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'''David Edevbie''' is a Nigerian politician and a former candidate of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]], (PDP) for [[2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections]] in [[Delta state]]<ref name="thisdaylive.com">Omon-Julius Onabu,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/07/08/court-removes-oborevwori-installs-edevbie-as-delta-pdp-guber-candidate/|title=Court Removes Oborevwori, Installs Edevbie as Delta PDP Guber Candidate|website =thisdaylive.com|date=30 July 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="vanguardngr.com">Ikechukwu Nnochiri,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/delta-gov-poll-recognise-me-as-pdp-candidate-edevbie-tells-inec/|title=Delta gov poll: Recognise me as PDP candidate, Edevbie tells INEC
'''David Edevbie''' is a Nigerian politician and a former candidate of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]], (PDP) for [[2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections]] in [[Delta state]]<ref name="thisdaylive.com">Omon-Julius Onabu, {{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/07/08/court-removes-oborevwori-installs-edevbie-as-delta-pdp-guber-candidate/|title=Court Removes Oborevwori, Installs Edevbie as Delta PDP Guber Candidate|website =thisdaylive.com|date=30 July 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="vanguardngr.com">Ikechukwu Nnochiri, {{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/delta-gov-poll-recognise-me-as-pdp-candidate-edevbie-tells-inec/|title=Delta gov poll: Recognise me as PDP candidate, Edevbie tells INEC
|website =vanguardngr.com|date=18 July 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He lost to [[Sheriff Oborevwori]].
|website =vanguardngr.com|date=18 July 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He lost to [[Sheriff Oborevwori]].


Edevbie was the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning under the [[James Ibori]]-led Administration between June 1999 to September 2005.<ref name="THIS2">Allison Abanum,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/12/22/david-edevbie-exceptional-leader-58/|title=David Edevbie: Exceptional Leader @ 58|website =thisdaylive.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He also served as the Commissioner of Finance under Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]] from 2015 to 2019.<ref name="sunnewsonline.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/why-i-want-to-govern-delta-state-david-edevbie/|title=Why I want to govern Delta State –David Edevbie|website =sunnewsonline.com|date=14 October 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Edevbie served as the Finance Director of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Campaign Organization in 2006–2007 and later as Principal Secretary to President [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]] from 2008 to 2010.<ref name="THIS2" /> His most recent role in the public life was as Chief of Staff to Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]], which he left to pursue his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State.<ref name="David Edevbie: Technocrat as Delta">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/david-edevbie-technocrat-as-delta-chief-of-staff/|title=David Edevbie: Technocrat as Delta Chief of Staff|website =vanguardngr.com|date=7 December 2020|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>
Edevbie was the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning under the [[James Ibori]]-led Administration between June 1999 to September 2005.<ref name="THIS2">Allison Abanum,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/12/22/david-edevbie-exceptional-leader-58/|title=David Edevbie: Exceptional Leader @ 58|website =thisdaylive.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He also served as the Commissioner of Finance under Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]] from 2015 to 2019.<ref name="sunnewsonline.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/why-i-want-to-govern-delta-state-david-edevbie/|title=Why I want to govern Delta State –David Edevbie|website =sunnewsonline.com|first= Chukwudi|last=Nweje|date=14 October 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Edevbie served as the Finance Director of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Campaign Organization in 2006–2007 and later as Principal Secretary to President [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]] from 2008 to 2010.<ref name="THIS2" /> His most recent role in the public life was as Chief of Staff to Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]], which he left to pursue his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State.<ref name="David Edevbie: Technocrat as Delta">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/david-edevbie-technocrat-as-delta-chief-of-staff/|title=David Edevbie: Technocrat as Delta Chief of Staff|website =vanguardngr.com|date=7 December 2020|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Edevbie studied [[Economics]] at the [[University of Lagos]] and graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in 1985. He studied Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Corporate Finance from [[Cardiff Business School]] of The [[University of Wales]] – [[Cardiff]], UK between 1987 and 1988.<ref name="David Edevbie: Simply the best to s">Uzoalu Odili,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/david-edevbie-simply-the-best-to-succeed-okowa/|title=David Edevbie: Simply the best to succeed Okowa|website =vanguardngr.com|date=6 February 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Edevbie did the Advanced Management Program at [[Harvard Business School]], 2003.<ref>Onyeka Ibe,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-2023-when-a-technocrat-comes-calling/|title=Delta 2023: When a technocrat comes calling|website =vanguardngr.com|date=11 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>
Edevbie studied [[Economics]] at the [[University of Lagos]] and graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in 1985. He studied for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Corporate Finance from [[Cardiff Business School]] of The [[University of Wales]] – [[Cardiff]], UK between 1987 and 1988.<ref name="David Edevbie: Simply the best to s">Uzoalu Odili,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/david-edevbie-simply-the-best-to-succeed-okowa/|title=David Edevbie: Simply the best to succeed Okowa|website =vanguardngr.com|date=6 February 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Edevbie did the Advanced Management Program at [[Harvard Business School]], 2003.<ref>[[Onyeka Ibe]], {{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-2023-when-a-technocrat-comes-calling/|title=Delta 2023: When a technocrat comes calling|website =vanguardngr.com|date=11 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== Project finance and administration ===
=== Project finance and administration ===
Edevbie worked with [[Barclays]] Bank Plc, UK as a trainee through the bank's Management Development Programme.<ref name="VAN">Amos Oweifighe,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-2023-edevbie-belongs-to-unusual-breed/|title=DELTA 2023: Edevbie belongs to unusual breed|website =vanguardngr.com|date=7 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Between 1988 and 1992, he rose to the position of Manager's Assistant, Corporate Lending.<ref name="VAN" />
Edevbie worked with [[Barclays]] Bank Plc, UK as a trainee through the bank's Management Development Programme.<ref name="VAN">Amos Oweifighe,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-2023-edevbie-belongs-to-unusual-breed/|title=DELTA 2023: Edevbie belongs to unusual breed|website =vanguardngr.com|date=7 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> Between 1988 and 1992, he rose to the position of Manager's Assistant, Corporate Lending.<ref name="VAN" />


