Chima Obieze
{{Short description|Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1983)}}
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Chima Emmanuel Obieze (born 31 July 1983) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician.{{Cite web |title=Enugu Assembly constitutes 23 standing committees |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/338405-enugu-assembly-constitutes-23-standing-committees.html?tztc=1 |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Premium Times}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=Elections 2023: Ndị ndọrọndọrọ ọchịchị nwereike ịbụ 'Super Model' |url=https://www.bbc.com/igbo/articles/cqqd5gzv9z3o |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=BBC News Ìgbò |language=ig}} He is a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Ezeagu Constituency under the Peoples' Democratic Party.{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-10-23 |title=What Enugu State Is Known For — Rt Hon Chima Obieze - Journalist101.com |url=https://journalist101.com/2021/10/23/what-enugu-state-is-known-for-by-rt-hon-chima-obieze/ |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en-US}}
Biography
Obieze Chima was born on 31 July 1983 in Enugu to Mr. Benedict Maduabuchi Obieze-Onyibo, a retired railway technician and Mrs Ijeoma Modesta Amalu, a retired primary school teacher. He hails from Akama-Oghe in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State.{{Cite web |title=HON. CHIMA OBIEZE: AN UNASSUMING YOUTH LEADER |url=https://www.xmedia.com.ng/2023/06/hon-chima-obieze-unassuming-youth-leader.html |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=}}
After his secondary school education, Obieze proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria where he obtained a degree in Law.{{Cite web |last=Danladi |first=Moses |date=2019-04-18 |title=Hon. Chima Obieze, Visits his Alma-mater, ESUT |url=https://todaypoliticsng.com/hon-chima-obieze-a-good-disciple-of-governor-ugwuanyi/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Today Politics |language=en-US}} In 2011, he attended the Nigerian Law School where he was called to Bar.
Political career
In November 2023, the Court of Appeal, Lagos declared Obieze the rightful winner of the election held on March 18, 2022, after he challenged the outcome of the result. The position was initially occupied by Udefuna Chukwudi of the Labour Party.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-08 |title=Speaker Enugu House Assembly Swears In 2 PDP Members After Court Verdict - |url=https://www.westafricanpilotnews.com/2023/12/07/speaker-enugu-house-assembly-swears-in-2-pdp-members-after-court-verdict/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-11-26 |title=Appeal Court sacks LP lawmaker for presenting Primary Six Leaving Certificate for election |url=https://www.theconclaveng.com/appeal-court-sacks-lp-lawmaker-for-presenting-primary-six-leaving-certificate-for-election/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |website= |language=en-US}} In December 2023, he was sworn in as the representative of the Ezeagu Constituency, Enugu State House of Assembly.
Obieze started his political career in 2007 as Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization to the Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. From 2013 to 2014, he was appointed the Senior Legislative Assistant to former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Ike Ekweremmadu.{{Cite web |title=2023: Ezeagu Traditional Rulers Council affirm Chima Obieze’s aspiration |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/2023-ezeagu-traditional-rulers-council-affirm-chima-obiezes-aspiration/ |website=Vanguard}} He was also the National youth leader of the Progressive Peoples Alliance in 2010 to 2012.{{Cite web |title=Joy As Hon Chima Obieze Visit Upskill Youth Empowerments Trainees Today {{!}} CABLE REPORTERS |url=https://www.cablereporters.com/2020/09/joy-as-hon-chima-obieze-visit-upskill.html |access-date=2023-07-07}}{{Cite web |last=Arogundade |first=Funsho |date=2021-05-11 |title=Chima Obieze To Speak At UN Future Leaders Summit In Istanbul Turkey |url=https://pmexpressng.com/chima-obieze-to-speak-at-un-future-leaders-summit-in-istanbul-turkey/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=P.M.EXPRESS |language=en-US}}
In 2015, he was elected a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and held the position till 2023.{{Cite web |title=Members Ezeagu House of Assembly from 1999 – 2023{{!}} Citizen Science Nigeria |url=https://citizensciencenigeria.org/public-offices/positions/60e1e2db75fa7f0e9e63b00c |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=citizensciencenigeria.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-31 |title=Elections 2023: Ndị ndọrọndọrọ ọchịchị nwereike ịbụ 'Super Model' |url=https://www.bbc.com/igbo/articles/cqqd5gzv9z3o |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=BBC News Ìgbò |language=ig}}{{Cite web |last=Techdigest |last2=Badmus |first2=Abbas |date=2022-03-29 |title=My Reasons For Supporting Nigeria Startup Bill – Chima Obieze |url=https://techdigest.ng/reasons-for-supporting-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Tech Digest News |language=en-US}} In December 2023, he was also sworn in as the representative of the Ezeagu Constituency.
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