Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu,SAN is a lawyer and the governor of Ondo state. He was born on 21st July, 1956 in Owo, Ondo State to Late Rev. J.O Ola Akeredolu of Owo and Lady Evang. Grace Akeredolu of Igbotu Ese Odo Government Area of Ondo State. 

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Age

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu is 68 years old.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Early Life

Akeredolu started his primary education at Government School, Owo. He proceeded to Aquinas College, Akure, Loyola College, Ibadan and Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, for his secondary school education and Higher School Certificate, respectively. His middle name "Odunayo" means "Year of happinesss" in Yoruba. He went on to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) to study Law, graduating in 1977. He was called to the Nigerian Bar 1978.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Career

Akeredolu has served in various capacities as a lawyer, he served his professional body, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in various capacities both at the Branch and National level such as Secretary, NBA, Ibadan branch 1985-1986, member, National Executive Council of NBA from 1985 till date, National Publicity Secretary NBA 1988-1989. Chairman, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria 2005-2006, Vice Chairman, NBA Ibadan Branch 1992-1994, Member, Council of legal Education1997-1999, Life Member, Body of Benchers, Chairman, Legal Aid Council 2005-2006, National President NBA 2008-2010, Member, Council of legal Education 2008-2010, member of council, international Bar Association 2008-2010, Member of Council, Pan African Lawyers Union 2008-2010, member, National Judicial Council, 2010-2012.

In 1998, and as a mark of recognition of his industry, erudition, service and brilliance, he was conferred with the title of Senior Advance of Nigeria, (SAN), and the highest Honour in legal profession in Nigeria.
He is presently a Life Bencher.

Oluwarotimi became the President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) unopposed in 2008-2010.  

In 1997, he was appointed Attorney General and Commisioner for Justice in Ondo State.

Akeredolu entered the scene of partisan politics on the platform of the then main opposition party in Nigeria, Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN. 

By 2014, when the All Progressive Congress, APC was formed he became the first State Chairman (interim) and foremost mentor to the party in Ondo State. He together with other illustrious leaders led the party to a victorious Presidential Election in 2015. And by 2016 in a free, fair and credible primary election of the party in Ondo State, he was elected as the Governorship candidate for the 2016 Governorship Election.

Akeredolu won the November 26th, 2016 elections and was sworn in as Governor of Ondo state on Friday, February the 24th, 2017.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Personal Life

SAN Akeredolu is a Christian and is happily married to Her Excellency Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. The marriage is blessed with four children.

His hobbies includes playing lawn tennis, reading and singing.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Awards

Aketi as he is fondly called has received numerous recognition awards which include the followin below:

• Obafemi Awolowo university alumni association, Ibadan Branch Merit award – 1994.
• Sport writer’s association of Nigeria, oyo state chapter, legal adviser award-1995.
• NBA award in recognition of confer remedy of the rank of Senior advocate of Nigeria-1998.
• Loyola College, Ibadan old Boys association, Alumni Merit award.
• Law student society, OAU, Award of merit as advocate of repute.
• Quatar law forum award of global leader in law-2009.
• Nigeria legal awards, 2010- life achievement award and many more.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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