Anthony Okorie Ani

Senator, Ebonyi South

All Progressives Congress Ebonyi State

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Anthony Okorie Ani is the current senator representing Ebonyi South under the APC. A professor of agricultural extension and former university pro-chancellor, he transitioned into politics in 2024 following a by-election. His leadership style reflects a strong academic foundation, focusing on rural development, evidence-based policy, and grassroots empowerment. Senator Ani is widely regarded as a scholar-legislator bringing technocratic insight to legislative service.

Education

First School Leaving Certificate – Onicha Central School, Egunkwo Onicha (1978)
WASSCE – Government Secondary School, Owutu Edda (1983)
B.Sc. in Vocational Agriculture – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1989)
M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Administration – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1992)
Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology – University of Maiduguri (2002)

Professional Background

Assistant Lecturer, University of Maiduguri (1994); became Professor in 2006
Professor of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (from 2013)
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Ebonyi State University (2015–2017)
Served in multiple national academic roles: NUC accreditation panels, external examiner, editorial board member
Authored over 110 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks

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