Felicity Okpete Ovai

The Honorable
Felicity Okpete Ovai
Rivers State Commissioner of Works
In office
2003–06
GovernorPeter Odili
Preceded byDavid Briggs
Succeeded byJulius Orumbo[1]
Personal details
Born1961 (age 63–64)
Political partyPDP
Alma materRivers State University of Science and Technology
University of Port Harcourt
ProfessionEngineer

Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961) is an engineer and academic from Degema, Rivers State in Nigeria. A member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party, she was the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of Works, serving from 2003 to 2006.[2][3]

Education

Ovai completed her secondary education at Holy Rosary Secondary School (now Holy Rosary College) in Port Harcourt. She received a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from the 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 Governor Peter Odili and Wilson Ake, a member of House of the Representatives had been cleared by the People's Democratic Party to participate in its Rivers West senatorial primary election.[4]

In February 2016, Ovai was appointed a member of the Rivers State Roads Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency by Governor 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

  1. ^ John Iwori (15 March 2006). "Odili Warns New Appointees On Corruption". Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
  2. ^ a b Okon Bassey (26 April 2005). "Work Begins On N11.8bn Road Project". Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
  3. ^ a b c d Juliet Chinda Njiowhor (27 May 2016). "Women On The Rivers Project At 49". The Tide. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  4. ^ "PDP Senate Race: Who wins, who loses?". The Nation. 2 December 2006. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Wike Orders Tax Authorities To Block Leakages". The Tide. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.