Niyi Adebayo
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Governor of Ekiti State | |
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In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2003 | |
Deputy | Paul Alabi |
Preceded by | Atanda Yusuf |
Succeeded by | Ayo Fayose |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 February 1958 |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2014–present) |
Other political affiliations |
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Education | LL.B. ) |
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governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).[1][2]
He is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress, and is a top chieftain in the party. He was appointed minister of trade in August 2019 by President Muhammadu Buhari following the announcement of his second cabinet.[3] Adebayo 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).
Education
He attended University of Lagos where he studied Law and obtained (LL.B Hons).
Personal life
Adebayo is a keen sportsman and plays tennis, squash and football.
References
- ^ Thisday online - Reinventing Nigeria
- ^ "Govt building future where oil won't be economic mainstay – Trade & Investment Minister". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Otunba Niyi Adebayo Sets August Date for Son's Wedding". THISDAYLIVE. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.