Kalu Idika Kalu

Kalu Idika Kalu (born October 14, 1939) is a Nigerian politician. He served as Finance Minister of Nigeria, Minister of National planning and Transportation Minister. He served twice as the minister of finance.[3] He was a presidential aspirant in the 2003 Nigeria general elections, under the platform of The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).[4]

Kalu Idika Kalu
Minister of Finance
In office
1985–1986
PresidentIbrahim Babangida
Preceded byOnaolapo Soleye
Succeeded byChu Okongwu
Minister of Finance
In office
1993–1994
Preceded byAminu Saleh
Succeeded byAnthony Ani
Minister of National planning
Minister of Transportation
Personal details
Born (1939-10-14) 14 October 1939 [1]
Ohafia, Abia State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materKings College Lagos;[2] University of Wisconsin

Early life

He was born in Ebem Ohafia, in Ohafia local government Area of Abia state, South eastern Nigeria. He is of the Ibo people, one of the largest tribes in Nigeria.

He studied at Kings College Lagos from 1954 to 1960. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1964 and Masters of Arts in Economics in 1965 and a Doctorate Degree in Economic Development and Public Finance in 1972 at the University of Wisconsin. He was a Stimson Fellow of Yale University.[5]

Career

He was a founding member of the Justice party, but contested for President on the platform of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the 2003 general elections.

He participated in research work on developing countries and lectured at the university level. While at the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Programmes Department, Kalu contributed significantly to micro- and macro- economic work on the economies of Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.[6]

He served in various official positions in Nigeria and outside of Nigeria including;

  • Commissioner for Finance & Planning in Imo State
  • Minister of Finance
  • Minister for National Planning
  • Minister of Transport
  • Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers
  • Chairman, development committee of the World Bank[7]

He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), joining after leaving the People Democratic Party (PDP), as he believes in the emergency of a strong two party system in Nigeria.[8]

Personal life

He married Imo Kalu, with whom he had five children.

References
  1. "To my friend, my mentor and leader; Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu (KIK), as he turns a year older". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  2. "Dr Kalu Idika Kalu – King's College Old Boys Association Alumni official Website". Kcoba.org.ng. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  3. "First Choice - Directors". Firstchoiceleasingltd.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  4. "Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Kalu Idika Kalu: An Igbo who wants to be Nigeria's President. Part I)". Nigeriaworld.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  5. "The Foundation Interview Series #13: Dr Kalu Idika Kalu". Nigeriavillagesquare.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  6. "Nigeria Needs Structures And Restructuring - Idika Kalu - The New Diplomat". Newdiplomatng.com. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  7. EX-FINANCE MINISTER, KALU IDIKA KALU, TO CHAIR THE SUN AWARDS http://sunnewsonline.com/ex-finance-minister-kalu-idika-kalu-to-chair-the-sun-awards/
  8. Why I joined APC -Idika Kalu https://thenationonlineng.net/why-i-joined-apc-idika-kalu/
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