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 | |
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| Born | 25 November 1977 |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Education |
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| Occupation(s) | Journalist politician |
| Spouse | Maryam Olajide Adediran |
| Parent(s) | Alhaji Adeniran and Late Mrs.Ruth Oluwafunmilayo |
Early life and education edit
Jandor was born to Alhaji Adeniran and 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 edit
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 edit
He is married to Maryam Olajide Adediran and they have two children; Fareedah Oluwamayokun Amoke and Fadhilulah Oluwamurewa Adedayo Akanniade Olajide-Adediran.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Olajide Adediran (Jandor): Biography, Wife, Children, Political Career, and Source of Wealth". NewswireNGR. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Jonathan, Oladayo (13 July 2022). "Lagos 2023: How Funke Akindele and I will defeat Sanwo-Olu, APC — PDP gov candidate – Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ a b Informant247, The (13 July 2022). "Olajide Adediran Jandor Net Worth, Biography, Age, PDP, Wiki". The Informant247. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Lagos4Lagos Visioner Jandor Wins PDP Guber Primary Election | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran Biography and Detailed Profile". Politicians Data. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Olajide Adediran Jandor Biography, Net Worth, Age, Family, Wife". 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Abdul-Azeez, Olajide Adeniran. "Official website". Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Lagos4Lagos Movement fires chairman over alleged N100 million bribe from Tinubu". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Adediran defeats Vaughn, emerges Lagos PDP gov candidate". Vanguard News. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Report, Agency (26 May 2022). "Jandor clinches PDP guber ticket in Lagos – Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 14 July 2022.