Gilbert Emeka Nnaji (born 18 July 1966 in Umunike, Enugu East, Nigeria) is Nigerian politician.[1] He is the senator representing Enugu East senatorial district in the Nigerian Senate.[2] He was a senator of the 8th Senate of Nigeria.

He had his primary education at Community Primary School, Amoji, Nike. He then proceeded to Boys High School Awkunanaw where he did his secondary education. He then attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated with a B.Sc. in banking and finance.

Gilbert Nnaji began his career in politics when he became the chairman of the Enugu East Local Government from 1997 to 1998. He was again re-elected as chairman from 1999 to 2002.

Gilbert contested for the Federal House of Representatives and won in 2003. He was in the Federal house of representatives for two tenures. It is worthy to note that he was deputy house leader while at the Federal House of Representatives.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Court Dismisses Suit Against Nnamani's Election". Sahara Reporters. 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
  2. ↑ Mbawike, Nnamdi (2019-04-14). "The Changing Tide In Enugu Politics". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
  3. ↑ editor (2019-04-09). "Communication Minister Faults Senate Committee on 104 Abandoned Projects". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2019-04-14. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ "Enugu East: Nnaji loses senatorial seat to Nnamani". The Nation Nigeria. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2019-04-14.


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