Olayide Owolabi Adelami (born 3 April 1958) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the deputy governor of Ondo State since 1 February 2024.[1][2] He previously served as the deputy clerk of the Ondo State House of Assembly.[3]

Olayide Adelami
Deputy Governor of Ondo State
Assumed office
1 February 2024
GovernorLucky Aiyedatiwa
Preceded byLucky Aiyedatiwa
Personal details
Born
Olayide Owolabi Adelami

(1958-04-03) 3 April 1958 (age 66)
Owo, Western Region, British Nigeria (now in Ondo State, Nigeria)
Political partyAll Progressive Congress
Education
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

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Adelami was born in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. His had his primary education at St. Francis Catholic Primary School, and later continued at Imade College in Owo. He obtained a GCE A-level certificate from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Adelami earned his BSc in Business Administration from the University of Lagos, a Masters degree in the same course from Ogun State University,[4] and a Doctorate degree in Security and Strategic Studies from Nasarawa State University.[3]

Career

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Adelami worked as an accountant in December 1983, at the Federal Civil Service Commission.[5] From 1996 to 2000, he was appointed in high offices including at the National Hospital, Abuja.[3][6]

Adelami became the Head of the Finance and Accounts Department of the National Assembly in Ondo State until 2007, when he was appointed as the Director. He did a senior management course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies in 2008.[4] In 2014, Adelami was promoted to Permanent Secretary of the Directorate of Procurement, Estate, and Works, a role he held until his appointment as Deputy Clerk to the Ondo State House of Assembly.[7]

Adelami started a full-time political career in 2018, under the All Progressives Congress.[8] He was appointed deputy governor of Ondo State by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on 24 January 2024, and subsequently sworn in on 1 February 2024.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Ojomo, Olufemi. "Olaide Adelami Sworn In As Ondo Deputy Governor". Channels TV. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. ^ Tope, Fayehun (February 2024). "Adelami Sworn In As Ondo Deputy Gov, Promises 100% Loyalty To Aiyedatiwa". Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Kayode, Oyero. "Aiyedatiwa Nominates Ex-NASS Clerk Adelami As Deputy". Channels TV. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b John, Nwachukwu (24 January 2024). "Ondo: Governor Aiyedatiwa finally names Deputy". Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Aiyedatiwa Appoints Adelami As Ondo Deputy Governor". 24 January 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Adelami becomes deputy governor to Aiyedatiwa". Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Aiyedatiwa announces Olayide Owolabi Adelami as Deputy Governor". 24 January 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  8. ^ "ONDO 2020: Why I want Akeredolu's job — Adelami, ex-NASS Deputy Clerk". Vanguard. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Adelami takes Oath as Ondo Deputy Governor". Retrieved 31 May 2024.