John Olukayode Fayemi, (born 9 February 1965) is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the governor of Ekiti State and chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) in office since 16 October 2018. He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 before losing re-election to Ayodele Fayose. He was also the Minister of Solid Minerals Development in President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 11 November 2015 to 30 May 2018, when he resigned to contest for a second time as Governor of Ekiti State