Adelaja Adeoye (born 2 May 1981) is a Nigerian business leader and a politician. He is the founder of Fendini Limited and the Nigerian Wailers Group[1]

Adelaja Adeoye
Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Limited
Assumed office
August 2020
Personal details
BornMay 2, 1981
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Spouse(s)Bukola Adeoye
ChildrenOluwadarasimi and Irewolede
ResidenceLagos State
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, Lead City University
ProfessionEntrepreneur, Politician

Early Life and Education

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Adelaja Adeoye, hailing from Ogun State, Nigeria, was born on May 2, 1981. He completed his secondary education at Christ Ambassadors College in Kaduna, graduating in 2002. Adeoye earned a Diploma in Mathematics from Federal Polytechnic Bida and a Degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Property Development and Management from Leadcity University.[2]

Career

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Adelaja Adeoye began his career in 2006 at PPMC, later worked with UBA and Bank PHB. He transitioned into real estate, founding Fendini Limited[3][4], which developed Rayfield Gardens City Estate in Ibadan and was named one of Nigeria’s top 50 CEOs[5][6]. Politically, he was the founding chairman of The Patriots and served as National Publicity Secretary for the ADP[7][8][9]. In 2023, he ran for a House of Representatives seat under the PDP[10][11].

References

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  1. "Nigerian Wailers group condemns DSS invasion of National Assembly". Vanguardngr. 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. Godfrey, Chimezie (2023-12-13). "Guardian Newspaper name Laja Adeoye as Top 50 Nigerian CEO 2023". News Diary Online. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. "Makinde commends Fendini on Rayfield Gardens City Estates". thenationonlineng. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  4. Nigeria, Guardian (2024-10-21). "Oyo, firm partner to develop RayfieldGardens City Estate project". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  5. Godfrey, Chimezie (2023-12-13). "Guardian Newspaper name Laja Adeoye as Top 50 Nigerian CEO 2023". News Diary Online. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  6. Sanmi, Adebola (2023-12-12). "Fendini CEO, Laja Adeoye, Named Among Guardian Newspaper's #Top50NigerianCEO2023". InsideOyo.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  7. Politics (2019-10-29). "ADP picks Adelaja as National Publicity Secretary". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  8. Muaz, Hassan (2021-03-14). "Adelaja re-joins PDP, mobilizes thousands of followers into party |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  9. Edition, Next (2020-02-07). "Join Us Now, ADP Tells De-registered Parties". The Next Edition. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  10. "ADP National Publiciity Secretary Adeoye Adelaja Re-joins PDP, Mobilizes Followers Into The Party - National Insight News". 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  11. "Insecurity: Allow Nigerians acquire military trainings for self defense – Adelaja". happeningnownews. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2024-09-25.