RT. HON. (DR) ACHO IHIM
SPEAKER, IMHA, 2015 TILL DATE/ Member representing Okigwe State Constituency
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Early Life
Acho
Ihim was born in Umuonyeneri Village of Umualumoke in Okigwe Local Government
Area of Imo State, Nigeria, to the family of Rev. C. A and Evang. Bessy Ihim in
1962. His name Acho means “That which is desired”.
He
was raised in a Monogamous family, and was the first child born into the family
of seven, symbolizing perfection. Cyprian, Acho’s father was God’s great
shepherd of the Assemblies of God Church, whose life was semi-nomadic, as he traversed
communities and states of the old eastern Nigeria, preaching the gospel and
raising sheep for God. Rev. Ihim was a complete man of God who did not allow
earthly ventures to distract his devotion for God. Before his demise in 1990,
he had given out his only residential village house to the church of God, using
same to bequeath an altar of mercy and general protection to his family. As the
first son of a reverend gentleman of the old, Acho inherited the fundamental
apostolic virtues of his father and imbibed core Christian recitals, which
ultimately became the springboard of his growth and development. However, he
did not directly take after his father’s ministerial calling but had an
orgasmic passion for human capital development hence his penchant for teaching
and establishment of educational institutions.
Education
promotion became his preoccupation until he veered into Politics in 2002
following his appointment as the Chairman, Transition Committee, Okigwe Local
Government Area.
Early
Academic Career.
The
itinerant nature of his father’s job took the young Acho to Orba Community in
Nsukka of Enugu State where he had his Primary Education at the Union Primary
School, Orba, Nsukka and later proceeded to Oboloafor Town in the same Nsukka,
particularly, the Oboloafor Boys Secondary School for his post-primary
education and obtained the requisite West African School Certificate &
General Certificate of Education that catapulted him to the Imo State
University where he obtained a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Government and
Public Administration in 2008. While in service of his fatherland and humanity,
he sought for and secured admission into the Pacific Western University, U.S.A,
where in 2011 he bagged a Master Of Science Degree in Public Administration.
Early
Political Career
The
combined effects of travelling and relocating to places with his father gave
him early exposure. His Christian upbringing, educational endeavours,
humanitarian services and the realization that his ancient city of Okigwe,
remained the only old provincial headquarters in Nigeria yet to become a state
capital spurred him into politics. He formed the “Joy Political Organization”
in 2001 to advance the welfare needs of his people of Okigwe LGA, which foundation led him into the
People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with his eyes at the Chairmanship Position of
his Local Government Area. This paid off when the then Government of Achike
Udenwa reckoned with his popularity and appointed him, Chairman, Transition
committee, Okigwe LGA in 2002. He was later elected Executive Chairman, Okigwe
LGA in 2004 which provided him with the clamoured podium to build Classroom
Blocks in almost all the political wards of the Local Government Area. He also
built Bridges to facilitate smooth movements and conveyance of agricultural
produce in and out of the LGA. He further constructed Health Centers to boast
healthy living, made Donations to many individuals and homes, and created
different empowerment-driven committees that endeared him into the hearts of
Okigwe peoples. He exuded peace, radiated love and elicited huge public
confidence. He became a metaphor for financial liberalization and his name
enveloped the lips of Ndi-Okigwe, the atmosphere under his reign was simply
jubilant and enjoyable. No wonder, in 2005, the Association of Local
Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), set
up a National Merit Award Committee, to assess performances of Chairmen of
Local Governments in Nigeria. The Committee turned in a report with Acho Ihim
as “The best Local Government Chairman in Nigeria”. In the same vein, in 2006,
the Senate Committee on Local Governments and States in Nigeria, revalidated
this feat, declaring Hon. Ihim, “The Accomplished and Most Outstanding
Executive Chairman in Nigeria”. These high profile awards spurred him to seek
re-election for same position but was discouraged due to the prevalent zoning
political culture in Okigwe Local Government Area.
Nevertheless,
Okigwe people are known for their deep consideration, this they demonstrated in
2011 when they compensated Acho’s visible goodwill with a resounding victory in
the House of Assembly Election, a welcome development of sort. In that 7th
House, he became the Deputy Majority Leader, and Chairman, House Committee on
Information, Due Process and Inter-parliamentary Affairs. The 2015 General
Election was a turning point in the political career of Hon. Acho Ihim, as he
became the first Okigwe Man to be re-elected into the same position, House of
Assembly, without Interruption, and it came to pass.
In
furtherance of Ihim’s public confidence, his colleagues in the 7th
House, at the twilight of their tenure, passed what looked like a vote of
overwhelming confidence on Ihim, when they unanimously resolved to recall the
ranking rule of the House, ostensibly to favour his emergence as Speaker of the
8th House, 3rd Assembly. The new members who already knew
Ihim’s knack for peace, accommodation, excellence and liberalization, did not
have difficulty adopting this rule, while His Excellency, Owelle Rochas
Okorocha, the Imo State Governor, a man of vision, saw Ihim’s heart of gold and
graciously gave his fatherly blessings. One can validly state without
equivocation that Ihim’s Speakership of the Imo State House of Assembly is a
product of the strong confidence of his former members, unwavering support of
his present colleagues, practical blessing of the Imo State Governor, and the
overflowing grace of God Almighty. By divine permutation therefore, Rt.
Hon. Acho Ihim, whose father, had seven
children, was in his first term elected into the 7th House, and was
assigned the 7th number plate of the Assembly and finally became the
7th Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly.
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Early
Private-Sector Career
Rt.
Hon. Acho Ihim’s business exploits and engagements majorly centered around the
founding and promotion of these educational institutions:
1. Shalom International Nursery/Primary
School, Aba, Abia State.
2. Domino Nursery/Primary Secondary
School, Umuahia, Abia State.
3. King of Kings International Secondary
School, Port-Harcourt, River State.
4. Domino International Secondary School,
Owerri, Imo State.
Early
Socio-Cultural/Political Organization Career
The
man, Acho Ihim, is a thorough-bred
socio-cultural and political character. He, at different times and seasons,
operated at the top echelon of the following organizations:
1. Association of Local Governments of
Nigeria (State)
2. Okigwe Political Leaders Forum
3. Odinma Okigwe Socio-Cultural Assembly
4. Okigwe Peoples Political Movement
5. Umualumoke Progressive Association
6. Umuonyeneri Family Meeting
7. Joy Campaign Organization
8. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
9. All Progressives Congress (APC), his
current party.
Early
Career Awards and Chieftaincy Titles
Apart
from his awards by the duo of the Senate Committee on Local Government and
State, and Nigeria Local Government Merit Award Committee respectively, the
National All Media Link also recognized him as an “Accomplished and Most
Recognized Media Friendly Executive Chairman in 2003/2004. In acknowledgement
of his education development efforts, the Romania University, California USA,
honoured him with a Doctorate Degree.
As
a prophet whose prophecy began at home, his people of Okigwe conferred on him
in 2003, the aristocratic title of Onwa (The Moon) Okigwe of the Okigwe Ancient
Supreme Council. This took place after he had been bestowed with the Ochiriozuo
(Sponsor/Trainer-General) Okigwe title in 2002. Later in 2006, he was decorated
with the Mmirioma (Good Water) Okigwe title, and in 2010 he became coronated
with yet another prestigious title of Nnu Kerikeri (Crystallizing Salt). He
therefore, through these titles, carries on his shoulders the insignia of The
Moon, The Trainer-General, The Water and Salt of his people.
Marriage/Procreation
Jurisdiction
On
his Marriage and Procreation turf, the towering Acho Ihim, at the moment, has
yet an adorable woman of virtue in his life, Olaedo Ihim, and six wonderful
children (4 boys, 2 girls).
Summary
It
is in the light of the foregoing expositions, that I summarily present to you a
God-fearing Christian politician of the South Eastern Nigeria, an incurable
lover and promoter of education, a liberal heart and productive philanthropist,
a quantum system loyalist, an organic team player, a clinical conflict
dissector, and a man of visual and oratorical acuity, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Acho Ihim, Onwa, Mmirioma, Ochiriozuo,
Nnukerikeri (Okigwe), Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly of Nigeria and
currently, the Vice President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA,
African Region.
Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo, Deputy Speaker, IMHA/ Member representing Nwangele State Constituency
Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo, Deputy Speaker, IMHA/ Member representing Nwangele State Constituency
EDUCATION:
Born without a silver spoon, Rt. Hon. Ugonna
Ozurigbo had his Primary School Education at Ikenegbu Primary School Owerri
from 1983 to 1989. Without delay, he commenced his Secondary School education in
1990 at Government Secondary School Owerri and successfully graduated in 1995
with Senior Secondary School Certificate.
In 1995, he defied the routine one year of
internship for young senior secondary school leavers and began his tertiary
studies at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri in 1995. In 1997, he graduated
with Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Business Administration.
With the academic curiosity of St. Aquinas, he
further enrolled into Abia State University, Uturu, in 1998, where he obtained
his Bachelor of Science in Government and Public Administration in 2002. Soon
thereafter his graduation, he was enlisted for the National Youth Service in
2004. He served as a Corps member in Ogun State of Nigeria and meritoriously
passed out in 2005.