In 1992, he worked with [[Hill Samuel]], a U.K. Merchant Bank, as an Investment Banking Executive.<ref name="VAN" /> In 1995, he worked with the [[Commonwealth Development Corporation]] (CDC), UK (CDC Group) as an Investment Officer responsible for [[Asia-Pacific|Asia & Pacific Regions]].<ref name="FLA">Fred Edoreh,{{cite web |url=https://flashpointnews.com/2022/05/02/david-edevbie-the-hope-of-delta-by-fred-edoreh/|title=David Edevbie: THE HOPE OF DELTA |website =flashpointnews.com|date=23 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> In 1996, he was promoted to Deputy Country Head, and was responsible for establishing the CDC Philippines Office.<ref name="FLA" /> In March 1998, he returned to the London Office and was promoted to Investment Manager.<ref name="FLA" />
In 1992, he worked with [[Hill Samuel]], a U.K. merchant bank, as an Investment Banking Executive.<ref name="VAN" /> In 1995, he worked with the [[Commonwealth Development Corporation]] (CDC), UK (CDC Group), as an Investment Officer responsible for [[Asia-Pacific|Asia & Pacific Regions]].<ref name="FLA">Fred Edoreh, {{cite web |url=https://flashpointnews.com/2022/05/02/david-edevbie-the-hope-of-delta-by-fred-edoreh/|title=David Edevbie: THE HOPE OF DELTA |website =flashpointnews.com|date=23 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> In 1996, he was promoted to Deputy Country Head, and was responsible for establishing the CDC Philippines Office.<ref name="FLA" /> In March 1998, he returned to the London Office and was promoted to Investment Manager.<ref name="FLA" />


Edevbie worked as a Principal Consultant for ''Avantgarde Project Finance Advisory & Monitoring Consultancy'', [[Lagos]] from 2010 to 2015.<ref name="govbusinessjournal.ng">{{cite web |url=https://govbusinessjournal.ng/2021/07/29/olorogun-david-edevbie-personality-profile-of-the-banker-technocrat-and-politician-who-secured-the-first-a-international-credit-rating-for-delta-state/|title=Olorogun David Edevbie: Personality profile of the banker, technocrat and politician who secured the first A+ international credit rating for Delta State|website =govbusinessjournal.ng|date=29 July 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>
Edevbie worked as a Principal Consultant for ''Avantgarde Project Finance Advisory & Monitoring Consultancy'', [[Lagos]], from 2010 to 2015.<ref name="govbusinessjournal.ng">{{cite web |url=https://govbusinessjournal.ng/2021/07/29/olorogun-david-edevbie-personality-profile-of-the-banker-technocrat-and-politician-who-secured-the-first-a-international-credit-rating-for-delta-state/|title=Olorogun David Edevbie: Personality profile of the banker, technocrat and politician who secured the first A+ international credit rating for Delta State|website =govbusinessjournal.ng|date=29 July 2021|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>


