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Nigerian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stephen Orise Oru is a Nigerian politician. He is a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.[1]
Dr Stephen Orise Oru | |
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Federal Minister of Niger Delta | |
In office 9 July 2014 – 29 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Peter Godsday Orubebe |
Succeeded by | Usani Uguru Usani |
Personal details | |
Born | Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria |
Political party | The People's Democratic Party |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University Ohio State University |
Stephen Oru was born in Delta State, Ughelli North L.G.A. He attended Government College, Ughelli. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1974 and a Masters of Arts in Education in 1976 from Ahmadu Bello University. He furthered his studies in the United States where he obtained a PhD from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio in 1978[2]
Oru began his political career in 1982 with the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) as the Secretary of Youth Wing, Ughelli LGA, Bendel State. Since then, he has held various positions within Nigeria's political scene; some of which include:
Other notable non-political capacities held by Oru in the past:
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