Draft:Ade Ogundeyin

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Ade Ogundeyin (born February 21, 1964) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman. He serves as the founder and Group managing director of O'kleen Holdings.[1] He is the CEO of Proforce Limited.[2]

Early life and career[edit]

Ade Ogundeyin holds a BSc in chemical engineering from the University of Lagos and is a registered engineer with COREN. He began his career journey as a production engineer at West African Portland Cement Company Plc (now Lafarge Cement WAPCO Plc). In 1986, Ade Ogundeyin founded O'kleen Nigeria Ltd, the flagship company of O'kleen Holdings.[3] After venturing into transport business along the Lagos-Ibadan route for over four years, he expanded his business interests to include private cemeteries, defence, and metal production.[4] He currently holds the position of Group managing director at Ola-Kleen Holdings Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate with international operations in Ghana, Liberia, the United States, Kuwait, and China.[5][6] His company was recognized as one of the top 100 businesses in Nigeria by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Ade Ogundeyin is married and has children. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting various social causes and community development initiatives.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "How Tokunbo Ogundeyin is Cleaning out with Multi-billion Dollar Nigeria Defence Contracts – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  2. ^ "FACILITY TOUR: DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS PROFORCE, CALLS FOR COOPERATION WITH DICON – Ministry of Defence". Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  3. ^ Okojie, Josephine (2020-08-17). "Proforce manufactures military products to support Nigeria's insurgency fight". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  4. ^ Ekugo, Ngozi (2022-07-16). "Proforce: Manufacturing armoured vehicles to strengthen security in Nigeria". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  5. ^ David, Tarkaa (2024-02-03). "'Defence Equipment To Take Priority Over Imports'". Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  6. ^ "Proforce Nigeria lands deal to supply MRAPs to Chad". www.securexwestafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  7. ^ admin (2024-02-02). "Ade Ogundeyin's Innovative Security Measures Revolutionize Sports Industry". Nigeria Sports News. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  8. ^ David, Tarkaa (2023-04-19). "Nigeria Must Use Technology To Secure Ungoverned Spaces – Minister". Retrieved 2024-02-04.