Chukwuemeka Woke
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Chukwuemeka Woke (also known as Emeka Woke) is a Nigerian engineer and politician of the People's Democratic Party. He has served as chairman of Emohua local government area of Rivers State.[1][2] In June 2015, former Governor Ezenwo Wike appointed him to serve as the Chief of Staff.[3] of Rivers State Government. He was nominated as a commissioner designate in June 2023 subsequently he was sworn in as commissioner for special projects under the administration of Siminalayi Fubara. He resigned on 9 May 2024 and was appointed as the Managing Director/CEO of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. On the 22 May, 2024 he was re-assigned as Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, assuming office on 10 June, 2024.
Controversies[edit]
The state arrested Woke for leading a killer squad in two sport utility vehicles that trailed and opened fire on Dakuku Peterside.[4][5]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Emohua To Commission International Market". The Tide. 21 March 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ Nweke, Polycarp (25 May 2011). "How PDP Ran A Lone Race". National Network. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ "Wike Appoints SSG, Chief Of Staff, Others". Thisday Live. 6 June 2015. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ River State, News. "Governor Wike's Chief Of Staff Held Over Assassination Attempt On NIMASA DG Dakuku". Saharareporters. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
{{cite news}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Amaechi promoted insecurity in Rivers State -Engr Woke". Vanguard News. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
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