Rt. Hon. Sir Somtochukwu Nkemakonam Udeze was born in Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria on the 6th day of October, 1972 into the family of Rev. Patrick and Mrs. Clara Udeze, both of blessed memory.
Rt. Hon. Udeze could be described as a focused and determined person who believes that with God and human efforts, quality life is obtainable. His love for mankind and progress of the people propelled him to always seek avenues to render service to God and humanity. Today, to the glory of God, he is a renowned politician, philanthropist, human resource manager, community leader, role model, motivator, benefactor, care giver and above all, a devout Christian.
He began his academic pursuit at UPE Mile 2 Oji-River Primary School, Oji-River where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) and later proceeded to the famous Denis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha and finished at Aguata High School, Ekwulobia, from where he got his West African School Certificate (WASC). He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Crop Production Technology from Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture, Yandev, Gboko, Benue State, a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Management and a Master`s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) both from University of Calabar. He served his fatherland in Jigawa State. He also has a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and a Master`s Degree in Agric Economics and Extension from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University where he is also pursuing his Doctorate degree. Speaker Udeze is a former member of the Governing Council of Tansian University, Umunya.
In politics, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze is outstanding in view of what his people have continued to gain from his political career. In 2015, the people of Ogbaru two constituency elected him to represent them in the State House of Assembly. Again, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze was re-elected in 2019 and in 2023 due, largely, to his legendary performance in public service to his people.
He has distinguished himself in quality representation to his Ogbaru two constituents including but not limited to sponsoring and supporting people-oriented bills and motions on the floor of the house, execution of people-centered constituency projects in communities of the constituency, empowerement of his constituents with education and sought-after skills, secured employments for many, and attracted government presence to the area. It is on record that Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze wrote his name in gold in the history of Legislature in Nigeria by being among those few lawmakers that sponsored Private Member Bills. He sponsored the Riverine Areas Development Commission Bill, 2020. The Bill seeks to address the challenges facing those who live in the riverine areas in the state especially his people of Ogbaru Local Government Area.
In community affairs, Rt. Hon. Udeze is not found wanting. He is a man of the people. He has contributed immensely to the development of his community Atani and indeed the entire Ogbaru Local Government Area at large. He is greatly loved by his people.
Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has an impressive religious background, being a son of an Anglican Priest (Nwa Ukochukwu). He is a knight of Saint Christopher (KSC). Despite this, he has continued to contribute immensely to the growth and development of churches of all denominations in his area. He is also a true family man, husband and father. He is married to Lady Chinyere and they are blessed with children.
Members of the eighth Anambra State House of Assembly must have given due consideration to these sterling qualities, remarkable achievements, noble character and leadership prowess of this third-term lawmaker to unanimously elect him as Speaker on June 12, 2023. There is no doubt that the Assembly under his watch will perform creditably with the full support of Ndi Anambra. Right Hon. Udeze promises to lead with the fear of God and to run an open door legislative administration.
Written by  EMMA MADU
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