Anthony Anenih
Anthony Akhakon Anenih | |
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Minister of Works and Housing | |
In office 1999–2003 | |
Succeeded by | Isaiah Balat |
Personal details | |
Born | Uzenema-Arue, Uromi, Nigeria | 4 August 1933
Died | 28 October 2018 | (aged 85)
Spouse | Josephine Anenih |
Anthony Akhakon "Tony" Anenih (4 August 1933 – 28 October 2018) was a Nigerian politician who was appointed Minister of Works and Housing in 1999.[1]
Background
Anenih was born in Uzenema-Arue in
Early political career
Anenih was State Chairman of the
Anenih was a member of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM),
Minister of Works and Housing
Chief Anenih was appointed Minister of Works and Housing in 1999. He subsequently became Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PDP.[3]
Controversies
In October 2009, a senate committee issued a report on their investigation into the use of more than N300 billion in the transport sector during the Obasanjo administration. The committee recommended prosecution of thirteen former Ministers, including Anenih, saying he had awarded contracts without budgetary provision.[5] In November 2009, the Senate indefinitely shelved consideration of the report.[6]
In October 2009, the Central Bank of Nigeria released a list of customers with major debt to five recently audited banks. It reported that, through Mettle Energy and Gas limited, Chief Tony Anenih and Osahon Asemota owed N2,065 million.[7] Anenih said he had nothing to do with Mettle Energy and Gas Limited, and said he had written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Farida Waziri, urging the commission to investigate the matter.[8]
Personal life
He was married to Josephine Anenih, a lawyer, who was the chairperson of the Federation of Women Lawyers from 1994 to 2000. She was appointed minister of Women Affairs on 6 April 2010, when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced his new cabinet.[9]
Death
Anenih died on 28 October 2018, and was buried in his hometown in Uromi, his burial was attended by many influential people in the country. Until his death, he was the Iyasele of Esan Land .[10]
References
- ^ Bello, Elijah (4 November 2018). "From policeman to political juggernaut: The story of Anthony Anenih". Businessday NG. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "OBITUARY: Tony Anenih: Nigeria's 'Mr Fix It'". 29 October 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d Tony Ikpasaja (4 August 2009). "Anenih: Driving Nigeria From Uromi". Leadership Nigeria. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Seyi Oduyela. "Alhaji Abubakar Atiku: The Face Of An Opportunist". Dawodu. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ "N300 Billion Transportation Contracts - Senate Report Indicts Anenih, Okonjo-Iweala, Ciroma". Vanguard. 12 October 2009. Archived from the original on 15 October 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Emmanuel Aziken (5 November 2009). "Senate suspends N300bn contract report". Vanguard. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ ISAAC ANUMIHE; OMODELE ADIGUN; MADUKA NWEKE; KELECHI MGBOJI; TITUS NWOKOJI; LOUIS IBA (16 October 2009). "CBN releases fresh debtors' list, includes Marwa, Pat Utomi, Tony Anenih, Fasawe". OnlineNigeria. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Yusuf Alli (16 October 2009). "Anger, shock over list of troubled banks' debtors". The Nation. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ "Ministers - the Profiles". ThisDay. 7 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 April 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ^ "Dogara mourns Tony Anenih". Retrieved 24 January 2019.