INTRODUCTION:-
Rt. Hon Sir Ifaluyi Isibor is a man of no mean repute, a professional colossus in his own right, an accomplished Technocrat, Experienced Administrator, Business Executive, Astute Politician and Exemplary Law Maker per Excellence.

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION:-
Rt. Hon. Sir Ifaluyi Isibor was born on the 30th of June, 1950 as a descendant of the great and formidable Ezomo ‘Nu Uzebu of Benin Kingdom. The first son of Mr. Enobiomanor Johnson Isibor and fourth son of Mrs. Oghagbor Isibor (Nee Obasohan) of Uzebu, Benin City, Edo State.

Propelled by an uncanny love for education (discovered at an early age) was instrumental to his enrolment into B.D.C Primary School II and III. Subsequently, he proceeded to St. Paul’s Seminary and Edo Boys High School all in Edo State. He also attended Nigeria Police College, Enugu in 1972 as a Nigerian Custom Preventive Officer. He further attended the Prestigious University of Benin where he earned a B.Sc Degree in Geology (1978) as well as a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1989.
CAREER:-

In keeping with the biblical “—whatever he lays his hand on prosper”. This multifaceted enigma has over the years excelled in his chosen career path as a Geologist. He had his first professional employment with National Steel Council, Kaduna in 1979. Afterwards, he had a stint with private sector at Paulosa Nig. Ltd, Benin City as Assistant General Manager (AGM) and rose to the position of Vice President, Engineering. His indelible footprints are evident as projects executed traverse the entire length and breadth of our beloved country Nigeria.

He has attained the peak of his career and is a fellow:
• Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists (FNAH)
• Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (FNMGS)
A registered corporate Member (00045);

• Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG)
Also he is a Member of several Other Professional Bodies such as

• Association of Geologists for International Development (AGID)
• A practicing Geologist and Water Engineering Consultant to NDDC (2002-2007)
• Member, Edo State Urban Water Board (2001-2006)

POLITICS:-

A distinguished founding Member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). From ward three in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A onetime leader of the ward and in 2020, he was proudly a Gubernatorial Aspirant under the umbrella of the party in Edo State.

It is noteworthy to state here that in these days of acute dearth of men of ideology and integrity, where seamless party switch has become the vogue due to extraneous factors and influences, his unflinching commitment, loyalty and unbiased optimism has remained with PDP, never wavering.

A cerebral and active law maker, he served as an Honourable Member of the 6th National Assembly (2007-2011) in the Green Chambers. He was Chairman, House Sub-Committee on Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority and Member of several other Committees of the House where he sponsored, co-sponsored and contributed effectively to myriads of Bills and Motions with emphasis on Ecological Disaster Control and others traversing several subjects and interests during his stay at the House of Representatives.

He attended several capacity building courses in New York, Los Angeles, Houston Texas, Aberdeen Scotland, British STD in London, New Delhi, Mumbai, Brazil, Egypt, Nairobi, South Africa, Accra Ghana etc.

He touched the lives of his constituents with People Oriented Constituency Projects that are still standing today.
He also served as Honourable Federal Commissioner, Edo State Representative on the Board of Federal Character Commission, Abuja (2014-2018). He was Chairman, Economic Affairs Committee and Member of several other Committees
A past President, University of Benin Alumni Association worldwide and a distinguished fellow of the same body.
He also served as member of the University of Benin Governing Council, Benin City.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP:-

In the field of entrepreneurship, he is not found wanting as he is the Founder and Chairman of the blossoming FASIB LIMITED. An Oil field, water and Civil Engineering outfit of renown in Edo State and Nigeria at large. He is widely travelled, belongs to several International Clubs, Associations and a recipient of multiple awards.
RELIGION:-

In these times where the pre occupation of the world system is to put God out of the equation, here stands a man who realizes that we are nothing without God. He is a devout Christian. An ordained Elder of Christ Apostolic Church of God Mission (CACGM) Benin City and Chairman of several Committees of the same church.
A Knight of Christ’s Ambassador
He is married to Lady Mrs. Cecilia O. Isibor (nee Saduwa) with Children and many grandchildren.

October, 2021.