Kayode Fayemi
Dr. Kayode Fayemi is a Nigerian politician, academic, and pro-democracy activist who served as the governor of Ekiti State twice, first from 2010 to 2014 and then from 2018 to 2022. He played a significant role in Nigeria's pro-democracy movement during the military dictatorship of the 1990s, notably contributing to the establishment of Radio Kudirat. Fayemi was instrumental in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as Minister of Mines and Steel Development under President Muhammadu Buhari. His commitment to governance and national development has been widely recognized, and he is celebrated for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria.
Born on Feb 09, 1963 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.71% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 1,472,426 | $448,000 | 3,200$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 1,472,426 | $448,000 | 3,200$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Fayemi expressed grief over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari and highlighted his commitment to infrastructure development.
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Nigeria:
Former Governor Kayode Fayemi was produced by the Ekiti State APC Primary Election Committee chaired by Al-Makura.
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Nigeria:
Dr. Kayode Fayemi is mentioned as a former governor and a political mentor to Fagboyo.
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Nigeria:
Kayode Fayemi has said that although the country returned to civilian rule in 1999, it has not yet attained true democracy.
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Nigeria:
Dr Kayode Fayemi expressed displeasure that none of those who championed the ‘Kudirat Radio’ during the June 12 struggle was recognised.
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Nigeria:
Dr. Kayode Fayemi has extended warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha festivities.
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Nigeria:
Kayode Fayemi is the predecessor of Biodun Oyebanji and publicly endorsed his leadership.
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Nigeria:
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, urged civil society and media to move beyond mere access to information and focus on leveraging it to achieve genuine transparency and accountability in governance.
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Nigeria:
Dr Kayode Fayemi, a former Ekiti State Governor, met briefly at the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV.
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Nigeria:
Dr Kayode Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu during their meeting at the Vatican.
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