Niyi Adebayo

Otunba Niyi Adebayo
Governor of Ekiti State
In office
May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2003
Preceded by Atanda Yusuf
Succeeded by Ayo Fayose

Chief Niyi Adebayo (born 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.

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

  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.


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