Olamilekan Adeola (Senator)

About Olamilekan Adeola (Senator)

Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (born August 10, 1969), popularly known as "Yayi," is a Nigerian politician and chartered accountant, currently serving as Senator for Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

He began his political career in Lagos State, serving in the State House of Assembly (2003–2011) and House of Representatives (2011–2015), before representing Lagos West in the Senate (2015–2023). In 2023, he was elected Senator for Ogun West under the APC. Adeola has led major budgetary processes, including the ₦54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, and facilitated numerous constituency projects in Ogun West.

Adeola is married with children, a Christian, holds several traditional titles, and was awarded the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2022.