Niyi Adebayo
Chief Niyi Adebayo (born February 4th 1958) is a Nigerian politician and traditional aristocrat. He served as the first Executive Governor of Ekiti State from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2003 and represents the Alliance for Democracy (AD).[1] Adebayo has been associated with APC, and he is currently a top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC,[2] Niyi has extensive experience in a wide range of disputes & legal and advisory work. His more notable achievements have been in the areas of project finance, oil and gas, contract procurement and business facilitation. He is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). Niyi is a keen sportsman and plays tennis, squash and football.
Otunba Niyi Adebayo | |
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| Governor of Ekiti State | |
| In office May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Atanda Yusuf |
| Succeeded by | Ayo Fayose |
| Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment | |
| Assumed office August 21, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1958 |
He holds the chieftaincy title of Otunba.
Niyi and Education
He attended University of Lagos where he studied Law and obtained (LL.B Hons).
References
- Thisday online - Reinventing Nigeria
- Editor, Online (2017-07-02). "Otunba Niyi Adebayo Sets August Date for Son's Wedding". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2017-10-07.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
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