Bolu Owotomo

Bolu Owotomo is a Nigerian politician and agricultural specialist. Since 2023, he has served as Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Ogun State.

Education

Owotomo studied Marketing at Babcock University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He later attended Harvard Business School for an Executive Education programme. He also holds professional certifications including Project Management Professional and Professional Scrum Master.

Career

Owotomo's early career involved managing plantations of rubber, oil palm, and cashew. He is Chairman of the Board of Ilushin Estates Limited.
He entered government service in September 2019 as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State in the Governor's Office, a position he held until May 2023. Alongside this role, he was appointed General Manager of the Ogun State Agricultural Development Corporation in December 2020.
In 2023, Governor Dapo Abiodun nominated him for a commissioner role. Following confirmation, he was appointed Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Ogun State.