During his days as a student, he had at
different times held the positions of:
a. Student
Union President Abia State University, Uturu
b. President
Nigerian Catholic Students Fellowship ABSU Chapter
c. Director of welfare Student Union
Government ABSU
d. Director of Socials Student Union
Government Poly Nekede
e. National President Nwangele Students
Association
BUSINESS:
Propelled by hard work and the desire to be
self-reliant, Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo (Enyioha) rejected white collar job and
went into private business as an airtime and mobile phones distributor, after
school. As providence will have it, it did not take him long to demonstrate wit
and make his mark in the telecommunication industry. Today, he has established
the most reliable communication outfit in Imo State, known as OZB Communication
Ltd; also reckoned with all over Nigeria.
As a business guru with a broad mind for
growth, he further expanded his business tentacles into the hospitality
business and Agriculture. His multiple ventures include Kelvic Suits &
Towers Ltd, Victory publications Ltd, Kelvic Farms, Kelvic Fast Food, and
etcetera.
POLITICS:
Rt. Hon.
Ugonna Ozurigbo (Enyioha) forayed into active politics in 2007. He introduced
the concept of politics without bitterness in Nwangele political milieu. He
demonstrated astute political followership and humility; traits which has
continued to endear him to the masses and the political elites. He is a good party man with a stint of die
hard followership. He is presently a chieftain of All Progressives Congress
Party in Nigeria (A P C; the ruling party). He has built a political bridge
that cut across all the Local governments in Imo State.
In 2011,
with the help of God Almighty he was elected member representing Nwangele State
Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly. He was generous with his
position and was never cocooned by the paraphernalia of the offices he
occupied.
In 2015, he
was re-elected again based on his performances, pace setting achievements and
for the faith he kept with Nwangele people. Since being a legislature in the
Imo State House of Assembly, he has being part of the leadership of the Imo
House of assembly. He has occupied many offices in the Imo House of Assembly
which includes;
1- Deputy Speaker Imo House of Assembly
(Current)
2- House Committee Chairman on Religion (past)
3- Majority Chief Whip Imo House of
Assembly (past)
4- House Committee Chairman on Public
Utilities (past)
SOCIAL LIFE:
He is one
among the most accessible politician ever known to mankind. He has a listening
ear with helping hands. Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo is a philanthropist
per excellence. He has the Chieftaincy title of Enyioha from his own community,
Umuozu Autonomous community Nwangele L. G. A. of Imo State, which goes to
demonstrate his acceptability by his people.
Member representing Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency
Hon. Emmanuel Orie a.k.a Youth Ambassador is the Honorable member representing Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency in Imo House of Assembly. He is a very wonderful man, a quintessential lawmaker, very humane, amiable, accessible, a listening leader, very soft on issues but hard on decision, an agreement keeper, a promise fulfiller, a trustworthy fellow, a good loyal party man, a handsome man, less controversial, very thoughtful and forthright, very tactful and above all, a fearer of God and lover of man. Hon. Orie is a man of tomorrow and a blessing to his generation. In politics, he is a grass rooter, in social life, he is a good jolly fellow, in business, he is very shrewd and in private life, he can be very affectionate.
Member representing Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency
Hon. Emmanuel Orie a.k.a Youth Ambassador is the Honorable member representing Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency in Imo House of Assembly. He is a very wonderful man, a quintessential lawmaker, very humane, amiable, accessible, a listening leader, very soft on issues but hard on decision, an agreement keeper, a promise fulfiller, a trustworthy fellow, a good loyal party man, a handsome man, less controversial, very thoughtful and forthright, very tactful and above all, a fearer of God and lover of man. Hon. Orie is a man of tomorrow and a blessing to his generation. In politics, he is a grass rooter, in social life, he is a good jolly fellow, in business, he is very shrewd and in private life, he can be very affectionate.
Background:
He was born in the family of
Nze & Lolo Johnson Orie Uboh in Umuokuzu In Umuokanne Autonomous community
in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area Imo State in the year 1977.
He attended Central School Umuokanne from
1986-1992 where he had his first school leaving certificate. Thereafter, he
attended Government Secondary School Owerri between 1992 – 1998 and passed the
West African School Certificate Examination in flying colors. He later enrolled
at the University of Abuja where read Political Science between 2005 and 2009.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN ONE YEAR AS A LEGISLATOR.
1.
(Scholarship
programme for sixty five primary six pupils seeking admission into Federal
Govt. College across the nation).
2.
(Roads
project).
3.
In
view of bringing the rights accrued to his L.G.A home, fulfilling campaign
promises and bringing dividends of democracy to the people, he has carried out
a constituency project which is an information communication training centre
(ICT) and staff lounge for all the
workers in the L.G.A Headquarters.
4.
Electrification:
because of the passion he has for Ohaji Egbema people, he led the house of assembly committee on petroleum resources/ISOPADEC/
NDDC to EEDC
office to make sure that Ohaji Egbema electricity is restored.
BILL sponsored:
A bill for a law to establish the Imo State University of Science
&Technology in Egbema, Ohaji Egbema L.G.A and other related matters (second
reading).
Motion moved:
Motion for a bill to find ways of
stopping further oil spillages by oil companies operating in the oil producing
areas of Imo State.
Principal Office Position: Minority whip. (PDP)
Committee Positions:
1.
Chairman House Committee on communication and State
Development Goals (SDGs)
2.
Vice Chairman House Committee on NDDC/ISOPADEC AND PETROLEUM.
AWARDS received:
1.
The
most active House member on social media (12-7-15) by Imo Social Media search
light awards limited.
2.
Youth
Ambassador (by Umuokanne Undergraduate Association for Empowerment and
Development).
3.
Merit
award as a Patron for confraternity of our mother of perpetual help catholic
diocese of Portharcourt. Member representing Aboh Mbaise State Constituency
BIRTH:
Hon. Mike Iheanetu
aka Akwaa - Akwuru is a scion of the Royal Dynasty of HRH Eze Joseph Iheanetu
Nwachukwu , the Ekwueme II of Okwuato Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area. He was
born on the 15th of May, 1960.
EDUCATION:
Hon. Mike Iheanetu
started his early school process at St. Patrick’s Primary School Eziulo
Abakaliki through Nike Grammer School Enugu and ended at the University of
Nigeria Nsukka, where he obtained his B.sc (Hon.) in Psychology. He later
enrolled and obtained his Post Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree in Public
Administration from Imo State University Owerri. He undertook other
administrative courses and trainings including ADSCON Administrative Studies
Badagry Lagos.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Akwaa - Akwuru had
his tutelage in public office at Imo ADC Nekede as a clerk. In 1984, he did his
National Youth Service with the University of Cross River State Uyo (Uniuyo). He was retained thereafter and taught Social
Psychology briefly. In 1986, he became the Regional Manager of Imo State
Lotteries. In 1987, he became Head of Political Education Department with
MAMSER Imo State. He later rose to the position of Principal Orientation Officer
before resigning to contest the election for Aboh Mbaise Local Government
Chairman in 1996.
POLITICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In 1980, Mike
Iheanetu won election as Honourable member representing Zik's Flat A
Constituency in the House of Assembly Student Union, UNN. In 1981, he made
history as the first non- Mass Communication student to win the position as a
Public Relations/ Information Officer of the Student Union, UNN. In 1983, he
was elected the National President of Nigerian Psychology Students Association.
In 1996, Hon. Mike Iheanetu won election and worked as Local Government
Chairman of Aboh Mbaise. As a political strategist, in 1998 he became the State
Secretary of APP Imo State. In 2003, he decamped to The Peoples Democratic
Party PDP and was appointed the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Imo
State on Youth Mobilization. In 2006, he became the State Director for Mass
Mobilization in the Imo State Orientation Agency. As a grass root politician,
Chief Iheanetu again got elected by the people of Aboh Mbaise in 2007 to
represent their Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly. In 2012, when
he lost his bid to come back to the Imo State House of Assembly for the second
tenure, Akwaa - Akwuru was appointed Special Adviser to the Minister of State
1. for Foreign Affairs, Prof. (Mrs) Viola Onwuliri. In addition, Hon. Mike
Iheanetu was appointed a Federal Commissioner representing South East in the
National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. As an astute politician, Hon. Mike
Iheanetu resigned both positions to contest again the House of Assembly for
Aboh Mbaise State Constituency. The position he won to the admiration of all.
Presently, Hon. Mike Iheanetu is the Minority Whip of Imo State House of
Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Environment.
MARRIAGE:
Hon. Mike Iheanetu
is married to Mrs. Onyemma Mike Iheanetu and the marriage is blessed with three
children.
HOBBIES:
Akwaa - Akwuru is
highly rated in Tennis, Scrabble, Chess and football.
TITLES:
Akwaa - Akwuru is a
celebrity of Standard Tennis Development Club, celebrity of Safari Recreation
Club, patron Standard Tennis Development Club Owerri, patron Safari Recreation
Club Owerri. He is the Akwaa - Akwuru Mbaise and the Ezinwa Ibeku.
Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise
State Constituency
Ichie Ken Agbim is the Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly and the Minority Leader of the House.
