Jimi Agbaje

**Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje OON: Biography** Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje, widely known as Jimi Agbaje, is a Nigerian pharmacist, politician, and entrepreneur. He is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, particularly recognized for his recurring gubernatorial bids in Lagos State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). **Early Life and Education** Jimi Agbaje was born on March 2, 1957, in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the second of five children born to Chief Julius Kosebinu Agbaje, a banker, and Margaret Olabisi, a schoolteacher. His siblings include Segun Agbaje, the CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank. Agbaje completed his secondary education at St. Gregory's College, Lagos. He went on to study at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where he is said to have met his future wife. He holds the professional designations of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). **Professional Career** Agbaje’s primary professional background is in pharmacy. He has held numerous professional positions within the pharmaceutical sector, including serving as the National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (1987–1990) and later as its National Chairman (1990–1993). He has also been recognized with several fellowships, including Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN) and Fellow of the West African Post Graduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm). Beyond pharmacy, Agbaje has served as a business mentor at the Fate Foundation and sits on the boards of organizations such as Oakwood Park Ltd. and Atlantic Hall Secondary School in Epe, Lagos. He also founded the Jimi Agbaje Outreach, a foundation dedicated to helping the less privileged. **Political Career** Agbaje transitioned into politics, becoming known as a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He has served as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State in several elections, notably in 2007, 2015, and 2019, where he was a key challenger for the governorship. His political platform typically emphasizes improved social services, infrastructure development, and transparent governance for Lagos State residents. **Personal Life** Jimi Agbaje is married to Abiola Agbaje (née Bankole), a lawyer whom he met during his university days. They have been married since 1982 and have three children together.