Sir Ude Oko Chukwu (born 1 January 1962) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who served as the deputy governor of Abia State from 2015 to 2023.[1][2] He previously served as the speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015[3] and as member of the Abia State House of Assembly from 2003 to 2015.
Ude Oko Chukwu | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Okezie Ikpeazu |
| Preceded by | Emeka Ananaba |
| Succeeded by | Ikechukwu Emetu |
| Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly | |
| In office 4 June 2011 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Martins Azubuike |
| Member of the Abia State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2 June 2003 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Egwuronu Obasi |
| Constituency | Ohafia North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ude Oko Chukwu 1 January 1962 Nkporo, Eastern Region (now in Abia State), Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Nnenna Vivien Oko Chukwu |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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Early life and education
editUde was born on 1 January 1962 into a Catholic family in Etitiama Nkporo, a town in the Ohafia local government area of Abia State. He completed his basic education at Etitiama Primary School, Nkporo and his secondary education at Nkporo Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkporo in 1970 and 1982 respectively.[4]
Career
editAccounting
editUde served as an accountant for SMACS Computers and General Manager, CONTECH Ventures Ltd. between 1988 and 1996 before he went on to establish Chukwu Ude Oko Chukwu and Co. (Chartered Accountants) in 2001. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA).[5]
Politics
editHe became politically active in 2001 and in 2003 won a seat in the Abia State House of Assembly, representing Ohafia North Constituency. He was also elected Speaker of the 5th Abia State House of Assembly in 2011, a position he held until he was elected deputy governor in 2015.[6]
References
edit- ^ gloriaabiakam (1 December 2021). "The Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu says Abia remains the safest state across by the nation". Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Ukandu, Stephen (29 April 2015). "INEC gives certificate of return to Ikpeazu, deputy". The Punch. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Anayo Okoli (3 January 2015). "Ikpeazu picks Okochukwu of Abia House as running mate". Vanguard. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Onwukwe, Ngozi (9 April 2015). "Biography of Abia State Deputy Governor; Sir Ude Oko Chukwu (FCA)". AbiaCity. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "PROFILE OF RT. HON. SIR UDE OKO CHUKWU (FCA)". Abia State Government. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Abians will Appreciate Ochendo better after he has left office – Rt. HON. UDE OKO CHUKWU". Abia Chronicles. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2015.