ONELGA LGA Chairman, Hon. Prince Isaac Umejuru Bags DMOMA Awards Uncommon Commissioner Of The Year 2024
– Becoming a serious asset to Governor Fubaraβs administration.
Hon. Prince Isaac Umejuru (Chairman – Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Rivers State and immediate former commissioner of Physical and Urban Planning, Rivers State) won the DMOMA Awards Uncommon Commissioner of the Year for his significant impact in Rivers State when he was a Commissioner.
During his time as the commissioner, he championed the completion and commissioning of the Electronic Village Iriebe under Gov. Fubaraβs leadership.
The Electrical Village serves as a major hub for the electrical and electronics trade, fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship. This will create numerous job opportunities, reduce unemployment, and stimulate the local economy by attracting substantial investments.
The facility will provide a centralized, organized marketplace for businesses, improving operational efficiency and industry collaboration. This development will facilitate better access to high-quality electrical and electronic products and services, promoting overall community growth and enhancing the stateβs competitive edge.
Below is his brief profile:
Prince Isaac Umejuru is a Detailed Liaison Officer with 20+ Years of Professional Experience in Business, Coordination, Public Service, Entrepreneurship, and Security.
Born on January 1st, 1976, to the family of Chief and Mrs. Isaac Akuchukwu Umejuru, who hails from Idu-Obosuikwu, Usomini, in Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. A dedicated family man, married to Acp Joy Isaac Umejuru, and a proud father of four sons.
Prince Isaac Umejuru attended the following schools:
1. First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) – Pabod Model Primary School, Port Harcourt – June 1985
2. High School Diploma – Enitonna High School, Borikiri, Port Harcourt
3. Basic in Petroleum Engineering – University of Port Harcourt – 1993-1994
4. Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering – University of Port Harcourt – February 1994-June 1999
5. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) – NAOC – November 2000-November 2001
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January 1997 -June 1998, Trainee engineer, Elf Petroleum Limited Port Harcourt. Nigeria.
December 2001 -December 2002, Production Engineer, NAOC, Ogboinniri, Bayelsa state, Nigeria.
June 2004- February 2005, Coil tubing/Nitrogen Engineer, Halliburton Energy Services, Angola/Nigeria.
March2005-December2006, Associate Technical Professional pipeline process, Halliburton energy services, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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2005-2006, introduction to pipeline and process techniques, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
2004-Helicpter underwater escape training. Angola.
2003- Drill quest Halliburton well planning software. Houston, Texas.
2003-Plaint Drilling reporting software. Houston, Texas.
2002-Fire prevention and control, Halliburton, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
And many more international certifications.
Afterward, Prince Isaac Umejuru engaged in private personal business, as a full-time entrepreneur.
These educational experiences have equipped Prince Isaac Umejuru with the knowledge and skills necessary for his successful career in public service and entrepreneurship.
Prince Isaac Umejuru’s illustrious political career includes being appointed as the Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairman of Of Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni Local Government Area in June 2015 by the former Governor, H.E. Nyesom Wike.
From 2018 to 2023, Prince Isaac was again appointed as liaison officer of his Local Government area by the Rivers State Government.
His exemplary service led to his appointment to the State Executive Council as a Commissioner by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, H.E. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, he served as the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, where he continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to public service.
On the 5th of October 2024, Honourable Prince Isaac Umejuru emerged winner of the Local Government election in the state as the Executive Chairman of the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local government area.
Just One Month Plus in office, Hon Prince Isaac Umejuru has set a remarkable pace in governance and leadership, such as the Payment of bursaries to 2000 Undergraduates from the LGA, enrollment of over 3000 indigenes for Skill and applied training, and a more detailed economic blueprint.
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