About Fatoba Olusola Steve Gbadura (Hon.)

Biography of Hon. Fatoba Olusola Steve Gbadura

Hon. Fatoba Olusola Steve Gbadura is a Nigerian politician and philanthropist from Ekiti State. He represents the Ado Ekiti/Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency of Ekiti State in the House of Representatives and is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was first elected to the National Assembly in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023 for a second term.

Gbadura was born on 15 April 1968. He obtained his primary education at LEA Primary School, Okeyinmi, and attended All Souls Grammar School. He later proceeded to Lagos State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background also includes the First School Leaving Certificate and WAEC/GCE qualifications.

Before his federal legislative career, Gbadura was involved in grassroots politics and served as a Supervisory Councillor for Works in Ado Local Government. His experience at the local-government level contributed to his involvement in community development and public service. He subsequently contested for the House of Representatives and won the Ado Ekiti/Irepodun/Ifelodun seat in 2019 under the APC.

During the 9th National Assembly, Gbadura served as Chairman of the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. In the 10th National Assembly, he continued to represent his constituency while pursuing issues relating to development, infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, grants, scholarships and skills acquisition.

Fatoba Olusola Steve Gbadura remains active in Ekiti State politics and public service. He is currently serving his second term in the House of Representatives and has been listed as the APC candidate for the Ado Ekiti/Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.