Annie Okonkwo Explained

Clement Annie Okonkwo
Office1:Senator for Anambra Central
Term Start1:29 May 2007
Term End1:May 2011
Predecessor1:Emmanuel Anosike
Successor1:Chris Ngige
Birth Name:Clement Annie Okonkwo
Birth Date:23 May 1960
Birth Place:Ojoto, Anambra State, Federation of Nigeria
Death Place:United States
Alma Mater:Harvard University
University of Lagos

Clement Annie Okonkwo (; 23 May 1960 – 7 June 2023) was a Nigerian politician and business mogul. He was elected Nigerian Senator for the Anambra Central constituency, taking office on 29 May 2007. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[1]

Okonkwo was born on 23 May 1960 in Ojoto, near Onitsha in Anambra State.[2] He obtained an Advanced Diploma in Management, Harvard University, USA (1997–1998), Advanced Diploma in Commercial Law and Practice, University of Lagos (1995–1997) and Advanced Diploma in Marketing, University of Lagos (1994–1995).[1] Entering business, he built a conglomerate employing over 7,000 people that includes firms such as Reliance Telecomm, Clemco Industries, Modern Communications (satellite TV Network), MacClemm Marketing Communications, Sunflower Nigeria and Pentagon Oil.[2]

After taking his seat in the Senate, he was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroleum Resources, Police Affairs, Environment (vice-chairman) and Agriculture.[1] In a mid-term evaluation of Senators in May 2009, ThisDay noted that he had sponsored a bill for the Federal Government to make essential commodities accessible and affordable to Nigerians, and a bill to establish the Nigerians Citizens in Diaspora Commission.[3] He was a contender in the February 2010 elections for Anambra State Governor.[4] However, he lost to the incumbent, Peter Obi, who was reelected.[5]

Okonkwo died in the United States on 7 June 2023, at the age of 63.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sen. Annie Okonkwo . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203526/http://www.nassnig.org/senate/member.php?senator=28&page=1&state=6 . dead . 3 March 2016 . National Assembly of Nigeria . 15 June 2010.
  2. Web site: About Annie . Annie Okonkwo . 15 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090614094442/http://senatorannieokonkwo.com/About%20Sanator%20Annie%20Okonkwo.html . 14 June 2009 .
  3. Web site: An Improved Senate, But Some Uninspiring Senators... . ThisDay . 24 May 2009. 15 June 2010.
  4. Web site: Okonkwo Vs Obi – A Paradoxical Challenge . ThisDay . Charles Onyekamuo . 30 August 2009. 15 June 2010.
  5. Web site: Obi Re-elected Anambra State Governor...(UPDATED) . 2 July 2010. ThisDay . 7 February 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100212105816/http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=165947 . 12 February 2010. dead .
  6. News: Senator Annie Okonkwo is dead . 8 June 2023 . Daily Post . 8 June 2023.