Olamilekan Adegbite

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Olamilekan Adegbite
Minister of Mines and Steel Development
In office
21 August 2019 – 29 May 2023
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari
Preceded byAbubakar Bwari
Succeeded byShuaibu Audu as Minister of Mines and Steel Development Dele Alake as Minister of Solid Minerals
Personal details
EducationUniversity of Lagos
ProfessionArchitect, entrepreneur

Olamilekan Adegbitelistenⓘ is an architect who served as the Nigerian minister of Mines and Steel Development from 2019 until 2023. Adegbite was formerly the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Ogun State under the Ibikunle Amosun administration.

Professional background

Olamilekan Adegbite is an architect by profession. Before joining the federal cabinet, he served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Ogun State during the administration of Governor Ibikunle Amosun. During his tenure as a commissioner, he was involved in discussions and policies concerning road construction and infrastructure development in the state. He was later nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as a ministerial candidate in 2019.

Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Ogun State

Adegbite served as Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure under Governor Ibikunle Amosun. During his tenure, he spoke publicly on the state government's infrastructure programme, including road construction and the development of the state capital, Abeokuta. He also took part in discussions on the planning and implementation of the administration's infrastructure policies.

References

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  2. ↑ "Buhari, Akpabio, Fashola and oda ministers wey collect 'big' position". 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
  3. ↑ "Establishing mining clusters will create jobs, wealth, says mines minister". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  4. ↑ Akinkuotu, Eniola (23 July 2019). "Again, Amosun's ex-commissioner makes Buhari's ministerial list". The Punch.
  5. ↑ Nwannekanma, Bertram (18 June 2017). "Adegbite: We have made Ogun number one investors' choice for ease of business". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria.
  6. ↑ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-06-19). "Amosun's blueprint reason for Ogun devt —Adegbite". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  7. ↑ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-05-20). "Infrastructure: Ogun explains emphasis on Abeokuta". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-07-27.