Jerry Sonny Ugokwe
Jerry Sonny Ugokwe | |
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| Alma mater | Irving, Texas, University of Dallas |
| Occupations | Professor, Politician |
Jerry Sonny Ugokwe is a Nigerian politician and academic. He is the first professor of governance and legislative studies.[1]
Career
In May 2008, Jerry Sonny Ugokwe, then Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, presented his credentials to UNOV Director-General Antonio Maria Costa.[2]
Ugokwe was appointed as a professor of governance and legislative studies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University on 7 June 2023.[1][3]
Award
He was conferred with the National Honour Award by the federal Government of Nigeria in May, 2023 for his contribution towards national development both politically and in academics.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 Nwafor (2023-06-16). "UNIZIK appoints Ugokwe as Professor of Governance, Legislative Studies". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ↑ "New Permanent Representative of Nigeria Presents Credentials". United Nations : Information Service Vienna. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "UNIZIK Appoints Ugokwe As Professor Of Governance, Legislative Studies". Leadership. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ↑ Nation, The (2023-05-28). "Full list of 2023 National Honours recipients". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ↑ "FULL LIST: Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-01-30.