Chris Adighije

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Chris Iheanyichukwu Adighije is a Nigerian politician and lawmaker. He served as a senator representing the Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. [1]

Early life and career

Adighije was born on March 22, 1945, in Abia State. [2] He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Geology from the University of Ibadan in 1973. He subsequently obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in 1976 and a PhD in 1978, both from the University of Ibadan. [3]

Adighije held various positions during his career. He was Federal Commissioner for Abia State at the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from 2010 to 2015. [4] [5] He served as Senator for Abia Central Senatorial District from 2003 to 2007. [6] He was also National Treasurer of the National Republican Convention (NRC) from 1990 to 1992 and Secretary of the Nigerian National Congress (NNC) from 1988 to 1989. [7]

In July 2020, he was appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council at Federal University Lokoja. [8] [9]

References

  1. ↑ Idachaba, Eleojo (2023-05-12). "David Jemibewon, Chris Adighije: Where are they now?". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  2. ↑ Godfrey, Chimezie (2024-03-24). "Sen Adighie @79: The best birthday gift I want is a new Nigeria". News Diary Online. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  3. ↑ ".:: Abridged Profile of Senator Chris Adighije | Federal University Lokoja". fulokoja.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  4. ↑ eribake, akintayo (2015-12-17). "Abia political stakeholders urge Buhari to reappoint Adighije at RMFAC". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  5. ↑ vanguard (2016-12-12). "Recession: Nigerians now more ingenious, creative — Sen. Adighije". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  6. ↑ Emeruwa, Chijindu (2019-05-29). "7th Abia Assembly: Senator Adighije explains why Ikwuano/Umuahia should produce next Speaker". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  7. ↑ Telegraph, New (2022-03-21). "APC Convention: There is revolution over zoning – Adighije". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  8. ↑ "Abia APC Congratulates Sen. Chris Adighije over his appointment as Pro-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja - News Mirror" . Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  9. ↑ OHAFIATV (2020-07-17). "Buhari Appoints Senator Chris Adighije As Pro Chancellor, Federal University Of Lokoja (FULOKOJA)". OHAFIATV. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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