Bamidele Abiodun
Bamidele Abiodun | |
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| Born | July 16, 1966 Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Years active | Mid-1990s–present |
| Known for | First lady of Ogun State; philanthropy; entrepreneurship |
Bamidele Abiodun (born 16 July 1966) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and spouse of Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, Nigeria.
Early life and education
Daughter of Professor Oladipo Oduye, who served as deputy vice chancellor at the University of Ibadan, and Mrs Abimbola Wosilat Oduye from Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Abiodun attended The International School, Ibadan. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Ibadan in 1988.
Business and philanthropy
Starting her entrepreneurial journey in the mid-1990s, Abiodun has, as the first lady of Ogun State, initiated various programs focused on social welfare, educational development, and poverty alleviation. She actively supports the School for Special Needs located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In August 2019, she collaborated with Learn Africa Plc. to distribute 42,000 books to primary and secondary educational institutions throughout Ogun State.
In November 2019, during a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, Abiodun reiterated her dedication to promoting the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Program of Action.
On 6 February 2019, she partnered with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to launch the SHEVENTURES initiative, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs by offering both financial and non-financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises. The program intends to provide interest-free loans every quarter to 40 women-led businesses within Ogun State.
Personal life
Bamidele Abiodun wed Dapo Abiodun in 1990. Together they have five children, including the late Olugbenga Abiodun, known professionally as DJ Olu, a Nigerian disc jockey.