Miriam Odinaka Onuoha is a politician of the All Progressives Congress from Imo State, Nigeria. She is a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Okigwe North federal constituency.[1] She won re-election into the federal house of representatives in January 2020.[2] Obinna Onwubuariri of the PDP was declared winner for the 2019 election, but the national assembly election petition tribunal in Owerri in September 2019, sacked Obinna Onwubuariri, and ordered a fresh election for January 2020.[3] She won re-election after an election petition tribunal sitting in August 2020 upheld her victory in the January 2020 elections.[4][5]
The Right Honorable Princess
Miriam Odinaka Onuoha | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Obinna Onwubuariri |
| Constituency | Okigwe North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Political party | APC |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos, University of Abuja |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education
editOnuoha is a native of Umunachi Osu-Ama in Insiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. She started her childhood education at Central School Umunachi Osu-Ama and then Tilley Gyado College Markudi in Benue State. She attended Aquinas Model Secondary School Osu-Ama and that was where she got her senior secondary certificate. She proceeded to study at the University of Lagos and graduated with a degree in Estate Management. She went to the University of Abuja and graduated with a master's degree in Environmental Planning and Protection.[6]
Career
editBefore she got into the Federal house of representatives, Onuoha served as a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State on International Development Cooperation amongst other previous political engagement.[7]
References
edit- ^ Akinsola, Olanrewaju (26 January 2020). "APC wins Imo rerun election". Today Nigeria. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (29 January 2020). "Imo: INEC issues Certificate of Return to Miriam Onuoha". Daily Post. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Olafusi, Ebunoluwa (18 September 2020). "Tribunal sacks 36-year-old PDP federal lawmaker, orders fresh poll". The Cable. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Anonymous (8 August 2020). "Okigwe North: Election tribunal affirms APC Rep. Miriam Onuoha's election". Sun News. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Oyoyo, Igho (2023-05-28). "10th NASS: Onuoha Not Eligible To Contest Speaker Or Deputy Position - CSO". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ Anonymous (18 November 2018). "Princess Miriam Onuoha: New Dawn Beckons For Okigwe North". Leadership. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Anonymous (18 November 2018). "Princess Miriam Onuoha: New Dawn Beckons For Okigwe North". Leadership. Retrieved 21 November 2020.