On page 9 of The Punch Newspaper of Monday, May 25, 2015 ,is a publication of Nominees for 2015 Lagos State Man of the Year Award (LASMAYA 2015) by the Centre for policy development and political studies. Among the Nominees is Mr. Paul Abiodun Jegede.
My first contact with Mr Paul Abiodun Jegede was during the final interview for a Business development officer position with Japaul Group. Before the interview I did my research on the company’s history, directors and services.
I was particularly impressed by the humanitarian exploits of Mr Paul through his foundation – Jegede Paul Foundation.
While giving a brief account of myself at the interview, I talked about the humanitarian projects I embarked on during my National Youth Service Year; a look at Mr Paul facial expression boosted my confidence. I must have appealed to the Philanthropist in him.
When it was my turn to ask questions, I directed this question at Mr Paul, “You are an accountant by training, how did you envision Japaul group and why did you choose to be an entrepreneur. His response was simple and short, “To impact humanity and my generation positively”.
The narrative above forms my basis for choosing Mr. Paul Abiodun Jegede as my Nominee for the Lagos State Man of the Year Award.
To vote Mr. Paul as 2015 Lagos State Man of the Year, text “Award Mr. Paul Abiodun Jegede” to 07085850077. Voting ends on Sunday 31st of May, 2015.
Short Profile of Mr Paul Abiodun Jegede
Mr. Paul Abiodun Jegede -GMD Japaul Group
Work History
Mr. Paul Jegede holds a degree in Accounting from the University of Ilorin and an MBA from Rivers State University of Science and Technology. He worked as the Financial Controller and later Financial Projects Coordinator with Pelfaco Limited, a company with an asset base of about N1.3billion as at 1991.
Mr. Paul Jegede is the founder of Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc and Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director of Japaul Group.
Humanitarian Activities
Through Jegede Paul Foundation, he touches the lives of many slum dwellers positively through the foundations Slum Invasion programme.
He is a father of many orphans through his association and support for the Life Fountain Orphanage home.
For the records, Japaul Group creates employment for over 1000 job applicants yearly, the beneficiaries are mainly Lagosians.
To vote Mr. Paul as 2015 Lagos State Man of the Year, text “Award Mr. Paul Abiodun Jegede” to 07085850077. Voting ends on Sunday 31st of May, 2015.
