Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil engineer, and farmer.[1][2] He served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2019 to 2022 before he was impeached following misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him.[3][4][5][6] He was elected deputy governor as the running mate of Seyi Makinde in the 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election.
[7][8] He usually spoke on behalf of the governor on matters arising within the state for national interest.[9]
Rauf was born into the family of late Pa Adeleke Olaniyan and Alhaja Sabiatu Olaniyan of Igboho in Oyo State. He is the managing director of WestMidland Construction Company and chairman and chief executive officer of BlueLine Construction Services, Ibadan.[10]
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