Adelaja Adeoye, popularly known as Laja Adeoye, was born on May 2, 1981. He is a proud Lagosian with deep roots and strong linkages to Lagos State through the Ijebus in Lagos East, in Ikorodu, and Epe and he is also of the Awori lineage in other parts of Lagos including Lagos West (Isolo), in Lagos, where he has lived, worked, and built his entire professional and political career. He is married and blessed with children.
Education
Adelaja Adeoye holds an impressive academic portfolio that combines analytical depth with practical expertise:
– Secondary education at Christ Ambassadors College, Kaduna.
– Diploma in Computer Science from Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
– Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (Ed) from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka.
– Master’s Degree in Property Development and Management (MPD) from Lead City University.
His educational background in mathematics, computer science, and property development has equipped him with strong analytical, technological, and strategic skills essential for both business and governance.
Banking Sector Career
Adelaja Adeoye began his professional journey in the Nigerian banking industry, where he built a solid reputation for excellence and innovation.
He worked with United Bank for Africa, Bank PHB (Now Keystone Bank) all in Lagos, and rose through the ranks with outstanding performance.
In 2011, he was honoured as “Mr. Keystone Bank” for his exceptional contributions and dedication to the sector. His banking experience gave him deep insight into financial management, risk assessment, credit systems, and corporate governance skills he continues to apply in both business and public service.
Oil and Gas Experience
Beyond banking and real estate, Adelaja Adeoye has significant exposure in the oil and gas sector through his early stint at the Petroleum Products Marketing Company Limited (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) responsible for marketing, distributing, and transporting petroleum products across Nigeria. It ensures supply through a vast network of pipelines, depots, and marine terminals, at the Kaduna Refinery. This experience has deepened his understanding of Nigeria’s energy landscape, resource management, and the critical role of reliable power and industrial development in driving economic growth, knowledge that now informs his policy direction on energy security and industrialisation for Lagos.
Business Career and Entrepreneurship
A successful serial entrepreneur and visionary real estate developer, Laja Adeoye is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Group. Under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly and delivered high-impact projects, including the flagship Rayfield Gardens City Estate, a over 400-unit integrated luxury development featuring residential units, a supermall, hotel, schools, hospital, and event centre.
He is also the founder of Adwood, and Alphabetia, with business interests spanning media strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His private-sector experience is marked by efficiency, innovation, large-scale project delivery, and a strong focus on people-centred development.
Philanthropy
Laja Adeoye is the President of the Laja Adeoye Foundation (LAF), a non-profit organisation dedicated to education, youth empowerment, healthcare access, skills development, and community welfare, primarily focused on Lagos State and Nigeria, with plans to extend to other African countries.
Awards and Recognition
– Recognised as “Mr. Keystone Bank” in 2011 for excellence in the banking sector.
– Named among Nigeria’s Top 50 CEOs by Guardian Newspapers in 2023.
– Honoured at the 9th City People Real Estate Awards 2024 for outstanding leadership and transformative contributions to housing development in Nigeria.
Political Aspirations
Adelaja Adeoye has been actively involved in politics for over a decade. He started off as a student union leader, where he was elected as the Secretary General (ASG) at the Federal Polytechnic Bida Student Union Government (SUG).
He was the founding chairman of The Patriots a Student Sociopolitical group, at the University of Lagos during his undergraduate programme.
He joined Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos mainstream politics in 2009, and later moved to served as the pioneer Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in 2017, rising to the position of National Publicity Secretary in 2019.
He re-joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2021 and contested for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives in 2023.
He is currently one of the leading PDP Governorship Aspirants for the 2027 Lagos State election. He has secured notable endorsements from the Lagos For Prosperity Group (LPG) and the Forum of Lagos PDP Local Government Chairmen. His aspiration is to provide accountable, transparent, and people-focused governance.
Programme for Lagosians: Àtúntò Èkó 1.0 – Re-Engineering Lagos for Inclusive Prosperity
Laja Adeoye’s vision for Lagos is rooted in his private-sector success and a clear three-point foundational agenda: Education, Healthcare, and Security.
His comprehensive manifesto, BETTER LAGOS 2027 AGENDA (Àtúntò Èkó 1.0), presents a bold plan to re-engineer every sector of the state:
– Power and Infrastructure: Independent Power: Projects (IPPs) across all five IBILE divisions, modern roads, rails, the 4th Mainland Bridge, and smart mobility systems.
– Housing and Urban Development: Massive affordable housing delivery through public-private partnerships, urban regeneration, and strict building codes to prevent collapse.
– Economy and Job Creation: Generation of 1.5 million new jobs, empowerment of SMEs and the informal sector, development of tech hubs, blockchain innovation, creative industries, agriculture, blue/ocean economy, and responsible natural resources exploration with new refineries and petrochemical plants.
– Social Services: Provision of potable water, flood resilience, targeted social protection for the vulnerable, and youth and women empowerment with affirmative action.
– Governance: Full local government autonomy (expanding to 57 LGAs), open government with real-time budget transparency, civil service reform, rule of law, and anti-corruption measures.
His leadership philosophy is driven by private-sector efficiency, innovation, transparency, accountability, and inclusive prosperity, ensuring every Lagosian benefits from a re-engineered Lagos that works for all.
Adelaja Adeoye is a seasoned banker, oil and gas player, successful real estate developer, philanthropist, and visionary leader committed to building a better, safer, and more prosperous Lagos.
#Laja4BetterLagos2027
Àtúntò Èkó 1.0 – Re-Engineering Lagos for Inclusive Prosperity
