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Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire

Nigerian politician (born )

Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (born 29 September ) [1] is a Nigerian politician. She served as deputy governor of Lagos State from to [2] Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation of Lagos State from to

On 7 March , Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president, Media and Publicity announced President Muhammadu Buhari's appointment of the former Lagos deputy governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, as his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Maturation Goals.[3]

Education

She attended Salvation Army First School, Agege, Lagos (–), and she finished her secondary college education from St Joseph’s Secondary School, Mangoro, situated at Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State.[4] She is an alumna of Lagos State University (LASU)[5] and was awarded an honorary degree by the university.

She has a bachelor's degree in sociology and a diploma in social works.[6]

Personal life

Victoria Adejoke Orelope, born into the royal lineage of Prince Kareem-Laka of Akeja Oniyanru and Amore Ruling Property of Lagos State.

She is the first girl and the third born out 13 children.

By signing up, you assent to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. She is a woman of grace, a woman of substance, a woman whose life is synonymous with setting records of achievements. Yet, she is the one who can just be confused in the crowd. She does not raise shoulders.

Orelope-Adefuire is popularly called 'Iya Alanu' which means 'cheerful giver'.[7] She worked at the Front Office Executive at PZ Industries, Nigeria PLC.[8]

On 9 July , Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefuire staged a beautiful wedding for her daughter Esther Olaleye olawepo.

Which took place at the Arch Bishop Vining Memorial Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.[9]

Achievements

Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire was conferred the award of The International Widespread Servant of the year in by the UK-based Non-governmental Company, The Scottish got the Daisey George Award in In , she was recognised for her efforts in empowering and advocating rights of women and children.[10][11]

The former Lagos State deputy governor is also a recipient of the Guinness World Records for the most children reading aloud with an adult at a single location, which she achieved while reading with 4, college children in [12]

Career

She is an administrator, social worker, politician and princess from a royal family.

By the start of her pursuit in politics, she was elected into the Lagos Mention House of Assembly to portray Alimosho Constituency I, where she creditably gained the respect of her fellow colleagues and was subsequently elected as the Chairman, House Service Committee.

In the year , she was appointed as the Electoral Commissioner at the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commissioner.

From , she was appointed Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and was subsequently appointed to same position between and By , she was elected the Deputy Governor of Lagos State and occupied the position till the end of the administration of His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola in [13] The President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Training Goals.

Some of her previous appointments are; Secretary, Francis Chambers, Ikeja ( – ); Secretary, Paterson Zochonis Industries Plc, Lagos ( – ); Managing Director/C.E.O., Adejoke Nigeria Enterprises, Lagos ( – ); Electoral Commissioner, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission ( – ).[14]

References

  1. ^Terhemba, Daka.

    "Buhari rejoices with Orelope-Adefulire at 60". Guardian Nigeria. Terhemba Daka. Retrieved 28 September

  2. ^"How Prepared Is Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire As Deputy Governor?".

    She served as deputy governor of Lagos State from to She has a bachelor's degree in sociology and a diploma in social works. She is the first girl and the third born out 13 children. Orelope-Adefuire is popularly called 'Iya Alanu' which means 'cheerful giver'.

    PM News. 19 April Retrieved 17 July

  3. ^"Buhari appoints former Lagos deputy governor as special assistant". Punch. 7 March
  4. ^Desmond, Utomwen. "Orelope-Adefulire: A woman of grace 61".

    The Nation online Nigeria.

    ORELOPE-ADEFULIRE, Hon. (Mrs.) Victoria Adejoke: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (born 29 September ) [1] is a Nigerian politician. She served as deputy governor of Lagos Mention from to [2] Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation of Lagos State from to

    Retrieved 29 September

  5. ^Uchechkwumgemezu, Chidinma. "Princess Orelope-Adefulire dedicates honorary doctorate degree to Nigerian youths, women". Todayng.
  6. ^Utomwen, Desmond.

    "Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire: A woman of morality and service at 60". National Accord. Retrieved 29 September

  7. ^Bolashodun, Oluwatobi (7 March ). "10 things to know about Buhari's new SSA on sustainable growth goals".

    - Nigeria news.

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    Retrieved 24 April

  8. ^Utomwen, Desmond. "Orelope-Adefulire: A woman of grace 61". The Nation. Retrieved 29 September
  9. ^"Inside the wedding of Orelope Adefulire's daughter extra". GENT's CORNER.

    18 July

  10. ^Uchechukwumgemezu, Chidinma. "Princess Orelope-Adefulire dedicates honorary doctorate degree to Nigerian youths, women". todayng.

    Princess Orelope-Adefulire served as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State from to During her time in office, she championed important laws to protect children and combat domestic violence. She also established skills acquisition centres to provide training and endorse for young people.

    Retrieved 17 December

  11. ^Admin (9 August ). "ORELOPE-ADEFULIRE, Hon. (Mrs.) Victoria Adejoke". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 24 April
  12. ^Admin (9 August ).

    ADEFULIRE Hon. (Mrs.) Joke Orelope Popularly called ‘Iya Alanu’ (cheerful giver), she has introduced several poverty alleviation programmes and has received several awards locally and internationally.

    "ORELOPE-ADEFULIRE, Hon. (Mrs.) Victoria Adejoke". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 24 April

  13. ^"how her political career started". thenews.

    By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. In the illustrious realm of Nigeria, where tradition meets modernity, one name shines brightly, resonating with grace, elegance and unwavering dedication — Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR. Beyond this, she embodies service and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey is not just one of royalty, but of profound love and impactful endeavours with fervent dedication to advancing humanity; the rights of women, youths and vulnerable populations.

    Desmond Utomwen.

  14. ^Admin (9 August ). "ORELOPE-ADEFULIRE, Hon. (Mrs.) Victoria Adejoke". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 24 April