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]

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

Early life and education

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ Inemesit, Udodiong. "Buhari's official photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo, tied the knot with his bride over the weekend". Pulse. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  2. ^ Olajiga, Damilola. "Wedding Photos Of President Buhari's Photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  3. ^ Igboanugo, Ada. "The president's photographer and the woman that holds the key to his heart". The September Standard. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  4. ^ Awomodu, Gbenga. "Rising Photographer Bayo Omoboriowo talks to BN concerning His Passion for Documentary Photography and Nigeria". Bella Naija. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  5. ^ Iyamadiken, Blessing. "Opportunity meets preparation - Bayo Omoboriowo". City Scoop. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  6. ^ Thabit, Khadijah (11 June 2015). "Meet the presidents official photographer". Legit.ng. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  7. ^ Bada, Gbebga (1 August 2015). "Buhari's photographer weds heartthrob". Pulse. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Bio". Bayo Omoboriowo. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  9. ^ Iwuchukwu, Chukwudi. "Bayo Omoboriowo: The Entrepreneur Who Became President Buhari's Photographer". Entepre news. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  10. ^ Awomodu, Gbenga. "Rising Photographer Bayo Omoboriowo talks to BN about His Passion for Documentary Photography and Nigeria". Bella Naija. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  11. ^ Oluwaleti, Oluwasegun. "A new beginning for Omoboriowo". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Full list of 2023 National Honours recipients". The Nation. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.