Dapo Ademola-Adesina is the President/Founder of Prof Ademola Adesina Memorial foundation and is also the Managing Director/CEO of Shimarch Group of Companies Which comprises of Shimarch Realty Concept, Shimarch Associates Nig Ltd, Shimarch & Company International Nig Ltd. Dapo an Architect by profession is also a US trained Financial Analyst who worked in the Indianapolis and the Chicago Metropolis for quite some time. Dapo studied Architecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University and later proceeded to USA where he pursued his graduate studies at the Driehaus College of Commerce, DePaul University to study Finance. He also graduated from the Kellstadt Graduate school of Business with an MBA in Finance. Dapo is also a Member of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultant (FIMC) and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists as well a Certified Management Consultant (CMC). He is also a member of the Abuja Business Network and Real Estate Investment Group.
Over the last 10 years, Dapo has completed several training workshops and seminars in Investment relations, Leadership skills, Finance and Real Estate. He is a Philomath known for his ability in combining his private sector managerial and the entrepreneurial acumen with expertise in navigating the public sector. He is deeply passionate about applying simple innovative approaches that can be used to solve complex problems.
His venture into politics was to continue the work of his father, Arc (Prof) Shim Ademola Adesina of blessed memory, his love for Igbajo and the surrounding communities and to sustain his father’s legacy. He is also a Political and Public Analyst who has featured on several national TV and Radio shows advocating for a New Nigeria project. Coming from an architectural background, Dapo is also a passionate Real Estate Entrepreneur who believes that the real estate industry is a major key element in driving the Nigerian economy if fully utilized. Dapo enjoys listening to music, swimming, playing sports (golf and basketball) and reading books on leadership and entrepreneurship.
Dapo is a recipient of several awards in various capacities. He is happily married to Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Ademola-Adesina and they are blessed with two children.