Hon Chief James Esile Uba was born in Umuogbanu Village, in Umucheke Okwe Autonomous community of Onuomo LGA, Imo State. Being a man from a very humble background, he rose through dint of hard work, humility and unwavering determination
He acquired the requisite academic exposure that after his primary and secondary education I’m the village, he proceeded to National Open University Abuja, where he obtained a degree in Political science and fellow of Institute of Management and professional studies, Nigeria
From cradle stage, James Esile Uba showed to be an embodiment of natural wisdom, intelligence and epitome of leadership, he is a community leader who has contributed immensely to the development of the society and his people through many selfless projects and service to the indigenes and community at large. His love for philanthropy and community service made him seek platform to give back to the society, hence his venturing into politics to represent his people. Before this, he founded the Fresh Air Movement, Imo State. A socio-political pressure group structured in 27 LGAs of Imo State with the goals and vision of uplifting the masses through various philanthropic gestures like Educational supports for students, free Health care services, community feeding etc
Good enough, he was overwhelmingly elected by the people of Onuomo to represent them at Imo State House of Assembly in 2023 under the platform of APC. He is currently the Chairman on Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. His one year representation of Onuimo at the Imo State House of Assembly has brought visible difference to his people. As he’s been adjudged in the history of Onuimo State Constituency as the most accessible, humble, vocal and people oriented representative with grassroot approach pattern of service, Hon Uba James Esile deepened grassroot representation in Onuimo by appointing 50 persons as Special Advisers and laison Officers, payrolling them from his salary.
Before venturing into active politics, he has been a successful international business man, a manufacturer and an employer of labour with conglomerate of business establishments in the country. Being a perfect gentleman, he is happily married with children.
Before now, he had served as PRO New Breed Association, Member G-27 Grassroot Mobilization Imo State. Member Chairman G- 10, Umucheke Development Association, Member Okwe General Association etc and in many other Community Association and Organizations
Hon Chief Uba James Esile is a recipient of so many traditional title honours, awards of honour and recognition from various religious bodies, traditional and academic institutions
Above all, Hon James Esile, popularly known as Fresh Air is loved by the people of Onuomo LGA and Imo at Large.
Ladies and gentlemen we present to you winner of Arise Africa Most Media Friendly Lawmaker of The Year Award
Congratulations from all of us at Arise Africa Magazine