Born on December 21, 1967, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, also known as Biodun Oyebanji, is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the Governor of Ekiti.
On 18 June 2022, he was elected Governor of Ekiti as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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- Full Name: Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji
- Date of birth: December 21, 1967
- Place of birth: Ikogosi-Ekiti
- State of origin: Ekiti State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Politician
- Net worth: $3 million
- Wife/Husband: Olayemi Oyebanji
Early life and education
Biodun Oybanji was born in Ikogosi-Ekiti, the capital of his native Ekiti State, on December 21, 1967. He is of Yoruba ethnicity in Nigeria.
He began his education at Baptist Primary School in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Before enrolling at CAC Grammar School in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, in 1979, he attended Awo Community Secondary School.
He attended the Federal School of Arts and Science in Ondo State and the Commercial Secondary School in Aramoko, Ekiti, from 1983 to 1985.
He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, in 1989. He was awarded a master’s degree in political science from the University of Ibadan in 1992.
Career
Abiodun Oyebanji was a lecturer in the Department of Political Science of the University from 1993 to 1997.
He served as a Director of Omega Bank PLC (now defunct), now known as Heritage Bank, from May 1999 to May 1999. He managed Con Dios Farm LTD and also worked in the agricultural sector.
Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has a long history in politics in Ekiti, having held the positions of Special Assistant (Parliamentary Affairs) and Special Adviser (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Governor of Ekiti State (8 June 1999–2000).
Additionally, from 8 June 1999 to 20 June 2000, he served as Special Adviser (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Governor of Ekiti State. (8 June 1999–2000). (1 August 2000–1 September 2001).
From September 2001 to 29 May 2003, Mr. Oyebanji served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ekiti State, and from June 2009 to December 2010, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Centre for Leadership and Citizenship Training, a division of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
Politician Ikogosi previously served as the State Commissioner in charge of the Ministry of Integration and Intergovernmental Affairs and Director General of the Office of Transformation Strategy and Implementation (OTSD) of Ekiti State.
Biodun Oyebanji was the Secretary to the Ekiti State Government under Governor John Kayode Fayemi until he announced his desire to run for Governor of Ekiti.
Governor’s Ambition
Biodun Oyebanji resigned as the state SSG on December 7, 2021 to focus fully on the governorship race. According to a statement from the Governor’s Principal Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, the resignation was sent to the Governor in a letter dated December 3, 2021.
Oyebanji resigned because he decided to run for state governor in the next election.
According to the statement, Governor Fayemi thanked the former SSG for his immense contributions to the administration since its inception in 2018 and wished him success in his future endeavours.
A few days later, he was taken to Abuja by some political appointees to receive his nomination.
Governor Fayemi and the state’s first executive governor, Niyi Adebayo, provided Biodun Oyebanji with the best lessons in governance and politics that helped him overcome difficulties and deliver, he shared during a campaign tour.
If other hopefuls approach you, ask where they got their degrees so they can successfully become governor.
Personal life
Professor (Mrs.) Oyebanji, an associate professor at the University of Ibadan, is the wife of Biodun Oyebanji.
Their marriage produced children whose names have not yet been made public.
Net worth
Biodun Oyebanji is a prominent Nigerian politician with a net worth of $3 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @biodunaoyebanji
- Twitter: @biodunaoyebanji
- Website: biodunaoyebanji.com
