Opuala-Charles attended the. 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.
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.
From July 2007 to June 2012, Opuala-Charles was commissioner for finance and budget in Bayelsa State. Opuala-Charles is chairman of Alpha Star Paints Industries Limited, and the Lansford Group.
