Bayo Omoboriowo

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Bayo Omoboriowo
Born (1987-05-13) May 13, 1987 (age 37)
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater University of Lagos
OccupationOfficial photographer to President Muhammad Buhari
SpouseLola Omitokun (m. 2015) [1] [2] [3]

Bayo Omoboriowo (born May 13, 1987) [4] [5] is a Nigerian photojournalist and documentary photographer. He was the official photographer to President Muhammadu Buhari. [6] [7]

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Early life and education

Omoboriowo was born and raised in Mushin, Lagos. [8]

He graduated with a BSc degree in pure and applied chemistry from the University of Lagos. [9] [10] [11]

Awards and honours

In May 2023, Omoboriowo conferred the National Honour of a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by President Muhammadu Buhari. [12]

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