Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha SHORT PROFILE Businessman, administrator and philanthropist, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, currently the Governor of Imo State was born on September 22, 1962, in Ogboko, Ideato South, Imo State. He attended Juladaco High School, Jos (1976-1981). He studied at the University of Jos (1990-1991), obtaining a diploma in Public Administration. He returned to the University of Jos (1993-1994) to obtain an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration. He has held position as President, Nigeria Red Cross Society, President/Founder, Rochas Foundation Inc, President, Rochas Group of Companies Limited, Pro Chancellor, African Business School among others. Okorocha left the PDP for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on whose platform he contested the 2011 governorship election. He defeated the then incumbent Governor Ikedia Ohakim to emerge winner. His pragmatic leadership style and huge investment in infrastructure and education has endeared his administration to the people of Imo State. In 2013, his colleague governors in the APC elected him as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum. He is married with children.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 01:26:24 +0000
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