Jerry Ehiwarior
Executive Chairman, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State
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Bio Summary
Engr. Jerry U. Ehiwarior (b. August 1987) is the PDP-elected Executive Chairman of Ika South LGA, Delta State, and former Commissioner for Power & Energy. An engineer by training, with both a bachelor’s and master’s in telecommunications engineering from University of Benin, he emerged from student leadership roles to youth mobilization and public service. As chairman, he has launched major infrastructure and health initiatives, including constructing the Alihame Ultra-Modern Market, renovating markets, starting street & road works (Abude Street), immunization drives, and advancing security and welfare. He is known for youthful energy, inclusive governance, and visible project delivery.
Education
- Primary: Erigbe Primary School, Agbor (GWG)
- Secondary: Holy Infant International School, Agbor (GWG)
- University: University of Benin — Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering) (deltachat.com.ng)
- Postgraduate: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Electronics / Telecommunications, University of Benin (deltachat.com.ng)
Professional Background
- Certified Engineer: member of COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) (deltachat.com.ng)
- Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (deltachat.com.ng)
- Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (deltachat.com.ng)
- Early political roles:
- Special Assistant on Students Affairs to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa (2015) (deltachat.com.ng)
- Senior Special Assistant on Students Affairs from 2019 through Okowa’s administration until 2023 (GWG)
- Commissioner for Power and Energy, Delta State (appointed August 2023) before contesting for the chairmanship
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