Early Life and Education
Birth and Family:
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was born on January 12, 1965, to Mr. Titus Akande and Mrs. Rosanah Moyebi Aiyedatiwa (of blessed memory) in Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Educational Background:
- Elementary Education: Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Primary School, Obe-Nla/Obe Adun, Ilaje LGA, 1970-1976.
- Secondary Education: Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos, 1982.
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE): Lagos State College of Education (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education), Ijanikin, Lagos, 1986.
- Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: University of Ibadan, 2001.
- Post Graduate Certification in Chief Executive Education (CEP) in Business Management: Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, Lekki, Lagos, 2009.
- Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA): University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2013.
Professional Journey
Career and Business Ventures:
- Scoa Assembly Plant Plc., Apapa, Lagos – Inventory/Store Officer, 1982-1983.
- Reliance International Schools, Ijokodo, Ibadan – Assistant Head Teacher, 1987-1990.
- Universal Pharmaceutical Supply Co. Ltd., Ikeja, Lagos – Marketing Officer, 1990-1993.
- Global Trust Limited, Gbagada Lagos – Assistant Investment Analyst, 1992-1993.
- Biz Mart Nigeria Limited, Lagos Island, Lagos – General Merchandise Manager, 1994-1996.
Entrepreneurship:
- MD/CEO of Blue Wall Group of Companies established in 1996.
- Blue Wall Nigeria Ltd. (Trading Company)
- Blue Wall BDC Nigeria Ltd. (CBN-licensed foreign exchange trading company)
- Blue Wall Safety Travels and Tours (IATA licensed Travel Agency and Logistic Company).
Political Engagement
Political Affiliation:
- Joined active politics in 2011 as a card-carrying member of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- All Progressives Congress (APC) member since 2014.
Political Milestones:
- National Delegate from Ondo State at APC National Convention, Abuja, 2014.
- House of Representative Candidate for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, 2015.
National Appointments
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC):
- Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State on the Board of NDDC, 2018-2019.
Professional Recognitions:
- National Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), 2004-2010.
- Chairman of South West Zone of ABCON, 2010-2011.
- Trustee/Treasurer, Ilaje League of Professional.
- President of Chief Executive Class ’18 (CEP18) of Lagos Business School, Alumni Association.
- Executive Member of Lagos/South West Network of University of Liverpool Global Alumni.
- Conferred with a platinum award by the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN) on September 16, 2021.
Deputy Governor of Ondo State
Re-election:
- Re-elected Deputy Governor of Ondo State on October 11, 2020, alongside Governor Akeredolu.
Inauguration:
- Sworn into office as Deputy Governor on February 24, 2021.
Personal Life
Family:
- Married with three children.
