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[edit]Ada Kate Uchegbu | |
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| Born | 30 September 1982 Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Publisher, Author, Business Executive |
| Known for | Distinguished Africans Magazine, ADA Consolidated Nigeria Limited |
Ada Kate Uchegbu (born 30 September 1982) is a Nigerian author, publisher, business executive, and political aspirant. She is the CEO of ADA Consolidated Nigeria Limited and the Editor-in-Chief of Distinguished Africans Magazine'. Uchegbu is a former 2017 governorship aspirant and a declared 2027 presidential aspirant in Nigeria.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Ada Kate Uchegbu was born in Anambra State, Nigeria. She is multilingual (English, French) and has developed her career across publishing, advocacy, and politics.
Career
[edit]Uchegbu founded Distinguished Africans Magazine, a pan-African publication highlighting leadership, culture, business, and activism. She also serves as CEO of ADA Consolidated Nigeria Limited, with interests spanning publishing, real estate, education, oil and gas, and hospitality.
Politics
[edit]In 2017, Uchegbu contested for the Anambra State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC), becoming one of the few female aspirants in a competitive field.[1]
She formally declared her bid for the 2027 Nigerian presidency, running on a platform of reform, youth empowerment, and national unity.[2]
Authorship
[edit]As an author, Uchegbu has published works in genres ranging from political journalism to fiction. Her books are available through her Amazon author profile.[3]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- **NYCN Rising Youth Award (2017)** – awarded by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, and documented via YouTube presentation.[4] - Featured in *The Guardian Nigeria* for her editorial and advocacy roles.[5] - Profiled by *The News Guru* for her media influence and political voice.[6]
Advocacy and Thought Leadership
[edit]Uchegbu is active in civic engagement, especially youth and women's leadership. She founded ADA Rising Stars Foundation to support marginalized groups. Her commentary on journalism and governance appears on LinkedIn.[7]
See Also
[edit]- Women in Nigerian politics
- List of Nigerian presidential aspirants
- Media in Africa
- Youth empowerment in Nigeria
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is Ada Kate Uchegbu and what are her chances in the 2027 Presidential election?".
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Ada Kate Uchegbu for President Of Nigeria 2027". Campaign Website.
- ^ "Books by Ada Kate Uchegbu". Amazon Author Central.
- ^ "NYCN Youth Award Presentation". YouTube. 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Ada Kate Uchegbu". The Guardian Nigeria. 13 August 2017.
- ^ "Ada Kate Uchegbu: The Voice Behind Africa's New Consciousness". The News Guru.
- ^ "Ways to Improve Journalism". LinkedIn.
External Links
[edit]- "Campaign Website". WordPress.
- "Distinguished Africans Magazine". WordPress.
- "ADA Consolidated Nigeria Limited". ADA Consolidated.
- "Amazon Author Page". Amazon.