Goddy Jedy Agba

Goddy Jedy Agba OFR is a Nigerian public servant and politician who served as the Minister of State for Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is recognized for his extensive career in the federal civil service and his involvement in Nigerian politics.Early Life and Education Goddy Jedy Agba was born on August 20, 1958, in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. He received a degree in International Studies from the Ahmadu Bello University. He furthered his education at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he obtained a master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy in 1989.Career Progression and Achievements Agba began his career in the Federal Civil Service in September 1984, starting as an Assistant Secretary II. He was posted as a senior assistant secretary to the Federal Development Authority (FDA) in Lagos in October 1985. In 1987, he was promoted to the post of Deputy Liaison Officer within the same office. He later had an extensive career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), where he served as a General Manager in the Crude Oil Marketing Division. He retired from NNPC in 2014 to fully enter Nigerian politics. For his contributions to the nation, he was awarded the Nigerian national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2012.Political and Ministerial Career Following his retirement from the civil service, Agba became active in politics. In July 2019, he was nominated for a ministerial position by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was subsequently sworn in as the Minister of State for Power on August 21, 2019, a role he held during the administration. His expertise focused on the Energy and Extractives sector.Notable Works While the details of his specific published works are not fully elaborated in the available context, a book reflecting on the influence of his father on his life from childhood has been mentioned.Current Status Goddy Jedy Agba is an Ex-Minister, residing in Cross River, Nigeria, and remains a notable public figure. He maintains a presence on the social media platform X (@JedyAgba).