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Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by CGMedia: 11:20pm On Aug 27, 2019 |
Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, on Tuesday, emerged the Chairman of the 16-man Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board reconstituted by President Muhammadu Buhari, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV reports that the NDDC is a federal government agency established in the year 2000 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Among the functions of the NDDC includes the formulation of policies and guidelines for the development of the Niger Delta area; conception, planning and implementation in accordance with the set rules and regulations of projects and programs for sustainable development of the region. The above, Igbere TV gathered, would be in the field of transportation including roads, jetties and waterways; health, employment, industrialization, agriculture and fisheries, housing and urban development, water supply, electricity and telecommunications; surveying the Niger Delta in order to ascertain measures necessary to promote its physical and socio-economic development. According to a statement by Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary, Office of Secretary to Government of the Federation, the interim management headed by Prof. Nelson Brambaifa was directed to hand-over to the most senior Director in the Commission. The statement said, “The Chairman and members of the newly composed Governing Board are by this release invited to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday, 2nd September, 2019 at 2.00 p.m for proper documentation and briefing. They are to come along with their updated CVs and valid identification.” About Dr. Pius Odubu 1. Rt. Hon. (Dr) Pius Egberanmwen Odubu (B.L) is 62 years old, born on July 13, 1957. 2. He is a former Deputy Governor of Edo State (2012-2016) under the leadership of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the APC. 3. Odubu contested the Edo State 2016 governorship election but lost to the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, who the then governor (Oshiomhole) picked as his preferred candidate. 3. Dr. Odubu is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, having been called to the bar in October 1986. 4. He hails from Urhomehe in Urhonigbe North Ward, Orhionmwon Local Governrnent Area of Edo State. 5. He studied extensively in the United States of America before returning to Nigeria. While, in the U.S.A., he attended: 1. Philandersmith College, Little Rock Arkansas 2. Southern University, Baton Rouge Louisiana 3. Southern University school of Law, Baton Rouge Louisiana 4. Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington D.C. 6. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in Law, Master of Law in International and Comparative Law. 7. Dr. Odubu is a recipient of several Honour and scholarship awards among which are: 1. National Dean's List (U.S.A) 2. Member - Who is Who in American Universities College Marshal (Best Student) - College of Arts and humanities, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May, 1980.; 3. Member - Board of Editors: Southern University Law Review. The first non-American to hold the said position. 4. Member, Southern University School of Law Moot Court Board - The first non-American to belong to Same. 5. Managing Editor, Southern University Law Review. Also the first non-American to hold Same. 6. Certificate of Award and Merit from the Southern University School of Law Court Board; 7. Certificate of Academic Excellence from Southern University; 8. Academic Scholarship for all three years of the Juris Doctorate Programme; 9. Representative of Southern University Law School at the National Conference of Law Review in California, U.S.A., and; 10. Certificate of honour from the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. 8. He was a member of the House of Representatives (1999-2007) and represented Orhionmwon/Uhumwode Federal Constituency of Edo State. He was a Member of the following House Committees (first term):- 1. Appropriation 2. Federal Capital Territory and 3. Labour. In his second coming, he was a member of the following committees:- (a) Works (b) Marine Transport (c) Commerce (d) Navy (e) Anti-Corruption and (f) Public Account. Indeed, he was the Deputy Chairman of the commerce committee. 9. He was the only member of the National Assembly from Edo State who was a member of the Appropriation Committee between the year 1999 - 2003. 10. He contributed immensely in the provision of fund for the expeditious execution of: 1. Benin Bye-Pass 2. Benin-Onitsha Road Dualization and 3. Benin-Warri Road, Dualization projects. In addition to these, he attracted several projects to his Federal Constituency viz:- 1. Abudu Erosion Control Project 2. Urhonigbe Erosion Control Project 3. Federal Comprehensive Health Care Centre at Urhomehe 4. Construction of Primary School Building at Urhomehe 5. Federal Borehole at Urhomehe 6. Rehabilitation of Benin-Abraka-Agbor-Sokponba-Ugharefe Road. 7. Electricity to several communities 8. Giving employment to several persons from his Federal Constituency 9. Provision of financial assistance to law students at the Nigeria law school, Abuja who are from his Federal Constituency, and; 10. Borehole in several communities. Finally, Dr. Odubu is happily married with four children. http://igberetvnews.com/941036/oshiomholes-deputy-emerges-as-chairman-as-buhari-constitutes-nddc-board/ Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by blacknp(m): 11:31pm On Aug 27, 2019 |
Trust APC and Oshomole,uncle is qualified for the position. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Astark: 6:34am On Aug 28, 2019 |
