Nigerian politician (1956–2022)
Funminiyi Afuye
In office 6 June 2019 – 19 October 2022Deputy Hakeem Jamiu Succeeded by Gboyega Aribisogan In office 2011–2014Governor Kayode Fayemi In office 2011–2014Governor Kayode Fayemi In office June 2019 – 19 October 2022Constituency Ikere constituency I In office June 2007 – June 2011Constituency Ikere constituency I
Born (1956-07-11 ) 11 July 1956Ikere-Ekiti , Western Region , British Nigeria (now in Ekiti State, Nigeria )Died 19 October 2022(2022-10-19) (aged 66) Profession Lawyer; Politician; Educator
Funminiyi Ebenezer Afuye (11 July 1956 – 19 October 2022) was a Nigerian politician and lawyer.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
He was the commissioner of Ekiti State Ministry of Information and a two-time member of the Ekiti State Assembly representing Ikere constituency I.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
He was elected speaker of the sixth Ekiti State Assembly from June 6, 2019 until his passing in October 2022.[1]
Political offices
Funminiyi Afuye was a member of the third assembly between 2007 and 2011.[ 8] [ 1] From 2011 to 2014, he was a Commissioner for two different ministries; Ekiti State Ministry of Information and Ministry of Integration and Intergovernmental Affairs during the era of Governor Kayode Fayemi .[ 9] [ 10] He was re elected in the sixth assembly and he became the speaker of the house on 6 June 2019.[ 11]
References
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^ "Ekiti Speaker congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr celebration - Peoples Gazette" . 3 May 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022 .
^ David (29 June 2022). "Ekiti East by-election winner Fatoba sworn in as member of House of Assembly" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 19 October 2022 .
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^ "BREAKING: Ekiti House Of Assembly Speaker, Afuye, Is Dead | Sahara Reporters" . saharareporters.com . Retrieved 19 October 2022 .
^ "Afuye's house of banter" . The Nation Newspaper . 20 July 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2022 .
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