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The Nation Databank
Nigerian National Multimedia Biography Databank Project
This project will document the life and times of notable

Nigerians across all strata of the society, including the countrys
departed heroes and heroines.
As mere chroniclers of today, for tomorrow, we will store in

text, video and audio recordings, land marks in the lives of
these remarkable Nigerians, just as they live their lives,
including the patriotic and villainous, without expressing any
opinions or running any commentaries.
Today, we have a database containing details of 26,000 such

persons, in an ongoing project, also being updated daily, with
photographs, videos and audio recordings.
You are welcome to this 698-page random sample.

Name: ABIOLA, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale
Profession: Chartered accountant, business mogul, publisher, philanthropist, sports enthusiast
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 24, 1937, died July 7, 1998
Home Town: Abeokuta
State of Origin: Ogun
Career: Chief Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential elections annulled by former President
Ibrahim Babangida. He however, declared himself president in June 1994. He was arrested and
detained by the government of General Sani Abacha and charged for treasonable felony.The trial
was stalled until his death on the eve of freedom. His death was greeted with violent protests,
particularly in Lagos and other towns in the South-West. But life, for MKO at the beginning, was
humble. He did every imaginable odd job to see himself through school. He attended Baptist
Boys' High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State between 1951-56; University of Glasgow, Scotland,
1961-65 on scholarship. When he returned to Nigeria, he joined the Lagos University Teaching
Hospital as the Deputy Chief Accountant, 1965. Two years later, he joined Pfizer Products
Limited, Lagos, as the Chief Accountant. But it was at the International Telephone and
Telegraph Corporation that he hit gold. He joined as a Comptroller in 1969 and rose to be Vice-
President of the Corporation in Africa and the Middle East. He was the Chief Executive, ITT
Nigeria Limited, 1977-88. He retired voluntarily in 1988. A human dynamo, Chief Abiola had
enormous capacity for work, even with all his wealth. He dispensed money freely to the needy,
to worthy causes anywhere in the world. He was dubbed the pillar of sports in Africa because of
his generous contributions to the development of sports. Throughout his adult life, he was
committed to the upliftment of the black man. The publisher of the Concord group of newspapers
was of the strong opinion that the colonialists and slave dealers who plundered the continent
should pay reparation, a crusade he could not finish before his death. Honoured with more than
100 titles, including Bashorun of Ibadan and the Aare-Onakakanfo, Chief Abiola was married to
many wives, including Alhaja Kudirat, who was assassinated on June 4, 1996.
Name: ABIOLA, Dr. Hamidat Doyinsola

Profession: Journalist, publisher, editor, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.A, Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: February 1, 1946
Education: Queen's College, Yaba, 1959-63; University of Ibadan, 1966-69; University of
Wisconsin 1970-72; University of New York, 1976-79
Career: Reporter, Daily Sketch, Ibadan, 1969-70; Features Writer, Features Editor, member
Editorial Board, Daily Times; Editor, Concord Press of Nigeria, Ikeja, 1980-82: Director/Editor-
in-Chief, 1982-84; md/Editor-in-Chief, 1984; International Advisory Council, Eisenhower
Exchange FellowshiAdvisory Council, Faculty of Social and Management Studies, Ogun State
University; associate, Nigerian Conservation Foundation; associate, Nigerian Guild of Editors;
Institute of Directors.
Institutional Membership: International Newspaper Marketing Association; African Council of
Communication Education; Editorial Advisory Board, GRIO, Philadelphia, USA
Recognition & Achievements: honorary member, Nigerian Association of Professional
Educators; Fellow, Commonwealth Journalists Association; first Nigerian female Eisenhower
Fellow, 1986; Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement, Nigerian Association of University
Women, 1980; first Nigerian female editor of a national newspaper, National Concord; first
female Managing Director, of a publishing house; matron, Gateway Games, 2006; Publication: A
Case Study of Radio Nigeria; The Nigerian Press Under Military Rule, 1979
Hobbies: Reading, travelling to historical places, writing
Address: 5, Moshood Abiola Crescent, Ikeja, Lagos
Telephone: 01-4964711.
Name: ABIOLA, Kudirat Olayinka
Profession: Housewife and businesswoman
Career: Wife of the presumed winner of June 12, 1993 presidential elections in Nigeria, Chief
Abiola. She is remembered for her struggle to actualise the mandate that 14 million Nigerian
electorate gave her husband in an election generally acclaimed as "free and fair." She was felled
by assassins bullets, June 4, 1996 at the peak of the struggle. Often called "Mother of June 12
Struggle," Kudirat approached her objectives to free her husband from the gulag and actualise
the June 12 mandate without compromising the principles that informed the struggle. She was
reportedly threatened. Framed and even locked behind bars among criminals. The struggle
became her life. Until she was killed on her way to keep an appointment with the Canadian High
Commissioner in Lagos, her zeal did not flActing, The former housewife and businesswoman
became Nigeria's version of Mrs. Winifred Mandela, former wife of the former South African
President
Recognition & Achievements: Her death further raised her profile. Students, diplomats and
politicians sang her praises. And in far away United States, she was immortalised by the New
York City Council which named a corner near Nigerian House after her - "Kudirat Abiola
Corner."
Name: ABIOLA, Olugboyega Henry

Profession: Ceramist, teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA
Date & (place) of Birth: October 31, 1941
State of Origin: Oyo
Education: St. Stephens's School, Modakeke, Ile-Ife, 1947-49; Jehovah Nissi African Church
School, Ilesa, 1950-54; Council Secondary Modern School, Ilesa, 1955-58; Yaba College of
Technology, 1961-64; Fine Art Academy/High School of Applied Fine Art, Instanbul, Turkey,
1964-69
Career: Ceramics Technologist/Factory Inspector, Karamag Works Ceramics, West Germany,
1969; Head, Department of Design and Moulding, Richware Pottery Ltd. Ilupeju, Lagos, 1970-
71; Part-time Lecturer in Ceramics, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, 1971-72; Production
Co-ordinator, Ceramics Section, FERTESCO Industries Ltd., 1974-76; Lecturer in Ceramics,
Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, since 1972; Principal Lecturer/Head, Department of
Industrial Design, 1987
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Artists, since 1974; Society of Industrial Artists
and Designers, London, since 1976; Secretary, Nigerian Chapter, International Society for
Education through Arts, 1978-80
Hobbies: Table tennis
Address: Quarter 9, Hussey Street, behind WAEC, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: ABIOLA, Sulaiman Ajibola

Profession: Mechanical Engineer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA
Home Town: Abeokuta.
Education: Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro, 1964-69; University of Lagos, 1969-73
Career: Petroleum and Reservoir Engineer /Production Engineer , Operations Department, Elf
Nigeria Ltd. 1974-77; Assistant, Manager, Contract and Administration, ITT Nigeria Ltd. 1978-
79; Concord Press, 1979: Executive Finance Director, Concord Press of Nigeria, 1981;
Executive Chairman, Haisha Investment Company, Apapa; Chairman, Union Foods Nigeria Ltd;
Deen Travel Agency; Clearentin Nigeria Ltd; Commodity Merchants Nigeria Ltd, Apex Motors
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 31 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: ABIOLA-CUDJ OE, Frederick Boladale

P r ofession: Accountant
Education: St Luke's Primary School, Jos, St Mulumba College, Jos, Summer School of
Banking, London.
Career: Assistant chief accountant, later exchange controller, appointed manager, International
Division, First Bank of Nigeria, Lagos
Hobbies: Reading, sports, travelling
Name: ABIOLA-EDEWOR, Hon. Omolola

P r ofession: Insurance executive, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA
Date & (place) of Birth: May 19, 1961
Education: Woodburg University, Los Angeles, USA
Career: Insurance Executive; House of Representatives for Apapa Federal Constituency on the
Platform of Alliance for Democracy, since 1999
Hobbies: Cooking, singing, women empowerment
Address: 8E, Oladipo Oluwole Road, GRA, Apapa. Lagos
Telephone: 01 5452950.
Name: ABIOLA-OSHODI, Dr. Tinuola Ajiun

