Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi
About Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi
Olubiyi Fadeyi, also styled Olubiyi Fadeyi-Ajagunla, has represented Osun Central, Osun State, in the Senate since 13 June 2023. He won the seat at the election of 25 February 2023 with 134,229 votes, unseating the incumbent Ajibola Basiru of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 117,609.
Before his election Fadeyi worked in business and philanthropy, founding The Fane Group, the Harvard Continental Hotel and Suites in Ile-Ife, and the Ajagunla Foundation.
As of August 2026 he is serving his first term. Independently published detail on his earlier career remains limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Osun Central senatorial district?
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi represents the people of Osun Central senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Osun State.
When was Olubiyi Fadeyi born?
Olubiyi Fadeyi was born on 5 March 1970, which makes he 56 years old.
What state does Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi represent?
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi represents Osun State in the South-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi's religion?
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Osun State
- Governor
- Ademola Adeleke
- House of Reps
- 9 members — listed on the Osun State page