MEET LAJA ADEOYE
Adelaja Adeoye, popularly known as Laja Adeoye, is a seasoned banker, oil and gas professional, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political leader committed to building a better, safer, and more prosperous Lagos.
Born
May 2, 1981
Roots
Ijebu and Awori Lagos heritage
Family
Married and blessed with children
Political Base
PDP Lagos mainstream since 2009
Personal Background
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, especially in Ikorodu and Epe, and through the Awori lineage in other parts of Lagos including Lagos West (Isolo).
Across Lagos, he has lived, worked, and built his professional and political career. He is married and blessed with children, and his public life reflects a long-standing commitment to service, enterprise, and people-centred leadership.
Heritage & Lagos Connection
Laja Adeoye's Lagos identity is grounded in a broad and authentic connection to the state. He has deep ties through the Ijebus in Lagos East, especially in Ikorodu and Epe, and through the Awori lineage in Lagos West, including Isolo.
These roots speak to a lived understanding of Lagos across communities and divisions, shaping his commitment to a state that works for all residents through inclusion, cultural respect, and shared prosperity.
Education
Secondary Education
Christ Ambassadors College, Kaduna
Diploma in Computer Science
Federal Polytechnic, Bida
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Ed)
University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka
Master's Degree in Property Development and Management (MPD)
Lead City University
His educational background in mathematics, computer science, and property development has equipped him with analytical depth, technological fluency, and strategic skills essential for business leadership and public governance.
Banking Sector Career
Adelaja Adeoye built an early reputation for excellence and innovation in the Nigerian banking industry. He worked with United Bank for Africa and Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank) in Lagos, rising through the ranks with outstanding performance.
In 2011, he was honoured as Mr. Keystone Bank in recognition of 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, practical expertise he continues to apply in business leadership and public service.
Oil and Gas Experience
Beyond banking and real estate, Adelaja Adeoye gained important exposure in the oil and gas sector through his stint at the Petroleum Products Marketing Company Limited (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation at the Kaduna Refinery.
PPMC plays a critical role in the marketing, distribution, and transportation of petroleum products across Nigeria through pipelines, depots, and marine terminals. That experience deepened his understanding of Nigeria's energy landscape, resource management, and the importance of reliable power and industrial development.
It now informs his policy direction on energy security, industrialisation, and economic growth for Lagos.
Business Career & 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 across real estate and allied sectors.
Flagship Project
Rayfield Gardens City Estate
A 400-plus unit integrated luxury development featuring residential units, a supermall, hotel, schools, hospital, and event centre, designed as a model for modern, people-centred urban development.
He is also the founder of Adwood and Alphabetia, with business interests spanning media strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
His private-sector experience is defined by efficiency, innovation, large-scale project delivery, and a consistent focus on development that improves lives.
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 in Lagos, Nigeria, and over time, other African countries.
Education
Support for learning, scholarships, and opportunities that expand access to quality education.
Youth Empowerment
Programmes that equip young people with skills, confidence, and practical pathways to opportunity.
Healthcare Access
Health outreach and support initiatives for vulnerable and underserved communities.
Community Welfare
People-first interventions that strengthen families, neighbourhoods, and grassroots wellbeing.
His philanthropic work reflects the belief that leadership must translate into meaningful and measurable improvements in people's lives.
Political Aspirations
Secretary General (ASG)
Federal Polytechnic Bida Student Union Government
Founding Chairman, The Patriots
Student sociopolitical group at the University of Lagos
Joined PDP Lagos Mainstream Politics
2009
Pioneer Lagos State Publicity Secretary
Action Democratic Party (ADP), 2017
National Publicity Secretary
Action Democratic Party (ADP), 2019
Rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party
2021
House of Representatives Candidate
2023 · PDP · Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II
Leading PDP Governorship Aspirant
2027 Lagos election · Endorsed by Lagos For Prosperity Group and the Forum of Lagos PDP Local Government Chairmen
Adelaja Adeoye has been actively involved in politics for well over a decade, building experience from student leadership through party organisation, public communication, and electoral contest.
He is currently one of the leading PDP Governorship Aspirants for the 2027 Lagos State election, with a stated commitment to accountable, transparent, and people-focused governance.
His aspiration is anchored in the belief that Lagos can be governed with private-sector efficiency, public accountability, and inclusive prosperity that reaches every community.
Àtúntò Èkó 1.0
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 BETTER LAGOS 2027 AGENDA presents a practical blueprint to re-engineer every major sector of the state for inclusive prosperity.
Power & Infrastructure
Independent power projects across all five IBILE divisions, modern roads and rail, the 4th Mainland Bridge, and smart mobility systems that reduce congestion and unlock productivity.
Housing & Urban Development
Massive affordable housing delivery through public-private partnerships, urban regeneration, and stricter development standards that prevent collapse and restore planning discipline.
Economy & Job Creation
A plan to generate 1.5 million new jobs by empowering SMEs and the informal sector, growing tech and blockchain hubs, strengthening creative industries, agriculture, the blue economy, and responsible natural resources exploration.
Social Services
Potable water, flood resilience, targeted social protection for vulnerable residents, and youth and women empowerment backed by affirmative action and inclusion.
Governance
Full local government autonomy across 57 LGAs, open government with real-time budget transparency, civil service reform, rule of law, and firm anti-corruption measures.
Foundational Priorities
Education, healthcare, and security remain the core pillars beneath every policy area, reflecting a programme designed to make Lagos more inclusive, functional, and future-ready.
A Leader Dedicated to Lagos
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 for every citizen.
Gallery
Recognition & Awards
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Mr. Keystone Bank
Recognised for excellence in the banking sector · 2011
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Top 50 CEOs in Nigeria
Guardian Newspapers · 2023
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City People Real Estate Awards
Outstanding leadership and transformative housing contributions · 2024
Key Facts
- Family Married with children
- Banking Recognition Mr. Keystone Bank, 2011
- Flagship Estate 400+ units
- Political Party PDP
- Programme Àtúntò Èkó 1.0