Former Kwara Governor and Minister, Cornelius Adebayo, Passes Away
Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a seasoned politician and former Governor of Kwara State, has died. Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, Kwara State, Adebayo had a distinguished career in public service.
Early Life and Education
Adebayo attended:
- All Saints Anglican School, Oke-Onigbin
- Provincial Secondary School, Ilorin
- Barewa College, Zaria (1962-1963)
Notable Roles
- Commissioner for Education and Information in Kwara State (1975-1978)
- Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1979)
- Governor of Kwara State (1983)
- Minister of Communications under Olusegun Obasanjo’s government (1999)
Adebayo’s legacy in Nigerian politics is marked by his dedication to public service and his contributions to the development of Kwara State.
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