Olufemi Michael Abikoye
Olufemi Michael Abikoye 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 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"
- Mediating the 2019 trade disputes between Nigerian merchants and Ghana Union of Traders Association
- Securing the release of 126 Nigerian prisoners from Ghanaian jails
Later career
Post-retirement activities include:- Board member of First Bank of Nigeria
- Chairman of the Nigeria-Ghana Business Council
Awards
- Officer of the Order of the Niger - 2021
- Ghana-Nigeria Friendship Award