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Annie Okonkwo

Annie Okonkwo

Nigerian politician (1960–2023)

Clement Annie Okonkwo (// ⓘ; 23 May 1960 – 7 June 2023) was a Nigerian politician and business mogul. He was elected Nigerian Senator for the Anambra Central constituency, taking office on 29 May 2007. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[1]

Quick Facts Clement Annie Okonkwo, Senator for Anambra Central ...

Okonkwo was born on 23 May 1960 in Ojoto, near Onitsha in Anambra State.[2] He obtained an Advanced Diploma in Management, Harvard University, USA (1997–1998), Advanced Diploma in Commercial Law and Practice, University of Lagos (1995–1997) and Advanced Diploma in Marketing, University of Lagos (1994–1995).[1] Entering business, he built a conglomerate employing over 7,000 people that includes firms such as Reliance Telecomm, Clemco Industries, Modern Communications (satellite TV Network), MacClemm Marketing Communications, Sunflower Nigeria and Pentagon Oil.[2]

After taking his seat in the Senate, he was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroleum Resources, Police Affairs, Environment (vice-chairman) and Agriculture.[1] In a mid-term evaluation of Senators in May 2009, ThisDay noted that he had sponsored a bill for the Federal Government to make essential commodities accessible and affordable to Nigerians, and a bill to establish the Nigerians Citizens in Diaspora Commission.[3] He was a contender in the February 2010 elections for Anambra State Governor.[4] However, he lost to the incumbent, Peter Obi, who was reelected.[5]

Okonkwo died in the United States on 7 June 2023, at the age of 63.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Sen. Annie Okonkwo". National Assembly of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
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    "About Annie". Annie Okonkwo. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
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    "An Improved Senate, But Some Uninspiring Senators..." ThisDay. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
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    Charles Onyekamuo (30 August 2009). "Okonkwo Vs Obi – A Paradoxical Challenge". ThisDay. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
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    "Obi Re-elected Anambra State Governor...(UPDATED)". ThisDay. 2 July 2010. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
  6. [6]
    "Senator Annie Okonkwo is dead". Daily Post. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.


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