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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

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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.

  1. Adebayo Salami
  2. Adekunle Fajuyi
  3. Adeyemo Alakija
  4. Akinwumi Adesina
  5. Akinwunmi Ambode
  6. Ayodele Fayose
  7. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
  8. Babalola Borisade
  9. Babatunde Fashola
  10. Benjamin Adekunle
  11. Bola Ige
  12. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  13. Bukola Saraki
  14. Ernest Shonekan
  15. Femi Fani-Kayode
  16. Femi Gbaja Biamila
  17. Femi Hamzat
  18. Frederick Fasehun
  19. Funsho Williams
  20. Gani Adams
  21. Gbenga Daniel
  22. Gboyega Oyetola
  23. Herbert Macaulay
  24. Ibikunle Amosun
  25. Joseph Fadahunsi
  26. Kayode Fayemi
  27. Kofo Abayomi
  28. M.K.O. Abiola
  29. Obafemi Awolowo
  30. Oluremi Tinubu
  31. Olusegun Aganga
  32. Olusegun Mimiko
  33. Olusegun Obasanjo
  34. Olusegun Oni
  35. Oyinkansola Abayomi
  36. Rauf Aregbesola
  37. Rotimi Akeredolu
  38. Samuel Akintola
  39. Seyi Makinde
  40. Tunde Idiagbon
  41. 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.

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