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| Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Nobody: 5:22pm On May 08*. Modified: 5:53pm On May 08 |
AI GENERATED SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION Peter Obi served as Governor of Anambra State from March 2006 to March 2014. Over his 8-year tenure, he had multiple cabinet reshuffles. The most well-documented cabinet (2010) comprised 16 commissioners and 4 special advisers. Additional commissioners were appointed in later reshuffles (notably 2012), and he also appointed non-indigenes. 1. Mr. Emmanuel Chukwuma Portfolio: Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Current Status: Returned to full-time legal practice in Onitsha, Anambra State 2. Mr. Eze Echesi Portfolio: Commissioner for Finance Current Status: Active in the private sector as a corporate executive and banker in Nigeria 3. Mr. Chima Philip Okafor Portfolio: Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Current Status: Later served at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Currently in private business 4. Dr. Kay Chinonyelum Onyechi Portfolio: Commissioner for Education (2006–2012; longest-serving Education Commissioner under Obi) Current Status: Currently a Lecturer at the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 5. Mr. Peter Afuba (SAN) Portfolio: Commissioner for Lands and Survey Current Status: Returned to full-time legal practice in Onitsha; later elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) 6. Prof. Amobi Ilika Portfolio: Commissioner for Health Current Status: Returned to professional/academic life; current specific position not publicly confirmed 7. Dr. (Mrs.) Ego Uzoezie Portfolio: Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development (2006–2012) Current Status: Returned to academic and professional life after her tenure 8. Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna Portfolio: Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget; later Commissioner for Information & Culture; later served as Chief of Staff to the Governor Current Status: Currently a Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. Still active in academia and public commentary. Peter Obi publicly praised her integrity and brilliance in 2025 9. Arc. Callistus Ilozumba Portfolio: Commissioner for Works Current Status: Was reappointed as Commissioner for Works by Governor Obiano. Later became politically less active. Current specific status uncertain 10. Lady Chinwe Anowai Portfolio: Commissioner for Youth, Sports & Social Re-Orientation Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available; believed to be in private life 11. Chief Dubem Obaze Portfolio: Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Current Status: Currently a Business & Management Consultant at Telic Nigeria Ltd. Recognized as a statesman by the Ogbaru Consultative Forum 12. Mr. Emeka Nwankwu Portfolio: Commissioner for Public Utilities (later Public Utilities and Water Resources) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly confirmed 13. Chief Godson Chukwuma (G.C.) Ezenagu Portfolio: Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources Current Status: Believed to be alive and in private life; made public statements during COVID-19. Current specific position not publicly confirmed 14. Dr. Michael Egbebike Portfolio: Commissioner for Environment Current Status: Currently MD/CEO of Hitek Engineering Inc. (since December 2019). Also a Barrister-at-Law, Engineer, and Environmental Scientist 15. Chief Maja Emeka Umeh Portfolio: Commissioner for Information Current Status: DECEASED (1960–2025). Before his death, he was the Leader of the APGA Caucus in the National Assembly and a major financier of APGA in Anambra State 16. Mr. Alloy Egwuatu Portfolio: Commissioner for Science and Technology Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available Additional Commissioners & Key Officials (Other Periods & Non-Indigenes) 17. Mr. Ben Akabueze Portfolio: Commissioner for Budget and Planning (from Anambra State) Current Status: Former Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation (appointed by President Buhari). Was replaced by Tanimu Yakubu in June 2024 under President Tinubu. Currently no longer in government office 18. Chief Olufemi (Femi) Lanlehin Portfolio: Special Adviser (from Oyo State — non-indigene appointment) Current Status: Active politician in Oyo State. Ran for Senate (Oyo South) under the Accord Party in 2015 but lost. Previously involved with the ADC coalition in Oyo State 19. Mr. Arthur Worrey Portfolio: Commissioner for Lands (from Osun State — non-indigene appointment) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly confirmed 20. Mr. Oseloka Henry Obaze Portfolio: Secretary to the State Government (SSG) — appointed June 2012 Current Status: Currently MD/CEO of Selonnes Consult. Was the PDP governorship candidate in Anambra State in 2017. Recently resigned from the Labour Party over disputed primaries. Still active in politics and public commentary 21. Mr. John Okoh Akirika Portfolio: Commissioner for Lands (2012 reshuffle) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available 22. Mr. Chuba Okoli Portfolio: Commissioner