By Chidi Emenike | Nairametrics

Another Nigerian-American, Nnamdi Chukwuocha, has emerged as the winner of a seat in the Delaware State House of Representatives, under the Democratic Party in the 2020 US General elections. He joined the list of other Nigerian-Americans like Oye Owolewa and Esther Ajayi who have so far recorded success in the US 2020 General Elections.

Mr. Nnamdi Chukwuocha is no first-timer, as he had been a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 1 under the democratic party since January 8, 2019. His current term ends on November 8, 2022.

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Chukwuocha won his re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 1 outright in the general election on November 3, 2020, after the Democratic primary for this office, scheduled for September 15, 2020, was canceled.

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What they are saying

Commenting on the latest development, an elated Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed the story through her verified Twitter handle, She said: “Another Nigerian American Winner. Delaware State Assembly. Hearty congrats to Nnamdi Chukwuocha.”

What you should know

• Nnamdi Chukwuocha received a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in social work from Delaware State University.
• He is also a United States Army veteran, and has over 30 years of experience as a social worker.
• Chukwuocha was elected to represent District 1 in the Delaware House of Representatives in 2018, but assumed office in 2019.
• In the 2019 session he was a member of the Corrections Committee, the Education Committee, the Health & Human Development Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

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