Professor CC Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State appoints Ngor-Okpala, Imo State - born Mazi Ejimofor Opara as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on New Media.

Until his appointment, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, as he's fondly called, was a principal Partner at Spruce Media Ltd, a media and advocacy consultancy firm.

Born on July 11th, 1988, Ejimofor holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Anthropology(2011), a Masters degree in Medical Sociology(2015), and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (in -view) medical sociology from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with interests in Nigerian/African Traditional/ Herbal Medicines Development; Women and Men Reproductive Challenges; Policy formation and Social Development Advocacy for Home-grown Development Strategies.

Mazi Ejimofor is also well published. A few of his researches and publications include:
(1)- Mathias, B.A., Osayi Kelechi Kenny, Opara, E.R.(2015): Policy Implications of Herbal Medicine Practice to Nation Building; the case of Nigeria. Australian Journal of Industry Research. (2)- Osayi, K.K. & Opara, E.R. (2014): Socio-economic Determinants of Cybercrime: Implication for Sustainable Development. In: Nnonyelu, Au. N. and Mbanefo, A.C., (Eds.) Social Science and the Challenges of Sustainable Development. (3)- Opara, E.R., Osayi, K.K. & Nwankwo, I.U and Oli, N.P. (2016): Portrayals of Socio-Structural Issues in Homosexuality by the Media in Nigeria: A theoretical discourse. Global Journal of Human-Science: C Sociology & Culture.

Other(s) are (4) Opara, E.R. & Osayi, K.K (2016): Factors Affecting Utilization of Herbal Medicine as a Livelihood Alternative among Residents of Imo State: The role of social work professionals. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. (5)- Opara Ejimofor (2016): Perception of Herbal Medicine in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

Furthermore, Mazi's work experiences have been manifest in his dedication to sundry responsibilities, cutting across both the private and public spheres, some of which include: (1), Member of the Anambra Vision 2070 Committee and Secretary of the Economic Transformation Sub-committee. (2), Director of Media, Youth Earnestly Support Soludo (YESS). (3), President, Nigerian Sociological and Anthropological Students Association (NSASA) in 2010/2011. (4), Secretarial Member, Oby Ezekwesili-led Anambra 2022 Transition Committee. (5), Special Assistant (Media) to Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu; Immediate Past Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly.

Prior to the foregoing, Ejimofor had gained cognate experiences in working with BlackVoice Europe Magazine as a Staff Writer, StarChoice Media Productions as Production Assistant/Scriptwriter, FinoPlastika Industries
Limited as Sales Executive and Zutaafia Enterprises Ltd (Owners of ZutaMall).

Mazi Ejimofor is a member of the Awarding Body - Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA), 2014, and certification in AfriHUB Nigeria Limited Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Applications, 2012. Awards and prices include Rotaract Club of Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, District 9140 as Best Orator in 2011, Faculty of Social Science Students' Association, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Founding Members Performance in 2012, Nigerian Sociological and Anthropological Students' Association Award of Excellence Performance in 2011, among others.

-Izuchukwu, Anslem Ositadimma, writes from Abuja.

Congrat , taking over from Ifeanyi Aniagoh under Obiano