Adewale Aladesanmi
Prince Abejide Adewale Aladesanmi | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Nigeria |
| Died | January 21, 2017 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Yoruba royal of the Ekiti people |
Prince Abejide Adewale Aladesanmi (4 August 1938 – 21 January 2017) was a prominent Nigerian banker, entrepreneur, and a Yoruba royal of the Ekiti people.
Early life
Born on 4 August 1938 in Nigeria, Aladesanmi was the son of Oba Daniel Aladesanmi II, who reigned as the monarch of Ado Ekiti from 1937 until 1983. His mother was Oloori Awawu Omosuwaola, and his paternal lineage includes his grandfather, Oba Ajimudaoro Aladesanmi I.
Education and career
Aladesanmi's education began at Osuntokun School and Christ School in Ado Ekiti. He later pursued studies in accounting and banking at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, earning a combined honours degree. Upon returning to Nigeria in 1967, he joined the National Bank of Nigeria as assistant general manager overseeing credit and operations. Prior to this role, he acquired professional experience working with Lloyds Bank and Barclays in London. Following his retirement from the banking sector in 1989, he was appointed by the Nigerian Federal Government to serve on the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic and also held a directorship position at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Death
Prince Aladesanmi passed away on 21 January 2017.