Adebayo Osinowo

Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo (28 November 1955 – 15 June 2020) popularly known as Pepper was a Nigerian businessman and politician. Osinowo was a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Until his death, he was Senator representing Lagos East at the 9th Nigerian National Assembly.

Early life Osinowo had his primary education at St. Augustin Primary School in Ijebu-Ode and his secondary education in Isonyin Grammar School, Isonyin.

Business and career Osinowo worked with the Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos State. In 1977, he started his career as a Land Officer at the Federal Ministry of Works until 1979. He then became the managing director at NITAL International from 1986 to 2003. He then became the managing director at NIMCO International Co. Ltd from 1990 to 2003. He also worked as managing director, at Extreme Piling and Construction Company Ltd and NIMCO Dredging Company from 1990 to 2003. Osinowo was a four times honorable member in the Lagos State house of assembly. He was subsequently appointed as the chairman, Senate Committee on Industries.

Death Bayo Osinowo died on 15 June 2020. He was reported to have died of complications from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. He was buried the same day at his Ijebu-Ode residence.