Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami has been serving as deputy governor of ondo state of Ondo State since February 1, 2024, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami
Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni, is a Nigerian politician who has served as Deputy Governor of Ondo State since 1 February 2024. He attended St. Francis Catholic Primary School before earning a GCE A-Level certificate from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Lagos, an MBA from Ogun State University, and a PhD from Nasarawa State University.
Before his appointment, Adelami served as a Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa nominated him for the deputy governorship on 24 January 2024, and following screening and confirmation by the Ondo State House of Assembly, he was sworn in on 1 February 2024. He hails from Owo Local Government Area, also the hometown of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, whom Aiyedatiwa succeeded.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami |
| Title / Role | Deputy Governor of Ondo State |
| State | Ondo State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | GCE A-Level, The Polytechnic, Ibadan; BBA, University of Lagos; MBA, Ogun State University; PhD, Nasarawa State University |
| In office since | February 1, 2024 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Deputy Governor of Ondo State since 1 February 2024, appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on 24 January 2024. Hails from Owo, the hometown of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly. Holds the National Institute (mni) fellowship.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on February 1, 2024.