Kayode Adegbulugbe (born 8 August 1978 in Ibadan) is a petroleum engineer from Ondo town in Ondo State, Nigeria.[1]

Education

Kayode graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, after which he earned a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He later furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Oil and Gas Law from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.[1]

Career

Engineer Kayode Adegbulugbe serves as Chief Operating Officer at Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), which operates the Otakikpo marginal oil field in Nigeria. Under his leadership, GEIL has expanded production to 11,500 barrels of oil per day as of October 2023, making it the highest-producing marginal field operator in Nigeria.[2][3]

Personal life

Adegbulugbe is married to Obironke Adegbulugbe, with whom he has three children. He credits his family for shaping his sense of compassion and commitment to philanthropy.[4]

Philanthropy

Engineer Kayode Adegbulugbe's philanthropic initiatives include the provision of solar lights, the construction of an ultra-modern mosque, and the creation of walkways in the Osogbo market.[5][6]

Also, the Agboluaje Cooperative Societies received significant financial support from him, and in addition to that, he made a financial contribution to the Osun Farmers Group during the planting season to enhance agricultural activities and the local economy.[7]

Awards and honors

In recognition of his dedication to the community and his role in promoting unity, compassion, and positive change, he was installed as the Agbesinga Adinni of Osogbo Land by the Muslim community.[8][6]

Alongside the former Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, he was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D.SC) by the University of Benin at the just concluded 48th convocation.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Nigeria, Guardian (4 December 2023). "Dr. Kayode Adegbulugbe: A trail blazer with a passion for humanity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Balogun, Kunmi. "Kayode Adegbulugbe a trailblazer with passion for humanity".
  3. ↑ "Green Energy International Limited Commences Phase 2 Development of Otakikpo Oil Field - Vanguard News".
  4. ↑ "Kayode Adegbulugbe: A Visionary Petroleum Engineer and Philanthropist - Daily News Reporters". Daily News Reporters - Voice of the Southeast. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Adegbulugbe a testament to the transformative power of compassion - Balogun - Vanguard News".
  6. 1 2 Adegbulugbe, Akintade set to construct walkways within Oja Oba weeks after commisioning mosque, retrieved 21 December 2023
  7. ↑ Kamorudeen, Adabanija (7 December 2023). "Abule Esa Oke Osun area farmers,Osogbo appreciate the duo of Engineer Dr Kayode Adegbulugbe and Asiwaju Olusegun Akintade for their gestures". Omo Adabanija Global. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Emmanson, Jerry (2 December 2023). "Kayode Adegbulugbe: A Trail Blazer With A Passion For Humanity". Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  9. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (29 November 2023). "Fashola, Adegbulugbe, others bag doctoral degrees at Uniben Convocation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
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