With joy and admiration, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Distinguished Senator Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi on the occasion of his birthday.
A politician of great note, a visionary leader, and a man of unwavering commitment to the progress of his people, Senator Fadeyi has distinguished himself as a beacon of hope and a pillar of development. His selfless service, marked by integrity and dedication, continues to inspire many.
Beyond politics, he is a philanthropist whose generosity knows no bounds. His passion for uplifting lives and empowering communities has left an indelible mark on countless individuals. A Community Developer par Excellence, his impact is evident in the transformative initiatives he champions, always prioritizing the well-being of the people.
Senator Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi (LLM, HBS, DSc) is The Ajagunnla of Yorubaland, Tayese II of Ifetedo Kingdom and Bobasofin of Ondo Kingdom
Olubiyi was born to the family of Dagilogba Baba Ayodeji Fadeyi, of Eran’s Compound, OKe-Ede, Ila Orangun in Osun State and Mama Tinuola Fadeyi of Odu’s Compound of Oke Ejigbo also in Osun State.
Baba Fadeyi while alive was an astute and respected Administrator while serving at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife while Mama Esther Fadeyi rose through the ranks of the nursing profession to become a Matron before becoming the owner of Oduduwa Hospital in Ile-Ife.
Buoyed by Papa and Mama’s conviction that education is a non-negotiable ingredient for a meaningful and Purposeful life, the Young Biyi started his illustrious of educational career at Seventh Day Primary School, lle- while Ife and thereafter proceeded to Moremi High School also in Ile-Ife his Secondary School education. This was immediately followed with a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. For his postgraduate, he obtained a LL.M in Business International Law at the University of Cumbria, Carlisle In the United Kingdom
Growing up in Ife built a penchant for academic pursuit In Biyi so it is not a surprise that he attended Ivy College in the US specializing in Business Management, International Relations, PPP Risk Analysis and Political Economy. He also took Senior Executive Courses in International Relations and Political Economy from the renowned London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) in London, United Kingdom.
Ajagunńlá Olubiyi Fadeyi is a member of Senior Executive Course in National and International Security at Harvard John Kennedy School, Boston, USA.
Olubiyi also has in his belt executive courses in: Leadership and Block Chain Strategy at the said business school, Oxford University, United Kingdom. As a Public Private Partnership (PPP) expert who facilitated many PPP projects in and outside Nigeria, he has participated in PPP Executive Courses at the International Law Institute (ILI) in Washington D.C., USA .
Biyi has also been to the prestigious Harvard Business School (HBS) in Boston, United States where he attended Senior Executive Management courses in Creating Share Value, Competitive Advantage Through A Social Impact as well as other courses at the Harvard Law School specializing in Negotiation. It is worthy of note that while at Harvard, Biyi attended three major faculties, the Business School, The Kennedy School of Government and the Harvard Law School where he became a Senior Executive Fellow.
As a PPP Consultant and expert, he has partnered with State and Federal Governments on Public and Private Partnerships (PPP) on infrastructure projects mainly on Road, Bridges and Sea ports in Nigeria, which has attracted over 7 Billion USD Foreign Direct Investment through his core International partners to Nigeria in the last 15years.
Ajagunńlá Olubiyi Fadeyi is the Executive Chairman of Fane Group, a Group of Companies with subsidiaries in Consultancy, Real Estate,
Road and Sea Port Infrastructures, Energy Services, Hospitality and Sport Betting. He is also the Chairman of Harvard Continental Hotels, Luckia-Fane Gamin’s Company Ltd and Chairman, Dubia Garden City, a Multi-Billion Naira Company with well over 500 employees in its payroll.
He is a strategic Partner to the Economic European Development Council (EEDC), Partner to European Market Research Centre, Energy Partner to Luckia Gaming South Africa, and Infrastructure development partner to China Harbour Construction Engineering Company. China
In his desire to give back to society, he forayed into politics and contested for the Senatorial seat of Osun Central Senatorial District. Though a late entrant into the contest, he lost by a very small margin to the eventual winner which was a manifestation of the love the people of the Senatorial District have for him.
As a man of commitment that Ajagunńlá is, the loss at the polls has not deterred him in his philanthropy to the good people of Osun Central Senatorial District in particular and the entire state in general. This is manifest in his facilitation of several empowerment programs, scholarships to deserving but indigent scholars.
In 2023, Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi emerged as the Senatorial Candidate of PDP in the same Osun Central. He went into the election and people voted for him overwhelmingly; he beat his closest rival with over 16,000 votes. He won 7 local Governments out of 10 LGA with wide margin.
Senator Ajagunńlá Olubiyi Fadeyi is a proven business guru and philanthropist and he is happily married with children.