for Science and Technology (2012 reshuffle) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available 23. Mrs. Uju Okeke Portfolio: Commissioner for Education (2009–2010; reappointed 2012) Current Status: Resigned as Commissioner in 2009, later reappointed. Current specific position not publicly available 24. Chief Joemartins Uzodike Portfolio: Commissioner for Information (later period) Current Status: Was active in Anambra politics and involved with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Current specific position not publicly confirmed 25. Mrs. Ngozika Okoye Portfolio: Commissioner for Finance (2012 reshuffle) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available 26. Mr. Azuka Okeke Portfolio: Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Current Status: Was reappointed and retained his portfolio under Governor Obiano's administration 27. Col. George Molokwu (Rtd) Portfolio: Special Adviser on Security Matters (2012 reshuffle) Current Status: Current specific position not publicly available Key Observations Peter Obi notably appointed non-indigenes as commissioners and advisers, including people from Oyo, Osun, and other states — a rarity in Nigerian state politics. Most of his commissioners were technocrats (professors, doctors, lawyers, engineers) rather than career politicians, which explains why many returned to their professional fields after service. Very few went on to higher political office. This has been a point of political debate — critics argue Obi did not "build" successors, while supporters argue he prioritized competence over political patronage. Chief Maja Umeh is the only known deceased commissioner from this cabinet, passing away in 2025. Ben Akabueze rose to the highest national position among them, serving as DG of the Budget Office of the Federation under President Buhari. Note: Current status information for some commissioners is limited because many returned to private professional life and maintain low public profiles. The information above is based on the most recently available public records as of May 2026. 4 Likes
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| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Nobody: 5:28pm On May 08 |
Did Obi build men like Tinubu did? 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by yarimo(m): 5:39pm On May 08 |
Just Post OBI achievements as governor of small anambra state as governor for 8 years sgd: 4 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Nobody: 5:44pm On May 08 |
yarimo:ben akabueze is not there. Ai made mistake |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by casualobserver: 5:46pm On May 08 |
Ben akabueze was never commissioner in Anambra. He was commissioner for budget in Lagos under FAshola for 8 yrs. Everybody knows this! When I read things like this I say to myself if you can get that wrong what else is wrong? 10 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Lithiumite: 5:48pm On May 08 |
Babatunde fashola,akinwunmi ambode,Wale edun,yemi cardoso,Ben akabueze,tuning clause,yemi osinbajo,femi Pedro,tokunbo abiru and others too many to mention are they less professional or less established in their respective careers like those you mentioned? 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Lithiumite: 5:50pm On May 08 |
casualobserver:I was wondering too because he was director of budget & planning under tinubu as gov. 3 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by happney65: 6:01pm On May 08 |
Fẹmi Lanlehin was actually a former Senator of Oyo south from 2011 to 2015. Left the then ACN to Accord to contest Govornship while being senator but he didn't get the Govornship ticket and tried going back to the Senate again but he lost to Soji Akanbi Didn't know he got an appointment under Obi 3 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by casualobserver: 6:03pm On May 08 |
Lithiumite:I don’t know about that. He was DG budget office under Buhari. 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Validated: 6:05pm On May 08 |
sgd:If you mean by corruptly enriching themselves at the state's expense .. NO! 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by casualobserver: 6:07pm On May 08*. Modified: 8:59pm On May 08 |
happney65:Clearly a propaganda piece. Also Arthur Worrey was never a commissioner in Anambra talk less commissioner of lands Of all portfolios. OP we know we are in election season and you have no achievements with which to campaign. But lie with some intelligence. Arthur Worrey is not even from Osun, he is from Lagos state and was a commissioner for Justice in Lagos state. 5 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Wealthyonos(m): 6:20pm On May 08*. Modified: 7:00pm On May 08 |
Tinubu built men, ok. So why is petrol #1,320 per litre? How did the men he built affected your 'mislable' life? 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by PresidentMUGABE: 6:24pm On May 08 |
Did Obi build men like Tinubu did?What's the meaning of build men? After service you retired home for young energetic generation to infuse new ideas.... I'm really tired sharing the same country with people who reason like this..... Some few elites are strangulating and choking the country, yet ignorant people like you are praising..... This is sad!!!?? |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by franchasng: 6:41pm On May 08 |
