BRIEF HISTORY
BRIEF HISTORY
David Nweze Umahi born
January 1, 1964 is a Nigerian politician who is serving as the current Governor Of Ebonyi State,
Nigeria. Dave Umahi known popularly as, Akubaraoha meaning wealth for the
people is currently the best Governor in the Eastern Region part of Nigeria who
has boosted the growth of Ebonyi state to be the fastest developing state in
Nigeria.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Born January 1, 1964, Umahi
is the son of Elder Joseph Umahi Nwaze and Margaret Umahi of Umunaga. Umahi
received his secondary education from Ishiagu High School and the Government
Secondary School of Afikpo before entering the Enugu State
University of Science and Technology in 1982. He graduated in 1987
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
In 1990, he co-founded
Norman Engineering and Construction Nig. Limited with Ombo Isokarari, serving
as its general manager until 1993. Until 2011, he served as chairman and CEO of
Brass Engineering & Construction Nig. Ltd., Focus Investment Nig. Ltd., and
Osborn La Palm Royal Resort Ltd.
Umahi entered public service
in 2007 as the acting chairman of the Ebonyi State chapter of the People's Democratic Party.
From 2009 to 2011, he served as state chairman of the party. During that term,
he served a year on the governing board of the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba
as its chairman.
In 2011, Umahi became deputy
governor of Ebonyi State on a ticket with Martin Elechi.
In 2014, Governor Elechi supported Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, as his
successor, which Umahi stated violated an understanding that he would take that
role.Umahi defeated Chukwu in the primaries.
The remainder of Elechi's term was chaotic, with arson hitting the House of
Assembly in February 2015 and motions taken to impeach him later that month
over alleged unconstitutional gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds and
anti-party activities. Umahi was elected to the role of Governor on 12 April
2015 in an election that has been challenged by the Labour Party, All Progressives Congress and All Progressives Grand Alliance
on the basis of "widespread irregularities, killings, and wanton
destruction of property". In October 2015, the legitimacy of the election
was upheld by the Governorship Election Tribunal.
Courtesy of Mrs. Nworie N.J (SA. SMDCC)
Courtesy of Mrs. Nworie N.J (SA. SMDCC)
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