=== Delta State politics ===
=== Delta State politics ===
In June 1999, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Delta State.<ref name="A Deep Dive on David Edevbie">Allison Abanum,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/04/30/a-deep-dive-on-david-edevbie/|title=A Deep Dive on David Edevbie|website =thisdaylive.com|date=30 April 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> In 2006, he was invited by one of the then PDP Presidential Aspirants, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]] to join his small campaign team as Director of Finance and Strategy.<ref name="independent.ng">{{cite web |url=https://independent.ng/im-well-equipped-to-provide-developmental-solutions-to-deltas-challenges-edevbie/|title=I'm Well Equipped To Provide Developmental Solutions To Delta's Challenges – Edevbie |website =independent.ng|date=24 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>
In June 1999, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Delta State.<ref name="A Deep Dive on David Edevbie">Allison Abanum,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/04/30/a-deep-dive-on-david-edevbie/|title=A Deep Dive on David Edevbie|website =thisdaylive.com|date=30 April 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> In 2006, he was invited by one of the then PDP Presidential Aspirants, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]] to join his small campaign team as Director of Finance and Strategy.<ref name="independent.ng">{{cite web |url=https://independent.ng/im-well-equipped-to-provide-developmental-solutions-to-deltas-challenges-edevbie/|title=I'm Well Equipped To Provide Developmental Solutions To Delta's Challenges – Edevbie |website =independent.ng|date=24 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>


In 2008, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua|President Yar’Adua]] appointed him as Principal Secretary to the President (PSP) to take over the responsibilities of the out-going Chief of Staff.<ref name="THIS">{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/08/edevbie-okowa-is-my-friend-and-political-leader/|title=Edevbie: Okowa is My Friend and Political Leader|website =thisdaylive.com|date=8 June 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He remained in the Presidency until shortly after President Yar’Adua's death in April 2010.<ref name="THIS" />
In 2008, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua|President Yar’Adua]] appointed him as Principal Secretary to the President (PSP) to take over the responsibilities of the out-going Chief of Staff.<ref name="THIS">{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/08/edevbie-okowa-is-my-friend-and-political-leader/|title=Edevbie: Okowa is My Friend and Political Leader|website =thisdaylive.com|date=8 June 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He remained in the Presidency until shortly after President Yar’Adua's death in April 2010.<ref name="THIS" />


In 2015, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner of Finance, Delta State until May 2019.<ref name="VAN2">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/my-modernise-delta-agenda-will-take-deltans-into-greater-prosperity-edevbie/|title=My 'Modernise Delta' agenda will take Deltans into greater prosperity — Edevbie|website =vanguardngr.com|date=22 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He also served as the Chief of Staff to Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]] from June, 2019 to May, 2021.<ref name="VAN2" />
In 2015, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner of Finance, Delta State until May 2019.<ref name="VAN2">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/my-modernise-delta-agenda-will-take-deltans-into-greater-prosperity-edevbie/|title=My 'Modernise Delta' agenda will take Deltans into greater prosperity — Edevbie|website =vanguardngr.com|date=22 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> He also served as the Chief of Staff to Governor [[Ifeanyi Okowa]] from June 2019 to May 2021.<ref name="VAN2" />


In 2021, Edevbie began pursuing his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State under the platform of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]] for the oncoming 2023 gubernatorial elections in Delta State, Nigeria.<ref name="Delta PDP primaries: Edevbie, Manag">Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-pdp-primaries-edevbie-manager-otuaro-others-react-to-oborevworis-victory/|title=Delta PDP primaries: Edevbie, Manager, Otuaro, others react to Oborevwori's victory|website =vanguardngr.com|date=27 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="Edevbie: Delta PDP Crisis Over Soon">Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha,{{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/08/04/edevbie-delta-pdp-crisis-over-soon/|title=Edevbie: Delta PDP Crisis Over Soon|website =thisdaylive.com|date=4 August 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>
In 2021, Edevbie began pursuing his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State under the platform of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] for the oncoming 2023 gubernatorial elections in Delta State, Nigeria.<ref name="Delta PDP primaries: Edevbie, Manag">Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha,{{cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/delta-pdp-primaries-edevbie-manager-otuaro-others-react-to-oborevworis-victory/|title=Delta PDP primaries: Edevbie, Manager, Otuaro, others react to Oborevwori's victory|website =vanguardngr.com|date=27 May 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="Edevbie: Delta PDP Crisis Over Soon">Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha, {{cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/08/04/edevbie-delta-pdp-crisis-over-soon/|title=Edevbie: Delta PDP Crisis Over Soon|website =thisdaylive.com|date=4 August 2022|access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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David Edevbie
NationalityNigerian
OccupationPolitician
Known forPeoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for 2023 gubernatorial elections in Delta State, Nigeria
Political partyPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)

David Edevbie is a Nigerian politician and a former candidate of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP) for 2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections in Delta state[1][2] He lost to Sheriff Oborevwori.

