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Kayode Adegbulugbe was born on August 8th, 1978, in Ibadan, Nigeria. However, he hails originally from Ondo State. Adegbulugbe graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. He then earned a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas, along with a Master of Laws degree in Oil and Gas Law from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.
Adegbulugbe is married to Obirounke Adegbulugbe, with whom he has three children. His dedication as a husband and father forms the basis for his extensive community service efforts. He attributes his family for shaping his sense of compassion and commitment to philanthropy.
Throughout his two-decade career, Adegbulugbe has worked internationally as a reservoir, production, completion, and drilling engineer for companies, including Shell and Chevron. He has contributed to oil and gas projects across Africa, Houston, New Orleans, and in Nigeria, where he currently resides.
As the Chief Operating Officer of Green Energy International Ltd (GEIL), Adegbulugbe oversaw the construction of a modular LPG extraction plant, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This initiative significantly reduced natural gas flaring in the Niger Delta region.
Furthermore, Adegbulugbe serves as the Managing Director of Atlantic Terminal Infrastructure Ltd (ATIL). Under his leadership, the construction of Nigeria’s first onshore oil storage terminal built by an indigenous company in over 50 years was completed. The $750 million terminal has enhanced the nation’s energy infrastructure and development.
Beyond the oil and gas industry, Adegbulugbe actively pursues community development and philanthropy. Despite being a Christian, he was bestowed the title Agbesinga Adinni by the Muslim community in recognition of his efforts to foster unity and compassion. Additionally, he chairs a non-profit organization focused on economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Osun State.
Kayode Adegbulugbe is the son of Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe, a Nigerian professor of Energy Planning and Management.
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