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Ogbonnaya Michael Ihunweze Akoma (JP)

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Prolific writer and retired civil servant, turned 56 on the 23rd of October 2015. A native of Isimkpu Arochukwu, he attended ACPS, Amuvi; Methodist College, Uzuakoli; College of Health Technology, Aba; Abia State University, Uturu, and National Open University of Nigeria with additional training in writing. A retired director in Abia State Civil Service and...

Ernest Chibundu Onwumere

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Marketing communicator and media practitioner, clocked 50 on the 12th of November. A native of Amangwu village, Nsibiri was educated at Nnodo Boys Secondary School, Abakaliki and the University of Nigeria. He was Associate Director, Dawn Functions Nigeria Limited and Managing Partner, Remark Consulting. He is a Knight of Saint John International; Secretary General, Nzuko...

Hon. Charles Chukwudi Ubah

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Politician and businessman turned 54 on the 9th of January. A native of Ndiadimoha village, Arondizuogu, Akusinachi attended Iheme Memorial Grammar School, Arondizuogu and the University of Port Harcourt. He is the Executive Director, Island Global; Island Oil Services; Mc. Charlinton Nigeria Ltd and proprietor, Island Stores. He was elected into the Imo State House...

Solomon Nnanna Umeham

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Lecturer and professor of Zoology and Hydrobiology will clock 61 on the 2nd of January, 2016. A native of Ammanagwu village, Solo White was educated at Government Secondary School, Afikpo; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Gent, Belgium and the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was liaison officer, sandwich programme; coordinator, School of...

Andy Ike Ezeani

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Journalist and public servant turned 54 on the 30th of November. A native of Ndiuche village, Arondizuogu, he attended National High School, Arondizuogu; CMS Grammar School and the University of Lagos. He worked as Assistant General Manager and later General Manager, Publications, and later Editorial Board Chairman, Champion Newspapers Ltd. He was Chief Press Secretary...

Daniel Ogbonnaya Kanu

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Freight forwarder and businessman clocked 70 on the 15th of December. A native of Amannagwu village, Orji Ogo was educated at St Paul’s College, Aba; National School for Salesmanship, London; London School of Management and the London School of Advanced Course in Marketing. Ugwu Aro worked with Times Press; IPI Ltd; Triana Shipping; Panalpina World...

Onyeka Onwenu (MFR)

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Broadcast journalist, musician and public servant turned 64 on the 31st of January. A native of Ndianiche Obina etiti, Arondizuogu, the elegant stallion attended Baldwin School, Pennsylvania; Wellesley College, Massachusetts and News School for Social Research, New York. She worked as a TV presenter with NTA and Anambra State TV Enugu before becoming a freelance...

Emmanuel Amugo Orji

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Retired civil servant and author clocked 86 on the 9th of November. A native of Atani village, he is the head of Aro Orji community in Owerri. He was educated at St. Patrick’s College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar and the Nigeria College of Arts, Science and Technology (Now OAU). Ugwu Aro retired from Imo State civil...

Slyverius Ikenegbu Okoli

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Business mogul and community leader clocked 75 on the 10th of January. A native of Umueve village, Ajalli, SIC as he is fondly called was educated at Government College, Umuahia; University College, Ibadan (Nigeria College, Zaria campus) and London University. He was Managing Director, National Oil and Chemical Marketing Company; Chairman and member of the...

Humphrey Nwobu Nwosu

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2015

Professor of political science and former Chairman, National Electoral Committee turned 73 on the 2nd of October. A native of Ajalli, he attended Boy’s Vocational College, Ohafia; Macgregor College, Afikpo and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he bagged a first class degree in political science. He was Commissioner, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and...