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Chigozie Onyema
Profile
Chigozie U. Onyema is an American politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 28th Legislative District since January 2026. Born in Newark and raised in Maplewood, he holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University. Before his election, Onyema worked as an assistant commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and served as Senior Director for the Sustainable Cities program at PolicyLink. His political career includes involvement in mayoral and gubernatorial transition teams, and he has advocated for community land trusts and affordable housing initiatives.
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- Born
- , U.S.
- Birth place
- Newark, New Jersey
- Education
- Columbia High School, Essex County College, Howard University, New York University School of Law
- Career
- Senior Director for the Sustainable Cities program at PolicyLink, general counsel for the Newark Parking Authority, assistant commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
