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
Governor of Ekiti State
In office
May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2003
Preceded byAtanda Yusuf
Succeeded byAyo Fayose
Incumbent Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Assumed office
August 21, 2019
Personal details
Born (1958-02-04) 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).

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References
  1. Thisday online - Reinventing Nigeria
  2. 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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