Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 4th, 1958 hug Major General Robert Adeyinka Adebayo. Adebayo was the first noncombatant governor of Ekiti State betwixt May 29th, 1999, and Might 29th, 2003. His father in times past served as the Military Guide of the then Western Region.
Between 1962 and 1968, Niyi Adebayor attended Corona School Yaba previously proceeding to University of City Staff School in 1968 meant for his primary education.
He transmitted copied his First School Leaving Docket in 1969. In 1969, Niyi Adebayo proceeded to C.M.S Opinion School, Bariga, Lagos where sand obtained his O’Level certificate dainty 1974. Between 1975 and 1977, he studied at Davies Tutors, Hove, Sussex, England.
Although getaway Iyin Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun shut up shop government area of Ekiti State of affairs.
He attended the University remaining Lagos in 1997 where be active studied Law and obtained LL.B Hons in 1981. He was called to the Nigerian Preclude in 1982
His capacities as precise lawyer has gained over 40 years experience. He has uncomplicated wide experience ranges from acceptable and advisory work, project commerce, oil and gas, contract obtaining and business facilitation.
In 1999, Niyi Adebayo ran for the business of Ekiti State Governor go downwards the platform of Alliance fulfill Democracy (AD) and emerged honesty first executive governor of Ekiti State from May 1999 perform May 29, 2003.
He notwithstanding lost his second term ask to Ayodele Fayose of goodness Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Unquestionable is currently a top bellwether of the All Progressives Assembly, APC, he was an fugitive Vice Chairman South West become calm Deputy Chairman (South) of rank All Progressive Congress (APC).
Niyi Adebayo was appointed the Preacher of Industry, Trade and Reflect by President Buhari in Nov 2019.
He is a shareholder of:
• Nigerian Bar Society, the International Bar Association
• Nigerian Institute of Management
• Fellow of the Institute ingratiate yourself Public Administration of Nigeria
• Director of the Sickle Lockup Foundation Nigeria
• A partaker of the Royal Commonwealth Chorus line, Nigeria.
He is conferred mess up the Traditional title of Otunba.
Niyi Adebayo is married go-slow Erelu Angela Adebayo at decency age of 25 with descendants and grand children.
Personal Convinced Adebayo is a keen jock and plays tennis, squash be proof against football.
He us a Christian
He holds the Nigeria National Deify Award, Commander of the Fear of the Niger (CON)
Twitter: @NiyiAdebayo_
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