Nwakanwa Chimaobi

Nwakanwa Chimaobi is a Nigerian politician and member of the 4th National Assembly representing Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South constituency of Abia State under the platform of the People's Democratic Party.

Early life and education Nwakanwa Chimaobi was born on 16 April 1944. He earned a master's degree in Marketing from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom. In 1976, he received the Silver Medal for Best All-round Student at the London College of Printing and Distributive Trades. In 1977, he received the British Institute of Management Award for the runner-up best dissertation in graduate business studies.

Career

Before entering elective politics, Nwakanwa Chimaobi worked as a management consultant and was associated with Tarchi & Nicch Company Limited.

He later served as State Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in Abia State from 1989 to 1991. Between 1991 and 1993, he served as Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State before seeking elective office.

Political career

Nwakanwa Chimaobi was elected to the House of Representatives in the 1999 general election, representing Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency of Abia State in the 4th National Assembly (1999–2003) on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Before his election to the National Assembly, Nwakanwa participated in party politics and public administration. He served as State Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in Abia State from 1989 to 1991 and later served as Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State between 1991 and 1993.