Meet the APC's Deputy Governorship Candidate for Ogun State 2027
Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun is a Nigerian finance executive, corporate administrator, and chartered accountant with more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and corporate management. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rite Foods Limited and is also a member of the company's Board of Directors.
Mrs Kudirat Balogun has spent over two decades in financial management and corporate governance. She rose to become CFO of Rite Foods, one of Nigeria's leading beverage and food manufacturing companies, known for brands such as Bigi and Fearless. She has represented the company at several corporate and industry events and has been involved in the financial leadership that supported the company's growth.
She is the daughter of Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, the founder and chairman of Rite Foods Limited, a prominent Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and former chairman of Sterling Bank.
Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun was just officially unveiled as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Presented alongside the party's governorship flagbearer, Senator Olamilekan Adeola Solomon (popularly known as Yayi), Adegunwa-Balogun's emergence has sparked widespread interest among political observers, residents, and stakeholders.
Mrs Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun is a highly accomplished finance professional with over two decades of experience in accounting, financial management, corporate governance, and business administration.
She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Finance and Administration at Rite Foods Limited, one of Nigeria's leading food and beverage manufacturing companies. In her role, she oversees the company's financial strategy, corporate planning, and administrative operations, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the organisation.
Her professional journey has earned her recognition within Nigeria's corporate sector as a respected executive with extensive expertise in finance and organisational management. Mrs Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun's educational and professional background reflects her commitment to excellence.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and further advanced her education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bayes Business School in the United Kingdom. She is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), two of the most respected professional accounting bodies in the world.
Mrs Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun is the daughter of renowned Nigerian businessman, industrialist, and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR.
Alhaji Adegunwa is widely known as the founder and chairman of Rite Foods Limited and has played a major role in Nigeria's manufacturing sector through decades of business investments and philanthropy.
Despite her influential family background, many observers point to Kudirat's personal achievements and professional accomplishments as key factors that have defined her career and public profile.
Her emergence as the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate marks a significant transition from the corporate world into active politics.
@Ota Gossip