Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina, former member of the House of Representatives, has shed light on his early academic journey, attributing his success to discipline, mentorship, and deliberate parental guidance.
Speaking during a broadcast monitored on SPLASH FM 105.5 on March 21, 2026, Lam-Adesina, son of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, reflected on how his upbringing combined political exposure with a strong emphasis on education.
According to him, despite his father’s towering presence in Nigeria’s progressive political space, he maintained a firm commitment to academic excellence at home, creating an environment where education was treated as a top priority.
He disclosed that his father played a direct and active role in his learning process, particularly in English Language. Rather than leaving his education entirely in the hands of schoolteachers, the elder Adesina personally tutored him, ensuring he developed a solid foundation in communication and critical thinking.
Lam-Adesina explained that the mentorship went beyond routine academic support, evolving into structured teaching sessions designed to build confidence, mastery, and intellectual discipline.
This early preparation, he noted, influenced a bold academic move that set him apart from his peers. Under his father’s guidance, he sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) while still in Senior Secondary School Two (SS2), bypassing the conventional path of completing SS3 before attempting the examination.
He revealed that he successfully passed the English Language paper, crediting the achievement to the rigorous training he received from his father.
Reflecting on the experience, Lam-Adesina emphasized the importance of early exposure to learning and the critical role of parental involvement in shaping a child’s academic trajectory.
His account contributes to the growing conversation around alternative learning pathways and highlights how structured mentorship and discipline can influence educational outcomes in Nigeria.
