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{{Short description|Nigerian politician (born 1961)}}
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|name = Liyel Imoke
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|honorific_suffix = [[Order of the Niger|CON]]
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|office3 = [[Governor of Cross River State]]
|office3 = [[Governor of Cross River State]]
|term_start3 = 29 May 2007
|term_start3 = 29 May 2007
|term_end3 =May 2015
|term_end3 = May 2015
|predecessor3 = [[Donald Duke]]
|predecessor3 = [[Donald Duke]]
|successor3 =[[Benedict Ayade]]
|successor3 = [[Ben Ayade]]
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'''Liyel ''' (born 10 July 1961) was elected [[List of Governors of Cross River State|governor]] of [[Cross River State]] in [[Nigeria]] in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007. He is a member of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP).<ref name=self>{{cite web
'''Liyel Imoke''' {{post-nominals|country=NG|CON}} {{Audio|Ig-Liyel Imoke.ogg|listen|help=no}} (born 10 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician who served as the [[List of Governors of Cross River State|governor]] of [[Cross River State]], [[Nigeria]] from 29 May 2007 till 29 May 2015.<ref name="Television 2012">{{cite news|title=Liyel Imoke emerges victorious in Cross River elections|agency=[[Channels TV]]|date=2012-02-26|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2012/02/26/liyel-imoke-emerges-victorious-in-cross-river-elections/|access-date=2023-06-08}}</ref> He is a member of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP).<ref name=self>{{cite web|url=http://nggovernorsforum.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=|title=Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State|publisher=Nigeria Governors' Forum|access-date=2010-01-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727123133/http://nggovernorsforum.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=|archive-date=2011-07-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|url=http://nggovernorsforum.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=
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|title=Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State
|publisher=Nigeria Governors' Forum
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Liyel Imoke hails from Agbo tribe in [[Abi, Cross River|Abi]] Local Government Area of Cross River State.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idonsabi.com/tribes-in-cross-river/|title=Tribes in Cross River State - iDONSABI|website=idonsabi.com|access-date=2018-01-31}} {{Dead link|date=August 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>


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His father, Dr. Samuel Imoke, was a medical doctor who became a cabinet minister and leader of Parliament in the former [[Eastern Region, Nigeria|Eastern Region]].
Liyel Imoke is an Igbo from [[Agbo clan|Agbo Clan]] in [[Abi, Nigeria|Abi]] Local Government Area of Cross River State.<ref>{{cite web
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Liyel Imoke was born on 10 July 1961 at [[Ibadan]] in the then [[Western Region, Nigeria|Western Region]] of [[Nigeria]].<ref name=self/>
|url=http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/may/04/0032.html
|title=Re-inventing Nigeria
|author1=Oma Djebah |author2=Louis Achi |author3=Utibe Uko |author4=Constance Ikokwu |publisher=ThisDay
|date=2003-05-04
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>
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His father, Dr. Samuel Imoke was a medical doctor who became a cabinet minister and leader of Parliament in the former [[Eastern Region, Nigeria|Eastern Region]].
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Liyel Imoke was born on 10 July 1961 at [[Ibadan]] in the then [[Western Region, Nigeria|Western Region]] of Nigeria.<ref name=self/>


Liyel Imoke attended Mary Knoll College, Okuku, [[Ogoja]] and then the Federal Government College, [[Enugu]] (1973–1977) for his secondary education. He obtained a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Economics at the [[University of Maryland]] in the [[United States]] in 1982.
Liyel Imoke attended Mary Knoll College, Okuku, [[Ogoja]] and then the [[Federal Government College Enugu]] (1973–1977) for his secondary education. He obtained a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Economics at the [[University of Maryland]] in the [[United States]] in 1982.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-07-10|title=Imoke: As the avatar with nine-lives flexes at 60|url=https://www.thecable.ng/imoke-as-the-avatar-with-nine-lives-flexes-at-60/|access-date=2024-07-08|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref>


