Eberechi Wike

Eberechi Wike
Wike at the Zonal Nutrition Summit in Port Harcourt
First Lady of Rivers State
In office
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
GovernorEzenwo Nyesom Wike
Preceded byJudith Amaechi
Succeeded byValerie Fubara
Judge of the
Rivers State High Court of Justice
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 February 2012
Appointed byChibuike Amaechi
Preceded by??
Personal details
Born
Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor

(1972-05-24) 24 May 1972 (age 52)
Odiokwu, Ahoada West, Rivers State
NationalityNigerian
SpouseEzenwo Nyesom Wike
Children3
ParentIkechukwu Obuzor
Residence(s)Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Alma materUniversity of Science and Technology, Rivers State
ProfessionLawyer

Eberechi Suzzette Wike (née Obuzor; born 24 May 1972) is a Justice of the Rivers State High Court. She is married to former Governor Ezenwo Wike who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and was the First Lady of Rivers State from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023.[1]

Early life and education

Wike was born Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor in Odiokwu, Ahoada West of Rivers State. She comes from a Christian family consisting of Dr. and Mrs. Obuzor. She attended Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she received her LL.B. (Hons.) in 1996.

Following her graduation, Wike successfully enrolled in Law School. She achieved the Barrister-at-Law degree (B.L.) in 1997. A year later, she was admitted to the Nigerian bar, eventually commencing practice in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Wike is a recipient of the Chevening Scholarship award (UK). She also holds a masters degree in law (LL.M.) from the University of Sussex.[2]

Career

Wike joined Efe Chambers as Legal Counsel in charge of litigation. She was later selected to serve as Magistrate Grade I. While in the service, she rose to Chief Magistrate Grade II, and from there became High Court judge in February 2012.[2]

She is a member of the International Bar Association, International Federation of Women Lawyers Rivers State Branch, National and International Association of Women Judges. Other memberships include Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and former member of Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria Rivers State.

See also

References

  1. ^ "NASS Rivers State Caucus hails Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike as she marks her birthday". Vanguard News. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  2. ^ a b "Behold, brand-new first ladies!". Daily Trust. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of Rivers State
29 May 2015 – Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent