Ibibia Walter

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Ibibia Opuene Walter (born 8 July 1967) is a geologist, businessman and politician in Rivers State, Nigeria. From 2004 to 2007, he served as Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Secretary of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party.[1]

Ibibia Walter
Commissioner Rivers State Ministry of Transport
Assumed office
30 August 2017
GovernorEzenwo Nyesom Wike
Preceded byAkie Dagogo Fubara
Rivers State Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural Development
In office
18 December 2015 – 24 June 2017
GovernorEzenwo Nyesom Wike
Preceded byPatricia Simon Hart
Succeeded byKaniye Ebeku
Secretary of the
Rivers State People's Democratic Party
In office
2013–2015
Preceded byAdokiye Oruwari
Succeeded bySam Okpoko
Personal details
Born
Ibibia Opuene Walter

(1967-07-08) 8 July 1967 (age 57)
Isaka, Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria
Political partyPDP
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
ProfessionGeologist

Walter is the founder and major shareholder of Lowpel and Geowaltek Nigeria Limited. He is currently the Commissioner Rivers State Ministry of Transport.[2]

Biography

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Early life and education

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Walter was born in Isaka town, Okrika local government area of Rivers State to Chief Livington and Mrs. Amisodiki Walter. He attended State School Isaka between 1972 and 1978. He received his secondary education at Okrika Grammar School and Government Sea School from 1979 to 1983. He then moved to Rivers State School of Basic Studies in Port Harcourt where he studied for A-Levels.[1]

Walter's university education began with an admission to the University of Port Harcourt. He completed his BSc degree in Geology and acquired a postgraduate diploma in Applied Geology. He later earned his master's degree in Engineering and Hydrogeology from the same university.[1]

Other

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Walter is a traditional Chief and head of Pelebo-Nworlu War Canoe House of Isaka. He has a wife and two daughters, Lolia and Sambi.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Chief Ibibia O. Walter". Riversstate.net.ng. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ "The Executive". Government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.