28th June, 2018 occupies a very important place in the annals of history for Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni. It will remain the day that the late traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Oba Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III, CFR, SAN conferred high honour on a man who has risen to become one of the most prominent sons of the land.

The traditional ruler found him worthy of honour following a review of his philanthropy and value addition through human and physical development of the people in the kingdom. He was therefore honoured as the Amuwagboye of Owo Kingdom, his title ‘Amuwagboye’ meaning ‘good character earns you chieftancy tittle’ .This goes a long way to prove the Character and integrity of Chief Adelami and his mettle will ensure the sunshine state shines even brighter and restore the glory of the state.

Adelami, who is the Co-founder of the Elizabeth Foundation annually, hosts widows, youths and less privileged ones in Ondo State in his Owo Residence on free Medicare outreach, skill acquisition program and several types of empowerment aimed at making life better for them. This he has been doing since 2004.

Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with distinction and a Master of Business Administration from Ogun State University. Being a Technocrat, Chief Olayide Adelami (mni) is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute or Taxation Nigeria (FCIT) Fellow Association of National Accountants Nigeria (FCNA) and many others.

Adelami's political journey began shortly after his retirement from the Federal Civil Service when he was appointed by the President Muhammadu Buhari as the Ondo State Coordinator, Presidential Support Committee, with the mandate to harmonize various Buahari Support groups within the State for the actualization of the success of APC in the 2019 general elections. This was a testament to the selflessness and people-oriented skills exhibited by Chief Adelami all through the election period. This onerous task ensured that massive votes were delivered to the APC across the State and also ensured the return of the only APC Senator in the State, Professor Ajayi Boroffice from the same Senatorial District with Chief Adelami

Ondo State is indire need of a leader with great managerial skills and exposure which Chief Adelami possesses, having served proficiently in several capacities in various government institutions. Furthermore, Chief Adelami is managerially sound having received several local and international trainings from reputable institutions like the Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru as well as the prestigious Harvard Business School.

In 2018, he published his book titled Budgeting in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects which addressed the issues surrounding budgeting in Nigeria and the need to modernise and improve budgetary concepts and procedures.

With his interest in politics, Chief Adelami well prepared to become the next governor of the Sunshine State through the mandate of the good people of Ondo state.


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