Isaac Kamalu
Isaac Kamalu | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Finance, Rivers State | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Governor | Nyesom Wike Siminalayi Fubara |
| Preceded by | Fred Kpakol |
| Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Rivers State | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Governor | Nyesom Wike |
| Member of the Rivers State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Constituency | Eleme |
| Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alode, Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Isaac Kamalu is the Rivers State Commissioner for Finance after taking over from Fred Kpakol in 2019. He was the immediate past Rivers State Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning since December 2015.[1] He is a member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party.
Isaac Kamalu hails from Alode community. He served as chief whip and member of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the constituency of Eleme from 2007 to 2011.[2][3]
Political career
Isaac Kamalu is a Nigerian politician from Rivers State. He served as the member representing Eleme Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011, during which he served as Chief Whip of the Assembly.
Kamalu was later appointed Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in the Rivers State Executive Council under Governor Nyesom Wike. In 2019, he was appointed Commissioner for Finance, succeeding Fred Kpakol.
He continued as Commissioner for Finance under the Wike administration and was retained in the position by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in 2023. He resigned from the office in 2024.[4][5][6][7]
Legislative Career
Isaac Kamalu served as a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing Eleme Constituency from 2007 to 2011. During the 6th Rivers State House of Assembly, he served as Chief Whip of the Assembly.[8][9][10]
References
- ↑ "Rivers State Commissioners Get Portfolios". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ↑ Jimitota Onoyume (10 June 2008). "Rivers State House Replaces Impeached Officers". Vanguard. Retrieved 21 September 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- ↑ Mezie Ekenna (2 January 2009). "Privatisation and matters arising". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ↑ Nation, The (2022-04-27). "Wike and politics of succession in Rivers PDP". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ Igwe, Ignatius (2023-05-30). "Fubara Retains Four Commissioners Under Wike's Govt". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ vanguard (2017-12-30). "'Rivers State's budget can never be a secret document'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2024-04-24). "Rivers finance commissioner resigns". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason". This Day. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Rivers State House of Assembly - Official Website". hoa.rv.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ Igwe, Ignatius (2023-05-30). "Fubara Retains Four Commissioners Under Wike's Govt". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-07-24.