Meet the first Igbo Man appointed by President Tinubu
NAME: John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu
APPOINTMENT: Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment
STATE OF ORIGIN: Okigwe, Ihitte Uboma, Imo State.
He is the younger brother to the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu; APC, Imo North/Okigwe Senatorial zone, 2015 to 2019.
EDUCATION:
He is trained Accountant. He held a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from the Fletcher School at Tuff University, US. He is also a member of the American Institute of Chartered Public Accountants ( AICPA)
CAREER:
Before his appointment by Mr President, Ugochukwu Uwajumogu as:
Partner- Strategy and Transactions
EY- Parthenon. 2016 to Present (until his appointment) Nigeria.
(Energy and Infrastructure Market leader) West Africa.
Director Transaction Advisory Service
Grant Thornton LLP. 2012 to 2016
Houston Texas.
Director Deals & Consulting
PWC. 2009 to 2012
Manager- Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst and Young. 2003 to 2009
Houston Texas.
Staff Auditor
Arthur Andersen 2000 to 2002.
Ugochukwu Uwajumogu is an expert in energy and infrastructure. He has over 20 years of Advisory experience primarily in the energy industry. Key amongst his skills cuts across Due diligence, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Business Valuation, Financial Modelling, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and Internal Audit.
He is married with Children.
