Sonni hails from Ebunwana Edda in Afikpo South local government area of Ebonyi state.

[2] Ogbuoji was Commissioner for Economic Empowerment and Poverty Reduction in the government of Martin Elechi.

In this role he supervised construction and stocking of 35 catfish ponds in an effort to provide youth employment.

He attended Government College Umuahia, between 1971 and 1975 and University of Nigeria, Nsukka, between 1976 and 1981 with bachelor's degree in Agriculture.

[6] Fellow of Technology by Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Fellow of Technology by Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Vocational Service Award by Rotary Club of AfikpoMerit Award by Nigerian Institute of Animal Science Ebonyi Ambassador by Ebonyi Professionals Forum Award of Excellence by National Association of Imo State Students U.IMerit Award by Animal Science Association of Nigeria, South East Zone1 Omeudo of Amangwu Edda (Peace Maker) Agubata of Umunna Edda (Strength of a Lion) Ochioha of Oso and Ebunwana Edda (Leader of the people) Enyioha of Etiti Edda (Friend of the Masses) Onioku of Oziza, Afikpo (The giver of light) Omereoha of Akpoha, Afikpo (The Philanthropist) Ife Edda The light of Edda people[6] Ogbuoji enjoys playing the tennis, travelling and reading.