Monday John Onyeme (born 30 March 1965) is a Nigerian politician and chartered accountant who has been the Deputy Governor of Delta State since May 2023.[1][2] He was sworn in on May 29 alongside the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori after winning the 2023 gubernatorial election in March 2023.[3][4]
Monday Onyeme | |
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| Deputy Governor of Delta State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Sheriff Oborevwori |
| Preceded by | Kingsley Otuaro |
| Chairman, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) | |
| In office 2015–2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Monday John Onyeme 30 March 1965 Ibabu, Onicha Ukwuani, Delta State, Nigeria. |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
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Background and early life
editMonday Onyeme is a native of Ibabu, Onicha Ukwuani In Ndokwa West LGA of Delta State where he was born on 30 March 1965.[5] He got his First Primary School Leaving Certificate in Army Children School, Sokoto, Sokoto State, before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Gummi, Kebbi State for his secondary education between 1977 and 1982.[6][5] He's a graduate of Accountancy from the University of Calabar where he finished in 1990.[7] He started his working career as a lecturer with Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State between 1991 and 1992, and later joined Commercial Trust Bank Lagos from 1993 to 1995.[7] He worked as Chief Accountant of Octopus Credential Limited in Lagos between 1995 and 1996 and National Agriculture Land Development Authority, Asaba from 1996 to 2000 as Head of Finance and Supply department.[7] He joined the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba as the Chief Accountant in 2000 and later became the Bursar in 2005.[7] In 2006, He was appointed the Bursar of the National Open University, Lagos, which he held for nine years.[6][8][9]
Political career
editMonday Onyeme was appointed Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue in 2015,[10] and was reappointed in 2019 for another term.[11] On 23 June 2022, He was announced the deputy governorship candidate and running mate to the governorship candidate, Sheriff Oborevwori.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ "Delta State Deputy Governor, Onyeme Laments Looting Of Office, Lodge By Hoodlums Working For Predecessor | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Omonigho, Matthew (2023-05-29). "Okowa bows out for Oborevwori urges new Gov to focus on God for direction". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Ukodhiko Congratulates Delta Governor-Elect, Oborevwori, Deputy, Onyeme – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Igbekoyi, Felix (2023-05-30). "Oborevwori Promises To Be Servant Of All". Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b "Chief (Sir) Monday John Onyeme – Delta State Government". Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b "Delta PDP declares Onyeme dep guber candidate". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b c d Okeme, Whisky (26 February 2019). "Sir Monday John Onyeme: An insight into the leadership of Delta State Inland Revenue". Vanguard newspaper. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Adebowale, Segun (2015-11-13). "NOUN students want VC, others sacked, petition EFCC, ICPC |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Ochei, Matthew (2023-08-14). "NOUN debunks financial allegations against deputy gov". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Okowa nominates Internal Revenue Board members". PM News. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Delta Assembly clears nominees for revenue board". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Igbekoyi, Felix (2022-06-23). "Delta PDP Picks Onyeme As Deputy Gov'ship Candidate". Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Online, The Eagle (2022-06-23). "Delta State PDP governorship candidate picks running mate |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-09-23.