Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka was born in 1969 to the Royal family of late Alh Ibrahim Folorunsho Kawu Agaka, the first Dan Iya of Ilorin Emirate. and the 5th Daudu Olomoba Agaka, Ilorin.
Engr Kale Kawu had his primary education at the Ansarul Islam primary School, Oke Aluko, Ilorin, between 1975 and 1980. He attended the famous and prestigious Government Secondary School GSS) Ilorin from where he obtained his (WASC) in 1985 and graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND), in Electrical Power Engineering in the year 1994 at Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin.
His undying quest for Knowledge spurred him to obtain Post Graduate Diploma in Administration from the Kwara state polytechnic, Ilorin (1996) and another PGD in Electrical power Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State in 1999.
Alh. Kale Kawu Agaka bagged his Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho in 2013. He did his NYSC scheme with the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) Ilorin, in 1996 and was subsequently employed in the same power company.
Engr Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu had worked at Lagos and Port Harcourt zone of Rural Electrification Department of the then Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. Engr. Bolakale Kawu worked as Senior Manager between 2006 – 2010 with Rural Electrification Agency, and advanced as Zonal Coordinator South West Zonal office of Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria at Osogbo, Osun State from 2012-2015. He served as the Director of Projects, Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, headquarters, Abuja where he coordinated and supervised the planning and execution of the rural electrification projects, and later replicated the same zeal and efficiency as the Director of Procurement department. He currently heads the Monitoring and Evaluation department as Director.
An accomplished and Noble Electrical Engineer, the Second (Dan Iya of Ilorin) Emirate who also, honourably doubles as the Hasken Lafiagi of Lafiagi Emirate attended several relevant professional and civil courses both in Nigeria and abroad.
A COREN Registered Engineer and a Procurement Specialist has written and presented several technical papers at both local and National and international fora. He is a member and fellow of the following professional institutions.
Member-Nigerian institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE)
Fellow-Chartered institute of Human Capital Development (fhcd)
Fellow -Civil society Network for Good Governance (2019)
Fellow-, Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) (2019)
Fellow-Nigerian institute of power Engineers (NIPE)2020
Fellow – Nigerian Institution of procurement Engineers (NIPROCE) 2020
Engineer Kale Kawu Agaka is undoubtedly a seasoned Administrator, Projects Engineer, Procurement Specialist and a result-oriented workaholic. An embodiment of rare sublime moral qualities which has endeared him to the people and which makes him tower high above his contemporaries. He is generous to a fault and his philanthropic gestures know no bound.
Alh Kale Kawu is a dedicated and complete family man who has the fear of God in his heart. He is highly tolerant, respectful, and a visionary leader who has become a role model in his career exploits as a result of his mentorship and capacity building grace and skills.
He is a man who abhors greed and detests vanity and someone whose humanity is his strength and whose integrity is his greatness. These notable qualities have endeared the University of Ilorin to nominate him as a peace ambassador.
AWARDS:
He has been given several awards and recognitions for his immense contributions, both to his field and humanity at large. Some of the awards and recognitions as well as organizations which awarded them are:
• Association of Professional Women Engineers, Kwara State Chapter in 2016 and Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Ibadan Chapter in 2015.
• Certificate of Patronship by Zero Tolerance for Social Immoralities Initiative (ZETSI AFRICA) in Nov., 2018.
• Award of Excellence as: Icon of Community, Youth, Students and Societal Development by National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education students (NANCES) in May 2019.
• Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN): Mentor General of Northern Youths by National President
• Legislative Writer’s Forum (National Assembly Abuja): in recognition of exemplary leadership, quality managerial skills, and service to humanity.
• The Nigerian Youth Parliament Federal Republic of Nigeria (Award of Credence): Ambassador of humanity services – in recognition of the enormous contributions to humanity, doggedness, in discharge of duties with absolute fairness and accountability, charismatic way of leadership, visionary leader for a greater Nigeria & support to youth development.
• African Youth Parliament: in recognition of outstanding contributions to rural development and the engineering profession in Nigeria.
• Next Level Intelligentsia Youth Project (NLIYP): Certificate of Special Recognition by Mentor General of Nigerian Youths.
• Inter-Faith Youth Organization of Nigeria (IFYON): Ambassadorial Award 2020 for Icon of Peace/A Paragon of Virtue in the Contemporary Nigeria.
• National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS): (National Outstanding Award) Icon & Cynosure of Nation Building.
• Coalition for Transparency in Nigeria: In recognition of productivity, due diligence, and public service excellence by chairman selection committee.
• People’s Trust African Magazine: Transparent Antecedent in Public Service.
• Royal Trust Media International: Royal Meritorious Services Award for Good Performance.
• National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE).
• National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) (JCC) Kwara State Axis.
• Policy Advocacy and Integrity Network.
• Nigeria Rotaract Multi-District Information Organization (NR-MDIO): Award of Vocational Excellence & Humanitarian Service.
• Zawiyatul-Faedot Nuri Robaniyat Al-Ibrahimiyat Al-Tijaniyat: Islamic Merit Award
• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Alumni: Excellent Service Award
• City Pathfinder Club: Award for Contributions towards humanity
• North Central Youth Assembly of Nigeria FRN: Patronship honor for exemplary Leadership Service
• Jooro Central Mosque, Jooro off Asa Dam Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria: Award of Recognition for valuable and selfless contributions towards Islam and the Muslim Ummah
• Jam’Iyyah Kanzir Rahmah: Award of Excellence
• Markaz Thaqofy-L-Islamiyy Old Student Association: Award of Excellence in recognition & Appreciation of immense contribution to the Association
• Regular Callers on Radio Programme Association (RECORPA): Award of Excellence
• Council of Muslim Organizations (CMO): Award of Excellence in recognition of outstanding contributions to the growth of Islam.
• Government Secondary School Afon, Alumni Association: Award for Uncommon Generosity and Humanitarian Services
• Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, 2022 Annual Press Week: Most Outstanding Award for Community Development.
