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Salam agbaje was the first person own a private motor park in Nigeria

Here are the story of a business man in ibadan land called agbaje Salami in ayeye

Salami Agbaje was a prominent Nigerian businessman and community leader in Ibadan during the early 20th century. He was known for being the first Yoruba man to own a car and for his success in various businesses, including timber, kola nuts, and cocoa. He was also a philanthropist and played a significant role in the modernization of Ibadan during the colonial era.

Here's a more detailed look at his life and impact:

Early Life and Career:

Born in Lagos around 1880, Salami Agbaje moved to Ibadan and initially worked as a timber contractor, supplying materials for the Lagos-Ibadan railway.

Business Success:
He expanded into cocoa farming, produce buying, and import-export, becoming one of Ibadan's wealthiest individuals.

Pioneering Ventures:
Agbaje established the first private motor garage and cinema in Ibadan.

Social Impact:
He was known for his philanthropy and his mansion, a prominent colonial-style building, is a testament to his wealth and influence.

Community Leadership:
Agbaje's influence extended beyond business, as he was a respected figure in Ibadan's political and social landscape.

Clash of Values:
While successful, Agbaje faced some challenges, including clashes with traditional values regarding wealth distribution, as noted in historical accounts.

Legacy:
Salami Agbaje's story is one of entrepreneurship, modernization, and community leadership during a pivotal period in Nigerian history.

In the olden days, Yorubas are the most wealthy people in Africa. Omo wisdom is much here

LagosOrigin:
And the front of his house is a market square which symbolizes poverty within his people

😂 these are the people that still bring their goods in the front of his house. The house is been repaired. Poverty knows no tribe. Stop bringing poverty to the conversation here.. your forefathers maintain that feat niii 🤣🤣🤣🤣

LagosOrigin:
Every tribe has that one man or few people that built mansions in their cities and villages so stop talking like only yoruba built mansion in the past.

Your write-up stated that he was the first to own a motor Park in "Yoruba land" and not the whole of Nigeria.
The man na local champion.

I stated the he was the first person to owed a motor park and he's a Yoruba man. That's what I stated but you have turned it to tribal issue in which it doesn't warrant it. Now bringing poverty to it which poverty runs in all the tribes in Nigeria.

press9jatv:
I stated the he was the first person to owed a motor park and he's a Yoruba man. That's what I stated but you have turned it to tribal issue in which it doesn't warrant it. Now bringing poverty to it which poverty runs in all the tribes in Nigeria.

Your said he was the first to own a motor Park in Nigeria which is false

Just say in Yoruba land .

LagosOrigin:
Your said he was the first to own a motor Park in Nigeria which is false

Just say in Yoruba land .

tell me who owns motor park from other side. Show us and let's read.

Where's the picture of the motor park?

Or do you mean a private transport company?

In Nigeria, all parks are LGA owned.

So Barrister's father was very rich. Agbaje Salami Layeye! Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister always mentioned his name in his albums .

I get am before no be property. The values of hardwork that was respected is no more there again

LagosOrigin:
Every tribe has that one man or few people that built mansions in their cities and villages so stop talking like only yoruba built mansion in the past.

Your write-up stated that he was the first to own a motor Park in "Yoruba land" and not the whole of Nigeria.
The man na local champion.

Una nor dey taya for tribalism? In every state including your state there is a local championship 🏆 so why are you shaking and sweating? Na quarell? Shoooooo!!!!!

LagosOrigin:
And the front of his house is a market square which symbolizes poverty within his people

It seems obviously that you guys arw cursed or lived primarily to manifest curses and spread toxicity.

Must everything sounds we versus them or them versus us in your horrible thinking!

press9jatv:
tell me who owns motor park from other side. Show us and let's read.

Sighs...the black race still have a long way to go. God help us!

LagosOrigin:
Every tribe has that one man or few people that built mansions in their cities and villages so stop talking like only yoruba built mansion in the past.

Your write-up stated that he was the first to own a motor Park in "Yoruba land" and not the whole of Nigeria.
The man na local champion.

He's both

The idea started in the west before it moves to other parts of the country

See masterpiece of building. His grand kids are surely the ones in charge of his legacy, that's if they haven't wasted it

Elliotwaveforec:
So Barrister's father was very rich. Agbaje Salami Layeye! Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister always mentioned his name in his albums .

Barrister father was Alamu salamun, although in one of his songs he said 'omo agbaje salami

Una too dey quarrel. Are you guys babies or what?

Xx

press9jatv:
In the olden days, Yorubas are the most wealthy people in Africa. Omo wisdom is much here

when was this "olden days"?

from what year to what year?

beautiful house...do you have a picture of the house as of today?

lexy2014:
when was this "olden days"?

from what year to what year?

can't you read it niii. It's on Wikipedia also. Just check it out

Arostar2023:
Sighs...the black race still have a long way to go. God help us!

same black race have done things tremendously. It's this new generation of blacks that should be talked to.

press9jatv:
can't you read it niii. It's on Wikipedia also. Just check it out

since you can read and "its on wikipedia", you should have stated it and you should have no problems answering my questions.

press9jatv:
In the olden days, Yorubas are the most wealthy people in Africa. Omo wisdom is much here

when was this "olden days"?

from what year to what year?