Rahmon Adegoke Adedoyin, M.D., is a renowned businessman and educator who was born into the royal family of the Akui ruling house in the ancient city of Ife in Osun State, Nigeria, on January 1, 1957. On May 30, 2023, he received a death sentence by hanging for the killing of Timothy Adegoke, who passed away at the hotel Adedoyin established. He is the creator and owner of The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, and Oduduwa University. According to Rahmon, the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade chose him as the Ooni of Ife before his passing because of “his developmental strides, particularly in the cradle of Yoruba land,” in an interview with Vanguard.
| Full Name | Rahmon Adegoke Adedoyin |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Ile-Ife, Osun State |
| Date of Birth | January 1, 1957 |
| Age | 66 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Parents | Alhaji Zakariyau Adedoyin, Alhaja Bintu Abeni Adedoyin |
| Siblings | N/A |
| College | University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Gender | Male |
| Married Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Oluwafunmilayo Adedoyin |
| Children | Raheem Adedoyin and others |
| Profession | Educationist & Businessman |
| Social Media | N/A |
| Net Worth | $150 Million |
Rahmon Adedoyin Early Life and Education
Rahmon Adegoke was raised in the historic city of Ife in Osun State, where he completed his elementary and secondary education. Rahmon Adegoke was born into the royal family of the Akui reigning dynasty. From 1961 through 1969, Rahmon attended Ile-Ife’s Ansar-Islam Primary School for his elementary schooling. He studied at Muslim Grammar School in Odinjo, Ibadan (1975–1976) and Oduduwa College in Ile-Ife (1970–1974). He next went to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where he studied mathematics education and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science. He also attended Centurion International University in California, earning his master’s degree. He then continued to All Saints University School of Medicine in New York City, where he earned his doctorate in 1996.
Rahmon established The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, in 1984 and Oduduwa University in 2009 to transform education in Nigeria. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Statisticians.
Rahmon Adedoyin Personal Life
He is happily married to Chief (Mrs.) Iyabo Adedoyin, and they are both blessed with wonderful children. At his leisure, he plays Table-Tennis, discusses Politics and loves dancing.
Rahmon Adedoyin Career
Dr. Adedoyin, a fan of entertainment and travel, entered the hospitality industry when he built the five-star Hilton hotels in Ile-Ife, now recognized as one of the top hotels in Osun State (Nigeria). The hotel, situated in Ile-Ife’s Parakin neighborhood, has hosted several notable Nigerians who have traveled to the Yoruba heartland.
Chains of companies and investments in Ile-Ife, Lagos, Abuja, and the United States of America are to his tracks. The Polytechnic in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Hilton Hotels in Ile-Ife, Ray Power Guards (Security Outfit) in Lagos and Abuja, and of course, the one person who came up with the idea for Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu Ife NLG, Osun State, Nigeria, are just a few of these.
When he graduated from the university in the 1980s, and all of his friends were vying for white-collar positions in the corridors of power, he felt compelled to start the Universal Tutorial College, Ile-Ife. One of the tertiary institutions in Nigeria with the fastest growth is the Polytechnic, Ile-Ife (formerly Universal College of Technology), which offers courses in accounting, business administration, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, mass communication, statistics, catering and hotel management at both the national diploma and higher national diploma levels.
Chief Adedoyin has enormously contributed to the Ile-Ife community’s and society’s growth in community development. He is an extraordinary philanthropist who has given scholarships and honors to deserving students, particularly those from impoverished backgrounds. Additionally, he has generously donated to charitable causes, greatly advancing moral principles and the dignity of life. He is a strong advocate for justice, peace, and fairness. He is also a tremendous defender of humanity.
Raymond tried unsuccessfully to succeed Ooni of Ife. He called it a divine intervention. Due to his recently published ewi (poetry), the current Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, suspended him from being the Maye of Ife in 2018. The monarch claimed the poem was written to mock the Ooni’s throne.
Rahmon Adedoyin Awards
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuade, the Ooni of Ife, bestowed upon him the chieftaincy titles of Balogun of Parakin Eleyele Community, Ile-Ife, and Maye of Ife. The Ife Central Local Government also honored him by renaming the well-traveled NITEL route as Dr. Ramon Adedoyin Way. During a recent Ife Day celebration, the Ife Development Board also gave him “The Best Ife Son” Award.
Rahmon Adedoyin Net Worth
His net worth is reportedly estimated to be $150 Million. His major source of income is Hilton Hotel,
Death Sentence
Adedoyin was detained in November 2021 in connection with the passing of Adegoke Timothy, who died in the Hilton Hotel that Adedoyin founded. Adedoyin was denied bail. However, he was allowed to obtain medical care from any institution up to his court date. Rahmon was found guilty of murder and given a death-by-hanging sentence by the court on May 30, 2023.
