Uche Chukwumerije
Nigerian politician (1939-2015)
Uche Chukwumerije (November 1939 – 19 April 2015) was a Nigerian politician for the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He represented the Abia North Senatorial District from 29 May 2003 until his death.
Chukwumerije was born in Abia State to a Christian family. One of his sons is Chika Chukwumerije (born 1983), a taekwondo artist and Olympic medalist.
Chukwumerije died from lung cancer on 19 April 2015 in Abuja. He was 75.[1]
References
change- ↑ "How Senator Uche Chukwumerije died — Family". premiumtimesng.com. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.