Biographical overview
Performance” trophy; just as Ekiti State was equally rated the overall best in Young Nigerian Scientist Presidential Award (out of 774 participating students) in 2017. In addition, Ekiti State emerged with Best Performance in Junior Engineers, Technologists and Scientists (JETS) in Interstate Quiz Competition in 2017; also, the state won the overall best student performance in 2016 (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria) STAN-organized Science written and quiz competition. Prof Olusola is an ordained Pastor in Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide. He stands out in his mentorship roles as the Former National Coordinator of the Christ Apostolic Church Students’ Association (CACSA) Fellowships in Nigerian Higher Institutions. He is currently a member of the Governing Council of Christ Apostolic Church Students’ Association being the apex body of the group. His achievements are being attested to by many young people of the church especially on moral and spiritual development, leadership capacity-building, self-discovery and maximization of good talents; which he successfully achieved as the Osun State Coordinator,1998-2004 and later as the Head, Directorate of Higher Institution, NYSC and TEENS Affairs for 10 years, 2004- 2014. As a mentor and teacher to students, he is renowned for his teachings on integrity, faithfulness, diligence and so many other aspects of leadership traits and of course the doctrines of faithfulness and loyalty as ways to be effective and productive as future leaders. Prof. Kolapo Olusola was a Governorship Aspirant for Ekiti State 2018 election however he lost to Dr. Kayode Fayemi on the 16th of July 2018.
Biographical record
- Title
- Prof.
- Surname
- OLUSOLA
- First Name
- Kolapo, Olubunmi
- Gender
- Male
- Source of Publication
- NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
- Status
- Alive
- State of Origin
- Ekiti State
- Father's Name
- Elder Olusola Ojo
- Father's Status
- N/A
- Mother's Status
- N/A
- Marital Status
- Married
- Name of Spouse
- Deaconess Janet
- Profession
- Politician
Teacher - Education Level
- Tertiary
- Schools Attended with Dates
- St. Matthew’s Primary School, Ikere-Ekiti,1972-1978; Annunciation School, Ikere-Ekiti,1978-1983; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1984-1989; University of Lagos,1993; Obafemi Awolowo University, 2005
- Present Appointment
- Gubernatorial Aspirant, Ekiti State 2018 Governorship Election
- Previous Appointments
- - Deputy Governor, Ekiti State, 2014-2018
- Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Building(N.I.OB.)Osun State, 2006-2009
- Registrar,Nigerian Institute of Building(N.I.OB.), National Level,2007-2009
- Research Secretary and Member,National Council,Nigerian Institute of Building(N.I.OB.) 2006 – 2011;
- Examiner,Nigerian Institute of Building(N.I.OB.),1998-2002; 2006 – 2011).
- Have you ever been a member of any political party?
- Yes
- If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates
- Peoples Democratic Party, Member
- Awards and Honours
- - Winner, Service Leadership Award by University of Pittsburg, USA;
- Winner, Best Builder in Administration, by Ekiti State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building (Merit Award);
- Winner, Outstanding Commitment to Education Award;
- Special Recognition Award, by Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Nigeria;
- Award of Recognition by Joint National Built Environment Conference, Nigeria;
- Professional Award of Recognition by Stanford University, USA;
- Professional Award of Recognition by University of Pittsburgh, USA;
- Award of Excellence as Outstanding God’s Army General by Word of Redemption
Evangelical Ministry, Nigeria;
- Award of Recognition for contribution and commitment to the growth of Education in Ekiti State by Shepherd International College, Nigeria;
- Award of Recognition for contribution and commitment to the growth of Education in Ekiti State by Shepherd International College, Nigeria;
- Special Achievement Award for Nation-Building and Grass-root Development by Oshoko Mass Movement, Nigeria;
- Outstanding Award of Recognition for Commitment to Education by Gemina Illuminous International, Nigeria;
- Award of appreciation by Christ Apostolic Church, Victorious Assembly, Ile-Ife;
- Ohaneze Award as Enyi Ndigbo in recognition of commitment and contribution towards the welfare and progress of NDIGBO in Ekiti Land;
- Winner, “OUTSTANDING Old Boy” Award of Excellence, by Old Boy’s Association of Annunciation School, Ikere – Ekiti;
- Winner, "Best Friend of Nigerian Students", Students’ Union Government, Federal Polytechnic, Ado;
- Award of Honour by National Association of Ikere Students. E.t.c.
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