State”.

1. Certificate of Attendance, 2001, “Workshop on Project formulation, feasibility studies and appraisal for sustainable Human Development in Ogun State”.
2. Certificate of Attendance, 2002, “Workshop on understanding activities and control in a Democratic setup”.
3. Further Attended over twenty (20) Local workshops and two (2) International Workshops on Socio-Economic as well as on Labour and Industrial Relations Issues between 1997-2003.

xii. Certificate of Participation, 2014, Workshop on Effective Political Party Management and Organisation.

1. PHILANTHROPHY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
2. Member, 1987-1989, Rotaract Club, district 911, Ijebu-Ode
3. Member, 1998, Abeokuta Junior Chamber

iii. Member, 1999, Rotary Club of Abeokuta

1. Honorary Member, 2009, Lions Club International District 404B Nigeria
2. Member, 2003 Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Ogun State.
3. Member, 2011 till date, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
5. Member, 1985-1989, Sentinel Press Organization 0. 5. U. Ago-Iwoye
6. Member 1990, NYSC Unity club, Gongola State (Now Adamawa/Taraba States)

   

iii. Member, 1994, Ogun State University Alumni Association, Ijebu-Ode Branch

1. Member, 1994 till date Ijebu-Ode Club, Ijebu-Ode
2. Member, Board of Governor, Abobi Comprehensive High School, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (1995-1998)
3. Member 1995-2001, Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye

vii. Chairman and Member, 1996-2000, NULGE State Executive Council, Ogun State

viii. Member, 1996-2000, National Central Working Committee NULGE, Nigeria

1. Member, 1996-2000, National Executive Council NULGE, Nigeria
2. Chairman and Member, 1999-2003, State Executive Council NLC, Ogun State Council
3. Member, 1999-2003, National Executive Council, Nigeria Labour Congress, Nigeria

xii. Patron, 2008, Image Social Club of Ijebu Land

xiii. Giwa, Egbe Bobagunte Asiwaju Okunrin Akile-Ijebu (2009 till date).

1. CALL TO SERVICE:
2. Health Prefect, 1974, Wesley Primary School, Molipa, Ijebu-Ode
3. Ag. Dining Hall Prefect, 1979, Prospect High School, Abanla, (badan

iii. House Captain, 1980, Odunuga House, P.H.S. Abanla, Ibadan

1. Member, 1988, Panel of Resources Persons, MAMSER, Ogun state
2. Patron, 1993 till date, Association of Campus Journalists, O.S.U.
3. Member, 1997, Ogun State University Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the University Edicts.

vii. Member, 1998, Nigeria Union of Journalists Award Committee Ogun State Chapter.

viii. Adviser, 2000, till date, Ogun state Cooperative College Students’ Union Govt. Abeokuta.

1. Patron, 2001 till date, Abeokuta Football Association, Ogun State.
2. State Chairman / Trainer, 2003, National Election Labour Monitoring Team (NIC/TUC).
3. LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION:
4. President, 1979, Muslim Students’ Society, Prospect High School Abanla, Ibadan
5. President, 1979, Literary and Debating Society, Prospect High School Abanla, Ibadan

iii. Advert Manager, 1986, Sentinel Press Organization, O. S. U. Ago-Iwoye

1. Director of Finance, 1987, Sentinel Press Organization, O. S. U. Ago-Iwoye
2. Deputy National President, 1987, National Association of Campus Journalists Nigeria.
3. President, 1988-1989, Association of Campus Journalists, O. S. U. Ago-Iwoye

vii. Secretary, 1987-1988, Dossat Club of Nigeria, Ijebu-Ode.

viii. President, 1988-1989, Ogun State University Students’ Union Govt., Ago-Iwoye

1. State Chairman, 1989-1990, NYSC Unity club, Gongola State (Now Adamawa I Taraba States)
2. State Publicity Secretary, 1992-1996, NULGE, Ogun State
3. State Chairman, 1992-1996, Publicity and Public Relations Committee, NULGE, Ogun State

   

xii. Elected Rep. of State NULGE at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Negotiating Team over the (1993) 45% Salary increase in Abeokuta.

xiii. Elected Rep. of State NULGE at Tripartite Negotiating meeting (Comprising the Local Govt. Council Chairmen, Local Govt. Service Commission and Ogun State (NULGE) over the (1993) 45% salary increase.

xiv. State Chairman, 1993-1994, Democratic Youth Consultative Forum, Ogun State.

