Life Story Of Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji

Zachaeus Adedeji is a Nigerian accountant, corporate tax, and public finance development specialist.

He was just named President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Revenue. Adedeji’s breadth of knowledge in several industries enables him to offer insightful advice to global corporations, state governments, and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Profile of Zacchaeus Adedeji

Before we continue, let’s look at Zacchaeus Adedeji’s biography and a few interesting facts about him:

Full Name: Zacch Adelabu Adedeji

Date Of Birth: January 8th, 1978 (40 years old in 2023)

Country of origin: Nigeria

Education: Obafemi Awolowo University

Position: Special Advisor on Revenue to President Bola Tinubu

Biography and Educational Background of Zacchaeus Adedeji

The journey of Zaccheus Adedeji begins with his late father, an Iwo-Ate community resident and cocoa trader in Ogo-Oluwa local government area of Oyo State. Young Adedeji frequently accompanied his father to the market, where he saw the difficulties and perseverance required in selling cocoa. He made new acquaintances in Oyo Town, but he never forgot his parents’ troubles and was determined to make things better.

Adedeji was eventually moved to the local government area of AFIJIO, where he finished his secondary schooling, in order to concentrate on his studies and help his father when he visited Oyo. He constantly performed well in the classroom, establishing out as one of the top students in his cohort.

Due to his success, he was accepted to the Federal Polytechnic in Ede, where he graduated with honors in accountancy. His remarkable work earned him a scholarship that Chief Gani Fawehinmi, a late legal giant and champion of human rights, had established for deserving but impoverished students.

Adedeji continued to shine brightly as he pursued a degree through direct entry at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife. He repeated his stellar achievement from his prior coursework and earned a first-class accounting degree. Notably, at a young age, he achieved the achievement of being one of the youngest chartered accountants in the history of the nation.

Career

Adedeji’s career advanced significantly in 2011 when, at the age of 33, he was selected by Governor Abiola Ajimobi as the commissioner for finance, the youngest person ever to hold such a post in Oyo State.

Through his hard work in the American multinational corporation Procter and Gamble (P&G), he had already acquired a managerial position before this. He is one of the most sought-after professionals in the state and worldwide because to his experience and reputation. Adedeji has gained appreciation for his commitment to aiding Nigerians, especially the young.

Adedeji’s extensive expertise in corporate tax and public finance development led to his present position as executive secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), which he currently holds. He has a significant impact on the sugar industry’s development in this capacity. Additionally, he co-founded RTR, a financial consulting company that specializes in giving public officials and corporate institutions throughout West Africa full-service financial counseling and policy creation services.

Adedeji also assists President Bola Tinubu as Special Adviser on Revenue, demonstrating his continued dedication to offering his knowledge to the highest echelons of government.

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