Oladele Oke, born about 63 years old, hails from Imesi-Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria, where he had his primary education. He entered Ajuwa Grammar School, Oke-Agbe, Akoko for the ...view moreOladele Oke, born about 63 years old, hails from Imesi-Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria, where he had his primary education. He entered Ajuwa Grammar School, Oke-Agbe, Akoko for the O-Level) Education in1964, spending only four years on gaining double promotion in 1965 and passed out in Grade One in 1967. He attended Christ’s School Ado- Ekiti for A-Level course and graduated in 1969 with distinction. He proceeded to the University of Lagos and obtained an Honors Degree in B.Sc. (Accounting) in 1973. Professionally, he is an Associate Member the Chartered Institute of Costs & Management Accountants, UK and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
He worked for over 24 years in both public and private sectors in Nigeria - ten of which was spent executive management positions in Ovaltine (W.A) Plc, a subsidiary company of Novartis - and voluntarily retired in1993. In retirement he practiced as a Financial & Management Consultant SMEs. However, his passion for writing has become irrepressible and infectious. .
His marriage to Mojisola in 1977 has been blessed with three Children – Omolola, Oluwole and Afolabi and grandchildren.
Oladele Oke is an avid reader with voracious appetite for knowledge, an aerobic exercise addict, and a public speaker/commentator.
Two Book Titles authored by him – “REFLECTIONS” (on character/personal development) and “FURURE FOR REMEDIES” (fictional Novel targeted at youth who are in dire need of a wholesome guide) – are already in the public domain in Nigeria and neighboring countries with strong appeal.view less