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Edward Ikem Okeke

Nigerian politician (1942-1995) · Nigeria · On the map · Politicians · Died at 52

Edward Ikem Okeke was a Soviet educated, left wing Nigerian politician, academic, and trade union leader.

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He served as Deputy President of the Nigerian People's Redemption Party during the Nigerian second republic and as a member of the governing board for the University of Sokoto, now Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. After Dr. Okeke and S.G Ikoku defected to the NPN, Dr. Okeke served as Special Advisor to President Shehu Shagari, and as Chairman of the Nigerian Presidential Taskforce on Rice.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 1995 · aged 52