By Editor 
Hon.Barr. Fakorede Adeniyi Farinto has proved and distinguished himself to be a special being and primus inter pare, who has quest for excellence and pure distinction wherever he finds himself.
He appears to be a naturally made person whose engagement in law, politics and relationship with diverse categories of people remains excellent and worthy of emulation.
He is no doubt a strong voice in law and politics, whose background and place of birth had not in anyway restricted his attainment of current status and dream for ascension of enviable heights.
Farinto’s appearances in court and defense of cases command respect from co-lawyers and judges, sequel to his oratory prowess and professional approach to legal matters.
He is a sound politician, political jaugernault and grassroot mobilizer who understands local politics for the development of the communities and their dwellers.
See his details as succinctly expressed below.
CITATION OF HON. BARR. ASIWAJU FAKOREDE ADENIYI FARINTO
Fakorede Adeniyi John Farinto who was born on the 28th day of March, 1963, is a native
of Ijio, in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State.
He attended his Primary and Secondary Education in Ijio and Iseyin respectively in Oyo
state before proceeding to Ekiti state to obtain his West African School Certificate. He had his
Advanced Level Certificate in Ondo state before proceeding to obtain his Bachelor of Laws
(LL.B) Hon. Degree from University of Lagos and proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos
for his Barrister at Law.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. He furthered his studies by
obtaining a Masters of Law Degree (LL.M) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife between
1999-2000.
Fakorede Adeniyi Farinto started his Law Practice as a Counsel in the Chambers of Chief
Afe Babalola SAN &Co. (Emmanuel Chambers), Ibadan between 1993-2000 before he
established his own Law Firm and became the Managing Partner in Adeniyi Farinto & Co.
(Olive Chambers) between 2000-2007. In 2007-2015, he ventured into politics as a result of his
astute belief and recommendations from members of his community and Local Government by
first being appointed as the Chairman , Caretaker Committee and subsequently became the
Executive Chairman, both in Iwajowa Local Government, Iwere-Ile, Oyo State.
As a man of the
people, a grassroot politician, he had the support of his Constituency to become a member who
represented Iwajowa state Constituency in Oyo state House of Assembly between 2011-2015. In
2019,he was appointed as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning by His Excellency,
Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.
Niyi Farinto, as he is fondly called by his fellow Legal Practitioners, friends and admirers,
is a Minister in the temple of Justice, known for his uprightness, doggedness and his excellent
Performances in Legal matters and advocacy. In the political circle, his name stands out as a
grassroot politician who relates with all class and manners of people.
Fakorede Adeniyi Farinto is a tested politician who is not only imbued with the
knowledge of the inner dynamics of politics but also equipped with a vast knowledge of the field.
Adeniyi Farinto is a consummate politician, a brilliant legal practitioner, an astute
administrator, and a team player as well as an overall strategist per excellence.
Fakorede Farinto is a recipient of numerous Awards, Honours and Prizes to mention but a
few from students, communities, Corporate Bodies and Artisans and the Legal Profession.
He is also a member of the prestigious Nigerian Bar Association and a loyal card carrying
member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party(PDP).
He was appointed as Deputy Director General, Seyi Makinde Campaign Council
2023,Oyo North Senatorial District and led the Party (PDP) to the victory in Oyo North.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you this great mentor, a man of peace and a negotiator
of note, the grassroot politician, Mr Excellence, Mr Loyalty and a proven model human product
with great acceptable market mix, a family man worthy of emulation. He is no other person than
Honourable Barrister Fakorede Adeniyi John Farinto.