1. Elected Rep. of State NULGE, 1995, to the Local Govt. Service Commission on the alleged delay in Promotion and anomaly in the appointment of Engr. J. O. Amusan (the then State Vice President of NULGE).

xvi. Secretary, 1995, Local Government Information Officers Forum (LOGIF)

xvii. Secretary, 1995-1996, Local Government Information Officers Welfare Committee

xviii. State Secretary, 1996-2001, Ogun State Information Officers Chapel (LOGIC)

xix. State Chairman, 1996, Ogun State NULGE Welfare Committee

1. State chairman, 1996, Ogun State NULGE SECOND Quadrennial Delegates Conference Planning Committee.

xxi. State President, 1996-2000 NULGE Ogun State Branch

xxii. State Chairman, 1999-2003, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun State

xxiii. Zonal Chairman, 1999-2003, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Western Region Zonal Council, Nigeria

xxiv. National Trustee (South West), December 2004 – March 2005, NULGE, Nigeria

xxv. National Presidential Aspirant, 2005, NULGE National Election at Kano

xxvi. Acting Coordinating Director (Now HOLGA), 2006-2007, Ogun Water-Side Local Government, Abigi, Ogun State.

xxvii. Acting Local Government Chairman, 4th June – 4th July 2007, Ogun Water-Side Local Government, Abigi, Ogun State.

xxviii. NOMINEE, Ogun State Government, 2010, to the (Federal Government) National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC)

xxix. Secretary, Ogun State Government Presidential Visit Committee, (2010).

xxx. State Chairman, Local Government Education Authority Staff Verification Committee (2010).

xxxi. State Coordinator, Omoilu Foundation, Ogun State, Jan. 2016 – June, 2017

1. POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS:
2. Consultant to the Governor on Workers Welfare and Pension (August, 2007 – 2011).
3. Member, THE ACTION GROUP (OGD CAUCUS) 2009 – 2011

iii. Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Caretaker Committee (Feb.2011- May, 2011)

2014. State Chairman, Labour Party, Ogun State, March – Sept, 2014.
2015. Director of Organisation, P.D.P. Ogun State, 2015
2016. Member, P.D.P. Publicity Committee, Ogun State 2015

vii.   SecretaryPDP, Local Government Election Committee, Ogun State, 2016

viii.   Secretary, P.D.P. Disciplinary Committee, Ogun State, 2016

1.   LAUREL, HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS

K1.   Laurel: Best Student in Literature, 1979, at Prospect High School, Abanla, Ibadan. (Presented with Macbeth Textbook)

K2. Honours:

1. Certificate of Service (Advert Manager), 1987-1988, Sentinel Press Organization, O.S.U. Ago-Iwoye.
2. Certificate of Service, (Financial Director), 1988-1989, Sentinel Press Organization, O.S.U. Ago-Iwoye

iii. Certificate of National Service, 1990, NYSC, Nigeria.

1. Certificate of Honour, 1992, Sentinel Press Organization, 0. S. U. Ago-Iwoye.

K3.   Distinctions

1. Meritorious Award, Sentinel Press Organization, 0. S. U. “In recognition of Excellent Service to the Organization for consistently keeping the highest tradition of the Pen Profession”.
2. State Honour Award, 1990, NYSC, Gongola State “For Exemplary Service to the Government and the people of Gongola State”. (Now Adamawa / Taraba States).

iii. Certificate of Merit, 1991, Association of Campus Journalists, O. S. U. “In recognition of Laudable Achievement and contribution to campus Journalism”.

1. Meritorious Award, 1992, Sentinel Press Organisation, “As the most consistent Member”
2. Outstanding Young Person Award, 1999, Abeokuta Junior Chamber “For Personal Accomplishment”
3. Meritorious Award, 1998, NULGE Yewa South Local Government “In recognition of support to the Union and Yewa Land”.

vii. Award of Excellence, 2000, Young Muslim Brothers & Sisters of Nigeria (Youmbas) Ogun State” as a mark of honour for Islamic Jurisprudence and Defence of State labour force with Unblemished Courage”

viii. Meritorious Award, 2001, Leo club FCE, Osiele “For Unrelenting efforts in the building of the national and the Youth in the Society”.

1. Award Excellence, 2002, UNAAB/Students’ Union Government Abeokuta” In appreciation of immense contribution to the programme of the students’ Union”
2. Gold Award, 2002, eminent D. S. D. Workers (New Kiln Line Project) Ewekoro “For Excellent Service to Humanity”.
3. Distinguished Service Award, 2003, National Teachers Club, Ogun State Chapter “For displaying sterling qualities and ideology cherished by the Association”.

xii. Distinguished Award for Excellence, 2008, Pospect High School, Abanla Old Students’ Association, Ijebu-Ode Branch.

xiii. Certificate of Honour, Outstanding, Consultant in Ogun State, 2009, by Gateway News-up date.

xiv. Best Consultant to the Governor of Ogun State (2011) by the Ogun State Government.

1.  Ijebu Legends Award, (2011) by African Citizens Organisation for Development (ACOD).
2. CONFERMENTS:
3. Life Association Member (L: A. M.), 1990, NYSC Unity Club Nigeria
4. Grand Commander of Students’ Union, (GCSU), 1995, OSU, Students’ Union, Ago-Iwoye.

iii. Defender of Grand Comrade of Students’ Union (DGCSU), 1996, OSU, Students’ Union, Ago-Iwoye

1. Senior Advocate of the Masses, (SAM), 2002 UNAAB, Students’ Union Government, Abeokuta.
2. Osupa Adinni (Chief), 2003, Temidire Mosque Mulsim Community, Old Ondo/Benin Road, Ijebu-Ode.
3. Best Social Liberator, 2008, National Association of Social Work Students (TASUED)

vii. Otunba Jagunmolu of Makun-Omi Kingdom (2014): by His Royal Highness, Late Oba M. A. Odugbefun, the Osobia of Makun-Omi, Ogun State.

