Femi Gbajabiamila Biography, Career, Wife, Children & Net Worth
Femi Gbajabiamila (born June 25, 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as the President’s Chief of Staff since 2023. He formerly served as the 14th Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, from 2019 until 2023.
Femi Gbajabiamila Biography
Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila CFR was born June 25, 1962, in Lagos, Nigeria. His parents, Lateef and Olufunke Gbajabiamila, raised him and his siblings, including Sulaimon Gbajabiamila.
Gbajabiamila grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, surrounded by the city’s lively culture and diverse community. This upbringing shaped his ideals and principles, which he applies to his role as a leader and politician.
Femi Gbajabiamila Education
In his early years, he attended Mainland Preparatory School and Igbobi College for elementary and secondary education.
He continued his schooling by enrolling at King William’s College in the United Kingdom for his A-Level program. Following completion, he was accepted into the University of Lagos, where he graduated with a degree in Law and was later called to the Nigerian bar.
Career
Gbajabiamila was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2003, representing the Surulere I seat in Lagos State. He was re-elected and served six consecutive terms. Gbajabiamila criticised National Assembly members for switching parties.
He noted that many voters do not have access to the knowledge needed to make decisions based on each individual’s attitude, and hence occasionally vote for candidates based on their party affiliation.
He criticised floppers with this in mind, claiming that the effect “cannot be anything but negative”. Gbajabiamila served as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives in the 7th National Assembly.
Gbajabiamila led the House of Representatives ad hoc committee that investigated claims made by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) over the 140.9 billion naira (approximately $1 billion) debt owing by ‘Zenon Petroleum & Gas Limited’ and ‘Forte Oil Plc’.
Another lawmaker, Bimbo Daramola, called for an investigation into the reported payment and proposed that the House form a panel to verify AMCON’s claims that the two Femi Otedola-owned companies had paid back the money that the Nigerian government had paid for petroleum products that were allegedly not delivered in accordance with the terms of the government’s fuel subsidy scheme.
Bimbo Daramola suspected that the payment, if genuine, was “shrouded in secrecy.” Gbajabiamila was elected speaker of the 9th National Assembly, House of Representatives with 283 votes, while Mohammed Umar Bago finished second with 78.
In the House, Gbajabiamila expressed a strong interest for issues affecting his people and Nigeria as a whole. He developed a reputation as a clever lawmaker.
After 20 years in the House of Representatives, he resigned on June 14, 2023, to become President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.
Awards
President Muhammadu Buhari bestowed the Nigerian national title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) upon him in October 2022.
Personal Life
Femi Gbajabiamila, a well-known Nigerian politician, has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2003. He married Salamatu Gbajabiamila, a lawyer and philanthropist, and they have four children. Their daughter, Zaina Miuccia, has garnered popularity as a successful model. Femi’s parents, Lateef and Olufunke Gbajabiamila, were also prominent members of Nigerian society. Lateef was a respected sports administrator, while Olufunke was a teacher.
Femi Gbajabiamila Net Worth
Femi Gbajabiamila’s net worth is estimated at $26 million. His primary source of income is his employment as a politician. As a member of the House of Representatives, he gets N9 million monthly.
This is equivalent to N108 million per year, N432 million over four years, and N864 million over eight years for a single person. This raises concerns about the fairness and openness of government pay and the way they are distributed.
Social Media
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