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Dr. Rasheed Abiodun Gbadamosi was a prominent Nigerian economist, industrialist, and playwright who served as a former Minister of National Planning.
He was a notable figure in both the public and private sectors, known for his contributions to the economic development of Lagos State and Nigeria.
Born: December 7, 1943, in Lagos Island, Nigeria.
Died: November 16, 2016, at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos, at the age of 72.
He earned a BA in Economics from the University of Manchester (1966) and an MA in Economics from the University of New Hampshire (1969).
At age 29, he became the youngest commissioner in Lagos State, serving as the Commissioner for Economic Planning.
He was one of the “49 Wise Men” who drafted Nigeria’s 1979 Constitution.
He later served as a Federal Minister of National Planning and Chairman of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA).
Shortly before his death, he served as the Co-Chairman of the Lagos at 50 celebration committee alongside Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.
He held leadership positions in several major Nigerian companies:
* Ragolis Waters Ltd: Founder and Chairman (the brand name was coined from his initials).
* Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB): Former Chairman.
He also served as Chairman or Director for companies including BHN Plc, Lucky Fibres (Nigeria) Plc, and Bank of Industry Ltd.
Gbadamosi was a dedicated patron of the arts and an accomplished writer:
He authored at least six plays, including Echoes from the Lagoon, and over 30 short stories.
He was a trustee and Vice-Chairman of the Visual Arts Society of Nigeria (VASON) and an avid collector of sculptures and paintings.
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