Sarah Reng Ochekpe is a Nigerian Politician from Plateau State. She was the Minister of Water Resources from 2011 to 2015.
Sarah Reng Ochekpe CON | |
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| Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 12 July 2011 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Engineer Suleiman Hussein Adamu |
| Executive Chairman Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Lyop Mang |
| Executive Director Administration and Finance National Orientation Agency (Nigeria) | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1961 Foron, Barkin Ladi Local Government |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University University of Jos Aberdeen College of Commerce Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
Early life and education
editOchekpe was born on October 4, 1961, to the family of Ali Reng Madugben in Foron, a district of Barikin Ladi Local government area of Plateau State. She had her first degree in political science from Ahmadu Bello University, then a master's degree in public administration from University of Jos. She also has post graduate qualifications from Aberdeen College of Commerce and Nigerian Institute of Journalism.[1][2]
Personal life
editShe is married to Professor Nelson Ochekpe from Otukpo Local Government in Benue State. He is a professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and deputy vice chancellor[3] at the University of Jos.
Political career
editOchekpe occupied several directorial roles in National Orientation Agency (Nigeria), before her ministerial appointment.[1] During her time in government, she is noted to have increased the level of accessible water for Nigerians to 70%, and created and rehabilitated artificial waterways that reduced flooding and alleviated unemployment.[4][5][6] In 2017, she and two other persons were accused of money laundering and conspiracy worth ₦450 million.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mrs Sarah Reng Ochekpe".
- ^ Adingupu, Charles (December 8, 2012). "The travails of Women Ministers". Vanguard. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ "University of Jos – Governing Council | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ^ Alli, Yusuf (April 5, 2015). "What becomes of Jonathan's women?". The Nation. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ "Nigeria seeks dam safety training, design, studies, supervision of dam work". January 5, 2015. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ Abutu, Alex (June 26, 2013). "The task of regulating boreholes". Dailytrust. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ Pwanagba, Agabus (February 13, 2018). "Alleged N450m fraud: Court seizes ex-minister Ochekpe's international passport". Dailypost. Retrieved 2018-05-04.