5 Noteworthy Factoids About Jimi Bicky.
As Covid19 statistics continue to deluge mainstream media throughout 2020, it's easy for us to forget that Nigeria's general elections was just last year and for some who participated, it's feels like a lifetime ago when politicians were cuddling up to electorates in sharp contrast to being presently unavailable due to self isolation. Amid this brewing strain between Nigerians and our current set of politicians,
Hon. Abayomi Oluwajimi Bickesteth retains the sturdy image of man for the people, especially in his philanthropy, which continued even after his forfeiture during 2018 House of Assembly primaries.
Now joining society to celebrate a man of diverse fields, Plug Central Hub presents 5 amazing factoids about the bulky soft-spoken businessman and philanthropist widely addressed as Jimi Bicky by Nigeria's finest statesmen.
- Jimi is a complete Polyglot:
Being a widely traveled individual, its no surprise he speaks languages from different continents and is accustomed to many traditions especially Xhosa, Zulu, French, English, Yoruba to mention a few and according to associates, when Jimi's not comfortably adapting to a challenging experience, he's out exploring new conquests which drives us to admire his enviably modest lifestyle and business acumen.
2. The ANC Years (straightforward politics era)
Jimi was a member of South Africa’s ANC during his stay in the country and as an underground supporter, his contributions to the movement was commendable, considering he was a recognized supporter of Mandela. So it’d be nice to fathom what revved amiable Jimi to think aloud during a hearty chat with journalists, where he described the South Africans as practicing straightforward politics and encouraged Nigerians to emulate.
3. Return to Nigeria & Bickson Industries
Returning home in 2012 with fat coffers and Nigeria's portion of MLK's dream, this bulky but progress oriented gentleman demonstrated determination to affect Nigeria by establishing Bickson Industries which currently has interests across Technology (Electronics company), Philanthropy (Scholarships, poverty alleviation schemes and donations) and Luxury (luxury apartments, offices), also business investments.
4. Jimi contested to represent his Nigerian locale during the last elections.
Pulling out during the primaries preceding last year's general elections in Nigeria was a strong blow after much nudging from his political connections, as Jimi was already riding on the goodwill of the constituents until he was advised to forfeit his candidacy by powers that be, which probably tops reasons for his gentle reprimand in his South Africa - Nigeria comparison.
5. Jimi the Grassroots Prayer warrior
Not much about his years before South Africa is public knowledge but everyone agrees Bicky's a man of prayers and actions, so it wasn't much of a shock after his baby boy survived a scary fall from the balcony of his two-storey Lagos home that Bicky engaged residents in his vicinity to a weekly thanksgiving worship, prayer and refreshment service which has been ongoing since lock down began, in complete accordance with social distancing rules.