Babatunde Ajani Animashaun

Background

Animashaun, Babatunde Ajani was born on October 21, 1937 in Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria. Son of Shittu Abbas and Adenike (Cole) Animashaun.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 1965.

Career

Supervisor, Esso Standard Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, 1966-1969; district manager, Esso Standard Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, 1969-1977; chairman, managing director, Sellmore Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, since 1970; chairman, managing director, Animashaun Estate Construction Group, Lagos, since 1977; chairman, managing director, Indiana Oil Corporation Ltd., Lagos, since 1981; chairman, managing director, Star Tourism and Hotels Ltd, Lagos, since 1987.

Achievements

• Babatunde Ajani Animashaun has been listed as a notable entrepreneur, chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Community Development, Ikorodu, Nigeria, since 1990, Democratic Promotions, Lagos, 1994. Troop leader Nigerian Scout Movement, since 1953. Fellow Indiana Petroleum Mark Association (founder 1982).

Member Nepa Club, Ikorodu Boat Club (founder 1977), Golf Club (Sagamu), Island Club.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, swimming, hunting, golf, motoring.

Connections

Married Lola Fashanu, February 4, 1962 (divorced July 1972). 1 child, Olufemi; married Olarewaju Ayodeji Ogunbanjo, August 26, 1972. Children: Olufemi, Adedoyin, Olajide, Kayode, Babatunde Junior.

Father:

Shittu Abbas Animashaun

Mother:

Adenike (Cole) Animashaun

Spouse:

Lola Fashanu

Spouse:

Olarewaju Ayodeji Ogunbanjo

child:

Babatunde Junior Animashaun

child:

Kayode Animashaun

child:

Olajide Animashaun

child:

Adedoyin Animashaun

child:

Olufemi Animashaun