Osinakachukwu Ideozu
| Osinakachukwu Ideozu | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Rivers West Elect | |
| Taking office May 2015 | |
| Succeeding | Wilson Asinobi Ake |
| MHA for Ahoada East I | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Ikerechi |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Chibudom Nwuche |
| Succeeded by | Betty Apiafi |
| Constituency | Abua–Odual Ahoada-East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1965 (age 49) Rivers State |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
| Religion | Christianity |
Osinakachukwu Thankgod Ideozu (born July 1965) is a Nigerian businessman and politician. A People's Democratic Party member, he is currently the Senator-elect for Rivers West District. Ideozu was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2003 and of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.[1] During those years, he represented the constituencies of Ahoada East I and Abua–Odual Ahoada-East. He was later appointed by the-then Governor, Chibuike Amaechi to serve as Finance Commissioner for a four year term.
Education
Ideozu began his tertiary education at the University of Port Harcourt. In 1989, he won the prize for Best Graduating Student in Environmental science. He went on to pursue a Masters degree in Business Administration at that institution.[2]
Senatorial career
Ideozu won the People's Democratic Party senatorial primary in 2014 to contest in the National Assembly election.[3] On 28 March 2015, he defeated his opponent, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Otelemaba Amachree by 279,745 votes to become Senator-elect of Rivers West.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Honourable Members of the 4th House of Assembly (1999-2003)". Rsha.gov.ng. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ "Osinaka Chukwu Ideozu". Nassnig.org. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Onoyume, Jimitota (10 December 2014). "Ideozu wins PDP ticket for Rivers West". Vanguard. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Chinwo, Ernest (31 March 2015). "PDP Sweeps National Assembly Polls in Rivers". Thisday. Retrieved 10 April 2015.