PROFILE : Personal Life, Education And Career, Leadership And Affiliations Of Banji Alabi Esq
Banji Alabi Esq. was born on January 30th, 1962 in Owo, Ondo-State to Chief Alabi Osokiya, a foremost Western Nigeria building contractor and Madam Abigail Simisola Alabi, a textile trader and sewing mistress. Both of blessed memory.
Banji started his educational pursuit at Government Primary School, Owo from where he proceeded to Imade College, Owo, for his secondary School education. He attended Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo (now Rufus Giwa Polytechnic) where he bagged OND in Accountancy and later, Yaba college of Technology,Yaba, Lagos for HND in Accountancy.
His passion for defending his people took him to the Lagos State University where he studied to earn a Bachelor of laws degree (LLB) after which he was awarded Barrister at Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus.
Banji joined Chevron Nigeria Ltd., one of the foremost global energy companies in the world on December 10th, 1990. While at Chevron, he had in-house experience in law, finance and taxation practice for 24 years. He advises sponsors, lenders and contractors in major upstream development projects and oil field support services transactions before he opted for early retirement in June 2014 to set up his law practice & real estate development company.
Banji is the Managing Solicitor at Banji Alabi & Co. (www.Banjialabilaw.net)
He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Of Nigeria (CITN) and a member of the prestigious Lagos Polo Club.
In his younger days, Banji was a fierce boxer. His love for the military; his efforts in establishing the Imade College Army where he was “General Officer Commanding”, GOC; and his dress sense, which had a striking resemblance to that of the Plateau State born popular officer of the Nigerian Army and the then-Commander of the Elites Brigade of Guards during the Gowon era , Major General Joseph Nanven Garba earned him the appellation Joe Garba.
In March 2018 , Banji Alabi Esq was appointed-Chairman ; Governing Council: Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, by Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu
Banji is married to Lola Banji-Alabi a fellow of the chartered institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the marriage is blessed with lovely children.
Banji Alabi, is an epitome of good leadership.
Barrister Banji Alabi, the quintessential leadership icon of our time is a man of several definitions to several people. A leader whose personality is so influential that it connects even with the people he never met.
He is a leader who becomes light that beams hope to the aspirations of common people, and impacts on their dreams interestingly that his personality begins to serve as pathway to achieving unthinkable goals by anyone directly or remotely connected to his leadership ideology and practice.
Barr. Alabi in his generousity and inclusive leadership is a man that belongs to everybody and as well to anybody who believes in his cause and ideology. This unique leader has a style that enables any of his followers to personalise ownership of him.
He never betrays you; he never forgets you when you have been there for him; and if he believes in you, he stands by you till the end even if he is the only one that gives in to your cause, just as he he did during his tenure as the Chairman, Governing Council of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO,
. He belongs to everybody, yet belongs to somebody at every point in time!
Banji Alabi, is a leader, a friend, a partner, a legal practitioner per excellence , a mentor, a farther who respects fair-play rule. He believes in win-win and never engages in do-or-die affairs.
He never leads from behind; he is often in the front line when a goal is to be achieved. He is the motivation his team needed to achieve uncommon successes. He is a team-player. On leadership, Queen Elizabeth II once said:
“I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together”.
His discoveries of best hands for the jobs are based on careful observation and insight. His love for his state and the nation surpasses his biggest ambition. He is not just a leader but an industrialist who has established viable economic platforms for peoples’ aspirations to thrive.
He is not a brand made for greed as his life is an embodiment of public good. Whatever Barr. Alabi owns is for public service.
Banji Alabi is a fanatical follower of Jesus Christ of Nazareth , servant of truth, Minister in the temple of Justice, voice of the voiceless, lawyer, fellow chartered institute of taxation of Nigeria, real estate consultant , writer, historian, and senior advocate of the masses of Nigeria.
The greatness of Barrister Banji Alabi’s leadership quality is very important to note. He is an influencer, he is a leadership institution, he is a school of thought, he is a multiplier of values and administrative talent Hunter, and a respected public figure across the globe.
His ideology, belief and association can be publicly identified. He is an open book as far as leadership is concerned. Yet, he is an independent chapter of a voluminous epistle of life.
SUMMARY
Banji Alabi Esq. is a multifaceted individual with a rich background and impressive achievements. Born on January 30th, 1962, in Owo, Ondo State, he is the son of Chief Alabi Osokiya, a renowned building contractor, and Madam Abigail Simisola Alabi, a textile trader and sewing mistress.
Education and Career
Banji’s educational pursuit began at Government Primary School, Owo, followed by Imade College, Owo, for his secondary education. He then attended Ondo State Polytechnic (now Rufus Giwa Polytechnic) and Yaba College of Technology, earning Higher National Diploma Degree in Accountancy.
His passion for law led him to Lagos State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) and later became a Barrister at Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School. Lagos
Banji joined Chevron Nigeria Ltd. in 1990, gaining 24 years of in-house experience in law, finance, and taxation practice. He advises sponsors, lenders, and contractors in major upstream development projects and oil field support services transactions. After opting for early retirement from Chevron in 2014, Banji established his law practice and real estate development company.
Leadership and Affiliations
Banji is the Managing Solicitor at Banji Alabi & Co. and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He is also a member of the prestigious Lagos Polo Club.
In 2018, he was appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, by Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.
Personal Life
Banji is married to Lola Banji-Alabi, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and they have lovely children together. He is a fanatical follower of Jesus Christ and is known for his leadership qualities, earning him the reputation as a leader, friend, partner, and mentor.
Banji Alabi is a respected figure in his community and a leader in his profession.
