Profile
David Nweze Umahi (known popularly as Dave Umahi, born January 1, 1964) is a Nigerian politician who is serving as the current Governor of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Personal Life
David Nweze Umahi is a Christian married to her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Rachel Umahi and they have seven children.
Education
| School | Degree | Year |
| Umunaga Primary School in Uburu | 1971-1977 | |
| Ishiagu High School | 1978 | |
| Government Secondary School, Afikpo | 1979 | |
| Anambra State University of Science and Technology | Civil Engineering | 1982-1987 |
Work History
From 1990 to 1993, he became General Manager and Shareholder in NORMAN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION NIGERIA LIMITED, a company which he co-founded with the then MD of NAFCON Port-Harcourt, Dr. Ombo Isokarari. Chief Engr. Dave Umahi was also the Chairman and CEO of the following companies until March 2011, when he resigned his position and membership of all the companies due to his election into public office.
They include;
Chairman and CEO of Brass Engineering & Construction Nig. Ltd
Chairman and CEO of Fucus Investment Nig. Ltd
Chairman and CEO of Osborn La palm Royal Resort Ltd
Ebonyi State, Nigeria
January 1, 1964
Ebonyi State
All Progressives Congress(APC)
Christianity
Political History
Umahi entered public service in 2007 as the acting chairman of the Ebonyi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party. From 2009 to 2011, he served as state chairman of the party. During that term, he served a year on the governing board of the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba as its chairman.
In 2011, Umahi became deputy governor of Ebonyi State on a ticket with the-then Governor Martin Elechi. However, in 2014, Governor Elechi supported Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, as his successor, which Umahi stated violated an understanding that he would take that role. Umahi went ahead to defeat Chukwu in the primaries. The remainder of Elechi’s term was chaotic, with arson hitting the House of Assembly in February 2015 and motions taken to impeach him later that month over alleged unconstitutional gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds and anti-party activities. Umahi was elected to the role of Governor on 12 April 2015 in an election that has been challenged by the Labour Party, All Progressives Congress and All Progressives Grand Alliance on the basis of “widespread irregularities, killings, and wanton destruction of property”. In October 2015, the legitimacy of the election was upheld by the Governorship Election Tribunal.
On the 16th day of March, 2019, David Umahi was re-elected as Governor in the Ebonyi state governorship election. He polled 393,343 votes to defeat APC’s Sonny Ogbuoji who polled 81,703 votes.
On November 11, 2020 Governor Dave Umahi has declared his intention of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Leadership Style/Philosophy
Dave Umahi’s political philosophy is one based on philanthropy.
Awards & Honours
Project
Major Projects:
700-metre twin flyover bridges at Akanu Ibiam Roundabout, Offia Nwali Junction, the International market bypass and a pedestrian bridge at Ebonyi State University Permanent Site gate.
Criticism/Controversy
- Received backlash for allowing the establishment of Ruga settlements in the state.
