Rev. Jolly Tavoro Nyame
Former Governor of Taraba State
Peoples Democratic Party Taraba State
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Rev. Jolly Tavoro Nyame is a Nigerian cleric and politician who served as the first civilian Governor of Taraba State (1992–1993) under the Social Democratic Party, and later as a two-term Governor under the Peoples Democratic Party (1999–2007). A trained pastor, Nyame’s political career was marked by his grassroots popularity and influence in Taraba politics. He was later convicted for corruption-related offences after leaving office, serving a prison term before being granted a presidential pardon in 2022.
Education
- Primary education in Zing, Taraba State
- Secondary education at Government Secondary School, Mbiya
- Bachelor of Divinity — Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Bukuru, Jos
Professional Background
- Ordained Reverend of the United Methodist Church of Nigeria before entering politics
- Transitioned from pastoral work into politics during the late 1980s and early 1990s
- Served as the first civilian Governor of Taraba State under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during Nigeria’s Third Republic (1992–1993)
- Re-elected as Governor of Taraba State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), serving two terms from 1999 to 2007
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