Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan (born 25 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician, civil engineer and farmer[1][2] who served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2019 to 2022 when he was impeached following misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him.
[7][8] He usually spoke on behalf of the governor on matters arising within the state for national interest.
Olaniyan has served in various offices at the local, state and federal levels of government in Nigeria.
For about three decades, he has worked in the civil service of Oyo State for different administration.
[14] [15] Rauf Olaniyan has professional qualifications in Management, Irrigation & Water Resources and in Conflict and Dispute Resolutions.