Ajibola Afonja, former Minister of Labour, is dead… Here’s what you should know about him

Ajibola Afonja, the ex-Minister of Labour and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 82.

According to a family source, the Oyo-born Prince breathed his last on Sunday night at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Here’s what to know about late Ajibola Afonja:

Professional Career:

Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank Plc.
Appointed as Minister of Labour under the interim government of Earnest Shonekan.
Chairman of Integrated Dimensional System and several other companies.

Education:

Work Experience:

Started work with John Mowlem & Co, a UK-based construction firm, after graduation.
Served as a subsidiary company accountant and later as Group Assets Management Accountant.

Contributions to Oyo Community:

Recognized for his pioneering efforts as an industrialist in the Oyo community.
Remembered for his generosity and open-heartedness, which touched countless lives.

Legacy and Vision:

Affectionately known as “Daddy IDS” due to his association with his manufacturing company.
Remembered for his dedication to realizing transformative business visions, including the E-Customs project.

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Tributes and Mourning:

Oyo Global Forum chairman Taiwo Adebayo mourned his passing, highlighting Afonja’s national influence and his particular impact on the Oyo community.
His absence leaves a void that will be challenging to fill, but his legacy of service, compassion, and leadership will continue to inspire others.