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Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:29am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under APGA 1. Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR from Isuofia in Aguata local government, born 28 July 1960, is a renowned economics professor and a former governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Chukwuma was named governor on 29 May 2004 to 29 May 2009, he is also a member of the British Department for International Development's International Advisory Group, Soludo has been a visiting scholar at the International Monetary Fund, the University of Cambridge, the Brookings Institution, the University of Warwick, and the University of Oxford as well as a visiting professor at Swarthmore College (USA). He has also worked as a consultant for a number of international organisations, including The World Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the United Nations Development Programme. Soludo is a core professional in the business of macroeconomics. He obtained his three degrees and then professorship at the University of Nigeria in Nsukka, Enugu State. Soludo graduated with a First Class Honours degree in 1984, an MSc Economics in 1987, and a PhD in 1989, winning prizes for the best student at all three levels. Chukwuma has been trained and involved in research, teaching, and auditing in such disciplines as multi-country macro-econometric modelling, techniques of computable general equilibrium modelling, survey methodology, and panel data econometrics, among others. He studied and taught these courses at many universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Warwick. Soludo has co-authored, co-edited, and authored a number of books on this subject matter. In 1998, Soludo was appointed to the position of professor of economics at the University of Nigeria; the next year he became a visiting professor at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA. Government Soludo joined the federal government in 2003. Prior to his May 2004 appointment to the bank chairmanship, he held the positions of Chief Economic Adviser to former President Obasanjo and Chief Executive of the National Planning Commission of Nigeria. In January 2008, in a speech to the Nigerian Economic Society, he predicted consolidation in the private banking industry, saying "By the end of 2008, there will be fewer banks than there are today. The restructuring of the banking industry has been attracting funds from local and foreign investors, which have increased banks' ability to lend to customers". Chukwuma hopes to see Nigeria become Africa's financial hub considers microfinance important to the federal government's economic policies. Appointment as a member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) On 16 September 2019, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, appointed Soludo as a member of a newly formed 8-member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) which would report directly to the President His campaign promise to Anambra and Southeast His African Dubai/Taiwan metaphor of development for Anambra is not dead Onitsha being the commercial centre and Nnewi auto city popularly refer as Nigeria Taiwan, his wealth of experience and connections indeed will transforme Anambra,Gov Obiano legacy projects especially the Cargo came at the right time for Prof to be able to achieve his dreams for Anambarians. 48 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:29am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under PDP 2, Dr Godwin Maduka (born 1959), is a Nigerian-American doctor, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center . In 2008, he played a major role in the renaming of his hometown, from Nkerehi to Umuchukwu. in Orumba South LGA Anambra State, Nigeria. He started his education in Nawfia Comprehensive Secondary School and All Saints Grammar school, Umunze, before getting admission to study Medicine at the University of Port Harcourt, but couldn't join his peers due to lack of monetary support. He got an opportunity through his cousin Prof. Dr. Richard Igwike ( who taught at Russ College at the time) to study at Rust College on a scholarship that covered half of his tuition. He later got monetary support from his younger brother and uncle and moved to the United States in 1982. In 1984, he graduated summa cum laude in chemistry from Rust College and got another scholarship to study pharmacy at Mercer University, graduating in 1988. After graduation, he worked as a pharmacy technician, before getting a full scholarship to study medicine at University of Tennessee, where he completed an internship and graduated in 1993. He furthered to Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for his post-graduate training and residency in anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management, graduating in 1997 after his education, Maduka moved to Las Vegas and got a job where he was paid $8,000 as an advance payment. He worked as an anesthesiologist at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, Nevada and other hospitals, before starting his own practice at Red Rock Medical Group, Nevada. In 1999, he founded Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center, before expanding to other six locations in Southern Nevada. He is a clinical faculty supervisor and adjunct professor of pain management and anesthesiology at Touro University Nevada. He is also a clinical assistant professor of surgery at UNLV School of Medicine. Dr Maduka singlehandedly transformed his town to mini city, no doubt if the rich doctor win he will provide more infastructures but to manage the state economy at this critical time oil money is shrinking, being a novice in Nigeria political space will be a big huddle for Dr Maduka . 