Adedapo Oluwaseyi Adelegan
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Dapo Adelegan (born Adedapo Oluwaseyi Adelegan on 20 April, 1962) is a Nigerian Marketing, communications and PR expert, Politician, and serial entrepreneur. Dapo's articles have appeared on punch Newspaper[1] and Businesspost[2]
| 'Dapo Adelegan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Adedapo Oluwaseyi Adelegan |
| Born | April 20, 1962 (age 58) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Married | Mrs Abimbola Adelegan |
| Children | Three |
Early life[edit]
Prince Dapo Adelegan was born in Lagos, Nigeria on April 20, 1962, to the royal family of Adelegan of Ijebu-Owo, Owo, Ondo state. From growing up with his grandmother, losing his father at age 11 to serving with his mother at her modest catering shop in Akure, Ondo state.
Education[edit]
Dapo had his primary education at Ladi-lak Institute in Yaba and had his secondary education at the CMS Grammar School Lagos where he concluded his O levels. He had his A levels at the School of Arts and Science Ikare, Ondo State. He was admitted to the University of Ilorin, kwara state between 1984 and 1987 and graduated with a BA Hons in English Language. Between 1989- 1990. In 2002, he attended the Owner Manager Program of the Lagos Business School and in 2012, the Chief Executive Program of the same institution. He has had Executive Management training in South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United State
Career[edit]
Dapo"s journey into entrepreneurship started with Lekki Sunsplash which he organized and it was a success, Africa‟s biggest musical event in 1988. This concert led to a radical re-engineering that changed the Nigerian musical scene. His concert led to a radical re-engineering that changed the Nigerian musical scene. Talents were harnessed, and the famed Alibaba, the iconic comedian, in his biography, mentioned Dapo Adelegan as a foundational part of his success. Artistes like Lagbaja (the masked one): King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, KWAM 1; Alex Zitto; Daniel Wilson, Majek Fashek, Mandators; Ras Kimono and Pasuma Wonder, are some of the artistes who owe their rise to fame and prominence, to the erstwhile annual Lekki Sunsplash.[3]
Dapo conceived and executed the Made-In- Nigeria Exhibition, MINEX[4], in the UK in 1999 and 2000, as well as in South Africa in 2004, 2005, and 2006 with his company PR Africa International in partnership with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, and the Nigerian High Commissions in the United Kingdom and South Africa. It was the first of its kind.
He became the 14th President[5] of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce in 2015, a chamber he had served for 22 years before becoming President. In three years of service 2015-2017, the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) recorded a 71.51 percent spike in revenue under his administration. Adelegan's achievement remains unparalleled. He is presently Chairman, Investment & Trade Committee[6] of the Chamber.
He is the Group Managing Director of Celtron Group a company member[7] of Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce.
Awards[edit]
Dapo consistently received the PMAN Music Promoter of the year award from 1989- 2006, as well as the Success Digest Nigeria Entrepreneur of the year 2007.
Recognition[edit]
He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Direct Marketing, Fellow Institute of Directors Presiden t, Abuja Business Club, Council Member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce, Member Lagos Business School (LBS) Alumni Council, Member of Metropolitan Club, Member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) and Public Relations World Alliance (PRWA), Chairman of Ondo State Lawn Tennis Association, Member, Island Club, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.
Political Affiliation[edit]
Prince Dapo is a politician.[8] He is a member of All Progressive Congress, the ruling party in the country.
Personal life[edit]
Prince Dapo is a steady Christian and shows kindness for individuals. In spite of stowing a degree in English, Adelegan feels progressively great with Yoruba adore. He is blessed with a Beautiful Wife and successful children
References[edit]
- ↑ Published. "Strengthen your economic team, NBCC president advises Buhari". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "NBCC Targets Over N7.7tr Nigeria-UK Trade Volume". Business Post Nigeria. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ guardian.ng https://guardian.ng/business-services/for-effective-economic-diversification-government-needs-to-glamourise-agric-to-attract-youths/. Retrieved 2020-06-09. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ allafrica.com (6 August 2004). "Nigeria: PR Africa International Takes Nigerian SMEs, Others to Johannesburg". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "NBCC to lead positive perception campaign for Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "Committee Chairpersons". Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "Celtron Group". Member's Directory. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "ONDO 2020: Akeredolu has no capacity to take Ondo to the next level — Adelegan". Vanguard News. 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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