Meet Frank Nnaemeka Nweke Jr, who is popularly known as Frank Nweke JR. He is a Nigerian who is involved in politics, business, education, and social innovation.
He has served as a Federal Minister in Nigeria twice and was the Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Let’s read his full biography and net worth below.
Frank Nweke Biography
Frank Nweke JR was born on September 18, 1965, ((franknwekeii.com)) and he studied at the J.F Kennedy School of Government, University of Maiduguri, and Federal University of Technology, Yola. He is a member of the All-Progressives Grand Alliance political party.
In 2015, Nweke ran for the senatorial seat for Enugu East under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He later left the People’s Democratic Party and joined the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
In April 2022, he said that he wanted to run for the APGA’s nomination for Governor of Enugu in the 2023 election.
Who Is Frank Nweke JR
Frank Nweke JR is a Nigerian politician who held several government positions from 2004 to 2007. He served as the Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group from 2009 to 2014.
He was Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Special Duties and Youth Development, then Minister of Information and National Orientation, and later Minister of Information and Communications.
Political Party
He is a member of the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and is running for the position of Governor of Enugu in the 2023 Nigerian General Election after being selected as the party candidate in May 2022.
Nweke is a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Lagos Business School and has previously taught on Ethics and Values at the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Nigeria. He is also an alumnus of the Aspen Institute, Colorado.
Education Background
Frank Nweke JR spent his early years in Lagos and Maiduguri, Nigeria. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic school and Shehu Garbai primary school before completing his secondary school education at Federal Government College, Maiduguri.
He then earned a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Zoology from the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Maiduguri.
In 2007, Nweke attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he earned a second master’s degree in public administration and a certificate in Strategic Management.
He is also an alumnus of the Aspen Institute in Colorado. Nweke is currently the President of the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of Nigeria for the period of 2020 to 2022.
Career
Nweke’s first job was as the General Manager of FONA Nigeria Limited, which was based in Enugu and made office automation and industrial safety systems.
In 1999, Nweke was commissioned by the Enugu State government to provide counsel on economic development and public sector reforms. He also led public-private investment projects with development partners.
Chief of Staff to Enugu State Governor
From 2001 to 2003, Nweke was the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Enugu State. He managed the Governor’s office and coordinated government activities.
Obasanjo Cabinet
In 2003, Nweke was appointed Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties. He led policy reforms in the information and telecommunications sector.
He later became Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Special Duties, and Youth Development, Minister of Information and National Orientation, and finally, Minister of Information and Communication.
Civic Career
Nweke was appointed Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and successfully hosted Nigeria’s first World Economic Forum for Africa.
He co-founded NzukoLabs and chairs the Advisory Board for Malaria, Child, Maternal Mortality Eradication in Nigeria.
Entrepreneurship
Nweke is an entrepreneur and investor with interests in media, construction, and technology-based ventures. He established Stellar Constellation Group, a diversified holding company, and co-founded ONTV.
He also co-led the establishment of a methanol and gas processing plant in Nigeria – Brass Petrochemical and Fertilizer Company Ltd, with the capacity to provide 15,000 jobs upon commencement of construction in Q4 2022.
Tribe | Language
One of Nweke’s unique qualities is that he can speak three major Nigerian languages fluently – Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa.
Age | Date of Birth
Frank Nweke JR was born on September 18, 1965. ((bornglorious.com)) As of March 22, 2023, he is 57 years old.
State of Origin | Tribe
Frank Nweke JR was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He hails from Nkanu West LGA, Enugu State ((naijabionet.com)).
Parents | Father | Mother
Frank Nweke JR’s parents’ professions and names are unknown, but he was born into the family of late Chief Frank Nweke JR, Okeifufe Napkparu Ujo Nku I, of Ishi Ozalla, Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State.
Children | Wife | Family
We currently do not have any information about his marital status or marital life, but we promise to update this page as soon as we get any details about him.
Net Worth
As of January 9, 2023, Frank Nweke JR’s net worth is $5 Million. ((allfamousbirthday.com)) You can as well read the Wikipedia biodata of Hansel Marantan, thank you for reading the full biography and net worth of Frank Nweke JR. Follow us on social media (@whoiswriterblog) for social entertainment.
