Jimi Agbaje

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Jimi Agbaje
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
SpouseAbiola Agbaje (née Bankole) (1982–present)
Alma materSt Gregory's College, Lagos
University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University)
OccupationPharmacist, Politician
Websitewww.jimiagbaje.com

Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje (pronunciation

PDP in the 2019 general elections.[4][5][6]

Early life

He was born on 2 March 1957 in

Guaranty Trust Bank.[8]

Business career

In 1982, Jimi Agbaje founded his own company, JAYKAY Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company Limited, and was managing director until 2005, when he decided to venture into politics.

Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP) from 1987 to 1990; National Chairman NAGPP (1990–1993) and Chairman Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State; 1994–1997). He was a member, Lagos State Task Force on Fake and Adulterated Drugs (1989–1993), National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List (1986–1993) and Lagos Hospitals Management Board (1994–1997).[7]

Jimi Agbaje sits on the board of other organizations including Oakwood Park Ltd., Atlantic Hall Secondary School (

Epe, Lagos), and Jimi Agbaje Outreach (a project dedicated to helping the less fortunate) and has served as business mentor at Fate Foundation.[10][11]

Jimi Agbaje answering questions at The Wheatbaker in 2019

Political life

In a 2013 interview with

Pat Utomi, Dr Ayo Ighodaro, Asue Ighodalo, Billy Lawson, Oby Ezekwesili, Tola Mobolurin and Hassan Odukale.[12]

Based on his affiliation with Afenifere, Jimi Agbaje joined the

Action Congress (AC) left the party to join the Democratic People's Alliance (DPA).[13]

He was among the 11 aspirants that turned their back to the

Action Congress (AC) when it was alleged that Governor Bola Tinubu had already anointed someone else to succeed him even before the party primaries.[14]

In 2007, Agbaje contested in gubernatorial election on the

Action Congress (AC).[15]

He left the DPA in 2011 and went on to join the ruling party, the

People's Democratic Party, PDP[16] following the de-registration of DPA by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).[17]

On 29 October 2014, he officially indicated his interest in giving the

People's Democratic Party, PDP.[19][20]

In October 2018, Agbaje secured the PDP's ticket to run for the office of the governor of Lagos state. He defeated Adedeji Doherty to secure the ticket. Jimi Agbaje lost to Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress, in the Lagos state gubernatorial election on 9 March 2019.[21][22]

Official duties

He has held various professional positions. Among others are:

  • National Secretary Nigerian Association of General Practice (1987–1990)[23]
  • National Chairman of Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (1990–1993)[24]
  • Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (1994–1997)[25]
  • Chairman of the 1994 National Conference Planning committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.[26]

Awards and fellowships

  • Merit Award Winner (MAW), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State chapter)[25]
  • Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN)[25]
  • Fellow, West African Post Graduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm)[25]

Personal life

He is married to Abiola Agbaje (née Bankole), a lawyer. The couple met as students at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University and dated for eight years before getting married. They have three children; two boys and girl.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lagos Celebrates Jimi Agbaje After Election Results". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Jimi Agbaje wins PDP Lagos governorship ticket – P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Jimi Agbaje Joins PDP Ahead Of 2015 Gubernatorial Election In Lagos". SaharaReporters. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Countdown to 2019: Profile of the PDP Lagos governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje - P.M. News".
  5. ^ "Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje (Jimi Agbaje) | Profile | Africa Confidential". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Jimi Agbaje's BIG IDEA: The 50% education deal". Vanguard News. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b "#4NL-4 New Lagos movement endorses Jimi Agbaje as Governor come 2015". bunmiodunowo.com.
  8. ^ "Mr. Segun Agbaje – Chairman, Board of Directors". Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  9. ^ "PDP Primary: Jimi Agbaje floors Obanikoro". persecondnews.com.
  10. ^ "Board of Directors". vigeoholdings.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  11. ^ "2015: AGBAJE UNSETTLES LAGOS.....as APC suffers major defections". paparazzipress.com.ng. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Politics changed my dress sense". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014.
  13. ^ "I can't be mole for Bola Tinubu or APC – Jimi Agbaje". vanguardngr.com. 14 October 2014.
  14. ^ "Nigeria: How DPA Will Shock PDP, AC in Lagos – Agbaje". allafrica.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Femi Owolabi reports on how it went down at the Omojuwa moderated conversation with Jimi Agbaje". thescoopng.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  16. ^ "I joined PDP in 2011 not 2014, says Agbaje". dailyindependentnig.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015.
  17. ^ "INEC deregisters 28 political parties, Okotie, Balarabe Musa affected". premiumtimes.ng.com. 6 December 2012.
  18. ^ Olawale Kadir. "Lagos 2015: Jimi Agbaje picks up PDP nomination form, says APC lacks ideas". today.ng. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014.
  19. ^ "Jimi Agbaje emerges Lagos PDP guber candidate". citypeoplegroup.org.
  20. ^ "Nigeriatell.com". nigeriatell.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  21. ^ "Sanwo-Olu defeats Agbaje in landslide victory to become new Lagos Governor". Pulse Nigeria. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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  23. ^ "Jimi Agbaje". The Future Project. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Politics changed my dress sense –Jimi Agbaje". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014.
  25. ^ a b c d Isawande, Isa. "Countdown to 2019: Profile of the PDP Lagos governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje". PM nes. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  26. ^ "Jimi Agbaje". BizNis Africa. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2021.

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