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The daughter of a judge and two-time [[Nigeria Football Association|NFA]] chairman Chuba Ikpeazu,<ref>[http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/prime/in_the_news/11002230303.htm Newswatch In The News]</ref> Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu was educated in [[Nigeria]], [[England]], and in [[United States|America]], where she worked as a model. In 1986, Chuba-Ikpeazu was the winner of the first [[Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria]] pageant, and thus started the trend for the domination of Igbo women in the pageant. In 1987 she was the first Nigerian in [[Miss Universe]] since Edna Park in 1964, and her biggest pageant achievement was when she was crowned Miss Africa in the same year. |
The daughter of a judge and two-time [[Nigeria Football Association|NFA]] chairman Chuba Ikpeazu,<ref>[http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/prime/in_the_news/11002230303.htm Newswatch In The News]</ref> Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu was educated in [[Nigeria]], [[England]], and in [[United States|America]], where she worked as a model. In 1986, Chuba-Ikpeazu was the winner of the first [[Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria]] pageant, and thus started the trend for the domination of Igbo women in the pageant. In 1987 she was the first Nigerian in [[Miss Universe]] since Edna Park in 1964, and her biggest pageant achievement was when she was crowned Miss Africa in the same year. |
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After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu became a business woman in [[Lagos]], specialising in oil servicing.<ref>[http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/06/16/20010616ext01.html Lynda and Miss Africa]</ref> A holder of a bachelor's degree in communication, a master's degree in Business Adiminstration, and another bachelor's degree in Law, Chuba-Ikpeazu was a member of the [[House of Representatives of Nigeria|House of Representatives]] from 1999 to 2003.<ref name="Profile"/> |
After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu became a business woman in [[Lagos]], specialising in oil servicing.<ref>[http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/06/16/20010616ext01.html Lynda and Miss Africa] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020306111530/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2001/06/16/20010616ext01.html |date=2002-03-06 }}</ref> A holder of a bachelor's degree in communication, a master's degree in Business Adiminstration, and another bachelor's degree in Law, Chuba-Ikpeazu was a member of the [[House of Representatives of Nigeria|House of Representatives]] from 1999 to 2003.<ref name="Profile"/> |
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In 2004, Chuba-Ikpeazu became the winner of the Nigerian National Assembly election, representing Onitsha North-South federal constituency as a candidate of the People's Democratic Party.<ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-20177912_ITM Chuba-Ikpeazu wins election]</ref> She is currently a member of the board of directors of [[Anambra United F.C.|Anambra United]].<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/ikpeazus-host-flying-eagles/Ikpeazus host Flying Eagles]</ref><ref>[http://www.totalfootballng.com/?p=2862 Nigerian Football is a Crying Shame]</ref> |
In 2004, Chuba-Ikpeazu became the winner of the Nigerian National Assembly election, representing Onitsha North-South federal constituency as a candidate of the People's Democratic Party.<ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-20177912_ITM Chuba-Ikpeazu wins election]</ref> She is currently a member of the board of directors of [[Anambra United F.C.|Anambra United]].<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/ikpeazus-host-flying-eagles/Ikpeazus host Flying Eagles]</ref><ref>[http://www.totalfootballng.com/?p=2862 Nigerian Football is a Crying Shame]</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:40, 28 May 2017
Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu, also known as Lynda Chuba (born 22 June 1966), is a Nigerian politician.[1][2]
The daughter of a judge and two-time NFA chairman Chuba Ikpeazu,[3] Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu was educated in Nigeria, England, and in America, where she worked as a model. In 1986, Chuba-Ikpeazu was the winner of the first Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, and thus started the trend for the domination of Igbo women in the pageant. In 1987 she was the first Nigerian in Miss Universe since Edna Park in 1964, and her biggest pageant achievement was when she was crowned Miss Africa in the same year.
After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu became a business woman in Lagos, specialising in oil servicing.[4] A holder of a bachelor's degree in communication, a master's degree in Business Adiminstration, and another bachelor's degree in Law, Chuba-Ikpeazu was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.[1]
In 2004, Chuba-Ikpeazu became the winner of the Nigerian National Assembly election, representing Onitsha North-South federal constituency as a candidate of the People's Democratic Party.[5] She is currently a member of the board of directors of Anambra United.[6][7]