Margaret Brownson Usen
Margaret Obi | |
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| First Lady of Anambra State | |
| In role 17 March 2006 – 17 March 2014 | |
| Governor | Peter Obi |
| Preceded by | Faith Vedelago |
| Succeeded by | Ebelechukwu Obiano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margaret Brownson Usen September 9, 1974 |
| Spouse | Peter Obi (m. 1992) |
| Children | 2 |
Margaret Brownson Obi (née Usen; born 9 September 1974), is a Nigerian philanthropist, businesswoman and human-rights advocate.[1] She served as the First Lady of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014 during the administration of her husband, Peter Obi.[2]
Biography
Margaret Obi was born Margaret Brownsen Usen in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.[3]
She married Peter Gregory Obi in 1992. He was Governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014 and thus she served as First Lady of Anambra State between 2006 and 2014.
She is a promoter of women's and children's rights and during her role as First Lady, she helped established projects and programs through Anambra State's Ministry of Women Affairs.[4][5] She also urged the appointment of more women into government positions through the National Gender Affirmative Action.[6]
In January 2025, she gave ₦100,000 each to 300 women in Agulu, as part of a support to local SMEs.[7]
She supported her husband during his presidential campaign in 2023 as the candidate of the Labour Party.[8]
References
- ↑ "Margaret Obi Biography: Get to Know Peter Obi's Wife". 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ Awonusi, Abiola (2022-07-08). "5 things you probably did not know about Peter Obi's wife, Margaret Brownson Usen - Goldmyne TV". Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ Oroo, Brian (2025-10-31). "The legacy of Margaret Brownson Usen truly speaks for itself - Legit.ng". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ Nwokedi, Edith (20 October 2008). "Nigeria: New Dawn for Anambra Women". All Africa.com. Vanguard Nigeria.
- ↑ "Obi's wife donates items to 50 communities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Anambra: Gender Bill for what?". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 July 2011.
- ↑ "Peter Obi's wife empowers women with ₦30 million". The Eagle Online. 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Nigeria is worth fighting for - says Obi's wife Margaret". The Punch. 3 January 2023.