PROFILE OF THE MAN CHIEF (DR.) SOLOMON IYOBOSA EDEBIRI PHD, D.SC, (JP), MON

Chief Dr. Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri hails from Iguogbe in Isi Community of Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. Chief (Dr.) Edebiri was born on 22nd day of April, 1962 to the family of Late Mr. David Eiremwanarue and Madam Christiana Omosukpon Edebiri.

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri’s childhood life was spent both in the village and in the city having started his primary education at St Andrew’s Primary School, Iguogbe and later proceeded to Ovoramwen Primary School in Benin City to continue his academic pursuit which took him to Warri and eventually to the United Kingdom.

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri has rendered services from the meanest casual labourers’ job, bush cutting then through the low class civil service job as a classroom teacher, challenging oilfield service engineer’s job and today as a chief executive of numerous successful indigenous organisation.

As stated earlier, his life started in the village then proceeded to Benin for his early school days and thereafter since 1980 has travelled to all 36 states in Nigeria visiting over 200 cities across the country.

EDUCATION:

Chief (Dr.) Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri PhD, D.sc, (JP) MON began his educational career at the Ovonramwen Primary School in 1967 and finally in 2013 obtained a Ph.D degree from the European American University.

In 2014, He obtained a Doctor of Science Award (honoris Causa) from the Commonwealth University, Belize City.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:

The summary of Institutions attended and qualifications Obtained are hereunder listed.

Ovoramwen Primary School, Benin City – 1972

Western Boys High School, Benin City – 1979

Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Warri – 1985

University of Leicester, United Kingdom (PGD) – 2007

European-American University (Masters) – 2011

European – American University (PhD) – 2013

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* 1st School Leaving Certificate

* Secondary School Certificate.

* Petroleum Training Institute Certificate in General Welding, Effurun, Delta State

* Petroleum Training Institute National Diploma in Welding and Fabrication, Effurun,

Delta State.

* Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, University of Leicester

* Masters in Business Administration, European – American University

* Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, European-American University

* Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Commonwealth University, Belize City, Belize

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION:

(a). Basic Sales Course

(b). Non-intrusive Inspection Technology, Corrosion Monitoring Technology

(c). Product Technical Training

(d). Drilling and Completions

(e). Down hole Hydraulics and cementing

(f). Advance sales course

(g). Engineering repairs and protection technology

(h). Horizontal well completions

(i). Inflatable Packer application technology

(j). Thru tubing applications technology

(k). Work over and remedial operations

(l). Fire Prevention and fighting

(m). Safe handling of chemicals

(n). Journey management

(o). Professional studies in Leadership

WORK:

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri started his working career as a teacher in Oguola Primary School in 1979, Arinze Primary School and Usi Primary School, Benin city.

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri worked as a Welding/Maintenance Supervisor under the employment of Richwilson Services Limited from 1985 to 1987.

He went into private business in 1987 and in 1989 Typha Cenia Nigeria Limited was established by him.

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri’s on the Job Training which he undertook in both the UK and Nigeria, covered the areas of Drilling, Completions, Work-Over Operations, Non-Intrusive Inspection, Corrosion Control, Safety and Journey Management.

MANAGEMENT AND KEY POSITIONS HELD:

Chairman/Managing Director, Typha Cenia Nigeria Limited

Chairman/Managing Director, Thortex Nigeria Limited

Chairman/Managing Director, Synia Nigeria Limited

Chairman Sifawa Transport and Logistics Limited

Chairman Sifawa Dynasty Limited

Chairman/CEO KSD group Nigeria Limited

Chairman/Managing Director David’s Mines Limited

Chairman/CEO Viva Angels Limited

President, Eagle Finance group, Ghana.

President, Eddan Advance Institute, Accra, Ghana

President Eddan Prestige Ltd, Accra, Ghana

Vice President, Nigerian Institute of Welding, 2003-2006

President Nigerian Institute of Welding , 2006-Date

President West African Welding Federation. 2010 to date

President PTI National Alumni Association

Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers, Section 103, 2005-2006

Chairman Oil and Gas Downstream, Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce

Board Member Society of Petroleum Engineers, Section 103 Port Harcourt 2001/2002

Board Member/Membership Committee Chairman, Section 103 Port Harcourt 2002/2003

Exhibition Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council – Int. Confere Exhibition Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council – Int. Conference 2003

Board Member/Membership Committee Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers

Chairman, Bendel United Football Club, 2002-2005

Member International Institute of Welding (IIW) –Technical Management Board ( TMB)

Chairman Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) – Authorised National Body (ANB) Governing Board

NGOs AND PATENTS:

Founder/President, Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Foundation

Founder/President, Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Centre for Change (SIECC)

Patented RITA as a product of Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Center for Change (SIECC)

Patented the M.H.D.S (Mobile Health Delivery Service) as a product of Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Foundation (SIEF)

NATIONAL SERVICE:

Served in the Presidential Visitation Panel instituted by former President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR to look into the administration of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurum, Warri, Delta State which job was successfully done in record time.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

>. Introduction of One Trip Option of deploying and cementing liner in place in Shell Petroleum Development Company.

