Kingsley Otuaro Explained

Kingsley Otuaro
Office:Deputy Governor of Delta State
Governor:Ifeanyi Okowa
Term Start:29 May 2015
Term End:29 May 2023
Predecessor:Amos Utuama
Successor:Monday Onyeme
Birth Date:17 April 1968
Birth Place:Oporoza,Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria.
Children:4
Parents:Mr Napoleon Burutu Otuaro, Mrs Penapena Otuaro
Relations:Chief Dennis Otuaro, Jerry Otuaro
Education:Ambrose Alli University, University of Ibadan
Occupation:Politician
Nationality:Nigerian

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]

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.

Notes and References

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