Enugu 2027: PDP candidate Nnaji picks Chijioke Ugwu as running mate

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Chijioke Ugwu

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, has picked Chijioke Ugwu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.

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Nnaji announced Ugwu’s selection in a statement issued by his media team.

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Ugwu, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader from Nguru in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state, is expected to bring his private sector experience to the PDP ticket.

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Nnaji said the choice was part of his plan to promote a new generation of political leaders in Enugu State. “We want fresh faces to emerge in the leadership configuration of Enugu State,” he said.

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According to him, Ugwu’s experience in the competitive Lagos business environment has demonstrated his capacity to identify opportunities, manage people and build sustainable enterprises.

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“These are the practical leadership qualities Enugu State needs to stimulate businesses, create jobs and expand opportunities for its young population.

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“He did not wait for government to give him a livelihood. He built businesses, created jobs and opened doors for others,” Nnaji said.

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According to the statement, the PDP running mate was born in 1977, and attended Community Primary School, Nguru, and St Teresa’s College, Nsukka, before obtaining a degree in Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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“After his National Youth Service, he ventured into the logistics industry, establishing Windemol Maritime and Logistics Limited, a freight forwarding company.

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“He subsequently founded Sokabell Nigeria Limited, which operates in contracting and consultancy, and Magik Stars Hospitality Nigeria Limited, with interests in tourism and hospitality.”

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The statement said his businesses had created employment opportunities for graduates and helped young people acquire professional skills.

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It added that Ugwu, who is relatively new to partisan politics, had acquired leadership experience through business, community service and philanthropy.

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“Ugwu is also a director and co-founder of the Felistas Foundation, established with his siblings in memory of their late mother.

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“The foundation has supported educational development through donations of exercise books to primary school pupils across Nkpunano Ward, as well as scholarships and financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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“In recognition of his contributions to community development, the traditional ruler of Nguru, Igwe Linus Nosike Obayi, conferred on him the chieftaincy title of Eweluchi Bube Uzo I of Nguru Nsukka.

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“Ugwu is married to Mrs Chinonye Ugwu, and they have four children”, the statement concluded.

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