Prince Samuel Adedoyin
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December 4, 1935
Prince Samuel Adedoyin | |
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| Born | Samuel Adedoyin December 4, 1935 Lagos State, South West Region, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Organization | Doyin Group Of Companies |
| Honours | Officer of the Order of Federal Republic |
Prince (Chief) Samuel Adedoyin ⓘ OFR (born 4 December 1935) is a Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a conglomerate with stakes in manufacturing, real estate, banking, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and energy.[1][2][3]
Adedoyin was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and is originally from Agbamu, Kwara State. He was born to Solomon Adedoyin Olaosebikan and Rachel Oni, who were both farmers, while his mother was also an aso-oke weaver.[4] He completed his education up to Standard Four and began his business career in 1950.”[5][6][7]
Career
Adedoyin began his business career as a trader and later expanded into other sectors. In 1968, he established the Doyin Group of Companies, which includes:
- Doyin Investment Nigeria Ltd.
- Doyin Motors Ltd.
- Starco Motors Ltd.
- Doyin Property and Trading Company Ltd.
- Mat Manufacturing Company Ltd.
- Doyin Cash and Carry Stores
The group produces toothpaste, seasonings, detergents, fruit juices, noodles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical products. Many of these products are marketed in Nigeria and neighboring countries, including Niger, Gabon, and Togo.[8][7][1]