RT. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
Executive Governor Ebonyi State
Early life
He hails from Oferekpe Agbaja in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi state. He was born into the polygamous home of a renowned family of Chief and Mrs Nwifuru Nwamkpu. Upon concluding his post-primary education, Ogbonna was christened ‘Francis’ after baptism as a Catholic.
Education
His educational activities weren’t smooth-sailing. For a fact, he attended school only at intervals and joined his brothers in rearing of their father’s numerous cattle.
1991
1991
Oferekpe Agbaja Community Primary School
Community Secondary School, Nwofe Agbaja
1999
1999
Ebonyi State University
Building Technology and Wood Work
Ebonyi State University
Law
2021
2021
Salford University, Manchester, United Kingdom
Masters Degree in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Career
2011
In March 2011, he won the election to represent Izzi West Constituency at Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
In that same tenure, he became the Deputy Chief Whip cum Chairman House Committee on Lands, Survey, Urban Development, and Environment.
2015
He was re-elected in 2015 and as 5th speaker of the Assembly. He was also re-elected for same positions in 2019; hence becoming the only member to have returned as a two-time Speaker in the history of Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
2020
In 2020, he was elected as the National Vice Chairman South East Conference of State Legislatures of Nigeria.
