Born
April 13, 1947
in
Kano state
Dr
OGUNBIYI
Yemi
Ogunbiyi, Yemi was born on April 13, 1947 in Kano, Nigeria. Son of Vincent and Annah Ogunbiyi. Bachelor with honors in English, University Ibadan, 1971. Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Dramatic Literature, New York University, 1976. Senior lecturer Obafemi Awolowo University, Oyo, 1977-1981. Managing director Guardian Books Ltd., Lagos, 1986-1989, Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd., since 1989. Board directors West Africa magazine, Fountain Publications, Daily Times Board, Guardian Newspapers Board, member editorial board, 1983-1989.Yemi Ogunbiyi has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.,Member International Institute, Commonwealth Press Union, Association Nigerian Writers, African Studies Association, Nigerian Newspaper Proprietor's Association (general secretary since 1987)..he is married with one child 1 child, Tokunbo.
Marital Status
- Married
Name of Spouse
State of Origin:
Ogun State
Father's Name
Vincent Ogunbiyi
Father's Status
N/A
Mother's Name
Annah Ogunbiyi.
Mother's Status
N/A
Tokunbo Ogunbiyi
Profession
Academia , Media Entrepreneur
Working Experience
Senior lecturer Obafemi Awolowo University, Oyo, 1977-1981 , Managing director Guardian Books Ltd., Lagos, 1986-1989, , Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd., since 1989.
University Ibadan, 1971.. New York University, 1976.
Tertiary
Member International Institute, Commonwealth Press Union, Association Nigerian Writers, African Studies Association, Nigerian Newspaper Proprietor’s Association (general secretary since 1987).
Yemi Ogunbiyi has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who’s Who.
https://prabook.com/web/yemi.ogunbiyi/474024
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