Liyel Imoke
Former Special Adviser to President Obasanjo on Energy
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 55%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Bekwarra Christian family from Obudu | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Various US institutions | Bachelor's and Master's degrees | 1980–? |
Governor of Cross River, 2007-2015
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Special Adviser to President Obasanjo on Energy
? – present
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Governor of Cross River State
29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 · Cross River
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2007
At handover
29 May 2015
Net change
+₦120.0bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple commercial bank facilities | Commercial Banks (Domestic) | — | Various FAAC-collateralised facilities | disbursed |
| State bond programme | Domestic Bond Issue | — | Cross River accessed bond market | disbursed |
| Tinapa workout financing | — | — | Ongoing debt servicing of Duke-era Tinapa facilities | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continued Tinapa investment | — | — | — | Continued capital investment in Tinapa |
| Various agriculture and tourism programmes | — | — | — | Multiple development initiatives |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Minister of Power
2007 – present
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Senator (Cross River North)
2003 – 2007
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Additional Fiscal Indicators
Descriptive fiscal positions and notes that fall outside the tenure-bookended snapshot model.
13% derivation revenue loss (2012)
Cross River lost oil-producing status when Bakassi Peninsula ceded; lost derivation revenue significantly
Confidence: 95%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Special Adviser to President Obasanjo on Energy | ? – present | — | — | |
Governor of Cross River State Cross River | 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | — | — | |
Minister of Power | 2007 – present | — | — | |
Senator (Cross River North) | 2003 – 2007 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cross River Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2011 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2007 Cross River Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won |
| 2003 Senate (Cross River North) | Senator | PDP | 2003 | won Won |
Public Statements & Promises
"Periodic PDP political statements"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Media Coverage
ThisDay, Vanguard coverage
Timeline
Senator, Cross River North
Governor of Cross River State
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