Английская Википедия:Abisola Kola-Daisi
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Abisola Kola-Daisi (née Ajimobi; born March 12, 1981) is a Nigerian public official, entrepreneur, and business executive. She is the founder of Florence H Luxury and the CEO/managing director of Grandex Nigeria Limited.[1] She was recently appointed as Special Adviser to Nigeria's Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.[2]
Early Life and education
Abisola Kola-Daisi was born in Surulere, Lagos, on March 12, 1981. She is the first daughter of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Florence Ajimobi of the renowned Hajaig family of Lebanon. Abisola is the eldest of five siblings. She spent most of her early years between Lagos, Nigeria and Lomé, Togo, due to her father's work as an oil and gas executive at National Oil and Chemical Marketing Company; a subsidiary of Shell Oil company. She attended British School of Lomé, Togo, where she learned to speak French fluently—before relocating to the United States of America to secure an AA Degree from Santa Monica College.[3]
She subsequently obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance at California State University, and a MBA from the United Kingdom. In 2022, she completed a Power and Influence for Positive Impact course at Harvard Business School.[4]
Career
After completing her degree in the United States, Abisola worked as a general manager (Retail) at Victoria's Secret, before heading home to complete the mandatory National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria. In 2008, she joined Saje Shipping, a subsidiary of MRS Oil and Gas as the general manager – Finance and Administration. By 2017, she assumed the role of chief executive officer and managing director role Grandex Nigeria Ltd, a leading supermarket chain in Nigeria.[5] Between 2019 and 2022, she founded Florence H, a multi-brand luxury range for women and menswear; AKD Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle consultancy; and the Luxury Lifestyle Market (TLLM), a seasonal luxury-focused exhibition showcasing and redefining the idea of luxury in Africa.[6]
In 2023, Abisola was appointed as a Special Adviser to Minister of Budget and Economic Planning in Nigeria.[7]
Personal life
She is married to Kolapo Kola Daisi. They have three children.[8]
Philanthropy
Abisola works with various charities. She founded the AKD Foundation and AKD Kids Foundation to cater to orphans and displaced children in Nigeria. She is also a patron of the ABC foundation, a charity home founded by her mother, in Ibadan.[9]
In The Media
Abisola is renowned for her great sense of style and fashion. She is also an advocate for Made in Africa products. She has featured on a number of episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.[10]
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