HRH Erelu Dr. Abiola Dosumu
Her Royal Highness Dr. Abiola Dosumu is a Nigerian Cultural Icon, Public Diplomat and businesswoman. She was born into the royal family of Dosumu of Lagos. A credible and well-respected achiever who has worked as a top-notch executive in many areas for 40 years. She has always stood out and distinguished herself academically and socially amongst her peers since her teenage days at St. Louis College Bompai, Kano where she got her West African School Certificate, Cambridge University, London GCE, St. Teresa’s Ibadan, where she obtained her Higher School Certificate. While her contemporaries were still in paid jobs, HRH had not only completed her education in diverse fields such as Law and Business administration at the University of London; Sculpture at Chelsea College, London; Interior Design at Inch Bald College also in London. As a cultural icon widely known for deep and immense contributions to the sector, this black pearl has served in many institutions in and around the country. She was the official interface on diverse royal duties and responsibilities for many years for the late Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeyimika Oyekan, apart from being the Erelu Kuti of Lagos. HRH Erelu Abiola Dosumu is equally the Yeye Oodua Of the Source. That is the Royal Mother to Oni Of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. HRH Erelu Abiola belongs to an array of professional bodies, societies, non-governmental organizations, committees, community-based organizations, and socio-cultural organizations. The institutions and organizations include Lagos Eminent Persons; Lagos State Council of Elders; State Council of Obas and Chiefs; National Council of Traditional Rulers for Good Governance; Yoruba Council of Elders; Eminent Persons Forum for Peace Intervention; Former Chairman, Lagos Council for Arts and Culture; Institute of Directors (IoD); NEPAD Business Group Nigeria (NBGNM); Goodwill Ambassador, African Business Roundtable (ABR); Member, Tony Blair UN Africa Project; Member, UN Global Impact. She has also served on many government committees in the Ministries of Sport, Environment and Women’s Affairs. As a consummate writer, she has published so many articles and books, especially in the areas of history and political affairs of Lagos State. She just completed three books on the legacy of Oba Dosumu and road to amalgamation of Nigeria. Erelu Abiola Dosumu is an unrepentant people-oriented individual. She’s patron to many institutions, bodies, and societies: Life Patron, National Union of Lagos State Students in the University of Lagos; Political Adviser, National Council of Women Society; Ambassador of Culture, Black Heritage Festival; Head & Coordinator, Eyo Erelu Kuti Committee; National Matron, Federation of Female Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria. She has won numerous awards and honors in recognition of her service to humanity. In particular, she is a recipient of the National Honour from the Royal Kingdom of Belgium; Erelu Kuti of Lagos, Erelu of Egabland, Iya Gbogbo of Traditional Government Institutions. She was also bestowed the Honorary Doctorate Degree by the prestigious Igbinedon University, Okada, Edo State. She’s a Fellow of, the Commonwealth Journalists Association.
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