Ogbonna Nwuke (born 16 September 1959) is a Nigerian politician, newspaper publisher and owner of the Port Harcourt Telegraph. He has served in both non-elected and elected public offices, including Director of Press Affairs to Governor Chibuike Amaechi, Commissioner of Information and Communications (2008–2009) as well as Commerce and Industry (2009–2010) and Member of the House of Representatives for Etche–Omuma constituency (2011–2015).[1]
Ogbonna Nwuke | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2011–2015 | |
| Preceded by | George Ford Nwosu |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Amadi Eke |
| Constituency | Etche–Omuma |
| Rivers State Commissioner of Commerce and Industry | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| Governor | Chibuike Amaechi |
| Preceded by | Robert Elleh |
| Succeeded by | Chuma Chinyere |
| Rivers State Commissioner of Information and Communications | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Okah |
| Succeeded by | Ibim Semenitari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1959 Omuma, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Political party | APC |
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| Alma mater | Rivers State University of Science and Technology |
| Profession | Journalist |
Early life
editOgbonna Nwuke was born on 16 September 1959 to the Nwuke family in Omuma local government area, Rivers State. His father J.H.E. was Parliamentary Secretary of Internal Affairs under the Nnamdi Azikiwe administration in Eastern Nigeria, later Provincial Commissioner of Port Harcourt Province and Minister of State for Works under the M.I. Okpara administration.[2]
Political career
editNwuke was elected to the House of Representatives of Nigeria in 2011. He represented the federal constituency Etche-Omuma until 2015.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Odimegwu Onwumere (19 January 2011). "Ogbonna Nwuke: A Publisher heading to polish House of Representatives". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "The story of Port Harcourt city". Vanguard. Port Harcourt. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ Jimitota Onoyume; Davies Iheamnachor (15 March 2016). "My people will enjoy good representation — Nwuke". Vanguard. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 15 October 2016.