The community, pleading that the thugs should be stopped, asked security agencies to come to their aid in a petition sent to Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, commissioner of police and Department of State Security. BSc, MBA, PhD(HC), FCA. They asked the governor to stop deceiving them with such gift, describing the … [1][2][3], Governor Obiano was born at Aguleri, a town in Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria. He was removed by a supreme court decision on 14 June 2007. It read in part, “The Anambra State Government has lifted the suspension of five traditional rulers in the state, namely Igwe Simon Ikechukwu Chidubem of … Gov. Kinsmen of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, have decried the … Willie Obiano (born August 8, 1955) is a Nigerian politician, banker and technocrat. Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is expected to host the 2020 Anambra Educational Icons Award scheduled to be held in the state. This is a list of administrators and governors of Anambra State. Hon Chris Azubogu, the member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo in the House of Representatives is a governorship aspirant on … The war on insecurity swiftly begun and already won by Governor Willie Obiano. Nigerians on social media are currently lambasting  Dr Godwin Maduka, a United States of America-based medical doctor aspiring to be governor of Anambra State in 2021. The monarch are said to be among the 12 … Executive Governor of Anambra State Astute banker, philanthropist and advocate of excellence. The current Governor is H.E. Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano says he has not been receiving salaries since becoming governor in 2014. (Mrs) Chibuzo Patrick (FCGM), as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Governor of Anambra State on Community Liason. He takes credit for bringing Anambra State’s security architecture to digital heights. Anambra gov’ship aspirant vows to take state to greater heights. He serves as the fourth Democratic Governor of Anambra State. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has disclosed that he has not being receiving his salaries since he became a governor in 2014. 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Uche Okafor is the Honorable Speaker of the House of Assembly. He was removed by a supreme court decision on 14 June 2007. This was disclosed by the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, during a visit to the Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in his office in Abuja. The Anambra State Government has denied receiving N25bn bond from the Debt Management Office. Retirees in Anambra State have rejected the annual Christmas bags of rice given to them by the state governor, Willie Obiano, and have demanded payment of their retirement benefits instead. Otuocha (Anambra East LGA), Dec. 20, 2020 (MOI) Wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano has pleaded with parents to allow their children to acquire scholarly knowledge because illiteracy does not pay. One of the strategies, according to sources, was the recent setting up of Anambra State Development Plan Committee, led by Prof. Charles Soludo. [9] On November 18, 2017, he was reelected as Governor. Nwankwo is a relatively new face as far as Anambra State governorship contest is concerned. The Anambra International Cargo Airport, which is located at Umueri in Anambra State, is expected to be ready for commissioning in April 2021. According to Mrs Obiano children with education have better potential to perform better in life. Coming after actor, Zubby Michael was appointed last year as Governor Obiano’s Special Adviser on Media, the Willie Obiano led Anambra state government has appointed actress and movie producer, Amb. Rt. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Governors_of_Anambra_State&oldid=968698494, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2020, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [8] He won the election and was sworn in on March 17, 2014 to succeed Peter Obi. Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba was elected and sworn in as the governor of Anambra State on 27 May 2007. He has the singular recognition of being the southeast state Governor who held a funeral – memorial for the Igbo civil war dead and who launched the efi Igbo [Igbo cow] project. Tony Okafor, Awka. The visit, it was gathered, was at the instruction of the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano. Gov. Chief Willie Obiano. Hon. Mr Obi, speaking recently to the students of Madonna Girls International School, Ifitedunu, Anambra State, said he would never be tired of underscoring the … Powered by Anambra State Information Communication and Technology Agency (ANSICTA) Search for: Search. A governorship aspirant in Anambra State on the platform of the PDP, Dr Godwin Maduka, has assured that he would lift the state to a greater height through innovative programmes if elected governor. Chief Willie Obiano (born August 8, 1955) is a Nigerian banker, technocrat, politician and the fourth Democratic Willie Obiano of Anambra has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also reinstated five others. Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs announced this on Friday in Awka. They asked the governor to stop deceiving them with such … Appointed when the previous governor, Peter Obi, was impeached by the state legislature for alleged gross misconduct. He was before then the majority leader at the Anambra State House of Assembly. Retirees in Anambra State have rejected Governor Willie Obiano’s annual Christmas rice largesse , describing it as a “Greek gift”. Before now, one major bloc of political support for Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, was the clan of retirees across the state. [5], Governor Obiano began his banking career in 1981 at the First Bank of Nigeria before he left to join the services of Chevron Oil Nigeria Plc as an accountant and rose to the position of Chief Internal Auditor. December 23, 2020 at 3:12:25 AM Titus Eleweke, Awka. The pensioners, … (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the defection of Governor David Nweze Umahi, of Ebonyi state, South- East Nigeria, from the opposition Peoples Democratic party PDP, to the All progressive Congress APC, continues to generate mixed reactions in the political arena, there are strong indication, that his Anambra state Counterpart, Chief Wiily Obiano will soon join him in the ruling party. