Placid Njoku

Placid Njoku (born 10 February 1947) is a Nigerian Politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Imo State. He was instated alongside his running mate Hope Uzodinma (the governor) by the verdict of the Supreme Court on Emeka Ihedioha for his void election into office[1][2] Placid Njoku earlier served as the first Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Imo State.[3]

Placid Njoku
Deputy Governor of Imo State
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 January 2020
Governor	Hope Uzodinma
Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
In office 1993–1999
Personal details
Born	10 February 1947
Political party	All Progressives Congress
Education	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

Background and education

Njoku hails from Ikeduru LGA in Owerri, Imo State.[4] Njoku went and graduated from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Imo State and he later worked in the institution and emerged as the first Vice Chancellor of the University. He gained prominence from there.[5]

Politics

Placid Njoku was chosen as a running-mate by Hope Uzodinma amongst four other candidates in the Imo State APC.[6]

References

1. "Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Deputy Governor Professor Placid Njoku sworn into office". TODAY NEWS AFRICA. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
2. "Hope Uzodinma takes oath of office, promises a better Imo". Pulse Nigeria. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
3. Published. "End herdsmen-farmers' crisis with technology – Ex-VC". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
4. "Imo gov'ship: 'Why Madumere was not picked as deputy'". Daily Trust.
5. "Rising from grass to grace? Yes, you can!". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
6. Owuamanam, Jude Aguguo; Owerri (17 December 2018). "Imo gov'ship: 'Why Madumere was not picked as deputy'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 11 May 2020.