Olufemi Michael Abikoye

Olufemi Michael Abikoye (born 3 June 1959) is a Nigerian diplomat who served as Nigeria's High Commissioner to Ghana from 2017 to 2020.^[1]

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.^[2]

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)^[3]
• Mediating the 2019 trade disputes between Nigerian merchants and Ghana Union of Traders Association^[4]
• Securing the release of 126 Nigerian prisoners from Ghanaian jails (2018–2020)^[5]

Later career

Post-retirement activities include:

• Board member of First Bank of Nigeria (since 2021)^[6]
• Chairman of the Nigeria-Ghana Business Council (2022-present)^[7]

Awards

• Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) - 2021^[8]
• Ghana-Nigeria Friendship Award (2019)