Chioma AJUNWA,

Biographical record

Title

Mrs

Surname

AJUNWA,

First Name

Chioma

Gender

Female

Source of Publication

OSSDATA Style

Date of Birth

25 December 1970

Status

Alive

State of Origin

Imo

Place of Birth

Umuchukwu in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Number of Children (Male)

2

Number of Children ( Female)

1

Names of Children

joshua, caleb ,rose

Profession

Police Officer
Athlete
olympic gold medalist

Working Experience

Nigerian women's team
African Championships in 1989
All Africa Games in 1991
1996 Summer Olympic Games at Atlanta, United States,
Police Officer

Education Level

Secondary

Schools Attended with Dates

: Girls' Secondary School, Ihenworie, Ahiara Mbaise, Imo State

Present Appointment

Nigerian Police Force.

Previous Appointments

Career: Joined Nigeria Police Force 1991; Inspector, 1992; Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nigeria Police Force, 1996;

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

No

Awards and Honours

Member of the Order of Niger [MON] Award
Nigeria Golden Jubilee Independence Awards

International/Foreign Decorations

winner, Gold Medal, Long Jump, Mobil Atlantic, 1992; 1st African woman and Nigerian winner, Olympic Gold, Long Jump, Atlanta '96;

Outstanding Achievements

first athlete in her country to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,

Notable Quotes

"I was given the MON award, right, but without 'E-Y.' When I heard of what was given to my brothers in the Super Eagles for winning the Nations Cup, I was amazed because you can see the difference...I'm not envious of anybody but this is the time to express my feelings that I deserve more."

Official Address

Nigeria Police Force, Headquarters, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Meran police station in Lagos.