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⚫ '''Prince Dr. Samuel Adedoyin''' (born December 4, 1935) is a ] 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.<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>
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⚫ '''Prince Dr. Samuel Adedoyin''' (born December 4, 1935) is a ] 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.<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 ventured 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> 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 ventured 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>

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OFRPrince Samuel Adedoyin
BornPrince Samuel Adedoyin
04/12/1935
Lagos State.
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationIndustrialist
Years active1950-Present
OrganizationDoyin Group Of Companies
HonoursOfficer of the Order of Federal Republic

Prince Dr. Samuel Adedoyin (born December 4, 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 ventured into business.

Career

Adedoyin began his business career as a petty trader and later expanded into various 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 significant 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 numerous awards and honors, including:

  • National Productivity Merit Award by the Federal Government of Nigeria

References

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  2. Edema, Grace (2024-12-05). "Renowned industrialist Adedoyin clocks 89, recounts early-year struggles". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. Nigeria, Guardian (2015-12-11). "Chief Samuel Adedoyin Glitters At 80". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  4. Admin (2016-08-08). "ADEDOYIN, Prince (Dr.) Samuel Ogundele". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. Nigeria, Guardian (2017-12-08). "Samuel Adedoyin glitters At 82". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  6. "Prince Samuel Adedoyin's Good Deed Rewarded – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. 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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  9. Meshioye, David (2024-06-08). "Adedoyin pledges commitment to educational development". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  10. "You are being redirected..." kwarastate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  11. "Trinity University graduates first set, makes Adedoyin its Chancellor – Trinity University Website". www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  12. "Samuel Adedoyin, Redefining Philanthropy at 89 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  13. www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/601334-full-list-special-nigeria-national-honours-awards-2023.html. Retrieved 2024-12-20. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. "Prince Samuel Adedoyin's Good Deed Rewarded – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  15. 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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