John Odey

Nigerian politician

John Ogar Odey

Federal Minister of Information and Communications
In office 26 July 2007 – 17 December 2008
Preceded by	Frank Nweke
Succeeded by	Dora Akunyili
Federal Minister of Environment and Housing
In office 17 December 2008 – March 2010
Preceded by	Halima Tayo Alao
Succeeded by	Amina Mohammed

Personal details
Born	(1959-11-01)1 November 1959
Died	7 October 2018(2018-10-07) (aged 58)
Political party	PDP

John Ogar Odey (November 1, 1959 – 7 October 2018)^[1] was appointed Nigerian minister of information and communications in July 2007, and became minister for environment in December 2008 after President Umaru Yar'Adua reshuffled his cabinet.^[2]^[3]

Biography

Odey graduated with a B.Sc. in banking and finance from the University of Calabar in 1986.^[4] He has been active within the media, with positions such as general manager for South-South Communication and chairman of News Agency of Nigeria.^[3] He was appointed National Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in 2004.^[4]

He served as minister of information and communications^[5] and then as minister for the environment in the cabinet of Umaru Yar'Adua.^[6] In March 2010, he handed over to the permanent secretary for the ministry of environment after Vice President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.^[7]

Death

Odey died on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, after a cancer-related illness^[8] that made him travel out of the country for medication.

Burial

Odey's remains were taken home on Tuesday November 6, 2018, for eternal rest in his hometown, Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State amid tears and testimonies. The body arrived at about 5pm, and was taken to the Christ the King Catholic Church in Okpoma for Mass in his honour. He was buried in Okpoma on Wednesday November 7, 2018.

References

^ Former PDP Spokesman, John Odey Has Passed Away
^ "Yar'Adua names cabinet". Africa News. 27 July 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
^ ^a ^b Nosike Ogbuenyi, Abimbola Akosile and Sufuyan Ojeifo (19 December 2008). "Yar'Adua Renews His Mission". ThisDay. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
^ ^a ^b Yemi Adebowale (July 7, 2007). "All the president's men". ThisDay. Archived from the original on July 11, 2007. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
^ "Ex-minister John Odey is dead - Premium News". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
^ Rotimi, Ajayi (June 22, 2011). "New Caninet: Ezekwesili opts out".
^ "Odey hands over Environment Ministry to Olorunfemi". The Punch. 19 Mar 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-27.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Ex-minister John Odey is dead | Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2022-03-18.

Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua

The Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua, which was formed on 26 July 2007, is shown below. The list shows Federal Ministers but excludes Ministers of State, who assist the Federal Ministers. The cabinet was dissolved on 17 March 2010 by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, and a new cabinet sworn in on 6 April 2010.

Vice President	Goodluck Jonathan May 2009
Secretary	Baba Gana Kingibe (July 2007 – Sept 2008) Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Sept 2008
Agriculture & Water Resources	Abba Sayyadi Ruma (July 2007 – March 2010)
Aviation	Babatunde Omotoba (Dec 2008 – March 2010)
Commerce and Industry	Charles Ugwuh (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Achike Udenwa (December 2008 – March 2010)
Defence	Mahmud Yayale Ahmed (July 2007 – Sept 2008) Shettima Mustapha (Dec 2008 – July 2009) Godwin Abbe (July 2009 – March 2010)
Education	Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Sam Egwu (Dec 2008 – March 2010)
Environment	Halima Tayo Alao (July 2007 – Oct 2008) John Odey (Dec 2008 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010) Chuka Odom 2007 -2009 Minister for state
Federal Capital Territory	Aliyu Modibbo Umar (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Adamu Aliero (Dec 2008 – March 2010) Chuka Odom 2009 -2010 Minister for state
Finance	Shamsuddeen Usman (July 2007 – Jan 2009) Mansur Muhtar (Jan 2009 – March 2010)
Foreign Affairs	Ojo Maduekwe (July 2007 – March 2010)
Health	Adenike Grange (July 2007 – March 2008) Babatunde Osotimehin (December 2008 – March 2010)
Information and Communication	John Odey (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Dora Akunyili (December 2008 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)
Interior	Godwin Abbe (July 2007 – July 2009) Shettima Mustapha (July 2009 – March 2010)
Justice (Attorney General)	Michael Aondoakaa (July 2007 – February 2010) (Temporarily replaced by Adetokunbo Kayode)
Labour	Hassan Muhammed Lawal (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Adetokunbo Kayode (December 2008 – February 2010)

