Iyorchia Ayu | |
|---|---|
 Ayu in 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bala Mande |
| National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 2021 on suspension since 24 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Prince Uche Secondus |
| 5th President of the Nigerian Senate | |
| In office 5 December 1992 – November 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Wayas (1983) |
| Succeeded by | Ameh Ebute |
| Federal Minister of Environment | |
| In office June 2005 – December 2005 | |
| President | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| Succeeded by | Helen Esuene |
| Federal Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office July 2003 – June 2005 | |
| President | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Shata |
| Succeeded by | Magaji Muhammed |
| Federal Minister of Industry | |
| In office June 1999 – 2001 | |
| President | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Akiga |
| Federal Minister of Education | |
| In office 1993–1998 | |
| Senator for Benue North-West | |
| In office 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993 | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Waku (1999) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 November 1952 Gboko, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Benue State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Jos |
Iyorchia Ayu (born 15 November 1952) is a Nigerian politician; he is the current chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee.[1] A former Nigerian senator, he served as the 5th president of the Nigerian Senate in the Nigerian Third Republic (1992–1993).[2]
He later served in various ministerial positions in the Cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007.[3]
- ^ "PDP concludes national convention as Ayu emerges chairman". The Punch. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "PDP's Men of Power". This Day. 10 November 2001. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
- ^ "The task before Ayu as consensus PDP chairman". Business Day. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.