Librarian and banker, clocked 59 on the 16th of July, 2017. A native of Atani village, Amara Obi Nwanyi attended Virginia State University; Adelphi University, Garden City USA and the Abia State University, Uturu. She was lecturer, Abia State University; Head, Personnel Department, Liberty Bank Plc; Head, Human Resources, Restral Consulting Ltd and HR Adviser, MTN before relocating to the USA. A member of many professional bodies, she is married to Chima Dike and blessed with children.