Senator Ede Dafinone

About

A Legacy of Service & Leadership

From the classrooms of Lagos and Rugby to the halls of the Nigerian Senate — a life dedicated to public service.

The Honourable Senator Ede Omueya Dafinone

Born 10 April 1962 in Lagos, Senator Dafinone is a UK-trained economist and chartered accountant who has dedicated his life to service — first in the financial sector, and now in the Senate.

He is the son of the late Chief (Senator) David Omueya Dafinone, who served in the Senate during the Second Republic. The Dafinone family holds a Guinness World Record for the most chartered accountants in one family (ICAEW, UK).

1968 — 1978

Corona School Apapa & King's College Lagos

1978 — 1980

Rugby School, Warwickshire, UK

1980 — 1984

B.A. Economics (Hons) — Victoria University of Manchester • M.A. Economics — University of Exeter

1989 — Present

Crowe Dafinone, Chartered Accountants — Partner, Deputy Managing Partner

2023

Elected Senator, Delta Central — 10th National Assembly (APC)

40+

Years Experience

12+

Bills & Motions

#1

Family of CAs (World Record)

Legislative Record

A Record of Results

In less than three years, Senator Dafinone has built an exceptional record of stewardship — in the chamber and in the community.

Key Bills Sponsored

Federal University of Education, Isiokolo, Delta State
Federal University of Agriculture & Technology, Orerokpe
Federal University of Health Education, Ughelli
Constitutional alteration to increase derivation from 13% to 25%
Ranching and Anti-Open Grazing Bill
Local Government financial independence & end to caretaker committees
Unbundling the Judiciary to decongest courts

Motions & Advocacy

Ujevwu–Itakpe railway line extension to Abuja
Stop gas flaring & reduce deforestation nationwide
Fix Effurun–Sapele–Benin road urgently
Stop setting ablaze stolen crude oil vessels in Niger Delta
Review floating exchange rate & economic policies
Build more refineries including modular refineries
Address herdsmen menace in Delta Central

Committee Assignments

Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance
Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content
Member, Senate Committee on Finance

Constituency Projects

ICT centres at Urhobo College (Udu), Orhuwhorun High School, Ogor Technical College
500KVA transformers installed in Oyonbru, Okpara-Inland & other communities
Solar street lights in underserved areas
Student bus donated to Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe

Philanthropy

The Dafinone Foundation

Empowering communities through education, skills development, and economic opportunity — long before entering the Senate.

Scholarships & Education

The Foundation provides scholarships of all categories to Deltans — supporting students from primary school to postgraduate education. Deserving students receive financial assistance to pursue academic aspirations and unlock their potential.

Micro-Credit for Women & Youth

Extending support to women and youths in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through micro-credit loans. These loans empower individuals to establish or expand businesses, fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Skill Acquisition Centre

Operating a dedicated training centre that equips women and youths with vital livelihood skills — tailoring, hairdressing, adult education, welding, computer education, and catering. Over 5,000 individuals trained since inception in 2007.

Employment & Industry

Through Sapele Integrated Industries Ltd, the Foundation employs over 700 individuals across Delta State. The company specialises in rubber and allied products exports, providing stable employment and contributing to the local economy.

Get Involved

Join the Movement

Support the re-election of Senator Ede Dafinone. Together, we will continue the transformation of Delta Central.

Campaign Office

Address

Delta Central Campaign Headquarters
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Email

info@ededafinone.com

Phone

+234 (0) 803 000 0000