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Olasupo Samson
Olasupo is a Nigerian masculine name of Yoruba origin meaning "Wealth has gathered together." The name is derived from the words “ọlá” (wealth), “sù” (gather), and “pọ̀” (together). The name can also be seen in the shortened form Ṣùpọ̀. Notable people with the name First name * Supo Shasore (born 1964), Nigerian lawyer * Supo Ayokunle (born 1957), Nigerian pastor Middle name * Wahab Egbewole, born Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, Nigerian academic Last name * Abideen Olasupo (born 1993), Nigerian entrepreneur * Ebenezer Obey Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi (born 3 April 1942), known professionally as Ebenezer Obey, is a Nigerian jùjú musician. Early life Obey was born on 3 April 1942 to an Egba– Yoruba ethnic background family. Obey, whose rea ... (born Ebenezer Remilekun Oláṣùpò, 1942), Nigerian juju singer and songwriter {{Given name, type=both Nigerian names Yoruba names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supo Shasore
Olasupo Shasore (born 22 January 1964) is a Nigerian lawyer and a founding partner in the law firm of Africa Law Practice NG & Co, a commercial law firm in Nigeria. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He was Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State from 2007 to 2011. Education Shasore attended the Federal Government College Lagos and Igbobi College, Lagos, before studying law at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) graduating with an LL.B in 1986 followed by a Bachelor of Laws from Nigerian Law School in 1987. He then achieved an LL.M through the University of Lagos in 1990. Career He was called to the Nigerian Bar on 22 October 1987; became a member of the Inner Bar and conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2006; Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom) 2007; former member of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria; Notary Public for Nigeria; P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supo Ayokunle
Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, CON (born January 25, 1957) commonly known as Supo Ayokunle is a Nigerian pastor and administrator. He was the 6th president of the Christian Association of Nigeria. He was also the 6th President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. He was born in Oyo State, Nigeria and married Deborah Ayokunle (née Adesipo). Until becoming a pastor, Ayokunle worked as a teacher and public administrator. Early life Olasupo Ayokunle was born into the family of Amos Ogunkunle and Theresa Bibilari Ogunkunle of Jagun Alawusa House, Isheke, Oyo Town in Oyo State. Education He attended Oniyanrin Baptist Central Day School, Iware Road, Oyo State, graduated in 1971, earning his West African School Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1983. He enrolled for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in 1986. Ayokunle holds master's of divinity degree in Theology in 1992 at the Nigerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wahab Egbewole
Wahab Olasupo Egbewole is a professor of International law and jurisprudence and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin in Nigeria. He is a professor in the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University of Ilorin. He was appointed after 25 years of working with the University as a lecturer. He is an academic and a published author. Background Egbewole hails from Ile-Ife, of Osun State, Nigeria. He was once the Director of the General Studies Division of the university. He served on the university's Senate and Governing Council before being named Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law in 2012. Career Wahab Egbewole joined started his career at the University of Ilorin in 1997 as a Lecturer II. He was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate on 20 August 1985. Prof Egbewole’s served at the Law Faculty as the Acting Head of Department, Sub-Dean, Acting Dean of Law, Dean of Law in 2010 among oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abideen Olasupo
Olasupo Abideen Opeyemi (born October 17, 1993) in Ifon, Osun State, is a Nigerian Entrepreneur, founder of OPAB Gas and Brain Buiders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI). He is an SDGs advocate. Olasupo Abideen was invited by the UN to speak at its 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum speaking on the topic of "Strengthening the Trust of Youth in Multilateralism: Exploring Intergenerational and Peer-to-Peer Dialogue. He was also named among the young activists who would speak at the UNGASS's virtual Youth Forum on the issues and solutions for preventing and combating corruption as well as fostering global cooperation. Education He received his primary and secondary education at Grace Nursery and Primary School, Ilobu, and Al-Mansoor Model College, respectively. He had his tertiary education in the University of Ilorin where he bagged a degree in chemistry. Career Olasupo is the founder and executive director of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebenezer Obey
Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi (born 3 April 1942), known professionally as Ebenezer Obey, is a Nigerian jùjú musician. Early life Obey was born on 3 April 1942 to an Egba– Yoruba ethnic background family. Obey, whose real names are Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Fabiyi, was born in Idogo, Ogun State, Nigeria of Egba-Yoruba ethnic background. He is of the Owu subgroup of the Egba. Career Ebenezer Obey began his professional career in the mid-1950s after moving to Lagos. After tutelage under Fatai Rolling-Dollar's band, he formed a band called The International Brothers in 1964, playing highlife– jùjú fusion. The band later metamorphosed into Inter-Reformers in the early-1970s, with a long list of Juju album hits on the West African Decca musical label. Obey began experimenting with Yoruba percussion style and expanding on the band by adding more drum kits, guitars and talking drums. Obey's musical strengths lie in weaving intricate Yorub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Names
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians are derived from over 250 ethno-linguistic groups.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
