Farooq Oreagba: From cancer patient to ‘steeze’ catalyst- here is the story of the man who stole the show at the Ojude Oba festival in Ogun state

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From cancer patient to the swag and epicurean catalyst at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival, Farooq Oreagba is the man of the moment.

Farooq Oreagba has turned into a social media sensation since his photos from the Ojude Oba festival in Ogun surfaced on the microblogging site, X (otherwise known as Twitter).

The freckles on his face, the neatly designed tattoos on his skin and the comprehension aura emitting from the Ogun state native has sent tongues wagging across social media.

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Farooq Oreagba is the man of the moment and the leading platform, News Round The Clock (NRTC) is here to enlighten the audience about what a champion the man has been the entirety of his life.

Earlier, NRTC disclosed what the Ojude Oba festival is all about, you can read more about the event below:

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Who is Farooq Oreagba?

Farooq Oreagba is a Nigerian businessman and the MD of NG Clearing Limited. Additionally, NRTC gathered that he was also the former head of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Consult.

Farooq Oreagba has had a distinguished career in the financial services sector, marked by several significant achievements:

Leadership at NG Clearing

Oreagba was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NG Clearing Limited in September 2023. Under his leadership, NG Clearing has continued to solidify its position as West Africa’s premier Central Counterparty (CCP), playing a crucial role in the financial market infrastructure of Nigeria.

Driving Innovation

Throughout his career, Oreagba has been recognized for his ability to drive innovation within the financial services industry. His efforts have been instrumental in fostering a customer-centric culture and delivering sustainable growth.

Strategic Vision

Oreagba’s strategic vision has been pivotal in achieving significant milestones for NG Clearing. This includes the historic clearance of the first exchange-traded derivatives contracts in West Africa³. His leadership has helped develop a world-class clearing and settlement system that integrates seamlessly with key exchanges in Nigeria.

Recognition and Appointments

His expertise and achievements have been acknowledged through various executive leadership roles. The Board of Directors of NG Clearing unanimously appointed him, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the financial services sector.