Bonaventure Enemali

Bonaventure Enemali (born 21 June 1984), is a Nigerian politician and the current Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development since 3 June 2019, replacing Nnamdi Onukwuba. He was formerly the Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy from 2018 to 2019.

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Bonaventure Enemali
Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development
Assumed office
3 June 2019
GovernorWillie Obiano
Preceded byNnamdi Onukwuba
Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy
In office
26 March 2018 – 3 June 2019
GovernorWillie Obiano
Preceded byUju Nwogu
Succeeded byAfam Mbanefo
Personal details
Born (1984-06-21) 21 June 1984
Political partyAll Progressives Grand Alliance
Alma materChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Occupation
  • Politician
  • entrepreneur

Early life and education

Enemali 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 preceded 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 preceding to Redeemer's University Nigeria where he received a master's degree in management psychology. In 2019, he received the honororary 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

Enemali 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] In December 2018, he provided one year free health insurance for all the Igala speaking communities in Anambra State.[8] On 3 June 2019, he was re-appointed as the Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development, replacing Nnamdi Onukwuba.[9][10]

Personal life

Enemali is from Odi-Ukwala clan, Enekpa, Nzam, Anambra State, Nigeria.[2] He is of Igala extraction of Anambra State.[6][11] His father was Emmanuel Enemali. His mother was Roseline Enemali. He is the last child in a family of twelve children.[1][12][13]

References
  1. Nwafor, Polycarp (6 October 2020). "'GIS' is my innovative mantra for Anambra land issues – Enemali". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  2. Nwafor, Polycarp (17 October 2020). "'Anambra Land's commissioner, Bonaventure Enemali with many success stories". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. "Gọvanọ Obiano emeela onye Igala kọmishọna n'Anambara". BBC. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. Chukindi, Joe (26 March 2018). "Obiano swears in new Commissioners, charges them to shun corruption". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  6. Ibeh, Nnenna. "Governor Obiano appoints Igala man as commissioner in Anambra (photos)". Legit.ng. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  7. "Anambra to establish Sports Commission – Commissioner". P.M. News. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  8. Okoye, Chibuzor (31 December 2018). "Anambra Youths Commissioner Enemali Provides Free Health Insurance For Igala Communities". ABS Radio TV. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  9. "Gov Obiano reshuffles cabinet". P.M. News. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  10. Elekwa, Emma (30 August 2020). "Anambra sets up Geographic Information System to tackle illegal land taxes". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  11. Igboanugo, Felix (24 April 2020). "Allah/Onugwa, Odekpe communal clash: Government meets stakeholders, sues for Peace". Anambra State Government. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  12. 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.
  13. "Umeh condoles with Anambra Land's Commissioner over mother's death". Daily Times Newspaper. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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