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| | honorific_prefix = ] | | honorific_prefix = ] | ||
| | name = Prince Samuel Adedoyin | | name = Prince Samuel Adedoyin | ||
| | birth_name = Prince Samuel Adedoyin | | birth_name = Prince Samuel Adedoyin | ||
| | birth_date = |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1935|12|04}} | ||
| | birth_place = Lagos State |
| birth_place = ] | ||
| | citizenship = Nigerian | | citizenship = Nigerian | ||
| | occupation = Industrialist | | occupation = Industrialist | ||
| | years_active = 1950-Present | | years_active = 1950-Present | ||
| | organization = Doyin Group Of Companies | | organization = Doyin Group Of Companies | ||
| | honours = ] | | honours = ] | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Prince Samuel Adedoyin''' (born |
'''Prince Samuel Adedoyin''' (born 4 December 1935) is a ] industrialist and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a ] with interests in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prince Samuel Adedoyin: A Glittering Light in the Business Firmament at 88 – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/12/03/prince-samuel-adedoyin-a-glittering-light-in-the-business-firmament-at-88/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edema |first=Grace |date=2024-12-05 |title=Renowned industrialist Adedoyin clocks 89, recounts early-year struggles |url=https://punchng.com/renowned-industrialist-adedoyin-clocks-89-recounts-early-year-struggles/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
| Born in ], Nigeria, Adedoyin hails from Agbamu in ]. He completed his formal education up to Standard Four and did not pursue further formal education. In 1950, he |
Born in ], Nigeria, Adedoyin hails from Agbamu in ]. He completed his formal education up to Standard Four and did not pursue further formal education. In 1950, he went into business.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2015-12-11 |title=Chief Samuel Adedoyin Glitters At 80 |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/chief-samuel-adedoyin-glitters-at-80/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |date=2016-08-08 |title=ADEDOYIN, Prince (Dr.) Samuel Ogundele |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/adedoyin-prince-dr-samuel-ogundele/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2017-12-08 |title=Samuel Adedoyin glitters At 82 |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/samuel-adedoyin-glitters-at-82/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| ] began his business career as a petty trader and later expanded into |
] began his business career as a petty trader and later expanded into other sectors. In 1968, he established the Doyin Group of Companies, which includes: | ||
| * Doyin Investment Nigeria Ltd. | * Doyin Investment Nigeria Ltd. | ||
| * Doyin Motors Ltd. | * Doyin Motors Ltd. | ||
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| == Philanthropy and Educational Contributions == | == Philanthropy and Educational Contributions == | ||
| Adedoyin has made |
Adedoyin has made philanthropic contributions, particularly in education. He established a Foundation Fund for the Handicapped and Less Privileged Children at the ]. In recognition of his support for education, he was appointed as the pioneer Chancellor of , Lagos, in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshioye |first=David |date=2024-06-08 |title=Adedoyin pledges commitment to educational development |url=https://guardian.ng/news/adedoyin-pledges-commitment-to-educational-development/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://kwarastate.gov.ng/press_releases/kwara-gov-salutes-industrialist-adedoyin-at-88/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=kwarastate.gov.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trinity University graduates first set, makes Adedoyin its Chancellor – Trinity University Website |url=https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/trinity-university-graduates-first-set-makes-adedoyin-its-chancellor-2/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Samuel Adedoyin, Redefining Philanthropy at 89 – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/12/01/samuel-adedoyin-redefining-philanthropy-at-89/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> | ||
| == Awards and Recognitions == | == Awards and Recognitions == | ||
| Throughout his career, Adedoyin has received |
Throughout his career, Adedoyin has received awards and honors, including: | ||
| * ], 1987 | * ], 1987 | ||
| * ] Merit Award, 1988 | * ] Merit Award, 1988 | ||
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| OFRPrince Samuel Adedoyin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Prince Samuel Adedoyin (1935-12-04) December 4, 1935 (age 89) Lagos State |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Years active | 1950-Present |
| Organization | Doyin Group Of Companies |
| Honours | Officer of the Order of Federal Republic |
Prince Samuel Adedoyin (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 interests in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy.
Early Life and Education
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Adedoyin hails from Agbamu in Kwara State. He completed his formal education up to Standard Four and did not pursue further formal education. In 1950, he went into business.
Career
Adedoyin began his business career as a petty 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 is known for producing products such as toothpaste, seasonings, detergents, fruit juices, noodles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical products. Many of these products are marketed in Nigeria and neighboring countries like Niger, Gabon, and Togo.
Philanthropy and Educational Contributions
Adedoyin has made philanthropic contributions, particularly in education. He established a Foundation Fund for the Handicapped and Less Privileged Children at the University of Ilorin. In recognition of his support for education, he was appointed as the pioneer Chancellor of Trinity University, Lagos, in 2024.
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Adedoyin has received awards and honors, including:
- Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR), 1987
- Kwara State Merit Award, 1988
- Freedom of the City of London, 1990
- Pan African Heritage & Broadcasting Achievement Award
- National Productivity Merit Award by the Federal Government of Nigeria
References
- "Prince Samuel Adedoyin: A Glittering Light in the Business Firmament at 88 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Edema, Grace (2024-12-05). "Renowned industrialist Adedoyin clocks 89, recounts early-year struggles". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Nigeria, Guardian (2015-12-11). "Chief Samuel Adedoyin Glitters At 80". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Admin (2016-08-08). "ADEDOYIN, Prince (Dr.) Samuel Ogundele". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Nigeria, Guardian (2017-12-08). "Samuel Adedoyin glitters At 82". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Prince Samuel Adedoyin's Good Deed Rewarded – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Nigeria, Guardian (2017-12-08). "Samuel Adedoyin glitters At 82". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Prince Samuel Adedoyin: A Glittering Light in the Business Firmament at 88 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- Meshioye, David (2024-06-08). "Adedoyin pledges commitment to educational development". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "You are being redirected..." kwarastate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Trinity University graduates first set, makes Adedoyin its Chancellor – Trinity University Website". www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "Samuel Adedoyin, Redefining Philanthropy at 89 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/601334-full-list-special-nigeria-national-honours-awards-2023.html. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
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- Nigeria, Guardian (2017-12-08). "Samuel Adedoyin glitters At 82". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
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