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Felicity Okpete Ovai

b. 1961

Nigerian engineer, civil servant and politician

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About Felicity Okpete Ovai

Born 1961. Felicity Okpete Ovai is a Nigerian engineer, civil servant, politician and civil engineer.

Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961) is an engineer and academic from Degema, Rivers State in Nigeria. A member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party, she was the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of Works, serving from 2003 to 2006.

In February 2016, Ovai was appointed a member of the Rivers State Roads Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. She is also a member of various professional bodies, such as Nigeria Society of Engineers, Institute of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Agricultural Engineers.

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Important facts

Born
1961, Degema
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Engineer, civil servant, politician, civil engineer
Nationality
Nigeria
Education
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Holy Rosary College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Felicity Okpete Ovai?

Nigerian engineer, civil servant and politician

When was Felicity Okpete Ovai born?

Felicity Okpete Ovai was born in 1961 in Degema.

What is Felicity Okpete Ovai's occupation?

Felicity Okpete Ovai is an engineer, civil servant, politician and civil engineer.

What nationality is Felicity Okpete Ovai?

Felicity Okpete Ovai is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felicity Okpete Ovai

· Wikidata: Q24702515

· DBpedia: Felicity Okpete Ovai

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