Uzoma Nkem Abonta

Uzoma Nkem Abonta is a Nigerian politician. He was a member of the Federal House of Representatives, where he represented the Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency of Abia State from 2008 to 2011. He was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was succeeded by Christian Nkwonta. Early life and education

Uzoma Nkem Abonta was born on 18 January 1962 in Akwete, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria.

He attended St. Raphael School, Obehie, for his primary education before proceeding to Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, where he obtained his West African School Certificate. He later attended the School of Basic Studies, Port Harcourt, and earned his Higher School Certificate.

Abonta studied Law at the University of Jos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. He subsequently attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar. He later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Jos. Career

Uzoma Nkem Abonta began his professional career as a lawyer after being called to the Nigerian Bar. He worked as a Social Justice Officer with the Directorate of Mass Mobilization for Social and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) before joining the law firm of Chuks Muoma and Associates (Nnanyere Ugo Chambers) as an Associate Counsel.

He subsequently served as a lecturer at the Abia State University College of Legal Education and later worked as a Senior Legislative Aide with the National Assembly Service Commission. Abonta also served as a member of the Abia State Judicial Service Commission, combining legal practice with public service before his election to the House of Representatives. Legislative activities

During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Uzoma Nkem Abonta served as Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions.

He sponsored and co-sponsored bills and motions during his time in the National Assembly, including matters relating to constitutional amendment, electoral reform, judicial administration, public accountability and governance.