Soludo Appoints Mother of Slain ‘Fish Magnet’ as Commissioner for Women Affairs

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi as the new Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. This announcement was made on May 5, 2026, as part of a list of 18 commissioner nominees submitted to the Anambra State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Mrs. Onyekesi is the mother of the late businessman Martin Onyekesi, known as 'Fish Magnet,' who was tragically abducted and murdered last year, an incident that led to significant public outcry. The new cabinet list includes a mix of new appointees and four members from the previous administration, covering various key ministries.

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