Gilbert Emeka Nnaji (born 18 July 1966 in Umunike,
Enugu East
Enugu East is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Enugu East is made up three zones/districts: Nike-Uno, Ugwogo and Mbuli NjodoIts. Headquarters are in the town of Nkwo Nike.
It had an area of 383 km and a population of 279, ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
) is Nigerian politician. He is the senator representing
Enugu East senatorial district The Enugu East Senatorial District in Enugu State of Nigeriacovers five local government areas of Enugu North, Enugu South, Isi Uzo, Nkanu East
Nkanu East is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, bordering Ebonyi State to the east. It ...
in the Nigerian Senate. He was a senator of the 8th Senate of
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
.
He had his primary Education at Community Primary School, Amoji, Nike. He then proceeded to Boys High School Awkunanaw where he did his Secondary Education. He then attended the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has thr ...
where he graduated with a B.Sc in Banking and Finance.
Gilbert Nnaji began his career in politics when he became the Chairman of the Enugu East Local Government from 1997 to 1998. He was again re-elected as Chairman from 1999 to 2002.
Gilbert contested for the Federal House of Representatives and won in 2003. He was in the Federal house of representatives for two tenures. It is worthy to note that he was Deputy House Leader while at the Federal House of Representatives.
References
External links
Gilbert Nnaji official website
Living people
1966 births
People from Enugu State
Enugu State politicians
Members of the Senate (Nigeria)
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