Athanasius Nneji Achonu was born on May 31, 1959 in Imo State. He is a successful Nigerian businessman and politician who has exceptional leadership skills, innovative ideas, and charisma and he is an inspiration to many young entrepreneurs around the world.
Athan Achonu was declared the Labour Party (LP) Governorship flag bearer after winning the primary election held in Owerri on April 15, 2023. In the primary election, he had 134 votes while his rival Jack Ogunewe has 121 votes.
Athan Achonu Profile
Full Name: Athanasius Nneji Achonu
Nickname: one arm general
Date of Birth: May 31, 1959
Age: 63 years old
State of Origin: Imo State
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christian
Spouse: Information not yet available
Profession: Entrepreneur, Politician
Net Worth: $
Athan Achonu Early Life and Education
Athanasius Nneji Achonu was born on May 31, 1959 in Imo State. He completed his early education at Madonna High School, Imo State, and Government College Umuahia, Abia. Athan Achonu completed his studies at John Cabot University, Italy.
Athan Achonu Career
Athan Achonu is a successful businessman who has over the years recorded great achievements in the business world. He has several companies which he built from starch and took them to an enviable peak. He is the founder of Nejach Engineering Limited, Mathan Nigeria Limited, Okebaram Resources Limited, Chia Enterprises Limited, and Orient Refining Company Nigeria Limited.
In 2015, Athan Achonu contested and won the Imo South Senatorial seat under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). However, he did not occupy the position for long because the Appeal Court upturned his election at the instance of the candidate of the Accord party that the Athan Party’s logo was not included in the ballot paper used in the National Assembly election. So, his seat was given to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Benjamin Uwajumogu.
On April 15, 2023, Athan Achonu was declared the Labour Party (LP) Governorship flag bearer after winning the primary election held in Owerri. In the primary election, he had 134 votes while his rival Jack Ogunewe has 121 votes.
Athan Achonu Personal Life
Athan Achonu is married and the couple is blessed with kids. However, information about Athan Achonu’s personal life is not available online.
Athan Achonu Net Worth
Athan Achonu is a successful businessman and politician whose net worth is not yet estimated.
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