Senate · Bayelsa Central · 2027
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)Okoya Reuben Boutuaowei
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The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.
Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya is the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). An architect from Yenagoa Local Government Area, he was born on 3 July 1961 according to a 2015 profile in The Nation; INEC lists him as 65, male, with declared qualifications FSLC and SSC. Press profiles say he studied Environmental Design at the University of Oklahoma and took a Master of Architecture at Florida A&M University in 1984, then practised in the United States for 16 years before returning to Nigeria in 2000. His late father, Ezekiel Pappah Okoya, was the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama and a minister in the old Eastern Region government. Back in Bayelsa he served as a state commissioner in the Alamieyeseigha and Goodluck Jonathan administrations, most often described as Commissioner for Special Projects (some reports say Special Duties; PM News calls him a two-time commissioner). From August 2011 until 28 May 2015 he was Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council in the Federal Capital Territory, overseeing development control, environmental protection and emergency management. In February 2015 he was grand patron of the Goodluck Continuity Forum, which campaigned for President Jonathan's re-election. He sought the PDP governorship ticket in Bayelsa in 2015 but withdrew on 9 September 2015 "in deference to" party leaders backing Governor Seriake Dickson, later denied that he had been pressured or paid to step down, and in November 2015 endorsed Dickson's re-election. In the PDP governorship primary of 3 September 2019 he received 19 votes; Douye Diri won with 561. He is chairman and chief executive of Architectronix Limited, the firm that built the remodelled Bauchi State Government House, commissioned by Vice President Kashim Shettima. After resigning from the PDP he joined the NDC in May 2026: Tribune reported his formal reception into the party on 18 May, and the NDC national chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, received him and other defectors at the party's Yenagoa secretariat on 20 May. Details of his 2026 NDC senatorial primary were not found as of October 2026.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 10 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.22 SN 25: "25 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL OKOYA REUBEN BOUTUAOWEI NDC None 65 M FSLC SSC"
25 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL OKOYA REUBEN BOUTUAOWEI NDC None 65 M FSLC SSC
- PM News
2019-08-31: "He is a professional and a businessman and has been a member of the administration of DSP Alamieyeseigha and Goodluck Jonathan administrations."
He is a professional and a businessman and has been a member of the administration of DSP Alamieyeseigha and Goodluck Jonathan administrations.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field."
Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field.
- The Eagle Online
2015-11-19: "Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State recorded a major boost to his re-election bid when a former governorship aspirant, Reuben Okoya, and over 10,000 others from various communities in the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District endorsed him for the December 5 election."
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State recorded a major boost to his re-election bid when a former governorship aspirant, Reuben Okoya, and over 10,000 others from various communities in the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District endorsed him for the December 5 election.
- Daily Trust
2015-02-03: "Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja"
Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-04: "6) Arc. Reuben Okoya – 19"
6) Arc. Reuben Okoya – 19
- The Nation
2015-09-09: "A major contestant for the Bayelsa State governorship seat and aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Reuben Okoya has withdrawn from the race."
A major contestant for the Bayelsa State governorship seat and aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Reuben Okoya has withdrawn from the race.
- Punch
2026-05-21: "Earlier in his defection speech, Okoya who is an architect and a native of Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state, said after his resignation from the PDP, he decided to pitch his political tent with the NDC after much consideration of other parties, emphasizing that the NDC shares same political ideologies with his, with service to the people as local point."
Earlier in his defection speech, Okoya who is an architect and a native of Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state, said after his resignation from the PDP, he decided to pitch his political tent with the NDC after much consideration of other parties, emphasizing that the NDC shares same political ideologies with his, with service to the people as local point.
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-05-18: "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gained political momentum in Bayelsa State as Architect Reuben Okoya, Hon. Diepreye Leghemo and Hon. Mrs. Esther Saiyou formally joined the party during a reception attended by supporters, party faithful and stakeholders across the state."
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gained political momentum in Bayelsa State as Architect Reuben Okoya, Hon. Diepreye Leghemo and Hon. Mrs. Esther Saiyou formally joined the party during a reception attended by supporters, party faithful and stakeholders across the state.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya is one of those revelations his state, Bayelsa and, by extension, Nigeria cannot run away from."
Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya is one of those revelations his state, Bayelsa and, by extension, Nigeria cannot run away from.
School years & education
Until 1981
University of Oklahoma
BSc Environmental Design (BSED) · Environmental Design · Oklahoma, United States
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000."
Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "He bagged a Master of Architecture in 1984, three years after earning a BSc in Environmental Design."
He bagged a Master of Architecture in 1984, three years after earning a BSc in Environmental Design.
