Hon. Benard Igbakpa

Mr. Benson Igbakpa Rollands, Hon Commissioner for Transport, was born on 28th August, 1966. He hails from Ovade-¬Oghara Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. He attended Onogborhe Primary School Ovade-Oghara from 1974–1979 where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. In 1979–1984, he attended Ogini Grammar School, Ogharefe, where he got his West African School Certificate (WASC).

However, in order to be ICT compliant, he attended the Institute of Management and Computer Education in Lagos 1988–1991 where he obtained a Diploma in Computer Science, as well as certificate in Computer Programming, and Information Technology for Managers and Data Processing.

Apparently, in order to have a better working background of the private sector operations, he worked as Management Information Officer 1987–1992 with Chemiron International Pharmaceutical Ltd. As a worthy Management Information Officer, he also proceeded to work with Vego Cosmetic Products Ltd between 1992–1993.
To further explore the private sector, he assumed the role of Assistant Safety Officer in an Oil Exploration Company called CGG Nigeria Limited 1999–2001.

In pursuance of Education, he proceeded to Delta State University, Abraka, where he graduated with the Bachelor of Science Degree (Business Administration) from 1999-2004. To further update himself academically, Hon. Igbakpa went back to the prestigious Delta State University, Abraka, in 2007-2009, where he added to his certificates, a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA).

As a politician, he became an astute People Democratic Party (PDP) card carrying member, a platform from which he was elected the Member representing Ethiope West Constituency, as  Deputy Chief Whip 2007-2008. In 2001-2007, he served as Executive Officer Special Project Unit Governor's Office, during Chief Ibori’s Administration. He was the Deputy Majority Leader in the Delta State House of Assembly 2008-2011.
Honourable Benson Igbakpa is a Christian, happily married to his lovely wife, and blessed with children.