America Emmanuel
2023 Gubernatorial Elections (2023)
America Emmanuel is listed as NRM's candidate in Delta's 2023 governorship election, while the same profile also includes extensive public-service and career details attributed to Emmanuel Idiagbon Paddy Iyamu.
Born: 1 January 1973 (age 53)
State: Delta
Party: National Rescue Movement (NRM)
Gender: Male
Qualifications: PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SSCE)
Running Mate: Njoagwuani Blessing Tochi
Bio
America Emmanuel is listed as a Nigerian male politician born on 1973-01-01, with Primary School Leaving Certificate and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) qualifications. In the 2023 Delta State governorship election, he is listed as running with Njoagwuani Blessing Tochi as running mate.
The same profile text also describes Emmanuel Idiagbon Paddy Iyamu as a Nigerian politician and philanthropist who serves as Commissioner for Education in Edo State, appointed in January 2025 by Governor Monday Okpebholo to replace Joan Osa Oviawe, after previously serving as Edo SUBEB Chairman. It states he studied Business Administration and an MBA at the University of Benin, obtained a Professional Diploma in Safety and Security Management from Rivers State University, and attended Oxford University Business School, with additional doctorate-level qualifications listed.
The profile further states he worked at Zenith Bank before moving into oil and gas roles with Shell and NPDC/Neconde JV on OML 42 in the Niger Delta, later advanced to management, resigned in 2023 for private business, and provided marine support services to companies including Shell, Chevron Nigeria, Lee Engineering, Agip, and NNPC E & P, while participating in professional and civic organizations.