P r ofession: Obstetrician and gynecologist
Date & (place) of Birth: March 9, 1933
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Kudeti Kindergarten School Ogunpa Ibadan, 1939-40; Kudeti Girls' School,
Molete. Ibadan; Queen's Collge, Lagos/ Ede, 1948-52; St. Martins' School-on-the Hill, Solihul,
England, 1953- 55; Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, 1963; Medical College,
Womens Hospital, Xewscross Hospital, Wolverham and the Hammersmith Hospital. United
Kingdom.
Career: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Adeoyo State Hospital, in-charge of the Jericho
Nursing Home, Ibadan, 1963-70; Lecturer in Midwifery and Gynaecology; Examiner and
Administrator; former Consultant and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department,
Ministry of Health, Oyo State; retired from the Oyo State Government Service, 1983; Medical
Officer, Abiola Memorial Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, since 1983; Vice Chairman, Association of
Medical and Dental Officers, Oyo State, 1977-79; Nigeria Medical Association, Oyo State,
1977-79, 1981-83; Oyo State Community Police Committee, Chairman, 1980-81; Chairman,
1983-86
Institutional Membership: Academic Subcommittee, Nigeria Medical Association;
Management Board, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital's Complex, Ile-Ife; Panel
for Private Hospitals and other Health Establishments Registration Committee; Society of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Nigeria, 1987 President, Medical Women's Association,
Oyo State; Oyo State
Recognition & Achievements: First female president, Nigerian Medical Association, 1988.
Hobbies: Reading, sports
Name: ABIONA, J oseph Adekola

P r ofession: Politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons)
Date & (place) of Birth: December 25, 1933, Ada
Education: Baptist School, Ada, -1939-47, Baptist School, Iresi, 1950-54, Ibadan Grammar
School, Baptist College, Iwo, 1955-56, University College, Ibadan, 1958-63.
Career: Teacher, later principal, various schools, elected member, House of Representatives for
Ifelodun East, 1979-83; Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1978-83, former chairman, UPN,
Ifelodun East Branch.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Union of Teachers, Nigerian Institute of Management
Hobbies: Table-tennis, music
Address: Ada, Oyo State.
Name: ABIOSE, Professor Adenike
P r ofession: Ophthalmologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.B., B.S., FRCS, FWACS, FMCO
Home Town: Ogbomoso
Education: Baptist Girls' High School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, 1949-55; Queen's School, Ede, 1956-
60; University of Ibadan, 1961-67; Institute of Ophthalmology, London, 1969-70
Career: House Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1967-68; Senior House Officer,
Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1968-69; Senior House Officer,
Sunderland Eye Hospital, 1970; Registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1971-72;
Registrar, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, 1973; Registrar, Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton,
1973-74; Senior Registrar, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1974-75; Senior Lecturer,
College of Medicine, Lagos, 1975-77; Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978-
79; Reader, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979-81; Professor, Ophthalmology, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1982; Director, National Eye Centre, Kaduna, 1985.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1974,West African
College of Surgeons, 1975, Medical College of Ophthalmology, 1979; International Society of
Geographical Ophthalmology; Ophthalmological Society of United Kingdom; Oxford Congress.
Hobbies: Gardening
Address: 4, Dala Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Name: ABIOYE, Professor Ayinla Adewumi

P r ofession: Pathologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: Ph.D
Home Town: Abeokuta
Career: House Surgeon, Physician, Bury General Hospital, 1964-65; Registrar in Pathology,
1968; Senior Registrar in Pathology, 1971; Lecturer/Consultant Pathologist, 1972-74; Senior
Lecturer/Consultant Pathologist University College, Ibadan, 1974-77; prof/Head, Department of
Pathology, University of Ibadan, since 1977
Institutional Membership: British Medical Association; American Association for the
Advancement of Science; Islamic Medical Association of Canada; Royal College of Pathologists
Hobbies: Reading, writing, table tennis
Name: ABIRI, Professor J ohn Omoniyi Ola

P r ofession: Educationist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, M.Ed., Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: June 9, 1937
Home Town: Ile-Ife
State of Origin: Osun
Education: St. Philips School, Aiyetoro, Ile-Ife, 1946-51; Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1951-55;
University College, Ibadan, 1957-61; 1962-63; University of Birmingham, U.K, 1963-65;
University of Ibadan, 1965-69
Career: Teacher, Ife Grammar School, Ile-Ife, 1956-57, 1961-62; Research Fellow, Institute of
Education, University of Ibadan, 1965-67; Assistant, Lecturer/ Lecturer/Senior Lecturer,
University of Ibadan, 1967-74; Sub-Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, 1972-74;
Visiting Senior Fellow, Institute of Education, University of London, 1973-74; Head,
Department of Education/Acting Dean of Education, University of Ibadan, Jos Campus, 1974-
76; Professor, Educational Psychology, 1976; Head, Department of Education/Dean, Faculty of
Education, University of Ilorin, 1976-80; Head, Department of Educational Foundations,
University of Ilorin, 1980-87; Electoral Commissioner, Oyo State, 1987-89; Electoral
Commissioner, Gongola State, 1989.
Institutional Member ship: Board of Governors, Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1966; Board of
Governors, Ife Grammar School, 1967,Nigerian Academy of Education ; Assistant, editor, West
African Journal of Education, 1967-76; editor, Nigerian Journal of Psychology; International
Reading Association, 1967, Local Representative, since 1973; British Psychological Society,
1965; President, Educational Studies Association of Nigeria, 1976; Fellow, Nigerian
Psychological Association
Recognition & Achievements: Baapitan of Ife; Publication: Moremi, An Epic of Feminine
Heroism, Onibonoje Press, Ibadan, 1972; Teaching and Learning Yoruba, Heinemann, Ibadan,
1978.
Hobbies: Writing
Name: ABIRU, Alhaji Mubashir Akanbi Olatunji

P r ofession: Lawyer, politician
Date & (place) of Birth: September 25, 1928, Ikorodu
State of Origin: Lagos
Education: Christ Church Cathedral School, Lagos, Cosmopolitan High School, Lagos, external
student, University of London, England
Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, enrolled solicitor and advocate, Supreme
Court of Nigeria; in private legal practice, 1962-79, elected senator for Ikorodu, 1979-83; Unity
Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Swimming.
Address: 20 Fola Jinadu Crescent, Gbagada, Lagos.
Name: ABISOGUN-ALO, Olugbolahan

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.A.
Date & (place) of Birth: September 26, 1936, Lagos
Education: CMS Girls' Seminary, Lagos, 1941-49; Queen's College, Lagos, 1950-55; King's
College, Lagos, 1956-57; Girton College, Cambridge, 1958-61; University of Lagos, 1973-74,
1975-78
Career: Committee Clerk, Lagos City Council, 1952-58; Programme Assistant, Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN), 1961; Women
Education Officer, Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, 1964-65; Women Education
Officer/Head, Department of History, Queen's College, Lagos, 1965-77; Vice President, 1977-
79; Acting Principal, 1978; Principal, Federal Government Girls' College, Abuja, 1982-85;
Principal, Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, 1986
Institutional Membership: Secretary, Nigeian Book Development Council, 1985-86; Secretary,
International Nigeria National Committee for UNESCO, 1979-82
Recognition & Achievements: Zonta International Club of Nigeria, Lagos Branch, with
Affiliation to UNESCO, since 1982
Hobbies: Sewing, baking, reading, histories, treatises
Address: Crescent B, Flat 15, 1004 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos
Name: ABISUGA, Christopher Akintunde

