Biography

8 Members of The Federal House Of Representatives From Abia State, 2015.

1. Nkem Abonta Uzoma.

Nkem Abonta Uzoma was born on January 18, 1962, to Mr and Mrs John Nkem Abonta of Akwete in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. He is a member of the

Federal

House of Representatives, representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency of Abia State under the plat-form of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Nkem attended St. Raphel Primary School Obehie (now known as Central School, Obehie) between 1970 and 1974 , Stella Maris College Port Harcourt between 1974 and 1979, and finally University of Josbetween 1984 and 1988, from where he bagged the prestigious Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. At the same university, he also obtained a Master's degree in Law between 1990 and 1992.

Prior to being elected into the Federal House of Representatives, Nkem was a Councilor and a member of the State House of Assembly in Abia State.

Nkem was elected into the Federal House of Representatives in the Year 2007, and was re-elected in the year 2015. At the Federal House of Representatives, Nkem is a member of the Committee on Public Petitions.

2. Onyejeocha Nkeiruka.

ONYEJEOCHA NKEIRUKA born on November 23, 1969, is a member of the Federal House of Representative, representing

Isuikwato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State of Nigeria, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She is a native of Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State.

Nkeiru started her early education at Isuochi Central School. She attended Isuochi Secondary School/Ovim Girls where she sat for and passed her Senior School Certificate Examination in 1984. She had her University education in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she came out with a B.A in 1993. In the year 2005, she got her Masters Degree from Imo State University in 2005.

After her tertiary education, Nkeiruka did her National Youth Service at the protocol department of Osun state.

She worked as Managing Director of Nikkings and Kingzol International Ltd. She was later appointed the Commisioner for Manpower Development in Abia State where she established skill acquisition centers across Abia State. She also served as a local government chairman in Abia State, where she presided over the affairs of the council.

Nkeiruka was first elected member of the Federal House of Representatives in 2007, and later re-elected in 2015.

At the National Assembly, Nkeiruka became the chairman of women in parliament and chairman, House Committee on Aviation.

Her Legislative Interests border on sponsoring bills that will enhance the standard of living for children, women, youths and the less privilege; education and infrastructure including health and aviation sector. Her Target Achievements includes delivery of good and lasting democratic dividends to her constituency and Nigeria at large through responsive legislation.

Onyejeocha Nkeiruka have won the following Awards & Honours:

WAF-MDG 2013 Award;

Merit Award in visionary leadership by law student association of nigeria (abuja);

International Service Award of Rotary Club of Enugu;

Most vibrant female legislator in nigeria 7th assembly by PASSAN.

Merit Award in visionary leadership by Law Student Association of Nigeria (Abuja);

Diamond mother by Methodist Church Nigeria, Nweochi Diocese;

Ada eji aga mba by trade rulers of Umunneochi and ada ugo.

Legislative Interests of Nkem Uzoma borders on Agriculture, Carpital Market, Trade and Investment. He targets to achieve good governance in Nigeria through legislation

3. Uko Nkole Ndukwe.

Uko Nkole Ndukwe was born on October 20, 1975. He is a Registered Town Planner and a member of the Federal House of Representarives representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal

Constituency of Abia Sate under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party. Uko is a native of Abam Onyereubi in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.

Uko Nkole attended Ovukwu Secondary School where he sat for and passed Senior School Certificate Examination in 1993. He obtained a BSc. In Marketing from the University of Nigeria Nsuka. He also did his Post Graduate Diploma at the Nigerian Institute of Town Planning.

After his University education, Uko Nkole did his mandatory youth service program with the Central Bank of Nigeria, Minna, Niger State.

Nkole worked with federal capital territory administration as a town planner in development control. He was a member of the Adhoc committee on restoration of Abuja master plan. He was also a past secretary of Presidential Committee on International Affairs, He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners.

Nkole has interest to legislate for city planning, urban development, eqiuty and justice, environmental protection, planning and management.

4. Prestige Ossy.

PRESTIGE OSSY CHINEDU EHIRIODO is a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituencies of Abia State, Nigeria

under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance. He was born in the year 1965 and hails from the Agboji community of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.

Prestige attended Mbutu Ngwa Secondary School, Abia State where he obtained West African School Certificate in 1983. After his secondary school, Prestige attended Abia State University, Uturu Okigwe where he studied Government and Public Administration, and graduated in 1999 with a BSc. Ossy also holds MBA in Shipping and Logistics which he acquired from Lloyds Maritime Academy London, United Kingdom, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration gotten from Commonwealth University in Belize, South America.

Before he became a Legislator, Hon. Prestige Ossy has been a Customs Broker, Maritime Services Provider, Shipping Consultant and Importer of diverse Products. His business is so diversified that it transverses all sectors of Nigerian Economy making him a major Employer of labour.

Ossy was the Chairman/Managing Director of Prestige Brokers Ltd.

Ossy was elected into the Federal House of Representatives in the year 2015.