He was born
March 1970 to the family of Ichie & Mrs Stanilous Agbim of Ogbor Ihitteaforukwu
in Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo State.
He attended St. Charles Primary School Ogbor Ihitteaforukwu
Ahiazu Mbaise and Ansar Udeen Primary School Sabo Ile Ife Osun State in 1982
and then proceeded to attend Secondary Technical School Umuezegwu and Boy’s
Secondary School Umualumaku Ehime Mbano LGA where he completed his secondary
School education in 1988
He later gained admission into University of Nigeria Nsukka
in 1990 and graduated in 1995 from the Department of Mass Communications with
second class upper degree.
As an undergraduate he contested and won leadership positions
such as the Financial Secretary Mass Communications Students’ Association UNN
1992 to ‘93, Financial Secretary Ekwerazu Student’s Union, UNN chapter 1992 to
‘93, President Ekwerazu Students’ Union 1993 to ‘94 and later emerged unopposed
as the Director of Socials, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Students Union 1993
to ‘95. He was also a founding member Niger Committee of Friends (NICOF), an
umbrella body formed to protect the rights and privileges of Eastern Nigerian
students all over Nigeria and to imbue leadership qualities into the youths of
South East and South South zones of Nigeria in Nigerian Universities.
ICHIE KEN AGBIM THE
CAREER MAN
Hon. Ken Agbim did his National Youths Services with BTAS
Communication Ltd, Adeniyi Jones Ikeja, Lagos 1995 to ’96 and was retained as a
full staff due to hard work and dedication to duty.
His professional career further took him to other famed
organizations including Richland Communications, Meryt Advertising and SO&U
Satachi & Satchi where he rose to the position of an Account Director in
2003.
The same year he joined GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc as a
Senior Brand Manager in the Marketing Department were he was saddled with the
responsibility of managing Lucozade the company’s biggest consumer brand.
He managed this brand successfully for 4 years and took it
from a brand valued at about N800m (Eight hundred million naira) to N4.7B (Four
billion Seven Hundred Million) in four years and in the process he was given
the award of the BEST BRAND MANAGER in the company in 2005. He was also sent on
3 months attachment to the head of office of GSK in Brenthforth London in 2006
as another means of rewarding his hard work and excellence.
Hon. Agbim also worked as Head of Marketing English Speaking
West Africa Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG 2008, Marketing Manager Chi
Pharmaceuticals Ltd Makers of Chivita and Chivera Health drinks 2009 to
2010 and Head of Marketing Brightstar
Telecoms Solutions 2011 to 2012.
He is a member of various professional bodies such Nigerian
Institute of Marketing (NIM), Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria
(APCON) Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Electronic Media
Content owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN)
CAREER
In 2008, Ichie Ken Agbim set up his own company called Boom
Productions Ltd.
The company’s interests include Radio and Television content
development, events management, show promotions and consultancy services, with
clients ranging from UAC Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Honeywell Group and
Dangote Flour Mills, etc.
POLITICS
Hon. Ken Agbim started his political journey early in life,
however, he ventured into party politics in 2007. By 2015 he contested under
the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and won the seat to
represent Ahiazu Mbaise local government area in Imo State House of Assembly;
inaugurated June 11, 2015.
Within the span of the 8th Assembly, he has sponsored
motions and bills with transforming relevance to the lives of the Imo State
people, including A bill for a Law to Prohibit Extortion of Land Developers,
Contractors working at Land Sites and Operators of Business, Premises and
Others Matters Incidental Thereto. And A
Motion to Urge the Imo State Chief Judge to Assign A Judge to High Court Ahiazu
Mbaise.
He has been Chairman, House Committee on Public Utilities and
Rural Development. And also member of other committees including; Finance,
Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), among others.
Hon. Ichie Ken Agbim is the minority Leader Imo State House
of Assembly.
Member
representing Ezinihitte Mbaise State Constituency
Hon.
(Engr.) Bruno Ukoha was born
into the family of Dr. F.U. Ukoha and Hon. Justice N.B. Ukoha who hails from
Eziudo in Ezinihitte Mbaise. He attended Government College Owerri.
A graduate of the prestigious Federal University
of Technology Owerri (FUTO). Married with 4 kids and a devoted Christian. A
trained Civil Engineer with over 9 years working experience with Federal Road
Maintenance Agency (FERMA). He resigned from service at Level 12 and ventured
into Politics in 2014 where he contested for the nomination into the House of
Assembly under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He won the general
elections in April 2015 and was sworn in as the Member Representing Ezinihitte
State Constituency in June 2015.
He is a Member of Council for Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
He is currently the Deputy Minority Leader of the
8th Assembly and House Committee Chairman on Finance and Due
Process.
Member
representing Ideato-North State Constituency
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In a historical
age when a worrisome number of lawmakers in the parliament “might” at most be
described as half-baked, legislatively clueless and lacking in knowledge of
jurisprudence and the essences and basis for legislation, in a country where
few with a mere degree parade themselves as geniuses of legislation, here comes
a young man who rose from grass to grace and from poverty to affluence, yet is
not just grounded with the rudiments and sagacity for legislation but is
indeed, almost as qualified to be a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), in Law and
indeed understands the essences and basis of legislation and representative government.
The saying that
most great men are products of humble background is even more evident in the
case of Barr Innocent Arthur Egwim. Innocent Arthur Egwim in a rather simple
term can be likened to a man who rose from obscurity to an appreciable level of
success, hence his GRASS to GRACE tale. Innocent Arthur Egwim was born of a
humble background, albeit intelligent and having love for learning in his
childhood days, the young Innocent could only manage to complete his secondary
schooling due to financial constrains. Remarkably, he gained admission to study
law at the UNN in 1982, but could not pursue this dream due to the family’s
financial challenges, and this led to his “foray”, one might say into business.
Yet a successful businessman, Innocent Arthur Egwim never relented to
demonstrate his love and passion for education and service to his people.
The quest for
success made young Innocent travel to Western Nigeria .
Howbeit, even as a successful business man of international repute, Innocent
Arthur Egwim did not let go of his life passions. His love for education and
learning rekindled and this is made more evident by the fact that he is a
lawyer, called to the Nigerian Bar. Hear him: “poverty should never be a
barrier to education or anything, a fact to which I am a living proof. It was my
undying love for education that led me back to the university at the age of 40.
I read law, went to Law
School
As the saying goes
that “charity begins at home”, Innocent Arthur Egwim’s second passion which
consists on his impeccable philanthropy
and desire to
serve his people made him accept to return from the UK
Having served his
people diligently and as a true believer of the Rescue Mission government of
his Excellency ,Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha and having attracted many
developmental giant strides so numerous to mention here, the peoples’ servant
as he will rather choose to be called.
RESEARCH COMPLETED: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW.
(i) The Most Favoured Nation Principle of
World Trade Organization: History, Basic Concept and Theory.
(b) Research
completed but not yet published.
i. Effects of
Bilateral Trade Agreements on the Multilateral Trade Arena: Special
Consideration of EPA between EU and ACP countries.
ii Africa ,s Economic balance sheet from the stand point of
globalization: Analysis of the Economic, political and social impacts that
globalization has had on the developing countries.
iii. Economic
Integration in Developing countries: Wider test.
Qualification
PHD law; Unilag
BL,
Nigeria Law School
LLM;
University of East London
LLM;
University of East London
Diploma in Criminology; University
of East London
SSCE;
Immaculate Conception Seminary Ahiaeke Umuahia.
FLC;
Ibeku Central Primary School
Arthur is;
i. Principal
Partner, Innocent Egwim & CO ( Akuabata Chambers) Adeniyi Jones Ikeja
ii. Partner,
Supreme Solicitors, Kingsland High
Road , London
iii. Director,
Sabina Hotels Abuja
iv. Director, Akuj
Farms, Wakajaiye Ibadan.
v. Director,
Arthurm Holdings Limited, Ikeja.
vi. Director,
Sabina Investment Limited, Oke Bola Ibadan.
He is also;
House Committee Chairman on Finance and Public
Accounts. House Committee Chairman on Chieftaincy Affairs and Autonomous
Communities and House Committee Chairman on Judiciary
The President-
General Isiokpo Automous community till date. Chairman Isiokpo town Union Lagos
Branch, Chairman Ekeasomba Age grade Isiokpo, Vice Chairman Alade Residents
Association Allen Ikeja, President Awareness club of Nigeria Ibadan
Oyo State East London . Patron Isiokpo
United Brothers Club Nigeria
Holder of
chieftaincy titles of EKERIN BASHORUN OF IBADAN and , Jagunmolu of Epe Ijesha,
Jagunmolu of Ogba Lagos, Akaraugo of Umuna Imo State, Nze DURU AKUABATA OF
ISIOKPO, OWELLE OF OBODOUKWU, and Ide Dim Onwa Gburugburu of Isiokpo. Ideato
Happily married
with children and grandchildren.