P r ofession: Chartered accountant
Academic & Professional Qualification: FCA, FCCA, FCIS
Date & (place) of Birth: September 27, 1939
Home Town: Jos
State of Origin: Plateau
Education: Zik's College, Onitsha, 1954-58; Kilburn Polytechnic, London, 1961-65; North-
West Polytechnic, London, United Kingdom, 1965-67; London Graduate Business School,
London, 1979.
Career: Accounts Clerk, West African Examinations Council, 1958-59; Accounts Clerk,
Nigerian Tobacco Company, 1959-61; Book Keeper/Accountant, J.M. Joseph and Company,
London, 1961-67; Accountant/Auditor, E.J. Clapshaw and Company, London, 1967-71; Chief
Accountant/Company Secretary, Hallmark Hotels Ltd. 1971-74; Chief Internal Auditor, Nigeria
Hotels Ltd., 1974-84; Private Practice as a Chartered Accountant
Institutional Member ship: Fellow, Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, 1978;
FCA, 1982; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, 1983.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: How to Start and Run Your Own Business in
Nigeria, Daystar Press, Ibadan, 1985
Hobbies: Football
Address: 10, Kolawole Shonibare Street, off Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos
Name: ABOABA, Professor Folagbade Olajide

P r ofession: Engineer, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc, Ph.D
Career: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1965-75; Dean, Faculty of Technology,
University of Ibadan, 1975; Professor, Agricultural Engineering, University of Ibadan;
Chairman, Governing Board, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, since 1977.
Institutional Membership: American Society of Agricultural Engineers; Institution of
Agricultural Engineers.
Hobbies: Drama, gardening, reading, travelling
Name: ABOABA, Tayo

P r ofession: Economist, accountant, insurance executive
Education: University of Lagos, 1986; Lagos Business School, 2000
Career: Ernest and Young, 1991-93; Head, Inspections Unit, Diamond Bank Ltd, 1994;
Assistant, General Manager, Finance and Administrator; Royal Property and Causality
Assurance Ltd, 1994-2000; Group Head, Finance and Investment, Vigeo Ltd; GM, Finance
Group, Cornerstone Insurance Plc, since 2002; associate member, ICAN, Chartered Institute of
Taxation
Hobbies: Reading, sports and chess
Name: ABOBA, Moses lnaolaji

P r ofession: Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc
Home Town: Igbajo
Education: Baptist Day School, Igbajo, 1950; Hare Baptist Central School, Ile-Ife, 1951-54;
Baptist Day School, Igbajo, 1955-56; Kiriji Memorial College, Igbajo, 1957-62; University of
Lagos, 1968-71; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1977-78;
International Institute of Public Management, Washington DC, USA, May 1982; Administrative
Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry. April 1980
Career: Clerical Officer, defunct Western Region and Western State Civil Service, 1963-71;
Assistant, Divisional Officer, former Ijebu Division, 1971-73; Assistant Secretary, Council
Management, former Western State Ministry of Local Government, 1973-75; Senior Assistant
Secretary, Public Institutions, Ministry of Education, 1975-76; Principal Assistant Secretary,
Chieftaincy Affairs, 1976; Secretary, Ilesha Local Government Council, Oyo State, 1977-78;
Under-Secretary, Administration, 1978-80; Principal Secretary, Policy Co-ordination, Oyo State,
1980-81; Secretary, Cabinet Office, Oyo State, 1981-83; Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office,
Oyo State, 1983; Director-General, (now Permanent Secretary, ) Office of the Governor, Oyo
State, 1983-84; Sole Administrator, Iwo Local Government Area, Oyo State, 1984; Oyo State
Liaison Officer, 1984-86; Director-General, Oyo State Liaison Office, Lagos, 1986-1988;
Secretary, Schools Take-Over Compensation Panel, 1975-76
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, International Institute of Management,
Washington DC, USA, since 1982; Igbajo Social Circle, since 1958; President, 1980-81;
Hobbies: Music, hunting, lawn tennis
Address: 45, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: ABODERIN, Dr Akintola Adebayo

P r ofession: Biochemist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, PhD
Date & (place) of Birth: September 24, 1939, Ibadan
State of Origin: Oyo State
Education: St Stephen's School, Ondo, 1948-49, St Peter's School, Ibadan, 1950-52,
Government College, Ibadan, 1952-59, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1960-
67, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA, 1967-69.
Career: Appointed lecturer, Biochemistry, University of Lagos, 1969
Institutional Membership: American Chemistry Society, Sigma XI
Hobbies: Reading, music
Address: College of Medicine, University of Lagos.
Name: ABODUNRIN, Hon. Gabriel Dele Oyewale

P r ofession: Teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed, M.Ed
Home Town: Offa LGA: Offa
State of Origin: Kwara
Education: Christ African School Ogidiri.Offa, 1949-56; U.M.S, Teachers College-Mokwa,
1960-62; 1966-67; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1976-79; Advanced Teacher's College Kano,
1972-75; University of Ilorin, 1986-87
Career: Headmaster, UMCA School, Jebba, 1970-72; tutor/games master, ECWA Secondary
School, Omuaran, 1985-76; pioneering principal, Moremi Girls High School, Offa, 1980-87;
Secretary, Irepodun lga., Education Authority, 1989-91; Assistant Director, Teaching Service
Commission, 1992-93; Administrative Manager, Noble Breweries Ltd. Ijagbo-Offa; Director,
Sports A.T.C., Kano, 1993-94; 1994-98; Kwara House of Assembly, currently; Board of
Governor, Olalomi Conmprehensive College Offa, 1984-91; Kwara State Volley Ball Amateur
Association, 1991-94; Local Government Education Authority, Offa, 1994-98; Offa Sport
Council, since 1995; Board of Governor, Moremi High School Offa, since T995
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Teachers; Institute of Personnel Management;
Secretary; Chairman, Oyun Atletics Association, 1983-90, Association of Nigeria Conference of
Principals of Secondary Schools, Oyun branch, 1983-87
Recognition & Achievements: Board of Governor, Christian College Omu-Aran since 1997;
sec Christian Association Offa; Chairman, Sport Committee, Oyun lga; President, Oyun Students
Union, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977-78; treasurer, Christ African Church Cathedral,
Offa, since 1997, Alliance for Democracy
Hobbies: Games and music
Address: 36, Amilelorin St. P.O.Box 161, Offa
Name: ABOHO, Chief (Colonel) Ityokumba Benjamin

