Prof. Beke Sese

Professor Beke Tuboukiye Sese is a distinguished Nigerian academic, research scientist, and public administrator who currently serves as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Bayelsa State.

Professional & Academic Profile
Prof. Sese is a seasoned expert in Animal Science and Environmental Toxicology. Before his political appointment, he built an extensive career in academia:

Academic Rank: He is a Full Professor at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island.
University Leadership: He served as the Head of Department (HOD) of Animal Science at NDU (2018–2020) and was a member of the university’s 5th Governing Council.

Research & Consultancy: He has served as a Research Advisor for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and a consultant for the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on soil fertility and climate-resilient initiatives.

Educational Background
His international and local academic qualifications include:
Ph.D. in Animal Science/Environmental Toxicology: University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom (2006).
M.Sc. in Animal Production and Management: University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1989).
B.Sc. in Animal Science: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt (1987).

Political Career & Impact (2024–2026)
Appointed as Commissioner in June 2024, Prof. Sese has spearheaded several high-impact agricultural initiatives under Governor Douye Diri’s “Prosperity Administration”:
Food Security: Overseeing the “Budget of Assured Prosperity II,” focusing on transforming Bayelsa into a food production hub through mechanisation.
International Collaboration: In early 2025, he led a mission to South Korea, resulting in a donation of mechanised equipment (tractors, rice mills) worth over $500,000.
Dry Season Farming: Launched the 2025/2026 dry season farming initiative in Otuasega to boost rice production.
Academic Partnerships: Strengthening ties between the Ministry and Niger Delta University to establish greenhouse facilities and modern research farms.
Personal Life
Prof. Sese hails from the Tombia Community in the Ekpetiama clan, Yenagoa LGA. He is happily married and is widely recognized for his pragmatic and research-driven approach to governance.