Ephraim Nwuzi
Ephraim Nwuzi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Kelechi Nwogu |
| Constituency | Etche/Omuma |
| Rivers State Commissioner for Employment Generation and Empowerment | |
| In office 2015–2017 | |
| Governor | Nyesom Wike |
| Chairman of Etche Local Government Area | |
| In office 2004–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Politician |
Ephraim Nwuzi is a Rivers State politician who once served as the Commissioner of Employment Generation and Empowerment. During the 2019 general election, he contested under the platform of The Peoples' Democratic Party and won a seat at The Federal House of Representatives[1][2] He is a member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party. He is a former chairman of Etche Local Government Council.[3][4]
In 2011, he was conferred the title of Ekwueme 1 of Etche by the Etche Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers.[2]
Early and political career
Ephraim Nwuzi began his public service career in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Before holding elected political office, he served as a personal assistant to a local government chairman.
He later became involved in local government administration and community leadership in Etche, where he served as Chairman of Etche Local Government Council.
Nwuzi was elected to represent Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives in the 2019 general election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The result was recorded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which declared him the winner of the constituency election.
In October 2020, Nwuzi defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) while serving in the House of Representatives. His defection was announced on the floor of the House of Representatives.
He contested for re-election to the House of Representatives in 2023 as the APC candidate for Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency.[5][6][3][4]
Legislative activities
During his tenure in the Nigerian House of Representatives, Ephraim Nwuzi represented Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency.
He served on several House committees, including the Committee on Diaspora Affairs and the Ad-hoc Committee on Host Communities.[7][8]
Community activities
Ephraim Nwuzi has been associated with community and political activities in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Reports from local media have highlighted commendations from Etche stakeholders regarding his contributions to development efforts in the area.
In 2011, he was conferred with the traditional title of Ekwueme I of Etche by the Etche Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers.[9][10][11]
References
- ↑ "Hon. Nweke, Others Commend Gov. Wike Over Chief Nwuzi`s Appointment". National Network. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 25 November 2015. Archived from the original on 12 January 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Chief (Hon) Ephraim Nwuzi". Riversstate.net.ng. Archived from the original on 1 September 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Etche Students Hail Nwuzi Over Dev Efforts". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 10 January 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- 1 2 "ANALYSIS: How defection has elevated, marred the PDP in the past years". Premium Times. 2020-12-25. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ↑ "Ephraim Nwuzi: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements, and Controversy". NewsWireNGR. 2023-02-23. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ Baiyewu, Leke (2020-10-24). "Defections in House of Reps face moral, legal tests". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ House of Representative, Fourth Republic, 9th National Assembly (2019-07-10). "House of Representative, Federal Republic of Nigeria" (PDF). House of Representative. 9: 24.
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- ↑ ":::…The Tide News Online:::… - A Commitment to the Truth". Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Etche Students Hail Nwuzi Over Dev Efforts". 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "National Network". National Network. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2026-07-24.