Member
representing Ihitte/Uboma State Constituency
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu has a
lot of sparkling accolades attached to her name due to her sterling
administrative acumen from previous positions of work before she found her way
into the legislative chamber of the state government. Her name is a house hold
name and very much environmental friendly. No Imolite will forget in a hurry
the hub of governor Owelle Rochas okorocha's free education programme
(SUBEB) and the tier of commissionership for Education under the
government of Okorocha's first term, where her name roared for the joy of the
poor and the downtrodden citizens of Imo state who then could not afford school
fees for their children. This woman was a member of that impeccable squad that
laid the foundation for the first ever free education scheme since Imo State
was created in 1976.
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu was a
roaming talent that was discovered by that government. Her name now rolls in
tandem with such respectable tags as; Honorable, Ambassador, Doctor and Chief
among others which she acquired through serious study, strenuous hardwork,
dedication to duty as well as strict compliance to the rules of engagement
among others. To her, one cardinal attribute of a clear mind is the
courage to speak the truth. She is a highly disciplined mother and grandmother who
cannot commiserate with those displaying any crass act of disloyalty. While she
does not believe in announcing her visits, she is not a slave to protocol either. She identifies with the youth, the
elderly and the poor.
There are lots of honors, awards and titles in her bulging
briefcase before her recent voyage into the legislative chamber of the Imo State
House of Assembly.
Hon. Dr.(Mrs) Uche Ejiogu is indeed a woman of many distinguished
feathers rolled into one. It all depends on which-ever one wishes to attach to
her name while calling, but she prefers to be known and addressed as Hon.
Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu,
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Hon.Dr.(Mrs) Uche Ejiogu was
born in 1966 to the family of Mr, Boniface Mbachu of the blessed memory and
Mrs. Cecilia Mbachu of Ndiowere in Orlu Local Government of Imo State. She is
the fifth in the family of eight children. Her father gave her the name, Uchennaya, (not minding the femininity)
because of her natural sturdy, resilience as well as her high degree of
commitment to any work, like him. She
does all her things quite different from her other siblings.
However, with time Uchennaya decided to shorten her name
to Uche, but perhaps unknown to her,
the simple, flamboyant, amiable and beautiful Uche was still trailed by the
same fearless and unbiased stuff of her father. Uche manifested a clear sign of
distinction from her childhood. Her present commitment to duty and achievements
despite her poor family background can indeed attest to this fact.
In 1984, she married to Chief (sir) Raja Cletus Iwuchukwu Ejiogu,
a former registrar of the famous Imo state university, Owerri. Chief (sir) Raja
C. I. Ejiogu hailed from Umuezeala Abueke in Ihitte/uboma local Government of
Imo state. The family is blessed with children. Unfortunately however, Hon. Dr. Uche Ejiogu is now a widow
having lost her darling husband who sponsored her to the height of Ph.D degree in the University
and gave her all other supports and encouragements that aided to her present
enviable position. He died in March 2015 due to protracted illness. May his
soul rest in perfect peace, Amen!
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu
attended Practicing school 1 and
Girl Secondary School, all in
Orlu Local Government where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
and West African School Certificate (WASC)
respectively. She later proceeded to St Joseph
Teachers' Training College, Aba in Abia State
where she also obtain her TC 11 in
1983, and in 1991, she bagged her NCE with distinction
from Alvan Ikoku
College of Education, Owerri.
In 1994 Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu obtained her first
degree (B.A. Hons) in education with second class upper division from Abia
State University, and
masters' (MSC) degree in the year 2000 from the same university. At this
point she was still not done with studies until 2008 when she -bagged her
doctorate degree (Ph.D) in education Administration from the prestigious
Imo State University, Owerri.
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu has
attended various and varied courses, seminars and workshops. She has also
published several articles both in national and international journals and
authored several books all of which are too numerous to mention here.
CAREER & EXPERIENCE
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu
started life as a professional teacher. She taught both in primary and
secondary schools before she became an Education
Administrator at the State Primary Education Board (SPED), Owerri. She
later became a university lecturer, and by delving into ICEP (Institute of Continuous Education Programme), Sandwich and Pre-degree programs in the course of her lecturing, she really
touched more lives in education sector. Tertiary institutions that benefited
from her services included Imo State University Owerri, Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri, National Open University of Nigeria, Owerri Study center, as
well as Ondo College of Education, Ikere Ekiti (Owerri Campus) among others.
Meanwhile as a seasoned administrator Hon Dr
(Mrs) Uche Ejiogu did not hide her wealth of experience from her community. She
also contributed immensely
by piloting the affairs of
Abueke Women Development Union, Owerri branch for over a decade. She was also
the Treasurer, Ladies of St. Lumumba, Madonna Sub-council Ihitte/Uboma as well
as the vice president of St. Jude's Society Assumpta Cathedral Parish, Owerri.
Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu is an ardent member of the Catholic Women
Organization of the Owerri Arch dioceses. She also belongs to several other
professional bodies such as the Reading Association of Nigeria and the
International Reading Association based in New York (USA) amongst others. In
2011 Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu was appointed the Executive Chairman of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBED)
by his Excellency the Governor of
Imo State, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorochas, after working at different departments
of IMSBEB for eighteen (18) years. Again
in 2013, she was offered the
position of a Commissioner for Education
in charge of Primary, Secondary, Adult and Non-Formal Education, which she
gladly accepted.
Towards the third
quarter of 2014, the Honorable commissioner for education heeded to numerous
calls particularly that from her mentor and darling husband, to venture into
party politics. For this glaring call however she decided to submit her resignation
letter to the executive Governor from the
commissionership. Thereafter she enrolled into All Progressive Congress (APC)
and contested under that platform to represent her
local government (Ihitte/uboma) at Imo state House of Assembly, and won both
primary and the final elections which took place in April 2015. Here she is now
with another badge of exalted honorable position at a prime age of her
golden jubilee.
IN PARLIAMENT, BILLS PASSED/SPONSORED
When the Imo State House of
Assembly constituted its committees soon after oaths of office in June 2015,
Hon. Dr. (mrs) Uche Ejiogu was appointed as house committee chairman on education. Within the first quarter of
2016 she became the committee chairman
on Women affairs and later youths and sports respectively. She has at present
been returned back as the House Committee Chairman on Education and Vice chairman on Imo Foundation, NGOS and Humanitarian services Committee.
She is also a committee member on
environmental sanitation as well as communication/SDG respectively.
For a legislative house that
started business not up to twelve calendar months (June 2015-April 2016), Hon.
Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu is at present a Co-sponsor
of Nine (9) Bills which are
now at various stages . Some have gone to respective committees while others
have just passed through the first reading. Among these bills are
1. A Bill for a law to amend the Imo state Primary and Secondary
school computer literacy law No 8 of 2008
2. A bill for a law seeking to regulate the rights and obligations under
tenancy agreement and the relationship between landlord and tenant and the
procedure to recover premises and others thereto.
3. There is also a bill for a law seeking to establish agency for
protection, rights and privileges of people with Disabilities and others
thereof.
Hon. Dr.
(Mrs) Uche Ejiogu is also sponsoring a
bill for a law seeking to establish Imo state Schools Based management
Committee (IMSBMC). If at the end these bills are successfully passed into law,
the lives of the Imolites, particularly the poor and the downtrodden who are
the main targets, will be positively affected.
HONORS AWARD AND TITLES
As you may have read earlier in
the course of this citation, Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu has received over three
hundred (300) honors, awards and titles in the course of her official duties.
One of the best unforgettable awards she pocketed
as SUBEB chairman came from the then
President and command in chief of the armed forces of The federal
republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR. That was the "2012
Most Innovative SUBEB Chairman In Nigeria" in Abuja (July 2012). She
was also adorned with award of Excellence in Research and development by
Nigerian Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators in 2012. The
institute of corporate administration also recognized her sterling qualities of
leadership and bestowed on Hon. Dr. (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu an award of fellow of
the institute for her professional best
practices in administration.
Hon. Dr (Mrs) Uche Ejiogu was
also a recipient of the coveted International Ambassadorial Millennium Award
at the National Merit Award House Abuja in December 2012.The Nigerian
institute of public Relations, Imo
state chapter also accorded Ambassador Uche Ejiogu a befitting award of
excellence in recognition of her unflinching support to the Imo State chapter. At the Africa hall of international
conference center Abuja, Ambassador Uche Ejiogu was the only female recipient of the Prestigious Verbatim 2012 person of the year
awards in the presence of former Governors of Abia and
Gombe states as well as directors General
of JAMB, NDC, commandant, civil Defense Corps and other six-directors general of
federal establishments. In addition, the Nigerian media links in collaboration with Imo Newspaper (statesman) gave
a golden award-to HON. DR. UCHE EJIOGU as a Creative Administrator in South East Nigeria in September 2012.
The president general, Association
of Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, His Majesty Eze Dr. Thomas A. Obiwuru Obiefule
conferred on Amb. Dr. Uche Ejiogu with the chieftaincy
title of "Ada Nmuta'of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom in recognition of her
remarkable contributions to education in Imo state. Imo league of professionals also
presented an award for Excellence In Education Management (public
education) dated May, 2013 to HON. DR. UCHE EJIOGU.
From Frankfurt Ammain-Germany, Hon. Dr. Uche Ejiogu received an
award of "disciple of democracy" as The Most Distinguished
Nigerian Public Servant in Education Development from in Nigeria in 2013.
