Alfred Achebe
Nigerian traditional ruler
Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR (born 14 May 1941), popularly called Agbogidi is a Nigerian traditional ruler who serves as the 21st and current Obi of Onitsha, a city in Anambra State since 2002.[1] As an Academian, Achebe became the chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University since 2015 after previously being the chancellor of Kogi State University.[2]
| Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe | |
|---|---|
| Obi of Onitsha | |
 Official portrait of the Obi of Onitsha | |
| Reign | 2002 - present |
| Coronation | 14 May 2002 |
| Predecessor | Obi Okechukwu Okagbue (1970 - 2001) |
| Born | 14 May 1941 Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Issue | Ezennia Odiakosa
Chinedu Eziamaka lfunanya Uchenna and Chinwe |
| Father | Akunne Anthony Chinwuba |
| Mother | Chukwuebuka W. O. Achebe |
Career change
Achebe had worked as the chairman of the board of Directors of Unilever Nigeria until his retirement in 2023.[3] He was also the chairman of International Breweries, Nigeria, Director of Royal Dutch Shell Group and others.
References change
- ↑ https://obiofonitsha.com/ His Majesty Nnaemeka A. Achebe OBI OF ONITSHA (CFR, MNI)
- ↑ "Soludo hails Obi of Onitsha at 82". punchng.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ↑ "Obi of Onitsha resigns as chairman of Unilever Nigeria Plc". NAIRAMETRICS.