Eberechi Wike

Eberechi Suzzette Wike (née Obuzor; born 24 May 1972) is a Nigerian jurist and lawyer. A judge in the Rivers State High Court, she is married to former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

Early life and education Wike was born Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor in Odiokwu, Ahoada West of Rivers State. She comes from a Christian family consisting of Dr. and Mrs. Obuzor. She attended Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she received her LL.B. (Hons.) in 1996.

Following her graduation, Wike successfully enrolled in Law School. She achieved the Barrister-at-Law degree (B.L.) in 1997. A year later, she was admitted to the Nigerian bar, eventually commencing practice in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Wike is a recipient of the Chevening Scholarship award (UK). She also holds a master's degree in law (LL.M.) from the University of Sussex.

After serving as a High Court Judge for about 12 years, she was elevated and appointed as a Justice of the Court of Appeal on the 10th of July, 2024.

She is a member of the International Bar Association, International Federation of Women Lawyers Rivers State Branch, National and International Association of Women Judges. Other memberships include Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and former member of Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria Rivers State.