Also from Ghana, in recognition of her excellent performance and holistic
administrative transformation by EGPDF. Hon. Dr. Uche Ejiogu was given the award
as the Black Legend Mother of Gold in Africa in 2013. The rotary club of
Owerri central rotary international district 9140 conferred on Hon. Dr. Uche
Ejiogu with a "vocational service
award" on 17th of August, 2013. From the Catholic Church in her Matrimonial home, the Umuezeala
village in Abueke town of Ihitte /uboma she received the worthy mother of
the Catholic Church award. On April 2014, the national association of
Ihitte/uboma students gave award of excellence to Hon. Dr. Uche Ejiogu
in honors of her contributions towards education in Ihitte/uboma LG.A.
What more, Hon. Dr.(Mrs.)
Uche Ejiogu is also a crown National president
of Umuada di Igbo mma in diastral (USA). We can go on and on, but for want
of time and space here these are the few recognitions we can absorb from
numerous groups and people over her sterling
qualities of leadership out of numerous others still in her bulging briefcase
as earlier stated in this citation. Hon. Dr.(mrs.) Uche Ejiogu is also a
philanthropist and national co-coordinator of several NGOS. She loves reading,
writing and listening to good music and cooking.
Member
representing lsiala Mbano State Constituency
Hon. Lady Joy Mbawuike (Nneoma) was born in Okwelle in Onuimo LGA
and married to High Chief Sir Goddy Mbawuike of Umuohiri in Nneato Nweafor
Autonomous community in Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. The marriage is
blessed with children.
She is a devout Christian of the Roman Catholic Denomination who
has contributed greatly to the advancement of God's work even beyond her
immediate community.
She is well read, up to Masters Degree level and has numerous
other certificates, diplomas and adjuncts. She has an unending list of merit
award from Local and International bodies based on service delivery to
communities and humanity in general. She is an enterprising young lady with
immense passion for philanthropy and charity.
Her unquantifiable contributions in raising many co-operative
societies for women and Youths in her immediate community and beyond is
unparallel. This has helped to reduce poverty in her locality.
Her husband, High Chief Sir Mbawuike is an accomplished business
man and strongly supportive of her philanthropic gestures and the activities
and projects of her foundation - LADY JOY MBAWUIKE FOUNDATION and this has
contributed immensely to her positive impact in politics.
She worked with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd.
(NNPC) where she meritoriously retired in 2014.
Through her
foundation - LADY JOY MBAWUIKE FOUNDATION, she has empowered numerous sons and
daughters of Isiala Mbano and beyond. Some of her empowerment programs include
the following:
1. Empowerment of indigent
women, widows, artisans of Isiala Mbano with financial
and material resources to start petty trading.
2. She provided scholarship grants to deserving students of Isiala
Mbano origin.
3. She provided free ICT/COMPUTER empowerments to the Youths of Isiala Mbano
4. She organize a talent hunt for all the Secondary Schools in
Isiala Mbano where the winners were
handsomely rewarded.
5. She provided deserving
youth with motorcycles, sewing
machines, vulcanizing machines etc
6. She provided soft grants
to the chairladies
of all the Autonomous Communities
in Isiala Mbano to start petty trading.
7. She visited all the 38 Autonomous Communities of Isiala Mbano
during the 2012/2013 Women August
Meeting where she empowered 20 women each with
cash and wrappers.
8. The foundation visited to empower and provide cash and material
gifts to Mercy Motherless Babies
Home, Okwelle, Onuimo LGA, Imo State.
9. She provides free tutorial to intending JAMB, WAEC and NECO
candidates in Isiala Mbano.
10. She registered
those students who
passed with the required 5
credits for
University
admission to write UTME.
11. She has provided
succor for the physically challenged youths in Isiala Mbano by
providing wheel Chairs and crutches.
12. In 2014 she visited
20 churches of the Anglican Communion where she empowered 10 women each with cash
and wrapper while the churches were presented with Hymn Book.
Hon. Lady Joy Mbawuike is popularly known and called
"Motherhood across
Boundaries
“because of her non-partisan position when it comes to poverty alleviation and empowerment.
Member representing Mbaitoli state constituency
On the 13th September
1974, Hon Sir Ifeanyi Israel Nnataraonye was born into the Christian Family of
Senior Apostle Sylvester Dike Nnataraonye and Late Mrs. Deborah Catherine Titi
Nnataraonye of blessed memory. He hails from Alaeze Ogwa in Mbaitoli L.G.A of Imo State
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Hon. Sir Ifeanyi Israel Nnataraonye
started his academic pursuit from practicing School Emene Enugu, Enugu State Enugu State Community
Secondary School , Umuna in Igbo Etiti
L.G.A, Enugu State
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hon. Sir Ifeanyi Israel Nnataraonye
started building up his career with Onyinga Bookshop in Owerri and he later
established his business outfit, (Ifeogo Pools Nig, As Usual Dancing Band, As
Usual Motors Nig.).
BILLS:
1. A bill for a law to repeal lotteries,
Pools Betting, Gaming and Casino Promotion and control and enact the Lotteries,
Pools Betting, Gaming and Casino Promotion and Control Board Law of Imo State
and other related matters.
2. A bill for a law to enhance security
operations in the state by the installation of Electronic Surveillance devices
in public places and for other related purposes. (Undergoing legislative
process).
3. A bill for a law to provide for the
establishment of the Imo State Meat Regulatory Agency and for connected
purposes. (Undergoing Legislative process).
4. A bill for a law to prohibit the act
of female genital mutilation and for other related matters.
MOTIONS:
1. A motion for the establishment of
storage and preservation facilities for Agricultural produce by farmers in the
27 L.G.A’s of Imo
State
2. Motion for proper utilization of farm
lands in all Government Schools in Imo State
PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
Hon Sir Ifeanyi Israel Nnataraonye
belongs to many professional and voluntary bodies which include – A member of
Special Marshall of Nigerian Road Safety Corps, (SMNRSC) (PCRC).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Hon. Sir Ifeanyi Israel Nnataraonye
has good communication skills in both English and Igbo languages.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Reading Novels, Watching football
matches, meeting people, Traveling.
Member
representing Ngor-Okpala state constituency
Hon. Prince Ambrose Obinna Egu, an exemplary new
generation leader hails from the politically famous Egu family of Umumuo,
Eziala, Umuohiagu, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo state.
His parents late Justice Ambrose and Lolo Theresa Egu
soon after his birth realized young Obinna was cut out for leadership and
service hence they encouraged him to pursue this passion.
Thus from Primary School to secondary School and up to
the University he has been outstanding in this duty. His passion for service
made him reject many golden opportunities to relocate abroad for further
studies as he instead choose to stay with his people.
When he completed
university education Hon. Egu secured employment in the public service of the
country where he worked for over ten years.
But, Propelled by
the burning desire to continue rendering service the lawmaker in 2011 contested
election to represent Ngor-Okpala state constituency in the state Assembly on
the platform of PDP.
He fought gallantly but lost but returned again when
opportunity beckoned again in 2015 and this time luck smiled on him as he
emerged victorious.
Since inauguration the lawmaker has used the legislative
platform to offer pragmatic, proactive and result oriented leadership. He has
recorded numerous feats in the presentation of bills and motions on the floor
of the house. At present due to his
sterling performance in the house, he is the Leader of Young Parliamentarians
Forum in the South East Zone.
A renowned community and religious leader, Hon. Egu has
in under one year of his representation completely redefined the landscape of
legislative representation of Ngor Okpala in the state Assembly.
He
is married and blessed with three wonderful children.
Member
representing Njaba State Constituency
ACADEMIC
HISTORY
Amb. Uju Onwudiwe’s academic history
sets her apart as a personality in all ramifications. She is a product of the
Prestigious Queen’s College, Enugu. Furthermore, she studied Accountancy at
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) bagging Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc. Hons.) and
Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree, from University of Nigeria
Enugu Campus (UNEC), a great lioness indeed. I will quickly add that she is
still striving for higher academic accolades, onshore and offshore, not just for
the sake of qualifications, but to be able to offer qualitative representation
and proffer rare leadership sagacity going forward.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Igolo
is a seasoned administrator and a financial expert who grew in corporate ranks
and created performance records. Having worked through various cadres and ranks
through Arab contractors, Mefor Systems Inc. and Nnamdi Nwakwesi & Co., she
no doubt was drilled and equipped for impactful leadership and representative
task. This is an eloquent indicator that she is not a political jobber but a
polished gift and indeed an answer to a long-time prayer of Njaba and indeed
the entire Orlu (Imo West) Senatorial zone for a selfless, compassionate,
god-fearing, humane, intelligent, team-player, respectful, humble and focused
leader. Today she is roaring where it matters, at the political epicentre of
the Eastern Heartland, the hallowed chambers of Imo State House of Assembly,
Owerri.