- The Sun Nigeria
2019-08-24: "Okoya is a 1978 alumnus of University of Oklahoma, USA, with a BSc in Environmental Design (BSED), and a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA in 1984."
Okoya is a 1978 alumnus of University of Oklahoma, USA, with a BSc in Environmental Design (BSED), and a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA in 1984.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
Until 1984
Florida A&M University
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) · Architecture · Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000."
Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000.
- The Sun Nigeria
2019-08-24: "Okoya is a 1978 alumnus of University of Oklahoma, USA, with a BSc in Environmental Design (BSED), and a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA in 1984."
Okoya is a 1978 alumnus of University of Oklahoma, USA, with a BSc in Environmental Design (BSED), and a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA in 1984.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "He bagged a Master of Architecture in 1984, three years after earning a BSc in Environmental Design."
He bagged a Master of Architecture in 1984, three years after earning a BSc in Environmental Design.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
A working life
1984–2000
Architect
Architectural practice in the United States
Worked as an architect in the United States for 16 years before returning to Nigeria in 2000 (The Guardian, 21 Dec 2024). Employers not named. Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, the Royal Institute of British Architects and the American Institute of Architects (The Nation 2015; The Sun 2019).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "belongs to professional bodies, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Royal Institutes of British Architects and the Nigerian Institute of Architects."
belongs to professional bodies, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Royal Institutes of British Architects and the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000."
Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
From 2003
Founder
Reuben Okoya (ROK) Foundation
His charity, the Reuben Okoya (ROK) Foundation, has made cash and material donations since 2003 (Independent, 19 Aug 2019, a profile published during his governorship bid). The foundation's registration date was not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2019-08-19: "In his benevolence, hundreds of people (individuals and families) across the nation have received sundry cash and material donations since 2003."
In his benevolence, hundreds of people (individuals and families) across the nation have received sundry cash and material donations since 2003.
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2015
Grand Patron
Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015
Grand patron of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015, a group campaigning for President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election; on 3 Feb 2015, while still AMMC coordinator, he urged its national executive to mobilise votes for Jonathan (Daily Trust).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2015-02-03: "Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja"
Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja
- Daily Trust
Dates not recorded
Commissioner for Special Projects
Bayelsa State Government (Ministry of Special Projects)
Bayelsa State commissioner after his return from the United States in 2000 and before his August 2011 AMMC appointment. The title is given as Commissioner for Special Projects (Ministry of Special Projects) by The Nation (14 Aug 2015), PM News (31 Aug 2019), The Guardian (21 Dec 2024) and Independent (21 May 2026); Daily Post (16 Sep 2015) and Independent (19 Aug 2019) say Special Duties. PM News describes him as a two-time commissioner who served in the Alamieyeseigha and Goodluck Jonathan administrations (1999-2007), so both titles may be correct for different terms. The Nation credits the ministry under him with projects at Niger Delta University, the College of Health Sciences, the Yenagoa secretariat annexes, Revenue House, Treasury Building and the Cultural Centre. Years of appointment not found.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2026-05-21: "to accompany a former gubernatorial aspirants of PDP, and commissioner for Special projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Arch. Reuben Okoya, a business tycoon and politician"
to accompany a former gubernatorial aspirants of PDP, and commissioner for Special projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Arch. Reuben Okoya, a business tycoon and politician
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2019-08-19: "a former Commissioner for Special Duties and Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC,)"
a former Commissioner for Special Duties and Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC,)
- PM News
2019-08-31: "Architect Reuben Okoya, former commissioner in the Alamieyeseigha administration"
Architect Reuben Okoya, former commissioner in the Alamieyeseigha administration
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State."
He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State.
- Daily Post
2015-09-16: "A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race."
A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "Before he became the AMMC Coordinator, he was Commissioner for Special Projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Bayelsa State and oversaw the delivery of a range of infrastructure, social, educational, medical and economic construction projects across the state."
Before he became the AMMC Coordinator, he was Commissioner for Special Projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Bayelsa State and oversaw the delivery of a range of infrastructure, social, educational, medical and economic construction projects across the state.
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
Dates not recorded
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Architectronix Limited
Chairman and CEO of Architectronix Limited, an architecture and construction firm (The Guardian, 21 Dec 2024, which identifies him as Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, former AMMC coordinator and Bayelsa commissioner). The firm designed and built the remodelled Bauchi State Government House, commissioned by Vice President Kashim Shettima, and was building the Bauchi International Conference Centre in April 2025 (Leadership, 7 Apr 2025); The Guardian put its workforce at 350 across six states. Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field."
Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field.
