Toby Okechukwu

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Toby Okey Okechukwu
ConstituencyAninri/Agwu/Oji-uzo
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Born (1962-08-03) 3 August 1962 (age 62)
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater University of Calabar
Anambra State University of Technology
University of Lagos
OccupationLawyer, politician
Professionlegal professional

Toby Okechukwu is an attorney who represents the Aninri, Awgu, and Oji River Federal Constituency in Enugu State in the House of Representatives of Nigeria. [1]

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Early life and education

Hon Okechukwu was born on August 3, 1962, in Ugbo, Agwu Local Government Area of Enugu State. [2] In 1976, completed his primary education at Community Primary School Ngene before proceeding to St. Vincent's Secondary School Agbogugu where he obtained a GCE in 1981. [2]

Hon Okechukwu earned a Bachelor of Engineering in 1986 from the University of Calabar, a Master of Business Administration in 1991 from the Anambra State University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2000 from the University of Lagos. [2] He continued to the Nigerian Law School at Victoria Island, Lagos, and received his bar admission in 2001. [2]

Politics

In 2011, Hon. Toby was elected to the Federal House of Representatives on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform to represent Aninri/Agwu/Oji-uzo. [3] [2]

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References

  1. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Hon. Toby Okechukwu biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  3. "A Cerebral Legislator in the 9th House – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-09-23.