Eberechi Suzzette Wike (née Obuzor; born 24 May 1972) is a Justice of the Rivers State High Court. She is married to former

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Ezenwo Wike Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (born 13 December 1964) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory since 2023. He previously served as the governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023. He is an Ikw ...

who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and was the

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from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023.

Early life and education

Wike was born Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor in Odiokwu,

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. She comes from a Christian family consisting of Dr. and Mrs. Obuzor. She attended

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, where she received her LL.B. (Hons.) in 1996. Following her graduation, Wike successfully enrolled in Law School. She achieved the Barrister-at-Law degree (B.L.) in 1997. A year later, she was admitted to the Nigerian bar, eventually commencing practice in

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, Rivers State. Wike is a recipient of the

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award (UK). She also holds a master's degree in law (LL.M.) from the

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Career

Wike joined Efe Chambers as Legal Counsel in charge of litigation. She was later selected to serve as Magistrate Grade I. While in the service, she rose to Chief Magistrate Grade II, and from there became High Court judge in February 2012. She is a member of the

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Rivers State Branch, National and

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. Other memberships include Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and former member of Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria Rivers State.

References

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Early life and education

Career

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