Dayo Apata
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekiti State
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Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, is the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ekiti State under the APC-led administration. A distinguished lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he previously served as Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary in Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice. With over three decades of legal practice, Apata has played a leading role in judicial reforms and public administration. His appointment in Ekiti reflects the state’s commitment to leveraging high-level legal expertise for governance and justice delivery.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Ibadan (1984)
- Nigerian Law School (B.L.), Lagos (1985)
- Called to the Nigerian Bar (1985)
- Various postgraduate professional training in law, public administration, and governance.
Professional Background
Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, is a senior legal practitioner with decades of experience in litigation, public law, and governance. He rose through Nigeria’s legal and civil service system, serving as a Federal Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General of the Federation before retiring into state-level service. He has extensive expertise in constitutional law, public sector legal advisory, and judicial reforms.
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