Meet the Newly Appointed Mayor of Umuahia North LGA: Hon. High-Chief Victor Ikeji
High Chief Victor C. Ikeji is a native of Umuagbom, Umukabia, Ohuhu in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State. He is a distinguished graduate of Political Science with first class honors from University of Lagos (Best graduating student Political Science) and a Masters Degree holder in Political Science with distinction from the University of Ibadan (Best graduate student Political Science). He also holds an Executive Diploma in English from University of Lagos and a certification in Export Management Promotion from The Lagos Business School. He has attended several conferences both home and abroad, including seminars and has authored several articles. He also appears on various National Television programs, where he features as a political and public affairs analyst. He is currently at the final stage of his Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Political Science from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Chief Ikeji is a International relations/development scholar and a business man whose interest cuts across several sectors of the economy such as Real Estate, Solid Minerals, and Mining, Finance and Sports Management. He chairs the board of several companies which includes but not limited to; Blue Anchorage Ltd, Sound Anchorage Ltd, Central Mineral Development Company, Vikej Investments Ltd, Villach Promotions Ltd, amongst others.
As a social scientist, his endeavors are motivated by the desideratum to add value to humanity through effective organization of the society. With over two decades of professional experience in business and strategic development, Ikeji has the canny ability to put the right strategy at work, taking key decisions that are aimed at achieving final sustainable goals, exceeding expectations through professionalism, responsiveness and integrity. He has the mastery to pick, prepare and apply human and material resources in the most effective and efficient ways.
Through his verse experience in resource management, he has been able to lead several organizations by harnessing a good team spirit with the passion to succeed. A resolute and diligent self-starter, continuous learner and fervent networker. He is a distinguished scholar and an expert in political and public affairs analyses. He is very akin to human development, charity and philanthropy.
Chief Ikeji speaks Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo fluently and belongs to several sociocultural associations, amongst which are but not limited to the following: Rotary Club International (Paul Harris Fellow), Elite Brothers Club of Lagos, Fortune Family of Friends Club, Nigerian Political Science Association, Unilag Alumni Association, University Of Ibadan Alumni Association, Umuahia Premier Club, Ohuhu Welfare Union, Umukabia Progressive Union and the Labour Political Party, where he was appointed as the Director of Protocol in the campaign council of Governor Alex Otti. He was recently appointed the TC Chairman/Mayor, Umuahia LGA, Abia State.