Adegbulugbe, along with other distinguished individuals such as Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, the former Governor of Lagos and immediate past Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the first lady and wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, and Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, were honored by the university.
In a statement, Adegbulugbe expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “It is an honor to be considered among the other great recipients of this award like Engr Komolafe and Babatunde Fashola. Their reputation precedes them and I feel very humbled to be recognized by this great University.”
Born into a distinguished family of academics and entrepreneurs in Ibadan on August 8th, 1978, Adegbulugbe has made a name for himself in the world of Petroleum Engineering. He is known for his significant contributions to countless community developments and humanitarian efforts in Nigeria.
Adegbulugbe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, followed by a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He further broadened his horizon by obtaining a Master of Laws in Oil and Gas Law with Distinction from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
Among his numerous achievements, Adegbulugbe led the construction, installation, and commissioning of a 12 million standard cubic feet modular LPG extraction plant at the Otakikpo field. This scale of modular LPG plant is the first to be installed in the country, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and progress in the industry.