He then studied Law at the [[University of Buckingham]], [[England]], gaining an LLB degree in 1985, and then studied at the [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] where he gained a master's degree in Law. He completed his legal education at the [[Nigerian Law School]], [[Lagos]], in 1988.<ref name="self" />
He then studied law at the [[University of Buckingham]], [[England]], gaining an LLB degree in 1985, and then studied at the [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], where he gained a master's degree in Law. He completed his legal education at the [[Nigerian Law School]], [[Lagos]], in 1988.<ref name=self/>


Liyel Imoke practiced law in Washington, D. C. and Lagos between 1982 and 1992. He was principal partner of Liyel Imoke and Co., Lagos.<ref name="minprof">{{cite web
Liyel Imoke practiced law in Washington, D. C. and Lagos between 1982 and 1992. He was principal partner of Liyel Imoke and Co., Lagos.<ref name=minprof>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafirst.org/docs/ministers_profiles.htm|title=Ministers: A Biographical Summary|publisher=NigeriaFirst|access-date=2010-01-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060721044351/http://www.nigeriafirst.org/docs/ministers_profiles.htm|archive-date=2006-07-21}}</ref>
|url=http://www.nigeriafirst.org/docs/ministers_profiles.htm
|title=Ministers: A Biographical Summary
|publisher=NigeriaFirst
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>


==Early political career==
==Early political career==

In 1992, Liyel Imoke was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the age of 30 during the [[Ibrahim Babangida]] transition government. His term ended with the dissolution of the government in November 1993 by the military regime headed by General [[Sani Abacha]].<ref name=self/>
In 1992, Liyel Imoke was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the age of 30 during the [[Ibrahim Babangida]] transition government. His term ended with the dissolution of the government in November 1993 by the military regime headed by General [[Sani Abacha]].<ref name=self/>


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In 1999, he was appointed a Special Adviser on Public Utilities by President Olusegun Obasanjo. He was Executive Chairman of the Special Board charged with winding down the Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission.<ref name=self/>
In 1999, he was appointed a Special Adviser on Public Utilities by President Olusegun Obasanjo. He was Executive Chairman of the Special Board charged with winding down the Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission.<ref name=self/>
He was Chairman of Technical Board of the National Electric Power Authority.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/11/10/20011110cov02.html|title=PDP's Men of Power|last1=Odusile|first1=Waheed|last2=Essien|first2=Ufot|last3=Ologbondiyan|first3=Kola|last4=Djebah|first4=Oma|last5=Nwachuku|first5=Chris|work=[[This Day]]|date=2001-11-10|accessdate=2010-01-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202191041/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/11/10/20011110cov02.html|archive-date=2005-12-02}}</ref>
He was Chairman of Technical Board of the National Electric Power Authority.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/11/10/20011110cov02.html
|title=PDP's Men of Power
|author1=Waheed Odusile |author2=Ufot Essien |author3=Kola Ologbondiyan |author4=Oma Djebah |author5=Chris Nwachuku |publisher=ThisDay
|date=2001-11-10
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>


==Minister of Power and Steel==
==Minister of Power and Steel==
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In July 2003, Liyel Imoke was appointed Federal Minister of Power and Steel, and for a while was also Federal Minister of Education. Imoke implemented reforms laid out in the Nigerian Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, leading to establishment of the [[Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission]] (NERC), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the unbundling of the [[National Electric Power Authority]] (NEPA).<ref name=self/>


