Alfred Achebe

Nnaemeka Alfred Nnanyelugo Achebe
(CFR), (mni)
Obi of Onitsha
Coronation 14th May, 2002
Born (1941-05-14) 14 May 1941
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Spouse Chinwe Ngozi (née Ononye)
Issue Ezennia Odiakosa
Chinedu
Eziamaka
lfunanya
Uchenna and Chinwe.
Father Akunne Anthony Chinwuba
Mother Chukwuebuka W. O. Achebe

Nnaemeka Alfred Nnanyelugo Achebe CFR, mni (born May 14, 1941) is a Nigerian, banker, royal and the 21st Obi of Onitsha, in Anambra State, South-Eastern Nigeria.[1] He worked in Diamond Bank since 2005, serving several top managerial positions including Managing Director. Between 1988 and 1996, Achebe served as Executive Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company.[2] He is presently chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University since 2015.[3] Earlier, he also served as chancellor of Kogi State University.[4]

Early life and education

Achebe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Stanford University in 1966 and a Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia University.[1]

Career

After graduation from the university, Achebe worked briefly in the United States before he returned to Nigeria in 1972 after the Nigerian civil war and began work with Shell Petroleum Company.[1] He is currently a trustee, National Traditional Rulers Council and its state Chairman in Anambra State.[5]

Life in retirement

Mr. Achebe retired from work in 1995 after reaching the retirement age. However, despite his retirement, he remained passively active within the company which saw him posted to Shell International in London, where he acted as "ambassador at large" for Shell Nigeria [6] He remained in this position until his coronation as Obi of Onitsha in May 2002.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biography of Igwe Nnanyelugo Alfred". dailymedia.com.ng. Daily Media. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe". authorityngr.com. Authority Newspaper. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Chancellor Investiture". abu.edu.ng. Ahmadu Bello University. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  4. ↑ "Nigeria: Achebe Installed Kogi Varsity Chancellor". AllAfrica. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "IOD Nigeria to honour Achebe, Omolayole". Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe". bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
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