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Chigozie Nwaneri (born on 24 February 1977) is a Nigerian politician and lawmaker, currently serving as the Chief Whip, representing Oru East constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly.
Early life and education
Chigozie Nwaneri was born on 24 February 1977. He attended Imo State University, Owerri.
Political career
At the concluded House of Assembly election held on March 18 2023, Nwaneri contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defeated his rivals to be re-elected for a second consecutive term.
In the 2019 elections, he initially contested in the Imo House of Assembly elections to represent Oru East constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he won and served as the Majority Leader. He has served as chairman, House Committee on Works, chairman Public Accounts, vice chairman Committee on Local Government and Chieftancy, Leader Orlu Caucus 9th House.
Religion
Nwaneri is a Christian.
Awards and honors
Proactive Lawmaker of the Year Award by Arise Africa
Defender of the Youths 2020 by Orluzurume Youth