Profession: Sociologist, retired army officer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc. M.A.
Home Town: 4, Jato Aka
State of Origin: Benue
Education: DRCM School, lato Aka, Apir, 1956-61; Bristow Secondary School, Gboko, 1967;
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA, 1980; Nigeria Defence
Academy; Command and Staff College, Senior Division, Jaji, Kaduna, 1984-85.
Career: Soldier, Nigerian Army, 1968; commissioned 2nd L i e u t e n a n t , 1 9 7 1 ; 2 nd i n C o m m a n d B
and A C o m p a n y , N ig e r ia A r m y I n t e llig e n c e C o m m a n d , 1 9 7 4 - 7 6 ; L ie u t e n a n t , 1 9 7 4 ; C a p t a in ,
nd
1976; 2 in C o m m a n d D C o m p a n y , N ig e r ia A r m y I n t e llig e n c e C o m m a n d ; C h ie f I n s t r u c to r ,
N ig e r ia n A r m y I n t e llig e n c e S c h o o l, 1 9 7 4 - 7 6 ; S ta f f O f f ic e r , I n t e llig e n c e , D e f e n c e I n t e ll ig e n c e
A g e n c y , 1 9 8 5 - 8 6 ; S t a f f O f f i c e r I n t e l l i g e n c e a n d S e c u r it y , O f f i c e o f t h e C h i e f o f G e n e r a l S t a f f
and V ic e P r e s id e n t , 1 9 8 6 - 9 3 ; S t a f f O f f ic e r , P r e s id e n c y , 1 9 9 3 - 9 4 ; C h i e f I n s t r u c t o r , S p e c ia l
W a r f a r e W i n g , I n f a n t r y C e n t r e S c h o o l, J a j i , K a d u n a , 1 9 9 4 - 9 6 .
R e c o g n it i o n & A c h i e v e m e n t s : I k y u e n I T iv
A d d r e s s : P . O . B o x 5 3 3 , H ig h L e v e l M a k u r d i, B e n u e S t a t e .
N a m e: A B O G E D E , A n d r ew
P r o f e s s i o n : P o lit ic ia n
D a t e & ( p la c e ) o f B ir t h : O c t o b e r 2 , 1 9 2 6 , E m o n y o k u O g u g u
S t a t e o f O r ig in : B e n u e
E d u c a t i o n : Q u a I b o e M i s s io n ( Q I M ) P r i m a r y S c h o o l, O g u g u , 1 9 3 5 - 3 6 , Q I M P r i m a r y S c h o o l ,
A l lo m a , 1 9 3 7 , Q I M P r i m a r y S c h o o l , A n k p a , 1 9 3 8 , Q I M P r i m a r y S c h o o l , A d o r u , 1 9 3 9 - 4 0 , Q I M
P r i m a r y S c h o o l, R u m a s h a , 1 9 4 1 , Q I M S c h o o l, A n k p a - I d a h , 1 9 4 2 - 4 3
C a r e e r : J o i n e d W e s t A f r i c a n F r o n t i e r F o r c e , 1 9 4 3 - 4 5 , jo i n e d I g a l a N a t i v e A u t h o r it y , 1 9 4 5 - 5 7 ,
B o a r d o f D ir e c t o r s , N o r t h e r n R e g io n D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p o r a t io n , 1 9 5 8 - 6 1 , e le c t e d c o u n c i l lo r ,
I g a la N a t i v e A u t h o r it y C o u n c i l, 1 9 6 0 - 6 4 , e l e c t e d m e m b e r , N o r t h e r n H o u s e o f A s s e m b l y , 1 9 6 1 -
6 6 , S t a n d i n g C o m m it t e e , R e g io n a l B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n , 1 9 6 2 - 6 6 , r e - e le c t e d c o u n c i l lo r , I g a l a
N a t i v e A u t h o r it y C o u n c i l, 1 9 6 4 - 6 6 , e le c t e d m e m b e r , K a b b a P r o v i n c i a l C o u n c i l , 1 9 6 4 - 6 6 , A n k p a
L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t A d v is o r y C o u n c il, 1 9 6 8 - 7 0 ,1 9 7 4 - 7 5 , c o u n c illo r fo r W o r k s , L a n d a n d S u r v e y ,
A n k p a , 1 9 7 5 - 7 6 , a l s o c h a i r m a n , A n k p a L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t A u t h o r it y , 1 9 7 5 - 7 6 , 1 9 7 7 - 7 9 , e le c t e d
S e n a t o r f o r B e n u e N o r t h - C e n t r a l, 1 9 7 9 - 8 3
R e c o g n i t i o n & A c h i e v e m e n t s : F o r m e r m e m b e r , N o r t h e r n P e o p le 's C o n g r e s s ( N P C ) , s e c r e t a r y ,
N P C , I g a la D i v i s io n , 1 9 5 7 - 6 0 , v i c e - d i v i s io n a l p r e s i d e n t , N PC, 1 9 6 4 - 6 6 , N a t io n a l P a r t y of
N i g e r i a ( N P N ) , 1 9 7 8 - 8 3 , s t a t e c o n g r e s s V ic e C h a i r m a n , N P N , 1 9 7 8 .
A d d r e s s: O g u g u v ia A n k p a , P O B o x 1 1 , B e n u e S ta te .
N a m e : A B O I M , P r o f e s s o r K in g s le y C h r i s t i a n C h u k w u
Profession: Academic, management consultant, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.A, PhD
Date & (place) of Birth: April 20, 1939
Education: St. Andrew's School, Warri, Delta State, 1945-51; United College, Warri, Delta
State, 1952-57; University of Lancaster, UK, 1973-74; Brunei University, London. 1974-76;
Career: Research Fellow, part-time Lecturer, College of Technology. High Wycombe Bucks,
England, 1974-75; Resident Consultant, Centre for Management Development, 1975-76; Officer,
United Nations/ International Labour Organisation Programme for Development of Small and
Medium-Scale Industries in Africa, 1976-77; Managing Consultant/CEO, K-A Management
Consultants Ltd, since 1976; Chairman, Aba Textile Mills Plc, since 1993.
Institutional Membership: British Institute of Management; Institute of Marketing, UK;
Institute of Purchasing and Supply; Institute of Public Relations; Fellow, Institute of
Management Consultants; Nigeria Institute of Sales Management; Afro-American Institute;
Recognition & Achievements: defunct Nigerian Peoples' Party; defunct National Republican
Convention; defunct United Nigeria Congress Party; Onunekwuluorah Ukpo, 1982; Onwa Netiri
Oha Aba, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, Carolina Christian University, 1996; Professor, Emeritus
of Management, Carolina Christian University, USA, 1998; Winner, National Productivity
Merit Award, 1994; Knight of the Anglican Communion; Public Relations Director, Peoples'
Club of Nigeria; Ana Ukpo Social Club; Anaedo Social Club.
Hobbies: Reading and writing
Address: 1, Eziama High School Road, GRA, Aba
Name: ABOKI, Yusufu

P r ofession: Educationist, administrator
Date & (place) of Birth: September 10. 1939
Home Town: Shika, Giwa, Zaria
State of Origin: Kaduna
Education: Town School II, Zaria. 1947-48; Shika Elementary School, 1949-50; Middle School,
Zaria, 1951-52; Barewa College, Zaria, 1953-58; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Zaria, 1959-62; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-65; Knox College,
Galesbury, Illinois, USA, July-August 1966; St. John's College, York, United Kingdom, 1971-72
Career: Clerk, Barclays Bank (now Union Bank), Zaria, February-September 1959; Assistant
Education Officer, Abuja Secondary School, July-September 1962; Education Officer, Provincial
Secondary School, Bauchi, 1965-66; Government College, Keffi, 1966-67; First Principal,
Government Secondary School, Lafia, 1967-68; Vice-Principal, Government Secondary School
(now Government College), Katsina, 1968-70; Principal, Government Secondary School (now
Alhudahuda College), Zaria, January-September 1971; Chief Education Officer, Planning,
Ministry of Education Headquarters, Kaduna, 1972-73; Principal, Government College, Kaduna,
1973-75; Acting Chief Inspector of Education, School Management, Ministry of Education
Headquarters, Kaduna, 1975-78; Director, College of Science and Technology, Kaduna
Polytechnic, 1978-85; Rector, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1985-1988
Recognition & Achievements: Council, Advanced Teachers' College, Kafanchan, 1978-80;
Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, 1984-85; Board of Directors, Allied Bank of
Nigeria, 1985, Board of National Commission For Colleges of Education, 1989-93; Alternate
Director, National Economic Reconstruction Fund, 1991-93; Managing Director, Upper River
Basin & Rural Development Authority, Minna 1993
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Upper Niger River Basin Authority Estate, Minna, Isa Yusuf Abioki Street, Abakpa,
GRA, Kaduna State
Telephone: 066-224693, 062-237750.
Name: ABOLADE, Solomon Olatunji
Profession: Lawyer, politician
Education: St Paul's Anglican School, Gbongan, 1940-42, African Church School, Ekotedo,
1943-48, Ansar-Ud-Deen Teacher Training College, Ota, 1950-51
Career: African Church Teacher Training College, Ifako, 1955-56, Council for Legal Education,
London, 1961-63, Holborn School of Law, London, 1962-64, called to the Bar; teacher, 1952-59,
in legal practice, 1965-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Ifelodun Central, 1979-
83
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83
Address: Oyo State
Name: ABOLURIN, Dr. J ohn Ade Wale

