Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Anambra State |
| Headquarters | 6396+W83 ADP Complex, Awka, 420107 |
| Ministry executive |
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| Website | anambrastate |
The Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture (ASMA) is the ministry of the government of Anambra State that provides support and information for agriculture. It is headed by a commissioner and the current is Foster Ihejiofor.
History
[edit]The ministry was created in 1991. It trained about 100 farmers from the three senatorial zones of Anambra State in 2016.[1]
Commissioners
[edit]The following is a list of the commissioners since the ministry was created:
| Name | Years in Office | Governor |
|---|---|---|
| G. C. Ezenagu[2] | 2010 – 2014 | Peter Obi |
| Nnamdi Meko[3] | 2014 – 2015 | Willie Obiano |
| Afam Mbanefo[4] | 2015 – 2019 | Willie Obiano |
| Nnamdi Onukwuba[5] | 2019 – 2021 | Willie Obiano |
| Foster Ihejiofor[6] | 2022 – Present | Charles Soludo |
References
[edit]- ^ Osewezina, Williams (22 April 2016). "Farmers In Anambra Get Value Chain Development Training". Channels Television. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Eribake, Akintayo (2 April 2010). "Obi swears in new commissioners, advisers". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Anambra Governor, Obiano swears in 19 commissioners, 10 special assistants". Premium Times. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Ujumadu, Vincent (18 May 2015). "Obiano swears in 5 new commissioners". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Gov Obiano reshuffles cabinet". PMNews Nigeria. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Ujumadu, Vincent (8 April 2022). "Anambra legislature confirms Soludo's 20 Commissioners-nominees". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 July 2025.