Biography
Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as "Yayi," is a distinguished Nigerian politician serving as the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District. Born on August 10, 1969, in Lagos, he is a seasoned lawmaker and chartered accountant with a Higher National Diploma (HND) from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Senator Adeola began his political career in the Lagos State House of Assembly, later serving in the Nigerian House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, where he chaired the Public Accounts Committee. He was a Senator representing Lagos West from 2015 to 2023 before becoming Ogun West's Senator in the 10th National Assembly in 2023.
He currently chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations and is a member of several key committees, including Finance, Marine, and Science and Technology. Over his career, he has been instrumental in driving fiscal reforms, infrastructural projects, and social empowerment initiatives in Ogun West. He was awarded the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2022.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB345 | Federal University of Technology Ilaro (Establishment) Bill, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Assented | View |
| SB681 | Appropriation Bill, 2025 | Dec 18, 2024 | Assented | View |
| SB265 | Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigerian (ICAN) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB09 | Nigerian Railway Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB109 | Federal College of Geological and Cement Studies Iselu, Yewa North Ogun State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 05, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB367 | Agricultural Processing Zones (Establishment) Bill, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB323 | National Institute for Border Studies Imeko, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB386 | National Energy Bill, 2024 | Mar 07, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB905 | Petroleum Industry Act Amendment Bill 2025 | Oct 08, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB900 | Primary Healthcare Development Agency Act Repeal and Enactment Bill 2025 | Oct 07, 2025 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent need to lift the restriction on petroleum product supply to border communities due to the removal of subsidy. | Aug 01, 2023 | Agreed to with amendments. | View |
Petitions Presented
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