Chigozie Nwaneri

Chigozie Nwaneri
Chief Whip, Imo State House of Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
2023
ConstituencyOru East
Personal details
Born24 February 1977
CitizenshipNigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Congress (APC)
EducationImo State University
OccupationPolitician

Chigozie Nwaneri (born on 24 February 1977) is a Nigerian politician and lawmaker, currently serving as the Chief Whip, representing Oru East constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly.[1]

Early life and education

Chigozie Nwaneri was born on 24 February 1977. He attended Imo State University, Owerri.[1]

Political career

At the concluded House of Assembly election held on March 18 2023, Nwaneri contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defeated his rivals to be re-elected for a second consecutive term.[2]

In the 2019 elections, he initially contested in the Imo House of Assembly elections to represent Oru East constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he won and served as the Majority Leader. He has served as chairman, House Committee on Works, chairman Public Accounts, vice chairman Committee on Local Government and Chieftancy, Leader Orlu Caucus 9th House.[3]

Religion

Nwaneri is a Christian.[1]

Awards and honors

  • Proactive Lawmaker of the Year Award by Arise Africa[1]
  • Defender of the Youths 2020 by Orluzurume Youth[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Hon Chigozie Nwaneri". Imo State House of Assembly. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ Trumpeta, Imo (2023-03-23). "Chigozie Nwaneri Thanks Uzodimma, Oru East Constituents On Re-Election". Imo Trumpeta newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  3. ^ "PDP wins majority in Imo Assembly (+ FULL LIST of lawmakers-elect) - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2019-03-24. Retrieved 2024-12-09.