A great Benin man. This post is more beneficial than deputy Senate president 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Yankiss(m): 10:13am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Let us see how he performs on the job. Sadly, we only hear of NDDC inaugurations and positions. Their impacts on the Niger DElta is not given same publicity. Even job advertisements and employments are clandestine. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Youthleader22(m): 10:13am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Astark: It shouldn’t be beneficial to him and his family. He was deputy governor for 8 years, at least the money he looted for himself should be enough. Edo state and other NDDC states needs his attention. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Mutemenot(m): 10:14am On Aug 28, 2019 |
One of the best post 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by PureGoldh(m): 10:15am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Congratulations to him 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by TSRC: 10:15am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Astark:Are you trying to spite Delta state? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Jaykolo10(m): 10:16am On Aug 28, 2019 |
This man that time... E nor dey everly talk...almost inactive... Which deputy Governor dey even dey active sef 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Primusinterpares(m): 10:16am On Aug 28, 2019 |
square peg in round hole 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Lanre4uonly(m): 10:18am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Ok. It is noted. All the best to him in the national assignment. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Nobody: 10:20am On Aug 28, 2019 |
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Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by obembet(f): 10:23am On Aug 28, 2019 |
1. National Dean's List (U.S.A) 2. Member - Who is Who in American Universities College Marshal (Best Student) - College of Arts and humanities, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May, 1980.; 3. Member - Board of Editors: Southern University Law Review. The first non-American to hold the said position. 4. Member, Southern University School of Law Moot Court Board - The first non-American to belong to Same. 5. Managing Editor, Southern University Law Review. Also the first non-American to hold Same. 6. Certificate of Award and Merit from the Southern University School of Law Court Board; 7. Certificate of Academic Excellence from Southern University; 8. Academic Scholarship for all three years of the Juris Doctorate Programme; 9. Representative of Southern University Law School at the National Conference of Law Review in California, U.S.A.,.... And this people will advice u to stay in Nigeria 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by somehow: 10:23am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Primusinterpares:Explain 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by martineverest(m): 10:23am On Aug 28, 2019 |
his CV is absolutely rich 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by coluka: 10:23am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Former edo deputy during oshiomoles time. He and Samson osagie were one of the minions of the oshiomole cabal in Edo state 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by SocialJustice: 10:24am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Astark:Please say what you know. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by JerryJJZ(m): 10:25am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Just look at only one man's qualifications and honors.... Truly, Nigerians are well read, well known and well recognized. Am a proud man representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Save the cyber crime scam, Nigeria is well trusted.... 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by anonimi: 10:26am On Aug 28, 2019 |
blacknp: What did he and his boss achieve in eight years Did they stop the export of Edo girls into Italy and Spain to the extent that Aisha Buhari abused all Edo people in 2015?
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Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by JubrinElSudan: 10:27am On Aug 28, 2019 |
The man that was seen flying in his campaign posters that year 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by money121(m): 10:27am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Seen 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by anonimi: 10:28am On Aug 28, 2019 |
JerryJJZ: Well trusted to have more people in extreme poverty than India's 1.5 billion people with almost 11 million children out of school therefore no hope for the future Are you alright? www.nairaland.com/attachments/2174510_nigeriansmobmentality_jpegd710c25fa577a4f0fb35da579ff1eb3d 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Mzee1Kahuna(m): 10:29am On Aug 28, 2019 |
no matter their background or foreground they'll still loot. they{nigerian politicians} are allergic to trustworthiness,loyalty and clemency. go and tell this fool, i don't give a f*ck 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by SouthSouth1914: 10:30am On Aug 28, 2019 |
From his history, he maybe the right candidate to lead the NDDC. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by Primusinterpares(m): 10:31am On Aug 28, 2019 |
somehow:That man is a scholar from his profile... Minister of state for Education won't be a bad idea... now you r appointing him to head a commission which he have zero idea about... now he has to learn n unlearn be4 he will understand the office proper, the administration is already preparing for 2023. at d end of d whole thing nothing will be done 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by fiercehillz(m): 10:33am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Omo see person Cv. Actually an average legit Nigerian has all it takes to conquer and achieve greatness overseas when given the right opportunity. We are the most blessed in this world but we have leadership problem. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pius Odubu: Profile, Biography Of The New NDDC Board Chairman by somehow: 10:43am On Aug 28, 2019 |
Primusinterpares: Do you understand what a manager does? Because he read wide and far, he sshould only remain in education even if he's known to have managed businesses and organizations? 2 Likes 1 Share |
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