James Onanefe Ibori

Former Governor of Delta State (29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007)

Peoples Democratic Party Delta State

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James Onanefe Ibori is a two-term Governor of Delta State (1999–2007), known for his project-focused early administration in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Running on the PDP platform, his tenure brought both infrastructure development and lasting controversy. In 2012, he was convicted in the UK for money laundering, heightening public discourse on governance and accountability in Nigeria.

Education

Baptist High School, Oghareki (now Oghareki Grammar School)
University of Benin, Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics.

Professional Background

Worked in London in the 1980s, including as a cashier at Wickes DIY store in Ruislip, Middlesex.
Consultant to Nigeria’s federal government (1994–1997) on public policy formulation and implementation during the Abacha era.

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