Engr. IfeOluwa Olusola Oyedele graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka – Yaba, Lagos in 1982 with a B.Sc. (Hons) Electrical Engineering.
Engr. Oyedele was born on 8th day of October 1958 to Mrs. C. I. and late Chief M. O. Oyedele, M.B.E. He attended the prestigious Government College, Ibadan from 1971 – 1975 where he obtained the WASC in Grade 1.
Engr. Oyedele had his National Youth Service with Dafec Consultants, Ibadan – an M & E Engineering Consulting firm. from 1982 to 1983. Thereafter he was employed as a Pupil Engineer in the Oyo State Ministry of Works & Transport. He later moved to the Rural Electrification Unit/Directorate of Rural Development in the then Office of the Military Governor. He resigned in 1987 to join Dynapower (Nig.) Ltd./Muni Engineering Ltd – an indigenous manufacturer of L.V. Distribution Panels. He also worked with Edison Group & Partners. He later joined Gambill Builders (Nig.) Ltd and Rikmor International Limited as Executive Director/ C.O.O between 1988 and 1992. In 1992, Engr. Oyedele established Matcom Limited and served as its Managing Director until August 2016 when he was appointed as Executive Director (Engineering and Technical Services) in NDPHC..
As E. D. (E $ TS) in NDPHC, IfeOluwa managed 10 Power Plants as well as 9 Departments including Generation, O & M, Transmission, Distribution, among others.
Engr. Oyedele is a recipient of several professional and distinguished awards. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (FNIEEE), Fellow Nigerian Institute of Power Engineers (FNIPE) and Fellow Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (FRMN). He holds a D. Eng (Honoris Causa) of Achievers University. He is a Knight of the Methodist Church of Nigeria and the Atayese of Okitipupa.
Engr. ?Oyedele is an active member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and he supports the growth of Branches of the Society. He is a prolific writer and well sought public speaker who has delivered several papers across many disciplines.
Engr. Oyedele, a highly respected politician, is a staunch leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is a founding member of APC and designer of the Logo of the Party
A keen sportsman, he been a member of Ikoyi Club 1938 since 1992 where he served the Ikoyi Club in various positions. Ife is also a member of IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, and Smokin Hills Golf Club, Ilara – Mokin, Ondo State. He enjoys playing golf.
Engr. Oyedele is the founder and President of IfeOluwa Oyedele Foundation established in 2018 focusing on Women & Girls Empowerment, Financial Empowerment, Youth Empowerment and Skill and People living with disabilities. He is presently the President (Worldwide), University of Lagos Alumni Association.
He is married to Mrs. Omobola Olubusola Oyedele and they are blessed with highly accomplished children.