Chima Nwafor
Chima Nwafor | |
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| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
| In office March 2003 – March 2006 | |
| Governor | Orji Uzor Kalu |
| Preceded by | Enyinnaya Abaribe |
| Succeeded by | Eric Acho Nwakanma |
| In office January 1992 – November 1993 | |
| Governor | Ogbonnaya Onu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clement Chima Nwafor 10 June 1948 |
| Died | 21 March 2006 (aged 57) |
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| Children | Enyinnaya Nwafor |
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Clement Chima Nwaforⓘ (10 June 1948 – 21 March 2006) was a Nigerian surgeon and politician who served twice as the deputy governor of Abia State from 1992 to 1993 and from 2003 until his death in 2006.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Clement Chima Nwafor was born on 10 June 1946 in Umuojima, Osisioma Ngwa, present-day Abia State, Nigeria.
He received his primary and secondary education in Cameroon, attending St. Joseph's College, Sasse, and later Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, where he completed his Higher School Certificate (HSC). He subsequently studied Medicine at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, graduating with the MB.BS degree and qualifying as a medical doctor.[5][6]
Career
Before entering politics, Chima Nwafor practised as a medical doctor and surgeon in Abia State. He worked at the General Hospital, Aba (now Abia State University Teaching Hospital) and later headed the General Hospitals at Okpuala Ngwa and Ukwa.
He also served on the governing councils of the University of Port Harcourt and the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. In addition, he was a director of Citizens Bank between 1995 and 2003 before returning to elective politics.[7]
Political career
Chima Nwafor entered politics during Nigeria's Third Republic and was elected Deputy Governor of the old Abia State on the platform of the National Republican Convention (NRC), serving alongside Governor Ogbonnaya Onu from January 1992 until the military takeover in November 1993.
Following Nigeria's return to democratic rule, he joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In 2003, he was elected Deputy Governor of Abia State alongside Governor Orji Uzor Kalu and served until his death in office on 21 March 2006.[1][8][9][10]
Death
Chima Nwafor died on 21 March 2006 while serving as the Deputy Governor of Abia State.[11][12]
References
- 1 2 "Ten years after, Dr Chima Nwafor lives on…". Government of Abia State. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ↑ Nosa Igiebor, ed. (2004). "The Fixing of Kalu". Tell Magazine. No. 18. Tell Communications Limited.
- ↑ "The Face of Shame". TheNEWS magazine. Vol. 25. Independent Communications Network Limited. 2005. p. 34.
- ↑ Diamond, Larry; Jay Diamond, Larry; Hamilton, Anthony; Kirk-Greene, Millard; Oyediran, Oyeleye, eds. (1997). Transition Without End: Nigerian Politics and Civil Society Under Babangida. Lynne Rienner Publishers. p. 515. ISBN 9781555875916.
- ↑ Udo, Mary (17 March 2017). "NWAFOR, Chima Clement (1946 2006) .(Late)". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Nwafor (3 September 2022). "In four years, we will make Abia a leading economy in Nigeria — Nwafor, YPP gov candidate". Vanguard News. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Udo, Mary (17 March 2017). "NWAFOR, Chima Clement (1946 2006) .(Late)". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Nosa Igiebor, ed. (2004). "The Fixing of Kalu". Tell Magazine. No. 18. Tell Communications Limited.
- ↑ "The Face of Shame". TheNEWS magazine. Vol. 25. Independent Communications Network Limited. 2005. p. 34.
- ↑ Diamond, Larry; Jay Diamond, Larry; Hamilton, Anthony; Kirk-Greene, Millard; Oyediran, Oyeleye, eds. (1997). Transition Without End: Nigerian Politics and Civil Society Under Babangida. Lynne Rienner Publishers. p. 515. ISBN 9781555875916.
- ↑ Henry. "10 Years After, Dr Nwafor Lives On..." VIVIAN IKWUKEME'S BLOG. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Udo, Mary (17 March 2017). "NWAFOR, Chima Clement (1946 2006) .(Late)". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 26 July 2026.