His Story

From early work to business and public life — a documented account of the experiences, enterprise, community service and public activities of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye.

01 / Early Life
02 / Education
03 / Career
04 / Enterprise

05 / Public Life

A LIFE IN CHAPTERS

From early work to business and public life.

Published profiles describe a career that moved through healthcare, manufacturing quality control, library work and entrepreneurship before public political activity.

01

Early Life

24 February 1964

Vanguard reports that Chris Iyovwaye was born on 24 February 1964 and traces his family roots to Aghalokpe in Okpe Local Government Area and Ekpan in Uvwie.

Reported By Vanguard

02

Education

Foundations of learning

Published profiles identify Urhobo College, Effurun, as part of his educational background, followed by the University of Benin, where he studied International Studies and Diplomacy.

03

Early Career

Healthcare · Manufacturing · Quality Control
Published profiles describe early work as an auxiliary nurse at Avenue Specialist Hospital, followed by work as a Quality Control Inspector at Delta Glass Company in Ughelli.

04

London

1991 — 1994

Vanguard’s reporting describes work as a librarian with Dulwich Library, Southwark Council, London, from 1991 to 1994.

Vanguard

05

Wellmann Group

Founder / Chief Executive Officer

Published profiles report that Iyovwaye founded the Wellmann Group of Companies in 1995. Media profiles describe the company’s activities in heavy lifting, modular weighing and jacking systems, marine and land transportation, engineering logistics and related services.

Heavy Lifting

Industrial heavy-lifting operations and related engineering services.

Engineering

Engineering logistics and specialised technical services.

Transportation

Marine and land transportation activities.

Modular Systems

Modular weighing and jacking systems.

Enterprise

Building a business.

The business story can be expanded with independently verified company history, projects, awards, registrations and other documentary evidence.
01 / BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Founder

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wellmann Group of Companies.
02 / DOCUMENTED PROJECT

3,800-ton cargo

A Vanguard profile reports that the company handled the transportation of a 3,800-ton cargo for Chevron.
03 / REGIONAL ROLE

Modular Transportation

Published reporting describes Wellmann’s role in modular transportation in Africa.
06 / Community

Service & Giving

Independent reporting has documented Rotary leadership and community activities involving sanitation, clean water, health awareness, youth participation and community outreach. Profiles also describe humanitarian work involving communities, scholarships, shelter and assistance to vulnerable people.
Rotary
Sanitation
Clean Water
Health
Youth
Outreach

Public Life

The Guardian, TheCable and other Nigerian media reported Chris Iyovwaye’s entry into the Delta State governorship race in 2022.

The political record presented here should distinguish independently reported facts from statements made by Chris Iyovwaye, his campaign or supporters.

2022

Governorship Bid

The Guardian reported his entry into the Delta State governorship race in April 2022. TheCable reported his formal declaration.

2022

Policy Statements

Punch reported proposals concerning indigenous technology, job creation and public-private partnerships during the 2022 governorship campaign.

2022

Party Screening

BusinessDay reported that Iyovwaye was among Delta PDP governorship aspirants cleared by the party’s screening process in 2022.

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The story continues.

This page presents a documented account of Chris Iyovwaye’s life, career, enterprise, community service and public activities. Further information should be added as additional independently verified material becomes available.