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'''Goddy Jedy Agba''' [[Order of the Federal Republic|OFR]] (born August 20, 1958) is a [[Nigerian]] bureaucrat, [[politician]], farmer, author and former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation|Nigerian National Petroleum Company]] (NNPC). As of July 2019, he was a ministerial nominee from [[Cross River]] by the government of President [[Muhammadu Buhari|Mohammadu Bhuari]] .In 1983, he had his first Degree in International Studies from [[Ahmadu Bello University]], Zaria. He obtained his Master's Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from [[University of Lagos|University of Lagos,]] Akoka in 1989. Goddy joined Federal Civil Service in 1984 and retired at NNPC to join the Nigerian politics.
'''Goddy Jedy Agba''' [[Order of the Federal Republic|OFR]] (born August 20, 1958) is a [[Nigerian]] bureaucrat, [[politician]], farmer, author and former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation|Nigerian National Petroleum Company]] (NNPC). As of July 2019, he was nominated as a minister of the federal republic of Nigeria from [[Cross River]] by the government of President [[Muhammadu Buhari|Mohammadu Bhuari]] .In 1983, he had his first Degree in International Studies from [[Ahmadu Bello University]], Zaria. He obtained his Master's Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the [[University of Lagos|University of Lagos,]] Akoka in 1989. Goddy joined Federal Civil Service in 1984 and retired at NNPC to join the Nigerian politics.


== Background and education ==
== Background and education ==
Goddy was born into a royal family in [[Obudu]] in the year 1958 by King Uti J.D. Agba<ref>{{cite web |last1=Editor |url=https://guardian.ng/art/agba-feldman-oroko-for-november-guest-writer-session/ |website=The Guardian |accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref>.He bagged his first Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna state in 1983. He proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka in 1989 for his Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ifere |first1=Paul |title=The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, @60 by Ifere Paul |url=https://paradisenews.ng/35970/goddy-jedy-agba-ofr-60 |publisher=Paradise |accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref>.
Goddy was born into a royal family in [[Obudu]] in the year 1958 by King Uti J.D. Agba<ref>{{cite web |last1=Editor |url=https://guardian.ng/art/agba-feldman-oroko-for-november-guest-writer-session/ |website=The Guardian |accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref>. He bagged his first degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State In 1983. in 1989, he proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Ifere |first1=Paul |title=The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, @60 by Ifere Paul |url=https://paradisenews.ng/35970/goddy-jedy-agba-ofr-60 |publisher=Paradise |accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref>. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) On September 2012<ref name=":0" />. Goddy's autobiography, "Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba" was presented to the public on November 18, 2017.The book reflected on the influence of his father, who is one of the paramount rulers in Cross River,,on his life <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/autobiography-of-goddy-jedy-agba-for-public-presentation/|title=Autobiography of Goddy Jedy Agba for public presentation|date=2017-11-14|website=The Nation Newspaper|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2017/11/autobiography-goddy-jedy-agba-public-presentation/|title=Autobiography of goddy Jedy Agba for Public presentation|last=Editor|first=Online|date=2017-11-14|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-31}}</ref>. In July 2019, he was nominated for a ministerial position by the government of President Mohammadu Bhuari<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/343898-for-the-records-full-list-of-43-ministers-cleared-by-senate.html|title=FOR THE RECORDS: Full list of 43 ministers cleared by Senate|last=Iroanusi|first=QueenEsther|date=2019-07-30|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/07/30/ministerial-screening-oil-bunkering-not-crime-goddy-jedy-agba/|title=Ministerial screening: Oil bunkering not a crime - Goddy Jedy-Agba|last=Usman|first=Samson Atekojo|date=2019-07-30|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-31}}</ref>






==Reference==
==Reference==

Revision as of 23:12, 31 July 2019

Goddy Jedy Agba OFR
Former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)
Personal details
BornAugust 20, 1958
Obudu, Cross Rivers State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
University of Lagos.
OccupationPublic servant

Goddy Jedy Agba OFR (born August 20, 1958) is a Nigerian bureaucrat, politician, farmer, author and former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). As of July 2019, he was nominated as a minister of the federal republic of Nigeria from Cross River by the government of President Mohammadu Bhuari .In 1983, he had his first Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He obtained his Master's Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, Akoka in 1989. Goddy joined Federal Civil Service in 1984 and retired at NNPC to join the Nigerian politics.

Background and education

Goddy was born into a royal family in Obudu in the year 1958 by King Uti J.D. Agba[1]. He bagged his first degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State In 1983. in 1989, he proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy[2]. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) On September 2012[2]. Goddy's autobiography, "Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba" was presented to the public on November 18, 2017.The book reflected on the influence of his father, who is one of the paramount rulers in Cross River,,on his life [3][4]. In July 2019, he was nominated for a ministerial position by the government of President Mohammadu Bhuari[5][6]


Reference

  1. ^ Editor. The Guardian https://guardian.ng/art/agba-feldman-oroko-for-november-guest-writer-session/. Retrieved 31 July 2019. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ a b Ifere, Paul. "The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, @60 by Ifere Paul". Paradise. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Autobiography of Goddy Jedy Agba for public presentation". The Nation Newspaper. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  4. ^ Editor, Online (14 November 2017). "Autobiography of goddy Jedy Agba for Public presentation". Newtelegraph. Retrieved 31 July 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Iroanusi, QueenEsther (30 July 2019). "FOR THE RECORDS: Full list of 43 ministers cleared by Senate". Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  6. ^ Usman, Samson Atekojo (30 July 2019). "Ministerial screening: Oil bunkering not a crime - Goddy Jedy-Agba". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

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