Felicity Okpete Ovai
Rivers State Commissioner of Works | |
|---|---|
| In office 2003–06 | |
| Governor | Peter Odili |
| Preceded by | David Briggs |
| Succeeded by | Julius Orumbo[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 62–63) |
| Political party | Rivers State University of Science and Technology University of Port Harcourt |
| Profession | Engineer |
Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961) is an
Education
Ovai completed her
B.Tech
in
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
and a Master of Mechanical
Engineering degree from the University of Port Harcourt.[3]
Career
Ovai has held various positions of responsibility in Rivers State. She served as first woman
Commissioner of Works in the Executive Council of Rivers State from 2003 to 2006.[3] While in office, she oversaw the commencement of a number of road construction projects in the state including work on the road connecting Ogoni, Andoni, and Opobo–Nkoro generally christened Unity Road which totaled about ₦11.8 billion.[2]
On 2 December 2006, it was reported that Okpete Ovai alongside Shedrack Akalokwu, a Special Adviser to
senatorial primary election.[4]
In February 2016, Ovai was appointed a member of the
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.[5] She is also a member of various professional bodies, such as Nigeria Society of Engineers, Institute of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Agricultural Engineers.[3]
See also
References
- Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ a b c d Juliet Chinda Njiowhor (27 May 2016). "Women On The Rivers Project At 49". The Tide. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "PDP Senate Race: Who wins, who loses?". The Nation. 2 December 2006. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Wike Orders Tax Authorities To Block Leakages". The Tide. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.