Uju Onwudiwe, popularly known as Igolo Njaba, is a Nigerian politician and member of the Imo State House of Assembly. She represents the Njaba State Constituency in Owerri, Imo State.[1]
Uju Onwudiwe | |
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| Imo State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| Constituency | Njaba |
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| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Queen's College, Enugu |
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| Nickname | Igolo Njaba |
Academic background
editUju Onwudiwe received her early secondary education at Queen’s College, Enugu. She later studied Accountancy at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. She also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC).[citation needed]
Career
editUju Onwudiwe has worked as an administrator and financial professional, with experience in organizations such as Arab Contractors, Mefor Systems Inc., and Nnamdi Nwakwesi & Co.[citation needed]
Since her inauguration into the 8th Imo State House of Assembly, she has participated in legislative activities, including sponsoring motions and contributing to bills. Her work focuses on areas such as poverty reduction, economic development, and public safety, while representing her constituency. [2]
Honours and awards
editUju Onwudiwe has received recognition from community groups and institutions. She was honoured by women in Njaba with the title Igolo (“shining light”). [3]
References
edit- ↑ Nation, The (2021-06-06). "UJU ONWUDIWE: I never dreamt of going into politics". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2017-01-17). "How I survived attacks from Biafrans over grazing bill — Imo Lawmaker". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
- ↑ "Politics provides me platform for elaborate service to all – Onwudiwe". News Echo. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2026-04-13.