Evelyn Ekwo AHANONU

Biographical record

Title

Chief

Surname

AHANONU

First Name

Evelyn

Other Names

Ekwo

Gender

Female

Source of Publication

Achiever's Who's Who

Status

Alive

State of Origin

Enugu

Place of Birth

Kaduna

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Single

Profession

Businessman, politician, administrator

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

Anglican Primary School, Kaduna, 1958-1963: Ife Girls Secondary School, lle-lfe,OsunState,1964-66; Enugu State University of TechnoIogy, Enugu, 1999;

Previous Appointments

Sales dir., BOA Motors, Lagos, 1972-74; Cashier, African Continental BankPic (defunct), Lagos, 1975-77: ceo.Toyin Organizations, Lagos, 1978-89; dep. ch..Enugu South Iga., 199I-93; Special Adviser to the Enugu State Governor on Women Affairs. 1999-2000; hon.comm.,Ministry of Special Duties, Enugu State, 2003-04; Adviser to Enugu State Governor on Mobilization and Empowerment since2004;nat presd.,Enugu State Women Forum, since1996; Treasurer, Sunrise Multipurpose Co-operative, Enugu, since 1989; ch. National Republican Convention, NRC, Enugu SouthIga., 1989-90; ch. Better Life for Rural Women, Enugu South lga„ 1992;State Women Leader, Chimaroke Campaign Organization, 1999

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

Yes

If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates

Pioneer State Women Leader, Peoples Democratic Party, National Adviser, Umuada Igbo, Nigeria, since 2001; Enugu State Coordinator, Ndinne Ohaneze, since 2001;

Traditional Titles

Ada Edi Eje Mba, Umuaga; Ada Di Ora Nma, Umuaga; Ugo Chinyere Eze,Udemi-Oba; Ogbu Na Ehe Ndo,Ezeagu; Ada Eji Eje;

Outstanding Achievements

Enugu State University of Technology, Award for Excellence, 2002; Meritorious Award as a Mobilizer NAPS, Enugu and Distinguished Receptor Award

Other Relevant Information

Chief Mrs Ahanonu advises Igbo Youths to be: "proud of themselves and avoid being used as political tugs. Listen to the elders and try to portray Igbo Image in a decent way. Be good Ambassadors to make us proud". To the Igbo leaders, she states "be your brothers 'keepers, learn to maintain your cultures and leave off copyrights. If you are in the midst of your kinsmen, use your mother tongue to address the people and identify yourself. Our Igbo Women should not shy away from active politics. They should try to contribute to nation building, because gone are the days we were meant for the kitchen and child bearing. We should emulate other women from nations like Great Britain, Palestine, India etc where women are elected as either President, Prime Ministers and in other vital positions. Women are meant for good organization, so you should not be left out. Join progressive organisations and contribute your quota to women empowerment and emancipation ".

Official Address

Office of the Special Adviser on Mobilization and Women Empowerment, Govt House, Enugu, Enugu State