Theodore Orji

Theodore Orji
Senator for Abia Central
In office
9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023
Preceded byNkechi Justina Nwaogu
Succeeded byDarlington Nwokocha
8th Governor of Abia State
In office
29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015
Deputy
Preceded byOrji Uzor Kalu
Succeeded byOkezie Ikpeazu
Personal details
Born
Theodore Ahamefule Orji

(1950-11-11) 11 November 1950 (age 73)[1]
Umuahia, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia State, Nigeria)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party (before 2006; 2010–present)
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Peoples Alliance (2006–2010)
SpouseMercy Odochi Orji
Children5, including Chinedum Orji
OccupationPolitician

Theodore Ahamefule Orji CON (born 11 November 1950)[2] is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Abia Central senatorial district from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as the governor of Abia State from 2007 to 2015.[3] He was formerly a career civil servant, and served as the chief of staff to Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu.[4]

  1. ^ "Theodore Orji, Sports Enthusiast and Advocate, Celebrates 72nd Birthday". Nigeria Sports News. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Theodore Orji: Growing up as the Only Child of My Mother Remains an Indelible Experience". This Day. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Tribune20110428 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Emeruwa, Chijindu (9 March 2021). "Abia bye election: Orji Kalu's brother, Mascot emerges APC candidate". Daily Post. Retrieved 11 June 2023.