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Uwemedimo Nwoko

b. 1964

Nigerian legal practitioner, politician, human rights activist

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About Uwemedimo Nwoko

Born 1964. Uwemedimo Nwoko is a Nigerian human rights defender.

Uwemedimo Nwoko (born 27 October 1964) is a Nigerian legal practitioner, politician, human rights activist and the past Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Akwa Ibom State.

Early life and education Nwoko was born on 27 October 1964 in Abiakana, in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Career In December 2014, incumbent governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio forwarded Nwoko's name to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for screening and eventual appointment as the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

On 13 January 2015, he was given the job. He became the 14th Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Akwa Ibom State.

In mid-2015, he was re-appointed the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice by the incumbent governor, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.

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Important facts

Born
27 October 1964, Ika
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Human rights defender
Nationality
Nigeria, Nigerian
Education
University of Calabar
Employers
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Uwemedimo Nwoko?

Nigerian legal practitioner, politician, human rights activist

When was Uwemedimo Nwoko born?

Uwemedimo Nwoko was born on 27 October 1964 in Ika.

What is Uwemedimo Nwoko's occupation?

Uwemedimo Nwoko is a human rights defender.

What nationality is Uwemedimo Nwoko?

Uwemedimo Nwoko is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Uwemedimo Nwoko

· Wikidata: Q63372510

· DBpedia: Uwemedimo Nwoko

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