Timi Alaibe (born June 10, 1962) is a Nigerian technocrat, businessman and politician from Bayelsa State. He is former Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
Early life and family
Ndutimi (Timi) Alaibe is a Nigerian technocrat, businessman and politician from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He is the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He was born on the 10th day of June, 1962 in the Ijaw village of Igbainwari in Opokuma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to the family of late Pa Emmanuel Mmadu Alaibe. He is the third of five children. His early life was quite tumultuous and difficult as his parents were of modest, but hardworking background. However, despite his humble beginnings, young Timi encouraged by his parents.
When not in school, Timi would accompany his parents to the farm a trip that entailed crossing the river in crude wooden canoe. It was this experience that taught young Timi the importance of hard work, at an early age. This invaluable work ethic has guided him all through his life. When he is not attending to chores or helping his parents in the farm, young Timi spent much of his childhood, with his age mates, frolicking in the local village river, and going fishing with locally made fishing rods and hooks. The bond of friendship he forged with his childhood playmates during those early years of his life are still as strong today. His formidable years were spent at the cities of Warri Port Harcourt and Lagos. and in each one of these cities, Timi quickly gain popularity among the neighborhood kids for his remarkable swimming skills. Despite his having achieved great success in life, Timi Alaibe is a man that has never forgotten where he came from [6][8]. He is purported to feeling most at home in his village of Igbainwari in Opokuma.
Education
Primary education
Timi Alaibe began his elementary education at Isoko Primary School, Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos from 1967 to 1970. When his parents moved to Port Harcourt in 1970, he was enrolled at Christ the King School, Oromenike, Port Harcourt between 1970 through 1973. There, he earned his First School Leaving Certificate. Upon completing his primary education, young Timi returned to his village of Igbanwari in Opokuma.
Secondary education
He enrolled at the Government Secondary School, Kaiama, in Bayelsa State for his secondary education, from 1974 through 1979, where he earned his West African School Certificate. Academically, Timi Alaibe was an exceptionally bright student distinguishing himself in both English and mathematics. Timi still managed to graduate with honors, despite the fact that he had to cross the local river on canoe to attend school at Kaiama—a testament to his tenacity and dedication to learning. He never allowed his underprivileged background to hinder his academic progress. It has been recounted by those who knew him well during his childhood days, that even at an early age. Timi nurtured a single minded determination to succeed in life.
Tertiary education
Timi Alaibe soon gained admission into the River State University of Science and Technology, from where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science (BSc) degree in Accounting. After a brief professional career, Timi Alaibe felt a need to enhance his academic credentials. He figured that a post graduate degree would further equip him for the corporate world. He applied to, and gained admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Nigeria for his post graduate studies in Business Administration. He obtained a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) form Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career
Timi Alaibe is a seasoned banker with private sector experience of over twenty five years of service. He is a prolific entrepreneur who has established and managed successful businesses which has created thousands of jobs for Nigerians across the country. His public service experience has spanned more than ten years. He was one of the Board of Directors in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from 2001 to 2004.