Ugorji Okechuwu Ugorji
Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji | |
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| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, academic, author, publisher |
| Employer | Imo State Government |
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| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Uchenna Kate Ugorji |
| Children | 6 |
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Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji (born 1964) is a Nigerian politician, academic, author, and publisher.[3] He is the Commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs in Imo State, and the Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma on Homeland Security and Intelligence. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Ugorji was born in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. He obtained a master's degree in Homeland Security from the George Washington University in May 2019. He also obtained a Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision in 1994, and Certified Public Manager Studies in 1989–1990, at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He obtained a Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel Services in 1989, a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1987, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1986, at Trenton State College (now known as The College of New Jersey), in Ewing Township, New Jersey. He completed a graduate internship Programme at the Office of Career Services at Princeton University in 1988–1989.[3][6]
Career
[edit]Ugorji is the founder and publisher of Sungai Books, a publishing company based in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.[7] He has written and published books on Nigerian politics, international relations, and African-American culture.[8] He is also the executive director of the African Writers Endowment, a non-profit organization that promotes African literature and culture.[9]
Politics
[edit]Ugorji joined politics in 1998, when he contested for the governorship of Imo State under the banner of the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP).[10] He later joined the APC and became an ally of Governor Uzodimma. In 2020, he was appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Homeland Security and Intelligence, and in 2021, he was also made the Commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs.[11][12][13][14][15] He is responsible for overseeing the security and safety of the state, as well as coordinating the activities of the vigilante groups.[16][17][18][19]
Selected Books
[edit]- I saw the sky fall (Sungai Books, 2014).
- Sunrise daughters: A global portrait of Igbo women (Sungai Books, 2009)
- Tall Drums: Portraits of Nigerians who are changing America (Sungai Books, 2002)
- The Crow Bride and other Torti tales (Sungai Books, 1997)
- Securing the Homeland (Sungai Books, 2020).
- ILU: African Proverbs in Igbo, with English Translations (Sungai Books, 2023).
- She is Eternal and Other Poems (Goldline and Jacobs Publishing, and Bluesland Communications, 2020).[20]
- From the belly of the Gods: An African mythology (Sungai Books, 1993)[21]
- The Adventures of Torti: Tales from West Africa (Africa World Press, 1991)
Personal life
[edit]Ugorji is married to Uchenna Kate Ugorji, a pediatrician and public health expert. They have six children and reside in Owerri, Imo State.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "UGORJI'S REMARKS AT PROGRESSIVE POLITICS CONFERENCE". groups.google.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ 247ureports (2014-09-30). "The Foreplay Of A Tiger: Ugorji's Deliberate Strides In The Run For Governor - By Ngozi Ajilo-Ibeh". 247 Ureports. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Ugorji Ugorji: I am drawn to Black womanhood". The Sun. September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Uzodinma should run inclusive government –Ugorji". The Sun. January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Biafran uprising no threat to Nigeria's unity - Dr Ugorji". Daily Trust. 2015-11-12. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Band, News (June 20, 2022). "Imo Homeland Security Commissioner—Ugorji lays out security agenda for the state". Band News. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Sungai Books, Princeton books - All books by Sungai Books, Princeton publisher | BookScouter.com". bookscouter.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Chinua Achebe As Metaphor By Ugorji O. Ugorji, Ed.D. | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ ThriftBooks. "Okechukwu K. Ugorji Books | List of books by author Okechukwu K. Ugorji". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Buhari Will Win Three States In South–East – Ugorji". Independent. Dec 20, 2018.
- ^ Team, N. N. L. (2021-02-25). "IMO GOV APPOINTS UGORJI AS SPECIAL ADVISER FOR HOMELAND SECURITY". Nigerian News Leader. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Imo gov swears in 17 new commissioners, chief adviser". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Aboh Mbaise stakeholders laud appointment of Dr Ugorji as Commissioner". Vanguard. November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Imo Health Commissioner Wades Into Lorji Health Centre Project Scandal". Daily Trust. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "WPS 365". eu.docs.wps.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Visiting the US: the case for Imo State & Uzodimma ~ by Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji". News Band. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Okeoma, Chidiebube (2021-12-20). "Uzodinma swears in commissioners, assigns portfolios". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Ani, Sunday (January 27, 2020). "Uzodinma should run inclusive government –Ugorji". The Sun.
- ^ "Ohia, Alozie, Amadi applaud Imo Homeland Security Commissioner, Ugorji". News Band. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ Art, The (October 13, 2020). "Gambari to chair presentation of 'She is Eternal & Other Poems' OFO launch". Vanguard.
- ^ "From the Belly of the Gods". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ Iwuoha, Chidiebere (2023-10-03). "Ugorji presents 7 books for research, knowledge upgrade". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ ThriftBooks. "Okechukwu K. Ugorji Books | List of books by author Okechukwu K. Ugorji". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Time For Gov. Uzodinma To Tigrify —Dr. Ugorji Ugorji". News Band. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2024-01-14.