B.Sc, broadcaster, administrator, born October 9, 1936, Aba, Abia State; marriedJoyce Ezim Iweka 1967 (deceased), Maria Chinyerem 1985, two sons, four daughters; Education: St Government College, Ughelli, 1950-56, University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1956-62,University of Lagos, 1971; Career: Appointed Science Master, Modebe Memorial Grartimar School, Onitsha, 1962- 63; Science Master, lgwebuike Grammar School, Awka, 1963-64; Senior Producer-in- Charge of Sciences, defunct Nigerian Broad casting Corporatibn (NBC), Educational Broadcasting Unit, Lagos and Ibadan, 1964- 66; Senior Producer-in-Charge of Current Affairs, Talks, Drama and Features, defunct Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, Enugu, 1966-70; Principal Producer- in- Charge of Programme Productions, former East Central Broadcasting Service, Enugu, 1970-72; appointed Commissioner for Establishment, defunct East Central State, 1972- 74; Commissioner for Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, defunct East Central State, Enugu, 1974-75; Councillor, Njikoka Local Government Council, Anambra State, 1976- 79; Commissioner for Education, Anambra State, Enugu, 1979-81; Commissioner for Public Utilities, Anambra Stale, 1981-83; Managing Director, BAGAN Nigeria Limited, since 1984; Chairman, R, Bernestieii Nigeria Limited, since 1984; Chairman, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), defunct East Central State Committee, 1973-75; Chairman, Nigerian Airports Authority (NAA), 1977-78; Chairman, Anambra State Water Board, 1981-83; fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1976; member, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1984; member, Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants, 1984;President, National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS), 1960-61; President and Founder, Hill-Top Arts Theatre, 1970; Chairman, University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Anambra State Branch, 1972-83; 1st National Vice President, University of Ibadan Alumni Association, 1973- 86; National President, University of Ibadan Alumni Association, 1987; Political Party: State Secretary, Anambra State Branch, banned Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP), 1978- 79; State Deputy Chairman, Anambra State Branch, NPP, 1979-81; Traditional Titles: Ezeaputa of Abagana; Obudi He of Enugu Ukwu; Ogbuagu Owu of Ugwueke, Imo State; Igwe ne Zoroha of Neke: Nwaoguine of Nnewi; Hobbies: scrabble, golf, billiards, squash; Official and Home Address: 7 Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu, Anambra State; Telephone: 042-339-654. Bartholomew's School, Enugu, 1942-44, 1947-50, Practising School, Awka, 1944-47,
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