They finished their appointment and went back to their professional life and not remain in politics looking for next opportunity to start looting government money  |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by aariwa(m): 7:04pm On May 08 |
ben akabueze is not there. Ai made mistakeYou are not helping the society by empowering individuals with tax payers money. Government is a service to people and that’s why many third world countries that permit “building individuals” are suffering while the ones that don’t are prospering . Obi is ahead of his generation by 50 years |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by casualobserver: 7:08pm On May 08 |
The OP has deleted his account. As I said this was clearly a propaganda thread aimed at disinformation. Prepare for more lies as the Obidients do what they do best….lies and gaslighting. 3 Likes |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by masterflowx(m): 7:21pm On May 08 |
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| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by PenSniper: 7:51pm On May 08 |
Irrelevance and inner cities. Yet, not a single one of them is in his camp campaigning for him. |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by yarimo(m): 7:59pm On May 08 |
Post it here nobody will click that virus link masterflowx: 1 Like |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Sifte: 10:22am On May 09 |
you have said it all PresidentMUGABE: |
| Re: Current State Of Peter Obi's Commissioners As Governor Of Anambra State by Amumaigwe: 12:38pm On May 09 |
yarimo:*PETER OBI's FULL PROFILE * NAME : Mr. Peter Gregory OBI, (CON). CONTACT DETAILS *22 Niger Drive, GRA, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria *Tel: 08034051000 *E-mail: poanambra@gmail.com DATE OF BIRTH : 19th July 1961, PLACE OF BIRTH: Onitsha, Nigeria NATIONALITY: Nigerian MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED · Christ the King College, Onitsha (W.A.S.C.) . University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.A. Philosophy) · Lagos Business School, Nigeria (Chief Executive Program) · Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Mid to Mid Marketing) · Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Changing the Game) · London School of Economics (Financial Mgmt/Business Policy) · Columbia Business School, New York, U.S.A. (Marketing Mgmt ) · Institute for Management Development, Switzerland (Senior Executive Program) · Institute for Management Development, Switzerland (Break-Through Program for CEOs) · Kellogg Graduate School of Management, U.S.A. (Advanced Executive Program) · Kellogg School of Management U.S.A. (Global Advanced Mgmt Program) . Oxford University: Said Business School, (Advanced Mgmt& Leadership Program) . Cambridge University: George Business School (Advanced Leadership Program) PREVIOUS POSITIONS · Governor, Anambra State of Nigeria (2006-2014) · Honorary Special Adviser to the President on Finance (till May, 2015) · Member, Presidential Economic Management Team (till May, 2015) · Vice-Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2008-2014) · Chairman, South-East Governors’ Forum (2006-2014) . Former Chairman: Board of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) · Former Chairman: Fidelity Bank Plc. · Former Chairman: Guardian Express Mortgage Bank, Ltd. · Former Chairman: Future Views Securities, Ltd. · Former Chairman: Paymaster Nigeria Plc. · Former Chairman: Next International (Nigeria) Ltd · Former Director: Guardian Express Bank Plc. · Former Director: Chams Nigeria Plc. · Former Director: Emerging Capital Ltd · Former Director: Card Centre Plc MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS · Member, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) · Member, Nigerian Chartered Institute of Bankers · Member, British Institute of Directors (IOD) MEMBERSHIP OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES In my capacity as the Governor of Anambra State, I served as a member of: *Federal Government Committee on Minimum Wage *Federal Government Committee on Negotiation with Labour on Subsidy *Federal Government Committee on Mass Transit *Federal Government Committee on Natural Resource *National Economic Council Committee on Power Sector Reform *National Economic Council Committee on Sharing of MDGs Funds *National Economic Council Committee on Accurate Data on Nigeria’s Oil Import and Export *Agricultural Transformation Implementation Council *Sub-Committee on Needs Analysis of Public Universities in Nigeria *National Economic Council Review Committee on the Power Sector AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2015: Golden Jubilee Award from Catholic Diocese of Onitsha for outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery in St. Charles Borromeo Hospital in particular and Anambra State in general, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the hospital. *2014: Nigerian Library Association Golden Merit Award for remarkable improvement of libraries in Anambra State, exemplified by