CORE VALUES
Hon. Uju has always maintained that
her core leadership values deemphasizes self and promotes the needs of the
people; the people-centric attitude. To her, nothing is worth celebrating
except to rejoice that a needy has received concrete assistance to alleviate
sufferings, end squalor and poverty, and heave a sigh of relief; living a
quality life. She is a woman with compassionate heart and true human value
without indulging in societal stratification aimed at identifying class. She
indeed is a friend of the low, the high and the mighty… A FRIEND OF ALL
CORE FAMILY
VALUES
When one focuses on her sterling
qualities as a leader, the basic ingredients of true values may be lost. It is
pertinent to note that Hon. Amb. Uju Onwudiwe’s humility and sense of purpose
is a product of an entrenched core family value. She hails from a strong Christian
home, a good and devoted wife, a good mother, wonderful aunt, relating
excellently with all around her, humorous and a personal friend to all.
In her biological children, one finds the
manifestation of a devoted mother, a true friend of her children and an
inspiration to all. To all her children in Njaba, we have a caring mother; the
mother who truly has a large and loving heart. She indeed is a star per
excellence.
EXPLOITS AT
THE ASSEMBLY SO FAR
Since
the inauguration of the 8th Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Amb.
Uju Jovita Onwudiwe has left no one in doubt of her zeal, determination and
strides, to put Njaba conspicuously on the state map. She has been working
tirelessly to ensure that the concerns of the people are given requisite visibility
and attention. Having moved important motions, initiated a number of
significant bills, and contributing to bills and motions in the plenary, she
indeed is not a bench-warmer but a committed legislator of high repute.
Presently she has a good number of important bills that tend to address poverty
alleviation; economic diversification; and public safety, among others.
POLITICAL
CREED
Perusing into Igolo’s political
convictions, it is her political creed to serve the people diligently and
obliterate the scourge of poverty and misery, provide good governance and
representation based on Accountability, Transparency and Team work, enhance
women and youth empowerment, provide rural infrastructure, be a champion of
family values and preservation of societal values, provide basic education and
curl child education, integration of community into governance, and fruitful
touch on the lives of the physically challenged, in addition to Re-orienting
Youths towards Self Reliance/Employment.
CONCLUSION
In
conclusion, Hon. Amb. Uju Jovita
Onwudiwe is a new breed leader, who though has mingled with the political
waters, but remains stainless and resolute about minimizing the negative
attributes of politics. To her, positive change can be possible where people
learn to identify with causes they are fully convinced of; not purely a matter
of clannish interest. She strongly believes in the dictum of Mahatma
Gandhi – “You must be
the change you wish to see in the world.”
BILLS AND
MOTIONS CREDITED TO IGOLO NJABA
S/N
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TITLE
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BRIEF EXPLANATION
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STATUS
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MOTIONS
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1.
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Motion to decongest Owerri Capital and to discourage
Illegal Parking on the streets.
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The environment is important to security and health
of citizenry. The spate of illegal parking on the roads and streets of Owerri
became disturbing and as a result, a motion was moved which helped to restore
sanity.
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Motion was successful. August 2015.
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2.
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Motion for urgent government intervention in
erosion/flood menace at Okponakuma flood ravaged area.
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Flood caused death of 2 young men and destruction of
homes in Okponakuma. In order to secure urgent government intervention, a
motion was moved in the house.
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Motion was successful. August 2015.
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BILLS FOR SPONSORSHIP
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3.
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Bill for a law to Establish Agricultural Estates in
3 geopolitical zones of Imo State
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The call for diversification of the economy demands
urgent practical steps to develop investment in Agriculture.
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On course
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4.
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Bill for a law to Establish Bureau of Fire Service
and Provision of fire infrastructure in homes, private and public facilities.
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Repealing the edict on fire services and enacting
law to be comprehensive and to provide for prevention of fire outbreak in
homes and public places.
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On course
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5.
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Bill for a law to establish Micro-credit Guarantee
Scheme
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A poverty alleviation bill to engender easy
assessing of loans guaranteed by government, to open up opportunities for
SMEs and Agricultural commercial ventures.
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On course
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Member representing Nkwerre State Constituency
Hon
Chika Christopher Madumere is the member representing Nkwerre Constituency in
Imo State House of Assembly.
Born
on the 4th of September, 1964 in Port Harcourt Rivers State, Hon
Chika C. Madumere is the second child of the marriage between Elder Godwin
Egonu Madumere of Obinihu village in Nkwerre and Mrs Cecilia Ohiri Madumere of Ukwuinyi
village Nkwerre town all in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State.
He
started his primary school education at St Michael’s Primary school Aba Abia state in 1970 from where he moved in the
same year to All Saints Primary School, now known as Premier Primary School
Onitsha, Anambra state, when his father who was working with GB Ollivant Ltd (A division of UAC Nigeria) was
transferred to Onitsha branch of the company from Aba branch. He exhibited a high level of intelligence and came first
among all the primary 5 & 6 pupils drawn from all the primary schools in
Onitsha Division of the Old East Central State that participated in the Mock
Common Entrance Exams at that time.
In
1974, at age of 10yrs he was admitted into St Augustine’s Grammar School
Nkwerre for his secondary school education from where he passed out in flying
colours in 1979 with Division II as at then in the West African School
Certificate Examination.
He
studied and graduated in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science and
subsequently served the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in 1987 at
the Headquarters Mechanical Workshop of the Upper Benue River Basin Authority
Yola, in the then Gongola state, but now
Adamawa state.
He
worked briefly at the Central Laboratory & Quality Control Unit of the
Ajaokuta Street Steel Company Ltd before going into private business. He built
a business empire over the years and became the Managing Director of
Es-chifaino Nig Ltd a company that is into Civil Engineering Construction,
Highway Engineering, sand dredging and consultancy services with 42 people in
the company’s employ:
He
is happily married with four (4) children and has contributed immensely to the
economic, educational and social development of the people Nkwerre LGA. He has
assisted and sponsored several youth empowerment programs, sited 2 boreholes
projects at Eziama and Amaokpara communities, refurbished another two boreholes
at Umuwala community Nkwerre and Umukalu village Nkwerre, enrolled 40 pupils 4
from each of the 10 wards in Nkwerre into his scholarship scheme in 2010 before
Governor Rochas Okorocha took over the administration of the state in 2011 and
started free education in Imo State primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
He
has affected lives, left legacies and generally contributed to improve the
standard of living of citizens and residents of his community and the entire
Nkwerre LGA.
In
April 2015, he contested and won the election to represent Nkwerre constituency
in Imo State House of Assembly. He was first appointed Chairman of House
Committee on MDG’s by the Rt. Hon. Speaker before appointed Chairman Committee
on Budget, Planning & Appropriation. He is presently the House Committee
Chairman on Due Process.
Bills sponsored
He
has sponsored two motions & two bills and has co-sponsored several others
in the few months he has been in the Assembly. The first Bill is “A Bill for a
Law to Impose a tax to be called General Sales Tax on Specified Commodities and
Services rendered for monetary considerations within the territory of Imo State.”
The
second is “ A Bill for a Law to make provision for the consolidation of all Property
and Land based rates and charges payable in Imo State into a new Land Based
Charge to be called property land use charge, to make provision for the levying
and collection of the charge and for related purposes.”
The
first motion is “A motion to urge His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Imo
State to appoint forensic experts to in conjunction with the House Adhoc
Committee, Reconcile and recover excess
bank charges that might have been erroneously charged on all bank accounts of
Imo State Government by the bank from 2004 till date with a view to recovering
same.”
The
second motion which came as a matter of urgent state importance is a “Motion to urge the
Executive Governor of Imo State to urgently intervene in the new wave of criminality
hounding and bedeviling the people of Umukabia village in Nkwerre constituency
and urging the State Commissioner of Police to personally wade in, track and
recover four infants that were violently snatched, one after the other from
their parents by armed bandits within a space of 6 months.”
Finally
during the electioneering campaign period, he promised to give his constituent
effective, quality and impactful representation and he has so far demonstrated
this resolve with his intelligent and articulate contributions to legislative
business in House of Assembly.
Member representing Oguta State
Constituency
Hon Henry Uzoma Ezediaro was born on
14th October 1976, to Ogbuagu & Ogbuefi Alphonsus Ezediaro of
Umunkwokwumosha in Oguta Ameshi Community, Oguta local government, Imo state.
He had his early education in Umuohi
community primary school, Okija, Anambra state, then his secondary education in
Holyghost Juniorate Seminary, Ihiala, Anambra State.
In 1996, he gained admission and
graduated in 2001 with a B.sc Hons. in Microbilogy from Imo state University
Owerri, and an M.Sc.Business Strategy Planning , University of Merseyside, U.K(
In view).
A born business mogul, Hon Ezediaro has spent more than fifteen years in
the top management ladder of the business world and successfully piloted the
execution of several projects for various oil firms (NDDC, NAOC, Wasco Oil
Tools , Shell, Chevron, and Adax) in oil producing areas, state governments,
and other corporate bodies on non oil sector.
Hon Henry Uzoma Ezediaro is currently the House
member representing Oguta State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly
and the House Committee Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources,
ISOPADEC & NDDC.
Hon Ezediaro, through his 'Oguta Beyond Oil' vision, recently made
provision for a better future for Oguta L.G.A., by launching the Oguta Youth
Empowerment Scheme(OYES) initiative aimed at empowering more than five
thousand(5,000) youths in various skills and works of live, by engaging them in
any chosen field of choice after which they would be certifiably settled to try
their trade in their chosen field, thereby putting the Youths of Oguta L.G.A off
the streets, and eradicating the common problem of youth restiveness in oil
producing communities.
