Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III
Born: 10 April 1976
Title: 21st Elegushi of the Ikate‑Elegushi Kingdom
Coronation: Presented with Staff of Office on 27 April 2010 by Lagos State Government
Ruling House: Kusenla Ruling House, Ikateland, Lagos State
Background & Education
Birth & Lineage
- Born 10 April 1976, sharing the birthday of his father and predecessor, Oba Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi (20th Elegushi, reigned 1991–2009).
Primary Education
- St. Mathias Primary School, Lagos (1981–1987)
Secondary Education
- Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos (1988–1994)
Tertiary Education
- B.Sc. Economics (Second Class Honours), Lagos State University (1995–2000)
- M.Sc. Economics, Lagos State University (2002–2003)
- M.P.A. (Public Administration), University of Manchester
Early Career & Public Service
Elegushi Property Investment Company
- Administrator, Business Development & Strategy (2000–2002)
Lagos State Government
- Special Assistant to Governor Bola Tinubu (2003–2007)
- Senior Special Assistant (Special Programmes/Duties) to Governor Babatunde Fashola (2007–2010)
At ascension in 2010, he became the youngest Oba in Lagos State at age 34.
Reign & Initiatives
Philanthropy & Community Development
- Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation:
- ₦200 million grant to 1,000 SMEs and students in Lagos State
- Sanitary supplies donation to 1,000 schoolgirls (2022)
- Advocacy for youth drug‑addiction eradication and restoration of monthly sanitation in Lagos
Traditional Duties
- Custodian of Ikate‑Elegushi cultural heritage
- Collaborates with Lagos State on community and environmental programs
Honours & Awards
- Patron, Nigeria Olympic Committee (2018)
- Honorary Doctorate (Public Administration), Igbinedion University (2019)
- Peace Achievers Award, Peace Ambassadors (2019)
Personal Life
- Spouses: Olori Sekinat Elegushi and Olori Hadiza Elegushi
- Siblings: 19 (12 sisters, 7 brothers)
- Interests: Luxury automobiles (Rolls‑Royce Phantom, Maybach 600, 1967 Cadillac De Ville)
See Also
- Ikate‑Elegushi Kingdom
- Lagos State Traditional Institutions