P r ofession: Scholar, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.B.A, M.S.P, Ph.D;
Education: West African School Certificate, 1981; Institute of Higher Education, Bauchi, 1982;
Diploma in Polish Radio for Listeners Abroad, 1983; Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1987;
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1991, 1996; 2002; Ashland University, 1995;
Immigration Training School, Kano, 1997; Nigeria Immigration Command and Staff College,
Sokoto, 1999; Advanced Command Course, 1999; West African Christian University, 2001.
Career: Enlisted into Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, 1981; ASCII, Team Leader of
Cadet, Abeokuta South lga, 1982; ASC 1, Head, Abeokuta South, lga, 1984; DSC, Coordinator
for Ijebu North Area, 1986; Assistant, Commandant, 1987: d-Commandant, 1988; Commandant,
1991; Assistant, Commandant General in charge of South-West, 2000; d-Commandant General,
2003; currently Commandant General Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Personnel Management; Fellow, Nigeria
Institute of Management; Institute of Industrial Management; Institute of Commerce of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Panel of enquiries and investigations; Secretary, Rivers, Delta,
Plateau, and Anambra State Command; Ondo, Abia, Yobe and Ebonyi States Command;
Chairman, Edo State Command; National Directorate of Intelligence Services; National
Disciplinary Committee; Promotion Committee; Welfare Committee; Public Relations
Committee; delegation for launching and inauguration in Kano, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Rivers, FCT
Abuja, Yobe, Abia, Ekiti and Kwara States; representative of Commandant General at States
Launching, Jigawa, 1998; Zamfara. 1998; Sokoto 1998; Nasarawa, 1999 Hope Foundation;
Ambassador of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State, 1995; Exemplary and
Qualitative Leadership Award, 1995; Qualitative Leadership Award, 1995; Prestigious Award,
2003; Distinguished Service Award, 2004; Best student of the year; Faculty of Social and
Management Sciences, and Best Departmental Student, Department of Sociology, Ogun State
University, Ago-Iwoye; Publication:Cost of Rearing Children in Nigeria, 1991; Developing and
Developed Societies, A Case Study of Nigeria, 1992; Cause of Unwanted Pregnancies in
Nigeria, 1992; The Place of Civil Defence in Nation Building at 25, 1992; Abuja - A unifying
Federal Capital, 1991; Understanding Tactics in Modern Securities, 2003; Doctor of Philosophy
(Honoura Causa) Ashland University, 1995
Hobbies: Reading, creativity, interaction
Name: ABON, Rt Rev Nathaniel Adewale Taiwo

P r ofession: Clergyman
Date & (place) of Birth: June 20, 1920, Agege
Education: Government School, Oranyan, Ibadan, 1930-34, Government School, Old Barracks,
Ibadan, 1935-37, Ibadan Grammar School, January-April 1938, University of Reading, England,
1962-63 (Diploma in Rural Education, 1963), University of Ibadan, 1964-65.
Career: Teacher, 1938-53, teacher, Teachers' College, Ikirun, 1954-57, ordained minister,
African Church, 1957, teacher, 1958-61, teacher, Teachers' College, Ifako, 1962-64, teacher,
African Church Grammar School, Ibadan, 1966-67, elevated archdeacon, 1968, consecrated
bishop, 1971, bishop of Ibadan, 1971-77 and 1980
Name: ABORIBO, Richard Ovwigho

P r ofession: Political scientist, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc. M.Sc.
Home Town: Warri
State of Origin: Delta
Education: Methodist Primary School, Bondaye, 1963-67; L.A. Middle School, Bondaye, 1967-
69; Institute of Continuing Education, Warri, 1975-78; University of Ibadan, 1978-81, 1982-84;
London School of Journalism, 1984
Career: Clerical Assistant, D.C. Payne Nigeria Ltd. 1971-73; Junior Clerk, Nigeria Port
Authority, Warri, 1975-77; Senior Clerical Supervisor, 1977-79; Head, Social Science, Baptist
Grammar School, 1981-82; Head, Government Department, Anglican Secondary Grammar
School, Oyo State; 1983-84; Acting Head, Political Science Department, Delta State University,
1985-88; Acting Head, Economics and Political Science, 1991-92, 1993-94
Institutional Membership: External Examiner, Anambra State College of Education, Awka,
1990; Consultant, United Nations Development Programme.
Recognition & Achievements: United Nations Observer Mission to South Africa, 1994;
Chairmanship Candidate, National Congress Party of Nigeria for Warri Central, 1997;
Publication: International Peace and Security, 1985; Research and Project Writing, 1989, and
many others.
Name: ABOYADE, Professor (Mrs.) Beatrice Olabimpe

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, AMLS, Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: August 24, 1935
Home Town: Ijebu-Ode
State of Origin: Ogun.
Education: Christ Church Primary School, Porogun, Ijebu-Ode, 1942-48; Queen's College,
Lagos, 1948-51; Queen's School, Ede, 1952-53; University College (now University of Ibadan),
Ibadan, 1955-60, 1967-70; University of Michigan, USA, 1963-64
Career: Assistant, Librarian, University of Ibadan Library, 1962-63; Chief Cataloguer,
University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Library, 1965-68; Head of Readers'
Services, University of Ibadan Library, 1968-72; Lecturer, later Senior Lecturer, Department of
Library Science, University of Ibadan, 1972-78; Professor, Library Studies, 1978; former Head,
Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan; retired from
service.
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Development Policy Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Government Commonwealth Scholarship Board, 1968-
71, Nigerian Association of University Women, Nigerian English Studies Association,
Publication: A Student Companion to the Library, Dawn Publications, Ibadan, 1979; The
Provision of Information for Rural Development, 1987; Can The Humanities Survive?
Humanities Monograph Series, Ife, 1988
Hobbies: Gardening, swimming, movies, music, photography
Name: ABOYADE, Professor Ojetunji
Profession: Economist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc (Hons), PhD
Date & (place) of Birth: September 9, 1931, Awe
Education: University of Hull, England, 1953-57, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge,
England, 1957-60
Career: Research Assistant, Nigerian National Income Accounts, Lagos, 1958-59, lecturer,
Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, 1960-64, visiting assistant professor and
research fellow, Department of Economics, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,
1963-64, senior lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, 1964-66, head,
Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, 1966-71, also head, National Economic
Planning, Federal Ministry of Economic Development, Lagos, 1969-70, dean, Faculty of Social
Sciences, University of Ibadan, 1972-74, vice-chancellor, University of Ife, 1975-78, appointed
visiting professor, University of Ibadan; visiting consultant, World Bank, Washington DC, 1972-
74
Institutional Member ship: International Association for Research in Income and Wealth,
Board of Trustees, International Food Policy Research Institute; awarded Groves Prize for Best
Performance, Economics Department, University of Hull, 1957.
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Foundations of an African Economy - A Study of
Investment and Growth in Nigeria (Praeger, USA, 1967), Issues in the Development of an African
Economy (Ibadan University Press, 1976), Integrated Economics-a study of developing economies
(Addison-Wesley, 1983)
Hobbies: Farming
Name: ABRAHAM, Obong Udo Gabriel

P r ofession: Legal practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, B.L
Date & (place) of Birth: November 12, 1954
Home Town: Ukanafun LGA
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Education: St. Augustine Secondary School, Urua Inyang, 1966-72; Mary Knoll College,
Okuku, Ogoja, 1975-77; University of Lagos, 1979; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1984-85;
Career: Auxiliary Teacher Grade II, Ministry of Education, Calabar, 1973-74; Store Keeper
Grade II, Ministry of Works, Ogoja, 1974-75; Auxiliary Teacher Grade II, Holy Family College,
Abak, 1990; Supervisory Councillor, Education, Ukanafun LGA, 1990-91; Chairman, Ukanafun
LGA, 1991-93
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association
Recognition & Achievements: Obom Afaha "Adaha Afaha", Ikot Akai, 1993; Ikot Udom
Ossiom, 1992; Eyara Ufot Ukanafun, 1993
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Inspiration House, Ikot Akai, Ukanafun, P.O.Box 393, Abak, Akwa Ibom State
Name: ABRAHAM, Paul