our Government's construction of the Kenneth Dike Digital State Library, remarkable upgrade of the Onitsha Divisional Library, and provision of library facilities in secondary schools across the State. *2014: Champion Newspaper Most Outstanding Igbo Man of the Decade. * 2014 The Voice Newspaper (Holand) Achievers Award for Outstanding Example in Leadership and Governance. *2013: Silver Bird Man of the Year (with Governor BabatundeFashola of Lagos State). *2012: Business Hallmark Newspaper Man of the Year. *2012: The Golden Award on Prudence – by the Methodist Church of Nigeria as the Most Financially Prudent Governor in Nigeria. * 2012: Leadership and Good Governance Award by The Ezeife Leadership Foundation Award for restoring peace and harmony to Anambra State. * 2012: Best Performing Governor on Immunization in South-East Nigeria – by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. * 2012: Outstanding Financial Planner and Manager – by the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion for my resourcefulness and creativity in governance. *2011: Zik Leadership Prize. *2010: ICT Governor of the Year – by the West Africa ICT Development Award. *2009: Champion Newspaper Nigeria’s Most Trustworthy Governor Award. *2009: Thisday Newspaper Most Prudent Governor in Nigeria. *2007: The Sun Newspaper Man of the Year Award. **The Nigerian MDGs Office/UNDP Best Governor in the Implementation of the MDGs in Nigeria INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND OTHER MAJOR CHANGES IN NIGERIAN POLITICS *He was the first gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria to legally challenge to its logical conclusion, his governorship electoral victory that was denied him. He won in the Courts and reclaimed his mandate. *He was the first Governor in Nigeria to legally challenge his wrongful impeachment and was reinstated by the Courts. *He was the first Governor in Nigeria to seek the interpretation of tenures of Governors when INEC allowed elections to take place in Anambra State when his tenure had not expired; the election already concluded was cancelled and he was allowed to complete his tenure. *He was the first Governor to serve a 2nd term in both the new and old Anambra State, that is, almost 40 years after creation of the State. *He was the first Governor, whilst still in Office, to be appointed a Special Adviser to the President. *He was the first serving Governor to be appointed into the Presidential Economic Management Team. *He was among the first Governors to be honoured with a National Award in 2011, while still in office. *Though the only Governor whose political party was in government in only one State, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum twice. *Though the only non-PDP Governor in the South-East (made up of 5 States), he was elected by the other 4 PDP Governors as their Chairman for 8 years rather than the usual one year. FUNDAMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE (PARTIAL LISTING) 1. Anambra was the first State to commence Sub-Sovereign Wealth savings, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. At a time many other Governors were leaving huge debts, I left the equivalent of $500 million Dollars in investment as well as local and foreign currency, including $156 million in Dollar-denominated bonds. 2. For the first time in the history of Anambra State, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of notable countries such as United Stated, Britain, Russia, European Union, South Africa, Belgium, Israel, the Netherlands, Canada, among others, visited the State. Before my tenure, Anambra was practically a pariah state blacklisted by the Diplomatic Corps and international development partners. 3. Development partners such as UNDP, UNICEF, the World Bank, DFID, the European Union etc., which hitherto were not in Anambra State started working with the State. Anambra was consistently adjudged one of the best states in development partnership and commitment to reforms for good governance. 4. He was recognised as Best Governor by the Millennium Development Goals Office (OSSAP-MDGs) and the UNDP in the implementation of their programmes in Nigeria. 5. The Nigerian Debt Management Office (DMO) rated Anambra as the least indebted state in Nigeria. In spite of visible and measurable achievements recorded in various sectors, the State under him did not borrow or raise bonds for her various projects. 6. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria rated Anambra State as the most financially stable state in the country. 7. The State's ground-breaking return of schools to their original owners - Voluntary Agencies (Churches) on 1st January 2009, and subsequent partnership with the Agencies in Education, saw the State move from 24th position out of 36 States to Number One in National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations for three consecutive years. This made the World Bank to commission a study, led by the renowned Prof. Paul Collier of Oxford University, on this revolutionary partnership and phenomenal achievement. 