Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba
Former Governor, Anambra State
All Progressives Grand Alliance Anambra State
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Bio Summary
Virginia Ngozi Etiaba is a Nigerian politician and educationist who served as Governor of Anambra State from November 2006 to February 2007, making history as Nigeria’s first female state governor. A member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), she assumed office after the impeachment of Governor Peter Obi and later returned the governorship to him following a court ruling. Before politics, she built a distinguished career in education, serving as a teacher, headmistress, and school proprietor in Nnewi. She is widely remembered for breaking gender barriers in Nigerian politics.
Education
- Attended primary and secondary schools in Kawo, Kaduna State
- Obtained a Teacher’s Grade II Certificate
- Trained as a professional educator, with a career spanning over three decades in teaching and school administration
Professional Background
- Teacher and headmistress in several primary schools
- Proprietress of the Bennet Etiaba Memorial Schools in Nnewi, Anambra State
- Educationist with extensive experience in classroom teaching and school management prior to politics
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