Fabian Ihekweme

Fabian Ihekweme
Imo State Commissioner for Foreign and International Affairs.
Assumed office
23 March 2020
Personal details
Born (1969-03-04) 4 March 1969
PartyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseExcel Ugo
Children2
EducationUniversity of Hamburg, Germany, University of Madras, Madras, India
OccupationPolitician

Dr. Fabian Chijiogu Ihekwemelistenⓘ (born 4 March 1969) is a Nigerian politician born in Obowo Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria into the family of Chief and Mrs. Sabastine Ihekweme. He currently serves as the Imo State Commissioner of Foreign and International Affairs under the government of Hope Uzodinma[1]

Early life and education

Ihekweme was born on 4 March 1969 in Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria. He studied Political Science at the University of Madras, India, where he obtained bachelor's and master's degrees. He later earned a doctorate from the University of Hamburg, Germany.[1]

Political career

Ihekweme is a Nigerian politician who served as Commissioner for Foreign and International Affairs in Imo State under Governor Hope Uzodinma. He was appointed commissioner in March 2020 as part of the state executive council. Before his appointment, he had been involved in public service and political activities in Imo State.[2] During his time as Commissioner, Ihekweme was responsible for foreign and international affairs in the Imo State Government. After leaving office, he made public comments on issues relating to the Imo State Government in 2024.[1][3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Imo: Uzodinma assigns positions to 23 commissioners, swears in 89 other aides". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Uzodinma assigns portfolios to commissioners". Daily Post. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Nigerian Activist, Dr. Fabian Ihekweme Released after Two Months in Detention – WADEMOS". Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  4. ↑ "Fabian Ihekweme Archives". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-07-28.