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A popular Nigerian lawyer and politician!
Festus Akinloye Keyamo, SAN, is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and activist. He is the current Minister of State for Labour and Employment in Nigeria.
Here are some interesting facts about him:
- Education: Keyamo holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Benin and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990.
- Law career: He has practiced law for over three decades and has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the prosecution of former Nigerian President, Sani Abacha's family members.
- Politics: Keyamo has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and has been involved in several political controversies. He was a key figure in the 2015 presidential campaign of Muhammadu Buhari and was appointed as the Director of Strategic Communications for the campaign.
- Ministerial appointment: In 2019, Keyamo was appointed as the Minister of State for Labour and Employment by President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Controversies: Keyamo has been involved in several controversies, including a public spat with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over his appointment as a Minister.
- Awards and recognition: Keyamo has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to the legal profession and politics, including the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) award.
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