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Otunba Shakirudeen Dengel Anifowoshe Board Member, (Epe Division)

A man of exceptional ability, virtues of courage, determination, commitment, focus, strong sense of purpose, performance, season administrator and an astute politician of repute was born on Sunday 31st of October, 1954 into the popular and Islamic prone Anifowoshe Family to Late Alhaji & Alhaja M. Adeniyi Anifowoshe of Epe Kingdom, a famous Idea Transporter and renowned produce merchant respectively.

Otunba Dangel did not allow the death of his mother at his tender age of 3 be hindrance to his life sojourn with such an incisive believe that it is not life that matters, but the struggle, endurance and courage you bring into it.  He started his elementary school at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State in September, 19959, subsequently had his secondary school education at Epe Grammar School in Epe, Lagos State in 1964 and proceeded for his A ‘Level program at Anwar-deen School in Lagos before joining Epe Plywood Industry (A member of Odu’s Group of Senior Accounting Officer in the year 1976 to establish his 1st company, Dengel Anifowoshe Marketing Company (DAMCO).  He later became a major distributor to Epe Plywood Industry.  His quest for higher education made him to enroll and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Security Studies from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in 2015.  He is a Fellow member, institute of Public Diplomacy and Management, Nigeria.

His career progression started as soon as he graduated from Epe Grammar School where he has been an entrepreneur, working assiduously for himself and grew to be a great business empire.  It was after then he veered into the political epic since 1976 with the following political offices in acknowledgement of his legendary exploits in politics both locally and nationwide:

  • The State Officer of the Defunct Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP), Year 1976 to 1979.
  • In1990, he was elected an Honorable Councillor for Ward A4 in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State under the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP).
  • 1991 – 1993: The Chie Whip in Epe Local Government Council.
  • 1994: Founding member of Afenifere Group.
  • 1998: Founding member of Alliance for Democracy (AD) later changed to Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the then political dispensation.
  • A – two tenure LGA Chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Bariga Local Council Development Area.
  • His is currently the LGA Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bariga Local Council Development Area.
  • His political Astuteness saw him voted as the Chairman, Conference of 57 Lagos State APC LG/LCDA Party Chairman.
  • The best performing Party Chairman by National Progressive Youth Forum at Ibadan, Oyo State.
  • A board member of Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency.

His Personal Qualities

  • He stood as a politician per excellence and through his brilliant political expedition, hard work and success; he has become one of the pillars of political stand in the State through the establishment of democratic legitimacy and principles in the State politics.
  • Despite our too glaring political challenges, he has continually add value progressively to the political issues showing what a difference committed and patriotic man of his repute can influenced.
  • He is a great landmark with mega vision, octopus mission and unassailable journey of selfless service to humanity in every ramification.
  • An embodiment of unusual ability to perform well and carryout the leadership responsibilities with positive results.
  • A rare positive attitude towards life, self and others irrespective of the status.
  • A man endowed with gifted analytical leadership qualities, concepts and ideas.
  • A sagacious and well – grounded in the principles of effective administration.

Today, the great legendary astute of Otunba Shakirudeen Dengel Anifowoshe has earned him but not limited to the following titles in addition to many awards.

  • Akinrogun of Epe Kingdom
  • Aare Tayese of Somolu- Bariga
  • Sanmori Adinni of Oke – Balogun Central Mosque, Ladi-lak, Bariga.
  • Afenifere Adeen of Temidire Central Mosque, Epe.
  • Agba Akin Adeen of Jemidas Islamic Society of Nigeria
  • Seriki Muslim of Nigeria.
  • Ajagungbade of Agbekoya Association Worldwide

Today, Otunba Dengel Anifowoshe stood on board of so many industries including the Managing Consultant/C.E.O of A. O. Bamis Nigeria Limited, Managing Director of Dengel Anifowoshe Marketing Company and Chief Executive Officer of Alhaji M. Adeniyi Anifowoshe & Company as well as DGL Sports Concept Limited.

Otunba Dengel Anifowoshe is happily married with children and grandchildren.  As he strikes diamond day-in-day-out, it is morning yet on prosperity, may your shining star never go deem but glitter on for many more years.  May the Almighty Allah continue to guide all your actions in the dispatch of the noble challenges and aspirations ahead.  (Amen)

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