Group Hails Tinubu Over Onyejeocha’s Ministerial Nomination  

* Says nomination reward for hard work, competence

Emameh Gabriel in Abuja  

A women group in Abia State, Asiwaju Super Women (ASW), has commended President Bola Tinubu for nominating a former Deputy Cheif Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, as a minister.

The group has also described Onyejeocha’s nomination as reward for hard work, competence and her dedication to the democratic development of Nigeria.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had during Tuesday’s plenary, unveiled the list of 28 ministerial nominees on the floor of the red chamber with Onyejeocha making the list of 25 per cent of women nominated by the president.

A statement by the Deputy Coordinator of the group, Hon. Jane Ogbauta, described Onyejeocha as the most competent hand in the state with track records for diligence, dedication and service delivering.

Ogbauta said with Onyejeocha in Tinubu’s cabinet, coupled with her verse educational background, experiences both in the private and public sector, there would be huge impetus to the “realisation of the Renewed Hope mandate”.

She said: “As the state coordinator of Asiwaju Super Women, Hon Onyejeocha threw herself into the campaign without restraint. She mobilized us effectively to the extent that when men were hiding their face in the dust for fear of intimidation and gang-up, Hon. Onyejeocha chose to be selfless and courageous. 

“She crisscrossed the length and breadth of Abia State and the entire South-east, campaigning for her candidate. This is a sweet victory for consistency and forthrightness. 

“It is her outstanding qualities and courage to stand by her party, even when the conspiracy was very thick that took her this far. She campaigned vigorously for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when it wasn’t safe. 

“Since her appointment was announced yesterday, we have been unable to contain our joy because this is one person whose pedigree we can vouch for. Hon. Onyejeocha does not take ‘no’ for an answer. In a country suffering an acute supply of men and women of character, the appointment of this amazon should be celebrated because there are not many like her.”

She said though the people wished to continue to have her represent them in the House of Representatives continually, this assignment is on national level, that would allow her make “more impacts on the governance of this country”. 

Onyejeocha is the former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, which she obtained from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2021). 

She bagged a Masters degree in Transport Management (MTM) from Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, in April 2009. Similarly, in August 2005, Onyejeocha clinched Masters of Arts International Affairs and Diplomacy. 

Upon the conclusion of her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in July 2017 from Abia State University, Abia, Nigeria, She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, in August 2019.

In July 1993, Onyejeocha bagged a Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies from the University of Nigeria. She also obtained a National Diploma in Social Work/Communication Development in July 1988 from the University of Nigeria.