55 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:30am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under PDP 3, Valentine Chineto "Val" Ozigbo (born July 20, 1970) is a business executive. He is the immediate past President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria plc (Transcorp), a diversified conglomerate with strategic investments and core interests in the hospitality, agribusiness and energy sectors He was appointed to the position in 2019. Previously, Ozigbo worked as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria-based hospitality company, Transcorp Hotels Plc. Transcorp Hotels is the hospitality subsidiary of Nigerian conglomerate Transcorp. He also worked in the banking sector, gaining over 17 years of experience with NAL Merchant Bank, Diamond Bank, Continental Trust Bank, FSB International Bank, Standard Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa and Bank PHB. He studied Accounting at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka graduating with the class of 1994 with the best result in both Accounting and Business Administration. He obtained his MBA in Banking and Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2000 and an MSc in finance with distinction from the Lancaster University, United Kingdom in 2004. Ozigbo has professional qualifications in accounting (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) which he obtained in 1998, Taxation (The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria) gotten in 2000 and Credit Administration (Institute of Credit Administration) which he bagged in 2015. He is a fellow of all these three institutions. 11 Likes
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:30am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under APC 4, DR CHIDOZIE WILSON NWANKWO, owner of WICHTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Dr Chidozie Nwankwo was born 54years in the past to the household of Chief and Mrs Joseph Nwankwo of Ifite village, Oko, in Orumba North Native Authorities Space of Anambra State. He began his tutorial profession on the well-known Central Major College Odoakpu Onitsha, the place he obtained his First College Leaving Certificates (FSLC), and attended Complete Secondary College Onitsha. He studied Constructing Know-how at GTC Onitsha, and obtained Federal Craft Certificates. Dr Chidozie Nwankwo additionally studied Constructing Know-how underneath Metropolis & Guilds London, earlier than continuing to Greenhills College, Denmark for his BSc diploma in Constructing Companies. 7 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:30am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under PDP 5, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Political Science (with distinction), from the Russian Academy of Science, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Moscow; a Professional Fellowship Doctorate, from the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria; and Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and Mediators of Nigeria. He earned a Master of Science Degree in Economics, also, with distinction, from the Russian Peoples Friendship University, Moscow, and a First Class in Economics from the Russian Peoples Friendship University, also, in Moscow. He had his early education in Onitsha, Anambra State, where he combined trading at the Main Market and managing a horde of apprentices, with schooling. He is the winner of the prestigious The Sun Newspapers’ Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Award – an honour bestowed on him by the management of The Sun Newspapers, in March 2020, for his entrepreneurial vision and dexterity in business, through which he has created wealth and jobs. He also won the maiden Dr. Michael Okpara Leadership Prize in Business. The honour came from the Dr. Michael Okpara Foundation, a charity dedicated to propagating the leadership ideals of the late Premier of the old Eastern Region. He is the owner of United Nigeria airline and The Dome is Nigeria's iconic prime entertainment and hospitality center located in the heart of the Federal Capital City. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:31am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Under APC 6, Paul Orajiaka was born in Onitsha, Nigeria, and spent his childhood in the city of Warri in Delta State in Southern Nigeria. His father was a businessman and owned a craft shop in Warri named M-Orajis Craft Center. He learnt craftsmanship and woodworking at his father’s store at an early age. In the 1980's, he crafted and sold wood carvings to expatriates who came to Nigeria and wanted souvenirs on their way back. Orajiaka got his secondary school education from Igbinedion Secondary School in Benin City. After completing secondary education, he filed a visa application to study at the Fort Valley State University in USA which was rejected. After this, he moved to Lagos to stay with and work for his brother-in-law and got enrolled in an accounting degree at the University of Lagos. After completing his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Lagos, he enrolled in and completed his master’s in business administration from the Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University in 2011. He pursued his doctorate in Business Administration from the Henley Business School, University of Reading in the UK and has also completed a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the US. Orajiaka worked for his brother-in-law, who was an importer, after moving to Lagos to complete his education. He started doing business as a teenager when he bought toys and supplied them to supermarkets in Lagos. As his business grew, he went to Dubai to supply toys back to his home country. While studying at the University of Lagos, he set up Auldon Toys (now Auldon Group) with an initial investment of less than $100. [/b]The company got the status of a limited liability firm in 2002 and currently employs more than 400 direct and indirect employees. It now has an annual turnover in excess of $10 million and has its operations spread in countries including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya alongside some parts of Europe. He created the Unity Dolls, which are toys that teach Africa’s cultural heritage to children. The dolls represent the major tribes in Nigeria — Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. In 2020, Orajiaka announced that he will be running for the governor of the state of Anambra in Nigeria in the 2021 gubernatorial elections 9 Likes
