Felicity Okpete Ovai
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]
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 59–60) |
| Political party | PDP |
| Alma mater | Rivers State University of Science and Technology University of Port Harcourt |
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]
References
- John Iwori (15 March 2006). "Odili Warns New Appointees On Corruption". Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- Okon Bassey (26 April 2005). "Work Begins On N11.8bn Road Project". Thisday. Retrieved 19 June 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- 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.