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Bolakale Adulfatai Kotun (born 26 April 1929), also known as Chief Bolakale Kotun, was a Nigerian author, civil servant, economist, administrator, and technocrat.
He was born in Isale Eko to Lamina Sanni-Kotun of Agarawu and Afusat Abeke Kasunmu Alokolaro of Epetedo, Lagos, Nigeria. He received the title of "Prince" from the Onilegbale Chieftaincy Family on his mother's side.
Early Life and Education
[edit]He began his primary school education at St Patrick's Catholic School in Idumagbo, Lagos. It was there he met his life-long friends Dr. Yinka Gbajumo and Chief Lai Olumegbon. He also attended St Patrick's School, Sokoto.
His secondary education was at Eko Boys High School, Lagos.
For a short time, he worked as a teacher in the Republic of Liberia before he went to the United states of America for his graduate degrees. He began at Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA and later transferred to Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA. It was there he received his Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Economics. He studied at the New York University, New York, and received his Masters degree in Public Administration with a concentration in public and administrative laws. Bolakale also attended other programmes at Columbia University, New York and the Royal Institute of Public Administration in London.
Career
[edit]Prince (Chief) Bolakale Kotun, was a Public Administrator in the Lagos State Public Service. He was transferred from the Western Nigeria Statutory Corporations Service Commission on 15th July 1972. He served in the following roles from 1975 - 1984:
| Role | Company/Department | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Secretary | Military Governor | Lagos State | 1975 |
| Permanent Secretary | Lagos State Ministry of Education | Lagos State | 1977 |
| Permanent Secretary | Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Natural Resources | Lagos State | 1978 |
| Permanent Secretary | Political Affairs | Lagos State | 1978 |
| Lagos State Director | National Youth Service Corps | Lagos State | 1978 |
| Chief Electoral Officer | Lagos State | 1978 | |
| First (1st) Clerk | Lagos State House of Assembly | Lagos State | 1979-1984 |
He was retired from the Lagos State Civil Service on 5th April, 1984, but continued to represent Lagos State on Federal Government Privatisation Committees. His represented Lagos State as a Commissioner in the Federal Civil Service Commission from 1996 - 2002.
The History of Eko Dynasty
[edit]Prince Bolakale Kotun wrote The History of Eko Dynasty after years of research in Lagos and London. It includes written and oral accounts on the history of Eko.
In his words, "I did not write the book about myself and my family, but to set records straight in an objective manner. I wanted to leave it as a legacy for the young ones . . . something to build upon".
The book is sold on Amazon and the book's website.
Personal Life
[edit]Bolakale Kotun was married to Adetola Kotun for 45 years.
He passed away on 2nd March, 2019 survived by his wife, daughter, Oluwasola Kotun, and granddaughter, Oluwateniola Disu.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Chief Bolakale Kotun was given the religious titles of Irawo Adinni of Lagos Central Mosque, Ekerin Adinni of Oko-Awo Mosque, Aare Musulumi of Abu Court Epetedo Mosque and Bada Adinni of Surulere Central Mosque.