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Orjiakor Isiogu

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Orjiakor Isiogu
Prior offices:
Michigan Public Service Commission
Years in office: 2007 - 2013
Education
Bachelor's
Wayne State University
Law
Wayne State University Law School
Personal
Profession
Attorney

Orjiakor Isiogu is a former member of the Michigan Public Service Commission.

Biography

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Isiogu's public service experience is extensive. Beginning in 1989, he served as an assistant attorney general for Michigan in their special litigation division. Following that, he was the director of telecommunications for the Michigan Public Service Commission. During this, he was responsible for carrying out Michigan's Children's Protection Registry Act and the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act.[1]

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, Wayne State University
  • Juris doctorate degree, Wayne State University Law School[1]

Political career

Michigan Public Service Commission (2007 - 2013)

Isiogu served in this position from his appointment in 2007 until his term ended in 2013.[2] In 2013, his position on the commission was filled by Governor Rick Snyder'sappointment of Sally Talberg.[3] From 2007 - 2011, he served as the Chairman of the Commission. During this time, he represented the U.S. Energy Regulators at major international conferences in Africa and Europe.[1] He also organized the Michigan Plug-In Vehicle Preparedness Taskforce who's working "to create a seamless customer experience and acceptance of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in Michigan."[4]

Appointments

2007

Isiogu was appointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on August 29, 2007 to be effective September 9, 2007.[2]

Contact information

Postal Address:
Michigan Public Service Commission
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, MI 48909

Street Address:
Michigan Public Service Commission
6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7
Lansing, MI 48911

Phone: (517) 241-6180
Fax: (517) 241-6181

Recent news

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
'
Michigan Public Service Commission
2007-2013
Succeeded by
Sally Talberg