Chuka Odom

Nigerian lawyer and politician

Julius Chuka Odom

Chuka Odom portrait

Special Adviser, Special Duties to the Governor of Abia State
In office
1999–2001
Deputy Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor
In office
2001–2003
Commissioner for Special Duties, Abia State
In office
2003–2007
Preceded by| Elizabeth Uhuegbu
Minister of State, for Environment, Housing and Urban Development
In office
2007–2009
Preceded by| Rahman Mimiko
Succeeded by| Grace Ekpiwhre
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory
In office
2009–2010
Preceded by| Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe
Succeeded by| Navy Capt. Omoniyi Caleb O.
Personal details
Born|  (1960-10-19) 19 October 1960 (age 64)
Abia State, Nigeria
Spouse| Lady Adaku Celine Odom
Children| 8
Residence(s)| Imo State, Abuja
Alma mater| St. Michael’s Primary School, Umuahia, Abia State.
Immaculate Conception Seminary Ahia-Eke, Umuahia.
Imo State University.
Occupation| Politician; Lawyer

Chuka Odom (born October 19, 1960) is a Nigerian lawyer and 2015 People's Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Governor of Imo State. He was Commissioner for Special Duties between 2003 - 2007, in Abia State, Federal Minister of State for Environment, Housing and Urban Development from December 2007 to May 2009 and then Minister of state for FCT (Federal Capital Territory, Abuja), a post he held until October 2010.

## Childhood and Education

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Odom was born in Ikeduru in Imo state on 19 October 1960[1] to the family of Sir Tobias Odom and Lady Irene Odom (née Onyerindu).[2] He started his educational journey at St. Michael's Primary School, Umuahia, Abia State between 1971 and 1974. He also attended Immaculate Conception Seminary Ahia-Eke, Umuahia in 1974 and obtained his A’Level Certificate in 1980. Thereafter, he proceeded to Imo State University to study Law. He earned a Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons) in 1981 and attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1986.[3]

## Career and Politics

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Odom started his career as Counsel-in-chamber at Tagbo Nwogu & Co Legal practitioners, Aba, Abia State between 1988 and 1990 and later Established Chuka Odom & Co, Legal Practitioners in 1990.

Odom ventured into politics in 1999 when he served as a campaign strategist for Orji Uzor Kalu's 1999 gubernatorial campaign and was appointed as Special Adviser, Special Duties to the former governor between 1999 and 2001.[4] He later rose to become the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Commissioner for Special Duties, Abia State and between May 2007 to September 2007 he was made the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Urban Planning Imo State Government.[5]

He became Honourable Minister of State for Environment, Housing and Urban Development of the Federal republic of Nigeria in 2007 - 2009[6][7] and later became the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory between 2009 and 2010.[8][9][10] He vied unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives seat for Ikeduru Federal Constituency, Imo State in 2011.[11]

In the 2015 general election, he declared his interest to run for the Governor of Imo state[12][13][14] with an inclusive government[15][16] if elected but lost the party nomination ticket to Emeka Ihedioha who later lost out to Rochas Okorocha of the All Progressive Congress at the 2015 gubernatorial election. After the 2019 general election in Imo state with the emergence of Emeka Ihedioha as the state governor, he was announced as a member of the transition committee.[17][18][19][20][21]

## Personal life

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Odom married Lady Adaku Celine Odom, (née Nwakibu) the Managing Director of The Lifestyle Group in 1990 and together they have 8 children.[2][22]

## References

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1. ^ Udo, Mary (17 January 2017). "ODOM, Chief Chuka Julius". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
2. ^ a b Admin. "Nigeria: Adaku Chuka-Odom Hits Golden Age". All Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
3. ^ "Ex-minister picks governorship form". The Nation Newspaper. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
4. ^ "ANALYSIS: The battle for governorship of Abia, God's own state, is between five "fingers"". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
5. ^ Alred, Lanre. "Nigeria: 'I Ran Away From the Seminary' - Hon. Chuka Odom". All Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
6. ^ Baffour, Katherine (25 March 2013). "Imo Deputy Governor's Impeachment: A Hollow Ritual Or Set Up? – Chuka Odom". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
7. ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (24 April 2017). "Buhari punishing Ndigbo over 2015 election – Ex-Minister, Odom". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
8. ^ "WHY IGBO FEEL MARGINALISED –Ex-Minister Odom". The Sun Nigeria. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
9. ^ "Awa Kalu, SAN a cherished diamond at 60". Vanguard News. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
10. ^ "Govs Forum, ex-minister clash over Abuja building". The Sun Nigeria. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
11. ^ "Jonathan 2015: seek amendment to constitution – Odom". Independent Television/Radio. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
12. ^ "Odom joins Imo guber race". www.imostateonline.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
13. ^ "2015: 22 for governor in Imo PDP". The Nation Newspaper. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
14. ^ "Understanding the Guber Imbroglio in Imo State". P.M. News. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
15. ^ Uzoma, Johnkennedy; Owerri (18 October 2014). "I will run an inclusive government in Imo – Odom". Daily Trust. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
16. ^ Nwachukwu, Emeka. "Nigeria: Chuka Odom and the Imo Gubernatorial Race". All Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
17. ^ "Okorocha, Ihedioha agree on hitch- free transition". guardian.ng. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
18. ^ Maduabuchi, Chidi (4 May 2019). "Governor Okorocha, Emeka Ihedioha agree on peaceful transition". TODAY. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
19. ^ Admin (2 April 2019). "Imo- Gov elect Emeka Ihedioha constitute transition committee". Trails Reporter. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
20. ^ Olayanju, Kabir. "Okorocha, Ihedioha agree on peaceful transition ahead of May 29". Latest Alert. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
21. ^ "Imo 2019: See FULL LIST of Ihedioha's transition committee". Daily Trust. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
22. ^ Admin. "ADAKU CHUKA-ODOM HITS GOLDEN AGE". Thisday. Retrieved 6 September 2019.

