Adejare Rewane Adegbenro
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Amb. Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro (born 26 March 1973) is a Nigerian security expert, diplomat, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for his business ventures, philanthropic activities and involvement in security and diplomatic initiatives.
Early life
Adegbenro was born on 26 March 1973 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a member of two prominent families in the history of Nigeria politics and Democracy. His paternal grandfather is Late Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, a Premier of the Western Region and former minister of Land and Labor, and his maternal grandfather is Late Pa Alfred Rewane, a businessman and pro-democracy activist.
Business
Adegbenro has been reported as chairman and managing director of Balmoral International Limited, a company engaged in import and trade. Media profiles note that he has worked in private business and established commercial ventures.
Diplomatic and security roles
Press coverage indicates that Adegbenro has been associated with diplomatic and security-related activities. In 2020, he was reported to have been appointed a High Commissioner by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
In January 2025, he was announced as the Country Director (United Kingdom) for the International Society of Diplomats (ISD).
Philanthropy
Adegbenro is the founder of the Otunba Adejare Adegbenro Foundation (OAAF). Reports attribute to the foundation projects such as provision of boreholes, free ophthalmic health programmes and relief initiatives in parts of Ogun State.
Legal matters
In October 2016, Adegbenro and a company linked to him, Balmoral International, were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to alleged fraud. The matter received national media coverage.
Traditional title
Adegbenro has been reported in the media as holding the traditional title of Otunba Laje of Owu Kingdom in Ogun State.
Public statements
In InterViews, Adegbenro has spoken AbOUT governance and security in Nigeria. In 2019, he stressed the need for prudent leadership and stronger border security.