Emeka Ananaba

Chief
Emeka Ananaba
Deputy Governor of Abia State
In office
29 May 2011 – 29 May 2015
GovernorTheodore Orji
Preceded byEric Acho Nwakanma
Succeeded byUde Oko Chukwu
Personal details
Born (1945-03-31) 31 March 1945 (age 79)
Obegu, Ugwunagbo, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia State, Nigeria)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
SpouseNnenne Ananaba
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka
Occupation
  • Politician
  • military officer
  • pharmacist
Military career
Allegiance
Branch
Years of service1964–1970
RankColonel
Unit
  • 4th Commando Brigade[1]
  • Ginger Brigade[1]
Battles/warsNigerian Civil War
Alma materNigeria Air Force Military Training School
Other workPharmacist

Chief Sir Emeka Ananaba (born 31 March 1945) is a Nigerian retired military officer, pharmacist and politician who served as the deputy governor of Abia State from 2011 to 2015 under Governor Theodore Orji.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b Ogbonnaya, Uwadiegwu (23 March 2018). "Joseph 'Hannibal' Achuzia: Super-Biafran patriot". The Sun. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Nigeria: Governor Orji Dumps Deputy, Picks Ananaba as Running Mate". Daily Champion. Lagos. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via AllAfrica.
  3. ^ Nwabughiogu, Levinus (2 May 2015). "Abia: The making of first Ngwa Governor". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 March 2022.