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 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Preceded by | Akie Dagogo Fubara |
| Rivers State Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural Development | |
| In office 18 December 2015 – 24 June 2017 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Preceded by | Patricia Simon Hart |
| Succeeded by | Kaniye Ebeku |
| Secretary of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Adokiye Oruwari |
| Succeeded by | Sam Okpoko |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ibibia Opuene Walter 8 July 1967 Isaka, Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Political party | PDP |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Profession | Geologist |
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
editEarly life and education
editWalter 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
editWalter 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
edit- ^ a b c d "Chief Ibibia O. Walter". Riversstate.net.ng. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ^ "The Executive". Government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.