Pastor Israel Alagbe was born in Ilogbo- Eremi in the Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Badagry on 3rd April, 1944. He obtained a degree in B.A (Hons.)Christian Religious Studies from the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos in year 2000. He also possesses a Technology Certificate from the City and Guilds of London, Institute of Electrical Installation Work specializing in Diesel Technology from Nigerian Railway Corporation Training School between years 1965- 1970.
He started his Political career in the year 1976 as a Supervisory Counsellor for Education at the then Egun-Awori District in Badagry, between years 2002-2003 he was the Executive Secretary of Oshodi – Isolo Local Government.
As a result of his contribution to the development of grassroots politics in his District, he was appointed to represent Badagry Division in 2011 as Hon. Commissioner II in the Civil Service Commission and was re-appointed in February 2016 as Hon. Commissioner I by His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.