Olusegun Aderemi

Ọba Atayero II (born Olusegun Idowu Aderemi, 17 June) is the monarch of Aramoko-Ekiti, headquarters of Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State.[1][2][3][4] Oba Aderemi also serves as the Nigeria Regional President of Occupational Health and Safety UK.[5][6][7]

Ancestry

Ọba Atayero II was born Prince Olusegun Aderemi to His Royal  Majesty Oba Okunola Osefaja Ajibike, Atayero I of Aramoko Kingdom, and his mother is Olori Felicia Atayero, of Arakale ruling house.[8] Oba Aderemi is the Atayero II of Aramoko-Ekiti Kingdom.[1][2][3][4]

Education

A Prospective Chartered Administrator of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (now rebranded as the Chartered Governance Institute) in year 2000, he earned certification in Entrepreneurial Management (2006) and International Business Management (2016) from the Pan Atlantic University; he has an MBA in Cultural Heritage Management from the Gime American University, Cyprus (2022).[8]

Professional career

In 1996, he founded Segmat Springs and Segmat Systems and Secretariat Institute.[8] In 2007, he established Automatic Fit and Energy, an auto care company.[9][10] Automatic Fit and Energy Ltd partnered with Total Nigeria to deliver training and Lube Bay Services across Nigeria. The company franchises with Super Tracker (United Kingdom), Fasep (Italy), and GUD Holdings (South Africa). The company is also a distributor for Michelin Tyres in Nigeria and operates within the Oil and Gas Downstream Sector.[8][4]  

In 2014, Oba Aderemi established O-Semilore Investment and Autofit Spare Parts. In 2021, he founded Fixit and Go, a mobile auto-care company which provides vehicle maintenance services on the go.[8]

Philanthropy

In September 2025, Oba Aderemi donated vicarage, and a school building to the Payne Memorial Anglican church in Aramoko-Ekiti town.[11]

Membership and fellowships

Oba Aderemi is a Life Member of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association and an alumnus of Lagos Business School (Pan Atlantic University).[4] Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, FIMC Nigeria, in 2016. He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a Certified Member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (MCArb, 2016), and a member of the Lagos Court of Arbitration since 2016. In 2018, he was awarded the Grand Commander of Corporate Management, Inspirational Leadership, and Excellence Award in Nigeria (GCCMILEAN). He is also a member of the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club in the UK and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists (UK), Security and Forensics Studies Nigeria, and the Occupational Safety and Health Association (UK).[12] He is a Fellow of the Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria (FCAI) and a member of the Society for Corporate Governance of Nigeria, as well as the American Embassy Commercial Department. He belongs to the Ekiti Elite Club E11 and serves on the Governing Council of Lagos Business School. Oba Aderemi is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Security and Intelligence Bureau in Nigeria.[8][9] He also serves as the Nigeria Regional President of Occupational Health and Safety UK.[5][6][7]

Awards

He was honoured with the Key to Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey United States of America (USA) in August 2022.[1] In 2015 , Oba Aderemi was honored with the Guardian Newspaper Award for Distinguished Entrepreneurship for his exceptional performance in the business world. In November 2015, he was also awarded the African Development Award for Excellence by African Development Magazine in Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, he received the PSR National Award in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

In 2019, he was recognized by the UK House of Commons with a Recognition Award and received the ECOWAS Youth Council (EYC) Leadership Award. That same year, the Guardian Newspaper included him in their Special Focus on Nigeria’s 100 Most Innovative CEOs.

In May 2021, he was awarded the GIL Leadership Award for Entrepreneurial Management, Corporate Governance, and National Development. Later, in October 2021, he received the Royal Safety Ambassador Award at the 5th London Political Summit and Awards, and he also received the Royal Ambassador Award at the 6th London Political Summit. In 2022, he was honored with the Ambassador for Peace Award at the Peace Federation Headquarters in the UK .[8][13]

Personal life

He is married to Olori (Chief) Esther Adenike Aderemi, and their marriage is blessed with children. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, and watching movies.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c danivert (2022-08-22). "Nigerian Monarch, honored in USA with proclamations, Key to Franklin Township for pragmatic, outstanding leadership". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. ^ a b Abiola, Alo (2022-08-22). "Atayero, Symbol Of African Culture, Tradition – US Mayors". Leadership News. Archived from the original on 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  3. ^ a b Ani, Emmanuel (2022-09-01). "Nigerian economic challenges are man-made - Olusegun Aderemi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  4. ^ a b c d Adefaka, Bashir (2021-06-16). "As Oba Aderemi, the Atayero of Aramoko Kingdom and Sardauna Matasa Arewa, marks birthday anniversary June 17". The DEFENDER. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  5. ^ a b Erezi, Dennis (2024-02-01). "Murder of Ekiti monarchs: Atayero demands emergency amidst rising insecurity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  6. ^ a b Yaqoub, Popoola (2023-06-24). "Tinubu Will Deliver Dividends Of Democracy — Aderemi". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  7. ^ a b Esho, Bolu-Olu (2022-01-21). "OSHA Solicits Support For Safety, Security At Workplaces". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Ademokoya, Wale (2023-12-07). "PROFILE OF HRH (DR) AMB. OLUSEGUN ADEREMI JP". Just U Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  9. ^ a b "Our Management Team – Automatic Fit & Energy". Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  10. ^ Nation, The (2020-05-28). "Industrialist urges govt on local cure - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  11. ^ Podium, Ekiti (2025-09-02). "Monarch donates vicarage, school building to Anglican church". Ekiti Podium. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  12. ^ "Oba Olusegun Aderemi -". Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  13. ^ "Don't allow discord to destroy our ancestors' legacy, Olusegun Aderemi tells Aramoko". E-VENTS TORCH. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
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