Age, Biography and Wiki
Joy Emodi was born on 23 May, 1955 in Anambra State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician (born 1955). Discover Joy Emodi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
23 May 1955 |
| Birthday |
23 May |
| Birthplace |
Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 68 years old group.
Joy Emodi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Joy Emodi height not available right now. We will update Joy Emodi's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Joy Emodi's Husband?
Her husband is Lt Dr. Okey Emodi
| Family |
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| Husband |
Lt Dr. Okey Emodi |
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4 |
Joy Emodi Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joy Emodi worth at the age of 68 years old? Joy Emodi’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Joy Emodi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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politician |
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Timeline
Joy Emodi (born 23 May 1955) was elected Senator for the Anambra North constituency of Anambra State, Nigeria, taking office on 20 February 2005 after the election of Emmanuel Anosike was annulled.
Emodi was born on 23 May 1955 in Onitsha, Anambra State; and is of the Igbo extraction.
She attended the Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha and went on to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she earned a B.Sc.
in Geography Education (1979), and then an LLB. Law (1985).
Emodi was an Education Officer with the Anambra State Schools Board (1983–1986), then Executive Secretary, Anambra State Development Authority (1994–1995).
After further legal training at the Nigeria Law School, Lagos she became a professional lawyer in 1987.
She was elected to the 1994/1995 Constitutional Conference.
She was elected National Deputy Chairman (1994) and National Legal Adviser (1996) for the Congress for National Consensus (CNC) party during the administration of General Sani Abacha.
In 1995 she represented Nigeria at the Third African-American Summit in Senegal and at the World Women Conference in Beijing China.
In 1999, she was candidate for Anambra State governor on the All People's Party (APP) platform.
Emodi won the People's Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for the 12 April 2003 election for the Anambra North Senatorial zone, and was declared the winner on 16 April 2003.
A few days later, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reversed this decision, and declared Emmanuel Anosike as the winner.
INEC had earlier returned Anosike as the winner of Anambra East/West Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives.
After appeals, on 21 January 2004, the Election Petition Tribunal declared that Emodi had been duly elected, and after further appeals she took her seat in the Senate in February 2005.
She was appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, and a member of committees on Senate Services, Communications, Federal Capital Territory, Housing, Privatization, Sports and Women Affairs & Youth Development.
She was re-elected in 2007, but her second election was appealed by Alphonsus Obi Igbeke, the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) candidate.
After re-election in April 2007, Emodi was re-appointed the Chairman of Senate Committee on Education, and was appointed a member of the Committees on Solid Minerals, Establishment and Public Service, and Petroleum Resources (Down Stream Sector).
In a mid-term evaluation of Senators in May 2009, This Day Newspapers noted that she had sponsored the National Ethics Curriculum Administration (NIEPA); in which she sponsored and co-sponsored thirteen motions.
She was chair of the Education committee.
After protracted hearings, Igbeke was declared the winner on 25 March 2010.
Her second election was annulled and Igbeke declared the winner on 25 March 2010.
The Senate delayed, but was ordered to swear in Igbeke in May 2010.
Emodi ran for election in the April 2011 elections on the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform, winning 54,060 votes.
She was defeated by John Okechukwu Emeka of the PDP, who won 60,788 votes.
Joy Emodi is married to late Dr. Okey Emodi, and they both have four children including Ray Emodi, a Nollywood actor.
