Reserved in the spirit of gratitude and admiration, myself like other people join the illustrious son of Ibarapa who is making exploits in his career as a town planner, Dr. Adesokan Samuel Adelodun, in the celebration of his forty second birthday.
The young man clocks forty two today, and was said to be born on December 3rd, 1981. Born to the family of Chief Adegbaye Adesokan and Mrs Ibiyosi Adesokan of Lagaye Compound, Isale Togun Lanlate. A compound that originated from the royal family of Abiodun Alaafin in the Old Oyo Empire.
Adesokan, a director of a diverse firm, resolute politician, philanthropist, initiator of a non governmental organization that is helpful to the masses and more.
The curriculum vitae of this astute town planner distinguishes him amidst contemporaries.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Primary School Leaving Certificate at Methodist Primary School Lanlate. (1987-1992)
Junior Secondary School Examination at Lanlate High School (1992-1995)
Oyo State School of Science Idere for Senior Secondary School Examination (1995-1998)
National Diploma (ND) in Urban & Regional Planning from Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke, Osun State. (2002-2004)
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Urban & Regional Planning from Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke, Osun State. (2005-2007)
Masters Degree in Managerial Psychology MMP. from University of Ibadan, Nigeria. (2010-2012)
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning from Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke. (2012-2014)
Sam Adesokan Adesokan obtained Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban & Regional Planning at Lead City University with Second Class Upper Division ( 2023)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Sam Adesokan became a Chattered Town Planner, RTP from Town Planners Registration Council Of Nigeria in the year (2017)
He became Full Member of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners MNITP in the year (2016).
He became Proficiency Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chattered) MNIM in the year (2007).
He became a Fellow of the institute of Professional Manager and Administrator of Nigeria. FIPMA in year (2018).
He became Doctoral Fellow of the Chattered Institute of Contract Project and Facility Management FCICPFM (2023).
A Rotatarian Member of Rotary Club of Ibadan city central, Agodi secretariat Ibadan.
POSITIONS HELD IN THE PAST
Sam Adesokan was the Treasurer Federation of Oyo State Students Union FOSSU 2004.
Secretary Faculty of Environmental Science Fessa 2006/2007.
Secretary Students’ Union Government Caretaker Committee 2006/2007
POST EDUCATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCES
A Year Industrial Attachment at Town Planning Division Ido local Government, Oyo State.
Had his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Edo Development and Property Authority, Benin City as the Development Control Officer in Oluku Estate in the year 2007 to 2008.
He worked as a Transaction officer with Firstbank of Nigeria Plc. Apata Ibadan for years in 2008 to 2012.
Adesokan worked at Bayo Ojertunde & Partner(A Firm of Urban & Regional Planning) Odo-Ona Ibadan 2014 to 2016.
PERSONAL FIRM & BUSINESS
He is currently the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the following firms;
Prince S.A Adesokan Real Estate Planning consultants & Associates.
Rock-Adesh Infrastructural & Properties Limited.
Rock-Adesh Blocks Industry Limited.
PHILANTHROPIC LIFE
His love to help people in the community made him establish SAM ADESOKAN INITIATIVES AND HELPERS FOUNDATION, a non governmental organization registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
AWARDS
Sam Adesokan December 2021 was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree( Doctor Of Business Administration DBA in Leadership and Strategic Management) from Maverick Business Academy London UK .
Hall of Fame Award in the first Edition of Ibarapa Merit Award 2020 by Prempremusic.
Prominent People’s Award (2021) With Excellence in Planning Profession.
Meritorious Service Award in 2021 as The Vice Chairman 1 of NITP Oyo State Chapter 2019/2020 Executive Year.
Nigeria Property Merit Awards/Housing Conference 2021 Edition by Pan African International Magazine as winner of Award of Excellence as Real Estate Consultancy Company of the Year ( Rock-Adesh Infrastructural & Properties Ltd).
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Adesokan Samuel Adelodun was one of the candidates that aspired for post of Oyo state House of Assembly from Ibarapa East state constituency under the umbrella of African Democratic Congress ADC But stepped down on a consensus arrangement by his party to Hon Mark Muyiwa who lost at the 2019 General Election to The present Rt.Hon Debo Ogundoyin (Speaker OYHA) of PDP.
His love for humanity and service to immediate community, he anticipated Oyo State House of Assembly position in Ibarapa East State Constituency Oyo State on the Platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2022 and of course a position he aspired for in 2019 before the party pleaded him to step down his aspiration for a candidate in the overall interest of the community.
He served as assistance scribe for INEC and Documention under the Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council in Oyo State (APC) during the 2023 Election.
PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION
Adesokan Samuel Adelodun was a former Vice chairman of The Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners NITP Oyo State Chapter.
Former Public Relation Secretary for The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners(NITP) Oyo State Chapter.
MARITAL LIFE
The young town planner is happily married and blessed with four lovely children.
