President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of a legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja.

She was born in Onitsha, Anambra State on May 17, 1961. Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, actress and politician.  In 2006, she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a supporting role.

Previously, she was the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts.

She is expected to assume duties immediately.

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