Abiodun Hakeem Tijani, popularly known as HARBYTEE, is a farmer, entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate for grassroots development. He is the founder of the Harbytee Group, a Nigerian enterprise based in Epe, Lagos State, with interests across agriculture, facilities management, and construction. Egalitarian Voice
Through his flagship Harbytee Farm and Agro Allied, he is actively involved in food production and agribusiness. His other businesses in construction and facilities management further position the Harbytee brand as a contributor to Nigeria’s infrastructure and service sectors. #EgalitarianVoice
Born on September 22, 1977, Hon. Tijani’s life combines intellectual depth, international exposure, and a personal commitment to helping others. His leadership philosophy is simple: public service is not a promise to be made but a responsibility to be fulfilled—daily, tangibly, and inclusively.
Education and Professional Development
He began his education at Methodist Nursery and Primary School, then attended Aperin Boys High School, and completed his secondary education at Government College, Lagos. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Later, he traveled to the United Kingdom, where he obtained professional certifications in strategic problem-solving and people management.#EgalitarianVoice
Ona-Ara 2027: APC Aspirant HARBYTEE Organises Free Medical Outreach for Elderly Residents
The HARBYTEE Foundation and Community Impact
Hon. Tijani’s deepest education has come from working directly with people—listening to their hopes and turning their needs into action. As the founder of the HARBYTEE Foundation, he has created a platform for meaningful community development. His recent interventions in Ona-Ara Local Government demonstrate his comprehensive approach to leadership:
- · Medical outreach for the elderly: He organized a full medical check-up program to ensure that senior citizens receive the dignity and care they deserve.
- · Polytechnic scholarship program: The HARBYTEE Foundation provides scholarships to polytechnic students, removing financial barriers and proving that no dream should be deferred due to poverty.
- · Biogas training for youth: Recognizing the link between youth employment and environmental sustainability, he is leading a biogas training program that equips young adults with renewable energy skills and pathways to economic self-reliance.
Leadership Philosophy
Hon. Tijani is guided by integrity, inclusiveness, and a deep, empathetic understanding of people’s needs. His career is not defined by titles held but by lives touched. He does not merely speak of a stronger, more prosperous society—he builds it, one health screening, one scholarship letter, and one vocational skill at a time. #EgalitarianVoice
Conclusion
With years of experience and a consistent people-centered approach, Hon. Abiodun Hakeem Tijani (HARBYTEE) remains a servant leader. He champions initiatives that do not just temporarily relieve hardship but permanently restructure opportunity. To the people of Ona-Ara and beyond, he is not just a politician but a partner in progress and proof that leadership works best when driven by conscience rather than convenience.
