Willie Obiano
Name: Willie Maduabuchi Obiano
Birthday: August 8, 1955
State of origin: Aguleri, Anambra state
Occupation: Politician, banker and technocrat
Zodiac sign: Leo
Political posts: Governor of Anambra State (2014–2022)
Spouse: Ebelechukwu Obiano
Background
Willie Obiano had a bachelor's degree in accountancy from the University of Lagos in 1979 and obtained a Master of Business Administration. He had a beautiful career in the banking industry. Obiano left the banking system to join Nigerian politics.
Professional Highlights
He started his career in the banking sector with First Bank Plc in 1981 before proceeding to Chevron Oil Nigeria Plc as an accountant, he rose to the position of chief internal auditor.
He joined the Fidelity Bank as deputy manager and head of the audit unit and rose to prominence as an executive director in October 2003.
Political career
- Obiano joined Nigerian politics and contested in the 2013 Anambra state gubernatorial elections on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
- He succeeded Peter Obi and was sworn in on 17 March 2014.
- He was re-elected in 2017 under APGA for a second term.
- His tenure ended on March 17, 2022.
- He strengthened state security by establishing Operation Kpochakpo to combat crime during his tenure.
