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CHIEF OLUWO AKIM DUROJAIYE – COMMISSIONER

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CHIEF OLUWO AKIM DUROJAIYE

CHIEF OLUWO AKIM DUROJAIYE Born on the 26th of February, 1961, into the illustrious family of Chief Muibi Komolafe Oluwo, the Late Balogun of Epe Land and Mrs. Silifatu Adunni Oluwo of Epe, Lagos State, Akim Oluwo’s journey is a testament of hard work, perseverance, and excellence. As the first son in a family of 16 children, he has continuously blazed the trail for others to follow.

Date and Place of Birth

  • Date of Birth: February 26, 1961
  • Place of Birth: Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Parents: Chief Muibi Komolafe Oluwo (Late Balogun of Epe Land) and Mrs. Silifatu Adunni Oluwo
  • Birth Order: First son in a family of 16 children

Education

  • Primary School: Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Abule Oja, Lagos (Started in 1967)

  • Secondary School:

    • Lagos City College, Sabo, Yaba
    • Victory High School, Ikeja (Completed in 1978 with Grade One Distinction in WASCE)
  • Higher School Certificate: Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo (1980)
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, University of Lagos (1983)

  • Master’s Degree: MBA in Marketing, University of Lagos (1989)
  • Professional Diploma: Diploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing, London (1986)

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Professional Career

  • NYSC: Jikonzult Management Services Limited (1983) – retained after service
  • Total Nigeria Plc:
    • Joined in 1985 as Marketing Executive
    • Rose through ranks: Training Manager, District Sales Manager, Regional Retail Manager, Acting Retail Sales Manager
    • Retired voluntarily in 2007 as Senior Manager, Marketing Division

Entrepreneurship

  • Founder: New Durak Nigeria Enterprises Limited
  • Business Focus:
    • Downstream oil and gas marketing
    • Construction
    • Property development
    • General maintenance

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow: National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN)
  • Member: Chartered Institute of Marketing, London

Community and Religious Involvement

  • Epe Club: General Secretary (Current), Former Financial Secretary
  • Religious Title: Balogun Adinni of Idera Mosque, Epe (Since 2013)
  • Traditional Title: First Ashipa of Epe land, conferred by Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, the Oloja of Epe land

Public Appointment

  • Commissioner, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC)
  • Sworn in: January 10, 2025
  • Appointed by: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

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

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1. Lancaster Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos

+234-(906) 247 3744

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