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Benedict Ayade (Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade) was born on 2 March, 1968 in Kakum, Cross River State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician (born 1968). Discover Benedict Ayade'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 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
2 March, 1968 |
| Birthday |
2 March |
| Birthplace |
Kakum, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 56 years old group.
Benedict Ayade Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Benedict Ayade height not available right now. We will update Benedict Ayade's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Benedict Ayade's Wife?
His wife is Linda Ayade
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Linda Ayade |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Benedict Ayade Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Benedict Ayade worth at the age of 56 years old? Benedict Ayade’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Benedict Ayade'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 |
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Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade (born 2 March 1968) is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State from 2015 to 2023.
He was born in Obudu LGA of Cross River State on 2 March 1968 to Peter Akinsheye Ayade and Beatrice Ngayi Ayade.
He hails from Kakum Village, Ipong Ward of Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
His parents were both devout Catholics.
His father worked as a public servant with the water board.
Benedict Ayade received his primary education at St. Stephens Primary School, Obudu, and proceeded to Government Secondary School, Obudu, Nigeria, for his secondary education.
(Honours) from the University of Ibadan in Ibadan, Nigeria (1984–1988).
He then proceeded to obtain his M.Sc.
in microbiology (1989–1990) and subsequently his Ph.D. in environmental microbiology from the same University of Ibadan (1990–1994), winning the Best Doctoral Dissertation Award in Environmental Microbiology.
Ayade also has an MBA (2000–2002) from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State.
Ayade is a lawyer with an LL.B. law degree (2006–2010) from Delta State University, Abraka.
Ayade went on to work as a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, where he was subsequently appointed professor.
From his work in groundwater remediation in Nigeria, Ayade invented a sewage treatment plant powered by solar energy.
He served as Senator for Cross River North from 2011 to 2015.
Ayade ventured into politics when he ran for a seat in the Nigerian Senate in the 2011 elections as a member of the PDP.
Ayade was elected by accumulating a total of 91,123 votes.
During his term in the Senate, Ayade held the position of vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology.
He was also a member of other committees such as Petroleum Downstream, Education, Drugs/Narcotics/Crime etc.
Ayade won the gubernatorial poll again on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 2015 elections in Cross River State, having polled 342,016 votes ahead of the All Progressives Congress candidate in the state, Odey Ochicha, with 53,983 votes.
Ayade was awarded the 2016 Vanguard Governor of the Year.
Ayade recontested in the 2019 gubernatorial elections as a member of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and was reelected as the governor of Cross River State.
Ayade was awarded the 2019 Champion Newspaper Governor of the Year.
On 24 August 2019, Ayade was invested as the Knight of St. John (KSJ) International by the Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Cathedral, the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Calabar.
In October 2022, he was awarded a national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by president Muhammadu Buhari.
Ayade is married to Dr. Linda Ayade and has 3 children.
His hobbies include reading, playing and watching games, as well as dancing.
Ayade was awarded the 2020 Leadership newspaper Governor of the year.
Ayade was also awarded the Blueprint Newspaper Governor of the Year on Agro-industrializatihin 2021.
The e award was in recognition of his developmental strides on Agro-industrialization.
