Adebayo Adewusi

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Adebayo Ismail Adewusi
Dr. Adebayo Adewusi
Born (1958-05-20) May 20, 1958 (age 66)
Nationality (legal)Nigerian
EducationUniversity of Ife
Keio University
University of Lagos
Occupation(s)Economist, Academic, Politician, Public Administrator
OfficeOffice of Budget and Planning Lagos State
Ministry of Finance
Term2004-2006[1]

Adebayo Ismail Adewusi (born May 20, 1958) is a Nigerian academic, lawyer, public administrator, politician and twice as former Commissioner in Lagos state. He was appointed commissioner for Finance between the year 2004 to 2006 and later as commissioner for Budget and Planning .[3]. He was also a governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Nigeria.[4].

Early life and education

Adewusi hails from Eruwa in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.[5] He was born on May 20, 1958 to the family of Pa Kareem Babatunde Adewusi and Madam Faderera Asabi Adewusi, in Eruwa. His father who was a peasant farmer and traditional drummer.[6] He attended Baptist Secondary Modern School in Eruwa and earned his West African School Certificate at the Technical College, lle-Ife, Osun State. He studied Computer Science at The Polytechnic, Ibadan before proceeding to the University of Ife and graduated with a First Class Honours in Economics. He also had his M.Sc from the same University. He obtained his PhD in International Monetary Economics from the Keio University Tokyo in 1993, as a Monbusho Scholar. He also had a LLB degree from the University of Lagos in 2000.[7]

Career

Dr. Adewusi started his career as an Assistant Lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University after his Master's degree before proceeding for his PhD in Japan. After his doctorate, he worked at Lead Merchant Bank Limited between 1994 and 2000. He also served as Managing Director /CEO of Ibile Holdings Ltd. (an Investment Company owned by the Government of Lagos State) from 2000 to 2004. He was the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning in Lagos State between 2004 and 2006. He was also the chairman of Wemabod, a company established by the Western Regional Government led by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo to provide accommodation in Lagos.[3][8] He was a member of the APC All Progressive Congress in Oyo State in May 2018.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Lagos State Government, Ministry if Finance". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ^ Sheka, Momodu. "Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Finance Commissioner". All Africa. This Day. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b Oladele, Bisi (22 May 2013). "We're raising funds outside banking". The Nation. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  4. ^ Adebowale, Segun (27 May 2016). "Ex-Lagos Finance Commissioner loses mother". The Eagle online. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  5. ^ Oladele, Bisi (3 April 2017). "14 for governor in Oyo". The Nation. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. ^ Published by Tribune on Sun, 25 May 2014. "Adewusi: Apostle of positive change at 56". Latest Nigerian News. Tribune. Retrieved 15 September 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Board of Directors Wemabod Estates Limited
  8. ^ Akamo, Bayo (4 April 2016). "Economy: Depart from dependence policy of the past – Adewusi tells PMB". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  9. ^ Adekunle (20 May 2018). "Parallel APC executives emerge in 8 states". Vanguard. Retrieved 14 September 2018.