KALEJAIYE PAUL ADEBOYE

Dr. Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul, popularly known as KAP, is a distinguished educationist, administrator, and grassroots politician with over 35 years of public service experience. Born into the family of Chief James Ijaola Kalejaiye and Mrs. Victoria Kalejaiye, he hails from Ode Remo (Ogun State) and Koko (Delta State). KAP’s academic journey is both extensive and impactful. He began at Army Children School, Mokola, and Nazareth High School, Imeko. He earned a BA(Ed) from Lagos State University and proceeded to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Business Administration. In 2024, he earned a Doctorate in Public Administration from LASU. He is also a certified film director and cinematographer, with a PGD in Journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Before entering national politics, Dr. Kalejaiye served as a lecturer at the Lagos State Polytechnic and held key roles across the Lagos State government, including Chairman/CEO of Lagos Ferry Services and Special Adviser on Rural Development. He has authored several publications on governance and education and is the founder of Resource Consult Ltd. Elected in 2023 to represent Ajeromi-Ifelodun in the House of Representatives, Dr. Kalejaiye has already impacted his constituency through large-scale food palliative distributions, trade empowerment for artisans, medical outreaches, vocational training for youth, and the Merciful God Concert—an annual faith-based program. He also facilitated ongoing federal road projects and the development of a Youth Centre in the Aiyetoro community. Dr. Kalejaiye is married with children and continues to serve with commitment to the grassroots and national development.