Badmus Aliu Alabi Olanrewaju got his first degree in Economics (B.Sc) from University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1981. He obtained an M.Sc degree in Agric Economics from University of Ife in 1984.

He started work as a lecturer in Economics at the College of Education, Kafanchan, Kaduna State while serving as a youth corp. member in 1981. He then moved to being a tutor in Economics at Oduduwa College Ile Ife in 1982 from where he joined the Kwara State College of Education as a lecturer in Economics in 1986 to 2006. His status on retirement was chief lecturer, HATISS 14 (Equivalent to G.L. 15). He is the principal Consultant, Almus Consulting in Ilorin from 2006 to date.

He is a member of various professional bodies, some of which are Institute for Operations Research of Nigeria (INFORN) (Fellow), Nigerian Economic Society (NES) (Member). He is a Director at Ilorin Microfinance Bank, Director, University of Ilorin Consultancy Service Centre, Member Board of Directors, Ibu-Aje Microfinance Bank in Osogbo.

He has published and edited lots of works. His wealth of experience in the Economics sector has been of immense benefit to Welfare Microfinance Bank Ltd. He is currently serving the Bank as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.