Rauf Olaniyan

Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil engineer and farmer who served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2019 to 2022 when he was impeached following misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him. He was elected deputy governor as the running mate of Seyi Makinde in the 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election. He usually spoke on behalf of the governor on matters arising within the state for national interest.

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. He moved to the East for his University Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, then Anambra State. Olaniyan studied Civil Engineering.

He retired in 2011 as a Permanent Secretary in Oyo State civil service.

Deputy governor Olaniyan was elected deputy governor of Oyo State in 2019. He was impeached on 18 July 2022 based on allegations of gross misconduct.

Professional affiliation Rauf Olaniyan has professional qualifications in Management, Irrigation & Water Resources and in Conflict and Dispute Resolutions.

Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration. Fellow Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE). Member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria, COREN.

Personal life Olaniyan is married to Prof Bolanle Olaniyan with three children, namely Kayode Olaniyan, Zainab Olaniyan and Ridwan Olaniyan

Achievements and awards Awarded "HOPE OF THE MASSES" by the National Youth Council of Nigeria in recognition of his service to the youths of the nation.