Mao Ohuabunwa

Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa // ^ⓘ (born 24 May 1957) is a Nigerian politician, businessman and a former Senator who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly having served in the 4th and 5th National Assembly as Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia constituency of Abia State under the Peoples Democratic Party between 1999 and 2007.Truly, he has been able to make a mark on the political landscape of his constituency in particular and in Nigeria. Pitching his camp with the UNCP in 1997, he contested for and was elected as a member of the House of Representatives in 1998, but the electoral process was truncated. However, his passion for public service made him to contest for the same position as a member of the PDP in 1999 which he also won. Responsive and dedicated, he became the Deputy House Leader of the lower chamber and he was also elected as the leader of the South East caucus in the National Assembly. During his stay in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007, the dynamic lawmaker who was one of the strong voices in the parliament sponsored many bills which were passed into laws. Respected by his peers for his sincerity and commitment to nation- building, he was nominated into the ECOWAS Parliament where he served as the Chairman for Foreign Affairs Defence and Security of the Sub regional parliament from 2001 to 2003 and was the later Treasurer of the ECOWAS Parliament from 2004 to 2007 and was also Chairman of NEPAD from 2015 to 2019.

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