Meet the Founder
A legislator, education leader, youth advocate, and humanitarian committed to building capable people and stronger communities through responsible public leadership.
His story
Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, widely known as ARK, began his professional journey in education after studying Law in the United Kingdom. On returning to Nigeria in 2007, he joined Modupe Memorial Schools, founded by his late mother, Chief Mrs Abiodun Kasunmu, and rose to become Education Director.
His work later expanded into business strategy, youth political advocacy, and elective public service. In 2015, at age 32, he won election to represent Ikeja Constituency 2 and became the youngest member of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly. He earned further mandates in 2019 and 2023.
Across these roles, his record has centred on education access, youth opportunity, community infrastructure, legislative reform, and practical support for constituents. His humanitarian work is often described as Acts of Random Kindness, reflecting the initials ARK.
Career journey
2001 to 2007
After attending King's College and D-Ivy College in Lagos, he completed university foundation studies in Law at Irwin College, Leicester, and studied Law at the University of Wolverhampton. He later earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Pristine School of Management.
2007 to 2013
He joined Modupe Memorial Schools as Education Administrator-in-training and later became Education Director. His innovations supported the institution's growth and earned him Top Elegance Magazine's Best Educator of the Year award in 2011.
2011 to 2013
Alongside his work in education, he served as Business Development, Legal Framework and Strategy Consultant at ExcelPlus Business Solutions.
2007 to 2014
He founded and led the Democrats Group of Nigeria and the Revive Active Democracy Coalition of Nigeria, mobilising young people around elections and democratic participation.
2015 to 2023
He won election to represent Ikeja Constituency 2 in 2015 at age 32, was re-elected in 2019, and secured a historic third term in March 2023. He was the youngest member of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly.
June 2023
Following his third election victory, he was elected Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Impact in numbers
free JAMB registrations sponsored
free GCE registrations sponsored
constituents supported into employment
students supported into LASU
Record of service
Born into the Kasunmu, Mogaji, and Tinubu families of Lagos, Hon. Kasunmu is an advocate for youth inclusion and the empowerment of young Nigerians. He established the Adedamola Richard Kasunmu Global Foundation in March 2023 to provide a lasting platform for his humanitarian work and personal social responsibility.
His interests include cooking, football, mentoring, and giving. He is married with children, and his public life continues to reflect a belief that leadership must be measured by responsibility, opportunity, and service to others.
