Ibibia Opuene Walter (born 8 July 1967) is a geologist, businessman and politician in

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. From 2004 to 2007, he served as Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Secretary of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party. Walter is the founder and major shareholder of Lowpel and Geowaltek Nigeria Limited. He is currently the Commissioner Rivers State Ministry of Transport.

Biography

Early life and education

Walter was born in Isaka town, Okrika local government area of Rivers State to Chief Livington and Mrs. Amisodiki Walter. He attended State School Isaka between 1972 and 1978. He received his secondary education at Okrika Grammar School and Government Sea School from 1979 to 1983. He then moved to Rivers State School of Basic Studies in Port Harcourt where he studied for A-Levels. Walter's university education began with an admission to the

University of Port Harcourt The University of Port Harcourt is located in Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977. The University of Port Harcourt was rank ...

. He completed his BSc degree in Geology and acquired a postgraduate diploma in Applied Geology. He later earned his master's degree in Engineering and

Hydrogeology Hydrogeology (''hydro-'' meaning water, and ''-geology'' meaning the study of the Earth) is the area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust (commonly in aquif ...

from the same university.

Other

Walter is a traditional Chief and head of Pelebo-Nworlu War Canoe House of Isaka. He has a wife and two daughters, Lolia and Sambi.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Walter, Ibibia 1967 births Living people People from Okrika (local government area) Commissioners of ministries of Rivers State First Wike Executive Council Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party politicians University of Port Harcourt alumni