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'''Matthew Aigbuhenze Iduoriyekemwen''' (born 2 May 1966) is a Nigerian [[politician]], businessman and former commissioner representing Edo State in the [[Niger Delta Development Commission|NDDC]]. He was the member representing [[Ikpoba Okha]] LGA in the [[Edo State House of Assembly]] between 1999 and 2007. He is currently a member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)]]. |
'''Matthew Aigbuhenze Iduoriyekemwen''' (born 2 May 1966) is a Nigerian [[politician]], businessman and former commissioner representing Edo State in the [[Niger Delta Development Commission|NDDC]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2022-06-25 |title=Money not the ultimate decider in politics, people vote to change hapless situations – Iduoriyekemwen |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/money-not-the-ultimate-decider-in-politics-people-vote-to-change-hapless-situations-iduoriyekemwen/ |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> He was the member representing [[Ikpoba Okha]] LGA in the [[Edo State House of Assembly]] between 1999 and 2007. He is currently a member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=David |date=2022-07-28 |title=Sheath your sword, ex-Edo Assembly leader urges aggrieved PDP members |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/sheath-your-sword-ex-edo-assembly-leader-urges-aggrieved-pdp-members/ |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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== Early life and |
== Early life and education == |
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Matthew Iduoriyekemwen was born in [[Benin City|Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria]], |
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen was born in [[Benin City|Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria]], the first child of Pa Joseph Osayi Iduoriyekewmen (JP) and Mrs Josephine Otasowie Iduoriyekemwen of Amagba, Benin City.<ref name=":0" /> He attended Uwa and Ohuoba Primary Schoolsin Benin for his primary education and proceeded to Immaculate Conception College, Benin City, for his secondary education.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | Following his secondary education, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen proceeded to the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)]], where he studied Zoology and secured a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in the second class upper division with honours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=A Brief On Matthew Aigbuhuenze Iduoriyekemwen (Mai) JP |url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/189295/a-brief-on-matthew-aigbuhuenze-iduoriyekemwen-mai-jp.html |access-date=2022-12-04 |website=Nigerian Voice}}</ref> While at the University of Benin, he served as the President of the National Association of Zoology Students - Edo State Chapter and is credited with founding the taxidermic museum at the university.<ref name=":0" /> He served at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for his mandatory one-year National Youth Service program in [[Ibadan|Ibadan, Oyo State]].<ref name=":0" /> He later chose to return to education and obtained a [[Bachelor of Laws|Bachelor of Laws (LL. B (Hons))]] degree from [[Ambrose Alli University]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== Higher education === |
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Following his secondary education, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen proceeded to the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)]] where he studied |
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== Political |
== Political career == |
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=== Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) === |
=== Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) === |
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Iduoriyekemwen's political career began in the Edo State House of Assembly, where he represented Ikpoba Okha LGA from 1999 to 2007. He served as the [[Majority Leader]] in his first term and as the Chairman of the House Committee on State Security during his second term.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> |
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=== Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) === |
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=== Political Parties === |
=== Political Parties === |
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==== United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) ==== |
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==== People's Democratic Party (PDP) ==== |
==== People's Democratic Party (PDP) ==== |
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Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is a founding member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)]] in Edo State. He joined the party at inception in 1998, contested for the Edo State House of Assembly under the platform |
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is a founding member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)]] in Edo State. He joined the party at inception in 1998, contested for the Edo State House of Assembly under the party's platform, and subsequently became part of the first democratic government in Edo State in the [[Nigerian Fourth Republic|Fourth Republic]]. In 2012 and 2016, he contested for the governorship ticket of the PDP in Edo State.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Osagie Ize-Iyamu Wins Edo State PDP Governorship Primaries |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2016/06/20/osagie-ize-iyamu-wins-edo-state-pdp-governorship-primaries/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Channels Television |language=en}}</ref> In the 2016 contest, he also participated in the primary election organized by the [[Ali Modu Sheriff]] faction of the PDP, where he emerged as a winner.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-29 |title=Iduoriyekemwen wins pro-Sheriff Edo PDP guber primary |url=https://punchng.com/iduoriyekemwen-wins-pro-sheriff-edo-pdp-guber-primary/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> Modu Sheriff was later sacked as national chairman of the PDP at the supreme court, invalidating the actions of his factional working committee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okakwu |first=Evelyn |date=2017-07-12 |title=Why Supreme Court sacked Sheriff as PDP chairman |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/236682-supreme-court-sacked-sheriff-pdp-chairman.html |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2022, he won the ticket to contest to represent the [[Edo South Senatorial District]] at the [[Senate of Nigeria|Nigerian Senate]] under the platform of the PDP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Usman |first=Samson Atekojo |date=2022-05-23 |title=Edo PDP primaries: Senator Urhoghide knocked out |url=https://dailypost.ng/2022/05/23/edo-pdp-primaries-senator-urhoghide-knocked-out/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==== All Progressives Congress (APC) ==== |
==== All Progressives Congress (APC) ==== |
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Following the fallout from the crisis in PDP in 2017, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen joined the APC |
