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Jimi Agbaje (Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje) was born on 2 March, 1957 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian Pharmacist and Politician. Discover Jimi Agbaje's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje |
| Occupation |
Pharmacist, Politician |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
2 March, 1957 |
| Birthday |
2 March |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 67 years old group.
Jimi Agbaje Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Jimi Agbaje height not available right now. We will update Jimi Agbaje's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Jimi Agbaje's Wife?
His wife is Abiola Agbaje (née Bankole) (1982–present)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Abiola Agbaje (née Bankole) (1982–present) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jimi Agbaje Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jimi Agbaje worth at the age of 67 years old? Jimi Agbaje’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Jimi Agbaje's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Jimi Agbaje Social Network
Timeline
Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje, popularly known as Jimi Agbaje; (born 2 March 1957), is a Nigerian pharmacist, and politician.
He was born on 2 March 1957 in Lagos State to late Chief Julius Kosebinu Agbaje, a banker, a banker, and Margaret Olabisi, a teacher.
He is the second child and first male child of five children (two female and two male siblings) including Segun Agbaje, CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank.
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.
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).
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.
A consummate professional, he was a member of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (1999–2006); National Secretary of the 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).
In 2007, Agbaje who had initially aspired to contest for the governor of Lagos State on the platform of the Action Congress (AC) left the party to join the Democratic People's Alliance (DPA).
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.
In 2007, Agbaje contested in gubernatorial election on the Democratic People's Alliance (DPA) platform, but eventually, alongside other major contenders – Musiliu Obanikoro of PDP, Femi Pedro of Labour Party (Nigeria) – lost to Babatunde Raji Fashola of the Action Congress (AC).
He left the DPA in 2011 and went on to join the ruling party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP following the de-registration of DPA by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a 2013 interview with The Punch, Agbaje talked about how he began in politics: "It had to do with the Moshood Abiola/Bashir Tofa presidential election", he said.
"I saw the annulment as a personal insult and an assault on the Nigerian people. This led to my first entry into what I would call activism, working with other concerned professionals" such as Prof. Pat Utomi, Dr Ayo Ighodaro, Asue Ighodalo, Billy Lawson, Oby Ezekwesili, Tola Mobolurin and Hassan Odukale.
Based on his affiliation with Afenifere, Jimi Agbaje joined the Action Congress (AC) – his first political party.
On 29 October 2014, he officially indicated his interest in giving the Lagos State gubernatorial elections another shot by picking up the PDP nomination form.
On 8 December 2014, it was reported that he emerged as the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP for the 2015 Lagos State gubernatorial election, having defeated Musiliu Obanikoro in the primary.
Musiliu Obanikoro is the former Minister of State for Defence who is also a member of the opposition party, People's Democratic Party, PDP.
He was the 2015 PDP's Lagos State Governorship candidate, but he lost out to the eventual winner Akinwunmi Ambode.
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.
He was the 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election candidate for PDP in the 2019 general elections.
Jimi Agbaje lost to Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress, in the Lagos state gubernatorial election on 9 March 2019.
He has held various professional positions.
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.
