Get Familiar with Hon. OLUSEGUN THOMAS OLALEYE — A Voice of Progress from Afijio to Canada

Olusegun Thomas Olaleye is a distinguished Nigerian-Canadian technocrat, entrepreneur, and community leader whose life journey embodies resilience, versatility, and visionary leadership. A proud son of Otun Agba compound in Fiditi, Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, he was born on May 27, 1976, into the family of Mr. Akanbi Olaleye and Mrs. Wuraola Kuti Olaleye, both of blessed memory.

From early beginnings at St. Patrick’s Primary School and Fiditi Grammar School, to earning a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Olusegun’s educational pursuit laid a solid foundation for a career rooted in excellence. He served his country dutifully during his NYSC in Akwa Ibom State, where he taught Economics and Government.

Driven by a passion for continuous growth, he expanded his academic portfolio with a Master’s in Transport Management (Maritime Option) from LAUTECH and later studied Law and Security at Trillium College, Canada. His commitment to self-development also earned him international certifications in Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Safety Management, and Immigration Administration from leading institutions in Canada and the USA.

Professionally, Olaleye is a serial entrepreneur with deep experience across sectors such as oil and gas, logistics, sales, and marine services. He is the founder and CEO of ABS Auto & Marine Services Ltd in Canada and FGS Concept Resources Ltd in Nigeria, businesses that have created jobs, built capacity, and expanded bilateral trade opportunities between Nigeria and Canada.

A well-traveled global citizen, Olaleye has visited over a dozen countries for business and strategic engagements, including the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. He was also part of a 2013 trade mission to Sweden with the Nigerian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, deepening his global network and influence.

Despite his global exposure, he remains deeply connected to his roots. He serves as the Diaspora Coordinator of the “Seyi Makinde Beyond 2023 Movement” (OOSM) for North America and Europe, advocating for the continuity of good governance and sustainable development in Oyo State. His work aims to unify the diaspora and local communities around the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde under the Making Oyo Great Again agenda.

Olaleye is a member of several reputable professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Economists in Nigeria and Ghana, the Certified Institute of Shipping, the British Project Professional Society, and the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria.

Through his humanitarian platform, SOT Foundation, he champions grassroots empowerment, youth mentorship, and community upliftment initiatives, reinforcing his belief that true leadership begins with service to others.

He is married to Mrs. Funmilola Alice Olaleye (née Opadoyin), and their union is blessed with four children.

Olusegun Thomas Olaleye hails from Afijio Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria.