Ifeanyi Okowa profile: age, son, daughter, Atiku’s running mate, financial standing.
Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa is the current Governor of Delta State. He came into existence on July 8, 1959, in Owa-Alero located in the Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. He completed his SSCE at Edo College in Benin City in 1976, prior to studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Ibadan, from which he obtained an MBBS degree in 1981.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Profile summary
| Name | Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 1959 |
| Age | 62 Years, 11 Months, 22 Days |
| Place of Birth | Delta State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Astrological Sign | Cancer |
Ifeanyi Okowa: Life & Early Years
He attended Iroro Primary School Owa Alero (1965-1969), and afterwards enrolled at the prestigious Edo College, Benin City, from which he achieved the West Africa School Certificate (1974) and Higher School Certificate (1976).
Following this, he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where he earned his qualification as a medical Doctor in June 1981. Prior to this, he completed his residency at the Central Hospital, Benin City (1981-1982), and subsequently finished his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service with the Primary Health Care Department at Ahiazu-Mbaise Local Government Council, Imo State (1982-1983).
Ifeanyi Okowa: Age
Ifeanyi Okowa is presently 62 years old.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Profession
Dr. Okowa was employed by the Bendel State Hospitals Management Board in 1983 and held various positions at the General Hospital, Uromi, and Government Hospital, Igbanke, during different periods. He departed from government service in 1986 to establish Victory Medical Clinics in Igbanke and Boji Boji, Owa.
He ventured into the political realm in 1991, taking on the position of Secretary for the Ika Local Government Council. With the establishment of Ika North East Local Government Area during the same year, he became its first Executive Chairman (1991-1993). After the sudden conclusion of the Third Republic in 1993, Dr. Okowa returned to his medical practice but reentered the political landscape in 1998 after the political ban was lifted by the then Military Government.
Since the onset of the Nigerian Fourth Republic in 1999, Senator Okowa has been deeply involved in the administration of Delta State. He has held positions such as Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources (1999-2001), Water Resources Development (2001-2003), and Health (2003-2006).
Dr. Okowa stepped down in October 2006 to campaign for the position of Governor of Delta State under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He finished as a close second in the PDP Gubernatorial Primaries and subsequently led the Party’s campaign as Director-General. He served as the Secretary of the Government Transition Committee in April/May 2007, a role he also had the privilege of holding in 1999.
In June 2007, he was appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He resigned in July 2010 to contest the senatorial election for Delta North Senatorial District, which he won decisively.
Senator Dr. Okowa was elected the fourth Executive Governor of Delta State on April 11, 2015, and was inaugurated on May 29, 2015.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Political Association
Ifeanyi Okowa is associated with the Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria.
Recently, Ifeanyi Okowa was selected as the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Personal Life
Dr. Okowa is happily married to Her Excellency Dame Edith Okowa for over thirty years, and their partnership is blessed with children.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Recognitions
The Independent Newspaper recognized his substantial contributions to youth development with the ‘Man of The Year, 2017’ award.
Ifeanyi Okowa: Financial Position
The estimated net worth of Ifeanyi Okowa is approximately $1.5 Million.
