Asumoh Ete Ekukinam

Asumoh Ete Ekukinam (born 1929) was Nigerian politician who served as the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Nation's 2nd republic in 1976 and 1977.[1]

Asumoh Ete Ekukinam
Minister of Finance
In office
1976–1977
Preceded byShehu Shagari
Succeeded byJames Oluleye
Personal details
Born1929
Akwa Ibom state
NationalityNigerian
Alma materAtlanta University
Wharton School of Finance
ProfessionEconomist Public Servant

Early life

Ekukinam was born 1929 in Ikot Epene in Akwa Ibom State.

Education

Ekukinam attended Methodist College, Uzoakali. He received further degrees degree from the Atlanta University, Georgia and the Wharton School of Finance, US.[2]

Career

Ekukinam was director of research at CBN from 1966-1972, and later vice-chairman and chairman of the social economic council to the governor of Southeastern state.[3] Ekukinam was appointed the Minister of Finance replacing James Oluleye (1976-1977).

References

  1. Azikiwe, Ifeoha (24 September 2018). "Nigeria, Echoes of a Century: 1914-1999". AuthorHouse. p. 278 via Google Books.
  2. Osso, Nyankko (30 December 2018). "Ekukinam, Asumoh Ete".
  3. "Ekukinam". Nigeria history.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.