Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi
Former Senator - Oyo South
All Progressives Congress Oyo State
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Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi is a distinguished business leader and politician from Oyo State. Born in 1962 in Ibadan, he built a strong entrepreneurial foundation before serving as Special Adviser on Industrial and Economic Matters to the Oyo State Governor (1999–2003). He was elected to the Senate in 2015, representing Oyo South, where he advocated for economic reforms and national cohesion. He also holds the traditional title of Okanlomo of Ibadanland.
Education
- Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan – West Africa School Certificate, 1979
- West London Business School, UK – Business Administration Certificate, 1982
- Centre for Marketing and Management Studies, UK – Diploma in Business Administration, 1983
- Kingston University, UK – Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies, 1984
Professional Background
- Financial Analyst (Stock Broker) in the UK (1985–1988)
- Executive Director (Operations), Italstrade Nigeria Ltd (1989–1991)
- Founder and MD/CEO of R.S.I. Investment and Trust Ltd (from 1991)
- Founder, Libragold Travels Group (1996)
- Founder, Dynasty Airline Management Ltd (2008)
- Longtime member of business and industry associations, including the Nigerian‑British Chamber of Commerce and Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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