GBANITE, Dr. Ekene Michael

B.Sc, MA, Ph.D, economist, administrator, born May 30, 1944, Enugu, Anambra State; married Angela Jene Chigbo 1979, two sons, three daughters; Education: Salford University, England, New School for Social Research, New York, USA, 1973, 1985; Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-81; appointed Perma nent Secretary, Economic and Financial Mat ters, Governor's Office, Anambra State, 1981-84; Sole Administrator, Isi-Uzu Local Government Area, Anambra State, 1984-86; Administrator/Chairman, Ezeagu LGA, Anam bra State, 1986-87; Sole Administrator, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Anambra State, Oc tober, 1987-January 4, 1988; Secretary, Anam bra State Water Corporation, Enugu, Anam bra State, since January 1988;member, Ameri can Economic Association; member, Nigerian Economic Society; Publications: Several articles in national and international learned journals; Hobbies: tennis, traditional dances, swimming; Official Address: Anambra State Water Cor poration, 3 Constitution Road, PMB 01296, Enugu, Telephone: (073) 330019.