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Revision as of 07:45, 20 July 2016
Joan Onyemaechi (née Mrakpor; born 1966) is a Nigerian Christian evangelist and politician of Anioma heritage. She is a member of the People's Democratic Party and has since 2015 represented Aniocha North-Aniocha South-Oshimili North-Oshimili South in the House of Representatives. Prior to her election into national level politics, Onyemaechi served as a member of the Delta State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2015.[1][2]
Education
Onyemaechi began her early education at Ubulu Primary School and earned her First School Leaving Certificate in 1976.[1] She attended Itoshan Grammar School Benin City where she received her West African Senior School Certificate (1982). She then proceeded to the University of Jos, graduating with B.A. in English language in 1992.[2] She also obtained a Postgraduate diploma (PgD) from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism two years later. Between 2004 and 2005, Onyemaechi pursued additional studies at the Thames Valley University and Manchester Business School, both in the UK.[1]
Personal life
She is married to Peter Mrakpor, a lawyer and current Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice.
References
- ^ a b c "Fifth Assembly (June 2011-2015) Motions & Bills". Deltastateassembly.gov.ng. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Biography of Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor". Nigerian Biography. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
External links
- Profile at Nass.gov.ng