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In 2008, the House of Representatives set up a panel to look into how $16 billion for the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was disbursed, asking for testimony by Liyel Imoke and [[Olusegun Agagu]], who had also served as Minister of Power and Steel. The panel cleared Imoke of wrongdoing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/26032009/tue/eog1.html|title=Power probe: Nigerians which way to go?|last=Oluwadare|first=Sola|date=2009-03-25|work=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|access-date=2010-01-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907064959/http://www.tribune.com.ng/26032009/tue/eog1.html|archive-date=2009-09-07}}</ref>
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In July 2003, Liyel Imoke was appointed Federal Minister of Power and Steel, and for a while was also Federal Minister of Education. Imoke implemented reforms laid out in the Nigerian Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, leading to establishment of the Nigerian Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the unbundling of the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA).<ref name=self/>
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In July 2008 the [[Economic and Financial Crimes Commission]] said that Liyel Imoke was under investigation. Imoke had lost his constitutional immunity after his election as governor of Cross River state had been annulled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efccnigeria.org/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=297|title=EFCC Arraigns Jimoh Ibrahim today|date=2008-07-30|publisher=EFCC|access-date=2010-01-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717134716/http://www.efccnigeria.org/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=297|archive-date=17 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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In 2008, the House of Representatives set up a panel to look into how $16 billion for the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was disbursed, asking for testimony by Liyel Imoke and [[Olusegun Agagu]], who had also served as Minister of Power and Steel. The panel cleared Imoke of wrongdoing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/26032009/tue/eog1.html |title=Power probe: Nigerians which way to go? |author=Sola Oluwadare |date=2009-03-25 |publisher=Nigerian Tribune |accessdate=2010-01-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907064959/http://www.tribune.com.ng/26032009/tue/eog1.html |archivedate=September 7, 2009 }}</ref>
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In July 2008 the [[Economic and Financial Crimes Commission]] said that Liyel Imoke was under investigation. Imoke had lost his constitutional immunity after his election as governor of Cross River state had been annulled.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.efccnigeria.org/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=297
|title=EFCC Arraigns Jimoh Ibrahim today
|date=30 July 2008
|publisher=EFCC
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>


==Governor of Cross River State==
==Governor of Cross River State==
[[File:NigeriaCrossRiver.png|thumb|right|Cross River State in Nigeria]]
[[File:NigeriaCrossRiver.png|thumb|right|Cross River State in Nigeria]]
In April 2007, Liyel Imoke successfully ran for governor of Cross River State on the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP) platform. He took office on 29 May 2007. The election was annulled by an Election Appeal Tribunal in July 2008. He was elected again in a re-run on 23 August 2008.<ref>{{cite web
In April 2007, Liyel Imoke successfully ran for governor of Cross River State under the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP). He was sworn in on 29 May 2007. However, the election was annulled by an Election Appeal Tribunal in July 2008.<ref>{{cite news|work=[[DFaily Champion]]|title=Nigeria: Gov. Imoke Sacked|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/200807150360.html|access-date=2024-07-08|via=[[allAfrica]]}}</ref> He won a fresh election held on 23 August 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nigeria ruling party wins fifth state re-run vote|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/markets/oil/nigeria-ruling-party-wins-fifth-state-re-run-vote-idUSLP593792/|access-date=2024-07-08|agency=Reuters}}</ref> He also won the [[2012 Cross River State gubernatorial election]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/powergame/2008/aug/24/powergame-24-08-2008-001.htm|title=Liyel Imoke: Crossing the River a second time ...to victory foretold|last1=Eya|first1=Willy|last2=Bassey|first2=Bassey|date=2008-08-24|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|Daily Sun]]|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>

|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/powergame/2008/aug/24/powergame-24-08-2008-001.htm
==See also==
|title=LIYEL IMOKE: Crossing the River a second time ...to victory foretold
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*[[List of governors of Cross River State]]
|author1=WILLY EYA |author2=BASSEY BASSEY
|lastauthoramp=yes |date=August 24, 2008
|publisher=Daily Sun
|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Liyel Imoke
CON
Senator
In office
1992–1993
Federal Minister of Power and Steel
In office
July 2003 – January 2007
Governor of Cross River State
In office
29 May 2007 – May 2015
Preceded byDonald Duke
Succeeded byBen Ayade
Personal details
Born (1961-07-10) 10 July 1961 (age 63)

