Prince Adedapo Benjamin Adelegan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adedapo Adelegan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1962 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Occupations | Politician and entrepreneur |
| Website | www |
Adedapo Benjamin Adelegan ⓘ (born 20 April 1962) is a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur who was the 14th president and chairman of the council of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC),[1] a fellow and executive member, Institute of Directors, counsel of member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a Gubernatorial candidate[2][3] for the Ondo State Election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He was the convener of the popular Lekki Sunsplash musical concert,[4] Africas biggest musical event in 1988. The event has the likes of Raskimono, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Daniel Wilson, Majek Fashek, Alex Zitto, Kwam1, and more in Attendance. The popular comedian, Alibaba worked briefly with Adedapo as an executive assistant in 1991.[5]
He organized the first Nigeria Exhibition in South Africa in the year 2004 called "The Best of Nigeria comes to South Africa"[6] which he did with his company PR Africa.
He is from Owo, Ondo State, a kinsman to the current Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.
