Timipre Sylva
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Timipre Marlin Sylva CON (born 7 July 1964)[1] is a Nigerian politician who served as the minister of state for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023.[2] He previously served as governor of Bayelsa State from 2007 to 2012.
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Timipre Sylva | |
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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources | |
In office 21 August 2019 – 31 March 2023 | |
President | Muhammadu Buhari |
Minister | Muhammadu Buhari |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu |
Succeeded by | Heineken Lokpobiri (Oil) Ekperikpe Ekpo (Gas) |
Governor of Bayelsa State | |
In office 27 May 2008 – 27 January 2012 | |
Preceded by | Werinipre Seibarugo |
Succeeded by | Nestor Binabo |
In office 29 May 2007 – 16 April 2008 | |
Preceded by | Goodluck Jonathan |
Succeeded by | Werinipre Seibarugo |
Special Assistant to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources | |
In office 2004–2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-07-07) 7 July 1964 (age 59) Okpoama-Brass, Eastern Region (now in Bayelsa State), Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress |
Spouse | Alanyingi Sylva |
Children | 3 |
Education | |
Occupation | Politician |
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