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Meet the New Governor of Ekiti State!
Abiodun Oyebanji was instrumental to the creation of Ekiti State in 1996 as he served as Secretary, Committee for the Creation of Ekiti State (1996). He was also Secretary, Ekiti State Development Fund.
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He was a Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ado Ekiti (now Ekiti State University) between 1993 – 1997.
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He worked as Manager, Treasury, and Financial Services at the defunct Omega Bank Plc (now Heritage Bank) till May 1999.
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Oyebanji is a successful entrepreneur in the agriculture sector. He is currently the chairman of Con Dois Farms Ltd.
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Oyebanji acquired a Bachelor of Science degree at the Ondo State University (now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti) in 1989. Masters Degree (M.Sc) in Political Science, International Relations and Strategic Studies at University of Ibadan in 1992.
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He was the Chairman, Governing Board, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (June 2009 – December 2010).
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Abiodun Oyebanji has served in various capacities in Ekiti State. He was Commissioner, Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Service Delivery, Ekiti State (10th January 2013 – 16th October 2014); Secretary, Ekiti State Government (16th October 2018 – 2021).
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He was Special Assistant to the Governor of Ekiti State (8th June 1999 – July 2000); Special Adviser (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Governor of Ekiti State (1st Aug. 2000 – Sept. 2001); Chief of Staff to The Governor of Ekiti State (September 2001 – May 29, 2003)
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He was born on December 21, 1967, in Ikogosi community, Ekiti Central Senatorial District.
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As a successful businessman and a devoted public servant, Abiodun Oyebanji has some merit awards to his name.
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