ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Born on the 14th of June 1938, Chief Michael Ade.Ojo’s early years were spent in his home town, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended St. Michael’s Anglican Primary School, Ilara Mokin. In 1954, he proceeded to Imade College Owo, also in Ondo State for his secondary education, after which he was offered admission to study business administration at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he met his wife. He was one of the pioneer students of the university and he graduated in 1965 with a second class upper. Chief Ade.Ojo has always been very enterprising, which explains why he took up a job at the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources between 1960 and 1961, shortly before he gained admission into the university. He joined CFAO Motors as Assistant Sales Manager in Jan 1965 and moved to the civil service in 1967 as an Inspector of Taxes, after which he joined British Petroleum [BP], where he worked for three years, before leaving to set up ELIZADE. The name ELIZADE evolved from an inspiration triggered by nuptial union. It started with his relationship with Elizabeth Wuraola, his wife. ELIZADE was coined from the first four letters of his wife’s first name ‘Eliz’ and his middle name ‘Ade’. Together they passionately nurtured a strong vision, and this vision has been the driver of the company’s success over the years. Today, ELIZADE has grown from a single company to a group of companies with as much as seven subsidiaries including Odua Creations Ltd, a garments creations outfit that has won several international awards at various times, run by his daughter, Mrs. Deola Sagoe. Chief Ade.Ojo’s exceptional entrepreneurial skill is clearly exhibited in his position as chairman of various companies in Nigeria, like TOYOTA Nig. Ltd, Moorhouse Sofitel Limited…the list is almost endless. He has also been on the board of many successful companies at various times. These companies include National Bank of Nigeria Plc, Owena Motels ltd, and Lexington Insurance Company Ltd, Prudent Merchant Bank Ltd, Eterna Oil and Gas Limited, AP Ltd. He is a PHILANTHROPIST and has contributed tremendously to the well being of the under privileged in the society. He constructed a N10 million gate for the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He also donated a coaster bus worth N7.5million to Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church in Nigeria. He single handedly embarked on and completed a major community development project worth 205 million Naira; the 8.5km Ilara Mokin township roads in Ondo State in Nigeria. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education. According to him, a man’s success in life is measured by the number of lives he touches rather than the value of his wealth. Chief Ade.Ojo’s outstanding personality has earned him numerous awards including honorary awards from various universities.
Born on the 14th of June 1938, Chief Michael Ade.Ojo’s early years were spent in his home town, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended St. Michael’s Anglican Primary School, Ilara Mokin. In 1954, he proceeded to Imade College Owo, also in Ondo State for his secondary education, after which he was offered admission to study business administration at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he met his wife. He was one of the pioneer students of the university and he graduated in 1965 with a second class upper. Chief Ade.Ojo has always been very enterprising, which explains why he took up a job at the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources between 1960 and 1961, shortly before he gained admission into the university. He joined CFAO Motors as Assistant Sales Manager in Jan 1965 and moved to the civil service in 1967 as an Inspector of Taxes, after which he joined British Petroleum [BP], where he worked for three years, before leaving to set up ELIZADE. The name ELIZADE evolved from an inspiration triggered by nuptial union. It started with his relationship with Elizabeth Wuraola, his wife. ELIZADE was coined from the first four letters of his wife’s first name ‘Eliz’ and his middle name ‘Ade’. Together they passionately nurtured a strong vision, and this vision has been the driver of the company’s success over the years. Today, ELIZADE has grown from a single company to a group of companies with as much as seven subsidiaries including Odua Creations Ltd, a garments creations outfit that has won several international awards at various times, run by his daughter, Mrs. Deola Sagoe. Chief Ade.Ojo’s exceptional entrepreneurial skill is clearly exhibited in his position as chairman of various companies in Nigeria, like TOYOTA Nig. Ltd, Moorhouse Sofitel Limited…the list is almost endless. He has also been on the board of many successful companies at various times. These companies include National Bank of Nigeria Plc, Owena Motels ltd, and Lexington Insurance Company Ltd, Prudent Merchant Bank Ltd, Eterna Oil and Gas Limited, AP Ltd. He is a PHILANTHROPIST and has contributed tremendously to the well being of the under privileged in the society. He constructed a N10 million gate for the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He also donated a coaster bus worth N7.5million to Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church in Nigeria. He single handedly embarked on and completed a major community development project worth 205 million Naira; the 8.5km Ilara Mokin township roads in Ondo State in Nigeria. He is also solely involved in the construction of a polytechnic; Elizade Polytechnic, Ilara Mokin which is aimed at giving the average Nigerian child quality education. According to him, a man’s success in life is measured by the number of lives he touches rather than the value of his wealth. Chief Ade.Ojo’s outstanding personality has earned him numerous awards including honorary awards from various universities.
Press Releases
Education Should Be Our National Priority Says AdeojoThursday, June 12th, 2008
Custodian and Allied Insurance Targets Top 3 Position By 2010Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Education Should Be Our National Priority Says AdeojoThursday, June 12th, 2008
Custodian and Allied Insurance Targets Top 3 Position By 2010Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
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