Nine things to know about late Senator Annie Okonkwo

Senator Annie Okonkwo, who represented Anambra Central, is dead.
A family source said he died in the United States where he had been receiving treatment.

Here are nine things to know about late Senator Annie Okonkwo:

1. Clement Annie Okonkwo was born on May 23, 1960 in Ojoto, near Onitsha in Anambra State.
2. He was 63.
3. He was a Nigerian politician and business mogul.
4. He was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
5. He obtained an Advanced Diploma in Management, Harvard University, USA (1997–1998),
6. He Obtained an Advanced Diploma in Commercial Law and Practice, University of Lagos (1995–1997) and Advanced Diploma in Marketing, University of Lagos (1994–1995).

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Nine things to know about late Senator Annie Okonkwo
Annie Okonkwo
Samuel Oamen
June 8, 2023
Senator Annie Okonkwo, who represented Anambra Central, is dead.
A family source said he died in the United States where he had been receiving treatment.

Here are nine things to know about late Senator Annie Okonkwo:

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1. Clement Annie Okonkwo was born on May 23, 1960 in Ojoto, near Onitsha in Anambra State.
2. He was 63.
3. He was a Nigerian politician and business mogul.
4. He was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
5. He obtained an Advanced Diploma in Management, Harvard University, USA (1997–1998),
6. He Obtained an Advanced Diploma in Commercial Law and Practice, University of Lagos (1995–1997) and Advanced Diploma in Marketing, University of Lagos (1994–1995).
7. 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.
8. After taking his seat in the Senate, he was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroleum Resources, Police Affairs, Environment (vice-chairman) and Agriculture.
9. He was a contender in the February 2010 elections for Anambra State Governor, he lost to Peter Obi, who was reelected.