Edward Uchenna Ubosi

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Edward Uchenna Ubosi
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Enugu State, Nigeria
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Edward Uchenna Ubosi is a Nigerian politician who served as the speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Ubosi returns as Speaker Enugu House of Assembly". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. "Inauguration: Ubosi re-elected as Speaker Enugu Assembly". Vanguard News. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  3. Nweze, Chuks (2020-09-21). "2023: Ubosi urges Ugwuanyi to hand over to Enugu East". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2020-10-16.