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Paul Ajegba

Director
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)


CURRENT FOCUS

Paul C. Ajegba has more than 31 years of experience with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and after 28 years with the department, he was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as director on Jan. 1, 2019.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

He previously served MDOT for three months as Metro Region engineer and before that as University Region engineer. During his seven years in the University Region, Ajegba oversaw his team's involvement in the planning, design and building of several major projects, including the US-23 Flex Route, a project nominated for the America's Transportation Award, landing among the top 12 national finalists. Other notable projects include the I-94 improvements project in Ann Arbor/Jackson, the I-96/US-23 interchange, and the I-75 freeway project.

EDUCATION/PERSONAL

Ajegba holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Prairie View A&M University and a master's degree in construction engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Michigan.

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