Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who became known as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate for three consecutive (6th, 7th, 8th) senate. He is a member of People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
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| Date of Birth: | May 12, 1962 |
| State of Origin: | Enugu State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Politician |
| Wife: | Nwanneka Ekweremadu |
| Children: | 4 |
| Net Worth: | $15 million |
Early Life
Ike Ekweremadu was born on May 12, 1962 at Amarachara Mpu in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. He is from the igbo tribe in Nigeria.
He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. He also obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in law from the University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Career
Ekweremadu was first appointed as the Exceutive Chairman of Aninri Local Government Council as a member of United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) in 1997. He was later appointed Chief of staff to the governor of Enugu State in 1999 and served till 2001. From 2001 to 2002, he became the Secretary to Enugu State Government.
He was elected to the Nigerian senate to the Nigerian senate on April 12, 2003. He was beaten in the race for President of the Senate of Nigeria by Senator Kenechukwu Nnamani.
He returned in April 2007 Nigerian National Assembly election, and was elected to the position of deputy senate president. He was tasked with the duty of handing out committee chairmanship positions allocated to the southeast zone. He was named co-chairman of a committee to conduct the primary elections for the People’s Democratic Party’s governorship candidate for Anambra State.
He was re-elected as senator for Enugu West in the April 2011 elections. He was also re-elected as senator representing the Enugu West senatorial district for the Fifth Consecutive time on February 23, 2019.
He lost his bid to become Deputy Senate of the Nigerian 9th Senate on June 11, 2019, to Ovie Omo-Agege.
Personal Life
Ike Ekweremadu is married to Nwanneka Ekweremadu and their union is blessed with four children, one of them is Sylvia Ekweremadu.
Net Worth
Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician with an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Social Media
Ike Ekweremadu is active on social media. She is on Instagram @iamekweremadu and Twitter @iamekweremadu
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Ike Ekweremadu:
Who is Ike Ekweremadu?
Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician and lawyer.
How old is Ike Ekweremadu?
Ike Ekweremadu was born on May 12, 1962.
Where is Ike Ekweremadu from?
Ike Ekweremadu is from Amarachara Mpu in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Is Ike Ekweremadu married?
Ike Ekweremadu is married to Nwanneka Ekweremadu.
What is Ike Ekweremadu’s Net Worth?
Ike Ekweremadu has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