- Leadership
2025-04-07: "The new Government House, constructed by a construction company led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Architect Reuben Okoya, comprises the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office and the SSG’s office, as well as the governor’s official residence and two different banquet halls, among others."
The new Government House, constructed by a construction company led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Architect Reuben Okoya, comprises the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office and the SSG’s office, as well as the governor’s official residence and two different banquet halls, among others.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
The path into public service
2011–2015
Coordinator
Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Federal Capital Territory Administration
Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council from August 2011 until 28 May 2015 (The Nation, 14 Aug and 9 Sep 2015); the council coordinated the Abuja Environmental Protection Board, FCT Emergency Management and Development Control.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Daily Post
2014-12-03: "According to the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council AMMC, Reuben Okoya, the increased influx of people to the city is overstretching existing infrastructures in the city."
According to the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council AMMC, Reuben Okoya, the increased influx of people to the city is overstretching existing infrastructures in the city.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "From August 2011 to May 2015, he was Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC)."
From August 2011 to May 2015, he was Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State."
He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State.
- The Nation
2015-09-09: "Chief Okoya, an Architect, who was until May 28 this year the co-ordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced his withdrawal from the race in a statement he issued in Abuja Wednesday."
Chief Okoya, an Architect, who was until May 28 this year the co-ordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced his withdrawal from the race in a statement he issued in Abuja Wednesday.
- Punch
2026-05-21: "The national chairman described Reuben Okoya as decent, focused, intelligent, incorruptible and willing to serve, pointing out that the lifestyle of the former coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) represents what the NDC stands for."
The national chairman described Reuben Okoya as decent, focused, intelligent, incorruptible and willing to serve, pointing out that the lifestyle of the former coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) represents what the NDC stands for.
- Daily Post
2015-09-16: "A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race."
A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race.
- Daily Post
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Okoya Reuben BoutuaoweiBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Bayelsa State Government (Ministry of Special Projects)
Commissioner for Special Projects · Government
Bayelsa State commissioner after his return from the United States in 2000 and before his August 2011 AMMC appointment. The title is given as Commissioner for Special Projects (Ministry of Special Projects) by The Nation (14 Aug 2015), PM News (31 Aug 2019), The Guardian (21 Dec 2024) and Independent (21 May 2026); Daily Post (16 Sep 2015) and Independent (19 Aug 2019) say Special Duties. PM News describes him as a two-time commissioner who served in the Alamieyeseigha and Goodluck Jonathan administrations (1999-2007), so both titles may be correct for different terms. The Nation credits the ministry under him with projects at Niger Delta University, the College of Health Sciences, the Yenagoa secretariat annexes, Revenue House, Treasury Building and the Cultural Centre. Years of appointment not found.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2026-05-21: "to accompany a former gubernatorial aspirants of PDP, and commissioner for Special projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Arch. Reuben Okoya, a business tycoon and politician"
to accompany a former gubernatorial aspirants of PDP, and commissioner for Special projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Arch. Reuben Okoya, a business tycoon and politician
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2019-08-19: "a former Commissioner for Special Duties and Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC,)"
a former Commissioner for Special Duties and Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC,)
- PM News
2019-08-31: "Architect Reuben Okoya, former commissioner in the Alamieyeseigha administration"
Architect Reuben Okoya, former commissioner in the Alamieyeseigha administration
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State."
He has also held significant public service positions, including Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Commissioner for Special Projects in Bayelsa State.
- Daily Post
2015-09-16: "A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race."
A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "Before he became the AMMC Coordinator, he was Commissioner for Special Projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Bayelsa State and oversaw the delivery of a range of infrastructure, social, educational, medical and economic construction projects across the state."
Before he became the AMMC Coordinator, he was Commissioner for Special Projects, Ministry of Special Projects, Bayelsa State and oversaw the delivery of a range of infrastructure, social, educational, medical and economic construction projects across the state.
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
Dates not recorded
Architectronix Limited
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer · Architecture and construction
Chairman and CEO of Architectronix Limited, an architecture and construction firm (The Guardian, 21 Dec 2024, which identifies him as Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, former AMMC coordinator and Bayelsa commissioner). The firm designed and built the remodelled Bauchi State Government House, commissioned by Vice President Kashim Shettima, and was building the Bauchi International Conference Centre in April 2025 (Leadership, 7 Apr 2025); The Guardian put its workforce at 350 across six states. Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field."
Arc. Reuben Boutuaowei Okoya, the CEO of Architectronix Limited, is a highly accomplished architect with over four decades of experience in the field.
