Religion Catholic Occupation Accountant | Alma mater University of Lagos Role Accountant Full Name Ude Oko Chukwu Name Ude Chukwu | |
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Spouse(s) Nnenna Vivien Ude Oko Chukwu | ||
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Ude Oko Chukwu (born January 1, 1962) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Abia State after he was elected into office in 2015 under the platform of the People's Democratic Party. Prior to his swearing-in as Deputy Governor, he had served as the Speaker of the 5th Abia State House of Assembly.
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Early life and education
Ude was born on 1 January 1962 into a Catholic family in Etitiama Nkporo, a small town in the Ohafia local government area of Abia State. He completed his basic education at Ndi Elu Primary School, Nkporo and his secondary education at Nkporo Secondary School, Nkporo in 1970 and 1982 respectively. He proceeded to study accounting at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos from which he graduated in 1986. He holds B.Sc and master's degree certificates in accounting after undergoing undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the University of Lagos in 1991 and 1997 respectively.
Accounting
Ude served as an accountant for SMACS Computers and General Manager, CONTECH Ventures Ltd. between 1988 and 1996 before he went on to establish Chukwu Ude Oko Chukwu and Co. (Chartered Accountants) in 2001. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA).
Politics
He became politically active in 2001 and in 2003 won a seat in the Abia State House of Assembly, representing Ohafia North Constituency. He was also appointed Speaker of the 5th Abia State House of Assembly by Theodore Orji in 2011, a position he held until his election as Deputy Governor of Abia State.