Ifeatu Chinedu Onejeme
Hon. Ifeatu Chinedu Onejeme | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Finance | |
| In office 2022 – 14 September 2023 | |
| Governor | Chukwuma Soludo |
| Preceded by | Himself (under previous administration) |
| Succeeded by | Chiamaka Nnake (acting) |
| Commissioner for Finance | |
| In office 2014–2022 | |
| Governor | Willie Obiano |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupation | Accountant, banker, public administrator |
| Profession | Chartered accountant |
Ifeatu Chinedu Onejeme is a Nigerian politician and public finance administrator who served as the Commissioner for Finance in Anambra State, Nigeria.[1] He was a member of the Anambra State Executive Council under Governors Willie Obiano and Chukwuma Soludo, playing a key role in the state's financial administration over several years.[2]
Career
Onejeme served as Commissioner for Finance during the administration of Governor Willie Obiano.[3] Following the inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in 2022, he was reappointed to the position, continuing his involvement in the management of the state's finances and economic policies.[4]
During his tenure, Onejeme was responsible for matters relating to fiscal planning, budgeting, and revenue administration in Anambra State. He regularly addressed issues concerning public finance and economic development. In 2022, he emphasized the importance of improving internally generated revenue and tackling revenue leakages as part of broader efforts to strengthen the state's financial position.[5]
In September 2023, Onejeme resigned from his position as Commissioner for Finance. Governor Chukwuma Soludo accepted the resignation and commended his service to the state, noting that he had spent approximately nine and a half years in the role across two successive administrations.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Ilozue, Chukwujekwu (2023-09-16). "Mass Resignation In Anambra Exco As Another Commissioner Bows Out". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ Ovat, Michael (2023-09-19). "My resignation voluntary, no rift with Gov Soludo — Ex-finance commissioner". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ Chinagorom, Ugwu (September 16, 2023). "Soludo speaks on report of 'forced resignation' of finance commissioner". Premium Times. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
- ↑ "Full list of Commissioners, special advisers appointed by Soludo". Vanguard. 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Leakages responsible for Anambra's poor IGR, says commissioner". Punch Newspapers. 9 July 2022.
- ↑ "Anambra finance commissioner resigns". Punch Newspapers. 14 September 2023.
- ↑ "Soludo accepts Onejeme's resignation as Anambra Commissioner for Finance". Anambra Daily. 15 September 2023.