| Intro | Nigerian commissioner |
| From | Nigeria |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
13 May 1967, Port Harcourt |
| Age | 53 years |
Silva Opuala-Charles was the commissioner for finance and budget in Bayelsa state, Nigeria from 2007 to 2012.
Education
Opuala-Charles attended the University of Port Harcourt. In 1995, he received a Bachelor of Science (Economics) degree with second class honours (upper division). In 1998, he received a Masters of Science (Economics, money and banking). He subsequently earned a doctorate in Economics majoring in monetary economics. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)and a Fellow of the Association of Certified Commercial Diplomats (FCDipl.) London, England. He is also a distinguished Fellow of the Public Management of Nigeria(FIPMN) and a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of the Strategic Management of Nigeria(ISM).He is also a graduate of Breakthrough Program For Senior Executives(BPSE) and an Alumnus of IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland
Banking career
Opuala-Charles worked in banking for fifteen years, reaching the position of regional manager of the south-south area in the First Inland Bank. He developed a banking product for domestic account mobilization (HYDOM) and opened a branch of the bank in Uyo. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN). Opuala-Charles is also a fellow of the Association of Certified Commercial Diplomats, (FCDipl), London, England in recognition of his contribution to Nigeria’s participation in international trade.
Political career
From July 2007 to June 2012, Opuala-Charles was commissioner for finance and budget in Bayelsa State.
Business career
Opuala-Charles is chairman of Alpha Star Paints Industries Limited, and the Lansford Group.