From Ijeoma John, Nnewi
Many people across Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ekwusigo and beyond have heard the name Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna. His name is not new on the political, academic, or social landscape. He is widely respected, deeply admired, and increasingly recognized as one of the brightest and most accomplished young leaders to emerge from our constituency in recent years.
Among youths, entrepreneurs, students, and everyday people, he has become more than a popular name; he is a symbol of public trust, competence, resilience, and purposeful leadership. Fondly identified with the spirit of Good Governance and Results-Based Leadership, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna has earned his reputation not through empty promises, but through excellence, discipline, visible achievement, and consistent commitment to development.
Yet, for many who hear his name echoing strongly in discussions about the future of Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo, the question has been:
Who exactly is Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna?
The truth is that Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna is not a newcomer seeking relevance, nor is he an aspirant driven by ambition alone. He is a man of capacity, tested intelligence, verified excellence, and deep preparation. He represents the kind of credible and competent leadership that emerges only at defining moments in the life of a people.
A MIND BUILT FOR EXCELLENCE
Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna is first and foremost a man of exceptional academic depth and intellectual distinction. From his early years as a schoolboy, he stood out as an outstanding student, earning a remarkable SSCE result that set the foundation for a lifetime of excellence.
His brilliance became even more evident during his pre-science programme at the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Ufuma Campus, where he made history that still stands till today as the first and only student to clear all courses with distinctions, emerging overall best. This record remains unbeaten, underscoring a rare level of discipline, focus, and mental sharpness.
His intellectual superiority was so outstanding that even outside the classroom he excelled. During a highly competitive Intercontinental Bank recruitment screening, which attracted over a thousand candidates nationwide, Amb. Ikebunwa emerged overall best, topping the examination.
This was not accidental. It was proof of a consistently sharp, analytical mind that excels under pressure.
SCHOLAR, ENGINEER, LECTURER
Amb. Ikebunwa pursued his first degree, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, one of the most rigorous disciplines in higher education. Despite his deep involvement in student leadership and activism, he never compromised academic excellence.
He graduated with such an impressive result that today he lectures in the same department, shaping young engineers and impacting future innovators.
This transition from student to lecturer in such a demanding technical field speaks volumes about his mastery, intellect, and ability to impart knowledge.
GLOBALLY CERTIFIED AND FUTURE-READY
Beyond his core discipline, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna has continuously invested in global competitiveness and modern relevance. He is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (NIIT, 2010), a Google Certified Digital Marketer (2017), a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified in Dubai (2022), professionally trained in Cybersecurity through Halogen in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. He also attended the UNIZIK Business School, where he studied Business Plan Sustainability for Small Enterprises, graduating in 2022.
To reflect his moral grounding and balanced worldview, he holds a Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies from TWM, Michigan, USA.
His participation in national and international trainings, including the National Youth Summit on Crime Prevention by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), further exposed him to policy awareness and national development thinking.
A LEADER WITH LEGISLATIVE EXPOSURE
What makes Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna even more distinguished is that he is not only academically sound, but also legislatively prepared. Having served as a Senior Legislative Aide in the State House of Assembly, he understands governance from the inside out. He understands how bills are sponsored and pushed, how lobbying works, how budgets are interrogated, how constituency projects are sourced and attracted, and how real legislative impact is delivered. He is, without exaggeration, a round peg in a round hole.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Beyond academics and politics, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna is also a successful entrepreneur and employer of labour. As the CEO of Palms Limited, he has grown a multimillion-naira real estate enterprise that continues to empower countless individuals across sectors.
Rising from a humble background, he built himself through resilience, discipline, and sheer hard work.
A devoted family man and God-fearing individual, Lotanna understands the everyday struggles of ordinary people because he has personally lived that reality.
LEADERSHIP ROOTED IN RESULTS, NOT RHETORICS
Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna is a strong believer in the “Gosim Ka M Fu N’anya” philosophy, a leadership style driven by visible, evidence-based results, not empty promises or political showmanship.
His focus is not on wads of money to share, nor godfather-backed politics. His focus is competence, capacity, and measurable progress.
THE CHOICE BEFORE US IN 2027
As Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo approaches another defining political season, our constituency must understand that the future requires a marketable winner, not an experiment.
We need a Representative who is brilliant and intellectually equipped, legislatively exposed, youthful, vibrant, and visionary, academically verified, politically grounded, competent, credible, and ready. Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna embodies all of these qualities.
Amb. Ikebunwa understands what's at stake for his people. He is not running because it is fashionable, he is running because competence demands it, because development requires it, because the people deserve better and because the best brain must represent us.
Today, among all sons and daughters of Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo today, one name continues to stand tall. That name is Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, a man prepared by excellence, refined by knowledge, strengthened by experience, and driven by genuine service. He is a bridge-builder across our constituency, a symbol of youth competence, and a blessing waiting to happen for our people.