Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor
Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology, Edo State | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Governor | Godwin Obaseki |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Education | University of Benin Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Engineer, politician |
Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor is a Nigerian engineer, public servant, and politician, currently serving as the Commissioner for Digital Economy in Edo State, Nigeria.[1][2]
Background and early life
Ifaluyi-Isibor was born in Zaria, Kaduna State at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital[1]
Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor is married and has two children.[1] He is the son of Ifaluyi Isibor.[3]
Education
Ifaluyi-Isibor attended the Nigerian Airforce Primary School in Benin City, where he completed his primary education. He was a student of Boys Model Secondary School in Evboneka, Edo State, where completed his secondary education. He furthered his education at the University of Benin, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Production Engineering. He holds an MBA from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom.[1]
Career
Ifaluyi-Isibor began his career in the public sector at the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in Abuja, where he worked as a standards engineer. He later became the head of the Mechanical Engineering unit and led the enforcement team for two years to tackle substandard goods in the Nigerian market. His work at SON involved ensuring that products met national standards, contributing to consumer safety and industrial growth.[1]
In 2013, he led a team of ten Nigerian engineers to Japan's International Recycling Education Center in Kanazawa, where they learned about the Japanese automobile recycling and dismantling model.[1]
In 2015, Ifaluyi-Isibor joined the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) as a Senior Engineer.[1] He served as a Production Trainer at Boston Scientific Corporation, United States He was appointed as the Assistant Vice President at Omicof Corporation, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
In 2023, Governor Godwin Obaseki appointed Ifaluyi-Isibor as the Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology in Edo State, Nigeria.[4][5][6][7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Our Commissioner - Ministry of Digital Economy". 2023-12-22. Archived from the original on 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ "EDOCNS Graduates 81 Registered Nurses At First Convocation". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ "Obaseki mourns passing of former Edo Rep member, Ifaluyi Isibor". Obaseki mourns passing of former Edo Rep member, Ifaluyi Isibor. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2024-01-20). "Truck runs into Edo PDP Guber Aspirant, Asue Ighodalo's car". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ "EdoBEST, Other Education Sector Reforms'll Be Sustained, Obaseki Assures". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-10-27. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ Ebhodaghe, Ighodalo Uyi (2023-10-07). "Breaking Barriers: Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor Sets a New Agenda in Edo State's Ministry of Digital Economy, Science & Technology". National Daily. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ↑ AriseNews (2022-09-22). "I'm Still a Member of PDP, But For 2023 Peter Obi is My Candidate - Ogbide Ifaluyi Isibor". Arise News. Retrieved 2025-01-06.