Hon Henry Ezediaro is happily married to Mrs Vera Chinyere Ezediaro, and
together they have four wonderful kids.
MOTIONS BY HON. EZEDIARO HENRY UZOMA
1. A motion urging
the president through the National Assembly to check lopsidedness in
appointments into the Administrative strata of Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC) to ensure good governance for sustainable Development.
2. Motion calling
NNPC/DPR and the Governor of Imo State to work in Synergy to restore normalcy
in the Petroleum downstream sector in the State and to find lasting solution in
the acquisition and distribution of petroleum products.
3. Motion for the
House of assembly to intervene in several complaints/petitions against upstream
and downstream petroleum sectors in respect of abuse, non-compliance to corporate
social responsibilities in their areas of operation and regulating standards.
4. Motion on matter
of urgent public importance; RE: Land dispute between Oguta and Egbuoma
Communities, both in Oguta L.G.A.
5. Motion on matter of
urgent public importance on the recent killings and unrest in Mgbala Agwa
Community.
6. Motion of urgent
National importance; Motion to observe a minute silence in Honour of the
deceased minister of state of Labour, Mr James Enejoh Ocholi (SAN) and four
others and to condole with federal executive council under the leadership of
President Muhammadu Buhari as well as the Governor of Kogi State over the loss
of an illustrious son.
BILLS BY HON EZEDIARO HENRY UZOMA
1. A law to provide for the establishment of a
project Monitoring Committee to monitor and ensure the implementation of oil
company projects in oil communities and for related purposes.
2. A law to institutionalize the use of a song known as the Imo anthem in
Imo state and for other related purposes.
3. A law to Establish a Technical Committee on
Imo state Communal Commercial Youth and Women Pilot Agricultural Development
and Agric-Business Management scheme and other matters related thereto.
Member
representing Onuimo State Constituency
Chinedu
Onwuegbuchunam Offor is a member representing Onuimo State Constituency in the
Imo State House of Assembly.
He
held the following positions prior to his election as house member;
-
Deputy
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State.
-
Hon.
Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism.
-
Hon.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy.
-
Senior
Special Assistant Media to the Governor of Imo State.
-
Former
Correspondent (VOA) WASHINGTON D. C USA.
BILLS SPONSORED
AND CO- SPONSORED
Sponsored:-
1.
A
Bill for a Law to Regulate Sound
Production, Uses and Operation of sound generating Equipment in Imo State and
other matters connected thereto or incidental there from.
2.
A
Bill for a Law to establish the Imo State Safety Commission and other matters
connected thereto.
Co- Sponsored:-
1.
A
Bill for a Law to Provide for establishment of Imo State Audit Service
Commission and other related matters.
2.
A
Bill for a Law to establish an Agency for Protection of the Rights and
Privileges of people with Disabilities in Imo State and other matters connected
thereto.
3.
A
Bill for Law to establish the Imo State Social Services Stabilization Fund.
4.
A
Bill for a Law for the establishment of the office of the Auditor- General for
Local Governments and Local Government Audit Service Commission and for other
related matters.
5.
A
Bill for a Law to establish the Imo State Multi- Door Court House and for other
connected matters.
6.
A
Bill for a Law to establish Imo State Schools Based Management Committee
(IMSBMC) and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
7.
A
Bill for a Law to establish the Imo State Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for
Micro and Small enterprises.
8.
A
Bill for a Law to Enact the Imo State Public Order (Prohibition of Ghost
Workers Syndrome) and other matters connected thereto.
9.
A
Bill for a Law to impose a Tax to be called General Sales Tax on Specified
Commodities and Services rendered for monetary gains or consideration in Imo
State.
10.
A
Bill for a Law to amend the Imo State Governors and Speakers Benefits
Privileges Law No. 5 of 2007 (as amended) and for other related matters.
11.
A Bill for a Law for Compulsory Teaching,
Learning and Offering of Igbo language in Kindergarten, Nursery, Primary,
Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions in Imo State and for establishment
of an Agency to enforce, promote and regulate same and for related matters.
12.
A
Bill for a Law to establish Agricultural Estate and Farm Settlements in the
Three Senatorial Zones of Imo State to increase improve and enhance the
production of Food and Cash Crops, Livestock, Poultry, Fishery and Diary and
for other matters connected therewith.
13.
A
Bill for a Law to regulate activities in Tertiary Institutions owned and controlled
by Imo State Government.
14.
A Bill for a Law to establish Fire Service
Bureau and make it mandatory to install fire fighting and prevention equipment
in all Private and Public Buildings and for related purposes.
15.
A
Bill for a Law to encourage and guide Industrial Enterprises in Imo State and
other matters related thereto.
16.
A
Bill for a Law to establish the Imo State Primary Health Care Development
Agency and for other matters connected thereto.
17.
A
Bill for a law to prohibit Hawking, Street Trading and purchasing of items
along the roads in Imo State.
18.
A
Bill for a Law to establish the Imo State Oil Field Surveillance Agency
(ISOFSA).
19.
A
Bill for a Law to amend the Imo State (Primary and Secondary) Computer Literary
Law No. 8 of 2008.
Member representing Orlu State Constituency
Born
4th April 1964 in kano to the Odunze family of Umori Eziachi, Hon. Marcel
Ogubuike Odunze started his early education at holy cross school Eziachi. Thereafter
he proceeded to Eziama High School Aba for his secondary education. After just
two years there, he went on to complete his secondary education at Bishop
Shanahan College Orlu, passing his WASC
with grade one in 1980.
After
a brief stint at ministry of Works and Transport (as it was then) Owerri as a
Clerical Officer, he went on to Yaba College of Technology where he obtained
his HND in Accountancy at distinction level in 1987. While in YABATECH, he was
at one time the Director of Socials, Old Imo State Students Association and
Students Union Director of Finance.
His
NYSC programme took him to Anambra state where he excelled in his primary
assignment and was offered automatic employment. However his quest to be where
the action is, took him back to Lagos where he worked briefly in the banking
sector before joining First Aluminium PLC under the INLAKS group as an
accountant in December 1989.
In
May 1990, he passed the final exams from the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Nigeria and was admitted into membership as a chartered accountant in September
1991. He is currently a fellow of that institute.
Mr
Odunze retired voluntarily from First Aluminium PLC as the Finance Manager in
June 2002 to establish Max Aluminium and allied products ltd. Until his
entrance into the political field, he was the chairman of the company and also
chairman of GOMAX Nig. Ltd.
In
May 2014, Hon. Odunze, to the surprise of his family and friends, declared his
intention to contest to represent the people of Orlu State Constituency in the
Imo House of Assembly. In December same
year, he won the primary election to contest under the APC . The main election
was almost a walk-over for him as he dusted his opponents in a victory that can
only be described as landslide. Today, Hon. Odunze represents the good people
of Orlu in the House of Assembly under the umbrella of the all progressive
congress (APC) and by the grace of God, the Chief Whip of the Imo House of Assembly.
Hon.
Mr Marcel Odunze was a one time national chairman of Umori Improvement Union,
chairman, Parish Pastoral Council, St. Patrick’s Catholic church Eziachi and
currently the President General of Eziachi General Assembly.
In recognition of his contribution to the
society at large, he has received the following awards and recognitions
Patron,
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Owerri District.
Celebrity,
safari club,
Pillar
of Laity, Laity Council of Nigeria, Catholic Diocese of Orlu.
Award
of Honour, Catholic Law Students Association, IMSU
Award
of Honour, st. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Obokofia, Ohaji Egbema LGA.
Merit
Award , Ebeeziachiasaa Development Union, Lagos
Merit
Award, Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students, FUTO.
Award
of Honour, CWO Chimezie parish, Mgbuisii, Ohaji Egbema LGA
CWO
Award of Honour, Umuahia Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Organisation
Award
of Excellence, Orlu LGA Students Association.
Hon.
Odunze is married to Mrs Ngozi Odunze and they are blessed with 2 children,
Marcella Chidera Ogechi Odunze and Morgan Onyekachi Chimamkpam Odunze.
Member representing
Orsu State Contituency
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Hon. Engr. Agabige Francis Uche started his academic pursuit
from community school 1 eziawa, orsu LGA, Imo State in 1991to 1997. He
proceeded to Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala Anmbara state from 1997 to 2003. As a
result of his brilliance, He earned himself admission into the Federal
University of Technology Owerri to study Petro Chemical Engineering in 1998 and
graduated in 2003.Presently, he is a student of post graduate Diploma in
Business Administration in the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hon. Engr. Agabige started building up his career with
Industrial Training at Pipe line Product
marketing Company (PPMC), Shagamu, Ogun State in 2010. In 2004 he underwent the
mandatory one year National Youth Service Corp programme from 2005 to 2006 at Community
Secondary School, Etche in Rivers State as a science subject teacher. There
after he joined Filtertek in 2009. Hon. Engr. Francis Uche Agabige went into
private practice and became the Managing Director, Agatech Industries Ltd. He
diversified into Agriculture in 2012 and became the Managing Director of
Agatech Integrated Farms Ltd till date and a big time employer of labour.
