Chief Ugochukwu Okeke (ENYIOHA) is a man known for his compassionate nature and astuteness.
His generosity and philanthropic works over the years, has secured for him a special place in the hearts of so many. Little wonder he is fondly called ‘Enyioha’ (friend of the masses); a title bestowed on him as a result of his selfless commitment in advancing the course of humanity.
Challenged by the inadequacies in our human capital base, Enyioha takes it as a responsibility to empower youths and women through vocational studies, skill acquisition programs, scholarships and other engagements that help to protect the sanctity and dignity of people.
A graduate of Banking and Finance from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Ugochukwu Okeke has an outstanding experience in business, politics, and human relationship management. He is a seasoned administrator with the capacity to breath life into deadwood. He is a seasoned and serial entrepreneur and sits on the board of several Engineering, Commercial and Consulting firms.
A ministerial nominee in 2014, Enyioha is not new in politics and has been a firm believer in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In his usual candor and loyalty to whatever he believes in, he has consistently exhibited total devotion, commitment and sincerity in catalyzing the affairs and interest of PDP, not just in Anambra State but across the nation.
Asides his stints as a gubernatorial aspirant in PDP in 2013 and 2021, Enyioha has continued to show total commitment and loyalty to PDP and had at various times served in several capacities and accepted numerous assignments within the party. Some of these tasks include:
Coordinator for Goodluck Jonathan Campaign in 2015 (LGA)
Coordinator at the governorship election in Anambra 2017.
Appointed State Secretary of the Anambra Caretaker Committee after serving diligently as Exco member in 2017.
Member PDP State House of Assembly Committee, Kaduna
Member National Assembly Committee for Kebbi State
Member/Organizer Enugu State Exco Election Committee 2015
Secretary National Assembly Committee for Yobe State 2016
Ministerial nominee in 2014
PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Anambra State 2019
Member PDP Presidential Campaign Council National 2019
Secretary Anambra PDP Governorship Campaign Council 2021
Member PDP Presidential Campaign Council Anambra State 2023
Appointed Member of the Board of Trustees of PDP 2023 till date
Fellow Institute of Credit Administrators
Fellow Centre for Public Sector Productivity and Development
He is a politician with an egalitarian ideology and has been strong advocate of politics without bitterness, this ideology has made him one of the most consistent politicians on the landscape and a true party man who has remained loyal to one party since the inception of the 4th Republic.
Indeed, Ugochukwu Okeke is a man of the people a political role model that youths should emulate in their journey to political relevance and impact. Hence, Eminent Magazine will honour him with the award as The Political Icon of the Year 2025 to be held on June 1st at Vienna International Hotel & Suites, Asaba, Delta State. The event is fully supported by Diamond Leeds Ltd, Andromeda Integrated services, Cathyto Table water and other notable brands.
