Achike Udenwa

Achike Udenwa
Governor of Imo State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
Preceded by Tanko Zubairu
Succeeded by Ikedi Ohakim
Minister of Commerce and Industry
In office
17 December 2008 – 17 March 2010
Preceded by Charles Ugwuh
Succeeded by Jubril Martins-Kuye
Personal details
Born 1948
Political party People's Democratic Party (PDP)

Achike Udenwa born 1948 was the governor of Imo State in Nigeria. He became governor after winning the election in 1999. Udenwa won re-election in 2003, and his term ended on 29 May 2007.[1] He is a member of the People's Democratic Party. Udenwa is also an Igbo chief. He was succeeded by Chief Ikedi Ohakim on May 29, 2007.

In December 2008, President Umaru Yar'Adua appointed him Minister of Commerce and Industry.[2] He left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Nigeria States". WorldStatesmen. http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm. Retrieved 2009-12-29. 
  2. ^ Anza Philips, Abuja Bureau (24 December 2008). "The Coming of New Helmsmen". Newswatch. http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=1. Retrieved 2009-12-26. 
  3. ^ Daniel Idonor (17 March 2010). "Jonathan Sacks Ministers". Vanguard. http://allafrica.com/stories/201003171041.html. Retrieved 2010-04-14. 
Nigerian state governors 1999-2003 term
Nigerian state governors 2003-2007 term
Chris Ngige (PDP) (nullified)
Peter Obi (APGA)
Sam Egwu (PDP)
Ayo Fayose (PDP) (impeached)
Tunji Olurin (Administrator)
Achike Udenwa (PDP)
Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (PDP) (impeached)
Christopher Alao-Akala (PDP)
Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (PDP) (reinstated)
Joshua Dariye (PDP) (suspended)
Chris Alli (administrator)
Joshua Dariye (PDP) (reinstated)