Dafinone Ede Omueya

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

Dafinone comes from the Dafinone family, which holds the Guinness World Record for the highest number of members in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). His father, David Omueya Dafinone, was a Senator for the old Bendel South in the Second Republic. The family includes siblings such as Igho Omueya Dafinone, Duvie Omueya Dafinone, Daphne Omueya Dafinone, and Joy Omueya Dafinone, who all qualified as members of the ICAEW between 1986 and 1999. Their father became a member of the institute in 1963.

Ede Dafinone is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector and has actively shaped the country’s business landscape.

Early life: Born to Late Chief (Senator) David Dafinone and Cynthia Dafinone, Dafinone’s siblings include Igho Omueya Dafinone, Duvie Omueya Dafinone, Daphne Omueya Dafinone, and Joy Omueya Dafinone, all of whom qualified as ICAEW members between 1986 and 1999. Their father was a member of the institute since 1963.

Educational background: Dafinone began his education at Corona School in Apapa, Lagos State, from 1968 to 1973. He later attended Kings College Lagos (1973–1978), then Rugby School in the UK (1978–1980). He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics from Victoria University of Manchester (1980–1983) and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Exeter (1984).