Chukwuemeka Ujam
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Hon. Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam | |
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Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office June 2015 – June 2019 | |
Constituency | Nkanu East-Nkanu West, Enugu State, Nigeria |
Personal details | |
Born | Oxford, UK | 6 March 1974
Political party | People's Democratic Party |
Spouse | Noyelum Ujam |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka King's College London University of Kent |
Website | emekaujam.org |
Chukwuemeka Ujam (born March 6, 1974) is a Nigerian politician, and the elected member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State.[1][2] He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[3]
Early life and education
Chukwuemeka Ujam was born on 6 March, 1974, to the family of Chief & Engr Mrs Nwafor Ujam. He began his secondary education at Federal Government College Enugu, and obtained his Senior School Certificate in 1991. Upon graduation, he proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka for his university education, and obtained a Bachelor's (B.Eng Hons) degree in Electronics Engineering in 1997. He went on to King's College London, from where he obtained a Master's (M.Sc Hons) degree in Enterprise Information Systems in 2001. He then proceeded to the University of Kent, Canterbury, for his Doctorate (PhD) degree in Biometrics Security.[4]
Career
Dr Ujam has a career background in telecommunications technology. He has held many senior engineering positions in several major UK telecoms and security organizations as well as board level responsibility in IT start up organizations. Positions he has held include Security Technical Architect at Metropolitan Police Service, Head, Technical Solution at Serco Trusted Borders (eBorders), Lead Technical Design Authority and Technical Architect at Atos Origin UK and Senior Technical Designer (Design, Security, Strategy and Data) at BT Global Services.[5]
Political career
In 2011, Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam was appointed as Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development Enugu State under the leadership of the then Governor Sullivan Chime. During his tenure, he worked across the public and private sector lines to develop, craft and reform the administration of Land to serve the people and businesses in Enugu effectively. He also reduced the administrative complexities in the Ministry of Lands & Urban Development, Enugu by embracing and instituting the use of Information Technology in land administration.[6]
In 2015, Dr. Ujam became the elected member representing Nkanu East/ West Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the 8th National Assembly.[7] He was the deputy chairman House Committee on Telecommunication.
Personal life
Hon Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam is married to Noyelum Ujam. They have two daughters and two sons.[8]
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Controversy
In 2015, he was caught by the military with 4000 PVCs at Ozalla, Nkanu East Lga Enugu State.[9][10]
References
- ^ Assembly, Nigerian National. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "PDP House members will use their experience for robust legislations – Hon. Ujam". Daily Post. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ https://www.today.ng/news/politics/pdp-political-party-enugu-reps-member-chukwuemeka-ujam-23531/amp
- ^ "Biography of Chukwuemeka Ujam". www.nigerianbiography.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "About Hon. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam | Hon. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam". emekaujam.org. Archived from the original on 2017-11-10. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ Assembly, Nigerian National. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ Assembly, Nigerian National. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "About Hon. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam | Hon. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam". emekaujam.org. Archived from the original on 2017-11-10. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "PDP Reps candidate, Ujam caught with 4,000 PVCs in Enugu". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
- ^ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/188929-soldier-tells-tribunal-how-lawmaker-was-caught-with-4000-pvcs-during-election.html
- Living people
- Alumni of King's College London
- Alumni of the University of Kent
- Members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria)
- People's Democratic Party members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria)
- University of Nigeria alumni
- Federal Government College Enugu alumni
- 1974 births
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