Kingsley Otuaro

Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (born 16 April 1968) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as deputy governor of Delta State from May 2015 to May 2023.[1][2][3]

Kingsley Otuaro
Deputy Governor of Delta State
In office
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
GovernorIfeanyi Okowa
Preceded byAmos Utuama
Succeeded byMonday Onyeme
Personal details
Born16 April 1968
Oporoza,Warri South West,Delta State, Nigeria.
RelationsChief Dennis Otuaro, Jerry Otuaro
Parent(s)Mr Napoleon Burutu Otuaro, Mrs Penapena Otuaro
EducationAmbrose Alli University, University of Ibadan

Education

Otuaro obtained his LLB and honours in 1999 from the Bendel state University (presently Ambrose Alli University). He was called to bar in 2005. Special adviser to James Ibori on Community affairs.[4] [5]

Professional career

Served as the Commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) before the board was dissolved. On re-constitution of the DESOPADEC board, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan re-appointed him to serve in same capacity from 2012 to 2014.[6] A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, contested in the May 25, 2022 primary election which the current Governor of the state Sheriff Oborevwori was announced winner.

References
  1. "Otuaro denies hand in Ugborodo community crisis". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  2. "How I rose from 'Creek' boy to dep gov- Otuaro". Vanguard News. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. "Homepage". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  4. Omonigho, Matthew (13 January 2018). "How I got revelation before I became deputy governor – Otuaro". Daily Post.
  5. "Delta State Government".
  6. "Delta State Government". Retrieved 2022-06-08.


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