Honourable Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo (BAO) is the distinguished lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Abuja, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A seasoned administrator, astute entrepreneur, and grassroots mobiliser par excellence, Hon. Olabinjo has devoted over two decades to transforming lives through purposeful leadership, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.
A successful entrepreneur long before venturing into politics, he is the Founder and Chairman of Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo Integrated Ventures Limited, a leading agribusiness conglomerate with interests in livestock, poultry, and crop production.
He also chairs BAO Lounge and Hotels, a premium hospitality brand renowned for excellence, job creation, and community engagement. His business success has enabled him to empower hundreds of youths and women through skills-acquisition programmes and direct employment opportunities.
Hon. Olabinjo is being recognised as Lawmaker of the Year for his exemplary leadership, legislative diligence, and transformational impact on his constituency and Lagos State at large. His tenure has been marked by sponsoring bills and motions that address critical sectors such as education, healthcare delivery, job creation, and security, directly improving the lives of constituents. Projects such as THE LEGACY PROJECT, a monumental Ojokoro LCDA Secretariat comprising three two-storey buildings, reflect his commitment to sustainable infrastructure and visionary governance.
This award also honours his inclusive approach to public service and dedication to grassroots development. Through his roles as Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA and Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, and Civic Engagement, he implemented policies that strengthened small and medium-scale enterprises, cooperative societies, and citizen participation. His unwavering focus on youth empowerment, women’s economic inclusion, and community-driven development exemplifies the ideals of modern, people-centered legislative leadership.
Hon. Olabinjo’s journey in public service began in 2008 as Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, Lagos State, where he was re-elected for a second term in 2011.
Recognised for his humility, accessibility, and open-door policy, he continues to be a passionate advocate for societal progress. A devout Christian leader, he was recently elevated to the rank of Senior Superintendent Apostle, reflecting his deep spiritual commitment and longstanding service in the vineyard of God.
