Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu

Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu, also known as Lynda Chubalisten^ⓘ (born 22 June 1966), is a Nigerian politician, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She gained popularity as the first ever Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 1986.^[1][2] She is the daughter of former Chief Justice and two-time NFA chairman Chuba Ikpeazu.^[3] She is also one of 11 female out of the 360 lawmakers at the chamber in Nigeria.^[4]

Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu
Personal details
Born	(1966-06-22) 22 June 1966 (age 58)
Nationality	Nigerian
Profession	Politician, model

Early life and education

Chuba-Ikpeazu was educated in Nigeria, England, and in America, where she modelled part-time. She holds a bachelor's degree in communication, a master's degree in business administration, and another bachelor's degree in law.

Pageants

In 1986, whilst on vacation, Chuba-Ikpeazu emerged winner of the first Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, thus starting the domination of Igbo women in the pageant. In 1987, she was the first Nigerian representative at Miss Universe since Edna Park in 1964, but her biggest pageantry achievement occurred when she was crowned Miss Africa the same year.

After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu became a businesswoman in Lagos State, Nigeria, specializing in oil servicing.^[5]

Political career

Chuba-Ikpeazu was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.^[1] In 2004, Chuba-Ikpeazu became the winner of the Nigerian National Assembly election, representing Onitsha North-South Federal Constituency, Anambra State, as a candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).^[6][7] Lynda is the Chair, House Committee on Maritime Safety and Education.^[4]

She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Anambra United.^[8][9] She was a Member in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.^[10]