- Leadership
2025-04-07: "The new Government House, constructed by a construction company led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Architect Reuben Okoya, comprises the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office and the SSG’s office, as well as the governor’s official residence and two different banquet halls, among others."
The new Government House, constructed by a construction company led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Architect Reuben Okoya, comprises the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office and the SSG’s office, as well as the governor’s official residence and two different banquet halls, among others.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
From 2003
Reuben Okoya (ROK) Foundation
Founder · founder · Philanthropy
His charity, the Reuben Okoya (ROK) Foundation, has made cash and material donations since 2003 (Independent, 19 Aug 2019, a profile published during his governorship bid). The foundation's registration date was not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2019-08-19: "In his benevolence, hundreds of people (individuals and families) across the nation have received sundry cash and material donations since 2003."
In his benevolence, hundreds of people (individuals and families) across the nation have received sundry cash and material donations since 2003.
- Independent Newspapers Nigeria
2015
Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015
Grand Patron · Politics
Grand patron of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015, a group campaigning for President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election; on 3 Feb 2015, while still AMMC coordinator, he urged its national executive to mobilise votes for Jonathan (Daily Trust).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2015-02-03: "Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja"
Speaking when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Goodluck Continuity Forum 2015 paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja
- Daily Trust
1984–2000
Architectural practice in the United States
Architect · Architecture
Worked as an architect in the United States for 16 years before returning to Nigeria in 2000 (The Guardian, 21 Dec 2024). Employers not named. Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, the Royal Institute of British Architects and the American Institute of Architects (The Nation 2015; The Sun 2019).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
2015-08-14: "belongs to professional bodies, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Royal Institutes of British Architects and the Nigerian Institute of Architects."
belongs to professional bodies, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Royal Institutes of British Architects and the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
- The Guardian Nigeria ("Visionary CEOs that shaped Nigeria's economic landscape in 2024 (1)")
2024-12-21: "Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000."
Okoya’s architectural journey began with obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Oklahoma in the United States. He then spent 16 years honing his skills in the US before returning to Nigeria in 2000.
- The Nation (profile 'Reuben Okoya…Mr go-getter')
Family in public life
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Nigeria Democratic Congress · Won · Bayelsa · Bayelsa Central
Record notes
constituency: Bayelsa Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 25, p.22; INEC name: OKOYA REUBEN BOUTUAOWEI; age 65; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC SSC
Read the evidence · 1 source
- inecnigeria.org
Okoya Reuben Boutuaowei — senatorial 2027
- inecnigeria.org
2019 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Bayelsa
19 votes
Record notes
PDP governorship primary held on Tuesday 3 September 2019 at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa: Diri 561, Timi Alaibe 365, ... 'Arc. Reuben Okoya – 19' (sixth) (Tribune, 4 Sep 2019). He was among the 21 Bayelsa aspirants cleared by the PDP (Punch, 2 Sep 2019).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-04: "6) Arc. Reuben Okoya – 19"
6) Arc. Reuben Okoya – 19
- Punch
2019-09-02: "Benson Agadaga, Frederick Agbedi, Reuben Okoya, Diri Douye, Talford Ongolo"
Benson Agadaga, Frederick Agbedi, Reuben Okoya, Diri Douye, Talford Ongolo
- Nigerian Tribune
2015 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Withdrawn · Bayelsa
Record notes
PDP aspirant for the Bayelsa governorship (poll held 5 Dec 2015). Withdrew by a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday 9 September 2015, 'in deference to the strong views and positions expressed at various levels by top leaders and key stakeholders' (The Nation); on 16 Sep 2015 he denied that former President Jonathan forced or paid him to step down for Governor Dickson (Daily Post). Primary day not established. · On 19 Nov 2015 he endorsed Dickson for the 5 Dec 2015 governorship election during a campaign tour of Bayelsa Central (The Eagle Online).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Eagle Online
2015-11-19: "Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State recorded a major boost to his re-election bid when a former governorship aspirant, Reuben Okoya, and over 10,000 others from various communities in the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District endorsed him for the December 5 election."
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State recorded a major boost to his re-election bid when a former governorship aspirant, Reuben Okoya, and over 10,000 others from various communities in the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District endorsed him for the December 5 election.
- The Nation
2015-09-09: "A major contestant for the Bayelsa State governorship seat and aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Reuben Okoya has withdrawn from the race."
A major contestant for the Bayelsa State governorship seat and aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Reuben Okoya has withdrawn from the race.
- Daily Post
2015-09-16: "A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race."
A former Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and ex-Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Reuben Okoya, has denied the claims that he was forced by former President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw from the Bayelsa State governorship race.
- The Eagle Online
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