8. The State also entered into strategic partnership with the Churches in the Health sector. This symbiotic relationship resulted in a tremendous boost to health care because of the services offered by health institutions owned by Voluntary Agencies, while the State restored grants to the agencies and made available to them more than 50 million Dollars in various types of support. 10. Through partnership with the Church in the Health sector, his Government funded the transformation of -: a: Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi; b: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala; c: St Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha; d: Holy Rosary Hospital, Waterside, Onitsha; and e: St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu. His Government also built the Joseph Nwilo Heart Centre in St. Joseph, Adazi-Nnukwu, where heart operations are now being performed. 11. His Government won the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (1 Million dollars) as the best-performing state in immunisation in the South-East. With complementary funding from our Government, they used the money to build 10 Maternal and Child Care Centres across the State, particularly in rural communities, in partnership with the Churches. 12. The State was the first to procure and distribute more than 30,000 computers to secondary schools, including 22,500 from HP. The Managing Director for Personal Systems Group HP Inc, Mr. FabriceCampoy described the deployment as the biggest of such projects in the Middle-East and Africa. 13. Anambra State Government provided Microsoft Academies to more than 500 secondary schools, which the Head of Microsoft in Nigeria (Mr. Ken Span) described as the biggest such deployment in Africa so far. 14. The State provided Internet access to more than 500 secondary schools, which the CEO of Galaxy Backbone (Mr. Gerald Ilukwe) characterized as incomparable to any in the country. 15. More than 700 buses were provided to secondary schools in the State by our Government. 16. Boreholes were provided in schools all over the State. 17. Numerous classrooms were built in all the 177 communities of the State. 18 As part of the efforts to turn around the economy of the State, a number of companies were attracted to build their facilities in the Anambra State. A case in point is SABMiller, the 2nd largest brewery in the world, which built their first Green Field facility in the State, which is today one of the most successful facilities they operate globally. 19. A number of other companies followed the SABMiller initiative and were all supported and encouraged under our Government; a good example is INNOSON Motor Manufacturing Company, from which our government bought more than 1,000 vehicles. 20. Anambra State for the first time started close collaboration with recognized government security agencies (the Police, Army, Navy, Department of State Security, Civil Defence, among others), offering them various types of support including provision of more than 500 security vehicles. The improvement in security was phenomenal, such that the former IG of Police (Abubakar Mohammed) lauded Anambra State for not witnessing any bank robbery in my last three years in office. 21. To further enhance security, Anambra State provided at least one security vehicle to each of all the 177 communities in the State as well as various organizations such as markets and Churches. 22. His Administration conceived and built, from scratch, the first state-owned Teaching Hospital, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu teaching Hospital, Awka. 23. His Government commenced the planned development of the Igbariam Campus of the ChukwuemekaOdumegwu-Ojukwu University, including the fencing, construction of internal roads, electrification, construction of the Faculty of Law, Auditorium, Administrative Block, Faculty of Agriculture, Management Building, among others). 24. His Government attracted the World Bank support on erosion - National Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) - to Anambra State. 25. His Government was the first to do Poverty Mapping in Nigeria, as a guide for the effective implementation of our poverty-alleviation strategies. 26 His Government, for the first time, undertook the aerial mapping of Awka as well as the production of Structure Plans for Awka Capital Territory, Onitsha and Nnewi. 27. During his tenure and with his Government's support, Anambra State became an oil producing State. 28. He built the first Secretariat Complex to house State Government Ministries that were hitherto scattered around the State. 29. His government commenced the development of the 'Three Arms Zone' comprising Government House/Governor’s Lodge, Legislative Building/Speakers Residence, and Judiciary Building with Chief Judge’s Residence. 30. By the end of his tenure in 2014, more than twelve (12) health institutions, including two hospitals, had secured accreditation; when we took off in 2006, no health institution in Anambra State was duly accredited. 31. Anambra State was the first to undergo national peer review, which scrutinised State Governments for good governance, through the State Peer Review Mechanism (SPRM), an initiative of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the DFID. |
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