Nwoko Chinedu Munir

Prince Chinedu Munir Nwoko, born on 21 December 1960 in the Idumuje Ugboko Kingdom of Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, is a Nigerian lawyer and philanthropist who has served as Senator for Delta North since his election in 2023.

He began his legal career in England and Wales after studying Law and History at the University of Keele and obtaining an LLM in maritime and commercial law from King’s College London. Called to the English bar, he later established his own firm, Ned Nwoko & Co Solicitors, which became one of the largest black law firms in England by 1995.

Returning to Nigeria in December 1998, Nwoko entered politics as a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. He played a key role in securing loan refunds for Nigerian states and local governments through legal challenges against multinational creditors, leading to billions being returned to public coffers.

Beyond his political and professional achievements, Nwoko has been active in philanthropy. His foundation supports youth empowerment, malaria eradication efforts—including an expedition to Antarctica to flag off a malaria project—and established Sports University Idumuje-Ugboko as the first specialized sports university in sub-Saharan Africa.

He was awarded honorary doctorates and recognized with multiple awards for leadership and humanitarian service, including the 2022 Social Impact Person of the Year award. His public life has also faced controversies, particularly regarding marital allegations and land claims, though he continues to emphasize his community contributions.