Nyesom Wike biography, Net Worth, Wife, Children, House, Cars

Let’s take a look at Nyesom Wike biography, the current Governor of Rivers State and one of Nigeria’s most successful politicians.

He has held this post since 2015, when he was elected during the general elections in his home country.

Nyesom Wike biography

Wike is well-known for his advocacy for oil-producing states like Rivers to get more Government attention from Abuja.

He is also an inspiration to many people in and outside of Nigeria due to his numerous achievements both as a politician and public servant.

Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike is an example of what can be achieved with hard work, dedication and a commitment to public service.

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Education

Wike was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, he attended Government Secondary School Eneka, where he obtained his O’level certificate.

Afterward, he studied at Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUT) where he got his bachelor’s degree in Law.

Later, he completed his studies in Nigeria Law School and earned a Master’s degree in Political and Administrative Studies from RSUT as well.

Nyesom Wike Career

Nyesom Wike is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who was the Governor of Rivers State from 2015 up until the present day.

After his education, Wike worked briefly in private legal practice before delving into politics.

He held the position of Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) for two consecutive terms between 1999 to 2007.

During this period, he also served as Deputy President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in 2004 and later became its President.

In addition, he was an African representative in the Commonwealth Local Governments Forum.

Nyesom Wike graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 1994, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Law.

Afterward, he returned to his hometown as a teacher before rising through the political ranks and becoming the Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA).

Wike was then appointed Chief of Staff of Rivers State in 2011 and served as Minister of Education for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In late 2014, he resigned from his ministerial post to run for Governor of Rivers State on the People’s Democratic Party ticket.

Wike won both the primary elections and general election in 2015 and was successfully re-elected as Rivers State Governor in 2019.

Nyesom Wike Wife and Children

Nyesom Wike is married to Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor Wike, who is 48 years old, and the couple is blessed with three children namely Jordan Wike, Joaquin Wike, and Jazmyne Wike.

Net Worth

Nyesom Wike is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has earned himself wealth, power and respect.

He currently serves as the Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria and is amongst the richest governors in his country, with an estimated net worth of around $600 million.

Nyesom Wike Salary as River State Governor

According to the Nigerian News Agency (NAN), Nyesom Wike’s salary as Rivers State governor is ₦3,513,000 per month. At the same time, the current salary of the Governor of Rivers State, is an annual salary of ₦486,000,000.00 with additional benefits and allowances.

Houses and Cars

Governor Nyesom Wike is certainly a man of high taste and his brand-new house located at Ada George Road in Port Harcourt attests to this fact. 

A multi-million naira Mansion that speaks a high volume of wealth.

Wike also possesses an impressive collection of cars which consists of Bulletproof Range Rover Autobiography, Bulletproof 2019 Toyota Highlander, Lexus LX570, Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, 5 Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, 3 Toyota Hilux trucks and many more.

This article was updated 3 weeks ago