Adeniyi "Niyi" Adebayo
Former Governor of Ekiti State (May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2003)
All Progressives Congress Ekiti State
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Niyi Adebayo is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the first democratically elected Governor of Ekiti State (1999–2003), elected on the Alliance for Democracy platform. A University of Lagos law graduate, he later held federal office as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (2019–2023). Adebayo is known for his pragmatic leadership, business-oriented policymaking, and discreet but enduring influence in Nigerian politics.
Education
LL.B (Honours), University of Lagos.
Professional Background
- Lawyer with experience in project finance, oil & gas, contract procurement, and business facilitation.
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA)