Chijioke Nwakodo

Chijioke Nwakodo was a Nigerian politician and businessman. He served as the 3rd Abia state chief of staff from 3 June 2015 until his death in August 2017.

Prior to his appointment, he had also served as chief economic adviser to Abia state during the Theodore Orji-led administration.

Political career

Chijioke Nwakodo was involved in local government administration and later became a senior political appointee in Abia State.

He served as Chairman of Umuahia North Local Government Area from 1999 to 2002. During the administration of Governor Theodore Orji, he served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor.

In 2015, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu appointed Nwakodo as Chief of Staff, Abia State Government House. He served in that position from June 2015 until his death in August 2017. As Chief of Staff, he was responsible for supporting the governor in coordinating government activities and administration.

Nwakodo remained a prominent figure within the Abia State political structure until his death in office.

Death

Chijioke Nwakodo died on 22 August 2017 in London, United Kingdom, at the age of 56 while serving as Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.