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 | |
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| Deputy Governor of Imo State | |
| Assumed office 15 January 2020 | |
| Governor | Hope Uzodinma |
| Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1947 |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Education | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture |
First years edit
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 edit
Placid Njoku was chosen as a running-mate by Hope Uzodinma amongst four other candidates in the Imo State APC.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Imo deputy governor, Placid Njoku, speaks on resignation rumour". 10 June 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hope Uzodinma takes oath of office, promises a better Imo". Pulse Nigeria. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "End herdsmen-farmers' crisis with technology – Ex-VC". Punch Newspapers. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ^ a b Owuamanam, Jude Aguguo; Owerri (17 December 2018). "Imo gov'ship: 'Why Madumere was not picked as deputy'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ^ "Rising from grass to grace? Yes, you can!". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2020.