Political Career
Orizu ran successfully for election as an independent candidate to represent Onitsha Division, and became the chief whip in the Eastern House of Assembly. Later he joined with other independent candidates to form the National council of Nigeria and Cameroon (NCNC). He played a central role in helping Zik become premier of Eastern Region, using his influence in the NCNC to persuade Professor Eyo Ita to resign as premier of the Region. Zik appointed Orizu the minister of local Government.
When Nigeria attained independence on 1 October 1960, Orizu became the President of the Nigerian Senate.
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