Timipre Sylva

Timipre Sylva

politician Nigeria

Timipre Sylva is a Nigerian politician and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, known for his role in addressing the challenges faced by Nigeria's oil sector, particularly during a period marked by significant oil theft and production decline. Under his leadership, the government highlighted the staggering losses Nigeria incurred due to oil theft, estimating a loss of 700,000 barrels per day during the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Born on Jul 30, 1964 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
87,682
Power
191$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 87,682 $448,000 191$
Totals 1 206,139,589 87,682 $448,000 191$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Timipre Sylva, the then-Minister of Petroleum, pushed the deadline to end gas flaring to 2025. 5

The Punch: Gas flaring: Much ado about 2030

Nigeria Nigeria: Timipre Sylva, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, reported the loss of oil to theft. 5

The Punch: FG can’t drop its guard