11 Notable alumni of Rivers State University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Rivers State University is ranked #4,459 in the world and #28 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Rivers State University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Rivers State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Tele Ikuru
1966-. (aged 60)
Telenyem Renner Ikuru, commonly known as Tele Ikuru, is a Nigerian engineer and politician. He was first elected Deputy Governor of Rivers State in 2007 on a PDP ticket with Gov. Celestine Omehia. After the court annulled Omehia's election that year, he was picked to serve under Chibuike Amaechi and was reelected to the office in 2011.
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2. Manuela George-Izunwa
1974-. (aged 52)
activist
lawyer
politician
Hon. Barr. Manuela George-Izunwa is a Nigerian politician who served as Rivers State Commissioner of Women Affairs from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, her stated campaign goals were better treatment of widows, economic female empowerment and the prevention of violence against women, as well as furthering women's health and female education.she also serve as a co-pastor with her husband...
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3. Henry Odein Ajumogobia
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
minister
Henry Odein Ajumogobia is a Nigerian lawyer who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2007 and 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2010 to July 2011. He was also Head of Nigeria's delegation to OPEC from July 2007 to December 2008. In August 1983, Ajumogobia and Christopher Nonyelum Okeke founded a legal firm, Ajumogobia and...
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4. Mary Uranta
model
beauty pageant contestant
actor
singer
Mary Data Uranta is a Nigerian actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.
5. Usani Uguru Usani
1961-. (aged 65)
pastor
minister
university teacher
politician
Usani Uguru Usani is a Nigerian pastor, lecturer and politician who served as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in the Nigerian government.
6. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
1965-2025 (aged 60)
lawyer
politician
Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo was a Nigerian politician who served as the deputy governor of Bayelsa State from 2020 until his death in 2025. He was the senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District from 2019 to 2020 in the 9th National Assembly.
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7. Tonto Dikeh
1985-. (aged 41)
actor
singer
Tonto Charity Dikeh // is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.
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8. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
1967-. (aged 59)
minister
lawyer
politician
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory since 2023. He previously served as the governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.
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9. Eberechi Wike
1972-. (aged 54)
judge
Eberechi Suzzette Wike 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.
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10. Heineken Lokpobiri
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Heineken Lokpobiri is a Nigerian politician who is the minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil). He previously served as minister of state for Agriculture and Rural Development from 2015 to 2019, and as Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District from 2007 to 2015. He is a former speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
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11. Judith Amaechi
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
HIV/AIDS activist
Dame Judith Obiajulu Amaechi // is the wife of former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi. She is head of the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) which campaigns against HIV/AIDS, advocates the rights of the women and children, and promotes gender equity and Girl Child education.
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