Prestige Ossy has interest in legislating for MARITIME/ MARINE TRANSPORT, NIGERIAN CUSTOM SERVICES, FINANCE, OIL & GAS.

His Target Achievements include to PASS LAWS AIMED AT AFFECTING NIGERIAN CITIZENS IN THE AREAS OF LEGISLATIVE INTEREST INDICATED ABOVE.

5. Solomon Adaelu Ezinwa.

Solomon Adaelu Ezinwa born in 1972, hails from Osisioma, Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State. He is a member representing Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo Federal Constituency

in the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.

Solomon attended Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Before he joined politics, Solomon was a successful entrepreneur.

He was the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Neschem ind. prod.ltd.

Solomon had served Imo State as a commissioner in the year 2010, and won the award of the best Commissioner in the South-East of Nigeria.

At the Federal House of Representatives, Solomon is a member of the Maritime Safety, Education and Administration Committee. He has interest in legislating for child/woman care by the society. His target achievement includes to help build and strengthen democratic process and institutions in Nigeria.

6. Nnenna Ukeje.

Nnenna Ukeje was born Nnenna Ijeoma Elendu Ukeje to Captain Elendu-Ukeje, who was a decorated pilot with the Nigerian Air

Force and Nigerian Airways, and Justice Rosaline Elendu-Ukeje, who served as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. She represents Bende Federal Conatituency, Abia State at the Federal House of Representatives. She hails from Alayi, Abia State.

Nnenna Ukeje had her Secondary education at Federal Government Girls College, Owerri, Imo State, after which she attended both the University of Benin, Edo State and the University of Lagos and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education.

After her University education, Ukeje began her career as a successful hotel administrator. In the year 2007, she was elected into the Federal House of Representative to represent the Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria). In 2011, she was re-elected into the same position.

Nnenna Ukeje is known in the Federal House for always being concerned about the diplomatic relations between Nigeria and other African nations. She serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and her views on national issues are often adjudged as the true assessment of the state of the nation.

She expedited the passage into law of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) which has been before the Nigerian National Assembly for a very long time and has generated a lot of hot debates in the public domain.

7. Samuel Onuigbo.

SAMUEL ONUIGBO is a member of the Federal House of Representatives of Nigeria, representing Ikwuano/Umuahaia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency. He hails from

Umuahia, in Abia State of Nigeria. Samuel was born in the year 1960.

He attended Orbod Secondary Commercial School where he sat for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) in the year 1979. He Proceeded to Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, where he obtained National Certificate Of Education in 1983. In the year 2000, Samuel Onuigbo obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Enugu State University.

Onuigbo?s legislative interest border on education, creation of employment for the youths, prudent management of human and material resources. His target achievements includes to enact laws that have potential to create employment for the youths of Nigeria who constitute over 70% of the Nigerian population.

Samuel is a holder of the following awards & honors:

Board of directors, Abia glass industries ltd aba;

Meritorious award from the United States department of state; Meritorious award from ikwauno development union, lagos branch; Two chieftain awards.

8. Darlington Nwokocha.

Darlington Nwokocha is a member of the Federal House of Representative, representing the Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal

Constituency of Abia Sate. Darlington was born in the year 1967 and hails from Isialangwa in Abia State of Nigeria.

He attended Umunneise Secondary School, where he obtained West African School Certificate (WASC) in the year 1985. In the year 1992, he obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree (Bsc) from the University of PortHarcourt. He went further to obtain MSc., from Abia State University Uturu Okigwe. He also studied and obtained a PGDPA from the University of Benin in the year 2007.

Darlington is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria.

Between the years 2007 and 2011, Darlington was a member of the Abia State House of Assembly. In the year 2011, he retained his seat in the state house of assembly after the general election, a position he held until 2015 when he won election to represent his constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.

His legislative Interests lies in the areas that will bring or create a balance between the government and Human Development, especially on Public Accounting and Education. He has also set Human And Social Development Capacity as his targeted achievements.

- Biography Of Nkem Abonta Uzoma
Nkem Abonta Uzoma was born on January 18, 1962, to Mr and Mrs John Nkem Abonta of Akwete in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. He is a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency of...

- Biography Of Uko Nkole
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- Biography Of Prestige Ossy
PRESTIGE OSSY CHINEDU EHIRIODO is a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituencies of Abia State, Nigeria under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance. He was born in the year 1965...

- Biography Of Nnenna Ukeje
Nnenna Ukeje was born Nnenna Ijeoma Elendu Ukeje to Captain Elendu-Ukeje, who was a decorated pilot with the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Airways, and Justice Rosaline Elendu-Ukeje, who served as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. She represents...

- Biography Of Darlington Nwokocha
Darlington Nwokocha is a member of the Federal House of Representative, representing the Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency of Abia Sate. Darlington was born in the year 1967 and hails from Isialangwa in Abia State of Nigeria. He attended Umunneise...

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