Who is BAO?

Hon. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji

Hon. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji was born on December 21, 1967, in Ikogosi-Ekiti, and currently serves as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State. He began his academic journey at Baptist Primary School, Ikogosi-Ekiti. He attended Awo Community High School before transferring to C.A.C. Grammar School, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State in 1979, and later attended the Federal School of Arts and Science, Ondo State, and the District Commercial Secondary School, Aramoko-Ekiti from 1983 to 1985.

He acquired a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Political Science from the Ondo State University (now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti) in 1989 and continued his quest for honours at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State in 1992 where he bagged his Masters’ Degree (M.Sc) in Political Science (International Relations & Strategic Studies).

Academia & Finance Started his professional career as a Lecturer at the Dept. of Political Science, UNAD (1993–1997), and later worked as Manager, Treasury & Financial Services at Omega Bank Plc till May 1999.
State Creation Instrumental to the creation of Ekiti State in 1996, serving as Member and Secretary of the Committee for the Creation of Ekiti State.
Business & Agribusiness A successful businessman actively engaged in the Agribusiness sector, currently serving as the Chairman of Con Dois Farms Ltd.
Awards & Honors Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award (OSU) and the Certificate of Excellence by the National Association of Political Science Students (NAPSS).

A Dedicated Public Servant

As a devoted public servant, Oyebanji has served in numerous high-level capacities. He was also Secretary to the Ekiti State Development Fund. His extensive trajectory in state governance includes:

Special Assistant (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Governor of Ekiti State (8th June 1999 – July 2000)
Special Adviser (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Governor of Ekiti State (1st Aug. 2000 – Sept. 2001)
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ekiti State (September 2001 – May 29, 2003)
Chairman, Governing Board, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (June 2009 – December 2010)
Commissioner, Ministry of Integration and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Ekiti State (23rd December 2010 – December 2011)
Head, Office of Transformation Strategy and Delivery (OTSD), Ekiti State (December 2011 – 9th January 2013)
Commissioner, Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Service Delivery, Ekiti State (10th January 2013 – 16th October 2014)
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ekiti State (16th October 2018 - 2022)
Executive Governor of Ekiti State (16th October 2022 - till date)

About BAO Radio

BAO Radio is the sound of progress in Ekiti State, a dynamic broadcast platform dedicated to informing, educating and uniting the people.

With a commitment to transparency, development, and cultural pride, BAO Radio amplifies the voice of Ekiti at home and abroad. From breaking news to community stories, youth empowerment programs to governance updates, BAO Radio represents one clear mission:

One Voice. One Ekiti.

The station stands as a symbol of unity, accountability, and forward-thinking leadership — connecting citizens to opportunities and inspiring collective growth.