Franklin Otele

Hon. Franklin Otele is Bayelsa State’s Special Adviser for Petroleum (Oil) under Governor Douye Diri. Sworn in September 2024 as part of a new set of 41 special advisers, Otele is tasked with advising the Governor on oil sector issues, including regulation, engagement with oil companies, revenue matters, and ensuring state interests in petroleum projects. While information about his early career, education, and local roots is limited, his appointment reflects experience, trust, and political relevance in Bayelsa’s oil economy.