Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu
Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1966 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Politician, model |
Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu, also known as Lynda Chubaⓘ (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]
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
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, specialising in oil servicing.[5]
Political career[edit]
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 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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Profile,
- ^ Onishi, Norimitsu (2000-08-20). "Faltering Giant: A special report.; Against Tough Odds, Nigeria Bets on Reform". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ "NewsWatchngr - Explore news that is trending now". NewsWatchngr. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
- ^ a b "Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics | Dailytrust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Lynda and Miss Africa Archived 2002-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Apps - Access My Library - Gale". www.accessmylibrary.com. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ "Anambra election: Lynda Ikpeazu calls for probe into BVAS failure in Onitsha". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Ikpeazu's election brings equity, fairness to Abia —Orji - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2015-04-28. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ Nigerian Football is a Crying Shame[permanent dead link]
External links[edit]
- 1966 births
- Igbo beauty pageant contestants
- Living people
- Miss Universe 1987 contestants
- Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria winners
- 20th-century Nigerian women politicians
- Peoples Democratic Party members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria)
- 21st-century Nigerian women politicians
- 21st-century Nigerian politicians
- Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria contestants
- Beauty queen-politicians