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Commissioner for Health — Anambra State

Dr. Afam Obidike

● Currently in Office
🏛 Anambra 🏳️ APGA 📅 May 2026 – Present

📅 Tenure in Office

May 2026 – Present
4 months

Dr. Afam Obidike has been serving as commissioner for health of Anambra State since May 18, 2026, under the APGA Party.

👤 About Dr. Afam Obidike

Dr. Afam Obidike is Commissioner for Health.

📋 Personal Information

Full nameDr. Afam Obidike
Title / RoleCommissioner for Health
StateAnambra State
PartyAPGA
EducationMedical Doctor
In office sinceMay 18, 2026
Geopolitical zoneSE

🏆 Key Achievements

Leads healthcare infrastructure and service delivery.

🏛 Role & Ministry — Health

Dr. Afam Obidike serves as a member of the Anambra State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Health, the office oversees policy and administration of the Health sector in Anambra State.

State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Dr. Afam Obidike was appointed on May 18, 2026.

📊 Anambra State — Key Facts

StateAnambra State
CapitalAwka
ZoneSE
Population5,520,000
MinistryHealth
AppointedMay 18, 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Afam Obidike is the current commissioner of Anambra State, a member of the APGA, in office since May 18, 2026.
The full name is Dr. Afam Obidike.
Dr. Afam Obidike became commissioner of Anambra State on May 18, 2026.
Dr. Afam Obidike is a member of the APGA.