Dr Omolara Okunola, Director, Inspectorate and Compliance, at the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, has retired after spending 34 years of meritorious service at the organisation. Having joined the organisation in 1988, after graduating from the University of Nsukka, where she studied Food Science and Technology. She rose through the ranks before becoming a director in the establishment.
To celebrate the exit of the former director, friends, colleagues and senior staff of SON organised a valedictory service, which was well-attended, in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State to mark her exit from active service.
While actively serving, Okunola won numerous accolades in Ekiti and Oyo states, where she had worked. She bagged Head’s Awards on revenue generation in Ekiti State. Quality Inspection of Establishment award in Oyo State. Her performance among the Police Community Relations committees was also highly celebrated. She also distinguished herself as the Head, Food Group, in Standards Development Department, and as well as Director of Enforcement.
While speaking about Okunola during her sent forth service, her colleagues described her as a warm and receptive personality who left a good legacy and commendable work ethics in Oyo and Ekiti State where she worked.
