Frank Nweke

Frank Nweke was born on 18 September 1965. He obtained a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Zoology from the Federal University of Technology, Yola and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri. He became a resident consultant to the Enugu State government on development planning and general public sector reforms in 1999. He was Coordinator of the Enugu State Community Development Programme (2000–2001). In June 2001 he was appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Enugu State, a position he held until June 2003.[1]

In June 2003, Nweke was appointed Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties. He became Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Special Duties and Youth Development in April, 2004. In July 2005, he was appointed Minister of Information and National Orientation, an office he occupied until May 2007.[1]

In June 2006, Nweke warned Nigerians of the risk of being robbed by fraudsters when they travel in the United Kingdom. He said that British thieves would approach unsuspecting Nigerians in public places: "They tell you you have ketchup on your back and they're trying to help you clean it out and they clean you out as well..." Nweke dismissed any connection with British government warnings to British citizens about possible armed robbery when travelling in Nigeria. The British Tourist Authority was not able to comment.[2]