Age, Biography and Wiki
Theodore Orji was born on 11 November, 1950 in Umuahia, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician (born 1950). Discover Theodore Orji's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
11 November 1950 |
| Birthday |
11 November |
| Birthplace |
Umuahia, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Theodore Orji Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Theodore Orji height not available right now. We will update Theodore Orji's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Theodore Orji's Wife?
His wife is Mercy Odochi Orji
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mercy Odochi Orji |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5 |
Theodore Orji Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Theodore Orji worth at the age of 73 years old? Theodore Orji’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Theodore Orji'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Theodore Orji Social Network
Timeline
Theodore Ahamefule Orji (born 11 November 1950) is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Abia Central senatorial district from 2015 to 2023.
After completing the National Youth Service Corps Scheme, he began working as an Administrative Officer in the old Imo State Civil Service Commission in 1979.
When Abia State was created in 1991, Orji returned to Umuahia, where he served in several administrative positions, including the Government House, Umuahia, Bureau of Budget and Planning and Ministry of Agriculture.
In March 1996, he was seconded to the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (NECON), now INEC, Abia State, as the Administrative Secretary.
He was later reassigned to Enugu State in 1997 to supervise the elections that ushered in the current democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
After the polls, Orji returned to Abia State, where he subsequently served in various capacities in the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Lands and Survey, Ministry of Agriculture, and Abia State Government House.
In December 2006, Senator Orji won the gubernatorial primaries of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) to contest the 2007 governorship elections in Abia State.
He previously served as the governor of Abia State from 2007 to 2015.
He was formerly a career civil servant, and served as the chief of staff to Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu.
Orji before becoming the governor of Abia State was formerly a career civil servant where he served at the Abia State Government House as a Principal Secretary.
He was later appointed Chief of Staff to the then Abia State Governor, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu.
He served as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he Chaired the Senate Committee on Privatization and was the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture.
On April 14, 2007, he was elected Governor of Abia State, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
He was sworn in on May 29, 2007 as the third Executive Governor of Abia State.
In 2011, he re-contested and won a second term.
In 2021, Senator Orji announced his retirement from active politics after completing his second tenure as Senator, representing Abia Central Senatorial District.
While in office, Orji constructed and completed the 10,000 International Conference Center in Umuahia.
In 2012 The Nation, described the construction of the Ministry of Justice in Abia State as a "legacy ".
Chief T.A. Orji has been recognised and conferred many traditional titles, including Ochendo Ibeku, Utuagbaigwe of Ngwaland, and Ohazurume of Abia South.
He is married to Mercy Odochi Orji, and they have five children.
In 2015, Orji commissioned several Federal High Court complexes in Abia State.
He is also responsible for the Reconstruction of the Abia State House of Assembly as well as the construction of 28 constituency offices at the complex for members of parliaments.
