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= Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR = Prince Adedapo Abiodun, MFR (Sunday 29 May 1960) is a Nigerian businessman and politician.

Early life
Prince Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun was born on Sunday, May 29, 1960, in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria, to Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Victoria Abiodun, both of whom were teachers.

Education
Dapo Abiodun early education was in Nigeria, and he pursued higher education at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Osun State, before continuing his studies at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he graduated with a BBA in Accounting in 1986.

Professional career
Dapo Abiodun initiated his professional career in the United States, where he worked as a Cost Accountant at Glock Inc. between 1989 and 1991. He later returned to Nigeria and ventured into entrepreneurship, becoming the Chairman of several successful businesses, including Crestar Hydrocarbons Limited, OMS-Heyden Exploration and Production Limited, Heyden Petroleum Limited, Alarmnet and Innovative Ventures Limited, and First Power Limited.

Beyond the private sector, Dapo Abiodun served as a member of various Presidential Committees, including the Presidential Think Tank set up by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2001. He was also appointed Chairman of the Oil and Gas Committee of Ogun State in 2009 and served as Chairman of the Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers' Association (DAPPMA) from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), where he led reform initiatives that streamlined and improved the business registration process in Nigeria.

Political career
Dapo Abiodun's political journey commenced in 1998 when he contested and won the Ogun East Senatorial seat as the youngest senator-elect in the country. However, his tenure was cut short by political developments that aborted the Third Republic. He later joined the Peoples Democratic Party in 1999, contesting in the primaries for the governorship ticket in Ogun State in 2002. Despite emerging as the runner-up, his commitment to serving his people remained unwavering.

In 2015, he joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) and contested the Ogun East Senatorial race, narrowly losing to the winner. In 2019, he successfully ran for the governorship ticket of the APC in Ogun State and emerged as the 5th elected Governor, taking office on May 29, 2019, his 59th birthday.

Governorship and achievements
Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration is marked by the "Building Our Future Together" Agenda, centered on Five Development Pillars known as I.S.E.Y.A: Infrastructure, Social Wellbeing and Welfare, Education, Youth Empowerment and Job Creation, and Agriculture. Under his leadership, these pillars have achieved numerous accolades, including awards for the Best State in ICT Penetration and Adoption, Best State Governor in Education, and Best Governor in Agriculture, among others.

One of the remarkable highlights of his tenure was his effective management of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the establishment of the first fully-funded Molecular Laboratory in any Nigerian state. His leadership during the #EndSARS protest also ensured minimal violence and loss of life.

Personal life
Governor Dapo Abiodun is a dedicated family man, happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Bamidele, with whom he shares wonderful children.

Prince Dapo Abiodun's life and career exemplify a commitment to service, entrepreneurship, and effective leadership, making him a notable figure in Nigerian politics and governance.

Awards and honors

 * Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) - 2014


 * Doctor of Science in Business Development and Administration (Honoris Causa) - Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, 2018
 * Doctor of Finance (Honoris Causa) Degree - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti