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ETIABA
Virginia
Ngozi
Date of Birth: Wednesday (Afo) 11"' November, 1942 State of Origin: Anambra Local Government Area: Nnewl North Village/Town: Nnewi Contact Address: Office ol'the Deputy Governor, Government House Awka, Anambra State Contact Telephone: 234-8033793304, 234-8034551584, 234(046) 482910 Her Excellency. Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba is a woman ol"excellencewho has used her God-given talent in human and national development. She is a core-educationist and a reputable scholar of note who stands out as a role model to many students and colleagues who have come in contact with her. Born on 11"' November. 1942. Shehails from Nnewi Town in Nnewi North Local Government Area ofAnambra Slate. Sheiscurrently the Deputy Governor. Anambra State. Education • Ibo Union School, Kano (FSLC) 1951-1956 • S. 1. M. Katungo, Gombe State,T. C Grade III Certificate 1957-1959 S. I. M. Women Teacher's Training College, Omu Aran, Kvvara State T. C. Grade II 1961-1962 • Abraka College of"Education, Delta State N.C.E 1974-1978 • University ofNigeria. Nsukka. B.ED. 1984-1988 • Goldsmith College, University ol* London, Certificate in Information Technology. 1988 Work Experience Her Excellency has committed greater part ol"her working career in teaching. She served at the following institutions: S.I.M. Primary School, Kwoi Kafanchan. 1961 • St. Michael's Boys School. Aba. 1963-1964 • Municipal Council School. Port-Harcourt. 1965-1968 • St. Michael's Anglican School. Inyaba, Nnewi • O.M.G.S. Umudim, Nnewi (NYSC) 1978-1979 • Maria Regina Comprehensive High School Nnewi, 1979-1980 • O.M.G.S. (Okongwu Memorial School, Umudim Nnewi) 1980-1988 • Girls' Secondary School, Nnewi, 1989-1990 • Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu, 1990-1991 • Proprietress, Bennet Etiaba Memorial Schools, Nnewi, 1991 till date Services to the Nation and Wider Society As a distinguished and dedicated patriot,she has served the state and the nation at different levels. These amongothers include: • One time member. Association ol" Womenentrepreneur Nigeria • One time member, International Literacy Programme for Nnewi L.G.A. • Member, Environmental International Vanguard 1994 • Synod Delegate, Anglican Communion, Nnewi Diocese 1991-1998 • Juvenile Court Assessor, Nnewi Magisterial District 1993 till date. • Member, World Organization for early Childhood Education (OMEP) • Member, Christian Association ofNigerian Schools, 1994 till date • Member, Board of Governors, O.M.G.S, Nnewi • Member, Board ofGovernors, Holy Child Convent School, Amichi, 2001 • Member, Nnewi Women Improvement Union, Enugu • Sworn in as the current Deputy Governor of Anambra State on 17* March, 2006 Upliftment of Education • Nnewi undergraduate Congress, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) • Linguistic Students Association, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka • Pillars and Patrons of Education, Nnewi undergraduates UNIZIK • Anambra State Government Approved Private School Owners Association. Awards and Honours • Award of Honour by Anglican Youth fellowship (National Patroness) • Knight of St. Mary (KSM) • Award for Excellence by Nnewi District Rotary International, 16Ih March, 2006 Her Excellency has made outstanding contributions to the development ofthe Local Church and training of indigent students in the Community. These major projects are: • Kingdom Project (Sourcing of Funds for building of Priest's residence) • Award of Scholarship from Primary to University levels. • Donation ofCup for Annual Music Competition for the Diocese of the Niger Anglican Communion. Publication She published a book titled "Education the way forward to development". She got married to Mr. Bennet Etiaba ofthe blessed memory and the marriage is blessed with six children four boys and two girls all are Professionals of different fields namely: • Mr. Bennet Etiaba, AChartered Certified Accountant and Management Consultant, London. • Barrister Emeka Etiaba, Principal Solicitor, Emeka Etiaba & Co., Etiaba Chambers, Nnewi, Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcourt. • Mr. Okenwa Etiaba, Printer and Publisher of Callery International Magazine, London and Nigeria. • Barrister Echezona Etiaba, Managing Solicitor, Emeka Etiaba & Co. Etiaba Chambers, Nnewi, Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcourt. • Mrs. Ezinwanne Osigwe, Library Science and a Barrister. • Mrs. Chioma Nwankwo, Assistant Bank Manager with Platinum Bank Ltd., Lagos. Daughters In-law: • Dr. (Mrs) Enyi Etiaba Practicing Medical Doctor, London. • Engr. (Mrs) Joy Etiaba, Director, MICAH Services Ltd., Lagos. • Mrs Chinelo Etiaba, Edilor-ln-Chief. Gallery International Magazine. London and Nigeria. • Engr. (Mrs) Uche Etiaba PortHarcourt DSV, PIPE-TRON1X Ltd. Workshop/Seminars Attended • National Workshops for Primary School Teachers, Organized by National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna 16"' 18"' November, 1992. • International Workshops on Practical Skills and Competencies 22ml 24lh August, 1999 • Numerous Workshops on Education within and outside her State Her hobbies include Reading. Training people and Dancing. She stands as an Icon ol" hope in Igboland and beyond. Besides, she is a role model to our young women in position of authority to use their little opportunity to serve the people with honesty and dedication.
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