DAMILOLA OTUBANJO
Damilola Otubanjo is a Fashion Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Engineer, Mother, Beautician, Philanthropist, and a Beauty Queen.
She is multifaceted, pursuing life with zest and vigour. She bagged a first Degree in Physics with Electronics from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, and a 2nd degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from Kingston University, London. Upon the completion of her 2nd degree, She joined the Lagos State Government, under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, driving novel power projects, in the renewable energy space, she then initiated the creation of a Research & Development Unit in the Ministry. She designed and developed the first Solar Water Pump project at the Lagos State Electricity Board before joining the Agency to Head the Solar Department, where she was in charge of the Operation and Maintenance of the Lagos Solar, a project initiated by the Lagos State Government with counter funding from DFID.
Having served government for some years, she went on into private business, driving a Fashion & Lifestyle business called the Milolar Group. The business focuses on Fashion and Beauty Products for women of all classes and colours. Milolar Signature, Milolar Casual, Milolar Luxe caters to Women’s apparel serving all women’s clothing needs. Milolar Glow, Milolar Scents, Milolar Haircare, and
Milolar Spa offer beauty products and services for women. She’s passionate about young people and founded a registered NGO called the PinkDove Charitable Initiative, touching lives and driving socioeconomic change spanning over 14years. She’s a lover of women’s development, training young girls in secondary school, mentoring young ladies in tertiary institutions on dealing with and overcoming the challenges of life. Her passion is contagious, influencing all in her wake. She’s a mum to 2 adorable daughters and believes strongly in pursuing her dreams. A relentless formidable force taking the political scene by storm.
Since your foray into politics, have you at any time, felt disadvantaged or treated unfairly because of your sex? Have you at any time faced any form of chauvinism in the Journey?
Since I commenced my journey into politics, I haven’t felt at a disadvantage or been treated unfairly, on the contrary, the reception has been very warm and encouraging. I can even say my gender gives me a competitive edge amongst my fellow Aspirants; as the only female vying for the seat of House of Representatives in my Senatorial District of Ogun Waterside, Ijebu East and Ijebu North Federal Constituency. I stand a good chance! Coupled with the open embrace of my Governor, HE Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, by involving women actively in political offices and then going further to signing 35% inclusion of women in governance, I can say there’s no better time to get into politics than now. The sun and moon are aligned in my favour. However, some male chauvinists still exist, with cynical and snide remarks, discrediting a woman and projecting their limiting beliefs on one’s ambition. But then you don’t expect everyone to appreciate the light when they thrive in darkness. I am aware people do not see you as you are, they see you as they are. So, I don’t take ownership of their unfriendly conversations.