Abdulraheem Adebayo Adeleke Lawal (born 14 April 1954) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as the deputy governor of Oyo State since July 2022, he was appointed to the position following the impeachment of Rauf Olaniyan on grounds of misconduct and a series of allegations leveled against him.[1][2]
Bayo Lawal | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Oyo State | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2022 | |
| Governor | Seyi Makinde |
| Preceded by | Rauf Olaniyan |
| Oyo State Commissioner of Justice | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Governor | Lam Adesina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdulraheem Adebayo Adeleke Lawal 14 April 1954 Kishi, Irepo, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Oyo State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Ajibike Lawal |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation |
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He was Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation.[3] He graduated from the University of Ibadan with a bachelor's degree in law. He was appointed as Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of Oyo State in 1999 by Lam Adesina and served till 2003.[4]
References
edit- ^ Adebayo, Musliudeen (18 July 2022). "Oyo Assembly approves nomination of Bayo Lawal as new Deputy Governor". Daily Post Nigeria.
- ^ "Oyo gets new deputy gov after Olaniyan's removal". Punch Newspapers. 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Barrister Lawal Fecilitates With Muslim Devotees, Calls For Prayers, Assistance For Gov. Makinde". Ọ̀YỌ́ M'ÈSÌ Ọ̀RỌ̀. 10 July 2022.
- ^ "All Africa". Retrieved 18 July 2022.
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