Dele Kelvin Oye is a 1988 graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989. He is a Lawyer and founder/partner of Dele Oye & Associates Law Firm, partner in Consolidated Legal Practice and currently holds several professional and business positions, of which are:
– Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) 1st National Deputy President, NACCIMA 2021 – Present
– Nigeria-Turkey Business Council (NTBC) Chairman, NTBC 2020 – Present
– Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Governing Council Member, SON 2018 – 2021
– Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) Fellow / Governing Council Member, ICMC 2011
– Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Member of the National Executive Committee, NBA 2000 – 2016 / 2021- 2022
Apart from ownership and board membership in several successful conglomerates in the real estate and oil & gas industry, amongst others in Nigeria, Mr. Oye has also previously held several prestigious positions, of which are –
– Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Alumni Association National President, OAU Alumni Association 2000- 2004
– Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Member, Obafemi Awolowo University Governing Council 2000 – 2004
– Conference of Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities (CAANU) National Chairman, CAANU 2001 – 2003
– Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Chairman, National Conference Planning Committee, NBA 2004 & 2015
– Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) President, ACCI 2008- 2011
– Council of Legal Education/ Nigerian Law School Member, Governing Council 2012 – 2016
B- ody of Benchers Member 2016 – 2019
– Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) Member, Governing Council 2021 – 2022
Mr. Oye has won several awards for his meritorious services, some of which are:
– His service at the Obafemi Awolowo University Alumni Association, where he built a hostel to accommodate one hundred students.
– The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), where a hall – “Dele Oye Hall” was named in his honour, for his previous and continuous contributions to the development of the Chamber of Commerce, business and Industry in Nigeria.