Timipre Sylva | |
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 Hon. Timipre Sylva | |
| 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) |
| 7th & 9th 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 | 7 July 1964 Okpoama-Brass, Eastern Region (now in Bayelsa State), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Alanyingi Sylva |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Port Harcourt UBIS University |
| Occupation | Politician |
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.
- ^ "Official Portal of Bayelsa State – The Governor". Bayelsa, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 October 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- ^ Osahon, Julius (10 September 2021). "Ministry floats $50m Nigerian content research, development fund". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 August 2024.