Ikechukwu Emetu
Ikechukwu Emetu | |
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| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Alex Otti |
| Preceded by | Ude Oko Chukwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu 9 April 1984 |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Spouse | Adaeze Chidera Emetu |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Technology Owerri |
| Occupation |
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Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu ⓘ (born 9 April 1984) is a Nigerian engineer and politician who has served as deputy governor of Abia State since 2023.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Emetu is from Ohafia.[2] He is a petrochemical engineer. According to a statement by Governor Alex Otti released by the News Agency of Nigeria, Emetu was selected as the party’s running mate ahead of the 2023 Abia State gubernatorial election.[1] He received his certificate of return on 29 March 2023.[3][4]
Deputy governorship
[edit]Emetu assumed office as Deputy Governor of Abia State on 29 May 2023 following the inauguration of the state executive.[3]
Public statements
[edit]In December 2024, Emetu stated that the Abia State government was committed to fostering a business-friendly environment aimed at attracting investment and supporting entrepreneurship across the state.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Odunsi, Wale (24 August 2022). "Abia 2023: LP's Alex Otti selects 38-year-oĺd Emetu as running mate". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ↑ "Abia Governorship: Alex Otti Unveils 38-Year-Old As Running Mate". Peoples Gazette. Abuja, Nigeria. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- 1 2 "Otti Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Not to Disappoint Abians". This Day. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ↑ "Abia State Governor-Elect, Alex Otti Receives Certificate of Return | AIT LIVE". Africa Independent Television. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ↑ Agwu, Udoka (22 December 2024). "Abia is committed to fostering business-friendly environment – Emetu". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria.
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