Thomas Nkoro

Thomas Nkoro is a Nigerian politician who represented Obingwa West Constituency of Abia State in the 6th Abia State House of Assembly.[1][2][3][4][5]

Political career

Thomas A.C. Nkoro was elected to represent Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 general election. He was re-elected in 2019 and served in the 6th and 7th Abia State Houses of Assembly.

During his tenure, Nkoro served as Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions.

In 2023, he served as Director-General of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's Abia South Senatorial Campaign Council during the general election campaign.[6][7][8]

Community impact

Thomas A.C. Nkoro undertook constituency interventions during his tenure in the Abia State House of Assembly. In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he distributed food items and other relief materials to vulnerable residents of Obingwa West State Constituency and encouraged beneficiaries to observe public health measures introduced to contain the spread of the disease.

Nkoro also supported community-based security initiatives in his constituency. In 2017, he stated that the donation of a motorcycle to youths in his community was intended to support local security patrols.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ Emeruwa, Chijindu (2021-12-01). "Abia lawmaker, Thomas Nkoro cries out over extra-judicial killings in Obingwa West". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2020-04-11). "COVID-19: Thomas Nkoro, Abia Lawmaker, distributes relief materials to constituents". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. ↑ "COVID-19: Thomas Nkoro, Abia Lawmaker, Distributes Relief Materials To Constituents". Television Nigerian. 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
  4. ↑ Ambassador, National (2025-05-06). "Erondu Jnr Greets Ex Lawmaker Nkoro, Applauds His Legacy of Public Service". Retrieved 2025-07-26.
  5. ↑ "Chinedum Orji ga-aga n'ihu buru onyeisi ụlọomeiwu Abia steeti". BBC News Ìgbò (in Igbo). 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
  6. ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2023-01-08). "Ikpeazu's achievements will give us victory – Campaign DG". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  7. ↑ Nation, The (2021-12-12). "Abia Assembly tasks police on extra-judicial killing of innocent citizens". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  8. ↑ NAN (2016-07-14). "Abia Assembly passes vote of confidence on Ikpeazu |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  9. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2020-04-11). "COVID-19: Thomas Nkoro, Abia Lawmaker, distributes relief materials to constituents". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  10. ↑ Ambassador, National (2017-10-23). "Abia lawmaker on fire for motorcycle empowerment ". Retrieved 2026-07-26.
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