He obtained a Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel Services in 1989, a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1987, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1986, at Trenton State College (now known as The College of New Jersey), in Ewing Township, New Jersey.

He completed a graduate internship Programme at the Office of Career Services at Princeton University in 1988–1989.

[7] He has written and published books on Nigerian politics, international relations, and African-American culture.

[9] Ugorji joined politics in 1998, when he contested for the governorship of Imo State under the banner of the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP).

[11][12][13][14][15] He is responsible for overseeing the security and safety of the state, as well as coordinating the activities of the vigilante groups.