Chima Obieze Explained

Chima Obieze
Assembly:Enugu House of Assembly
Constituency:Ezeagu Constituency
Term Start:2015
Term End:2023
Birth Date:31 July 1983
Nationality:Nigerian
Party:Peoples Democratic Party
Education:Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Occupation:Politician, lawyer
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Chima Emmanuel Obieze (born 31 July 1983) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician.[1] [2] He is a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Ezeagu Constituency under the Peoples' Democratic Party.[3]

Biography

Obieze Chima was born on 31 July 1983 in Enugu to Mr. Benedict Maduabuchi Obieze-Onyibo, a retired railway technician and Mrs Ijeoma Modesta Amalu, a retired primary school teacher. He hails from Akama-Oghe in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State.[4]

After his secondary school education, Obieze proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria where he obtained a degree in Law.[5] In 2011, he attended the Nigerian Law School where he was called to Bar.

Political career

In November 2023, the Court of Appeal, Lagos declared Obieze the rightful winner of the election held on March 18, 2022, after he challenged the outcome of the result. The position was initially occupied by Udefuna Chukwudi of the Labour Party.[6] [7] In December 2023, he was sworn in as the representative of the Ezeagu Constituency, Enugu State House of Assembly.

Obieze started his political career in 2007 as Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization to the Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. From 2013 to 2014, he was appointed the Senior Legislative Assistant to former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Ike Ekweremmadu.[8] He was also the National youth leader of the Progressive Peoples Alliance in 2010 to 2012.[9] [10]

In 2015, he was elected a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and held the position till 2023.[11] [12] [13] In December 2023, he was also sworn in as the representative of the Ezeagu Constituency.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enugu Assembly constitutes 23 standing committees . 2023-07-07 . Premium Times.
  2. Web site: 2022-07-31 . Elections 2023: Ndị ndọrọndọrọ ọchịchị nwereike ịbụ 'Super Model' . 2023-07-07 . BBC News Ìgbò . ig.
  3. Web site: 2021-10-23 . What Enugu State Is Known For — Rt Hon Chima Obieze - Journalist101.com . 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  4. Web site: HON. CHIMA OBIEZE: AN UNASSUMING YOUTH LEADER . 2023-07-07 .
  5. Web site: Danladi . Moses . 2019-04-18 . Hon. Chima Obieze, Visits his Alma-mater, ESUT . 2023-07-07 . Today Politics . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-12-08 . Speaker Enugu House Assembly Swears In 2 PDP Members After Court Verdict - . 2023-12-08 . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-11-26 . Appeal Court sacks LP lawmaker for presenting Primary Six Leaving Certificate for election . 2023-12-08 . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023: Ezeagu Traditional Rulers Council affirm Chima Obieze’s aspiration . Vanguard.
  9. Web site: Joy As Hon Chima Obieze Visit Upskill Youth Empowerments Trainees Today CABLE REPORTERS . 2023-07-07.
  10. Web site: Arogundade . Funsho . 2021-05-11 . Chima Obieze To Speak At UN Future Leaders Summit In Istanbul Turkey . 2023-07-07 . P.M.EXPRESS . en-US.
  11. Web site: Members Ezeagu House of Assembly from 1999 – 2023 Citizen Science Nigeria . 2023-07-07 . citizensciencenigeria.org . en.
  12. Web site: 2022-07-31 . Elections 2023: Ndị ndọrọndọrọ ọchịchị nwereike ịbụ 'Super Model' . 2023-07-07 . BBC News Ìgbò . ig.
  13. Web site: Techdigest . Badmus . Abbas . 2022-03-29 . My Reasons For Supporting Nigeria Startup Bill – Chima Obieze . 2023-07-07 . Tech Digest News . en-US.