Edevbie was the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning under the James Ibori-led Administration between June 1999 to September 2005.[3] He also served as the Commissioner of Finance under Governor Ifeanyi Okowa from 2015 to 2019.[4] Edevbie served as the Finance Director of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Campaign Organization in 2006–2007 and later as Principal Secretary to President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua from 2008 to 2010.[3] His most recent role in the public life was as Chief of Staff to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, which he left to pursue his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State.[5]

Education[edit]

Edevbie studied Economics at the University of Lagos and graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in 1985. He studied for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Corporate Finance from Cardiff Business School of The University of Wales – Cardiff, UK between 1987 and 1988.[6] Edevbie did the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, 2003.[7]

Career[edit]

Project finance and administration[edit]

Edevbie worked with Barclays Bank Plc, UK as a trainee through the bank's Management Development Programme.[8] Between 1988 and 1992, he rose to the position of Manager's Assistant, Corporate Lending.[8]

In 1992, he worked with Hill Samuel, a U.K. merchant bank, as an Investment Banking Executive.[8] In 1995, he worked with the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), UK (CDC Group), as an Investment Officer responsible for Asia & Pacific Regions.[9] In 1996, he was promoted to Deputy Country Head, and was responsible for establishing the CDC Philippines Office.[9] In March 1998, he returned to the London Office and was promoted to Investment Manager.[9]

Edevbie worked as a Principal Consultant for Avantgarde Project Finance Advisory & Monitoring Consultancy, Lagos, from 2010 to 2015.[10]

Delta State politics[edit]

In June 1999, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Delta State.[11] In 2006, he was invited by one of the then PDP Presidential Aspirants, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to join his small campaign team as Director of Finance and Strategy.[12]

In 2008, President Yar’Adua appointed him as Principal Secretary to the President (PSP) to take over the responsibilities of the out-going Chief of Staff.[13] He remained in the Presidency until shortly after President Yar’Adua's death in April 2010.[13]

In 2015, Edevbie was appointed Commissioner of Finance, Delta State until May 2019.[14] He also served as the Chief of Staff to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa from June 2019 to May 2021.[14]

In 2021, Edevbie began pursuing his aspiration to become the next governor of Delta State under the platform of the People's Democratic Party for the oncoming 2023 gubernatorial elections in Delta State, Nigeria.[15][16]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Omon-Julius Onabu, "Court Removes Oborevwori, Installs Edevbie as Delta PDP Guber Candidate". thisdaylive.com. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  2. ^ Ikechukwu Nnochiri, "Delta gov poll: Recognise me as PDP candidate, Edevbie tells INEC". vanguardngr.com. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b Allison Abanum,"David Edevbie: Exceptional Leader @ 58". thisdaylive.com. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  4. ^ Nweje, Chukwudi (14 October 2021). "Why I want to govern Delta State –David Edevbie". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  5. ^ "David Edevbie: Technocrat as Delta Chief of Staff". vanguardngr.com. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  6. ^ Uzoalu Odili,"David Edevbie: Simply the best to succeed Okowa". vanguardngr.com. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  7. ^ Onyeka Ibe, "Delta 2023: When a technocrat comes calling". vanguardngr.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  8. ^ a b c Amos Oweifighe,"DELTA 2023: Edevbie belongs to unusual breed". vanguardngr.com. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  9. ^ a b c Fred Edoreh, "David Edevbie: THE HOPE OF DELTA". flashpointnews.com. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Olorogun David Edevbie: Personality profile of the banker, technocrat and politician who secured the first A+ international credit rating for Delta State". govbusinessjournal.ng. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  11. ^ Allison Abanum,"A Deep Dive on David Edevbie". thisdaylive.com. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  12. ^ "I'm Well Equipped To Provide Developmental Solutions To Delta's Challenges – Edevbie". independent.ng. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Edevbie: Okowa is My Friend and Political Leader". thisdaylive.com. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  14. ^ a b "My 'Modernise Delta' agenda will take Deltans into greater prosperity — Edevbie". vanguardngr.com. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  15. ^ Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha,"Delta PDP primaries: Edevbie, Manager, Otuaro, others react to Oborevwori's victory". vanguardngr.com. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  16. ^ Emma Amaize, Ephraim Oseji & Ochuko Akuopha, "Edevbie: Delta PDP Crisis Over Soon". thisdaylive.com. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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