Dimeji Bankole was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, on November 14th, 1969. His father, Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole is a traditional Yoruba chief from Iporo Oju Ogun in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State and his mother, Mrs. Atinuke Bankole, the Ekerin Iyalode of Egbaland.
Dimeji Bankole profile
Real Name: Sabur Oladimeji Bankole
Net Worth: $1.8 Million
Date of Birth: November 14th 1969
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Education: Bsc Holder
Source of Wealth: Entrepreneur
Dimeji Bankole Biography
Bankole attended Baptist Boys High School in Abeokuta before completing his college education at Albany College in London, England. He had his undergraduate education at the University of Reading, England where he studied Economics. Bankole obtained a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from Oxford University, England, in 1992.
Dimeji Bankole Career
Bankole served as Director of Freight Agencies Nigeria Limited from 1995 until 1998. He was the Executive Director of Operations of West African Aluminum Products Limited from 1998 until 2003, and Director of ASAP Limited from 2000 until 2003. He established a foundation, the Emma Skipper Foundation. Among the tasks the organisation has undertaken are giving micro-credit loans and awarding scholarships.
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Because of his outstanding work He was elected to represent Abeokuta South Federal Constituency of Ogun State between May 2003 and May 2011, under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He was re-elected in April 2007. In November 2007, he was elected to serve as the 9th Speaker of the House. Elected at 38 years of age, he remains the youngest Speaker of the House.
Dimeji Bankole Personal Life
A fan of football and polo sports, Dimeji is a member of the Lagos Polo Club. On October 1st, 2014, He is currently married to fashion icon, Olaitan Bankole.
Dimeji Bankole Awards
Bankole was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by the Nigerian government.
Dimeji Bankole Net Worth
The popular business man has an estimated net worth of around $1.8 million