Cosmos Ndukwe

Cosmos Ndukwe is a Nigerian politician. He was a Deputy Speaker representing Bende South constituency in the 6th Abia State House of Assembly. In 2023, he joined the presidential race on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Political career

Cosmos Ndukwe began his political career at the grassroots level, serving as a councillor and later as Deputy Chairman of Aba North Local Government Area. He subsequently served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State.

In 2015, he was elected to represent Bende South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Following the inauguration of the 6th Abia State House of Assembly, he was elected Deputy Speaker.

After leaving the Assembly, Ndukwe served as Commissioner for Works in Abia State under Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. In 2022, he declared his intention to seek the presidential nomination of the PDP for the 2023 general election. In April 2024, he resigned from the PDP.

Philanthropy and humanitarian activities

Cosmos Ndukwe is the founder of the Cosmos Ndukwe Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that supports educational, healthcare and social welfare initiatives in Abia State.

Through the foundation, scholarships, examination fee support, medical outreach programmes, youth vocational training initiatives and community development projects have been provided. The foundation has also supported widows through housing, business grants and empowerment programmes.

In 2024, the Cosmos Ndukwe Foundation was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), enabling it to participate in the council's consultative processes as a recognised non-governmental organisation.