He was born May, 1957. He graduated from The Polytechnic Ibadan where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the following professional bodies:
Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM),
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Nigerian Association of Technological Engineers (NATE) and
Certified Marketing Communications Institute of Nigeria (CMCIN)

Some of his awards include:
Chairman, Aurora Nigeria Limited (1986)
Ambassador of Goodwill for the State of Tennessee, USA
Nigerian Society of Engineers Merit Award (Contribution to Engineering Discipline)
The Best Commissioner in Lagos State Award
He was the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lagos State, Nigeria 1999-2007.

Now ,the Governor of Osun State,after the tribunal nullified the election of Oyinlola.