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* Mamman Kontagora
* Ibrahim Bunu
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The Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua, which was formed on 26 July 2007, is shown below. The list shows Federal Ministers but excludes Ministers of State, who assist the Federal Ministers. The cabinet was dissolved on 17 March 2010 by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, and a new cabinet sworn in on 6 April 2010.

| Vice President|

* Goodluck Jonathan May 2009

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Secretary|

* Baba Gana Kingibe (July 2007 – Sept 2008)
* Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Sept 2008

Agriculture & Water Resources|

* Abba Sayyadi Ruma (July 2007 – March 2010)

Aviation|

* Babatunde Omotoba (Dec 2008 – March 2010)

Commerce and Industry|

* Charles Ugwuh (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Achike Udenwa (December 2008 – March 2010)

Defence|

* Mahmud Yayale Ahmed (July 2007 – Sept 2008)
* Shettima Mustapha (Dec 2008 – July 2009)
* Godwin Abbe (July 2009 – March 2010)

Education|

* Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Sam Egwu (Dec 2008 – March 2010)

Environment|

* Halima Tayo Alao (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* John Odey (Dec 2008 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)
* Chuka Odom 2007 -2009 Minister for state

Federal Capital Territory|

* Aliyu Modibbo Umar (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Adamu Aliero (Dec 2008 – March 2010)
* Chuka Odom 2009 -2010 Minister for state

Finance|

* Shamsuddeen Usman (July 2007 – Jan 2009)
* Mansur Muhtar (Jan 2009 – March 2010)

Foreign Affairs|

* Ojo Maduekwe (July 2007 – March 2010)

Health|

* Adenike Grange (July 2007 – March 2008)
* Babatunde Osotimehin (December 2008 – March 2010)

Information and Communication|

* John Odey (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Dora Akunyili (December 2008 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)

Interior|

* Godwin Abbe (July 2007 – July 2009)
* Shettima Mustapha (July 2009 – March 2010)

Justice (Attorney General)|

* Michael Aondoakaa (July 2007 – February 2010) (Temporarily replaced by Adetokunbo Kayode)

Labour|

* Hassan Muhammed Lawal (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Adetokunbo Kayode (December 2008 – February 2010)

| Mines and Steel Development|

* Sarafa Tunji Ishola (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Diezani Alison-Madueke (December 2008 – March 2010)

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National Planning Commission|

* Mohammed Sanusi Daggash (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Shamsuddeen Usman (January 2009 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)

Niger Delta|

* Ufot Ekaette (December 2008 – March 2010)

Petroleum|

* Rilwanu Lukman (December 2008 – February 2010)

Police Affairs|

* Ibrahim Lame (December 2008 – March 2010)

Power|

* Rilwan Lanre Babalola (December 2008 – March 2010)

Science & Technology|

* Grace Ekpiwhre (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Alhassan Bako Zaku (December 2008 – February 2010)

Sports|

* Abdulrahman Gimba (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Sani Ndanusa (December 2008 – March 2010)

Transport|

* Diezani Alison-Madueke (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Ibrahim Bio (December 2008 – March 2010)

Tourism, Culture
and National Orientation|

* Adetokunbo Kayode (July 2007 – Dec 2008)
* Bello Jibrin Gada (December 2008 – March 2010)

Women Affairs|

* Saudatu Bungudu (July 2007 – Oct 2008)
* Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman (December 2008 – March 2010)

Works and Housing|

* Hassan Muhammed Lawal (December 2008 – March 2010)

Youth Development|

* Akinlabi Olasunkanmi (July 2007 – March 2010) (Reinstated April 2010)

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