Following the fallout from the crisis in PDP in 2017, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen joined the APC with the serving House of Representatives member for Egor/Ikpoba-Okha at the time [[Agbonayinma Ehiozuwa]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=vanguard |date=2018-01-19 |title=Edo agog as APC receives PDP Reps member, ex-PDP Guber aspirant, followers |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/edo-agog-apc-receives-pdp-reps-member-ex-pdp-guber-aspirant-followers/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> In the APC, he served on several political assignments within and outside Edo State before resigning from the party together with [[Godwin Obaseki|Governor Godwin Obaseki]] in the build-up to the 2020 Edo governorship election when he returned to the PDP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amoye |first=Temisan |date=2020-06-19 |title=BREAKING: EDO 2020: Governor Obaseki formally joins PDP |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/breaking-edo-2020-governor-obaseki-formally-joins-pdp/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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=== Political assignments === |
=== Political assignments === |
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* Secretary, [[United Nigeria People's Party]] Oredo Local Government Area. 1997-1998 <ref name=":0" /> |
* Secretary, [[United Nigeria People's Party]] Oredo Local Government Area. 1997-1998 <ref name=":0" /> |
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* Edo State Co-ordinator, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua|Yar'Adua]]/[[Goodluck Jonathan|Jonathan]] campaign organisation. 2005 <ref name=":0" /> |
* Edo State Co-ordinator, [[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua|Yar'Adua]]/[[Goodluck Jonathan|Jonathan]] campaign organisation. 2005 <ref name=":0" /> |
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* Chairman, [[All Progressives Congress|All Progressives Congress (APC)]] primary election committee, Kaduna State. 2018 |
* Chairman, [[All Progressives Congress|All Progressives Congress (APC)]] primary election committee, Kaduna State. 2018<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kehinde |first=Opeyemi |date=2018-10-12 |title=How I rejected N10 million bribe – Kaduna APC Primary chair |url=https://dailytrust.com/how-i-rejected-n10-million-bribe-kaduna-apc-primary-chair/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Chairman, Edo [[All Progressives Congress|All Progressives Congress (APC)]] mobilisation committee, Edo State. 2020 |
* Chairman, Edo [[All Progressives Congress|All Progressives Congress (APC)]] mobilisation committee, Edo State. 2020<ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2020-01-04 |title=Edo APC chairman inaugurates membership mobilization committee |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/edo-apc-chairman-inaugurates-membership-mobilization-committee/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is married to Dr. Nosa Iduoriyekemwen a consultant |
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is married to Dr. (Mrs) Nosa Iduoriyekemwen, a consultant Paediatric Nephrologist with the [[University of Benin Teaching Hospital]] and an associate professor at [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|the University of Benin (Nigeria)]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nosakhare Joyce Iduoriyekemwen |url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XOohp2cAAAAJ&hl=en |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=scholar.google.com}}</ref> They have two children. He is an avid golfer and is currently the Captain of the UBTH Golf Club, Benin City.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UBTH Hosts General Jidda Retirement Golf Tourney on June 25 – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/18/ubth-hosts-general-jidda-retirement-golf-tourney-on-june-25/#:~:text=UBTH%20Captain,%20Matthew%20Iduoriyekemwen%20led,service%20in%20the%20Nigerian%20Army. |access-date=2022-12-04 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |
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Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is also an active supporter and practitioner of [[Martial arts|martial art]]<nowiki/>s. Specifically he is trained in [[taekwondo]], [[judo]] and [[wrestling]]. |
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Matthew Iduoriyekemwen
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| Federal commissioner representing Edo State at the NDDC | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Member representing Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2007 | |
| Majority Leader, Edo State House Of Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
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| Born | (1966-05-02) 2 May 1966 (age 58) Edo State, Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
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Matthew Aigbuhenze Iduoriyekemwen (born 2 May 1966) is a Nigerian politician, businessman and former commissioner representing Edo State in the NDDC.[1] He was the member representing Ikpoba Okha LGA in the Edo State House of Assembly between 1999 and 2007. He is currently a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[2]
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, the first child of Pa Joseph Osayi Iduoriyekewmen (JP) and Mrs Josephine Otasowie Iduoriyekemwen of Amagba, Benin City.[3] He attended Uwa and Ohuoba Primary Schools in Benin for his primary education and proceeded to Immaculate Conception College, Benin City, for his secondary education.[3]
Following his secondary education, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen proceeded to the University of Benin (Nigeria), where he studied Zoology and secured a Bachelor of Science degree in the second class upper division with honours.[3] While at the University of Benin, he served as the President of the National Association of Zoology Students - Edo State Chapter and is credited with founding the taxidermic museum at the university.[3] He served at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for his mandatory one-year National Youth Service program in Ibadan, Oyo State.[3] He later chose to return to education and obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B (Hons)) degree from Ambrose Alli University.[3]
Iduoriyekemwen's political career began in the Edo State House of Assembly, where he represented Ikpoba Okha LGA from 1999 to 2007. He served as the Majority Leader in his first term and as the Chairman of the House Committee on State Security during his second term.[2][3]
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) in Edo State. He joined the party at inception in 1998, contested for the Edo State House of Assembly under the party's platform, and subsequently became part of the first democratic government in Edo State in the Fourth Republic. In 2012 and 2016, he contested for the governorship ticket of the PDP in Edo State.[4] In the 2016 contest, he also participated in the primary election organized by the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the PDP, where he emerged as a winner.[5] Modu Sheriff was later sacked as national chairman of the PDP at the supreme court, invalidating the actions of his factional working committee.[6] In 2022, he won the ticket to contest to represent the Edo South Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate under the platform of the PDP.[7]
Following the fallout from the crisis in PDP in 2017, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen joined the APC with the serving House of Representatives member for Egor/Ikpoba-Okha at the time Agbonayinma Ehiozuwa.[8] In the APC, he served on several political assignments within and outside Edo State before resigning from the party together with Governor Godwin Obaseki in the build-up to the 2020 Edo governorship election when he returned to the PDP.[9]
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen is married to Dr. (Mrs) Nosa Iduoriyekemwen, a consultant Paediatric Nephrologist with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and an associate professor at the University of Benin (Nigeria).[12] They have two children. He is an avid golfer and is currently the Captain of the UBTH Golf Club, Benin City.[13]
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