Okezie Victor Ikpeazu
Former Governor of Abia State
Peoples Democratic Party Abia State
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Okezie Victor Ikpeazu is a Nigerian biochemist, academic, and politician who served as Governor of Abia State from 2015 to 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A native of Obingwa LGA, Ikpeazu rose from academia to governance, becoming known for his emphasis on infrastructure, road rehabilitation, and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Aba. His tenure was marked by both developmental initiatives and public debates over governance quality, leaving a complex legacy in Abia State politics.
Education
- Amaise Central Primary School, Obingwa (completed 1973)
- Ihie High School, Isiala Ngwa South — West African School Certificate (1979)
- University of Maiduguri — B.Sc. in Clinical Biochemistry (1984)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka — M.Sc. in Biochemical Toxicology (1990)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka — Ph.D. in Biochemical Pharmacology (1994)
Professional Background
- Lecturer and researcher in biochemistry at Enugu State University of Science and Technology and later at Abia State University, Uturu
- Served as Deputy General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA)
- Transitioned into politics with appointments and later elected office
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