Ede Dafinone

Ede Dafinone (born 10 April 1962) is a Nigerian chartered accountant, politician, and philanthropist, notable for his contributions in the field of finance, involvement in Nigerian politics, and charitable activities.

Their father had earlier become a member of the institute in 1963.

Ede Dafinone received his education from various institutions, spanning both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

He began his academic journey at Corona School in Apapa, Lagos State, where he attended from 1968 to 1973, earning his first school leaving certificate.

Following that, he pursued his secondary education at Kings College Lagos, from 1973 to 1978.

Dafinone then ventured abroad to Rugby School in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, where he studied from 1978 to 1980.

Continuing his quest for knowledge, Dafinone enrolled at the Victoria University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, where he pursued his undergraduate studies from 1980 to 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Economics.

After completing his degree, he furthered his educational pursuits at the University of Exeter, also in the UK, bagging a Master of Arts in Economics in 1984.

Dafinone's dedication to continuous learning extended to the business realm as well.

He attended the Lagos Business School in Lagos, Nigeria, enhancing his knowledge in the field of business and management.

He began his professional journey at Touche Ross & Co Chartered Accountants in London, where he gained experience from 1984 to 1988.

They all qualified as members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales between 1986 and 1999.

Following this, he joined Crowe Dafinone, Chartered Accountants in Lagos in 1989.

Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, a distinction he has held since 1991.

Ede Dafinone has a career history spanning multiple sectors.

Over the years, he progressed within the firm, becoming a Partner in 1997 and later assuming the role of Deputy Managing Partner from 2007 to the present.

In addition to his role as a chartered accountant, Dafinone has held significant directorship positions in other sectors.

Notably, he has served as a Director of Sapele Petroleum Limited, Ceddi Corporation Limited, and Sapele Integrated Industries Limited.

Dafinone has held various appointments in both the private and public sectors.

Notable roles include serving as a Director of NEXIM Bank, Chairman of the Members of the Advisory Board for Africa ICAEW, Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) representing Africa, and Board member of the National Film and Video Censors Board.

He has also served as the Chairperson of the Manufacturer's Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MAN-EPG).

Ede Dafinone is the Chairman, National Executive Council of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation.

He is a former chairman of the Manufactures Association of Nigeria Export Group, and Board of Trustee, Guild of Fine Artists of Nigeria

His is a member Board of Directors NEM Insurance, chairman of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association and Deputy Managing Partner Crowe

Ede Dafinone has been actively involved in politics, playing a significant role in various political parties and elections.

In 1998, Dafinone, alongside his late father, Chief Senator David Dafinone, became a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State.

He is a Fellow in both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), which were conferred upon him in 2000.

In 2006, he contested the Delta Central Senatorial PDP primaries, showcasing his willingness to actively participate in the democratic process and represent the interests of his constituency.

He is the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the 10th National Assembly.

Dafinone comes from the family of Senator David Omueya Dafinone, who holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest number of members in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

His father, David Omueya Dafinone, was Senator for the old Bendel South in the second republic.

Dafinone is a prominent figure in the Nigerian financial sector and has played an active role in shaping Nigeria's political landscape

Ede Dafinone was born to family of Late Chief (Senator) David Dafinone and Cynthia Dafinone.

His siblings include Igho Omueya Dafinone, Duvie Omueya Dafinone, Daphne Omueya Dafinone, and Joy Omueya Dafinone.

He continued his political journey by participating in the Delta Central Senatorial bye-elections in 2013, this time as the Senatorial Candidate of the Democratic People's Party (DPP).

This further highlighted his dedication to serving the people and making a difference within the political landscape.

Since 2014, Ede Dafinone has been a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He was among the first group of individuals in Delta State to leave their former parties and join the APC.

On 1 November 2023, the Appeal Court dismissed the judgment of the National Assembly Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba and upheld his election as the duly elected senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District.

Dafinone serves as a Trustee of the Okpe Union, actively contributing to the welfare and development of the Okpe community.