Charles Uzo Azubuike
Charles Uzo Azubike | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Agriculture, Abia State | |
| In office June 2015 – June 2017 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 2011–2015 | |
| Constituency | Aba North / Aba South Federal constituency |
| Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Constituency | Obingwa West State constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Charles Uzo Azubuike ⓘ is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He served as a member representing Obingwa West state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. He was appointed the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011.[1][2][3] He served as the member representing Aba North / Aba South in the House of Representatives of Nigeria in the 7th National Assembly from 2011 to 2015 under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)[4][5][2]
Background and early life
Uzo Azubuike was born and raised in Abia State, Nigeria.[6]
Education
Azubuike completed his primary and secondary education in Abia State. He attended Abia State University (ABSU), where he earned a bachelor's degree in law.[6]
Political career
Uzo Azubuike has held several positions throughout his political career. He was a member of the Abia State House of Assembly, he represented the Obingwa West Constituency, he became the Deputy Speaker, in the Abia State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011.[2][6] He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He was elected to represent the Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency.[4] Governor Okezie Ikpeazu appointed him as a Commissioner for Agriculture, Abia State, where he served from 2015 to 2017.[7]
References
- ↑ "Why people thought Reps wanted to impeach President Jonathan - Hon. Azubuike". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- 1 2 3 eribake, akintayo (2013-12-21). "Abia 2015: It's the turn of Ukwa-Ngwa people—Hon. Azubuike". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ Agwu, Udoka (2023-03-08). "Ahiwe has the experience to turn Abia around quickly, Ex-deputy speaker, Azubuike, says". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- 1 2 "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nassnig.org. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02.
- ↑ "Citizen Science Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- 1 2 3 Kashgain. "Uzo Azubuike: Biography, Family and Political Career". kashgain.net. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2017-11-14). "Ikpeazu swears in 27 new commissioners". Daily Times. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-28.