On the 27th September, 1951, at Olorogun, Lagos Island, Oloye Abdulfatai Olajide Olukoga (PHF) was born to late Sulaimon Adebambo Olukoga, a famous Rtd sales manager with Michelin Tyres of Itunmoja quarters and Alhaja Zainab Abeni (Nee Bakare) of Isele quarters, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Both were natives of Ikorodu.

He attended primary education in 1957 at Saint John‘s School, Aroloya. His Secondary education in 1966 at Ansar-ud-deen College, Isolo, where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1970. Within the same year, he first worked briefly with the Lagos State Ministry of Education and Community Development and later travelled in search of the Golden Fleece to Malcolm X College, Chicago, Illinois, United State of America, where he obtained a diploma in Business and Applied Science in 1972.

In 1973, he gained admission into Governors State University, Park Forest South, Illinois, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Cultural Process in 1974. While there, he exhibited sterling leadership qualities, which earned him several awards. Also, had MBA degree in Marketing and Industrial Relations in 1976.

He was later awarded PhD in Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by United University College, Denton, North Carolina USA in 2004.

Otunba have several professional experiences amongst:

• The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and National Biscuit Company (NABISCO) both in Chicago.
• ITT Nigeria Ltd where he worked as Management Trainee (September 1977-1978) and later as Assistant Manager (Staff Development) at the training center, Sogunle, Lagos (1978-1979).
• He began his career with the Lagos State Public Service in November 1979 when he joined the Lagos State Refuse Disposal Board now Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) as Assistant Training Manager and he rose to Principal Secretary, Director (Corporate Planning) and Assistant General Manager (Commercial).
• He moved to the mainstream of Civil Service in July, 1996 as Assistant Director, (Planning, Research and Statistics) in the General Service Bureau (GSB) now Public Service Office (PSO).

He has served in different capacities including:

• April 2010 - Appointed as a member of Gubernatorial Advisory Committee by his Excellency Governor of Lagos State.
• Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (Feb. 2005 - May 28th 2007)
• Finance and Administration Director, Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural (April 2001 - May 2005)
• Coordinator, Police College, Ikeja Relief Centre for the victims of the Bomb Explosion and Idi-Araba Communal Riots (Feb - March 2001)
• Chairman, Panel of Enquiry into the alleged preparation of salaries for non-existing Staff of Lagos State Waste Management Authority.
• Chairman, Chartered Institute of Taxation Students Registration Committee (CITN)
• Chairman, Sub-Committee on Membership of Chartered Institute of Taxation Nigeria.

He is a member of the following organizations:

• Paul Harris Fellow - Rotary International 2007
• Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria (IMCON)
• Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (IPAN)
• Chartered Institute of Taxation Nigeria (CITN)
• Institute of Administration Management of Nigeria
• Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)
• American Marketing Association, USA
• Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
• Association of MBA Executives, USA

Other social and religious organizations includes the prestigious Island Club, Lagos Country Club, Ikorodu Club, Oriwu Club, Eko Club, Division One, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria. Also, an honorary member of International Biographical Centre Advisory Council 29th July, 2001 and American Biographical Institute 2001.

His commitment to the upliftment of social and religious ideals has earned him recognition by various organizations and enabled him to hold several positions of authority including:

• Appointed Turaki Adinni of Oriwu Central Mosque, Ikorodu, March 2010
• Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) 2009-2011
• Past Governor, The Boys _____
• District Governor‘s Special Representative, Rotary District 9110 Nigeria (2005-2006)
• Patron Rotatact District 9110 Nigeria 13th June, 2005
• Commissioner Special Duties, Boys Scout of Nigeria (2005 to date)
• Chartered President, Rotary Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan (2001-2003)
• Secretary, Rotary Club of Idi-Oro
• National Vice President (1992-1994), Ansar-Ud-Deen College Isolo Old Students‘ Association
• General Secretary 1989-1991, Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo Old Students‘ Association

Otunba Olukoga‘s dedication to service, exemplary leadership qualities and administrative competence have been recognized and acknowledged through various Awards and Commendations including the following:

• Letter of Commendation in March 2008, from His Excellency, Governor of Lagos State, Barrister Babatunde Raji Fashola for outstanding performance as Member Lagos State Electoral Review Committee (LASIEC) - 3rd Dec. 2007-21st Jan 2008
• Community Service Award by De Factor Newspapers Ikorodu (Nov. 2007)
• Retirement Merit Award by Lagos State Government (Aug. 2007)
• Merit Award Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos branch on 26th August 2007
• Award of Excellence, Grassroots Football Development Forum, Ikorodu 11th June, 2006
• Platinum Award of Global Excellence by Voice of Africa International, 2003
• Governor‘s Commendation for high level performance during the visit of President Olusegun Obasanjo to Lagos State (December 2002)
• Conferred with Otunba Iwade of Ikorodu Chieftaincy title by His Royal Highness Oba S.A.A Oyefusi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu (June 2001)
• Merit Award in Public Administration by Department of. Physical Education, University of Lagos (April 1999)
• Special Merit Award by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Council on April 5th 2009

Olukoga has to his credit, published articles in different editions of the Lagos State Bureaucrat, a journal of the Lagos State Public Service on:

• Hints on planning process (1996 edition)
• Personal Income Tax Administration (1997 edition)
• Planning for grassroots (Vo1. 6 No 1 Jan-June 2002)
• He is a co-author of the book by Oladele Emmanuel on Personal Taxation in Nigeria.
• He is the author of a book titled “MANAGING PEOPLE“ (2003)

As a chairman of Ojo local Government, he also authored the following books:

• Touch Of excellence ( Kudos to the Olukoga administration- silent revolution in council administration)
• An Enduring Success of Grassroots Government ( 23 July 1998 –27 May 1999).
• My commitment to service (selected speeches of Fatai Olukoga).

Otunba Olukoga who retired as Permanent Secretary in Lagos State Civil Service in May 2007 is now the Chairman of Avalange Royal Insurance Brokers Limited and Director, Townserve Microfinance Bank Limited Ikorodu.

He is married to Mulikat Adedoyin (Nee Onisiwo) with children. He plays lawn tennis, loves reading and photography. His contributions to the advancement of every community he has found himself make him a pride to his hometown - Ikorodu, a national asset and a worthy Ambassador of Nigeria. He is indeed a rare gem