Prince Dapo Abiodun
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Prince Dapo Abiodun has been serving as governor of ogun state of Ogun State since May 29, 2019, under the APC Party.
👤 About Prince Dapo Abiodun
Prince Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun MFR CON is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as Governor of Ogun State since May 2019. Born on 29 May 1960 in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, he studied civil engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University and later obtained an accounting degree from Kennesaw State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Before entering politics, Abiodun built a career in the energy sector, serving as Managing Director and CEO of Heyden Petroleum Ltd, an indigenous downstream, midstream and upstream oil and gas company. He also founded First Power Limited and served as Board Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Abiodun first contested the Ogun Central Senatorial seat in 2015 before pivoting to the gubernatorial race. He won the 2019 governorship election under the APC platform by a narrow margin and was re-elected in 2023, defeating PDP candidate Oladipupo Adebutu.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Prince Dapo Abiodun |
| Title / Role | Governor of Ogun State |
| State | Ogun State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | May 29, 1960 (66 years old) |
| Spouse | Bamidele Abiodun |
| Education | B.Sc Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; B.Sc Accounting, Kennesaw State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| In office since | May 29, 2019 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Elected Governor of Ogun State 2019; Re-elected 2023. Former MD/CEO of Heyden Petroleum Ltd. Founder of First Power Limited. Board Chairman, Corporate Affairs Commission. Decorated MFR (Member of the Order of the Federal Republic) and CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger).
🏛 Role of the Governor of Ogun State
The Governor of Ogun State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Ogun State is part of the SW geopolitical zone, with Abeokuta as its capital. Prince Dapo Abiodun currently serves as governor since May 29, 2019.