John Nnia Nwodo is a Nigerian lawyer and economist. He served as the 9th president-general of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo succeeded by George Obiozor.[3][4]

Nnia Nwodo
9th President-General of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo
In office
January 2017 – January 2021[1]
Preceded byIduma Igariwey Enwo[2]
Succeeded byGeorge Obiozor
Personal details
Born (1952-12-11) 11 December 1952 (age 71)
Igboetiti, Enugu State, Nigeria
SpouseRegina Obiageli Nwodo
ResidenceEnugu State
Alma materUniversity of London
University of Ibadan
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • economist
  • politician
Known for
  • Former president-general of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo
  • Former Minister of Information and Culture
  • Former Minister Of Civil Aviation.

Early life and education

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Nwodo, the third-born male child of his family, was born in 1952 in Enugu State, Nigeria.[5] He completed his primary and secondary school education in Enugu State. In 1971, he gained admission to the University of Ibadan.[6]

He attended the London School of Economics and returned to Nigeria in 1988.[7]

Career

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During the second republic, under the government and administration of Shehu Shagari, Nwodo served as Minister of Civil Aviation.[8] Under the government of Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nwodo served as Minister of Information and Culture.[9]

In 2017, Nwodo won an election that decided the 9th President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural organization that represents every Igbo speaking community, and protects the rights and interests of the Igbo people around the world.[10] He won with a total of 242 votes whilst his opponent, an ex-Vice Chancellor of the former Anambra State University of Technology, Prof. Chiweyete Ejike, had 13 votes.[11][12]

Personal life

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Nwodo was married to Regina Nwodo, who was a Justice in the Court of Appeals of Enugu State until her death in 2013.[13][14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ndujihe, Clifford; Alozie, Chinonso (23 November 2020). "Ohanaeze Leader: George Obiozor emerges as consensus candidate". Vanguard. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Nwodo emerges President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo". The Punch. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Ohanaeze Ndigbo Under Nwodo And Burden Of Igbo Agitation". Leadership. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Latest news about John Nnia Nwodo from Nigeria & world". Today. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  5. ^ "The Authority Icon: John Nnia Nwodo JNR". The Authority. 2 November 2016. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  6. ^ "UIAA Enugu State Branch". www.uiaaenugu.net. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  7. ^ Ibiam, Okwukwe. "We Welcome John Nnia Nwodo To Ohanaeze – APGA Think-Tank". E-max. Retrieved 19 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Ohanaeze Election: Nwodo and Igbo Unity". This Day. 22 January 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Former Minister of Information, Nwodo, now President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo". NewsBreakers. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  10. ^ "CISA - Council of Igbo States in Americas - CISA is a USA-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Igbo culture worldwide". CISA - Council of Igbo States in Americas. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. ^ Agbo, Dennis (10 January 2017). "Nwodo wins Ohanaeze Presidency, Okwukwu Secretary General". Vanguard. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  12. ^ Mamah, Emeka; Agbo, Dennis; Adonu, Chinedu (11 January 2017). "Nwodo emerges President-General of Ohanaeze, says I'll die for Ndigbo". Vanguard. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Eulogies, as Justice Nwodo is laid to rest". The Citizen. Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via The Nigerian Voice.
  14. ^ Kalu, Awa (26 September 2013). "From silver spoon to silver spoon... a tribute to Justice Nwodo". Vanguard. Retrieved 28 September 2024.