His penchant to add value to people’s life propelled him into
politics and consequently he contested for a State House of Assembly Election
to represent his Orsu State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly and
won. Since his victory as a State House of Assembly Member, he has not
disappointed. He has empowered uncounted number of youths, widows and destitute
in no small way. He has the following Motions and Bills below to his credit-
MOTIONS
1-Motion for speedy intervention of Relevant Agencies to intervene
in the rehabilitation of Federal/ State Roads in the State.
2-Motion for Government to purchase and subsidise inorganic
fertilizer to Imo farmers to boost the State food production.
3-Motion for State Government intervention in Nneoma Skills
acquisition Centers in the 3 zones of the State and for commendation of Her
Excellency Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha by the House of Assembly.
BILLS
1 A bill for a law to establish a community relations
committee for the oil producing communities in Imo State and for other related
purposes ( Undergoing legislative process)
2 A bill for a law to
establish the Imo State free maternal and under five Health Care , free
maternal and under five Health care services programme and other matters
connected thereto (Undergoing legislative process )
PROFFESSIONAL BODIES
Hon. Engr. Francis Uche Agabige belongs to many professional
bodies which include – Member Society of Petrolum Engineers ( M S P E) , Member
Nigeria Society of Engineers ( MNSE), Member Nigeria Institute of Management
(MNIM), Member COREL, Member AFAN, Member ANFIN.
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
HON. Engr. Agabige has good communication skills in both
English, Igbo and Yoruba languages.
EXTRA CURRUCULUM
ACTIVITIES
Travelling, reading novels and meeting people.
Member
representing Oru-East State Constituency
An
illustrious son of Ubachima 1, Awo-Omamma in Oru-East Local Government Area of
Imo State, Hon. Nkenna John Nzeruo was born in the late 70s into the family of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sunday Nzeruo.
He is
married to Mrs. Ifeoma Mary Anthonette and they are blessed with lovely
children.
Early in
life, he demonstrated a clear cut vision for high academic success and
attainment.
He was a
champion at a primary and post primary educational career down to the tertiary
level which distinguished him among other scholars.
Hon. Nkenna
Nzeruo has made positive things to happen. He has received plethora of
academic, professional and community awards which include amongst others; Fellow
Corporate Administrative Institute, A chieftaincy title of ‘IKUKU OMA’ given
by HRH, Eze Barr. Christian Amukamara.
Due to his
popular acceptance and numerous contributions in the society, with particular
reference to where he comes from, Nzeruo had no other option than to divinely
and whole heartedly accept the clarion call by the people of Oru East LGA to
represent them at the Imo State House of Assembly. As God’s seal was already on
the mandate, on 2015 general election, he contested under the All Progressive
Congress (APC) and overwhelmingly won the election as a substantive member
representing Oru East in IMHA.
So far on
his representation, the young, vibrant, articulate, handsome and God fearing
Nzeruo restored sanity and hope to his people through his meaningful
contributions at the floor of the IMHA
A social and
jovial being, he is fondly known as “Nwokeoma enyioha” and he has never
failed from putting smiles on faces that have come in contact with him.
To God be
the glory.
Member representing
Owerri Municipal Constituency.
Hon.
Osuji Lugard Chiwuike was born on 1st January 1971 to Duru Levi
Osuji and late Lolo Rhoda Osuji of Umudike Kindred, Umuodu in Owerri Municipal
Council. He is the 2nd of 8 children in the Osuji family a Christian
and married to Lolo Ngozi Osuji and they are blessed with children.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
He attended the
then Township Primary School Owerri on the grounds of the present City School
Owerri for his primary education. He had his Secondary education at the Emekuku
Comprehensive Secondary School and Government Technical College Owerri.
He was also at the
Federal Polytechnic Nekede for his National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics
and holds a Diploma in Journalism from the International Institute of
Journalism Owerri.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hon. Osuji has had
varied work experience in Capricon Engineering Company Lagos where he was from
(1994-1997). He eventually became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Rhodatech (Nigeria) Ltd when he set up his own
company – a position he has maintained till date. He has displayed high
analytical skills, high confidence and excellent interpersonal skills.
POLITICAL BACKGROUND
Hon. Lugard Osuji
was once a member of the PDP and was appointed Special Assistant to the
Chairman Owerri Municipal Council under the PDP platform. When he became fed up
with the party he moved to ACN before pioneering the formation of the All
Progressive Congress (APC) in Owerri Municipal. He was elected as the LGA
Secretary of the party – a position from which he contested and won election
into the Imo State House of Assembly to represent Owerri Municipal Council.
When the 8th
Imo State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 11th, 2016, Hon Lugard
Osuji was elected as the Majority Leader of the House. He has held the seat
since then.
AWARDS
He has had several
awards including: -
(i)
Humanities Service
Award from Nigerian Red Cross Surulere Lagos
(ii)
Education Student
Merit Award from Imo State University
(iii)
Devoted Service to
Humanity Award from NYSC
Hon. Lugard Osuji
has two (2) chieftaincy titles of Akajiudo and Eze-Ogo from Ehime in Obowo LGA
and Inyishi in Ikeduru LGA respectively.
BILLS SPONSORED
1st
2nd Passed
S/N Citations Reading Reading
1.
The 2015 Imo State of Nigeria Supplementary
(Re-ordered) Appropriation Law, 2016. -
The 2015 Imo State of Nigeria Supplementary
(Re-ordered) Appropriation Law, 2016. -
2. 
Imo
State Public Finance Management Law, 2016.
Imo
State Public Finance Management Law, 2016.
3.
Imo
State Debt Securities Issuance Law, 2016.
Imo
State Debt Securities Issuance Law, 2016.
4. 
Imo
State Revenue Administration Law, 2015. -
Imo
State Revenue Administration Law, 2015. -
5.
Imo
State Fiscal Responsibility Law, 2016.
Imo
State Fiscal Responsibility Law, 2016.
6.
State of the State Address Law, 2016
State of the State Address Law, 2016
Motions
He has also sponsored several Motions in
the House.
Member
representing Ikeduru State Constituency
The galaxy
hosts innumerable numbers of stars but some distinct stars are distinguished by
their luminous abilities, making the sky brightened by their radiance. The
space in the sphere of human existence is also illuminated by the glowing
attributes of great men who with their uncommon mien, blaze the trail of
accomplishments.
Dr Uchenna Thaddeus
Oguwuike is a distinct star in the orbit who has outstanding identity and
purposefully impacting the society as a colossus of sort. Born some 48 years
ago in Ikeduru, he grew up with a conviction that secrete for wholesome
transformation of the society lies in education. As a result, he attended
primary and secondary schools and proceeded to Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education
(AIFCE) Owerri.
He obtained
NCE in Biology/Chemistry and proceeded to obtain Bachelor of Science Degree,
bagging First Class Honours in Biology Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
He proceeded to Imo State University, Owerri, where he bagged Master of Science
Degree in Medical Parasitology and Entomology, still in flying colours.
Realising
that he is endowed with intellectual prowess, he proceeded to acquire Doctorate
Degree (Ph.D) in Medical Parasitology from Imo State University. As a voracious
knowledge seeker, he was not yet done, but proceeded to study Law and obtained
Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the same university.
In order to
fulfil his age-long passion to contribute to the development of the intellectual
capacity of the society, Dr Uchenna became a lecturer at his Alma Mata, Alvan
Ikoku Federal College of Education, where he taught for about 2 decades.
As a
vibrant passionate personality, he served in various academic and non-academic
capacities in the institution and beyond bringing in excellent transformational
touches to leadership matters. He served as Chairman Ikeduru workers, Alvan
Ikoku Federal College of Education, and Vice Chairman, Colleges of Education
Academic Staff Union, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education. He was also the
President General Ngugo Obaire Town Union.
In his bid
to attain national and global excellence, he became a member of Parasitology
and Public Health Society of Nigeria, and member American Society of
Parasitology. He is a Fellow of Institute of Industrial Administration.
His passion
to touch lives, to contribute to societal development through charity, earned
him the rare honour of Paul Harris fellow, by the Rotary International. He is
also an ambassador of Peace Foundation.
In his
nature as a progressive, Dr Oguwuike identified with the Rescue Mission Agenda,
where he became the Owerri Zonal coordinator, Vote Rochas Club.
Today, Hon.
Dr Uchenna Oguwuike is the honourable member representing Ikeduru State
constituency in the hallowed chambers of Imo State House of Assembly, Owerri,
sponsoring important motions and bills and effectively contributing to debates
at the plenary.
He is the
Deputy Chief Whip and House Committee Chairman on Health Services. In addition,
he is the chairman of the House Committee on Project Monitoring and
implementation, and the Vice Chairman House Committee on Education.
Dr Uche
Oguwuike has held the position of Chairman, House Committee on Information, Due
Process and Inter-parliamentary Matters.
He has to
his credit a number of bills including the Bill for a law for the establishment
of the office of the Auditor-General for the Local Government and Local
Government Audit Service Commission and for other related matters.
Dr Uche
Thaddeus Oguwuike is married to Princess Adaugbo Ngozi Oguwuike (Nee Madumere)
and the marriage is blessed with five children.
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