Benson Ocholuje Abounu
Former Deputy Governor, Benue State
Peoples Democratic Party Benue State
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Benson Ocholuje Abounu is a Nigerian engineer, management consultant, and politician from Otukpo, Benue State. With advanced qualifications in engineering and industrial management, he held senior management positions across industry and finance before entering public service. Abounu served as Commissioner in Benue State (1999–2005) and as Deputy Governor (2015–2023), serving under both the APC and PDP banners. His pragmatic technocratic approach and administrative experience helped shape state policy and industrial development.
Education
- Methodist Primary School, Upu-Icho, Otukpo (1957–1963)
- Government College, Makurdi (1964–1966); then Government Technical College, Ilorin (1967–1969) – completed O-levels
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna – Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1971–1975)
- Cranfield University, Bedford, UK – M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Administration (1976–1978)
- University of Ibadan – MBA in Finance & Operations Management (1980–1984)
- Ashridge Management College, UK – Postgraduate management studies (1989)
Professional Background
- Manager-in-training → Production Manager, John Holt Group (1975–1976)
- Technical Manager, Nigeria Breweries, Lagos (1979–1980)
- General Manager, Okin Bottling Company Ltd, Kaduna (1982–1988)
- Director, NAL Merchant Bank PLC, Lagos (1986–1990)
- Principal Partner, Abounu Benson & Company, Chartered Engineers & Management Consultants (post-1990)
- Sole Administrator/CEO, Nigerian Mining Corporation, Jos (early 1990s)
- Executive Director, Nigeria Coal Corporation, Enugu (late 1990–1991)
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