Bonaventure Enemali // (born 21 June 1984), is a Nigerian politician and a former Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development from 3 June 2019 to 17 March 2022, replacing Nnamdi Onukwuba. He is the founder of Expression 1 Awka. From 2018 to 2019, he served as the Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy.
Bonaventure Enemali | |
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| Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development | |
| In office 3 June 2019 – 17 March 2022 | |
| Governor | Willie Obiano |
| Preceded by | Nnamdi Onukwuba |
| Succeeded by | Offornze Amucheazi |
| Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy | |
| In office 26 March 2018 – 3 June 2019 | |
| Governor | Willie Obiano |
| Preceded by | Uju Nwogu |
| Succeeded by | Afam Mbanefo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1984 |
| Political party | All Progressives Grand Alliance |
| Alma mater | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University |
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Early life and education
editEnemali started his primary education in 1990 at Ogbe Primary School Nzam. In 1996, he moved to St. Charles College, Onitsha, finishing in 2002. In 2003, he went on to Anambra State University (now, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), where he graduated with a degree in business administration. In 2014, he received an abridged masters in business administration from Metropolitan School Of Business Management, before going to Redeemer's University Nigeria where he received a master's degree in management psychology. In 2019, he received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Commonwealth University, London and a master class certificate in business management and leadership from the London Graduate School in October 2019.[1][2] He did his mandatory National Youth Service Corps in Sapele, Delta State, where he received the NYSC Merit Award in 2008, for his work on HIV/AIDS.[3]
Career
editEnemali started his career working with People Against HIV/AIDS in Barracks (PAHAB) as program officer from 2008 to 2009. In 2008, he founded African Child Social Empowerment Centre. In 2009, he worked at Emzor Pharmaceutical, starting as Admin/HR supervisor, before becoming Admin/HR manager. He is the chairman of Greenland Farms, Rose Specialist Hospital, Essential Cargo Handling and Logistics and the co-founder of bosshalls.com. He has worked as board member of Anambra State Investment, Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Anambra State Boundary Committee (SBC) and chairman of National Youth Service Corps governing board in Anambra State. He is a member of Certified management consultant, Chartered Association of Business Administrators and fellow of Institute Management Consultant, Chartered Association of Business Administrators, Canada.[2][4]
On 26 March 2018, Enemali was appointed as Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy by the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, replacing Uju Nwogu.[5][6][7][8] In December 2018, he provided one year free health insurance for all the Igala speaking communities in Anambra State.[9] On 3 June 2019, he was re-appointed as the Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development, replacing Nnamdi Onukwuba.[10][11] In 2020, he founded Expression 1 Awka.[12][13] On 17 March 2022, he left office as the Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development and was replaced by Offornze Amucheazi after the expiration of Obiano's tenure as executive governor of Anambra State.[14]
Personal life
editEnemali is from Odi-Ukwala clan, Enekpa, Nzam, Anambra State, Nigeria.[2] He is of Igala extraction of Anambra State.[7][15] His father was Emmanuel Enemali. His mother was Roseline Enemali. He is the last child in a family of twelve children.[1][16][17]
References
edit- ^ a b Nwafor, Polycarp (6 October 2020). "'GIS' is my innovative mantra for Anambra land issues – Enemali". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Nwafor, Polycarp (17 October 2020). "'Anambra Land's commissioner, Bonaventure Enemali with many success stories". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Gọvanọ Obiano emeela onye Igala kọmishọna n'Anambara". BBC. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Okpala, Chisom (26 October 2018). "ANAMBRA SWEARS-IN 2018 BATCH 'C' CORPS MEMBERS, URGES THEM ON SELFLESS SERVICE YEAR". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Enemali, Anambra Commissioner for Lands escapes death". The Sun Nigeria. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Chukindi, Joe (26 March 2018). "Obiano swears in new Commissioners, charges them to shun corruption". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b Ibeh, Nnenna (27 March 2018). "Governor Obiano appoints Igala man as commissioner in Anambra (photos)". Legit.ng. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Anambra to establish Sports Commission – Commissioner". P.M. News. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Okoye, Chibuzor (31 December 2018). "Anambra Youths Commissioner Enemali Provides Free Health Insurance For Igala Communities". ABS Radio TV. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Gov Obiano reshuffles cabinet". P.M. News. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Elekwa, Emma (30 August 2020). "Anambra sets up Geographic Information System to tackle illegal land taxes". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Nwafor, Polycarp (30 November 2020). "Anambra Commissioner 'Enemali' set to host annual worship service tagged "Expression1"". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ Ndu, John (14 December 2020). "We'll Build A Worship Centre in Awka — Enemali". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ Alokwe, Gab (12 April 2022). "Anambra Commissioner For Lands, Amucheazi Promises Improved Service Delivery". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Igboanugo, Felix (24 April 2020). "Allah/Onugwa, Odekpe communal clash: Government meets stakeholders, sues for Peace". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ Alokwe, Gab (7 January 2020). "LATE MOTHER OF ANAMBRA LANDS' COMMISSIONER, ROSELINE ENEMALI LAID TO REST AT NZAM". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Umeh condoles with Anambra Land's Commissioner over mother's death". Daily Times Newspaper. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.