National Youth Service
Served during the NYSC programme from 2007 to 2008 as an Economics teacher at a senior secondary school in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
Profile & Experience
Meet Hon. Babatunde Sunday Ogunlade
Corporate leader, accounting professional and APC candidate for Ibarapa East State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election.
Early life and education
Hon. Babatunde Sunday Ogunlade, popularly known as BABS, was born on 20 August 1980 in Eruwa, Oyo State. His educational journey spans accounting and financial management, alongside experience in several sectors of the Nigerian economy.
- 1994 — Apode High School, Eruwa.
- 2002 — National Diploma (ND) in Accounting, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.
- 2006 — Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State.
- 2020 — B.Sc. in Accounting, Second Class Upper Division, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- 2025 — M.Sc. in Accounting, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Professional career
Finance, operations and corporate leadership
His career includes experience in education, manufacturing, civil construction, real estate and financial controls.
Accounting and internal audit
Held accounting and internal-audit roles at Tower Extrusions and Lufama Global Concepts Ltd.
Civil construction
Worked as an accountant with WS FZE Civil Construction Company at the LADOL Free Zone, Tarkwa Bay, Lagos.
Financial management and real estate
At Portal Realities Ltd, progressed from Internal Control to General Manager Finance and served as Deputy Managing Director / General Manager Finance from 2020 to 2024. He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Skylark Homes and Properties Ltd.
Political and community engagement
Participation, party service and local connections
Political involvement
Ogunlade states that he has been active in progressive politics since 2003. He contested as an Assembly aspirant in 2023 and stepped down in support of the party candidate.
Party support
He reports supporting party administration in 2022 through the donation of a generator and payment of party-house rent, and hosting party members on 1 January in successive years.
Community associations
He is associated with the Intellect Club of Eruwa, Eruwa Youth Movement and Federation of Eruwa Student Union.
Student leadership
He served as President of the Federation of Oyo State Student Union at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, in 2002.
“A meaningful representation begins with listening, consultation and honest communication about what can be achieved.”
Public-service principle stated in the Ogunlade BlueprintPersonal
Family and interests
Hon. Ogunlade is married with three children. His stated leisure interests include spending time with family and friends and watching football.
Public role
Candidate for Ibarapa East
He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibarapa East State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election. His proposed priorities are set out separately in the Ogunlade Blueprint.
Read the Ogunlade BlueprintEducation and professional development
- Apode High School — completed secondary education in 1994.
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede — National Diploma in Accounting, 2002.
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan — Higher National Diploma in Accounting, 2006.
- Crescent University — B.Sc. Accounting, Second Class Upper Division, 2020.
- University of Lagos — M.Sc. Accounting, 2025.
Career and civic milestones
2003 onward
Political and civic participation
Participation in party and civic activities, with experience engaging stakeholders around community issues. Specific roles and dates should be confirmed before publication.
2020–2024
Finance and business administration
Served as Deputy Managing Director / General Manager, Finance at Portal Realities, contributing to financial oversight and business operations.
Business leadership
Property and enterprise management
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Skylark Homes & Properties Ltd, with responsibilities associated with business management and client relationships.
Relevant competencies
Financial administration
Budget awareness, financial controls, resource prioritisation and the importance of transparent reporting.
Planning and oversight
Setting objectives, tracking delivery milestones and asking clear questions about cost, responsibility and outcomes.
Stakeholder engagement
Listening to community concerns, coordinating discussions and documenting follow-up actions.
Public communication
Explaining proposals in accessible language and distinguishing verified facts, plans and opinions.
Accuracy note: This page summarises information supplied for publication. Professional memberships, certifications, awards and additional appointments should only be added when supporting details have been verified.