Born
2 September, 1931
in
Abia
CHIMAROKE
Godwin
Akonyiri
Elder Chief Chimaroke. Godwin Akonyiri is an elder stateman who is respected for his outstanding gift ofhonesty and sincerity in public and private affairs. People refer to him as a man ofintegrity and honour where ever they meet to discuss important issues. He is in high demand in any public gathering of people as he is always known to stand outright on the path ofrectitude and truth. His advice and direction on any issue are never ignored by both the old and young. His integrity and honesty had always stood out as Pillar of Light for the people to follow. Education and Professional Training Elder Chimaroke attended the following institutions: Methodist College Uzuakoli. Cambridge School Certificate 1950 • School of Pharmacy Yaba. PhC. 1954 University College Ibadan. BSc ( lions) London. 1961 Publications His published works include: • Economic Diplomacy for Foreign Policy for Nigeria ( 1988) • Cure of Diabetes and Hypertension:ANew Approach ( 1995) • Erosion Disertification etc MOUA, Umudike ( 1997 1998) GESA Report (1966). This report isbedrook on which the 6-3-3- 4 Educational Policy was based. Chief Chimaroke has successfully developed a cure or Regimes that cure Diabetes. Hypertension and strokes, using existing drugs. Awards and Honours and Membership of Professional Associations • Honorary Consultant to NIPRD Abuja( 1996) Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria ( PSN) Merit Award ( 1966) • Member of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Work Experience Hospital Pharmacist, Eastern Nigeria Ministry of Health. 1954 1956 • 1 lead of the first Autochthonous Govt Recognised Technical Institute, 1961 1969 • Director,National YouthService Corp. East Central State. 1973 -1974 • Head of Schools Division . Imo State School Board. 1979 Currently, Consultantand Chief ExecutiveEkescoPharm. Co. Ltd. Umuahia. Service to the Community • President. Isingwu Welfare Union. 1982 1989 • Vice President. Ohuhu Welfare Union • Executive Member. Ikwuano /Umuahia Unity Forum Founder, Aba Cultural & Literary Society, ( 1955) Holder of Ohuhu Certificate of Merit President Umuahia Divisional Development Association, Enugu • Leader/Chairman Movement for Creation ofNigerian Peoples Parly. • Chairman. Imo Housing Corporation ( 1979-80) • State Secretary. Nigerian Peoples Party. 1980 1982 • Chairman. General Cotton Mills Ltd Onitsha. 1980 1983 Hehas in additionhelpedin the Rural Electrification Project of his community. Installation of Pipe Borne-water and the tarringofthe local roads. He championed the movement for the creation ofthe Isingwu Autonomous Community in 1980and ensured the system of installation ofthe Traditional Ruler ofthe Community by establishing a stable constitution which serves as a guide line for the selection and installation of the Monarch at the demise of a ruling King. Elder Chimaroke is a strong Christian. He was a Methodist before he joined the Zion Outreach Ministry where he is now an Ordained Elder of the Church.
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Methodist College Uzuakoli. Cambridge School Certificate 1950 • School of Pharmacy Yaba. PhC. 1954 University College Ibadan. BSc ( lions) London. 1961
late Dr M. I. Okpara. former Premier of Eastern Nigeria
He wants the youths to imbibe the Commandment “Honour thy Father and thy Mother “. to shun the respect for wealth but love Integrity. Igbo Leaders should, on the other hand, “now map out re-orientation programme for the coming generation. They should look at what happens in other ethnic groups and copy what is right”.
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