P r ofession: Architect
Date & (place) of Birth: April 13, 1931 Kerala, India
Education: St Stanislaus High School, Bombay, India, 1950, Ismail Yusuf College, Bombay,
1951, Sir V. V. School of Art, Bombay, 1952-56, City Architects College, Leicester, England,
1959-62
Career: Practising architect, Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Associate, Royal Institute of British Architects, Nigerian Institute of
Architects.
Name: ABU, Bala Dan

P r ofession: Journalist
Home Town: Olowa, Dekina
Education: Qua lboe Mission Primary School, Elika-Olowa, 1960-66; Our Lady of Schools
Teachers' College, Ayangba, Benue State, 1969-73; Kwara College of Technology, Ilorin, 1974-
76; University of Lagos, 1976-79.
Career: Reporter, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1980-81; The Voice Newspapers, Makurdi, 1981;
Editor, The Voice, Makurdi, 1984-85; Editor-in-Chief, The Voice, 1985-87; Associate Editor,
Newswatch, 1987-89; Editor, Quality Magazine, 1989; Editor-in-Chief, Majesty Magazine;
Editor, Newswatch since 2002.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists
Hobbies: Making friends, table tennis, travelling
Name: ABU, J oel Ochimama

P r ofession: Politician
Date & (place) of Birth: June 12, 1941, Iyale,
Education: Iyale Primary School, 1953-56, Ayangba Senior Primary School, 1957-58, Kano
Nurses Training School, 1961-62, Kaduna Teaching Hospital, 1963-65 (Nigeria Registered
Nurse, 1965).
Career: Nurse, 1962-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Bassa-Dekina, 1979-83;
National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Farming
Name: ABUBAKAR, Abdulkadir

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MSc
Date & (place) of Birth: June 13, 1940, Zaria
Education: Barewa College, Zaria, Abdullahi Bayero University, Kano, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Career: Chief industrial officer, Kaduna State, operations administrator, Savannah Bank of
Nigeria, appointed managing director, Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, Lagos
Address: Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, P.O. Box 2353, NIDB House, 63-71 Broad
Street, Lagos.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Abdulmumini

P r ofession: Police officer
Home Town: Deba
State of Origin: Bauchi
Education: Deba Elementary School, Gombe, 1949-52; Senior Primary School, Gombe, 1953-
55; Provincial Secondary School, Bauchi, 1956-61; Administrative Staff College of Nigeria,
Badagry, 1985
Career: Nigeria Police Force; Commissioner of Police, Niger State, 1987-88; Commissioner of
Police, Borno State, 1988.
Recognition & Achievements: National Service Medal, Republic Medal, General Service
Medal, Nigeria Police Long Service Medal, Nigeria Silver Jubilee Medal; First Primirie
(Cameroun), 1965. Publication: Menace of Armed Robbery in Nigeria, ASCON, Badagry, 1985.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, squash, walking, swimming
Name: ABUBAKAR, Ahmed Gana

Profession: Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons), MPA
Date & (place) of Birth: September 28, 1942, Gombe
State: Gombe
Education: Hina Primary School, 1950-53, Gombe Senior Primary School, 1954-56, Bauchi
Government Secondary School, 1957-62, Keffi Government College, 1963-64, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1965-68, 1969-70 (Diploma in Education), University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1974-75 (Diploma in Administration and Management)
Career: Education Officer, 1968-70, Recruitment and Training Officer, later senior assistant
secretary, Ministry of Defence, 1970-73, principal assistant secretary, 1973-75, under secretary,
1976, administrative secretary, Board of Customs and Excise, Lagos, 1976-77, chief
administrative officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Lagos, 1977-78, permanent
secretary, Bauchi State, 1979, director of Administration, Institute of Health, Ahmadu Bello
University, 1979, commissioner for Finance, Bauchi State, October 1979, later commissioner for
Trade and Industry, Bauchi State until 1983
Institutional Membership: American Society of Public Administrators, associate member,
Institute of Personnel Management; Rotary International
Hobbies: Debating, football, hockey, photography
Address: Gombe State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Abdul (Senior, )

Date & (place) of Birth: February 20, 1932; Keffi
Home Town: Keffi
State of Origin: Nasarawa
Education: Keffi Elementary School, 1942-46; Benue Middle School, 1947-52; Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1954-55 & 1956-57; University of London
(Mospapark), 1961-62; Southampton Municipal Sports Centre, UK 1962-63; sports management,
British Council Tech,Programme; Attended courses in Sports Management and Administration;
and Stadium Management
Career: Assistant, Works Supervisor, Keffi Native Authority, November 1952-1953; Temporary
Clerk, April, 1953-54; 3rd C l a s s C l e r k , M i n i s t r y o f L a n d s a n d S u r v e y N o r t h e r n N i g e r i a ; S t a f f
C o r r e s p o n d e n t , N ig e r i a n C it i z e n G a s k i y a C o r p o r a t i o n , Z a r ia , 1 9 5 7 - 6 0 ; A c t i n g , S p o r t s E d it o r ,
N ew spap er; A s s is t a n t O rg a n is in g S e c reta ry, N o rth e rn N ig e r ia S p o rts C o m m i s s io n , 1960;
S e cre ta ry, 1964; 1967; G e n era l M an ag er, N o rth e rn S ta te s S p o rts C o u n c i l/ A h m a d u B e llo
S t a d iu m , 1968; C o m p t r o lle r of O p e r a t io n / M a n a g in g D ir e c t o r , A rew a H o t e ls (D ev ), 1981;
R e t i r e d 1 9 8 4 ; C h a ir m a n , N i g e r i a H o t e l s , s i n c e 1 9 8 8
R e c o g n i t i o n & A c h i e v e m e n t s : K a d u n a S t a t e S p o r t s C o u n c i l, 1 9 7 6 - 8 1 ; C h a ir m a n , K a d u n a S t a t e
S p o r t s C o u n c i l, 1 9 8 5 ; C a r e t a k e r , S p o r t s C o u n c i l, 1 9 8 8 - 8 9 ; K a d u n a S u b - S e a t N ig e r i a , 1 9 9 8 - 1 9 9 9 ;
F e l lo w , I n s t it u t e o f C o r p o r a t e A d m i n i s t r a t io n o f N ig e r i a , 1 9 9 9 ; N a t i o n a l S p o r t s a w a r d f o r S p o r t s
A d m in is t r a t io n , 1 9 8 8 ; S e c r e t a r y , a n d la t e r P r e s id e n t , K a d u n a C lu b , 1 9 6 8 - 8 5 ; p a t r o n , K a d u n a
C lu b .
H o b b ie s : R e a d in g a n d tra v e llin g
A d d r e s s : 1 0 A I s h a k u R o a d , M a l a l i, G R A , K a d u n a .
N a m e : A B U B A K A R , A lh a j i A b d u l
P r o f e s s i o n : C iv il s e r v a n t , a d m in is t r a to r
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., E.D., PGDM
Date & (place) of Birth: February 28, 1953; Ojoku Ankpa
Home Town: Ojoku; LGA: Ankpa
State of Origin: Kogi
Education: Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Ojoku, 1960-61; Local
Government Education Authority Primary School, 1962-66; College of Arts, Sokoto, 1968-72;
Kwara College of Technology, Ilorin, 1974-77; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-82;
Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1989
Career: National Youth Service Corps, 1977-78; Education Officer 1, Lecturer/Head,
Department English, College of Education, Ankpa, 1978-83 and 1984; Commissioner for
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Benue State, July-Dec.1983; Principal Administrative
Officer; Assistant Chief of Administration; Chief of Administration; Assistant Director,
(Admin.); Railway Divisional Manager/CEO, North Eastern/Northern) Nigerian Railway
Corporation, 1984-1992; Director, Administration, 1992-1995; Director,
Administration/Finance, 1995-99; Director, Administration, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Fellow, Institute of Corporate
Administration
Hobbies: Lawn tennis & travelling
Address: 52, Okeira Road, Railway Compound, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Telephone: 01-5844675
Pha: Zaria Road, Ungwar Hausawa, Ankpa, Kogi State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Adamu Gombe

