1. Lancaster Street, Sabo, Yaba

enquiries@lasiec.gov.ng

MR. SAMSON OLUSEGUN AJIBADE – COMMISSIONER

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MR. SAMSON OLUSEGUN AJIBADE

MR. SAMSON OLUSEGUN AJIBADE was born in Lagos on the 23rd of April 1962. He began his educational pursuits at Lagos Street African Church Primary School, Ebute-Meta, where he obtained his first school leaving certificate.

Date and Place of Birth

  • Date of Birth: April 23, 1962
  • Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Education

  • Primary School: Lagos Street African Church Primary School, Ebute-Meta

  • Secondary School: Badagry Grammar School (1973–1977)

  • Higher School Certificate: Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos – Best graduating student
  • University Education:

    • B.Sc. in Political Science, University of Lagos (1983)

    • M.Sc. in Political Science, University of Lagos (1986)

Public Service Career 

  • Joined Lagos State Government in 1988

  • Ministries/Agencies Served:
    • Ministry of Works (1988–1993)
    • Ministry of Transportation (1993–1994)
    • Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture (1996–1994 – possible typo)
    • Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (1997–2001)
    • Corporate Secretary, Lagos State Printing Corporation (2004–2007)


Leadership Roles

  • Director of Administration and Human Resource, Office of the Deputy Governor (2015) Entrepreneurship
  • Director, Welfare Matters, Public Service Office (2015–2017)
  • Director of Administration and Human Resource, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment (2017–2018)
  • Appointed Permanent Secretary (October 2018)
    • Served at Public Service Office and LASIEC until retirement in 2021

Appointment to LASIEC

  • Appointed and sworn in as a Member, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) in January 2025
  • Appointment by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)

Personal Life

  • Married to Mrs. Bolajoko Oluwatoyin Ajibade

  • Blessed with children and grandchildren
  • Sports enthusiast, especially passionate about soccer

Mission Statement: To conduct free, fair and credible elections and to institutionalize sustainable electoral process in Lagos State.

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Contact Info

1. Lancaster Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos

+234-(906) 247 3744

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