Fela Durotoye

About Fela Durotoye

As Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on national values and social justice administration, Fela Durotoye has positioned himself at the centre of Nigeria's governance since 2023. His appointment reflects decades of work in leadership development and social transformation.

Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye was born on May 12, 1971, in Ibadan, Oyo State. From early on, he showed a passion for building people and systems rather than following conventional career paths.

He established the GEMSTONE Nation Builders Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training youths in transformational leadership. The foundation became his primary vehicle for social change, reaching thousands of young Nigerians seeking direction and purpose.

As a business consultant and leadership expert, Durotoye built a reputation for practical wisdom. His motivational speaking engagements drew crowds across Nigeria and beyond. Companies and institutions sought his counsel on organisational development and human capital management.

In 2019, he took his influence into electoral politics. The Alliance for New Nigeria party selected him as their presidential candidate for that year's election. Though he did not win, his campaign highlighted issues around values, justice, and youth empowerment that resonated with many Nigerians.

His entry into formal politics proved strategic rather than final. The 2019 presidential bid gave him a national platform that complemented his foundation work. It demonstrated his willingness to engage directly with governance challenges.

The 2023 appointment by President Tinubu signalled recognition of his two decades of work in leadership and social development. His portfolio—national values and social justice administration—aligned with his life's work in building transformational leaders.

Today, Durotoye remains active across multiple spaces. He continues the GEMSTONE Foundation's programmes while serving in government. His career trajectory shows a man committed to systemic change through leadership development, organisational consulting, and now, direct policy influence.