Victor Umeh: The Estate Surveyor Turned Legislator

Born in Aguluzigbo, Anaocha LGA of Anambra State, Chief Victor Umeh has risen from estate surveyor and valuer to National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and now serves as Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District under the Labour Party (LP).

Who Is Victor Umeh

Victor Umeh is a Nigerian politician and estate surveyor-turned-legislator currently serving as the senator for Anambra Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party.

He is known for his scholarship programmes, constituency projects and has a record of legal battles over his mandate.

His Profile Summary 

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Victor Umeh’s Early Life and Education

Victor Umeh was born on 19 July 1962 in Ifite village, Aguluzigbo, in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, to Late Sir Innocent Ofojekwu Umeh (KSM) and Lady Elizabeth Umeh (LSM).

He began his primary education at St. Bridget’s Primary School, Aguluzigbo, then proceeded to Bubendorff Memorial Grammar School, Adazi-Nnukwu, graduating top of his class in 1980 with Division One. 

In the same year, he gained admission to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he read Estate Management, graduating in June 1984 with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Estate Management. After NYSC in 1985, he worked as a lecturer (Graduate Assistant) at the University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt. 

His professional qualifications include Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers, Associate member of the Rating & Valuation Association of Great Britain, and Senior Certified Valuer of the International Real Estate Institute, USA.

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His Career Before Politics

Before fully venturing into active politics, Umeh built a career as an estate surveyor and valuer. He became the Principal Consultant of V.C. Umeh & Co., a firm of estate surveyors and valuers. 

From 2001-2003, he served as Director at the Federal Government-owned Nigerian Film Corporation, Jos.

His professional grounding gave him a profile as someone adept with land matters, valuation and infrastructure themes.

Victor Umeh’s Political Career

His Entry into Politics

Umeh’s major entry into politics was via the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He became National Chairman of APGA in December 2004 and held that role (amid internal disputes) until about June 2015. Under his leadership, APGA strengthened its presence in the South East region. 

His Major Political Roles

• As APGA national chairman, Umeh played a key role in building the party and its electoral performance in Anambra and other states. 

• In 2018, he contested the senatorial seat for Anambra Central in a rerun and won.

• In the 2023 senatorial election held on 25 February 2023, he contested on the Labour Party ticket and defeated incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife (PDP) and others, polling 103,608 votes.

• His ticket as an LP candidate was upheld by the Court of Appeal in Awka in February 2023, quashing a suit by Ekwunife.

• In June 2023, he was inaugurated into the 10th Senate and has since held significant committee roles: Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora & NGOs and Vice Chairman of Housing & Urban Development, among others.

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His Achievements and Impact

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Victor Umeh’s Personal Life

Victor Umeh’s Net Worth and Assets

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