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Notable Yoruba Leaders That Have Lived Since The Emergence Of Nigeria
Here is a comprehensive list of notable Yoruba leaders that has lived since the emergence of Nigeria
The Yoruba ethnic group is one of the biggest Ethnic in Nigeria, the Yoruba group constitutes around 38 million people in Africa and make up 15.5% of Nigeria’s population, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.
The Yoruba Nation has produced some of the foremost leaders that have led Nigeria and individuals that have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the world.
Here is a list of Notable Yoruba Leaders that has lived since the emergence of Nigeria.
- Adebayo Salami
- Adekunle Fajuyi
- Adeyemo Alakija
- Akinwumi Adesina
- Akinwunmi Ambode
- Ayodele Fayose
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- Babalola Borisade
- Babatunde Fashola
- Benjamin Adekunle
- Bola Ige
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Bukola Saraki
- Ernest Shonekan
- Femi Fani-Kayode
- Femi Gbaja Biamila
- Femi Hamzat
- Frederick Fasehun
- Funsho Williams
- Gani Adams
- Gbenga Daniel
- Gboyega Oyetola
- Herbert Macaulay
- Ibikunle Amosun
- Joseph Fadahunsi
- Kayode Fayemi
- Kofo Abayomi
- M.K.O. Abiola
- Obafemi Awolowo
- Oluremi Tinubu
- Olusegun Aganga
- Olusegun Mimiko
- Olusegun Obasanjo
- Olusegun Oni
- Oyinkansola Abayomi
- Rauf Aregbesola
- Rotimi Akeredolu
- Samuel Akintola
- Seyi Makinde
- Tunde Idiagbon
- Yemi Osinbajo
It is imperative to note that the list is excluding indigenous Monarchs and Aristocrats, and every individual on the list are people who are of Yoruba descent and has contributed greatly to the development and growth of the country.