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Chris Ekiyor (born March 17, 1972) is a dental surgeon and the president emeritus of the Ijaw Youth Council. He is the founder of RAHI Medical Outreach, an NGO that meets the health needs of rural Africa with a focus on the Niger Delta region.
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| Born | Chris 17 March 1972 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Benin. Federal University of Technology Owerri. Delta State University |
| Occupation | Dental surgeon |
| Spouse | Gloria Ekiyor |
| Children | 5 |
| Father | Thompson F. Ekiyor |
Early life
editEkiyor was born on March 17, 1972. His father, Thompson F. Ekiyor, is a retired policeman.
Education
editEkiyor attended GSS Rijau in Niger State, Nigeria, from 1984 until 1989. Following this, he attended the University of Benin, where he studied Dental Surgery in 2004. He also obtained his master's degree in public health from FUTO in 2015, and an MBA from Delta State University, Abraka, in 2016.[1]
Ekiyor also has Education From Delta State University, and The Federal University of Technology
Career
editEkiyor is the founder of RAHI Medical Outreach, senator at Junior Chambers International (JCI) and the convener of the Integration Summit Group, Nigeria.
He was the transition committee chairman, Patani Local Government Area, and also the past commissioner for commerce and industry, Delta State.[citation needed]
In 2008, Ekiyor was awarded a nonviolence stage 3 trainer, from the center for Nonviolence, University of Rhode Island, USA. He is also a recipient of the Nigerian Ambassador for Peace Award, BERN Switzerland. Youth Federation for World Peace Award (Geneva); Nonviolence Compliance Award from King-Lituli Transformation Centre, South Africa and Social Recognition Award from the University of East London Alumni Association (2016).[citation needed]
Boards and committees
editEkiyor is a member, gothe governing board of the governing board of Delta State University Teaching, Hospital, Oghara and secretary, Delta State Government Advocacy Committee against Oil Facility Vandalism.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Blogger (15 November 2022). "Chris Ekiyor Biography And Net Worth, Age, State, Tribe, Family, Wife, Occupation". Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Secretary, Delta State Government Advocacy Committee against Oil Facility Vandalism
- ^ Yusuf, Omotayo. "Niger Delta Avengers: Warri monarch tells Buhari what to do to Tompolo". Naij.com – Nigeria news. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
External links
edit- "Dr Chris Ekiyor Appointed Secretary of Delta State Advocacy Committee to Tackle Pipeline Vandalism". Scannewsnigeria.com. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "Dr. Chris Ekiyor Archives". The Eagle Online. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "EKIYOR: Militants May Re-Group If Niger Delta People Are Marginalised — News — The Guardian Nigeria". Guardian.ng. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "'I was almost killed by militants for proposing amnesty' – Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 30 October 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "Re-strategise, build strong opposition ahead of 2019, Ekiyor tells PDP". Vanguardngr.com. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "Only political will can resolve Niger Delta crisis – Ex-IYC President, Ekiyor". Dailypost.ng. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2017.