viii. Patron, Obanta Youth Movement, Ijebu-Ode, 2014

1. Otunba Obajuwon of Ilodo (2016) by His Royal Highness, Oba (Engr.) Isiaka Ajede, the Ogirimadagbo of Ilodo Kingdom.
2. Giwa-Adinni, Odo-Esa Premier Mosque, Ijebu-Ode, 2016.
3. Patron, Ogun East Youth Forum (OEYF) Ogun State, 2015

xii. Patron, Imoru Youth Forum, Ijebu-Ode, 2016

1. COMMENDATION
2. From the Principal, Prospect High School, Abanla, Ibadan, 1980 “Adeniyi Osoba has been found to be respectful, humble and honest.”
3. From the State Director, NYSC (Gongola State), 1990, “As the State Chairman of NYSC Unity Club, the Club expanded under his leadership. He is a good leader and mobilize very intelligent, hardworking and full of initiatives has regards for accountability.”

iii. From Ogun State University, 1990, A good ambassador of Ogun State University (For winning NYSC Gongola State Award).

1.   From Chief S. O. Ogungbe, Former Chairman, Ijebu-North Local Government, Ijebu-Igbo, 1995, a reliable, loyal and hardworking officer full of initiatives and drives.”
2. From Wise-Words associates Limited, Lagos, 1998, “adjudged the most active participant at a workshop organized for Information Officers and Community Development Inspectors in Ogun state Local Govt. Service.
3. From Association of Primary School Teachers of Nigeria (APSTON) Ogun State Branch, 1999, “a good Partner towards achieving the goal of the association”.

vii. From Comrade Dennis Ashafa, Clerk of OSU Students Union Government, 2000, “In recognition of matured handling of minimum wage struggle in Ogun state.

viii. From Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, President, Nigeria Labour Congress, 2000 “Impressed with the activism and courage displayed in the struggle for justice and equity in the world of work.”

1. From Comrade Mashood Erubami, Executive Director, CHRRD, 2011, “we are quite appreciative of your warm reception and participation at the last citizen constituency meeting”.
2. From the Association of Gentleman, Ogun Waterside, Ogun State, 2005. “It is your inborn behavior to assist the less privileged ones within and around you invariably, it is not going to be an overstatement if you are called THE BABA ALANU OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GENTLEMEN, OGUN WATERSIDE.
3. From the Chairman, Board of Internal Revenue, Ogun State, 2006, “On behalf of Ogun State Government and the good people of Ogun State, we deeply express our sincere gratitude to you for vast wealth of knowledge displayed through the lecture delivered at the forum”.

xii. From the Education Secretary, Ogun Waterside Local Government Education Authority, 2007, “We appreciate your visit as the acting chairman of the Local Government to the Local Government Education Authority, being the first of its type since 2003.  We also thank you for the supply of 5,000 Exercise Books and 1,000 Kegs of Chalkboard renovator”.

xiii. From a Permanent Secretary, Mr. Adegbite, 2010, “if not for the role played by very few people like you, we will not be where we are today.  Despite the insults and hostility, you maintained your calm.  You are one of the very few unsung HEROS of OGD’s administration.  Please keep on standing by our amiable Governor and God will continue to stand by you.”

xiv.  From HRH Oba (Engr.) S. A. Salisu (JP), Lamodi of Isiwo-Ijebu (2011), “On behalf of the entire Isiwo Traditional Council and myself, I express profound and sincere appreciation for your visit to our domain.  The interaction session had shown us that the Ijebu Community remained united and for equal opportunity”.

1. Endorsement by PDP Ward One, Ijebu-Ode, 2009: “Comrade Niyi-Osoba has provided unparalleled leadership at all times.  His appointment by His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has been found beneficial and as a catalyst of cohesion among all members of the party in the ward and the entire local government area” – S. O. Sodique, Ward Chairman.

xvi.  Endorsement by the PDP, Ijebu-Ode Local Government, 2009 “Comrade Niyi-Osoba has always been a supporter of the Party Secretariat and Party activities, morally and financially.  Apart from taking responsibility of paying monthly salary of two of the secretariat staff, he has empowered many members in all eleven wards of our local government area and sustained their hope in the party.  He has established himself as a sincere, reliable and dependable (person).  He is therefore not only recommended for endorsement (as a consultant to the Governor) but for appointment into higher position and responsibilities – Alhaji R. O. Arowolo, PDP, Local Government Chairman.

xvii. Endorsement by the PDP, Collegiate Council, Ijebu-Ode 2009. “Giwa Niyi-Osoba has proved to be a good grassroot politician, he has been benevolent to people at ward level by empowering members in the ward, he has been a supporter of party activities both morally and financially.  He has also proved himself as worthy disciple of OGD”. – Giwa Bisi Rodipe, Collegiate Chairman.

1.   HOBBIES:
2.     Service to Humanity
3.    Writing

iii.    Listening to Music

1.   Playing Badminton

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