Meet Farooq Oreagba, a distinguished financial services professional and cancer warrior, currently serving as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Designate of NG Clearing Limited.
With a career spanning over two decades in deal origination, capital markets, and investment banking, Oreagba has become a respected figure in the financial sector.
Farooq Oreagba Biography
Early Life and Education
Born in July 1966 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Farooq Oreagba began his educational journey at Ijebu-Ode Grammar School before attending King’s College Lagos.
He pursued higher education at Edward Greenes College, Oxford in London, where he graduated with distinction. Oreagba furthered his academic credentials with:
- A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Combined Engineering Studies from Coventry University (1985-1989).
- A BTec Diploma in Business & Finance from the University of East London (1991-1993).
- Various certifications from both local and international institutions.
Career Highlights
Farooq Oreagba’s career in the financial services sector is marked by several notable achievements. He is known for his:
- Expertise in deal origination.
- Deep understanding of capital markets.
- Proficiency in investment banking.
- Strategic vision and leadership, which have significantly contributed to the growth and success of numerous financial institutions.
Over the last four decades, Oreagba has worked in the financial sector in Nigeria and abroad. He is a former Member of the Derivatives Product Advisory Committee of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
In September 2023, he was appointed MD/CEO of NG Clearing Limited, a role that marks his return to the financial sector after a hiatus due to health issues.
Farooq Oreagba at Ojude Oba 2024
Farooq Oreagba’s appearance at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival garnered significant media attention. His refined style and charisma stood out, earning him accolades for his “swag sense” and “steeze.”
Photos and videos of Oreagba at the festival, where he made a grand entrance on horseback and wore a full aso-oke agbada regalia, showcased his impeccable fashion sense and elegance. His stylish display and the beautiful tattoo on his arm, symbolizing his battle with cancer, captivated netizens across Nigeria.
Farooq Oreagba’s Battle with Cancer
In April 2014, Farooq Oreagba was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and carcinoma, types of bone marrow and skin cancer, respectively. Despite the incurable nature of these cancers, Oreagba has continued to battle bravely. His experience with cancer has profoundly influenced his personal and professional life.
Farooq Oreagba Personal Life
- Age: 58 years old
- Son: Information about Farooq Oreagba’s son is not disclosed.
- Instagram: Farooq Oreagba does not have an Instagram account.
- Net Worth: Information about Farooq Oreagba’s net worth is not disclosed.
- Tattoo: He has tattoos that represent his battle with cancer.
