Ude Oko Chukwu | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Okezie Ikpeazu |
| Succeeded by | Ikechukwu Emetu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ude Oko Chukwu January 1, 1962 Nkporo, Abia State, Nigeria |
| Political party | PDP |
| Spouse | Nnenna Vivien Ude Oko Chukwu |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Accountant |
Rt. Hon. Sir, Ude Oko Chukwu (FCA) (FCA) (born January 1, 1962) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who served as Deputy Governor of Abia State from May 2015 to May 2023 [1] after he was elected into office in 2015 under the platform of the People's Democratic Party.[2] Prior to his swearing-in as Deputy Governor, he had served as the Speaker of the 5th Abia State House of Assembly.[3]
Early life and education
Ude 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
Accounting
Ude 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
He 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 by Theodore Orji in 2011, a position he held until when he was elected as Deputy Governor of Abia State in 2015.[6]
References
- ↑ gloriaabiakam (2021-12-01). "The Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu says Abia remains the safest state across by the nation". Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
- ↑ 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.