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Henry Seriake Dickson

Henry Seriake Dickson

Governor of Bayelsa State (27 January 2012 - 14 February 2020)

BayelsaPDP60 yearsUniversity of Lagos (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
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Offices
2
Achievements
4
Elections
0
Court cases
3
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Previous Party Affiliations

    PDP throughout

  • 2
    Political Ideology

    Centrist; PDP loyalist

  • 3
    Spouse

    Dr. (Mrs.) Rachel Dickson

  • 4
    Children

    Multiple children

  • 5
    Family Background

    Ijaw Christian family from Sagbama

  • 6
    Key Accountability Finding

    No criminal conviction. Successor to Jonathan as Bayelsa Governor.

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Henry Seriake Dickson
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About

Ideology: Centrist; PDP loyalist

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held3
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeSenator (Bayelsa West)

Personal

Age
60 years
Born
Dec 22, 1965
Place of Birth
Sagbama, Bayelsa State
Education
University of Lagos (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
Ethnicity
Ijaw
Religion
Christianity

Offices Held

  1. 2023 – Present
    Senator (Bayelsa West)
  2. 2012 – 2020
    Governor of Bayelsa State
  3. 2007 – 2012
    Member, House of Representatives

Recent Achievements

  • Restoration Agenda
    Education and infrastructure focus; built new state university and federal medical centre [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Bayelsa Restoration Bonds
    Issued state bonds; mixed reception [src:profiles:details:v1]