Emeka Ananaba
Emeka Ananaba | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
| In office 29 May 2011 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Governor | Theodore Orji |
| Preceded by | Eric Acho Nwakanma |
| Succeeded by | Ude Oko Chukwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1945 |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Nnenne Ananaba |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupation |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Service years | 1964–1970 |
Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | |
Conflicts | Nigerian Civil War |
| Education | Nigeria Air Force Military Training School |
| Other work | Pharmacist |
Emeka Ananaba ⓘ(born 31 March 1945) is a Nigerian retired military officer, pharmacist and politician who served as the deputy governor of Abia State from 2011 to 2015 under Governor Theodore Orji.[2][3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Ananaba was born on the 31 March 1945 at Obegu, in present day Ugwunagbo in Abia State. He attended St. Peters Primary School Obegu from 1951 and 1959 before proceeding to the Kings College Lagos for his secondary education from 1959 to 1963. He joined the military in 1964 after graduating from secondary school by enrolling in the Nigeria Air Force Military Training School Kaduna. He attended the Nigeria Military Training College Kaduna from 1965 to 1966. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant Nigeria Air Force 189 Combatant Regular Commission in July 1965. During the Nigeria Civil War, he fought on the Biafra side. He commandeered the Biafran 8th Commando Brigade and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, Ananaba left the military to study Pharmacy at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1971 and graduated with a B Pharm. in 1976.[4] In 1983, he was made a Chief and a Knight in 2001.[4]
Pharmaceutical career
[edit]Ananaba Served in the following organizations as a pharmacist
Pupil Pharmacist General Hospital, Port Harcourt, 1976–1977
Production Pharmacist, Teaching Hospital Port Harcourt, 1977
Medical Representative, E Merck Pharmaceuticals, 1978–1980
Branch Manager Pharco (Nig.) LTD., 1981
Chairman, Disciplinary Committee, Imo State Branch of Pharmacist Board, 1981–1983[5]
Political career
[edit]Emeka Ananaba entered politics after his career in the pharmaceutical profession and public service.
He served as Deputy Governor of Abia State from 29 May 2011 to 29 May 2015 under Governor Theodore Orji on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was selected as Orji's running mate for the 2011 governorship election and assumed office after the election victory of the PDP ticket.
As deputy governor, Ananaba worked alongside the governor in the administration of the state and represented the government at official engagements. After leaving office in 2015, he remained involved in public affairs and political discussions in Abia State.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Ogbonnaya, Uwadiegwu (23 March 2018). "Joseph 'Hannibal' Achuzia: Super-Biafran patriot". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Governor Orji Dumps Deputy, Picks Ananaba as Running Mate". Daily Champion. Lagos. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via AllAfrica.
- ↑ Nwabughiogu, Levinus (2 May 2015). "Abia: The making of first Ngwa Governor". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- 1 2 "CHIEF SIR EMEKA ANANABA JP. (Deputy Governor of Abia State)". Government of Abia State. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ State, Abia (23 August 2011). "Deputy Governor". Official Website of Abia State Government. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ↑ "National Assembly of Nigeria | People's Parliament". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Home". TheCable. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ vanguard (1 May 2015). "Abia: The making of first Ngwa Governor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
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