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 resume duties immediately.
