Adebayo Adepoju

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Adebayo Adepoju
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Anthony Adebayo Adepoju
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Anthony Adebayo Adepoju is a Nigerian politician, businessman and philanthropist who is representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the 10th Assembly and doubles as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Character Commission since 2023. He previously served as the Chairman of Water Corporation of Oyo State. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Early life and education[edit]

Adepoju was born in Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria. He received his doctorate in business management from J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. He also holds an MBA, an MSc in management with a focus on project management, a BSc in accounting, a PGD in financial management, and HND and OND degrees in accounting.[1]

Career[edit]

Adepoju has worked as a business manager and project management professional.[2]

Adepoju has been a vocal proponent of protecting Nigerians from discrimination and workplace violations committed by foreign companies and foreigners. He has raised a Motion in the 10th House of Representatives calling for the protection of Nigerians. The resolution has since been referred to the House Committee on Human Rights for investigation.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About » Dr. Adebayo Anthony Adepoju". Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ^ Olufemi, Damilola (19 July 2023). "I'm ready to work with Tinubu, says PDP lawmaker". The Punch. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  3. ^ Abiodun, Alao (29 July 2023). "Rep seeks protection of Nigerians from discrimination". The Nation. Retrieved 8 September 2023.