P r ofession: Retired policeman
Date & (place) of Birth: 1938
State of Origin: Gombe State
Education: Gombe Central Primary School, 1946-50, Bauchi Middle School, 1951-53, Bauchi
Provincial Secondary School, 1954-59, Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, 1960, Detective Training
School, Wakefield, England, 1963, Washington International Police Academy, USA, 1972
(Diploma in Criminal Investigation)
Career: Assistant superintendent of Police, Nigeria Police Force, 1972, chief superintendent of
Police, 1974, assistant commissioner of Police, 1976, deputy commissioner of Police, 1976,
appointed commissioner of Police, 1983
Hobbies: Football, snooker, billiards, photography.
Address: Office of the Commissioner of Police, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Atiku

P r ofession: Administrator, politician, former Vice President
Date & (place) of Birth: November 25, 1946; Jada
State of Origin: Adamawa
Education: Jada Primary School, 1954-57; Jada Boarding Senior Primary School ; Adamawa
Provincial Secondary School, (New General Muritala Mohammed College); School of Hygiene
Kano; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1967-69, Yola; The Advanced Customs And Excise
Course for Senior Officers Finland; Cairo Police Academy.
Career: Former Deputy Controller of Customs; Governor-elect, Adamamwa State, relinquished
post contested and won election as Vice-Presdident, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 - 2007;
Chairman, National Council on Privatisation, National Economic Intelligence Council.
Recognition & Achievements: GCON; LL.D (UNICAL) April 2001; Doctor of Letters, Federal
University of Technology, Yola, April 2002; honorary fellowship award, Federal Polytechnic,
Auchi, June 2002; Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration, Imo State University,
2004; Turakin Adamawa; Baagbile Oke-Ona Egba; Aare Adimula of Ife; defunct Social
Democratic Party, 1993; defunct United Nigeria Congress Party; Peoples Democratic Party,
since 1999; Grand Commander of the Niger.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Ma'aji

Profession: Civil servant
Education: 1956-57; Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1956-57; 1962, 1965-66; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1966-67, 1977
Career: Veterinary Assistant, 1956; Native Court Scribe, 1956-57; Native Treasury Scribe,
1958-61; Numan Native Authority, 1962-64; Local Government Instructor, Provincial Local
Government Training Scheme, (on secondment from Ford Foundation), 1962-65; Local
Government Instructor; Northern Nigerian Government Instructor, 1966; Assistant, Executive
Officer, Local Government, 1967; North Eastern State Ministry of Local Government, 1968;
Executive Officer, Local Government, 1971; Higher Executive Officer, 1973; Secretary, North
East Sports Council, 1974; Senior Executive Officer, Local Government, 1975; Principal
Executive Officer, 1976; Secretary, Bauchi Local Government, 1977-79; Secretary, Bauchi State
Electoral Commission, 1980-83; Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources,
Bauchi State; Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government; Secretary, Bauchi
State Pilgrims Welfare Board; Chief Inspector, Local Government, Ministry of Local
Government, 1984-86; c/Sole Administrator, Gombe Local Government, 1985-86; Permanent
Secretary, 1988; dg: 1988; retired from service, 1989; Director, Ramadan Press Limited, Bauchi,
1990; Ch.Bauchi Local Government, 1991-93
Recognition & Achievements: Bauchi Emirate Council, since 1994.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Mohammed

Profession: Politician
Date & (place) of Birth: January 27, 1948, Sabon Yalwa
Education: Elementary School, Ziaya; revenue collector, later elected member, Kaduna State
House of Assembly, 1979-83
Recognition & Achievements: Peoples Redemption Party, 1978-83
Address: Kaduna State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir

Profession: Quantity surveyor, chartered arbitrator and solicitor
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc. LL.B, MNIM
Date & (place) of Birth: June 2, 1949; Tsanyawa,
State of Origin: Kano
Education: Tsanyawa Junior Primary School, 1959-62; Gwarzo Senior Primary School, 1963-
65; Rumfa Government College, Kano, 1966-70; School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1971-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,1972-75; 1987-92
Career: Treasury division, Ministry of Finance, Kano State, June-September, 1972; Building
Division, Ministry of works, Kano State, June -September, 1973; Qu-Ess Partnership Kaduna
1974 Quantity Surveyor, Lagos State Development and Properties Corporation, 1975; Deputy
Chief Quantity Surveyor, Nigeria Army Engineers, Ebute-Metta 1975-76; Senior Quantity
Surveyor, Qu-Ess Partnership, Kaduna, 1976-78; General Manager, /Resident Quantity
Surveyor, Qu-Ess Partnership, Kano Office, 1978-80; Principal Consultant/Partner, Shehu Giwa
and Partners, (Chartered Quantity Surveyors), Kano Office. 1980
Recognition & Achievements: Judicial Commission of Enquiry into Kundila eleven million
naira housing contract, Kano, 1979; Administrative Commission of Enquiry into causes of
Destruction of Governor Mohammed Abubakar Rimi's house, Kano, 1981; Administrative
Commission of Enquiry into Affairs of B.K.I. Limited, Kano, 1985; Technical Commission of
Enquiry into Eleven million Naira Nassarawa Hospital Extension Contract, Kano, 1984-85;
Kano State Urban Development Board, 1981-83; Advisory Committee on Land Use and
Allocation, Kano State; Standing Committee of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveying, on
the accreditation of quantity survey courses in Nigerian Polytechnics and Universities; Federal
Government Ministerial appointee, Quantity Surveyors' Registration Board of Nigeria, 1993-
2000; National Executive Council Member, Nigerian Institute of Construction Industry
Arbitrators; Chairman, Registration Committee, 1997-2000; Lecturer in Arbitration, Ahmadu
Bello University Zaria, 1996; Federal Government appointed Advisory Committee on National
Housing Policy, 1987; Institute of Quantity Surveyors, London; Royal Institute of Chartered
Quantity Surveyors, London; Associate Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London,
1986, 1984; a Fellow: Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 1978-88; Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1998; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators, 1996
Hobbies: Travelling, reading the Holy Quran,
Address: 2, Ibrahim Umar Street, Hausawa New Layout, Kano State
Telephone: 064-660080, 665020.
Name: ABUBAK AR, Alhaji Mohammed Daudu

Education: Elementary School, Azare, 1953-56, Senior Primary School, Azare, 1957-59, Bauchi
Provincial Secondary School, 1960-64, Kaduna Polytechnic (Diploma in Building and Civil
Engineering, 1969)
Career: Supervisor of Works, Katagum Local Authority, 1970, works supervisor, later senior
administrative officer, Federal Civil Service, 1974, secretary, Akko Local Government, 1976-77,
secretary, Tangale-Waja Local Government, 1977, secretary, Gamawa Local Government, 1978,
in private business, 1978-79, commissioner for Parastatals, Bauchi State, 1979, later
commissioner for Rural Development and Co-operatives, Bauchi State until 1983, detained,
January-October 1984
Address: Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Sani

