A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aspirant for the Alimosho Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election, Prince Ambassador (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has unveiled his official profile, detailing his political journey, educational qualifications, professional achievements, traditional titles, and community development initiatives.

The profile, made available to journalists, presents Ewenla as a politician, security expert, traditional leader, entrepreneur, land surveyor, real estate investor, and advocate for grassroots development.

Ewenla, an indigene of Abule Egba in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, was born on February 7 in the 1970s at Ilugun Asalu, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He is married with children.

Political Experience

The PDP stalwart currently serves as the Southwest Zonal Ex-Officio of the party, a position he was elected to in April 2025. He is also a member of the Lagos State PDP Disciplinary Committee and an apex member of the Alimosho Local Government PDP Elders Council.

He previously contested for the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2019 and sought the PDP ticket for the Alimosho Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2023 general election.

The profile states that his renewed ambition for 2027 is anchored on community development, youth empowerment, security advocacy, and effective representation for residents of Alimosho.

Traditional Leadership Roles

Beyond politics, Ewenla holds several traditional and cultural titles across Yorubaland.

They include Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Ajagun Nla of Ojokoro, Aremo of Ijako Orile, Ajagungbade of Itori in Oke Egba Land, Balogun Wasimi of Egba Kingdom, Aare Adimu Asiwaju Dada of Lagos, Apase Itage of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners, Balogun Adinni of Al Wasilat Islamic Foundation, and Arowosadinni of Abule Egba.

Educational and Professional Credentials

According to the profile, Ewenla began his academic journey at Bishop Oluwole Memorial Primary School, Agege, and later attended Keke High School, Ijaiye Housing Estate, Lagos, before undergoing training at the Police Training School, Ikeja.

He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Security and Safety from IRGIB Africa University.

He was also awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Management and Corporate Governance by the European American University, Commonwealth of Dominica, in 2019.

His other qualifications include a Diploma in Law from Lagos State University, Diploma and Advanced Diploma certificates in Security Operations from the University of Lagos, a Specialist Certificate in Industrial Security, and a National Diploma in Estate Management and Quantity Surveying from Yaba College of Technology.

The profile further disclosed that he is currently pursuing a Master of Technology degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics at Bells University of Technology, Ota.

Business and Entrepreneurship

The profile highlights Ewenla’s business interests across security, real estate, and social development.

He is the Founder of the Adedas Development Foundation and serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Adedas Security Services Limited and Adedipe Adedas and Company Limited.

He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Adedas and Company Global Services Limited and Adedas Promotion.

Community Development and Youth Empowerment

Ewenla’s profile places significant emphasis on his involvement in community service and youth development.

He currently serves as Chairman of the United Abule Egba/Awori Forum and is the Lead Organiser of the annual Abule Egba Day celebrations.

He has also facilitated various youth empowerment programmes, particularly in computer literacy, entrepreneurship, and skills acquisition.

Supporters say the initiatives have contributed to creating opportunities for young people and promoting community cohesion within Alimosho and neighbouring communities.

Awards and Recognition

The profile lists several honours and awards conferred on Ewenla over the years.

These include the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award by the ECOWAS Youth Council, recognition as an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, the Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Award, the West African Leadership Icon Award by African Voice Magazine, and the Platinum Award of Credence presented by the ECOWAS Youth Parliament.

He has also received multiple awards for leadership and excellence from student bodies, professional associations, and community organisations.

Security and Professional Affiliations

Professionally, Ewenla maintains affiliations with several security and professional institutions.

He serves as a Volunteer Superintendent with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and holds the rank of Major in the Nigeria Legion.

He is also a member of the Institute of Security, Nigeria, the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), and Lions Club International.

Additionally, he is an honorary member of the Nigerian Army’s 35 Brigade Officers’ Mess, a CSP Supernumerary Police officer, and patron of several organisations.

Royal Heritage

The profile traces his ancestry to the Baaki Adedipe Royal Family of Abule Egba, Lagos State, the Igangoojuda Ruling House of Oke Ona Ilugun in Asalu, Abeokuta, and the Oluolo Ruling House of Ijoko Orile in Ogun State.

Summarising his public service record, the document describes Prince Ambassador (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla as a leader whose career spans politics, security, entrepreneurship, traditional leadership, and community development, reflecting what it calls decades of service to Lagos State, Nigeria, and the wider West African region.