Placid Njoku

Placid Njoku (born 10 February 1947) is a Nigerian politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Imo State.[1] He was instated alongside his running mate Hope Uzodinma (the governor) by the verdict of the Supreme Court annulling the election of incumbent Emeka Ihedioha .[2][3] Placid Njoku earlier served as the first Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia State.[4]

Placid Njoku
Deputy Governor of Imo State
Assumed office
15 January 2020
GovernorHope Uzodinma
Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
In office
1993–1999
Personal details
Born (1947-02-10) 10 February 1947
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
EducationMichael Okpara University of Agriculture

First years

He is a native of Ikeduru LGA in Owerri, Imo State.[5] Njoku went and graduated from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State and he later worked in the institution and emerged as the first Vice Chancellor of the University. He gained prominence from there.[6]

Politics

Placid Njoku was chosen as a running-mate by Hope Uzodinma amongst four other candidates in the Imo State APC.[5]

References

  1. "Imo deputy governor, Placid Njoku, speaks on resignation rumour". 10 June 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  2. "Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Deputy Governor Professor Placid Njoku sworn into office". Today News Africa. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. "Hope Uzodinma takes oath of office, promises a better Imo". Pulse Nigeria. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. "End herdsmen-farmers' crisis with technology – Ex-VC". Punch Newspapers. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  5. Owuamanam, Jude Aguguo; Owerri (17 December 2018). "Imo gov'ship: 'Why Madumere was not picked as deputy'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  6. "Rising from grass to grace? Yes, you can!". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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