Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu, also known as Lynda Chuba (born 22 June 1966), is a Nigerian politician, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She gained popularity as the first ever

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1986.Profile
She is the daughter of former Chief Justice and two-time NFA chairman Chuba Ikpeazu. She is also one of 11 female out of the 360 lawmakers at the chamber in Nigeria.

Early life and education

Chuba-Ikpeazu was educated in

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, and in

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, where she modelled part-time. She holds a bachelor's degree in communication, a master's degree in business administration, and another bachelor's degree in law.

Pageants

In 1986, whilst on vacation, Chuba-Ikpeazu emerged winner of the first

, thus starting the domination of Igbo women in the pageant. In 1987, she was the first Nigerian representative at

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since Edna Park in 1964, but her biggest pageantry achievement occurred when she was crowned Miss Africa the same year. After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu became a businesswoman in

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, specializing in oil servicing.

Political career

Chuba-Ikpeazu was a member of the

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from 1999 to 2003. In 2004, Chuba-Ikpeazu became the winner of the Nigerian National Assembly election, representing Onitsha North-South Federal Constituency,

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, as a candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Lynda is the Chair, House Committee on Maritime Safety and Education. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Anambra United. She was a Member in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.

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