Who is Dr Kayode Fayemi?
William Brown
Published Jun 13, 2026
Who is Dr Kayode Fayemi?
John Olukayode Fayemi, (born 9 February 1965) is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in office since 16 October 2018. He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 before losing re-election to Ayodele Fayose.
Where is fayemi from?
Ibadan, NigeriaKayode Fayemi / Place of birthIbadan is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its metropolitan area. It is the country’s largest city by geographical area. Wikipedia
How old is Fayemi?
56 years (February 9, 1965)Kayode Fayemi / Age
What is the slogan of Ekiti State?
Land of Honour and Integrity
List of Nigerian states’ nicknames
| State | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Edo State | Heartbeat of The Nation |
| Ekiti State | Land of Honour and Integrity |
| Enugu State | Coal City State |
| Gombe State | Jewel of the Savannah |
When did fayemi become governor?
List of governors of Ekiti State
| Name | Title | Took Office |
|---|---|---|
| Segun Oni | Governor | 29 May 2007 |
| Dr. Kayode Fayemi | Governor | 15th Oct 2010 |
| Ayo Fayose | Governor | 16th Oct 2014 |
| Dr. Kayode Fayemi | Governor | 16th Oct 2018 |
What was the first political party in Nigeria?
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was Nigeria’s first political party. Formed in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay to take advantage of the new Clifford Constitution, which succeeded the 1914 Nigerian Council.
Who is the governor of Lagos?
Babajide Sanwo-OluLagos / Governor
Who is current Ekiti State Governor?
Kayode FayemiEkiti / Governor
What is Ekiti state known for?
Ekiti land is naturally endowed with numerous natural resources. The state is potentially rich in mineral deposits. It was largely known that Ekiti land constituted well over 40% of the cocoa products of the famous old Western Region. The land is also known for its forest resources, notably timber.
