Chief John Onaola Ajibola, Justice of Peace was born in Ibadan into the family of Chief Ajibola Aremu and Madam Adedoja Ajibola, both of blessed memory.
He had his primary education between 1947 and 1954. He attended St. Andrews College, Oyo (1960-62). He had his tertiary education at the University of Ibadan (1965-69), He attended the Institute of Administration, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife) for his post-graduate Diploma in Public Adrninistration (1973-74). He also attended several management courses locally and at the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA), U.K, He served as a probationary teacher, trained teacher and Secondary School teacher.
He joined the Western State Civil Service as an Administrative Officer, Class V in December, 1970. He later rose through the ranks and served in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At various times, he was Zonal Local Government Inspector, Oyo North and South Divisions (1981), Sole Administrator/Chairman, Defunct Ibadan Municipal Government (IMG) (198687), Sole Administrator/Chairman, Oyo Local Government (1989-90), Director:General (Permanent Secretary), Oyo State Civil Service (1992-94 January). He received commendations, Chieftaincy titles and awards from different organizations including the prestigious Merit Award from the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) in 2017.
Chief Ajibola was AGM (Administration) Modulor Group of Companies, Member, Oyo State Elders' Consultative Committee, Foundation Chairman, Board of Governors, Akufo High School, Ido Local Government Area, Foundation Chairman, Board of Governors, Community High School, Elesinfunfun, Ido Local Government.
He is a devoted and practising Christian. He is General Superintendent, Sunday School and Children's Service, St Paul's Ang. Church, Yemetu, Past President, Christ Charity Band, Past President, Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) Member/Life Patron, Anglican Christian Fellowship, Current President, Ibadan "10" Club, Immediate Past President, Ibadan Foundation, Secretary, Ibadan Elders' Forum, Immediate Past Secretary, Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, Oyo/Osun States, Branch Treasurer, SACOBA, Ibadan Branch, National Treasurer, SACOBA Nigeria.
On 17 th December 2023, he was given an award of Fellow, Ibadan North Anglican Diocese (FINAD) in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding and significant contributions to the development of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese.
He is married to Chief (Mrs.) Adetoun Aduke Ajibola, The marriage is blessed with Children. Chief Ajibola is gentle, kind, charitable, hospitable and contented. He is ever grateful to God his Creator and Sustainer for His Grace and Blessings.