Achike Uzoma Udenwa
Former Governor of Imo State (1999 – 2007)
Peoples Democratic Party Imo State
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Chief Dr. Achike Uzoma Udenwa is a Nigerian accountant-turned-politician who served as Governor of Imo State (1999–2007) and later as Minister of Commerce and Industry (2008–2010) under the PDP. Educated in accountancy and a Fellow of professional institutes, he launched development initiatives under his “Tripod Vision” of agriculture, industrialization, and re-orientation. Known for his measured and community-centered leadership, he remains a respected figure in southeastern Nigerian political circles.
Education
- Primary: St. Mary’s Catholic School, Amaifeke; Sacred Heart School, Odoakpu, Onitsha
- Diploma in Accountancy: College of Technology, Enugu
- Trained at Peat Marwick, Cassleton Elliott & Co, becoming a Chartered Accountant (1976); Fellow, Chartered Institute of Accountants (1982)
- Honorary Doctor of Public Administration, Imo State University; Fellow, Institute of Management and Technology; Doctor of Management and Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri
Professional Background
- Chartered Accountant with early career at Peat Marwick, Cassleton Elliott & Co, then Audit Manager (1981)
- Financial Controller, later General Manager (Finance) at Monier Construction Company Nigeria Ltd (1993)
- Later held public office as Governor, then Minister
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