Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Prince Dapo Abiodun: Nigerian Businessman and Politician

Prince Dapo Abiodun is a  Nigerian politician and businessman born  29 May 1960 in Iperu Remo; Ogun State; Nigeria.

He studied Civil Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University; ife, Osun State, and subsequently accounting at Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Georgia, United States of America ( USA). Holding a doctorate degree in finance from Ekiti State University; Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and another in business administration from Adeleke University; Ede ; Osun State.



He is the Governor of  Ogun State after winning the 2019 general elections under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC)  although he started his political career under the umbrella of the people's democratic party ( PDP) despite him facing challenges from not just the people but also from Ibikunle Amosun.



DAPO ABIODUN a born again Christian and a member of The Redeem Christain Church Of God. He is the board chairman of the corporate affairs commission (CAC),  Managing Director of the Heyden Petroleum and the founder of First Power Limited. Then a tool of Royalty cause is heritage is from a kingship lineage no wonder his daughter's wedding witness such glamorous presentation from the Eyo.


He was declared as the governor elect of Ogun State by the Independent National Electoral Commission on 10 May 2019 and was sworn in as the Governor of Ogun State on 29 May 2019 . Holding the office for 8 years with great impact put in place, he is among the few incorruptible Governors which was seen through the action of him freezing 57 Local government actions and suspending the Chairman's for embezzlement.


He was elected as a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria on the platform of the defunt united Nigeria congress party( UNCP) in 1998. Serving as a member of various presidential committees and organizations. Having govern for 8 years still the people still seek him out and as a Christian he ensures he carry out his daily activities with the fear of God in him.

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