Nigerian politician (1968–2019)
Benjamin Uwajumogu
In office June 2019 – December 2019Constituency Imo North
Born (1968-06-30 ) June 30, 1968Imo State Died December 18, 2019(2019-12-18) (aged 51)Abuja Nationality Nigerian Political party All Progressives Congress (APC)Profession Politician
Benjamin Uwajumogu (June 30, 1968 – December 18, 2019)[ 1] was a Nigerian politician.[ 2] He was a member of the All Progressives Congress Party[ 3] representing Imo North senatorial district[ 4] in the 9th republic of the Nigerian National Assembly before his death.
Early life
Uwajumogu was born in Okigwe, Ihitte Uboma , Imo State, Nigeria on 30 June 1968.[ 5]
Political life
In March 2018, Uwajumogu made a proposition to the Senate to prohibit child labour and urged the Executive and its agencies to uphold the implementation of the Child Rights Act .[ 6]
In June 2018, Uwajumogu resigned his appointment as the secretary of the APC national convention committee and stated it was for "personal reasons".[ 7]
On July 26, 2019, Uwajumogu was sworn in for a second term as the Senator representing Imo North.[ 8]
Death and aftermath
After returning to Abuja from the United Arab Emirates for the treatment of his protracted illness,[ 9] Uwajumogu died in his home on December 18, 2019, in Abuja.[ 10] [ 11]
A by-election was conducted in 2021 to fill Uwajumogu's vacant seat at the senate where Chukwuma Frank Ibezim succeeded him.[ 12]
Awards and honours
NUJ man of the year, 2007.[ 13]
External links
References
^ Ogundipe, Samuel (2019-12-18). "BREAKING: Nigerian Senator Ben Uwajumogu is dead" . Retrieved 2019-12-18 .
^ "Even during, after the civil war no group had ever given Igbo ouit notice – Uwajumogu" . Vanguard News . 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2019-04-14 .
^ "Senate: Full list of APC caucus who signed Ndume's removal" . The Nation Nigeria . 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2019-04-14 .
^ "Senate halts, probes sale of Port Harcourt Refinery" . guardian.ng . 31 May 2017. Retrieved 2019-04-14 .
^ Odunsi, Wale (2019-12-18). "Nigerian Senator is dead" . Daily Post Nigeria . Retrieved 2022-10-20 .
^ Busari, Kemi (2018-03-06). "Nigerian Senate moves to curb child labour, enforce Child Rights Act" . Premium Times Nigeria . Retrieved 2022-10-20 .
^ "Imo senator resigns as APC convention secretary -- to calm 'fraying nerves' " . TheCable . 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2022-10-20 .
^ vanguard (2019-07-26). "Benjamin Uwajumogu Sworn in as Imo North Senator" . Vanguard News . Retrieved 2022-10-20 .
^ Ogundipe, Samuel (2019-12-18). "Nigerian Senator Ben Uwajumogu is dead" . Premium Times Nigeria . Retrieved 2022-10-24 .
^ Ogundipe, Samuel (2019-12-18). "BREAKING: Nigerian Senator Ben Uwajumogu is dead" . Retrieved 2019-12-18 .
^ Chidiebube, Okeoma (18 December 2019). "Imo Senator, Benjamin Uwajumogu, is dead" . punchng.com . punchng.com.
^ Jeremiah (2021-04-27). "BREAKING: Senate President Swears-in Ibezim As New Imo North Senator" . Leadership News . Retrieved 2022-02-20 .
^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria" . www.nassnig.org . Archived from the original on 2020-10-09.