Age, Biography and Wiki
Dakuku Peterside was born on 31 December, 1970 in Biriye, Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria, is a Turnaround expert / Politician. Discover Dakuku Peterside's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
31 December 1970 |
| Birthday |
31 December |
| Birthplace |
Biriye, Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Dakuku Peterside Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Dakuku Peterside height not available right now. We will update Dakuku Peterside's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Dakuku Peterside's Wife?
His wife is Elima Dakuku
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Elima Dakuku |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Soba, Belema and Tamuno |
Dakuku Peterside Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dakuku Peterside worth at the age of 53 years old? Dakuku Peterside’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Dakuku Peterside's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Dakuku Peterside Social Network
Timeline
Dakuku Adol Peterside is a Nigerian politician.
Having graduated from Okrika Grammar School in 1986/87, he went to Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) in Port Harcourt, where he studied medical laboratory sciences, specializing in haematology and blood transfusion.
He was elected National President, National Union of Rivers State Students in January 1992.
He was also editor of the student paper Kampuswatch.
Peterside returned to RSUST and earned a master's degree in Management.
He got his doctoral degree from the University of Port Harcourt.
Peterside is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a member of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria.
When he graduated from RSUST, he joined public service.
He was first appointed Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State Peter Odili on Student and Youth Affairs in August 1999 at the age of 29.
Before serving as commissioner of Works, Peterside had served as Executive Director, Development and Leadership Institute 2003–2007, Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on works (2003–2005), chairman, Opobo–Nkoro LGA (2002–2003), Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on Youths and Student Affairs (1999–2002).
He also served concurrently on the Board of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.
He served as Rivers State Commissioner of Works from October 2007 to January 2011.
As Commissioner of works, he managed the largest construction portfolio ever in the history of state government's construction, supervising a total of 200 road projects (totaling 1,000 km), 5 flyover bridges, and 10 bridges in four years.
Peterside was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, and served between May 2011 and May 2015 as chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) where he had the privilege to oversight strategic National Oil and Gas establishments such as Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company.
He co-over sighted Petroleum Technology Development Fund.
He led other legislators to sponsor and champion the Petroleum Industry Bill as chairman of the technical Committee of the House of Representatives.
He presented a total of 36 scholar papers in five countries on the reform of Oil and Gas industry and government institutions in developing countries.
He was formerly the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency since March 2016.
Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives.
Peterside was born in Biriye, Kingdom of Opobo, and grew up in Azumini, Aba in present-day Abia State, and in Kaduna and Port Harcourt at various times.
In March 2020, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari replaced Peterside with Bashir Jamo as Director-General of NIMASA.
Peterside is married to Elima Dakuku Peterside, a lawyer and with three children, Soba, Belema and Tamuno.
