User talk:OSIFO STANLEY O.A

Osifo Stanley O.A was born in Benin City, the capital of Edo state, Nigeria on 21st September 1975. He is from the Ogiefa and Ero Royal families of the Great Benin Kingdom. He attended Payne Primary School in Benin City where he received his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1987. He proceeded to Edokpolo Grammar School for his secondary education. He successfully completed his secondary education in the face of financial challenges due to the passing on of his father while in college. He received Senior School Certificate in 1993. Osifo Stanley planned to get to tertiary institution immediately after his secondary education. He wrote Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination for Polytechnic which he passed, but he could not process his admission due to financial challenge. Osifo Stanley had to work diligently to ensure success was achieved in his life. He engaged in several business ventures and have made success over the years. In 2004, Osifo made decision to get back to start a Bachelors degree programme in the University. He wrote JAMB and passed. He got admission into the Prestigious Lagos State University. He completed his study with a Bachelor Degree in the upper division in 2008. In 2009, Osifo Stanley received National Youth Service Corp Certificate of Exemption. In the same, he got admission to commence advanced studies in Lagos State Postgraduate School. He completed Master degree in 2010 and was awarded Master degree effective January 2011.He is still in process of advancing his academic pursuit.

Osifo Stanley has a passion for development and service. He loves to join forces with progressive and dynamic people that are development and service oriented. He loves to provide good leadership in administration. her believes this will be a harbinger to general workforce and stimulant of cooperation for national development. He aims at provision of welfare to people of our country and protect them from unwarranted effects. This is exemplified in the areas he has served. Osifo Stanley believes Nigeria can get better

SERVICE RECORD Osifo Stanley has served Nigeria and humanity in different capacities. In 1993, he represented Edokpolo Grammar School at questions and answers with Edo State Commissioner for Works. In 2001,he started a business venture and built the start up from a borrowing venture to a stable small scale enterprise with improved solvency. In 2004, In conjunction with others created and made accessible a road that connects two communities in Mosafejo to Alaba International Market. In 2008, he invigorated the committee that electrified Rose Gardens Estate to Greenland Estate. In 2009, he personally financed and executed the street/outdoor lighting of Greenland Community. In 2011. he provided funds for flood control in Greenland Estate to save life and properties of inhabitants of the communities around. In 2016, he provided material for Construction of Greenland Community Security gate. He promoted peace by ensuring there was maintenance of peace in the communities while in service. He made liaisons with government authorities in addressing emergent communal and environmental issues while in service.He made liaisons with Nigeria Police Force on security issues while in service. He was a sound secretary who kept records of minutes of monthly general meetings and emergency meetings while in service between 2008 and 2015. In 2009, He pushed for and led the committee that created accessible road to Greenland Community Estate.In 2008, He was chosen and elected as President of Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University. He facilitated the revamping of Department of Religions as the most viable and active Association in Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University. In 2008, he Planned and carried out one of the biggest event in Lagos State University tagged “Christo-Lasu Day”. He planned and carried out recognition and award presentation to outstanding students in the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University in 2008. Same year, he organised the football team of the Department of Religions that won the Dean’s Cup for the first time ever in the department. Osifo Stanley headed several Group Project during his undergraduate and postgraduate studies. He coordinated with Faculty of Arts President and Lagos State University Student Union Government President on prevalent issues while in service. He made consultations and reports to Heads of Department and Faculty as the need arose while in service. He also conducted one of the freest and most transparent election to usher in new executives of Association of Christian Studies Students, Department of Religions in 2008. Osifo Stanley is the first sitting president of a department that conducted elections and handed over before any other president in the whole of Lagos State University, This was done to give support and direction to incoming executives. Osifo Stanley has always stood firm in defense of members of Association he heads against oppression and intimidation from external bodies. Osifo Stanley has always given purposeful and meaningful leadership at every point of being called to lead and serve. In 2018, Osifo was chosen and elected Chairman R Close, Communuty Three, Festival Town, He led the conduct of free and transparent election of new executives into Community Three, R Close, Festival Town Community Association, Amuwo Odofin LGA. He also organised the Inauguration and swearing in/Oath of office taking of newly elected executive members of Community Three, R Close, Festival Town Community Association, Amuwo Odofin LGA in 2018. He embarked on installation of street light for R Close Community three, Festival Town Residents Association, Amuwo Odofin LGA in November 2018.

It is noteworthy that Osifo have always been overwhelmingly nominated into positions of service. He never contested for any position. He has always been chosen by majority in all position of service possibly because of the qualities he possesses.

In appreciation of Osifo Stanley's service to nation and humanity, several international bodies and institutions has recognized and given him awards. Some are

INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL AWARDS / RECOGNITION/ MEDALS WON LEAD Project Special Recognition Award as YOUNG EMERGING LEADER                                                           2018

Platinum Award of Credence As Distinguished African Golden Personality of the Year of DR. KWAME NKRUMAH Leadership Award of Integrity and Transparency                                                    2016

Certificate of Service, Greenland Estate Development Association                 2015

Certificate of Service, Association of Christian Studies Students, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University                 2008

Gold Cup Winner- Dean’s Cup, Faculty of Arts as Head Coach                       2008

Academic Excellence Award, ACSS, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University                                          2008

Face of Christo-Lasu Award, ACSS, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University                                           2008

Most Admired Student Award, ACSS Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University                                           2008

WBS Certificate of Recognition – United States of America                         1993

SUMMARY Osifo Stanley is a presidential aspirant. He is a mentor and source of motivation to the youth in Nigeria, Africa and around the world. He is the youngest Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria. Other presidential as[irants on the party;s platform are Bukola Saraki, Datti Ahmed, Jonah Jang, David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Ibrahim Baffarrawa, Sule Lamido, Musa Kwakwanso, Taminu Turakin, Ahmed Makarfi and Aminu Tambuwal. He is an astute believer in noble and diligent life style. A great mastermind of positive endeavors. He is inclined to harnessing available resources into productive enterprise. He is a promoter and supporter of youth synergy and empowerment. This he does through Encouraging Youths through mentoring and capacity building Provision of jobs through entrepreneurial establishments and engagement. Provision of service that makes a comfortable life Entrenching positive leadership qualities that will create a better society, Creating value chain employment creation and generation Development of infrastructures in society Ensuring peace and cohesion in society Ensure adequate welfare of members of society

Osifo Stanley has impacted on many lives, The KEY NIGERIA MOVEMENT is a structure set up with groups to promote good ideals of Osifo Stanley to Nigerians and the world. Osifo Stanley is a promoter of fundamental rights and freedom.