Emeka Atuma
Emeka Atuma is a Nigerian politician. He has represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Emeka Atuma was born in January 1969. He is a native of Ikwuano Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria. He obtained a degree in Engineering from the University of Calabar.[4][5]
Political career
[edit]Atuma's political career began when he was elected to the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2007.[6][7]
In 2023, he ran for the Senate seat representing the Abia Central Senatorial District as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[8][9]
In December 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Atuma as chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), but he was replaced by Emeka Nworgu less than 24 hours after the appointment.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Uthman, Samad (2022-04-12). "'A lot has gone wrong in our state' -- Emeka Atuma, ex-lawmaker, joins Abia guber race". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2022-04-28). "I'll liberate Abia in 2023, says Atuma". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Kashgain. "Emeka Atuma: Biography, Family and Political Career". kashgain.net. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "House of Representatives Member | Honourable Atuma Emeka". nassnig.org. Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Obani, Felix (2022-04-27). "There is Mediocrity in Zoning: Hon Emeka Atuma, As He Joins Abia 2023 Governorship Race -". Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Ex-PDP Rep joins APC in Abia -". The NEWS. 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Igwe, Ignatius (2022-10-05). "Abia Central: Court Declares Atuma APC Senatorial Candidate". Channels Television. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Eziyi, Kalu (2022-10-05). "Court Affirms Atuma As Abia Central APC Candidate". Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Chibundu, Janefrances (2024-12-07). "Tinubu replaces SEDC chairman, directors -- less than 24 hours after appointment". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Anuku, Williams (2024-12-07). "Tinubu sacks Atuma, nominates Emeka Nworgu as Chairman of South East Development Commission". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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