Kayode Fayemi | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Ekiti State | |
| In office 16 October 2018 – 16 October 2022 | |
| Deputy | Bisi Egbeyemi |
| Preceded by | Ayodele Fayose |
| Succeeded by | Biodun Oyebanji |
| In office 16 October 2010 – 16 October 2014 | |
| Deputy | Funmilayo Olayinka (2010–2013) Modupe Adelabu (2013–2014) |
| Preceded by | Olusegun Oni |
| Succeeded by | Ayodele Fayose |
| Minister of Solid Minerals Development | |
| In office 11 November 2015 – 30 May 2018 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Musa Mohammed Sada |
| Succeeded by | Abubakar Bwari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Olukayode Fayemi 9 February 1965 Ibadan, Western Region (now in Oyo State), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (since 2013) |
| Other political affiliations | Action Congress of Nigeria (before 2013) |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Doctorate in War Studies |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
John Olukayode Fayemi CON ((); born 9 February 1965) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Ekiti State from 2018 to 2022.[1][2] He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 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 2015 to 30 May 2018, 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 2022.[5]