
Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bayelsa State
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Bio Summary
Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei is a Nigerian academic, public servant, and long-time PDP politician from Bayelsa State. From Koluama in Southern Ijaw LGA, he has served in varied roles: lawmaker (2003-2007), revenue board chairman, housing authority head, academic professor. In March 2024, he was appointed Secretary to the State Government by Governor Douye Diri. He is known for a reputation for technocratic competence, strong academic credentials in analytical/environmental chemistry, and experience across public administration and revenue generation.
Education
- Bachelor of Education (Chemistry), 1995, Rivers State College of Education (Port Harcourt), then affiliated with University of Ibadan at that time. (The Sun Nigeria)
- Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry, 2008, University of Port Harcourt (The Sun Nigeria)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry from Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma; first PhD graduate of NDU in that field, awarded in 2016.
Professional Background
- Academic: Professor of Analytical Chemistry; lecturer at Niger Delta University (NDU), in the Department of Chemical Sciences; later professor in Bayelsa State Medical University (BMU), Department of Chemistry. (The Sun Nigeria)
- Technocrat / Revenue Administration: Executive Chairman of Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue since 2016. (The Sun Nigeria)
- Public Service / Politics:
• Early career at Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment (The Sun Nigeria)
• Member, State Scholarship Board, 2001 (The Sun Nigeria)
• Chairman, Bassan-Koluama Rural Development Authority, 2002 (The Sun Nigeria)
• Member, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 4 (2003-2007) (The Sun Nigeria)
• General Manager / CEO, Bayelsa State Housing & Property Development Authority, from 2012 (The Sun Nigeria)
• Commissioner for Housing and Rural Development (Bayelsa State), in 2014
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