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Festus Keyamo


Festus Keyamo Aviation Minister
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Place of Birth:
Delta State

Festus Keyamo, born on January 21, 1970, in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, is a prominent lawyer, human rights activist, and politician. He is currently serving as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development under President Bola Tinubu.

Keyamo began his legal career at Gani Fawehinmi's Chambers in Lagos and later established his law firm, Festus Keyamo Chambers.

He has been involved in several high-profile cases, including representing Mujahid Dokubo-Asari and Ralph Uwazuruike.

Keyamo has held various political appointments, including serving as the Minister of State for Labour and Employment under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was also the director of Strategic Communications for Buhari's 2019 re-election campaign.

In September 2017, he was conferred with the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

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