Biography of Willie Obiano, Career and Personal Life
Willie Maduabuchi Obiano is a Nigerian Politician, Banker and Technocrat. Willie Obiano was born on August 8,1955 in Aguleri, in Anambra State to the family of Christiana and Philip Obiano. He is the fourth Governor of Anambra State.
Willie Obiano Profile
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Name
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Willie Obiano |
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Real Name |
Willie Maduabuchi Obiano |
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Date of Birth |
August 8,1955 |
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Age |
65 Years (2020) |
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Profession |
Politician |
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Political Party |
All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) |
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Known for |
20th Governor of Anambra State |
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State of Origin |
Anambra State |
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Tribe |
Igbo |
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Religion |
Christian |
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Spouse |
Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu V Obiano |
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Net Worth |
$300 million |
Educational background
Obiano obtained his primary and secondary education before proceeding to University of Lagos where he obtained a B.Sc in Accountancy in 1979. He later obtained a Masters Degree from the same university
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Career
Willie Obiano began his career as a Banker in 1981 at the First Bank of Nigeria. He proceeded to join Chevron Oil Nigerian PLC as an accountant. While at Chevron Willie Obiano rose to the position of a Chief Internal Auditor.
In 1991, Willie Obiano joined Fidelity Bank as Deputy Manager and head of Audit unit and rose to the position of Executive Director on October 2003.
In 2013, Obiano left the banking sector to join politics. Obiano contested for the November 2013 gubernatorial election under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and emerged the Fourth Governor of Anambra state.
Willie Obiano was elected for a second term in Office in November 2017.
In March 2022, Willie Obiano handed over to Prod Charles Soludo following the expiration of his tenure as governor of Anambra state.
Arrest by EFCC
FEW hours after handing over to Prof Soludo, Willie Obiano and his wife Ebelechukwu Obiano was arrested by the officers of the Economic and Financials Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Murtala Mohammed Airport.
Personal life
Obiano is married to Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu V Obiano
Willie Obiano Net Worth
According to Nigeriainfopedia, Willie Obiano is estimated to worth $300 million.
