Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe
Ozo Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe | |
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| Igwe-elect of Mburubu Kingdom | |
| Assumed office 28 December 2023 | |
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| Born | 13 June 1983 Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria |
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Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe (born 13 June 1983) is a Nigerian traditional ruler and politician who is the Igwe-elect of Mburubu Kingdom in Nkanu East, Enugu State, Nigeria. He emerged as the monarch-elect of the community in December 2023 and was subsequently presented to the Government of Enugu State for official recognition.[1][2]
Early life and education
Onuokaibe was born in Enugu on 13 June 1983. He attended the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).[3]
Career
Before his emergence as Igwe-elect, Onuokaibe served as Senior Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to former President of the Senate of Nigeria, Ken Nnamani. He also served as Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to Frank Anyioma.[4]
Selection as Igwe-elect
On 28 December 2023, Onuokaibe emerged as the Igwe-elect of Mburubu Kingdom in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Following his selection, community leaders presented him to the Enugu State Government for formal recognition in accordance with the state's traditional rulership process.[5][6]
See also
- Traditional rulers in Nigeria
- Nkanu East
- Enugu State
References
- ↑ "Mburubu Community Presents Monarch-elect To Enugu Govt For Recognition". Journalist101. 13 January 2024.
- ↑ "Behold the Emergence of Ozo Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as Monarch-elect of Mburubu Kingdom". Leadership Scorecard. 14 January 2024.
- ↑ "Behold the Emergence of Ozo Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as Monarch-elect of Mburubu Kingdom".
- ↑ "Behold the Emergence of Ozo Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as Monarch-elect of Mburubu Kingdom".
- ↑ "Mburubu Community Presents Monarch-elect To Enugu Govt For Recognition".
- ↑ Achenimie, Boma (4 February 2024). "Gov Of The Year Award: Mburubu Community Congratulates Mbah". New Telegraph.