Liyel Imoke CON listenⓘ (born 10 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State, Nigeria from 29 May 2007 till 29 May 2015.[1] He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[2]

Background

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Liyel Imoke hails from Agbo tribe in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.[3]

His father, Dr. Samuel Imoke, was a medical doctor who became a cabinet minister and leader of Parliament in the former Eastern Region. Liyel Imoke was born on 10 July 1961 at Ibadan in the then Western Region of Nigeria.[2]

Liyel Imoke attended Mary Knoll College, Okuku, Ogoja and then the Federal Government College Enugu (1973–1977) for his secondary education. He obtained a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Economics at the University of Maryland in the United States in 1982.[4]

He then studied law at the University of Buckingham, England, gaining an LLB degree in 1985, and then studied at the American University in Washington, D.C., where he gained a master's degree in Law. He completed his legal education at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, in 1988.[2]

Liyel Imoke practiced law in Washington, D. C. and Lagos between 1982 and 1992. He was principal partner of Liyel Imoke and Co., Lagos.[5]

Early political career

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In 1992, Liyel Imoke was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the age of 30 during the Ibrahim Babangida transition government. His term ended with the dissolution of the government in November 1993 by the military regime headed by General Sani Abacha.[2]

Between 1993 and 1999, he was a Managing Consultant at Telsat Communications, Lagos; Executive Chairman of Value Mart Nigeria, Lagos, and Executive Director of Trident Petroleum and Gas, Lagos.[5]

In 1999, he was appointed a Special Adviser on Public Utilities by President Olusegun Obasanjo. He was Executive Chairman of the Special Board charged with winding down the Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission.[2] He was Chairman of Technical Board of the National Electric Power Authority.[6]

Minister of Power and Steel

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In July 2003, Liyel Imoke was appointed Federal Minister of Power and Steel, and for a while was also Federal Minister of Education. Imoke implemented reforms laid out in the Nigerian Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, leading to establishment of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the unbundling of the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA).[2]

In 2008, the House of Representatives set up a panel to look into how $16 billion for the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was disbursed, asking for testimony by Liyel Imoke and Olusegun Agagu, who had also served as Minister of Power and Steel. The panel cleared Imoke of wrongdoing.[7] In July 2008 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said that Liyel Imoke was under investigation. Imoke had lost his constitutional immunity after his election as governor of Cross River state had been annulled.[8]

Governor of Cross River State

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Cross River State in Nigeria

In April 2007, Liyel Imoke successfully ran for governor of Cross River State under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was sworn in on 29 May 2007. However, the election was annulled by an Election Appeal Tribunal in July 2008.[9] He won a fresh election held on 23 August 2008.[10] He also won the 2012 Cross River State gubernatorial election.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Liyel Imoke emerges victorious in Cross River elections". Channels TV. 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State". Nigeria Governors' Forum. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  3. ^ "Tribes in Cross River State - iDONSABI". idonsabi.com. Retrieved 2018-01-31. [permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Imoke: As the avatar with nine-lives flexes at 60". TheCable. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  5. ^ a b "Ministers: A Biographical Summary". NigeriaFirst. Archived from the original on 2006-07-21. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  6. ^ Odusile, Waheed; Essien, Ufot; Ologbondiyan, Kola; Djebah, Oma; Nwachuku, Chris (2001-11-10). "PDP's Men of Power". This Day. Archived from the original on 2005-12-02. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  7. ^ Oluwadare, Sola (2009-03-25). "Power probe: Nigerians which way to go?". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  8. ^ "EFCC Arraigns Jimoh Ibrahim today". EFCC. 2008-07-30. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  9. ^ "Nigeria: Gov. Imoke Sacked". DFaily Champion. Retrieved 2024-07-08 – via allAfrica.
  10. ^ "Nigeria ruling party wins fifth state re-run vote". Reuters. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  11. ^ Eya, Willy; Bassey, Bassey (2008-08-24). "Liyel Imoke: Crossing the River a second time ...to victory foretold". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
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