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Your ideal candidate has...
Both Private & Public
Mostly Private Sector
Mostly Public Sector
On his first day in office, the new governor wants to investigate the state's finances. What do you think of that decision?
Very important
That would be nice
I don't think so
Apapa's wharf is perennially congested. Which of these (in your opinion) is the best way to fix it?
Ferries
Barges
Trains/subway system
Apart from power and traffic, which of these are the most important things to focus on in the first 100 days in office?
Set up cabinet
Solve waste problem
Public sector salaries
Tackle violence
How would you solve Lagos' education problem?
More primary schools
Teacher training
Equip technologically
Finance program
For every 1 doctor in Lagos, there are 2,500-4,000 patients. Yet, doctors are leaving the state yearly. Which of these options is the best way to fix this?
Empower GPs
Health Insurance
Improve doctors' lives
Redistribute commonwealth
How would you see to it that Lagos' tax system is better?
End wasteful projects
Spread the tax burden
Make taxing attractive
Elastic tax system
How would you handle immigrants and potential overpopulation problems?
Identity System
Team up
Open up Lagos
Alpha Beta redirect
What do we need to do to ensure we stop discussing the same problems every election cycle?
God-fearing leadership
Selflessness
Do more talk less
Power devolution
What do you think is the best way to use tech to solve the problem of youth unemployment?
Ease tech penetration
Build tech hubs
WiFi
Practical education
Jimi Agbaje
Based on the answers you have selected, your closest ideal candidate is Jimi Agbaje!
Who’s he?Jimi is a popular governorship candidate among the people of Lagos. He’s definitely a familiar face at the polls as he has contested for several elections in the past.
A little backstory
Jimi Agbaje was a member of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, the National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP), the National Chairman NAGPP, Lagos State Task force on Fake and Adulterated Drugs, National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List; Lagos Hospitals Management Board amongst other notable fields he has served in.He was born on March 2, 1957 and is married to Abiola Bankole and they have 3 children.
Based on his affiliation with Afenifere, Jimi Agbaje joined Action Congress, his first political party. He subsequently contested in the gubernatorial elections in Lagos State on other party platforms including the Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) and currently, the People’s Democratic Party.
Jimi has expressed his desire for a Government that “cares about what the majority of the people think” on varying issues that concern the state. In 1982, Jimi Agbaje founded his own company, JAYKAY Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company Limited and served as a Managing Director until 2005 when he decided to venture into politics.
Who’s he?Jimi is a popular governorship candidate among the people of Lagos. He’s definitely a familiar face at the polls as he has contested for several elections in the past.
A little backstory
Jimi Agbaje was a member of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, the National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP), the National Chairman NAGPP, Lagos State Task force on Fake and Adulterated Drugs, National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List; Lagos Hospitals Management Board amongst other notable fields he has served in.He was born on March 2, 1957 and is married to Abiola Bankole and they have 3 children.
Based on his affiliation with Afenifere, Jimi Agbaje joined Action Congress, his first political party. He subsequently contested in the gubernatorial elections in Lagos State on other party platforms including the Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) and currently, the People’s Democratic Party.
Jimi has expressed his desire for a Government that “cares about what the majority of the people think” on varying issues that concern the state. In 1982, Jimi Agbaje founded his own company, JAYKAY Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company Limited and served as a Managing Director until 2005 when he decided to venture into politics.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Based on the answers you have selected, your closest ideal candidate is Babajide Sanwo-Olu!
Who's he?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD). He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and a board member of the Department for International Development (DFID/DEEPEN) Fund. Some of the awards he has won include, the symbol of excellence award from the Civic Enlightenment Association of Nigeria, a mentor award from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses & Midwives (NANNM) and more.
A little backstory
Before he joined politics, Babajide served as a treasurer at former Lead Merchant Bank Plc. He later moved to the United Bank for Africa as head, foreign money market and deputy general manager at First Inland Bank, Plc and was later appointed acting commissioner, economic planning and budget. In 2007, he became the commissioner for commerce and industry until the end of that administration. He won the Lagos gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressive Congress against the incumbent Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Babajide’s priority in the first 100 days of Government is to “tackle traffic problem frontally”, “engage the private sector” and then call a town-hall meeting to resolve issues plaguing the public sector.
Who's he?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD). He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and a board member of the Department for International Development (DFID/DEEPEN) Fund. Some of the awards he has won include, the symbol of excellence award from the Civic Enlightenment Association of Nigeria, a mentor award from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses & Midwives (NANNM) and more.