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by mekaboy(m): 7:43am On Jun 26, 2021 |
What has soludo don for Anambra. Technocrat that could not complete hospital he raised money for? Abeg its Godwin Mmaduka for me. 49 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by christejames(m): 7:46am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Soludo's profile indeed is intimidating, no wonder other parties are doing everything to scuttle him out but the true Lord whom we serve will always be by his side... Soludo, come and make Ala-Igbo great! 52 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by anungangampu: 7:55am On Jun 26, 2021 |
mekaboy:with which money. Anambarians are not beggars. 25 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by anungangampu: 7:57am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Soludo profile is intimidating. He is inline with Peter Obi, Obiano. More like their Senior version 47 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by OfoIgbo: 7:58am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Both Soludo and Maduka have intimidating credentials. I want Soludo to govern first, followed by Maduka. Maduka will have to port to APGA 48 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by NGpatriot: 7:59am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Technocrats ko. technicality ni.. Comedians.. 5 Likes |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Almaigaa: 8:00am On Jun 26, 2021 |
post=103101212: All of them are IGALA by tribe. They are the true owners of ANAMBRA STATE. Igbos are settlers who migrate from Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi to do business in Anambra İGALA AMAKA 10 Likes
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by wickyyolo: 8:06am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Almaigaa: Deceit 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by cheruv: 8:12am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Almaigaa:I can really feel your pain Don't worry I'd refer you to maduka's pain institute where you'd get expert management as regards your pain 97 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by mekaboy(m): 8:13am On Jun 26, 2021 |
anungangampu: Go and find out about the abandoned hospital in his village, which people donated money for when he was CBN governor. 2 Likes |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Piggyyeaster1: 8:19am On Jun 26, 2021 |
We are hereby ask for the referendum instead of election in alaig bo 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by babyfaceafrica: 8:22am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Their profile won't get them the Governorship, they will bribe, rig and do juju.. Na naija politicians way 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by TotoGame(m): 8:27am On Jun 26, 2021 |
D 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by kindlyheart: 8:33am On Jun 26, 2021 |
I pray they transform my state positively 2 Likes |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 8:40am On Jun 26, 2021 |
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by imaxdocuments: 8:44am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Anambra amaka 1 Like |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 8:44am On Jun 26, 2021 |
NGpatriot:They are not fridge repairer Aregbe that indebted poor Osun 21 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Anambra1stSon(m): 8:51am On Jun 26, 2021 |
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by Monogamy: 8:52am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Anambra as a state is a very good example to other states in presenting technocrats as candidates Who ever wins amongst them will at least perform more than the usual crooked politicians 23 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by imaxdocuments: 9:28am On Jun 26, 2021 |
anungangampu: This got me rolling on the floor, though it's a fact 8 Likes |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by imaxdocuments: 9:28am On Jun 26, 2021 |
What an intimidating daring profile, Soludo should be vying for the president of Nigeria post=103101212: 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by NGpatriot: 9:36am On Jun 26, 2021 |
This scaey dude and his creepy gbomo gbomo voodoo house sha.. 8 Likes
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Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by imaxdocuments: 9:48am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Ekoile the osogbo village dweller NGpatriot: 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Profiles Of Technocrats Jostling To Govern Anambra State (Photos) by NGpatriot: 9:56am On Jun 26, 2021 |
Many years ago, NL was littered with pictures of this voodoo house, they said it's the largest medical research center in Africa, but it's just another abandoned white elephant. Na so the man go dey abandon government projects.. See entrance sef? Village architect and bricklayers.. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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