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Amb. (Dr) Otunba Adejare Nurudeen Adegbenro: a study in Tenacity, Resilience and Success. One cannot peruse the life of the First Otunba Laje of the renowned Owu Kingdom, Amb. Dr Otunba Adejare Adegbenro without stumbling upon several gems of inspiration along the lines of self-motivation, hard work, vision, sagacity, integrity, kind-heartedness and humility. These qualities and more have earned him success, admiration, and a lot of respect from many.

Otunba Adegbenro is a man of no mean pedigree, he hails from two prominent political dynasties. His paternal grandfather, Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, the late Balogun of Owu, was the Premier of the defunct Western Region. He was an astute administrator who piloted the affairs of the Western region with class and panache. Otunba’s maternal grandfather, Pa Alfred Rewane was the late Pro-Democracy crusader and financier of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the military regime to a standstill in Nigeria. Pa Alfred Rewane was the hero- a politician whose blood nurtured the oaks of freedom in contemporary Nigeria’s shadowy history. Unknown assailants assassinated late Pa Alfred Rewane but his contribution to the birth of democracy cannot be swept under the carpet. '''

Early life and Education'''

Otunba Adejare N. Adegbenro was born on the 26th of March 1973 in Lagos State at Island Maternity Hospital to the family of Chief Fatai Olaniyi Adegbenro, the Osi of Owu Kingdom and late mother Sumele Adunni daughter of Late Pa. Alfred Rewane. His father Chief Fatai Olaniyi Adegbenro and his mother play an important role in his upbringing, They ensure he gave him the best in terms of education and advice. His Primary education started at Saint Bernadette’s Primary School, Abeokuta in Ogun State then Adrao International School Victoria Island Lagos before he proceeded to Dover Preparatory School United Kingdom. He also attended Federal Government College Warri Delta State (FGC) in 1982 for his secondary. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management, Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from POMA University Ifagni Republic of Benin respectively. Otunba Adejare also obtained a certificate in ‘Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century from the University of Virginia (USA)

Family Life

Otunba Adejare Adegbenro is a devoted family man despite his business accomplishments. He is a Christian and happily married to his ‘Queen’, Mrs Barbara Jumoke Adegbenro, the daughter of the late music legend, Bobby Benson. She is the pillar behind her successful husband for over 13 years. Herself very humble with the fear of God. They have four children.

Honours and Recognition.

His Royal Majesty, Oba Olusanya Dosunmu II, was the traditional ruler of the renowned Owu Kingdom. Kabiyesi deemed it fit to confer on him the title of the 1st OTUNBA LAJE OF OWU Kingdom after due consultation recognizing his invaluable service. This took place on the 20th of January, 2019. Very recently he was installed as the ASIWAJU OGBENIOJA OF AWOWO, the Owu Kingdom by his Royal Majesty Oba Abdul Gafar Olasunkanmi Tijani, (Alawowo of Awowo, Owu Kingdom). Recently he was elected as EKERIN BABALAJE EGBA by the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland. He is sincerely grateful for these recognitions and happy to be part of one of the most honourable and respected chieftaincy Institutions. Besides, these traditional institutions, this amiable successful individual has been decorated with an Honorary Doctorate Degree as ‘Doctor of Business’ (D.B) from the prestigious POMA International Business University, Ifangni  Ayetedjou Benin Republic. He is also United Nations International Nobel Ambassador Award 2021 with a Certificate of Credence He is also an Honorary Member West Africa Youth Union (WAYU)  Board of Trustee ECOWAS Youth Parliament. (E.Y.P)

Amb. (Dr.) Otunba Adejare Adegbenro is a member of various professional bodies as a: Fellow, African Institute of Chartered Entrepreneurship Management Fellow, African Institute of Chartered Management Fellow, African Institute of Chartered Project Management Fellow, African Institute of Chartered Management Consultants

Hobbies and Social Life

Adhering to the popular maxim, ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, Otunba Adejare Adegbenro is an active member of numerous social clubs. He belongs to the following clubs: Polo Club, Ikoyi, Lagos lawn Tennis Club, Ikoyi Club, Yoruba Tennis Club, etc. He also likes to watch football and is a staunch supporter of the Liverpool FC, England, Rugby, swimming and cycling are also part of his recreational interests.

COMMUNITY/ PHILANTHROPY SERVICES- OTUNBA ADEJARE ADEGBENRO FOUNDATION (OAAF)

Realizing how much providence has been kind to him, Otunba (Dr) Adejare Adegbenro has, to a large extent, dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity through community service activities. In his determination to touch as many lives as possible, giving hope and succour to many people. To this end founded the OTUNBA ADEJARE ADEGBENRO FOUNDATION (OAAF) www.oaadegbenrofoudation.org to bring smiles to the people across Ogun State and beyond.

‘It is a known fact that my family have enjoyed the support of the good people of Ogun State, socially and politically, particularly of the Egba extraction. In fact, none of my family members has ever regretted coming from this part of the State. Right from the generation of my grandfather, Alhaji Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, the foremost politician and elder statesman per excellence. The support so far received cannot be over-emphasized.’

Otunba Adejare Adegbenro at the launch of the foundation on June 22nd 2019, ostensibly to give back to the people of Ogun State, through job creation and employment programs, initiatives promoting health and well-being while encouraging social intervention in local communities within Ogun State and beyond. The founder added that to realize or accomplish the mission, trustees will be set up in due course which will serve as the highest decision-making body of the foundation, adding that the trustees will be interfacing between the needy and the foundation to set processes for effective service delivery.

The foundation has since embarked on several outreaches. The first of which was a two-day Health Outreach, held at the Centenary Hall, Abeokuta, with over 2000 beneficiaries. The foundation in conjunction with Precious Sight Foundation organized a free medical eye test campaign, and also offered free medical glasses to a good number of patients. The event was also attended by prominent citizens of Ogun State. The foundation has embarked on several other activities since its inception like the provision of boreholes and the building of health centres both in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Lagos, and Abuja amongst others. Below is the list of some of the projects executed by the foundation: Otunba Adejare Adegbenro is a political analyst who always aires his opinion on issues of national discourse. His mantra “I am a Nigerian my tribe is second”

In response to Covid-19, Otunba Adejare Adegbenro Foundation (OAAF) has been on the frontline of providing for the needs of humanity, especially in Ogun State and other states across the country. Recently food items and palliatives were sent to IDP camps in Abuja. Food items were also sent to the palace of Alake of Egbaland. Other projects the OAAF has embarked upon include:

(1)	Donation of 500KVA Transformer. (2)	Renovation of maternity centre. (3)	Donation and installation of 500KVA Transformer. (4)	Provision of medical equipment and renovation of maternity centre. (5)	Provision and digging of the modern borehole. All of the above projects were done in Ogun, Lagos Abuja, and other parts of Nigeria