Ethan Uzamere

Ethan Osazemen Ehigie Uzamere
Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor
In office
2020–2021
Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Edo State
In office
2021–2023
Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Edo State
In office
2023–2024
Personal details
Born (1982-07-09) 9 July 1982
Edo State, Nigeria
EducationStony Brook University
OccupationPolitician, investment banker and engineer

Ethan Osazemen Ehigie Uzamere (born July 9, 1982) is a Nigerian politician, investment banker and engineer.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Ethan Osazemen Ehigie Uzamere was born on December 25, 1982, in Edo State, Nigeria, the son of former Edo South Senator, Ehigie Edobor Uzamere. He attended the Holy Spirit Catholic School for his primary education and Baptist High School, Benin City, for secondary education. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Stony Brook University.[4][5]

Political career

Osaze Ethan Uzamere began his public service career as Executive Assistant to Governor Godwin Obaseki.[6] In April 2020, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki.[7][8]

He was appointed Commissioner for Mining and Energy in Edo State in 2023.[9][10][11]

In 2024 Osaze Ethan was appointed Commissioner for Roads and Bridges.[12][13][14][15]

References

  1. ↑ "Edo Commissioner bags award, says conducive environment recipe to devt". www.vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  2. ↑ "How Govt Can Meet Citizens' Aspirations – Uzamere". www.leadership.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  3. ↑ "Edo Commissioner Inspects Ongoing Road Projects, Reassures of Speedy Completion". www.superfm963.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  4. ↑ "How Govt Can Meet Citizens' Aspirations – Uzamere". www.leadership.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  5. ↑ "Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Uzamere As New Chief Of Staffn". nigerdeltatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  6. ↑ "Gov. Obaseki replaces Chief of Staff". www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  7. ↑ "Obaseki appoints Uzamere as Chief of Staff". www.edostate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  8. ↑ "Obaseki appoints Uzamere as Chief of Staff". www.nigerianeye.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  9. ↑ "SOLID MINERAL: UZAMERE SUES FOR COLLABORATION AMONG KEY PLAYERS". www.nigerianobservernews.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  10. ↑ "Uzamere urges NPDC, Host Communities to embrace dialogue". www.edostate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  11. ↑ "Edo govt to lift ban on gold mining in Dagbala Community, assures increased security". www.edostate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  12. ↑ "World Press Freedom Day: Ethan Uzamere Gets NUJ Award Of Excellence". www.independent.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  13. ↑ "Uzamere tackles critics, says Obaseki works on federal, state roads". www.thesun.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  14. ↑ "Current Commissioners in Edo State and Their Biographies". www.edotoday.com. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  15. ↑ "Edo Commissioner Promises Completion Of Ongoing Road Projects Before Obaseki's Exit". www.independent.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-04.