Peter Agbe Odey
Deputy Governor, Cross River State
All Progressives Congress Cross River State
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Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey is the Deputy Governor of Cross River State since May 2023 under APC Governor Bassey Otu. A former House of Assembly Leader and UN-trained Conflict Adviser, he holds advanced degrees in sociology and peace studies. He sponsored landmark bills like the transition of CRUTECH into UNICROSS and led legislative efforts on sustainable development. Odey is known for his legislative acumen, diplomacy, community engagements, and collaborative leadership.
Education
- St. Benedict’s Primary School, Igoli, Ogoja (1979–1985)
- Government Technical College and Army Day Secondary School, Ogoja (graduated 1993)
- B.Sc (Hons) Sociology, University of Calabar (1999)
- Master’s in Political Sociology, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium (2002)
- MA in International Relations (Peace & Conflict Resolution), London Metropolitan University (2008–2009)
- LLB (University of Calabar) and PhD in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution (completed 2023)
Professional Background
- UNDP Conflict Adviser in Kuwait, Sudan, Abuja
- Head of Security & Risk Management, British High Commission in Nigeria
- Elected Member of Cross River State House of Assembly for Ogoja (2015–2023); served as Leader of the 9th Assembly
- Sponsored key legislative reforms, including bills on SDGs, CRUTECH‑UNICROSS, polytechnic creation, teacher training, and conflict resolution
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