Kingsley Otuaro

Kingsley Otuaro
Deputy Governor of Delta State
In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
Governor	Ifeanyi Okowa
Preceded by	Amos Utuama
Succeeded by	Monday Onyeme
Personal details
Born	(1968-04-17) 17 April 1968 (age 56) Oporoza,Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria.
Relations	Chief Dennis Otuaro, Jerry Otuaro
Parent(s)	Mr Napoleon Burutu Otuaro, Mrs Penapena Otuaro
Education	Ambrose Alli University, University of Ibadan
Occupation	Politician

Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (born 16 April 1968) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as deputy governor of Delta State from May 2015 to May 2023.^[1][2][3]

Education

Otuaro obtained his LLB and honours in 1999 from the Bendel state University (presently Ambrose Alli University). He was called to bar in 2005. Special adviser to James Ibori on Community affairs.^{[4] [5]}

Professional career

Served as the Commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) before the board was dissolved. On re-constitution of the DESOPADEC board, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan re-appointed him to serve in same capacity from 2012 to 2014.^[6] A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, contested in the May 25, 2022 primary election which the current Governor of the state Sheriff Oborevwori was announced winner.

References

1. "Otuaro denies hand in Ugborodo community crisis". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
2. "How I rose from 'Creek' boy to dep gov- Otuaro". Vanguard News. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
3. "Homepage". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
4. Omonigho, Matthew (13 January 2018). "How I got revelation before I became deputy governor – Otuaro". Daily Post.
5. "Delta State Government".
6. "Delta State Government". Retrieved 2022-06-08.