PROFILE OF DR. JERRY SONNY UGOKWE

"…I am committed to making a meaningful contribution to building a Nigeria that will provide a better future for the present and future generations, through sacrifice and dedication to service.

…Nigerians can no longer afford to abandon the destiny of our great nation to people who have no genuine desire to serve."

These are the words of this great man, Dr. Jerry Sonny Ugokwe. A man of principal and purpose, committed to service to his people and the nation in general.

Born in Jos (Northern Nigeria) on the 14^th day of April 1957. He had his University education at the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka and his Masters Degree in Construction Management at the University of Lagos before proceeding to the United States of America where had had his M.B.A. and PH.D.

Service to the people is not a new thing to him for he was while in school, the Secretary General, Students Union, University of Nigeria, Financial Secretary, National Union of Anambra State Students, Chairman, Students Wing, Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP). While in the United States of America: President African Foundations USA, Dallas, Texas, President, Organisation of Nigerian Nationals (ONN), USA.

He is a member of many professional bodies and have received many awards for his contribution and service to his community among which are; African Foundation, USA, Community Leader of the Year Award, Atlantic Leadership Award, Legislator of the year 1999 and many others.

In keeping with his promise to serve, he has sponsored or co-sponsored many bills and has moved many motions among which are:

• A bill for a law granting status to a citizen of Nigeria in a State other original state of origin.

• A bill for a law making it mandatory to try and punish any one who takes over government by use of force irrespective of how long it takes to return to democracy.

• A bill for establishment of a second Law School in the former premises of the Nigerian Law School in Lagos.

• A bill for a Law Authorizing the President to sign pacts with foreign Nations to invite foreign intervention in the event of any military coup.

• A bill for a law creating a Social Security Identification System for every Nigerian.

• A bill for a law prohibiting membership of a cult or gang in all Nigerian schools.

• A motion for emergency attention on the menace of erosion and flood disaster in some parts of the country

• A motion on the recall of Suspended/Rusticated Student Union Leaders of  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife in the interest of Peace, Justice and Democracy.

• A motion for the removal of the statute of a soldier in the center of the Three Arms Zone, Abuja.

• A motion for Nigerian Government to make a formal retrieval request of all stolen money in foreign countries.

Dr. Jerry Sonny Ugokwe has been a man of his word and as we march on in the sands of democracy, we know that at the end of it all, his footsteps will remain in the sands of time for all to see and emulate.

His marriage is blessed with three children.