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Jibs Abitoye
Ajibola 'Jibs' Abitoye (born August 22, 1982) is a Nigerian born Canadian politician who is currently one of the six councillors for the city of Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta Canada. She got elected to the City Council in October 2017.

Early Life
Abitoye was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Dr. Shoyemi Nursery & Primary School, later transferred to Tender Touch Nursery & Primary School, and eventually completed her primary school education at Loral Nursery & Primary School. Abitoye spent her secondary school education at Queens College Lagos, after her graduation she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Lagos.

Career
After graduating from University of Lagos in 2006, Abitoye joined the Cornerstone Insurance as an entry level insurance agent. Abitoye also worked with the Resource Ltd. a human Resource firm, and eventually joined Guaranty Trust Bank Nigeria (GTB). She worked at GTB until she moved to Alberta, Canada with her family. In Canada, Abitoye worked with Scotiabank as a financial advisor, T.D. Bank as a mortgage specialist, and DOW Chemicals as a project controller.

Abitoye has given her time to volunteer with Family and Community Support Services, the Multicultural Association and the Navy Cadet League.

In 2017 Abitoye ran as a candidate in the Fort Saskatchewan City Council 2017 Elections along with 14 other candidates. In October 2017, Abitoye got elected and was sworn into office with 5 other city councillors.

Abitoye sits as a director representing the city of Fort Saskatchewan at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the province of Alberta.

Abitoye is part of the Sustainability and Environment Committee at the AUMA