Chidi Onyia

Mr. Chidi Onyia is the Commissioner for Solid Minerals in Ebonyi State, serving under the APC-led administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru. His appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to maximizing Ebonyi’s rich mineral resources, including lead, zinc, and limestone, through sustainable and regulated mining. Onyia plays a key role in developing policies that attract investment while safeguarding environmental standards and ensuring host communities benefit from the sector. He is recognized for his drive to make solid minerals a pillar of the state’s economic diversification agenda.