She is married to Professor Nelson Ochekpe from Otukpo Local Government in Benue State. He is a professor of pharmaceutical chemistry and deputy vice chancellor[3] at the University of Jos.
Political career
Ochekpe occupied several directorial roles in National Orientation Agency (Nigeria), before her ministerial appointment.[1] During her time in government, she is noted to have increased the level of accessible water for Nigerians to 70%, and created and rehabilitated artificial waterways that reduced flooding and alleviated unemployment.[4][5][6] In 2017, she and two other persons were accused of money laundering and conspiracy worth ₦450 million.[7]