Biography
About Olufemi
Ambassador Dr. Olufemi Olusegun Pedro is a Nigerian economist, investor, politician and award-winning author who served as Deputy Governor of Lagos State from 2002 to 2007. Before he was elected as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (then the Executive Governor of Lagos State), he was the co-owner and the Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Bank (First City Monument Bank) and Founding Member at Guaranty Trust Bank.
Femi Pedro has authored a critically acclaimed book and has served on the Board of several corporate institutions and Government parastatals.
As Patron of the Ultimate Golf Challenge, Ambassador Pedro has championed greater opportunities for Nigerian professional golfers, helping the tournament grow into a key platform showcasing talent from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, the United States, and beyond
Femi Pedro has authored a critically acclaimed book and has served on the Board of several corporate institutions and Government parastatals.
As Patron of the Ultimate Golf Challenge, Ambassador Pedro has championed greater opportunities for Nigerian professional golfers, helping the tournament grow into a key platform showcasing talent from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, the United States, and beyond
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UGC Grand Patron
Member Since
October 2026