AMB. Ebenezer Ayodele Adigun

Ambassador Ebenezer Ayodele Adigun of Igbara-Oke town, Ifedore LGA, Ondo State was born August 1949 to father Titus Adigun and mother Grace Adigun. He unexpectedly passed away in December, 2021. He was 72.

He attended Igbara-Oke Anglican Grammar school, Federal Government College Sokoto, & the University of Lagos. He held a Bachelors degree with Honors Mass communications and Maters with honors in Political Science & International Relations.

Ambassador Adigun started his career within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1975 before eventually retiring in 2010 following 35 years of outstanding service. His most defining career highlights include:

• Acting High Commissioner, Nigeria High Commission, Port of Spain, in Trinidad from 1987 to 1988
• Charge D’ Affairs A.I., Embassy of Nigeria, Cotonou, Republic of Benin from 1992 to 1994
• Minister/Deputy Head of Mission, Nigeria High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1998 to 2003
• Consul-General of Nigeria to Hong Kong and Macao in China from 2007 to 2008
• Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Liberia 2008 to 2010
• Honored into the Humane Order of African Redemption by the Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2017

 Ambassador Adigun was a lover of sports and politics. He featured in number of televised programs and radio stations to discuss various political affairs. He was also a renowned community personality to the extent that he was honored by the Oba, the Olowa of Igbara-Oke Kingdom who appointed him to the role of Chairman of Igbara-Oke Development Council in 2021. A role which he devoted much of his time and effort to the good of his home town.

Ambassador Adigun was an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God where he was also ordained to the role of Assistant Pastor. He was loved by many, known to be a man of principles, lots of character, and deep convictions.

Ambassador Adigun touched the lives of many people, and maintained his trademark sense of un-wavering principles all the way to the end. He was a loving husband and father that cherished his family and spiritual life. He is survived by his beloved wife, children, and grand-children. While he was taken from our world too soon, his imprint of who he is and what he represented will never leave us. Daddy until we meet again in Heaven, we will miss you.

His soul rest in perfect peace!