Virginia Etiaba
Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba CON (born 11 November 1942) is a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Anambra State, a state in South-Eastern Nigeria, from November 2006 to February 2007. Etiaba is the first woman to serve as governor of a Nigerian state.
Virginia Etiaba | |
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Governor of Anambra State | |
In office 2 November 2006 – 9 February 2007 | |
Preceded by | Peter Obi |
Succeeded by | Peter Obi |
Personal details | |
Born | Virginia Ngozi Etiaba 11 November 1942 Nnewi, Anambra |
She was instated as the previous governor, Peter Obi, was impeached by the state legislature for alleged gross misconduct. She transferred her powers back to Obi three months later when an appeal court nullified the impeachment.
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