Professor W.A.S. Abomaye-Nimenibo, FNIM, JP

Professor Williams Aminadokiari Samuel Abomaye-Nimenibo is an accomplished Economist, Chartered Manager, Administrator, Minister of the Gospel, Author, and International Scholar whose academic, administrative, and professional experience spans over four decades across the Public Sector, Oil & Gas Industry, and the University System. A distinguished Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, he is widely recognised for his scholarly contributions to Economics, Research Methodology, Project Evaluation, and Petroleum Sector Studies.

Personal Information

State / LGA: Rivers State / Ogu–Bolo
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christianity
Languages: English, Pidgin

Academic Background

• Ph.D – Economics, University of Port Harcourt (2008)
• M.Sc – Economics, University of Port Harcourt (2002)
• MBA – Management, Rivers State University (1997)
• B.Sc – Economics, University of Port Harcourt (1997)
• Diploma – Personnel Management (1990)
• A-Level & O-Level Certificates

Professional & Administrative Experience

Professor Abomaye-Nimenibo has held significant leadership roles including:

• Director, Postgraduate School, Obong University (2017–Date)
• Professor of Economics (2017–Date)
• Head, Department of Economics (2014–2017)
• Member, Obong University Senate (2014–Date)
• Chairman, Postgraduate Planning Committee
• External Examiner for M.Sc and Ph.D programmes (several universities)
• Professor of Economics – Charisma University (Online)

Employment History

• Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) – 1991 to 2011 (Retail, Refinery & Marketing Divisions)
• Rivers State Civil Service – 1980 to 1991
• Obong University – Lecturer → Senior Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor (2011–Date)

Teaching & Research Areas

• Monetary Economics
• Petroleum Economics
• Labour & Industrial Economics
• Public Finance
• Research Methods & Statistical Analysis
• Business Management & Strategic Leadership
• Feasibility Studies & Project Evaluation

Selected Publications

Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications and books, including:

• Fundamentals of Project Evaluation & Feasibility Studies (2013)
• Applied Monetary Economics (2015)
• Modus Operandi of Seminar Presentation (2016)
• Taxation in Nigeria (2017)
• Multiple journal articles in Development Economics, Public Sector Economics, and Energy Studies

He also serves as a peer reviewer for local and international journals.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
• Member, Nigerian Economic Society
• Member, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)
• Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Rivers State Independent Publishers Association

Honours & Awards

• Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP)
• Outstanding African Leadership Award
• NNPC Long Service Awards
• Meritorious Service Awards (Academia & Christian Ministry)

Community & Ministerial Service

Professor Abomaye-Nimenibo is a Minister of the Gospel, Bible teacher, community development advocate, and mentor to many young scholars and professionals. His commitment to education, moral leadership, and national development underscores his lifelong contributions to society.

Hobbies & Interests

Reading, Teaching, Research, Evangelism, Swimming, Writing, Community Development.