Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu, PhD, CON was born on 29 January 1965 in Aba, Abia State and completed his secondary education at Ngwa High School, Aba (1978–1980). He attended Imo State University (1982–1986) obtaining an LLB, and the Nigerian Law School (1986–1987) where he obtained a BL. In 1997, he established a private law practice, Emeka Wogu & Co. He earned his master’s degree in public administration at the University of Calabar (2001–2002)....TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT | TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT
He holds several traditional titles including Omezuru of Ohazie, Kpakpandu of Aba, Nwadiala of Aba and Amulutto of Oshogbo.]
Wogu was vice-chairman of the Aba South LGA in Abia State (1991–1993), becoming Chairman of the LGA in 1993.
He was elected to the Federal House of Representatives in 1998.] In 1999, he was briefly the Political Adviser to Orji Uzor Kalu, then Governor of Abia State. He represented Abia State for two terms as commissioner at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
Immediately after being appointed Minister of Labour on 6 April 2010, Wogu had to deal with a strike by federal civil servants across the country that was planned to start on 8 April 2010. After meeting with the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, which represents the eight unions involved, they agreed to hold off until the end of April 2010 while their concerns were being addressed.
He is a dedicated and committed member of the APC. In the Party he has been the Chairman APC Reconciliation Committee South East, Member APC Reconciliation Committee South South.
Chief Wogu a man who is passionate about the development of South East is the Chairman Peace In South East -Project.
Today, our visionary President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chief Emeka Wogu as Chairman of the South East Development Commission.
Considering his previous accomplishments, we are optimistic that Chief Wogu will certainly meet expectations
