Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva
Former Governor, Bayelsa State
Peoples Democratic Party Bayelsa State
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Bio Summary
Timipre Marlin Sylva is a Nigerian politician from Bayelsa State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He served as Governor of Bayelsa State between 2007 and 2012, where his tenure was marked by efforts to improve infrastructure and manage the state’s oil-rich economy amid political turbulence. Sylva later served as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (2019–2023), playing a key role in the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act. He is a prominent Niger Delta politician with deep influence in Bayelsa’s political landscape.
Education
- St. Jude’s Primary School, Amarata, Yenagoa
- Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, Yenagoa
- University of Port Harcourt — B.A. English (Linguistics)
Professional Background
- Lecturer, University of Port Harcourt
- Businessman and entrepreneur in the oil and gas services sector
- Political leader, serving in various legislative and executive capacities before becoming governor.
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