Mr. Sammy O. Olagbaju held a Masters Degree in Economics and Political Science (1964) from Trinity College, University of Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He was a Corporate Consultant, a trained Banker and Stockbroker of over thirty –five years standing, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and a Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He served on boards of various companies and charities. He was the Chairman of the former Midas Merchant Bank, which he co-founded. He was also co-founder and Director of Niger Delta Exploration and Production Plc, and Chairman of SPROXIL Nigeria Ltd.

A notable Art Collector, Mr. Olagbaju was a Trustee of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation, the Chairman of the Sammy Olagbaju Charitable Foundation, and Visual Arts Society of Nigeria.