Ademola Kazeem Adio is a distinguished Nigerian public administrator, management consultant, and rising technocrat in politics. With a career spanning government service, academia, and consulting, Adio has left an indelible mark on public administration, sustainable development, and environmental management. He has held key governmental positions, including serving as the pioneer Commissioner for Environment and later as Secretary to the State Government in Osun State, Nigeria.
In 2018, he made headlines as the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State.
Get In TouchBorn and raised in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria, Ademola Kazeem Adio is an exemplary product of education and hard work. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bayero University Kano and later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Ilorin. Seeking further expertise, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) in International Marketing Management from the University of East London, UK.
Adio’s commitment to continuous learning is reflected in his professional certifications, including:
Ademola Kazeem Adio’s public service journey began in August 2007 when he was appointed as the Commissioner for Environment under the administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola in Osun State. During his tenure (2007-2010), he championed groundbreaking initiatives such as:
In February 2010, Adio was elevated to the role of Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He was pivotal in coordinating governmental activities, advising on macro-policy issues, and fostering collaboration between the state and federal governments. His tenure concluded in November 2010.
Post-government, Adio joined INFOTURE Nigeria Limited as a Partner and Senior Consultant. His expertise spans sustainable development, agribusiness, climate change, security, and governance. He has worked with international organizations such as the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), driving projects that enhance agricultural sustainability and environmental resilience.
Adio has made significant contributions to academia, serving as a lecturer at esteemed institutions such as Newham College of Further Education London and Tottenham College London. He has also been a visiting lecturer at the London School of Management and Technology, where he taught Business Administration, Project Management, and Managing Sustainability.
In 2018, Ademola Kazeem Adio emerged as the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State. Though he later stepped down to support Alhaji Fatai Akinbade’s candidacy, his leadership during the primaries underscored his commitment to public service and governance.
Adio is a prolific writer with works that span economic analysis and literary expression. His notable publications include:
Strategic Repositioning of Nigeria in the Global Market – An insightful analysis of Nigeria’s economic potential in global markets.
Velvet Songs: A Collection of Poems – A literary masterpiece reflecting his passion for poetry and cultural heritage.
"A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
" — George Adewale
"Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar.
" — Daniel Kola
"When he reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, he had a last view back on the skyline of his hometown Bookmarksgrove
" — Damola Olajide