Olufemi Michael Abikoye (born 3 June 1959) is a Nigerian diplomat who served as Nigeria's High Commissioner to Ghana from 2017 to 2020.
Early life and education
Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Abikoye earned a B.Sc in Chemistry from the University of Ilorin (1984) and later completed diplomatic training at the Foreign Service Academy in Abuja.
Diplomatic career
High Commissioner to Ghana (2017âÂÂ2020)
During his tenure, he:
- resolving leadership crises in Nigerian diaspora organizations through the "Abikoye Peace Formula" (2019)
- Mediating the 2019 trade disputes between Nigerian merchants and Ghana Union of Traders Association
- Securing the release of 126 Nigerian prisoners from Ghanaian jails (2018âÂÂ2020)
Later career
Post-retirement activities include:
- Board member of First Bank of Nigeria (since 2021)
- Chairman of the Nigeria-Ghana Business Council (2022-present)
Awards
- Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) - 2021
- Ghana-Nigeria Friendship Award (2019)
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