Esther Onyekesi
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Esther Onyekesi has been serving as commissioner for women affairs and social development of Anambra State since May 18, 2026, under the APGA Party.
👤 About Esther Onyekesi
Esther Onyekesi champions women and social development.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Esther Onyekesi |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development |
| State | Anambra State |
| Party | APGA |
| In office since | May 18, 2026 |
| Geopolitical zone | SE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Promotes gender equality and social welfare.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Women Affairs and Social Development
Esther Onyekesi serves as a member of the Anambra State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, the office oversees policy and administration of the Women Affairs and Social Development 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. Esther Onyekesi was appointed on May 18, 2026.
📊 Anambra State — Key Facts
| State | Anambra State |
| Capital | Awka |
| Zone | SE |
| Population | 5,520,000 |
| Ministry | Women Affairs and Social Development |
| Appointed | May 18, 2026 |