Chu Okongwu
Sonny Chu Okongwu, an economist, was the Minister of National Planning (1985-1986) and then Minister of Finance (1986-1990) during the Babangida administration.[1]
Chu Okongwu KBE PhD | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Minister of National Planning | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1934 Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Boston University, Massachusetts Harvard University USA |
| Profession | Economist |
Background
Chu Okongwu was born on the 23rd of September, 1934 in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Education
Chu Okongwu attended St. Michael's school, Aba between 1941 and 1946. From there he moved to Government College, Umuahia and he was a student there from 1947 till 1951. Okongwu also attended Boston University and Harvard University from 1961 and 1965 respectively.[2]
References
- Baffour, Katherine (28 October 2013). "He Was Yoruba, I Am Igbo, But We Were Bosom Friends... - At 79, Sonny Chu Okongwu Reflects On His Life". Naij.
- "OKONGWU, Dr. Sonny P. Chu". Blerf's Who's Who in Nigeria (Online). Biographical Legacy & Research Foundation. 16 February 2017.
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