Eberechi Wike
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Eberechi Wike | |
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 Wike at the Zonal Nutrition Summit in Port Harcourt | |
| First Lady of Rivers State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Preceded by | Judith Amaechi |
| Succeeded by | Valerie Fubara |
| Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice | |
| Assumed office 14 February 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Chibuike Amaechi |
| Preceded by | ?? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor 24 May 1972 Odiokwu, Ahoada West, Rivers State |
| Spouse | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Ikechukwu Obuzor |
| Alma mater | University of Science and Technology, Rivers State |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Eberechi Suzzette Wike (née Obuzor; born 24 May 1972) is a Nigerian jurist and lawyer. A judge in the Rivers State High Court, she is the wife of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.[1]
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 master's degree in law (LL.M.) from the University of Sussex.[2]
