The 31st Jegun Olu Ekun of Ile-Oluji

It was Gianni Versace (1946-1997), the critically
acclaimed Italian fashion designer and founder of
Versace, who said in one of his perceptive
moments that “in the past, people were born
royal; nowadays, royalty comes from what you do”.
King Sunny Ade also weighed in on this when he
sang, “bibi ire o see fowo ra, o ti daju; ki a bi eni,
ko to ka tun ara eni bi”. Simply put, it is not just
enough to have the royal blood flowing in your
vein; you must also develop yourself and “validate”
your royal birth through your acts and deeds.
His Royal Majesty (HRM), Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.)
Julius Oluwole Olufaderin Adetimehin, Jimoko II,
the 31st Jegun Olu Ekun of Ile-Oluji Kingdom,
combines the two: he was born into royalty, and he
has undergone a process of re-birth and personal
development, culminating in him deservingly
earning royalty through his professional
achievements and community development
accomplishments.

From his humble background as the child of
disciplinarian but doting parents, Pa Josiah
Adetimehin ( Baba Chairman) and Mrs. Julianah
Adetimehin, Oba Adetimehin has over the years
developed himself and has now emerged as a
primus inter pares (first among equals); he is today
an acclaimed insurance and risk management
expert who rose to the pinnacle of the insurance
profession to become not only the CEO of
reputable insurance companies, but also the
President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of
Nigeria.

Most importantly, his success story gets even
better as he is today being honoured and
celebrated as the paramount ruler of Ile-Oluji
Kingdom, an exalted throne that confers on him
the status of a first class Oba in Ondo State and
Nigeria.

Education
With core competencies in insurance brokerage
and risk management advisory services, Oba
Adetimehin belongs to the elite class of Nigerian
traditional rulers who are well educated, highly
cerebral, and widely travelled. He attended the
University of Lagos, Ashbridge Management
College, United Kingdom, and Lagos Business
School. He distinguished himself, bagging several
academic and professional laurels including. B.Sc.
(Hons) Insurance (1978), M.Sc. Management
Science (1990/1991), Advance Management
Certificate (1982), and the Chief Executives
Programme (CEP-10), Lagos Business School (LBS).

Professional Qualifications
Following his academic exploits and career success,
Oba Adetimehin became a Fellow of the Chartered
Insurance Institute of Nigeria (FCIIN), Nigerian
Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, (FCIB)
and the Professional Excellence Foundation of
Nigeria (PEFON). He is also an Associate of the
Chartered Insurance Institute of London and a
member of both the Nigerian Institute of
Management and the Institute of Directors.

Career History
Kabiyesi has over 30 years of management
experience, including stints as Chief Executive
Officer and Director of leading insurance
companies & risk management consulting firms.

He led and contributed to the development and
promotion of continuous improvement in the
insurance sector. He is a bridge builder and a
relationship-focused professional.

Prior to his installation as Jegun, Oba Adetimehin
was the Vice-Chairman and CEO of Jully & Partners
Insurance Brokers Limited, a Risk Management
Advisory Service Consultancy, from 2007. He was
the lead broker and consultant for the provision of
specialized insurance packages for reputable
individuals and blue chip organisations in the
private and public sectors.

He also served as the MD/CEO of NFI Insurance
Limited from 1998 to 2007. He achieved an
increase in the company’s revenue and
shareholder earnings, while also successfully
growing the company’s capital base. He presided
over the listing of the company on the Nigerian
Stock Exchange.

Between 1990 and 1998, Oba Adetimehin was the
MD/CEO of AFN (Assureurs-Conseils) Insurance
Brokers Limited. He pioneered the establishment
of AFN Insurance Broking & Consultancy Company
from licensing to commencement of operations.

His professional engagements also include a stint
as Controller (Oil & Energy) at Hogg Robinson
Nigeria from 1979 to 1990.

Professional Affiliations
Oba Adetimehin has meritoriously served the
financial services industry. He was: President/
Chairman of Council, Chartered Insurance Institute
of Nigeria. His achievements included being one of
the leading promoters in the establishment of the
College of Insurance & Financial Management
(CIFM); Founder of the Insurance Industry
Consultative Council (IICC); initiation of strategic
alliances with the Insurance Institute of South
Africa, Insurance Institute of India, and Malaysia
Insurance Institute, among others.

He has also served as: Treasurer, Chartered
Insurance Institute of Nigeria (2000 - 2009);
Governing Board member, Nigerian Council of
Registered Insurance Brokers (1995-1998);

Governing Council member, Nigeria Insurers
Association (2000 - 2007), and Chairman, Board of
Nigeria Liability Insurance Pool (2004 – 2006).