Kayode Fayemi
Nigerian politician (born 1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Olukayode Fayemi CON ((Listenⓘ); born 9 February 1965) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Ekiti State from 2018 to 2022.[1][2] He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 before losing re-election to Ayodele Fayose.[3] He was also the Minister of Solid Minerals Development in President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 11 November 2015 to 30 May 2018, when he resigned to contest for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State.[4] He is the pioneer president of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF) since 9 September 2022.[5]
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Kayode Fayemi | |
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Governor of Ekiti State | |
In office 16 October 2018 – 16 October 2022 | |
Deputy | Bisi Egbeyemi |
Preceded by | Ayodele Fayose |
Succeeded by | Biodun Oyebanji |
In office 16 October 2010 – 16 October 2014 | |
Deputy |
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Preceded by | Olusegun Oni |
Succeeded by | Ayodele Fayose |
Minister of Solid Minerals Development | |
In office 11 November 2015 – 30 May 2018 | |
President | Muhammadu Buhari |
Preceded by | Musa Mohammed Sada |
Succeeded by | Abubakar Bwari |
Personal details | |
Born | John Olukayode Fayemi (1965-02-09) 9 February 1965 (age 59) Ibadan, Western Region (now in Oyo State), Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (since 2013) |
Other political affiliations | Action Congress of Nigeria (before 2013) |
Spouse | |
Education | Doctorate in War Studies |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Politician |
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