Placid Njoku

Placid Njoku (born 10 February 1947) is a Nigerian professor and politician who served as the deputy governor of Imo State from 2020 to 2024.^[1] He assumed office alongside his running mate Hope Uzodimma (the governor) by the verdict of the Supreme Court annulling the election of incumbent Emeka Ihedioha.^[2][3] Njoku earlier served as the first Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia State.^[4]

Placid Njoku
Deputy Governor of Imo State
In office 15 January 2020 – 15 January 2024
Governor	Hope Uzodinma
Preceded by	Gerald Iroha
Succeeded by	Chinyere Ekomaru
Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
In office 1993–1999
Personal details
Born	(1947-02-10) 10 February 1947 (age 78)
Political party	All Progressives Congress
Education	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Occupation	Politician professor academic

First years

He is a native of Ikeduru LGA in Owerri, Imo State.^[5] Njoku went and graduated from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State and he later worked in the institution and emerged as the first Vice Chancellor of the University. He gained prominence from there.^[6]

Politics

Placid Njoku was chosen as a running-mate by Hope Uzodimma amongst four other candidates in the Imo State APC.^[5]