By Amaechi Agbo

Born over five decades ago, Nzeduru Christopher Irochemma, a man of the people who hails from South Eastern region of Nigeria and a multi-linguist with several educational background from within and outside the shores of the country, has demonstrated his leadership capabilities in various Socio-political cum religious environments for the edification of humanity.

Nzeduru had his primary education at Murtala Muhammed Primary School Yauri, Kebbi State and in 1992 he obtained his SSCE (Senior School Certificate) from Government Secondary School, Birnin Yauri also in Kebbi State. At the secondary school level, his God-giving leadership acumen got the needed touch and molding as he held various positions and took active part in school activities including sporting, and cultural events.

He studied at ESGT University, the Republic of Benin graduating with B.Sc and MSc in Business Administration.

He has also completed his Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) defense in Business Administration at IIC University of Technology, Cambodia.

Again, Nzeduru has various certifications as well as membership of various professional bodies such as, Fellow – Chartered Association of Business Administrators (CABA) Canada; Fellow – Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML) USA; Fellow – Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG) USA; Fellow -American Institute of Education and Training (AIET).

At the University, he combined his educational curriculum with student union activities. He showcased his innate leadership prowess in various students activities ranging from his department, faculty and the entire institution.

Upon graduation with excellent grades, Nzeduru did not dilly-dally in his motive to impact and effect his society positively. He has thus created a niche for himself in marshalling out conceptual paradigms in managing human society.

Nzeduru, is a proactive management consultant with over 15 years experience. He has contributed in no small way to the socio-economic development of his country, Nigeria through some of his following concepts and programmes: Conceptualization, Designing and Development of International Fire and Emergency Management Conference (IFEM); International Agriculture Summit (INTAS); International Work-Place and Environmental Emergencies, Prevention and Response Preparedness Conference (IWOPEP) as well as Nigeria International Shipping Conference & Exhibition (NISCONE). Several Nigeria governmental agencies and private organizations are currently running the concepts in sustaining their work policies.

In 2015, he ventured into politics where he contested to represent the good people of his state constituency, in the Imo state House of Assembly under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Although his first political attempt was unsuccessful, Mr Nzeduru said it was a learning start

“In trying to make my sincere contributions to socio-economic development in Nigeria, I got involved in politics in 2015 general election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

“I aspired to represent the good people of Ihittte-Uboma State constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly

“Although, I didn’t win but my participation and the experience I gained, has again changed my perception about life and further equipped me for greater leadership roles in life amongst other benefits,” he said.

Religiously, Mr Nzeduru is a Christian who practices Catholicism and have played various pragmatic roles in the church including holding the position of the President, Catholic Lectors Association of Nigeria, CLAN Abuja Archdiocese with recorded achievements and sustained programmes for the edification of the church.

Nzeduru Christopher Irochemma is happily married according to the teachings of the Catholic Church to Jecinta Nneka Chrisnzeduru and they are blessed with three children; a boy and two beautiful girls.