Ikechukwu Emetu

His Excellency
Ikechukwu Emetu
Deputy Governor of Abia State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2023
GovernorAlex Otti
Preceded byUde Oko Chukwu
Personal details
BornIkechukwu Lekwachi Emetu
(1984-04-09) 9 April 1984
Ohafia, Imo State (now in Abia State), Nigeria
PartyLabour Party
SpouseAdaeze Chidera Emetu
Alma materFederal University of Technology Owerri
Occupation
  • Politician
  • engineer

Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu Listenⓘ (born 9 April 1984) is a Nigerian engineer and politician who has served as deputy governor of Abia State since 2023.[1]

Life and career

Emetu is from Ohafia.[2] He is a petrochemical engineer. According to a statement by Governor Alex Otti released by the News Agency of Nigeria, Emetu was selected as the party’s running mate ahead of the 2023 Abia State gubernatorial election.[1] He received his certificate of return on 29 March 2023.[3][4]

Deputy governorship

Emetu assumed office as Deputy Governor of Abia State on 29 May 2023 following the inauguration of the state executive.[5]

Public statements

In December 2024, Emetu stated that the Abia State government was committed to fostering a business-friendly environment aimed at attracting investment and supporting entrepreneurship across the state.[6]


References

  1. ^ a b Odunsi, Wale (24 August 2022). "Abia 2023: LP's Alex Otti selects 38-year-oĺd Emetu as running mate". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Abia Governorship: Alex Otti Unveils 38-Year-Old As Running Mate". Peoples Gazette. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Otti Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Not to Disappoint Abians – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Abia State Governor-Elect, Alex Otti Receives Certificate of Return | AIT LIVE". Africa Independent Television. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Otti Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Not to Disappoint Abians – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  6. ^ Agwu, Udoka (22 December 2024). "Abia is committed to fostering business-friendly environment – Emetu". BusinessDay Nigeria.


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