WACHUKWU, Hon. Herbert. M. J.

and served in various capacities. For a brief period, he worked with J. Allen and Co. (Nigeria) Limited. Later, he joined the SCOA Motors Nigeria Limited. In this organisation, Mr. Wachukwu actually proved his mettle, a quality which enabled him to rise through the rank and file to the post of Sales Manager in 1976. He served his company with devotion and dedication to duty until he resigned to begin a new career in politics. His inborn interest in politics culminated in his chairmanship of the Ukwa Local Govern ment Council of Imo State, a post he devotedly held until 1979 when he resigned for active politics. Hon. Wachukwu has Ukwa Constituency as his political base and was successfully elected in to the House of Representatives on the ticket of the Nigerian Peoples Party Married to Ekenma, with eight children, Mr. Wachukwu has travelled to other parts of the world especially the U.S.A. Hon. H. M. J. Wachukwu enjoys playing Billiard and table tennis for the recreation of body and soul.