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 (2017–2020) 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 (2018–2020)
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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University of Ilorin alumni profile