Farooq Oreagba: Meet The Face Of 2024 Ojude Oba

The 2024 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, dazzled with an explosion of cultural pride and rich Ijebu traditional heritage. Held on the third day following Eid al-Kabir (Ileya), this annual celebration drew crowds of people from near and far. It lit social media up with loads of mesmerising photos and videos that currently still have people in awe.

Amid the sea of influential and affluent attendees, one figure stood out—Mr. Farooq Oreagba, whose impeccable style and magnetic presence started a craze on the internet. His aura alone could be felt from the pictures taken of him. And this begs the question, who is this man? What is his name? And what does he do?

Ask no further because, in this article, we shall explore the mystery of the gentleman behind the glamour.

Who is Mr. Farooq Oreagba?

1. A finance tycoon

Mr. Farooq Oreagba has over two decades of experience in finance. He is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Designate of NG Clearing Limited, a financial market firm in Nigeria.

He has become a well-respected figure in the finance industry, having held top positions at investment and financial institutions in London, Amsterdam, and South Africa. Also, he specialises in Cash Equities and Derivative products.

2. Academic background

Interestingly, Mr. Farooq is an alumnus of Kings College, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious secondary schools. The school has produced high-flying figures in the country such as Bukola Saraki, the 13th President of Nigeria, and Sir Alex Ekwueme, former Vice-President of Nigeria. Other notable alumni of the school are Lateef Jakande, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and many others.

3. Family background

Born Farooq Olatunbosun Oreagba, Farooq is a part of the Oreagba Akeula family. He has a distant relationship with the Balogun Kuku family. Furthermore, their lineage can be traced back to the 19th century when their ancestors made significant contributions to the development of Ijebu Ode. Balogun Odueyingbo Kuku, perhaps the most notable Kuku, is the man who established the Ojude Oba festival in 1896. He was the second Balogun of Ijebu and was indeed wealthy, powerful, and influential.

Additionally, Farooq Oreagba has three sons. He had his first two sons with his ex-wife and his last son with his current partner. As of now, not much is known about the identity of his wife.

4. A leader across all boards

Farooq Oreagba’s professional journey does not run short of the leadership roles he has amassed under his belt. He has headed an array of global financial centres, including being the head of European Equity Derivatives at Fimat International Banque, Director of Equity Products at GNI Limited, and Head of Strategy and Business Development Directorate at the Nigerian Stock Exchange among others.

5. A resilient cancer survivor

Mr. Farooq has beaten the finance sector, outsmarted the career ladder, and also beaten the disease of cancer. He was diagnosed with bone and skin cancer in February 2014. He is a strong cancer survivor who actively shares his journey to counsel cancer patients and raise awareness about the disease.

6. Impeccable style and eye-catching tattoos

Finally, we cannot round up this list without mentioning the very thing that catapulted Farooq Oreagba into the limelight, his sense of style. He proudly showcased his regalia like a proud Ijebu man at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival. It is safe to say that what caught the eyes of many are his tattoos, a rare sight among businessmen of his stature. Undoubtedly, Farooq Oreagba has set a new benchmark for style in the business world.

Here are some electrifying pictures of Mr Farooq Oreagba that lit up the internet.