Ehie Ogerenye Edison Biography, Family, Education, Career And Net Worth

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Rt. Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison MHA is a Nigerian politician, former Deputy Speaker and the current Chief of Staff to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

He was a factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

He was elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly in 2015, and re-elected in the rerun election in 2016 and 2019 and represents the constituency of Ahoada East II under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

 

FAMILY

Hon. Edison was born October 8, 1986 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to the family of Late Chief Clinton Dollars Ehie and Mrs. Salome Ehie, both from the Ekpeye ethnic nationality in Rivers State.

He got married to his wife Pharm. Cynthia Edison (nee Obuzor) in 2019.

 

EDUCATION

Hon. Edison attended UPE Primary School and later pursued his education at Western Ahoada County High School in Ahoada Town.

 

He graduated with a degree in Law from Rivers State University (formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology) and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, as well as a Master’s in Petroleum Law.

 

 

CAREER

Hon. Edison started his Career as a liaison officer with ZB Joint Ventures and later Ferzinat Oil and Gas Company Limited.

 

Hon. Edison’s leadership journey began as the National President of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) and later as the National President of the Orashi Youth Council.

His involvement as the Youth Leader for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ahoada East Local Government Area showcased his commitment to community service.

 

A multifaceted individual, he is not only a seasoned politician but also a successful businessman, farmer, and devout Christian.

He was elected to the Rivers State House of Assembly in 2015 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Edison has consistently represented the Ahoada East II constituency.

 

His re-election in 2016, 2019, and 2023 attests to the trust and confidence the constituents place in him. In October 2023, he achieved another milestone by being elected as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

 

 

NET WORTH

Hon. Edison has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

 

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