Goddy Jedy Agba OFR, born Godwin,[1] 20 August 1958, is a Nigerian bureaucrat, politician, farmer, author and former Group general manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).[2] As of July 2019, he was nominated as a minister of the federal republic of Nigeria from Cross River by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. In 1983, he had his first Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He obtained his master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, Akoka in 1989. Goddy joined Federal Civil Service in 1984 and retired at NNPC in 2014 to join the Nigerian politics.[3]
Goddy Jedy Agba OFR | |
|---|---|
| Minister of state Power in Nigeria | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2019 | |
| General manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) | |
| In office 1995–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1958 Obudu, Cross Rivers State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Background and education
editGoddy was born into a royal family in Obudu in the year 1958 by Uti J.D. Agba, the paramount ruler from Obudu, Cross Rivers state.[4] According to Thisday newspaper, "Agba is the first son of HRH Uti J.D. Agba, the paramount ruler of Obudu Area Council reputed to be the longest serving traditional ruler in Cross River State. Agba's father has been on the throne for over 50 years and he is a three-time chairman of the State traditional council"[5] He bagged his first degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State in 1983. in 1989, he proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy.[6] He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) In September 2012.[2] Goddy's autobiography, "Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba" was presented to the public on 18 November 2017.The book reflected on the influence of his father on his life from childhood.[7][8] In July 2019, he was nominated for a ministerial position by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.[9][10] In August 2019, he was sworn in as the Minister of state for Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria.[11]
Career
editGoddy joined the Federal civil service in September 1984 as an Assistant Secretary II. He was posted as a senior assistant secretary to the Federal Development Authority (FDA) in Lagos In October 1985. in the same office, he was promoted to the post of Deputy Liaison officer in 1987. He became the personal assistant to the minister of special duties under the presidency, state house-Lagos. In 1989, Agba was selected as personal assistant to the minister of special duties under the presidency, He was moved to the ministry of foreign affairs as personal assistant to the minister of state on foreign affairs in December 1990. He was on this position till 1993 when he became the personal assistant to the secretary of the state till 1995 when he joined NNPC. At the nation's oil company, he rose to the position of head market research, crude oil marketing department and later became the head gas/gas liquids/condensate sales, GGLU Crude Oil Marketing Department in 2014, he left NNPC to join politics in his state.[2][12] After being nominated for ministerial position by President Muhammadu Buhari in July, he was assigned the portfolio of Minister of State, Power on 21 August 2019.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Godwin Jedy-Agba: Best Man For The Job…". THISDAYLIVE. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Ifere, Paul (20 August 2018). "The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR (Full Biography)". The Paradise News. Paradise Media Venture. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Five years after outage, FG installs solar plant for cross River community". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Agba, Feldman, Oroko for November guest writer session". The Guardian. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "SILENT BILLIONAIRE, JEDDY AGBA, SHUNS CELEBRATION AS HE TURNS 59". THISDAYLIVE. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ Ifere, Paul. "The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, @60 by Ifere Paul". Paradise. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Autobiography of Goddy Jedy Agba for public presentation". The Nation Newspaper. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Autobiography of goddy Jedy Agba for Public presentation". Newtelegraph. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Iroanusi, QueenEsther (30 July 2019). "FOR THE RECORDS: Full list of 43 ministers cleared by Senate". Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Usman, Samson Atekojo (30 July 2019). "Ministerial screening: Oil bunkering not a crime – Goddy Jedy-Agba". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ a b Ulom, Frank (21 August 2019). "Full List Of Ministers And Their Portfolios". The Paradise. Paradise Media Venture. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Jeddy-Agba: A Governorship Aspirant At 56". P.M. News. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2019.