Frank Eke
Frank Adiele Eke (27 June 1931 – 4 January 2013), was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician. He was the first Deputy Governor of Rivers State, serving from 1979 to 1983 under Governor Melford Okilo[1][2] and the first Ikwerre man to study at the Harvard University USA. He was from Woji.
Frank Eke | |
|---|---|
| 1st Deputy Governor of Rivers State | |
| In office October 1979 – December 1983 | |
| Governor | Melford Okilo |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Peter Odili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1931 Obio-Akpor, Rivers State |
| Died | 4 January 2013 (aged 81) |
| Political party | National Party of Nigeria |
| Spouse(s) | Evang. Beatrice Chiebonam Eke |
| Children |
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| Profession | Medical doctor, politician |
He died on 4 January 2013 after a short illness. Prior to his death, he was the paramount ruler of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor local government area.[3] His full title was HRM. King Dr. (Amb) Sir Frank Adiele Eke (Eze Gbakagbaka of Evo land).
Family
He was married to Evang. Beatrice Chiebonam Eke and had 6 children with her as follows: Leslie Eke, Graham Eke, Ada Eke, Ngozi Oyewole, Onyinye Unachukwu and Frank Eke.
See also
References
- Hart, Anderson (11 January 2014). "PHCCIMA President Mourns Passing Away of Father In-law & Elder Statesman, Late Eze (Dr.) Frank Eke". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- Lowen, Felix (2002). The story of a living legend : His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Frank Adele Eke (J.P), Eze Gbakagbaka, Eze Oha Evo II. International Youth Congress. ISBN 978-056-162-5.
- Onukwugha, Anayo (6 June 2014). "No Human Heads Needed For Burial Of Rivers Monarch, Police Insist". Leadership. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
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