Ade Adefeko is one of the most ‘networked’ Nigerians I know. The top executive of Agric Giant, Olam, moves in very powerful circles on the continent.
Ade is on a first-name basis with some of Africa’s most strategic heads of state, and its no wonder he has been appointed envoy to Nigeria by a powerful Central African country.
Very hot on the speaking podium globally, his clarity when it comes to cross-border issues continues to amaze and pull influence towards him
Ade didn’t make the Maddtimes power list Coffee table this year, but you can be very sure that if he continues at this pace, he would be a very strong candidate for the next list
It is people like Ade that make people like us still have some confidence in this country
Watch out for Ade Adefeko this year
Do you know him?
Thanks
Last modified: January 4, 2026