>. The 1st Nigerian to carry out Online Inspection of the Nigerian Refineries and Petrochemical plant

>. Carried out corrosion control services on the largest gas plant in Africa

>. An Outstanding Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

>. Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

>. Member, Nigerian Institute of welding

>. Member, Energy Institute, UK

>. Member, Nigeria safety society

>. Member, American welding Society

>. Member, Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce

SOME PHILANTHROPICAL GESTURES:

Chief Edebiri is a philanthropist by all standard.

Between 2002 – 2003 Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri gave out more than N2 million to support local farmers in Edo south.

In 2012 Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri supported widows in Edo state with start up capital up to the tune of N2 million naira.

In 2012 immediately after the governorship election which Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri lost to the incumbent governor, he bought drugs and paid hospital bills running into millions for indigent patients at both the Central Hospital and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin.

In 2013, Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri sponsored more than 30 students from various secondary schools in Edo State to South Africa for a discovery tour.

Between 2011 – 2013, Chief Dr. solomon Edebiri sponsored the annual Catch Them Young Quiz Competition which is an intellectual program worth N3 million naira.

In 2013, Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri donated hugely towards the construction of hostels at the Catholic Mental Health Challenge Centre in Esan West Local Government in Edo Central.

In 2013, Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri built a standard Student Common Room worth Millions of Naira for the College of Education, Ekiadolor, Edo state.

Between 2011 – 2013 Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri bought drugs running into millions for Sickle Cell patients in Edo state.

More than 50 less privilege persons currently enjoy scholarship from Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri.

Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri Solely organised the Centenary Celebration of the last independent Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Ovonramen N’Ogbaisi on January, 2014
Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri also donated a huge sum of money for the construction of Auchi polytechnic building for Catholic students in 2013.

Between 2000 and 2004 Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri solely sponsored Bendel United Football Club having over 300 Edo state indigenes under his pay roll in Edo state.

Chief Solomon Edebiri was also the sole sponsor of the then Edo Football League cutting across the18 local government councils in an effort geared towards catching them young.

Chief (Dr.) Edebiri is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International for his numerous contributions to mankind and humanity.

Chief Dr. Solomon Edebiri has also used his position in the society to influence the siting of the NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR WELDING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. The centre will play host to most Welding activities in the West African Sub Region. It is Located at Obayantor near Ologbo in Ikpoba Okha Local Government area of Edo State. The centre will be second to non in Africa when completed.

Are u from there

omogin:

Oshiomoles nightmare! But I heard he's also a thief o. Maybe a better thief than oshiomole who has bought most of edo govt assets

Na lie....skibo Orobo skibo

jazzydawg:


You sit down for your parlour dey type rubbish, the hatred for APC in Edo state is more than you can imagine. It's only in etsako that APC is still strong due it being osho,s backyard. Coupled with the current economic situation, APC has no chance.

As much as I don't like apc as a party Oshiomole has been able to show the edo people what governance is all about...eight years of pdp government was hell in the state it was doom for the people. and those that currently hate Oshiomole are mostly those thieves and children of thiefs who were receiving salaries and sharing state fund while not working for the government. if I can see another oshiomole in pdp or apc I will vote him into power cos I believe my vote counts. Up Edo state! up Nigeria!!

bintudon:
The only credible aspirant to lead Edo state fairly is ISE(IYOBOSA Solomon Edebiri) a man with kind heart and feel the people's heart

How much Solo give you? This man nor dey give better money

smarthG:
In just one year APC has monopolised INEC and has planned out how to intimidate and kill DEMOCRACY.

APC is evil and won't last long.

all these kids in nairaland, you people should always read before commenting. your mental laziness is disgusting.

Lol! We don't need money to speak the truth, other aspirants spend money and when they are in the sit they forget the masses, but Edebirist go for credibility and personality

owanedo:
all these kids in nairaland, you people should always read before commenting. your mental laziness is disgusting.

If you aren't a kid you will have business that take your time than being glued to NL seaching for posts to criticise.

Go try and get something doing if you have really so read and studied. Lite brain.

Stop ✋ fucking urslf and let GODWIN EDO STATE.

#izeiyamu

adelekeolu:
you can not be serious

am very serious my dear