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Fatai Deji Animashaun

Fatai Deji Animashaun is the founder, chairman/CEO of the board of trustees of the Deji-Animashaun Youths and Community Development Foundation. I attended Ansar-Ud-Deen High School, Suru-Lere, Lagos, Nigeria. I proceeded to the USA in 1970, to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois, USA where he earned an undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting and a graduate degree in Economics in 1974 and 1977 respectively.
I joined the Unilever Audit department of UAC of Nigeria as a system Auditor. I was appointed as director of the Lagos State Local Government Revenue Board during the Governor Jakande Administration in Lagos State until the military intervention in 1983.
I ventured into private business and operated Finance and investment operations. I stint in Real Estate investment as well as an insurance Producer and advisor.
During my retirement, I volunteered to serve on the board of a substance abuse treatment program company, as a member of the board of directors during which I stint as a clinical counselor to the clients in the program.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Afeez Lawal

Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

Alhaji Kamorudeen Akinwunmi Adarijo

Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

Mrs Tawakalitu Lawal Apata

Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

Oladipo Rasheed Animashaun

Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

Dr. Bolanle Animashaun Ayandibu

Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

About Our Board of Directors

Mr. Afeez Lawal was born in Lagos, Nigeria and completed his Primary and Secondary education in Lagos, Nigeria before migrating to USA in 1996. He had a BSc in Computer Science in 2004 from Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois and worked with City College of Chicago for 3 years as Network Administrator. He later obtained his Associate degree in Nursing in 2014 from Malcolm X College and Bachelor of Nursing from Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2019. He is currently working as Contractual Registered Nurse with Illinois Department of Human Services. He has over a decade’s experience in healthcare. He is married with children.
Afeez Lawal
Founding Member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation
Tawakalitu is a founding member of the board of directors of the Foundation. She was born in lagos and attended Ilupeju Grammer school where she successfully completed her wasc. She attended University of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, in USA. She earned BSc degree in Accountacy. After stint in the accounting profession, she underwent a career change. She studied Nursing at Purdue University University. She earned BSN in Nursing. She is currently a career nursing Practioner. She is married with grown-up children.
Mrs Tawakalitu Lawal Apata
Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation
Dr. Bolanle Animashaun Ayandibu is a founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation. She attended Federal government College, Odugbolu, Nigeria. where earned her secondary school certificate. She studied Accountancy at DeVry University in Chicago, Illinois, earned Bsc. degree. She practice Accountancy as profession for couple of years until she had a career change. She proceeded to Medical School in Ohio where she earned her Medical degree. in 2015. She thereafter engage in professional medical practice to date. Bolanle was married with children.
Dr. Bolanle Animashaun Ayandibu
Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation
Mr. Kamorudeen Akinwunmi Adarijo was born in Lagos and attended Muslim District Primary Sch and Jehovah Jireh Primary School and Victory High School in Lagos, Nigeria. Mr. Akinwunmi Adarijo went to England in 1984 and got his Diploma in Building Technology from Southeast London. He returned to Nigeria in 1989 to start trading in Printing Material. In 1992, he started Auto business and importing cars from Europe and United States. In 1996, he started Real Estates business and Managing Properties. He is currently into importation of Vehicles and Property development. He is married with children and grandchildren.
Alhaji Kamorudeen Akinwunmi Adarijo
Founding member of Deji-Animashaun foundation
Oladipo Rasheed Animashaun is a professional Architect and Artist, he is also the President of LA Design Co. His diverse experience and in-depth unique skills in designing and building has help to create a solid foundation for all projects. From large scale residential condominium to multi-unit apartment to private residence. Ladi provides exceptional leadership and technical skills in project management. He is also an Artists that draw and paint. Office: LA Design Co is a full-service architecture firm in the city of Chicago, we are group of hard working Architects, Designers and Planners that dedicate our lives to producing exceptional Architecture. LA Design Co focuses on functionality, sustainability and creating dynamic spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and gives the user an unforgettable experience. Experience: His diverse experience and in-depth unique skills in designing and building has help to create a solid foundation for all projects. From large scale residential condominium to multi unit apartment to private residence. Ladi provides exceptional leadership and technical skills in project management. Professionally, I have been involved as an Architect and a Project Manager for several medium and large projects across the state of Illinois. As an Architect I was responsible for design and construction of different projects including residential, commercial and Religious Institution. Registrations & Certification: Licensed Design Firm State of Illinois Licensed Architect City of Chicago Self Certification National Council of Architectural Registration Board National Organization of Minority Architects American Institute of Architects Work type: Private Residence, Multi unit Apartment, Condominium, Co-op, Office Space, Mercantile, Restaurant and Retail space Education: Ladi graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology college of Architecture with a professional Degree in Architecture and a minor in physics. Academically, I specialized and focused on Sustainable and Green scale community projects, residential Project and also on Large and Mid-Scale Commercial Structures.
Oladipo Rasheed Animashaun
Founding member of Deji-Animashaun Foundation

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Account Name: Fatai Animashaun

Account Number: 0707048743

Bank: Access Bank