Kafayat Oyetola

Kafayat Olaitan Oyetola (born 2 April 1960) is a Nigerian humanitarian and philanthropist. She served as the First Lady of Osun State from 2018 to 2022 following the inauguration of her husband, Gboyega Oyetola, as governor of the state.

She is the founder and president of the Ilerioluwa Development Initiative, a non-governmental organisation that supports women, children and other vulnerable groups through health, education and social welfare programmes.

Early life and education

Oyetola was born on 2 April 1960 in Osogbo, present-day Osun State. She attended All Saints Primary School, Osogbo, before proceeding to Osogbo Grammar School. She later completed O-Level studies in Wiltshire, England, and obtained an Ordinary National Diploma from Kaduna Polytechnic. She subsequently earned a Higher National Diploma in Printing Technology from Yaba College of Technology.

Career

Before entering public service, Oyetola worked in Nigeria's printing and publishing industry. She held positions at The Punch, National Concord, The Guardian, and Ibukunoluwa Prints Nigeria Limited, specialising in printing production and lithography.

During her tenure as First Lady of Osun State, she promoted programmes focused on maternal and child health, sanitation, women's empowerment and social welfare. She also served as Chairperson of the Southern Governors' Wives Forum.

Personal life

Kafayat Oyetola is married to Gboyega Oyetola, former Governor of Osun State. They have four children.