Benue State born Nigerian-American Citizen, Austin Chenge, is set to make history. He wants to become the Governor of Michigan, USA. If he succeeds, he would becomes the first black to be Governor of Michigan.
The 34-year-old decided to change the narratives by making the Nation proud, and setting a legacy outside the shores of his Fatherland.
Chenge is seriously in the race to become the next Governor of Michigan in 2022.
He is challenging United States Representatives Member, Lamar Smith, to the ticket under the Republican Party, the Political Party, current US president, Donald Trump belongs to.
The young Nigerian is an embodiment of the American dream who has repeatedly stunned critics by achieving what most people would consider impossible.
He’s a graduate of the School of Law, University of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
In 2016, he designed the popular tricycle known as “Wazobia tricycle” aimed at improving the lives of peasant farmers all over Africa.
Since the year 2018, he has been serving in the US military army as a specialist.
He’s a decorated Army officer with Achievement Medal as Distinguished Honor Graduate with a CGPA of 99.8%, and for exceptional performance while on active duty.
He announced his intention to run for the Governorship of Michigan in March 2020, making him the first Republican to do so.
He’s one of the numerous Nigerians making the nation proud in other parts of the world.
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