Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran

Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, is a Nigerian politician, journalist, entrepreneur, and technocrat.[1] He is the chairman of Lagos4Lagos movement and the Lagos State Gubernatorial candidate under the People's Democratic Party with his running mate, Funke Akindele.[2][3][4] He is a recipient of the 2021 Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Governance by South American University, Lagos, Nigeria.[5]

Jandor
Born (1977-11-25) November 25, 1977
Nationality Nigeria
Education
Occupation(s)Journalist
Politician
SpouseMaryam Olajide Adediran
Parent(s)Alhaji Adeniran and Late Mrs.Ruth Oluwafunmilayo

Early life and education

Jandor was born into the family of Alhaji Adeniran and Late Mrs. Ruth Oluwafunmilayo Adeniran on 25 November 1977 in Mushin Area of Lagos State.[6] Jandor is a graduate of The Polytechnic Ibadan; Modul University, Vienna; the Howard University School of Business, Washington DC, USA; and Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom.[7]

Career

Jandor started his career with Journalism and he was a journalist for more than twenty years. He eventually ventured into politics as a member of APC. He was the convener of the movement of Lagos4Lagos, a movement under the APC.[8] He eventually defected to PDP and he is currently their gubernatorial candidate of the 2023 Lagos gubernatorial election.[1][9][10]

Personal life

He is married to Maryam Olajide Adediran and they have two children; Fareedah Oluwamayokun Amoke and Fadhilulah Oluwamurewa Adedayo Akanniade Olajide-Adediran.[3]

References
  1. "Olajide Adediran (Jandor): Biography, Wife, Children, Political Career, and Source of Wealth". NewswireNGR. 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  2. Jonathan, Oladayo (2022-07-13). "Lagos 2023: How Funke Akindele and I will defeat Sanwo-Olu, APC — PDP gov candidate - Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  3. Informant247, The (2022-07-13). "Olajide Adediran Jandor Net Worth, Biography, Age, PDP, Wiki". The Informant247. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  4. "Lagos4Lagos Visioner Jandor Wins PDP Guber Primary Election | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  5. "Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran Biography and Detailed Profile". Politicians Data. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  6. "Olajide Adediran Jandor Biography, Net Worth, Age, Family, Wife". 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  7. Abdul-Azeez, Olajide Adeniran. "Official website".
  8. "Lagos4Lagos Movement fires chairman over alleged N100 million bribe from Tinubu". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  9. "Adediran defeats Vaughn, emerges Lagos PDP gov candidate". Vanguard News. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  10. Report, Agency (2022-05-26). "Jandor clinches PDP guber ticket in Lagos - Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 2022-07-14.
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