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 , this annualdrew 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.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.Interestingly, Mr. Farooq is an alumnus of Kings College, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious secondary schools.
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.Farooq Oreagba’s professional journey does not run short of the leadership roles he has amassed under his belt.