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Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development — Anambra State

Esther Onyekesi

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

📅 Tenure in Office

May 2026 – Present
2 months

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 nameEsther Onyekesi
Title / RoleCommissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development
StateAnambra State
PartyAPGA
In office sinceMay 18, 2026
Geopolitical zoneSE

🏆 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

StateAnambra State
CapitalAwka
ZoneSE
Population5,520,000
MinistryWomen Affairs and Social Development
AppointedMay 18, 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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The full name is Esther Onyekesi.
Esther Onyekesi became commissioner of Anambra State on May 18, 2026.
Esther Onyekesi is a member of the APGA.