Pa Olaolu Aderinwale was one of the early generation staff of Obafemi Awolowo University ( then known as University of Ife) . As a seasoned university administrator, he spent the last 30 years of his working career in that great citadel of learning and rose through the rank to retire as Deputy Registrar of the institution almost 3 decades ago.
Sitting from Left to Right: Prof Olaiya ( former HOD Public Administration of OAU), Prof Akanni Akintemi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Development OAU) , Celebrant Pa Olaolu Aderinwale and Mr Adetunji Bakare ( Registrar OAU)
Standing from left to Right: Dr Monday Etebom ( an Associate Professor OAU), Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju ( Public Relations Officer OAU), Dr (Mrs) Olasanmi ( Director OAU Advancement Office), Prof Ademola Popoola ( former Dean, Faculty of Law OAU)
He is a very successful family man who has since been actively engaged in legal practice ( as a lawyer), community leadership and spiritual service following his retirement.
As part of activities marking his 90th birthday, he recently launched an autobiography titled Senior 1-3-5 Lessons, Legacy and Life Journey which chronicles his personal life stories that features moments of rejection, unexpected setbacks, trials and remarkable breakthroughs.
