The first Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mayor Alani Okikioposu as sent congratulatory birthday message to felicitate with the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde who will mark his 56 years’ birthday on Monday 24th August.
The erstwhile Council boss in his WhatsApp message to Lagos Panorama, stated that; “Happy birthday to our true son of Alausa, Ikeja and a wonderful Chief of Staff to the governor of Lagos State, Tayo Akinmade Ayinde”.
“You deserve our greatest appreciation for the lives you have touched and the stability you have brought to our democracy”.
“Thanks for being our greatest asset”
“May the Almighty Allah graciously perfect all your heart desires, Ameen” posited the former council boss.
Tayo Ayinde was born on the 24th of August 1964 at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
He attended St Peters’ Anglican Primary School, Alausa Ikeja where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He also attended Ogudu Grammar School, Ojota, Lagos where he sat and obtained his West African School Certificate.
He was admitted into Federal Polytechnic, Anambra from where he was awarded the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Banking and later the Higher National Diploma (HND) In Accountancy.
Ayinde holds a Master’s Degree (MBA) In Financial Management from Lagos State University. He also attended University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, where he underwent a Course of Study In Strategic Thinking Approach.
He later attended the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School for a Course of Study In Business Model Innovation. Not done still, he went further to study Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation at Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. All these were in addition to his professional training on VIP protection and anti-terrorism in the best Institution In Israel and the UK.
Mr. Tayo Ayinde, fondly called Buffalo by political associates. A seasoned administrator, an excellent manager and astute politician who has continued to distinguish himself in both the private and public sectors.
