Who Is Ogechi Ololo? Here Are All The Things To Know About Nigeria’s First ‘Commissioner For Happiness’


 

Ogechi Ololo, the younger sister of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, made headlines when she was appointed Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment in the state.

While it’s easy to assume that the move was impulsive and solely intended to grant the governor’s sister a political position, examining Mrs. Ogechi’s background reveals a more nuanced perspective.

On a closer look, there is more to Honorable Mrs. Ogechi Ololo, and this is everything you need to know about her and what she was doing before her new political appointment.

Ogechi Ololo

1. She was a political office holder before her new appointment

Mrs. Ogechi Ololo was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Internal & Domestic Affairs to the governor before being named the new Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment.

2. She co-founded a foundation for people with special needs with her husband

She and her husband founded the Chinyerem Hope Foundation to contribute to society, particularly those with special needs.

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3. Mrs. Ogechi is a Master’s degree holder

According to the Imo State blog site, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with extensive experience in business management and entrepreneurship, having served as vice president for a global telecom services company.

4. She is married with four kids

Hon. Mrs. Ogechi, as she is popularly called, is happily married with four kids, according to reports.

5. A parody account has been opened in her name on Twitter

Since her swearing-in alongside 28 other people on Monday, many have taken to Twitter to troll Mrs. Ogechi over the ‘unreasonable’ political appointment that was given to her. A parody account was opened in her name on Twitter, bashing her trolls just as much as she is being bashed.