A little backstory
Before he joined politics, Babajide served as a treasurer at former Lead Merchant Bank Plc. He later moved to the United Bank for Africa as head, foreign money market and deputy general manager at First Inland Bank, Plc and was later appointed acting commissioner, economic planning and budget. In 2007, he became the commissioner for commerce and industry until the end of that administration. He won the Lagos gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressive Congress against the incumbent Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Babajide’s priority in the first 100 days of Government is to “tackle traffic problem frontally”, “engage the private sector” and then call a town-hall meeting to resolve issues plaguing the public sector.
Babatunde Gbadamosi
Based on the answers you have selected, your closest ideal candidate is Babatunde Gbadamosi!
Who’s he?
Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi is a real estate development investor who was born in England but raised in Lagos during his childhood. He returned to England in his twenties, then came back to Nigeria to become a real estate developer and investor.
A little backstory
Most people tend to recognize Gbadamosi as the Chairman of Amen Estate, which is in the Eleko Beach area of Lagos state. He also owns Redbrick Homes International Ltd, and seems to have a lot of skin in the game of property development.
He attended Lagos State University in 1986, but never graduated.
He used to be a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before defecting to the Action Democratic Party (ADP).
Babatunde Gbadamosi says he is running for office because he thinks that today’s Lagos is a far cry from the Lagos of his childhood, and that many factors are contributing to cause hardship for Lagos’ residents and other factors have led to reduced productivity for everyone around. He believes he has the experience and right framework for charting the correction course for the state.
You can find out more about Babatunde Gbadamosi from this City People interview.
Who’s he?
Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi is a real estate development investor who was born in England but raised in Lagos during his childhood. He returned to England in his twenties, then came back to Nigeria to become a real estate developer and investor.
A little backstory
Most people tend to recognize Gbadamosi as the Chairman of Amen Estate, which is in the Eleko Beach area of Lagos state. He also owns Redbrick Homes International Ltd, and seems to have a lot of skin in the game of property development.
He attended Lagos State University in 1986, but never graduated.
He used to be a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before defecting to the Action Democratic Party (ADP).
Babatunde Gbadamosi says he is running for office because he thinks that today’s Lagos is a far cry from the Lagos of his childhood, and that many factors are contributing to cause hardship for Lagos’ residents and other factors have led to reduced productivity for everyone around. He believes he has the experience and right framework for charting the correction course for the state.
You can find out more about Babatunde Gbadamosi from this City People interview.
Owolabi Salis
Based on the answers you have selected, your closest ideal candidate is Owolabi Salis!
Who’s he?
Owolabi contrary to popular opinion is not a new kid on the political block, he ran for gubernatorial primaries twice under the Peoples Democratic Party and is the convener of the One Nigeria concert.
Owolabi Salis, an attorney at Law, Politician and Certified Public Accountant is a member of; American Branch of International Law Association, ILA, New York State and New York County Bar Associations, United States Chamber of Commerce, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International and Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce. Owolabi Salis is also a holder of numerous professional qualifications such as; FCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); ACIB, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN (Fellow graded); ANIPR, Associate, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (CPA); American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) and the New York State Bar 2002 USA.
Owolabi made his debut into politics in 1979 as a member of UPN Youth Wing and since then has served as the leader of South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and also candidate for PDP Lagos State governorship primaries in 2003 and 2007 respectively before emerging as the Alliance for Democracy gubernatorial candidate in 2019.
Owolabi constantly conveys that he is passionate about the “commonwealth” of every Lagosian, stating that his plan as a Governor is to serve the people of the state using diversity based leadership, even the distribution of wealth and invest in African culture.
Who’s he?
Owolabi contrary to popular opinion is not a new kid on the political block, he ran for gubernatorial primaries twice under the Peoples Democratic Party and is the convener of the One Nigeria concert.
Owolabi Salis, an attorney at Law, Politician and Certified Public Accountant is a member of; American Branch of International Law Association, ILA, New York State and New York County Bar Associations, United States Chamber of Commerce, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International and Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce. Owolabi Salis is also a holder of numerous professional qualifications such as; FCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); ACIB, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN (Fellow graded); ANIPR, Associate, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (CPA); American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) and the New York State Bar 2002 USA.
Owolabi made his debut into politics in 1979 as a member of UPN Youth Wing and since then has served as the leader of South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and also candidate for PDP Lagos State governorship primaries in 2003 and 2007 respectively before emerging as the Alliance for Democracy gubernatorial candidate in 2019.
Owolabi constantly conveys that he is passionate about the “commonwealth” of every Lagosian, stating that his plan as a Governor is to serve the people of the state using diversity based leadership, even the distribution of wealth and invest in African culture.