Anambra Central senatorial district
Senatorial district in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anambra Central senatorial district in Anambra State is one of the three Senatorial Districts in the State. It has seven local government areas. They are Awka North, Awka South, Njikoka, Anaocha, Idemili North, Idemili South and Dunukofia.[1][2][3][4] There are 1,556 polling units (Pus) and 109 registration areas (RAs) as of 2019. INEC office in Amawbia, Awka South LGA is the collation centre. This Senatorial District covers the Anambra State Capital, Awka, and its environs. It also has prominent and notable people.
Notable people in Anambra Central senatorial district
The following people are the most notable politicians in the central senatorial zone of Anambra State:
- Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh Senator Present
- Uche Ekwunife, Former Senator
- Micheal Ajegbo, Former Senator
- Peter Obi, Former Governor of Anambra State
- Dora Akunyili, Former NAFDAC Chairman
- Tony Muonagor, Actor and Musician
- Ifeanyi Okoye, Juhel Pharmaceutical
Notable places in Anambra Central senatorial district
These are the most notable places in the central senatorial zone:
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka
- Paul University
- Government House, Awka
- Professor Kenneth Dike State Central e-Library, Awka
List of senators representing Anambra Central
| Senators | Party | Year | Assembly | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ajegbo | PDP | 1999-2007 | 4th | |
| 2007 - 2011 | 6th | |||
 Uche Ekwunife | PDP | 2011-2018 | 7th | Sacked by the court and replaced by Victor Umeh |
| Victor Umeh | APGA | 2018-2019 | 8th | Completed Uche Ekwunife's term |
| Uche Ekwunife | PDP | 2019–2023 | 9th | Former Senator Anambra Central Officially handed over to Umeh |
| Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh | Labour Party | 2023 | 10th | Present Senator Representing Anambra Central |
References
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- ^ "Anambra Central senatorial election to proceed Saturday - INEC - Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Another Titanic Legal Battle for Anambra Central Senatorial District". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Finally, INEC Declares Ekwunife Winner of Anambra Central Senatorial Election". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
