Femi Fani-Kayode
David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode (born 16 October 1960) is a Nigerian politician, essayist, poet, and lawyer. He was minister of aviation. He is the member of the ruling All Progressive Congress.[1]
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| Born | Femi Fani-Kayode 16 October 1960 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse(s) | Saratu Atta (1987-1990)
Yemisi Olasunbo Adeniji (1991-1995) Regina Amonoo (1997-) Precious Chikwendu (2014-2020) |
| Children | 8 |
| Profession | Lawyer, poet, essayist and politician |
Education
Fani-Kayode holds bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from University of London.[2]
Career
Fani-Kayode was a member of the Nigerian National Congress (NNC) as his first political party. During Sani Abacha administration, Fani-Kayode was disturbed where ran out of Nigeria and formed National Democratic Coalition which has affiliation with Nigerians living outside the country. He later came back to Nigeria and got chance to participate fully in politics.[2][3]
Femi Fani-Kayode Media
Fani-Kayode, Femi Anibaba (former Minister of Works) and Nasir El-Rufai (former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory) at a cabinet meeting with President Obasanjo, 2007
Fani-Kayode (left) with President Olusegun Obasanjo at a private lunch to honour Chief Fani-Kayode's 50th birthday on 18 October 2010
Fani-Kayode with former military President Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) at a private dinner to honour Fani-Kayode's 50th birthday organised by Babangida in Lagos on 17 October 2010.
Christmas lunch at the Abuja home of Fani-Kayode with Nuhu Ribadu and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, December 2010
Photo of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode
References
- ↑ "Femi Fani-Kayode Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Separating the Wheat from the Chaff". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ↑ "Fani Kayode Interview: Soyinka, Umar gave OBJ sleepless night -Fani Kayode". www.pointblanknews.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.