Mines and Steel Development	Sarafa Tunji Ishola (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Diezani Alison-Madueke (December 2008 – March 2010)
National Planning Commission	Mohammed Sanusi Daggash (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Shamsuddeen Usman (January 2009 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)
Niger Delta	Ufot Ekaette (December 2008 – March 2010)
Petroleum	Rilwanu Lukman (December 2008 – February 2010)
Police Affairs	Ibrahim Lame (December 2008 – March 2010)
Power	Rilwan Lanre Babalola (December 2008 – March 2010)
Science & Technology	Grace Ekpiwhre (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Alhassan Bako Zaku (December 2008 – February 2010)
Sports	Abdulrahman Gimba (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Sani Ndanusa (December 2008 – March 2010)
Transport	Diezani Alison-Madueke (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Ibrahim Bio (December 2008 – March 2010)
Tourism, Culture and National Orientation	Adetokunbo Kayode (July 2007 – Dec 2008) Bello Jibrin Gada (December 2008 – March 2010)
Women Affairs	Saudatu Bungudu (July 2007 – Oct 2008) Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman (December 2008 – March 2010)
Works and Housing	Hassan Muhammed Lawal (December 2008 – March 2010)
Youth Development	Akinlabi Olasunkanmi (July 2007 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)

v t e Cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan
The Cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan which was formed during his time as Acting President, on 6 April 2010, is shown below. Ministers of State are not shown.
Agriculture	Prof. Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah 6 April 2010
Aviation	Mrs. Fidelia Njeze 6 April 2010
Commerce & Industry	Sen. Jubril Martins-Kuye 6 April 2010
Culture & Tourism	Abubakar Sadiq A. Mohammed 6 April 2010
Defence	Chief Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN 6 April 2010
Education	Prof. (Mrs) Ruqayyah Ahmed Rufa'i 6 April 2010
Environment	John Ogar Odey 6 April 2010
FCT	Senator Bala Mohammed 6 April 2010
Finance	Olusegun Olutoyin Aganga 6 April 2010 - 11 July 2011 Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 11 July 2011 -
Foreign Affairs	Henry Odein Ajumogobia, SAN 6 April 2010
Health	(vacant)
Information & Communications	Prof. Dora Akunyili 6 April 2010
Interior	Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho 6 April 2010
Justice	Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN 6 April 2010
Labour & Productivity	Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu 6 April 2010
Lands & Urban Development	Hon. Nduese Essien 6 April 2010
Mines & Steel Development	Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada 6 April 2010
National Planning Commission	Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman 6 April 2010
National Sports Commission	Hon. Ibrahim Isa Bio 6 April 2010
Niger Delta Affairs	Elder Peter Godsday Orubebe 6 April 2010
Petroleum Resources	Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke 6 April 2010
Police Affairs	Alhaji Adamu Waziri 6 April 2010
Power	Acting President Goodluck Jonathan 6 April 2010
Science & Technology	Prof. Muhammed K. Abubakar 6 April 2010
Special Duties	Navy Capt. Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (Rtd) 6 April 2010
Transport	Yusuf Sulaiman 6 April 2010
Women Affairs	Mrs. Josephine Anenih 6 April 2010
Works	Sen. Mohammed Sanusi Daggash 6 April 2010
Youth Development	Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi 6 April 2010
See also Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua