Rahmon Adegoke Adedoyin (born January 1, 1957) is a Nigerian educationist and businessman who was sentenced to death by hanging on May 30, 2023. He is the founder and proprietor of Oduduwa University and The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife.[1] In an interview with Vanguard, Rahmon claimed that the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade had nominated him as the Ooni of Ife before his death because of "his developmental strides, particularly in the cradle of Yoruba land".[2]
Rahmon Adedoyin | |
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| Born | Rahmon Adegoke Adedoyin January 1, 1957 Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ife All Saints University School of Medicine |
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| Years active | 1990–2023 |
| Notable work | Oduduwa University Oduduwa Polytechnic The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife |
Early life, education and career
editRahmon Adegoke was born into the royal family of the Akui ruling house in the ancient city of Ife in Osun State,[3] where he went on to complete his primary and secondary school education. He proceeded to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 after studying Mathematics Education. He also attended Centurion International University, California where he obtained his master's degree and went on to bag a doctorate degree in 1996 from All Saints University School of Medicine, New York City.[4]
In a bid to revamp education in Nigeria, Rahmon founded The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife in 1984 and Oduduwa University in 2009. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Statisticians.[4]
Death Sentence
editAdedoyin was arrested in November 2021 following the death of Adegoke Timothy at his Hilton Hotel which he is the founder.[5][6][7] He was denied bail but granted access to medical facilities of his choice pending court hearing. On 30th May 2023, Court found Rahmon guilty of murder and sentenced him to death by hanging. [8]
References
edit- ^ "Adedoyin Claims Late Ooni of Ife Nominated Him As Successor". Naij. August 17, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ Demola Akinyemi (August 16, 2015). "Ooni nominated me as his successor before he died – Adedoyin". Vanguard News. Ilorin. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ Femi Makinde (August 28, 2015). "Giesi princes back Adedoyin to succeed Ooni". The Punch. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "ADEDOYIN, Rahmon Adegoke, Dr". Notable Nigerians. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ Sahara Reporters (November 17, 2021). "Police Arrest Owner of Oduduwa University In Connection With Death Of OAU MBA Student". Sahara Reporters. New York. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ Sahara Reporters (November 14, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Osun Police Arrest 6 As MBA Student 'Disappears' After Lodging In Hotel Of Oduduwa University Owner, Adedoyin". Sahara Reporters. New York. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ Bola Bamigbola (November 23, 2021). "Adedoyin's son supervised evacuation, burial of OAU student, flees – CP". The Punch. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "OAU student: Hotel owner denied bail, granted access to medical services". Punch Newspapers. December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.