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Chiedu Ebie
Chairman Niger Delta Development Commission
Incumbent
Assumed office
Sep 2023
Personal details
BornIbadan Oyo State, Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Entrepreneur
  • Politician

Chiedu John Ebie (born 2 January 1970) is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, oil and gas consultant, and public servant. He has held roles in both the public and private sectors.

Early Life and Education

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Ebie was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to Professor John C. Ebie and Mrs. Eunice Ebie.[1][2]  He spent his early years in Edo State and earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Benin and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992.[1][2][3][4] He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the University of London in 2012.[1]

Career

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Ebie served as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Delta State from 2015 to 2019,[1][2] implementing reforms in teacher development, curriculum updates, and education policy. From 2019 to 2021, he was Secretary to the Delta State Government under Governor Ifeanyi Okowa,[5][6][7][8] coordinating state operations and chairing committees on flood risk management and the COVID-19 response.[9]

In 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), tasked with supervising developmental projects and initiatives in the Niger Delta region.[10][11][12][13]

Ebie’s private-sector experience includes roles in legal practice and consulting. He was a Partner at Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors.[1][10][14] As Managing Partner at Cranston Pitt Oil & Gas Consultancy, he focused on delivering strategic solutions to challenges in the oil and gas sector.[1]

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Following his appointment as Chairman of the NDDC, a group of Niger Delta residents filed a lawsuit alleging violations of the NDDC Act.[15] The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case, ruling in favor of the respondents, including Ebie and the Nigerian government.[16][17][18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f NewsWireNGR (2024-12-11). "Chiedu J. Ebie: Biography, Education, Career, and More". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  2. ^ a b c "NDDC - Offical Website". nddc.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  3. ^ Ekugo, Ngozi (2023-08-29). "Profile: Chiedu Ebie, the lawyer set to lead NDDC as Chairman". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  4. ^ Odu, Frederick (2019-07-08). "PROFILE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVT OF DELTA STATE, SSG, MR CHIEDU EBIE". Gallant Reporters. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  5. ^ "Gov. Okowa appoints SSG, Chief of Staff". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  6. ^ vanguard (2019-05-31). "Breaking: Okowa appoints Ebie as SSG". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  7. ^ "Ebie is New Delta SSG as Okowa Makes First Appointments – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  8. ^ Ogannah, Austyn (2019-06-03). "Ebie: A reformer takes charge of Okowa's 'engine room'". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  9. ^ "COVID-19: Delta enhances capacity with additional 100-bed facility". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  10. ^ a b Bankole, Idowu (2023-09-09). "Chiedu Ebie: A technocrat takes on the NDDC". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  11. ^ Azeez, Kareem (2024-09-30). "Youth group applauds Tinubu for appointing Ebie as NDDC chairman". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  12. ^ AriseNews (2023-08-30). "Tinubu Names Chiedu Ebie Chairman Of New 17-man Board For NDDC". Arise News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  13. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-09-02). "NDDC: Ebie's appointment one of Tinubu's best decisions - Oil Producing Communities". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  14. ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (2023-08-29). "Eight things to know about new NDDC boss". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  15. ^ Musa, Deborah (2024-09-24). "Court to rule on NDDC chairman removal suit October 31". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  16. ^ Report, Agency (2024-10-31). "Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over appointment of NDDC board chair". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  17. ^ Oyero, Kayode (2024-10-31). "Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Remove Ebie As NDDC Chair". Channels Television. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  18. ^ "Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu Over Appointment of NDDC Board Chair – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
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