Olaka Nwogu

Olaka Nwogu
Member of the Senate of Nigeria for Rivers South East
Assumed office
2015
Preceded by Magnus Abe
Constituency Rivers South East
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
1999–2011
Constituency Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo
Chairman (Mayor) of Eleme
Personal details
Born (1965-01-26) 26 January 1965
Rivers State, Nigeria
Political party People's Democratic Party
Alma mater University of Port Harcourt

Olaka Nwogu (born 26 January 1965) is a Nigerian civil servant and politician who was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 until 2011 for People's Democratic Party. He represented the constituency of Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo.[1] Prior to being elected to the House, he served as Mayor (chairman) of Eleme local government area in Rivers State. In March 2015, he contested for the seat of Senator in the National Assembly and won by 408,353 votes, defeating incumbent Sen. Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress.[2]

In addition to his political career, Nwogu has also ventured into business. He is currently the owner of Landmark Hotel in D-line and Hinterland Construction Company in Eleme.[3]

Education

Nwogu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Port Harcourt and later procured a master's degree in Business Administration from the institution.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Onukwugha, Anayo (24 September 2010). "Bankole Moves to Save Rivers' Lawmakers". Leadership. Retrieved 1 April 2015 – via AllAfrica.
  2. ↑ "PDP clears National Assembly seats in Rivers". Vanguard. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "About". landmarkhotels.com.ng. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Honorable Olaka Johnson Nwogu". nassnig.org. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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