Late Chief Isaac Oluwole Oginni will tomorrow, May, 2, 2026 be buried in Ilesa, Osun State, HERALDSUN reports.
Chief Oginni died at the age of 78.
He was born on March 29, 1948 in Ikare, Ondo State, into a family distinguished by enterprise, discipline and strong community values.
He was born to Chief Olawale Daniel Oginni, a renowned and highly successful cocoa merchant and businessman, and Madam
Florence Orangun Oginni, a well-respected and accomplished kolanut trader, fondly known as Iya Olobi.
From his early years, he was immersed in a culture of hard work, integrity and commercial excellence that would later define his life’s journey.
Late Oginni started his secondary school educational journey at St. Charles College, Osogbo (1961–1964) before proceeding to Victory College, Ikare-Akoko (1965–1968), where he obtained his Higher School Certificate.
Following his secondary education, he moved to Lagos in search of work opportunities and worked while awaiting admission into university.
His determination soon paid off when he gained admission into the University of Ibadan in 1970, where he studied Sociology and Anthropology. He later graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Sociology.
Upon completion of his studies, he participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme and was posted to Kaduna State, where he served as a teacher for one year.
After his national youth service year, he returned to Lagos to begin his professional career.
Chief Isaac Oluwole Oginni in his lifetime was an astute, visionary and highly accomplished businessman. He made a significant mark in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector, particularly in the cocoa beans export industry.
As Chairman of Bolawole Enterprises Nigeria Limited, a leading non-oil export commodity and agro allied company, he played a pivotal role in expanding Nigeria’s footprint in international agricultural trade.
Under his leadership, the company became a highly respected name both locally and internationally, contributing to the growth and recognition of Nigeria’s export potential beyond oil.