Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao, popularly known as Allow Alao, is a Nigerian civil engineer, oil and gas expert, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician from Oyo State. He is known for his involvement in Oyo State politics as a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
ENGINEER AKEEM ALAO PROFILE
| Name | Engineer Akeem Alao |
| Real Name | Oyedele Hakeem Alao |
| Date Of Birth | N/A |
| State Of Origin | Oyo State |
| Nationality | Nationality |
| Occupation | Engineer, Entrepreneur and Politician |
| Religion | Islam |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Net Worth | N/A |
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ENGINEER AKEEM ALAO BIOGRAPHY
Engineer Hakeem Alao was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He hails from Motunde village in Iroko, Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State and is regarded as a prominent son of Ibadanland. He also holds the traditional title of Asiwaju of Irokoland.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Publicly available information indicates that Alao studied Civil and Structural Engineering and obtained advanced engineering qualifications.
CAREER
Engineer Akeem Alao built a successful career in the global oil and gas industry, particularly in the Sultanate of Oman, where he has spent many years managing large-scale engineering projects. He is described as a Project and Contract Management Specialist with more than 28 years of experience in the sector. He is also:
- Chairman of Oceansalt Oil and Gas Engineering
- Chairman of Oceanreefs Technical Services
His engineering and business career reportedly involved overseeing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and industrial projects.
Alao has been active in progressive politics since the late 1990s. He contested the 2019 Oyo State governorship election under the Alliance for Democracy (AD) before later joining the APC in 2021.
After joining the APC, he emerged as one of the prominent governorship aspirants in Oyo State politics. In 2022, he obtained APC nomination forms to contest the governorship primary.
In 2026, he formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election under the APC platform. During his declaration, he unveiled a development blueprint called the “Redemption Mission 2027.
He has also been linked to programs such as the Oman/Indonesia Golf Energy Tournament aimed at fostering international collaboration. In 2025, the Ibadan Foundation honored him with a Merit Award for his contributions to society and mentorship of young people.
CONTROVERSIES
Alao is known for regularly commenting on governance and economic issues in Oyo State and Nigeria. He has criticized debt accumulation, governance practices, and infrastructure policies under the current administration in Oyo State.
ENGINEER AKEEM ALAO SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE
https://www.facebook.com/oyedelehakeemalao
PERSONAL LIFE
Engineer Akeem Alao is described as a family-oriented and community-driven individual who maintains strong ties with Ibadan and Irokoland despite spending much of his professional career abroad.
ENGINEER AKEEM ALAO NET WORTH
There is no officially verified estimate of Engineer Akeem Alao’s net worth.