This is the biography of Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo who is tipped as next Awujale of Ijebuland.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo’s recent courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos has indicated that the prince might be crowned as the paramount ruler of Ijebu Land.
The Awujale throne of Ijebuland is currently vacant after the passing of the long-reigning monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, in July 2025, and the Fusengbuwa Ruling House is next in line to produce the new Oba.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo is one of the favourites among 90 other contenders for the throne.
During the meeting, the controversy and crisis surrounding the selection of the new Awujale, along with other issues, were discussed in a friendly atmosphere, showing mutual respect and a shared commitment to national development.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo openly endorses fairness, legitimacy, and respect for established reigning dynasties, all of which are highlighted in talks surrounding royal succession.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo Background
Omooba Onabanjo was born on November 11, 1953, in Fowoseje, a village in Ijebu Igbo. His royal lineage is that of Fusengbuwa in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo’s lineage traces directly to the Awùjalẹ̀ Fasẹ̀ngbúwà through Ọmọba Òṣinúgà, Ọmọba Òṣíyọ̀nkú, and Ọmọba Lámínú Abímbọ́lá Adéríbígbẹ̀, his great-grandfather
He was also raised in Ijebu Ode, where he was first introduced to the duties and ideals of kingship, discipline, and community service.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo State of Origin
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo is from the Ijebu Ode local government of Ogun state.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo Career and Work Experience
Omooba Prince Abimbola graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) in 2007 with a degree in banking and finance. He has completed multiple Graduate Business Executive programs at prominent universities, such as Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
He is a young entrepreneur with nearly two decades of expertise. He is the CEO of KMF Oils and Gas Limited, Kleensteps Holdings, and Extol Securities.
Additionally, from 2019 to 2020, he was the Governor of Lagos State’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties. Omoba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo has a reputation for completing projects there. He gained recognition for his data-driven recommendations and guidance, which ensured that policies were based on facts and research, in a political climate that was frequently marked by shelved initiatives and broken promises.
In addition to his economic achievements, he is a philanthropist who has recently made significant contributions to a number of philanthropic initiatives around Ijebu Land. As part of his plan for the long-term development of the area, he allegedly donated 25 million naira to 25 schools in Ijebu Ode a few years ago.
Abimbola Onabanjo is seen by many as a member of a new generation of royal figures that mix youth, education, and exposure to the world. His age, vigour, and current perspective are frequently cited by his admirers as attributes that conform to modern standards for traditional leadership.
Age
Prince Abimbola is currently 49 years old.
Marriage
Prince Abimbola Onabanjo is married to Olori Tolulope Onabanjo but their number of children is unknown as the duo maintain a high level of privacy around their marital life, choosing to keep family matters away from media attention.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo religion
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo is a christian. His beliefs, generosity, and interpersonal interactions are influenced by his faith, especially his emphasis on compassion, justice, and service.
Despite his religious convictions, he is generally seen as respectful of other religions, which reflects the inclusive nature required of Yoruba leadership.
Omooba Prince Abimbola Onabanjo networth
ENigeria Newspaper gathered that Abimbola Onabanjo has an estimated net worth of over $500,700 from income sources which includeusiness ventures in finance, energy, and investments, executive leadership roles and long-term private-sector engagements.
