Alfred Achebe
Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR (born 14 May 1941), popularly called Agbogidi is a Nigerian traditional ruler who serves as the 21st and current Obi of Onitsha, a city in Anambra State since 2002.[1] As an Academian, Achebe became the chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University since 2015 after previously being the chancellor of Kogi State University.[2]
Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe | |
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Obi of Onitsha | |
![]() Official portrait of the Obi of Onitsha | |
Reign | 2002 - present |
Coronation | 14 May 2002 |
Predecessor | Obi Okechukwu Okagbue (1970 - 2001) |
Born | Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria | 14 May 1941
Issue | Ezennia Odiakosa
Chinedu Eziamaka lfunanya Uchenna and Chinwe |
Father | Akunne Anthony Chinwuba |
Mother | Chukwuebuka W. O. Achebe |
Career
Achebe had worked as the chairman of the board of Directors of Unilever Nigeria until his retirement in 2023.[3] He was also the chairman of International Breweries, Nigeria, Director of Royal Dutch Shell Group and others.
References
- https://obiofonitsha.com/ His Majesty Nnaemeka A. Achebe OBI OF ONITSHA (CFR, MNI)
- "Soludo hails Obi of Onitsha at 82". punchng.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- "Obi of Onitsha resigns as chairman of Unilever Nigeria Plc". NAIRAMETRICS.
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