Meet Kwara APN Deputy Governorship Candidate, Princess Oyenike Fajenyo
by Oyewale Oyelola
The deputy governorship candidate of Alternative Party of Nigeria (APN) in Kwara state, Princess Oyenike Oluwakemi Fajenyo was born on 10th October, 1977 in Omu-Aran, Irpodun local government area to reputable royal family of Ajiboye, Agunke Oye of Afin compound, Omu Aran.
Princess Fajenyo began her study at Muslim Community Primary LGEA, Ajase-ipo and proceeded to Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Oke-ode for secondary school education. In 1997, she gained admission to Kwara State College of Education Ilorin where she obtained National Certificate in Education (NCE) in Home Economics.
Her passion for education prompted the resilient woman to University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State where she earned B.Sc. Degree in Home Economics in 2004. Later, Princess Oyenike Fajenyo returned to University of Agriculture, Makurdi for her Masters in the same course.
The educationist started her career at Odigbo Local Government Secretariat, Ore, Ondo State where serves as Recording/documentation and payroll officer preparing Corps member Voucher during compulsory one year National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C).
Prior to taking up full teaching appointment, she earlier taught at Erin-Ile Secondary School, Erin-Ile for her teaching practice from 1998-1999. She worked for two years at Aveco Model College, Makurdi as Food and Nutrition Teacher before moving to Baptist High School Makurdi as Vice principal admin and Catering Craft Teacher.
Princess Fajenyo relocated to Kwara state in 2014 due to love for her state and take up another teaching appointment at Unilorin Schools, University of Ilorin as H.O.D Upper Basic & Prevocational Studies Teacher. Due to her diligence, hardwork and resourcefulness, she was offered appointment at Kwara Baptist Academy, Ganmo as Vice Principal and Catering Craft Teacher.
In her bid to reduce unemployment and further contribute to development of education in Kwara state established Royal Skill Acquisition and Training Services for vocational training. Princess Fajenyo is currently employer of labour as well as contributing to the state’s economy development.
The leadership skills of Omu-Aran born technocrat turned politician made her course mates elected has as Class Representative throughout undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She served as Girls Axillaries, GA Director of First Baptist Church Makurdi for five years and later emerged W.M.U President of the same Church.
She has proved to be a problem solver by using her potentials to tackle challenges and contribute to the development of every organization that crossed her path in the last four decades.
Without doubt, Kwara state will benefit immensely from Princess Fajenyo as Deputy Governor, if electorates elected APN during 2019 general elections.