Biography of dr john kayode fayemi biography
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About JKF
Dr. Kayode Fayemi is the former Minister of Mines and Steel Development in the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( – ). He led the administration’s efforts in repositioning the Nigerian Mining sector to contribute optimally to the priority agendas of diversifying the country’s revenue base and creating jobs and economic opportunities for Nigerians. During his tenure as Minister, he concurrently served as Chairman of the governing board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). He was also the Governor of Ekiti State in Southwest Nigeria ( – ).
Dr. Fayemi holds degrees in History and International Relations from the University of Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University respectively, a Doctorate in War Studies from King’s College, University of London and is a Fellow of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Ibadan. His research and policy development interests include: Natural Resource Governance, Democratisation,
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John Olukayode Fayemi Fayemi was born on 9th February in Ibadan, Oyo State however, he grew up in Ado Ekiti. Born to Chief Francis Falade Fayemi. of Isan-Ekiti in Oye Local Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. His late father was a retired Ondo state Civil Servant in having served in the Western Region, Western State and Ondo State respectively for over twenty-five years. In retirement, he later served as Councilor and Chairman of the old Ekiti North Local Government between and , and subsequently, President, Customary Court covering parts of the Oye Division of old Ekiti North Local government. Kayode Fayemi happened to be last child in a family of six.
Dr. John Kayode Fayemi is a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Ekiti State from to He previously served in office between and He was also the Minister of Solid Minerals Development in President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 11 November to 30 May , when he resigne
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Kayode Fayemi
Nigerian politician (born )
John Olukayode FayemiCON ((Listenⓘ); born 9 February ) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Ekiti State from to [1][2] He previously served in office between and 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 to 30 May , 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 [5]
Early life
[edit]John Olukayode Folorunso Fayemi was born in Ibadan on 9 February to an Ekiti parentage from Isan-Ekiti in Oye Local Government of Ekiti State.[6]
Education
[edit]Fayemi had his primary education at ICC Primary School, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State between and and attended Christ's School Ado Ekiti from to He later went on to receive degrees in hist