Sullivan Iheanacho Chime
Former Governor, Enugu State (2007–2015)
Peoples Democratic Party Enugu State
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Sullivan Iheanacho Chime is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Enugu State from 2007 to 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Before his election, he worked as a lawyer and legislator in the Enugu State House of Assembly. Known for his infrastructural projects and emphasis on urban renewal, Chime’s administration transformed Enugu city into one of Nigeria’s more modern state capitals. While praised for his developmental policies, his governorship was also marked by controversies over press freedom and intra-party disputes.
Education
- Attended primary and secondary school in Enugu State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) — Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Nigerian Law School — Barrister-at-Law (B.L), called to the Bar
Professional Background
- Practiced as a lawyer before joining politics
- Active in private legal practice and corporate advisory roles
- Entered Enugu State politics in the late 1990s, rising within the PDP before being elected governor
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