Niyi Adebayo

Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo (born 4 February 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria since August 2019. He previously served as governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).[1][2]

Otunba
Niyi Adebayo
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Assumed office
21 August 2019
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari
Preceded byOkechukwu Enelamah
Governor of Ekiti State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2003
Preceded byAtanda Yusuf
Succeeded byAyo Fayose
Personal details
Born (1958-02-04) 4 February 1958
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
Alma materUniversity of Lagos (LL.B.)

He is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress, and is a top chieftain in the party. He was appointed minister of Trade in August 2019, by president Muhammadu Buhari following the announcement of his second cabinet.[3] Adebayo 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).

Education

He attended University of Lagos where he studied Law and obtained (LL.B Hons).

Personal life

Adebayo is a keen sportsman and plays tennis, squash and football.

References
  1. Thisday online - Reinventing Nigeria
  2. "Govt building future where oil won't be economic mainstay – Trade & Investment Minister". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  3. "Otunba Niyi Adebayo Sets August Date for Son's Wedding". THISDAYLIVE. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.


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