Jones Onyereri is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. He represented the Isu/Njaba/Nkwerre/Nwangele Federal Constituency of Imo State under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He was also the Chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Currency in the 7th and 8th Assembly. He is currently the running mate of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the PDP governorship candidate for the November 11, 2023 Imo State gubernatorial election.
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Full name: Chukwudi Jones Victor Onyereri
Date of birth: 15th July, 1967
Age: 58 years (2023)
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital status: Married
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Occupation: Politician
Political party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
Net worth:
Biography and Early Life
Jones Onyereri was born on July 15th, 1967 in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. He is from a royal family, as his father, Eze Onyereri, was the traditional ruler of Nkwerre. He attended College of the Immaculate Conception, Enugu and graduated in 1983 with a General Certificate of Education (GCE). He proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology in 1989. In 1998 he obtained a Post-graduate Diploma (PGD) in Marketing from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus in 2001.
Political Career
Jones Onyereri started his political career in 2011, when he contested for the House of Representatives seat for Isu/Njaba/Nkwerre/Nwangele Federal Constituency. He won the election under the PDP and became a member of the National Assembly. He was re-elected in 2015 and served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Currency in both the 7th and 8th Assembly. He was also a member of other House Committees such as FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Electoral Matters and Political Party Matters, and Appropriations. His legislative interest was to ensure law making for good governance.
In 2019, he contested for the Imo West Senatorial District seat but lost to Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State³. However, he challenged the result of the election at the tribunal and the Court of Appeal, which both declared him the winner and nullified Okorocha’s victory. However, the Supreme Court reversed the lower courts’ decisions and upheld Okorocha’s election in 2020. Jones Onyereri has filed a motion for a judicial review of the Supreme Court’s judgment, seeking to restore his candidature and mandate for the 2023 elections.
In 2023, he was chosen by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the PDP governorship candidate for Imo State, as his running mate. The duo have been campaigning across the state, promising to make Imo safe again and to deliver good governance, security, and development to the people. They have also received the support of many defectors from other political parties, who have joined the PDP to back their candidature.
Personal Life
Jones Onyereri is happily married and has children. He is a devout Christian and a Knight of St. Paul (KSP) in the Catholic Church. He is also a philanthropist and a community leader who has contributed to the development of his constituency and state. He has received several awards and recognitions for his achievements and service to humanity, such as:
- Ambassador of Goodwill to the state of Arkansas, USA by Bill Clinton
- Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Administration
- Best Legislator Imo from 1999- 2015
- Best legislator- Disciples of Democracy
- Outstanding Merit Award from Rotary International Club of Enugu¹
Net Worth
Jones Onyereri’s net worth is not publicly available, but he is estimated to be one of the richest politicians in Imo State and Nigeria. He has various sources of income from his businesses and investments, as well as his political career. He owns several properties and assets in Nigeria and abroad.