Adegboyega Oyetola

Adegboyega Oyetola

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Adegboyega Oyetola is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Osun State, known for his tenure focused on infrastructure development and economic growth. He recently urged security agencies to ensure the reinstatement of elected local government officials following a favorable court ruling, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law in governance.

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Adegboyega Oyetola welcomed the proposed investment and described it as a strong vote of confidence in the ongoing reforms in the maritime sector.

Lagos Port Terminal to Get $50m Capacity Upgrade
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-24
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Adegboyega Oyetola explained why the party has thrown its full weight behind the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.

Osun APC Endorses Tinubu for Second Term: Oyetola Explains
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-01
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Aiyedatiwa recently received the revalidated licence from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola.

FG Okays Ondo Deep Seaport as Afenifere Lauds Aiyedatiwa
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-22
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Adegboyega Oyetola is a former Governor of Osun State and currently serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.

Osun APC, Accord Party clash over political attacks
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-21
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who set up a committee to prevent boat mishaps.

Niger state boat capsize: Dozens die in Nigeria
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who appealed to states to phase out wooden boats to enhance safety on Nigeria’s waterways.

Boat Accidents Claim 92 Lives in Nigeria, Oyetola Blames Woo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-02
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Adegboyega Oyetola's administration conducted the October 15, 2022 elections that were later challenged in court.

APC, PDP Clash Over Court Ruling
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-14
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Minister Adegboyega Oyetola took Nigeria’s case to international stakeholders regarding war risk insurance premiums.

War risk premium drives rise in shipping costs
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-30
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Bola Oyebamiji served as Commissioner for Finance under ex-governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

Oyetola’s ex-commissioner joins Osun gov race
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-28
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Bola Oyebamiji previously served as the Commissioner for Finance in the administrations of ex-governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola.

Ex-Finance Commissioner declares for Osun 2026 Governorship
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-27
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Despite vast potential, the ministries of Agriculture (Abubakar Kyari) and Marine and Blue Economy (Adegboyega Oyetola) have delivered little progress.

Tinubu ministers’ mid-term scorecard
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-25
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The text of the President’s address was read by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

Tinubu urges stronger ties between traditional rulers, govt
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-23
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday.

Tinubu approves maritime bank, appoints president
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-22
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Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed his commitment to the full implementation of the national policy on marine and blue economy.

Oyetola commits to marine policy implementation
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-14
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to commence the processes for the disbursement of the fund.

Agents demand verification of shipowners’ credit rating
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-08
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who directed NIMASA to commence processes for the disbursement of the fund.

Reps vow to tackle outdated maritime laws
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-24
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Adegboyega Oyetola's leadership qualities have been key to the peace the party was enjoying in the state.

Ex-Osun speaker seeks gov ticket for west zone
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-18
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Oyetola described APMT as a model for terminal operations in the country.

Terminal operator commits $500m to expand operations
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-10
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Oyetola has announced that the ministry has commenced a port modernisation program with Apapa and Tincan Island ports as pilot projects.

FG begins ports modernisation program in Apapa, Tincan
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-09
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who directed efforts to address war risk insurance premiums.

Importers pay $1.5bn war risk premium despite reduction in piracy
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-28
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Adegboyega Oyetola has called on African nations to take a leading role in the decarbonisation of the global shipping industry.

Oyetola urges Africa to spearhead green shipping decarbonisation
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-19
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and is the preferred governorship candidate for the reinstated chairmen.

Reinstated Osun LG chairmen divided over APC gov candidate choice
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-18
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the former governor of Osun State.

APC, PDP feud escalates amid LG crisis
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-17
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Adegboyega Oyetola was the governor whose term ended before the controversial council election.

Politicians driving Osun to the edge
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-06
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Jamiu Olawumi served as the Special Adviser on Education to ex-governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

LG workers shun APC chairmen's ultimatum to resume
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-25
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Adegboyega Oyetola is the ex-Governor of Osun State.

Osun APC LG chairmen return, issue workers 72-hour resumption deadline
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-24
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