Gabriel Adejuwon

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Oba Gabriel Adejuwon
Onisan of Isan-Ekiti
Reign2017- till date
Born (1970-11-15) 15 November 1970 (age 54)
Isan-Ekiti
OccupationFinancial Expert

Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon is a Nigerian traditional ruler and financial expert. He currently serves as the 10th Onisan (king or traditional ruler) of Isan-Ekiti, a city located in the Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti, Nigeria. He served as the Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers from July 28, 2021 until July 28, 2023. [1] [2] [3] [4] .

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Early life and education

Gabriel was born on November 15, 1970, in Isan-Ekiti. He attended St. Paul's Anglican Primary School in Isan Ekiti from 1976 to 1982. He obtained his Ordinary and Higher National Diploma from Ondo State Polytechnic (now Rufus Giwa Polytechnic) between 1993 and 1997. He is also an alumnus of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State, class of 1999, and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, which he earned in 2002. [5]

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

Career

Adejuwon had a career spanning over twenty years with the Federal Inland Revenue Service, where he gained expertise in taxation, auditing, and financial management. He is an Associate of the Certified Board of Administrators (ACBA), and an Associate member of the Institute of Debts Recovery of Nigeria. [6]

In 2017, he ascended to the throne of his home city, becoming the 10th Onisan. [5]

In July 2021, Governor Kayode Fayemi appointed Adejuwon to the Chair of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, an assembly of traditional rulers of various cities and regions within the state tasked with being "custodians of culture, symbol of unity and critical partners in grassroots governance. [7]

In October 2022, Abejuwon was awared the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, an award given out by the President of Nigeria to individuals who have given distinguished service to the nation. [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ekiti will be too hot for criminals – Oyebanji - Trending News". 2024-01-30. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. ↑ Ayeleso, 'Yomi (2022-01-19). "How Ewi of Ado Ekiti's wife celebrated 70th birthday amidst pomp, pageantry". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ↑ Nejo, Abiodun (2023-07-24). "Oyebanji promises to support indigenous contractors". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  4. ↑ Abiola, Alo (2023-08-01). "Oyebanji Appoints Olojudo Ekiti Traditional Rulers' Council Chairman" . Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  5. 1 2 Ayeleso, 'Yomi (2021-08-03). "Fayemi appoints Onisan as new chair of Ekiti council of Obas". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  6. ↑ David (2021-08-04). "Fayemi appoints Onisan as new chair of Ekiti council of traditional rulers Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of philosophy Public Policy and Strategic Management Honoris Causa IBLT university Lome and Prowess University Deware,USA respectively.Conferment of National Honours of Commander of Order of Federal Republic CFR.Conferment of Justice of Peace. JP. Distinguished Fellow institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies,Distinguished Fellow Institute of Communications and Strategic management.url=https://thesun.ng/fayemi-appoints-onisan-as-new-chair-of-ekiti-council-of-traditional-rulers/". The Sun Nigeria.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. ↑ "Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adu Adejimi Inaugurated As Chairman, Ekiti Traditional Council – Ekiti State Government Website" . Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  8. ↑ Oshunkeye, Shola (2022-10-02). "Hurray! Oba Adejuwon, Chair, Ekiti Council of Obas, Bags National Honour of CFR". The Crest. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  9. ↑ Yisela (2024-03-07). "The Order of the Federal Republic - Nigerian Medals & Awards" . Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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