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Name: Balogun

Gender: Masculine

Location: Nigeria,Ijebu Ode

Language: Yoruba

Thematic: "Babaloju-ogun Names

Meaning: Balogun means "Commander of the army in Yoruba. Balogun's literal translation is "Chief of Defence", an inference to expanding territory. The town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State is home to popular Baloguns.

Comments: Omotayo Tunji Balogun, was born in Ijebu Ode. He attended the famous Ansar-Ud deen primary School, Ijebu Ode before going to St. Ann Primary School in Maryland Lagos State. He also went to the prestigious Ijebu Ode Grammar School, from where he graduated in 1986. He then went to Ogun State College of Education, now Tai Solarin University, where he did his A'level. He attended the University of Benin, where he bagged Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery. He worked in various parts of Nigeria. He is a lover of humanity. He treats his clients with passion and dignity. Presently residing outside the shore of Nigeria. He is married with children. A fulcrum of hope and determination and accomplished manager of resources.

Famous Balogun: Omotayo Tunji Balogun - Ijebu Ode, a medical Doctor, ex-JOGS