Anambra Governorship Election: Meet One of the Most Educated Candidates

Anambra Governorship Election: Meet One of the Most Educated Candidates

The governorship candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for Anambra governorship in November, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo is arguably one of the most educated among the candidates.

In this report, Legit.ng brings to you some of his educational achievements according to his website.

1. Dr. Obiora Okonkwo holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Political Science (with distinction), from the Russian Academy of Science, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Moscow.

Obiora is one of the most educated candidate in Anambra.
Obiora Okonkwo is one of the most educated candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election. Photo: Obiora Okonkwo
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2. A Professional Fellowship Doctorate, from the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria; and Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and Mediators of Nigeria.

3. He has a Master of Science Degree in Economics, also, with distinction, from the Russian Peoples Friendship University, Moscow.

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Anambra Governorship Election: Meet the Most Educated Candidate

Anambra Governorship Election: Meet One of the Most Educated Candidate

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4. He also has a First Class in Economics from the Russian Peoples Friendship University, also, in Moscow.

5. He had his early education in Onitsha, Anambra State, where he combined trading at the Main Market and managing a horde of apprentices, with schooling.

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It was reported that Nwosu said President Buhari's led administration has done well for the Anambra people and the southeast region as a whole and deserves to be rewarded.

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The APC's for the governorship election in Anambra had said that he would conduct local government election within the first six months of his first tenure as governor.

He noted the local government was the pillar of rural development, stating that the Obiano administration had deprived people of the state of the grassroots governance that they deserve.

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