Prince Samuel Adedoyin

Prince Samuel Adedoyin (born 4 December 1935) is a Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a conglomerate interested in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy.^[1][2][3]

OFR Prince Samuel Adedoyin
Born	Prince Samuel Adedoyin (1935-12-04) December 4, 1935 (age 89) Lagos State, South West, Nigeria
Occupation	Industrialist
Organization	Doyin Group Of Companies
Honours	Officer of the Order of Federal Republic

Early life and education

Adedoyin was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and is originally from Agbamu Kwara State. He completed his education up to Standard Four before pursuing a career in business beginning in 1950.^[4][5][6]

Career

Adedoyin began his business career as a trader and later expanded into other sectors. In 1968, he established the Doyin Group of Companies, which includes:

• Doyin Investment Nigeria Ltd.
• Doyin Motors Ltd.
• Starco Motors Ltd.
• Doyin Property and Trading Company Ltd.
• Mat Manufacturing Company Ltd.
• Doyin Cash and Carry Stores

The group is known for producing toothpaste, seasonings, detergents, fruit juices, noodles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical products. Many of these products are marketed in Nigeria and neighboring countries like Niger, Gabon, and Togo.^[7][8][9]

Philanthropy and educational contributions

Adedoyin has made philanthropic contributions, particularly in education. He established a Foundation Fund for the Handicapped and Less Privileged Children at the University of Ilorin. He was later appointed the Pioneer Chancellor of Trinity University, Lagos, in 2024.^{[10][11][12][13]}

Awards and recognitions

Adedoyin's awards and honors include:

• Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR), 1987.
• Kwara State Merit Award, 1988.
• Freedom of the City of London, 1990.
• Pan African Heritage & Broadcasting Achievement Award.
• National Productivity Merit Award by the Federal Government of Nigeria^[14][15][16]

See also