Uzoma Emenike
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Uzoma Emenike | |
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| Nigerian Ambassador to United States | |
| Assumed office January 2021 | |
| Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office 2017 – January 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abia State, Nigeria |
Uzoma Ikechi Emenike // ⓘ(born in Abia State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian politician, writer and diplomat.[1] She serves as the current Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America since appointment and official designation in 2021.[2] She is the first female Nigerian Ambassador to United States since a diplomatic relationship was established between both countries.[3]
Emenike attended University of Maiduguri where she studied sociology and anthropology then later graduated with a BSc in sociology and anthropology. Subsequently, she also attended University of Reading where she obtained a law degree in the UK. After her bachelor's degree she furthered her education and read international law and diplomacy at the University of Lagos where she graduated with a master's degree in the same field. She also obtained a master's degree in International Management from University of Reading.[4]
Emenike also has a doctorate degree from the University of Reading.[5]
Her secondary education was at Holy Rosary Secondary School Umuahia in Abia State (1981 to 1985). She retains strong links with not only the School but also the Old Girls Association (Holy Rosary Secondary School Old Girls Association - OGA Worldwide www.horosco.org) She takes a keen and active interest in the OGA's current Legacy Project Campaign to support quality education for girls.
