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Under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim is set to become the next Deputy Governor of Anambra State.
Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim has been characterized as a youth leader, mobilizer and political activist.
ghlinks.com.gh features exclusive profile of Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Anambra Deputy Governor
Education
During his education, he studied at Federal Government College, Minna, Niger State, and graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, College of Medicine.
Career
As a doctor, Ibezim began his career at the Nigerian Ministry of Defense before moving to the Government of Anambra State.
Later, he became an acclaimed youth leader, activist, and mobilizer.
Before he was elected, Ibezim served as the Special Advisor to Governor Wille Obiano on Youth Empowerment as well as the Executive Director of ANSACA, the state’s anti-AIDS agency.
Later, he served as the Special Advisor for Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practice, as well as the Managing Director for the Oxygen Production Plant for Anambra State.
Personal Life
He is a native of Ovulu Umuoma village in Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area in Anambra State.
Ibezim is the younger brother to the Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Revd. Alexander Ibezim.
He is a committed Christian, a husband and father to lovely children.
