Age, Biography and Wiki
Jolly Nyame was born on 25 December, 1955 in Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian Politician and Former Governor of Taraba State. Discover Jolly Nyame'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 68 years old?
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68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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25 December, 1955 |
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25 December |
| Birthplace |
Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 68 years old group.
Jolly Nyame Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Jolly Nyame height not available right now. We will update Jolly Nyame's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jolly Nyame Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jolly Nyame worth at the age of 68 years old? Jolly Nyame’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Jolly Nyame's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Jolly Nyame Social Network
Timeline
Jolly Tavoro Nyame (born 25 December 1955) in Zing Local Government Area of present-day Taraba State) was Governor of Taraba State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He also served as governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP)
Nyame was born on (Dec 25, 1955) in Zing, Taraba state to Christian Parents.
In line with his Christian faith, he took up a vocation in Priesthood and was Ordained a Reverend in the United Methodist Church of Nigeria.
Nyame joined politics in 1991, contested for Governor of Taraba state in 1992 and won.
His term as governor in 1992 was short-lived due to the military takeover of power.
In 1999, Nyame contested as a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and won.
He was also re-elected in 2003, making him the only individual to have won three governorship elections in Taraba state.
Upon leaving office in 2007, Nyame was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a fraud of 1.64 billion naira in a forty-one count charge of Fraud.
In 2007, Nyame admitted to misappropriating 180 million naira out of 250 million naira meant for stationaries in Taraba state and offered to return the same.
On May 30, 2018, Nyame was convicted by the High court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, under the ruling of Justice Adebukola Banjoko for the charges against him and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
He was asked to refund the monies he diverted.
In November 2018, The Court of Appeal in Abuja affirmed his conviction on 29 counts.
The Appellate court however reviewed the sentences imposed by the trial court and sentenced him to 5 separate 12 year term of imprisonment which were to run concurrently instead of the initial 14 year Jail term and ordered him to pay a fine of 185 million naira.
On 7 February 2020, the Supreme Court affirmed the 12 year jail term Judgment and set aside the fines imposed on him by the courts on the grounds that they were outrageous and done without any prompting.
On April 14, the federal government of Nigeria granted Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame a presidential pardon.
The action was criticised by civil society organisations and the general public.
Nyame is married to Priscilla J. T. Nyame.