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has dethroned three monarchs in the state over alleged misconduct. Pensioners in Anambra State have rejected Governor Willie Obiano’s Christmas rice gifts in bags which he usually gives to them annually. In 1989, he was one of the auditors that audited Texaco Refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has disclosed that the deplorable state of education in Anambra, back in the years, was part of what pushed him into contesting to become governor so as to right the wrongs. [7], Obiano left the banking system to join Nigerian politics and in 2013 contested the November 16, 17 and 30 Anambra State gubernatorial elections on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Retirees in Anambra State have rejected the annual Christmas bags of rice given to them by the state governor, Willie Obiano, and have demanded payment of their retirement benefits instead. The governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, has promised N5 Million to anyone with information on the bodies found in Ezu River, Amansea, Awka North Local Government area of the state. He governed the State for 14 days. Speaking when he inaugurated the committee, tagged Anambra Vision 2070 Committee, Governor Obiano said the team was put together to design a 50-year development template for the state. Tony Okafor, Awka. She transferred her powers back to Peter Obi three months later when an appeal court nullified the impeachment. Sentry. He died on Tuesday at his Obosi in Idemili North Local Government of Anambra State, his country home. There is light at the end of the tunnel - Ooni of Ife | Legit TV Willie Obiano of Anambra has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also reinstated five others. Maduka gave the assurance after receiving Anambra State Man of … Anambra has 181 towns within it. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has dethroned three monarchs in the state over alleged misconduct. He received a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the University of Lagos in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration from the same university. In 1991, he joined the Fidelity Bank as Deputy Manager and head of Audit unit and rose to the position of Executive Director on October 2003. He was reelected for second term on 18 November 2017. By Nwegbo Ifeanyi Otuocha (Anambra East LGA), Dec. 20, 2020 (MOI) Wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano has pleaded... Read More → Governor’s Wife Rounds off Tour of 21 LGA in Anambra East Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano. Yet, many people say he remains unbeatable amid … The Governor made this known while addressing Anambra State workers at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. Willie Obiano (born August 8, 1955) is a Nigerian politician, banker and technocrat. [6] HumAngle reports that some police officers who were reportedly enforcing the order banning motorcycles from operating from 5 am to 9 pm … FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA Government Of Anambra State Of Nigeria, He serves as the fourth Democratic Governor of Anambra State. Emmanuel Nwobosi (jnr) on behalf of the family, said that the patriarch died after a brief illness associated with old age. Chief Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano was sworn in on 17 March 2014 as the new governor after the expiration of the Peter Obi second term, haven won 16 November 2013 election. Before now, one major bloc of political support for Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, was the clan of retirees across the state. The exercise, which is currently ongoing at the Jerome Udorji state Secretariat Awka, saw persons with disabilities posted in various ministries in the state civil service. A few months from now, Anambra State will welcome a new governor of the state. A former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has said he’s waiting for an invitation from the state’s Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, Extra-Judicial Killings to speak to allegations against him of taking rash actions following a report by the disbanded SARS Police unit. He said further that the family will give details of his funeral arrangement later. Anambra - News . Anambra is a state in southeastern part of Nigeria.The capital and seat of government is Awka. He said though the money is usually mapped out, it … 03/12/2012 Anambra - News . Anambra State, Nigeria, was formed on 3 February 1976 when East-Central State was divided into Anambra and Imo (Owerri) states. Posted on August 8, 2020 August 8, 2020 Author OKEY MADUFORO Comments Off on APC governor in Anambra State inevitable –Nsofor. Governor Willie Obiano’s government in Anambra state has blasted Senator Ifeanyi Ubah over claims that the state lost N8billion by discounting the N25 billion promissory notes it received from the Federal Government. The Inspirational speaker’s appointment which took effect […] Gov. Governor Willie Obiano has offered employment letters to about one hundred and fifty Ndi Anambra living with disabilities. The monarch are said to be among the 12 … Anambra’s Legacy Governor -By Ifeanyichukwu Afuba. This page was last edited on 20 July 2020, at 23:28. Hon. A United States of America-based medical doctor aspiring to be governor of Anambra State next year, Dr Godwin Maduka, at the weekend, said that he plans to build 21 universities in the state if given the opportunity to serve. Aspirants for the 2021 governorship election are using the … Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs announced this on Friday in Awka. APC governor in Anambra State inevitable –Nsofor. Lest we forget in a hurry the foundation of the peace the people of Anambra State are manifestly enjoying today and how the ultimate foundation was laid by a certain man of vision and mission, or get distracted by the tricky dimension assumed by Tenant opposition parties. Anambra - News . 20 July 2020, at 23:28 ( APGA ) together with his deputy Dr. Okeke Nkem State Government denied... 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