Edwin Ume-Ezeoke
Nigerian lawyer and politician (1935–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edwin Ume-Ezeoke // ⓘ CFR (8 September 1935 – 1 August 2011) was a Nigerian politician and lawyer by profession.[1] He served as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria during the Second Nigerian Republic (1979-1983).[2] He held numerous positions in Nigeria such as National Chairman, All Nigeria Peoples Party. He was a 4th Degree Knight of St. Mulumba and also held the traditional titles of Ezenwakaenyi 1 and Ihe anyi jiri ka mba of Amichi, Nnewi South L.G.A. of Anambra State.
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Edwin Ume-Ezeoke | |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
In office 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983 | |
Preceded by | Ibrahim Jalo Waziri (1966) |
Succeeded by | Chaha Biam |
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Born | (1935-09-08)8 September 1935 Amichi, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Amichi, Nnewi South, Anambra State, Nigeria) |
Died | 1 August 2011(2011-08-01) (aged 75) Fortis Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, India |
Spouse | Ngozi |
Children | 6 children |
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Occupation | Lawyer and Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
Awards | CFR |
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