Oba Otudeko CFR (born 18 August 1943) is a Nigerian businessman who serves as the founder and chairman of the Honeywell Group.

[3][4][5][6] Ayoola Oba Otudeko was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria on 18 August 1943 to a royal family, thus making him an Omoba of the Yoruba people.

Beyond his own entrepreneurial ventures, Otudeko is an investor at heart and his influence extended to the boardrooms of some of Nigeria’s largest and most prominent corporations.

The holding company structure provided a platform for growth across different financial services, ensuring the bank’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

He has also held directorship positions in private companies operating in real estate, international trade and finance, and brewing, including Guinness Nigeria and Ecobank Transnational Inc.

Oba Otudeko was Chairman of the Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) and aimed to facilitate investment flows into Nigeria.

[18] He was Chairman of the Business Support Group (BSG) for delivery of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP).

In recognition of his contributions to the nation’s economic growth, Otudeko was awarded the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2002.