Profession: Trade unionist, politician
Date & (place) of Birth: August 10, 1942, Kazaure
Education: Kazaure Elementary School, 1956-58, Gwarzo Government Technical School, 1959-
62, Overseas Management Institute, London, June-December 1978 (Certificate in Advanced
Management, 1978)
Career: Joined Ministry of Works and Housing, Kano State, 1962-78, electrical superintendent,
1971, superintendent, 1973, senior superintendent, 1975, principal electrical superintendent,
1977, elected member, House of Representatives, 1979-83; chairman, Public Works
Construction and Technical Works Union, Kano State Branch, 1973-76, chairman, Civil Service
Technical Workers' Union, Kano State Branch, 1976-78, deputy national president, Civil Service
Technical Workers Union of Nigeria, 1978-79
Hobbies: horse riding, reading, farming
Address: Kazaure, Kano State
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Umar Musa

Profession: Public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc.
Date & (place) of Birth: December 24, 1947, Jos
Education: Jos Primary School; Government Secondary School, Bauchi; Government
Secondary School, Katisna; University College, Swansea, UK.
Career: Director, Federal Ministry of Industries and other important public appointments at
various times; Director, West African Portland Cement Company Plc, since 1992
Hobbies: Music, reading, tourism.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Yunusa

Profession: Educationist, politician
Date & (place) of Birth: 1945, Kauru, Zaria
Education: Kauru Primary School, 1955-59, Soba Senior Primary School, 1959-61
Career: Teacher Training College, Sokoto, 1962-66; teacher, 1967-69, headmaster, Kauru
Primary School, 1969-72, supervisory headmaster, Kauru District, 1976-77, supervisory
headmaster, Chawai District, 1977-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Chawai
Kauru, 1979-83; National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling
Name: ABUBAKAR, Aloma Mariam

Profession: Lawyer
Date & (place) of Birth: November 20, 1944, Lagos
Education: Legal Studies, Nigeria; in legal practice
Career: Attorney-General's Chambers, 1968-71, appointed magistrate, Maiduguri, 1971
Hobbies: Cycling, reading
Address: Magistrate's Court, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Barr. Hamisu Yusuf

Profession: Legal practitioner, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B. B.L, MBA
Date & (place) of Birth: December 8, 1965; Kaduna
Home Town: Kaduna; LGA: Kaduna South
Education: St. Augustine's Primary School, Kaduna, 1971-77; Sardauna Memorial College,
Kaduna, 1977-82; Bayero University, Kano, 1983-87; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1987-88;
Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria, 1999
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Nigerian Enugu, 1989; Lecturer,
Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1989-90; Managing Director/CEO, Kura
Ventures Ltd, 1991-92: Commissioner for Health, Ministry of Health, Kaduna State, 1992-93;
Director-General, Lands. Bureau for Lands & Survey, Kaduna State, 1994-97; Commissioner for
Finance & Economic Planning, Kaduna State, 1998-99; Principal Partner, Yusuf Abubakar &
Co. Equity Chambers, 1997-2000; Director, F & T Investment Ltd; Talafon Telecommunication
Ltd; Director, African Petroleum plc; former excutive Secretary, Petroleum Technology
Development Fund, Abuja. 2000-2003
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; International Law Society, London;
International Bar Association: Kaduna State Chamber of Commerce
Recognition & Achievements: Best Graduating Student. Bayero University. Kano, 1987;
Hobbies: Travelling & current affairs
Address: 18B Lamido Road Ungwan Rimi GRA, Kaduna
E-mail: equitie@yahoo.com
Name: ABUBAKAR, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi

Profession: Lawyer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB, BL
Date & (place) of Birth: December 11. 1956
Home Town: Gombe; LGA: Gombe
State of Origin: Gombe
Education: N.A. Primary School Jos, 1963-68; Tudun Wada Primary School, Kano, 1969;
Government College, Kano, 1970-74; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-78; Nigerian Law
School, 1978-79; University of Washington, 1982
Career: Senior Parliamentary Counsel, 1979-83; Company Secretary, Yankari Game Reserve
Ltd, 1984-86; Acting Director, Civil Litigations, 1982-89; Director, Public Prosecutions, 1989-
90; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, 1990-92; 1992-93; Deputy National
Secretary, Democratic Party of Nigeria; Resident Electoral Commissioner, Kogi State, 1998-99;
Resident Electoral Commissioner, Delta State, 1999; Resident Electoral Commissioner for
Plateau State, 1999-2002
Institutional Member ship: Commonwealth Association of Parliamentary Counsel;
Commonwealth Lawyers Association.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Bashir

P r ofession: economist, banker administrator
Date & (place) of Birth: May 28, 1946; Katsina
State of Origin: Katsina
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73; Ohio University, USA, 1975-76;
University of London, United Kingdom, 1979
Career: Chief Education Officer, Kaduna State Public Service, 1963-76; sec./Acting General
Manager, Kaduna Investments Company, 1977-80; Head, Administration Division, Nigerian
National Petroleum Refinery, Kaduna, 1980-82; General Manager, Administration Division,
Nigerian Agricultural and Co-operative Bank, Kaduna; Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, 1979
Hobbies: Reading, hockey.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Engineer Rabiu Diori

P r ofession: Civil Engineer, consultant, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, Dip.Eng
Education: Kaduna Polytechnic, 1977; Lansing Community College, Michigan, 1978; Oregon
Institute of Technology
Career: Civil Engineer , Bauchi State Water Board; Estate Manager, Bauchi State Institute of
Higher Education, 1981; Area Manager, Bauchi State Water Board, 1984; Chief Civil Engineer ,
Assistant Director, Rural Water Supply Division, Bauchi State Integrated Rural Development
Authority, 1986-88; Chief Engineer /Project Co-ordinator, Bauchi Town Water Supply Project,
1988-89; General Manager, Bauchi State Water Board, 1978-90; Deputy Director, Water Supply
and Quality Control Division, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, 1990-96; Deputy din,
Maritime Services Department, Federal Ministry of Transport, 1996-97; Director, Inland
Waterways Department, 1997-98; Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority
Name: ABUBAKAR, General Abdulsalami

P r ofession: Soldier and former Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Academic & Professional Qualification: D.sc
Home Town: Minna
State of Origin: Niger
Education: Native Authority Primary School, Minna, 1950-56; Provincial Secondary School,
Bida, 1957-62; Technical Institute, Kaduna, 1963; Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1963-
66; Infantry Officers Course, USA, 1975-76; Airborne Course, USA, 1976; Command and Staff
College, Jaji, 1977; Senior Officers Defence Management Course, 1982; Senior Executive
Course, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, 1985.
Career: Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army, 1967; Battalion Second-in-Command, General Staff
Officer 2, 2 Division Garrison, 1967-68; Commanding Officer, 1969-74; Brigade Major, 7
Infantry Brigade, 1974-75; Nigerian Army Military Service, United Nations Peace-Keeping
Force, Lebanon, 1978-79; Commanding Officer, 84 Infantry Battalion; Assistant Adjutant-
General, 3 Infantry Division; Commanding Officer, 145 Infantry Battalion, 1978-79; Chief
Instructor, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1980-82; Colonel, Administration and Quartering, 1
Mechanised Division, 1982-84; Commander, 3 Mechanised Brigade, 1984-85; Colonel, 1985;
Commander, 9 Mechanised Brigade, 1985-86; Military Secretary, Nigerian Army, 1986-88;
Institutional Membership: Armed Forces Ruling Council; General Officer Commanding, 82
Division, Enugu, 1988-90; Commandant, Nigeria Army School of Infantry, 1990; General
Officer Commanding, 1 Mechanised Division, Kaduna, 1990-91; Chief of Policy and Plans,
Nigerian Army, 1991-93; Chief of Defence Staff, 1995-98; General, 1998; Head of State and
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, 1998-99; United Nations Special Envoy to the
Democratic Republic of Congo, since 2000; Special Envoy to Chad &Sudan, July 2004
Recognition & Achievements: GCFR, pss, fss, mss, dss, dsm, rm, nsm, gsm, mni Grand
Commander Federal Republic, 1998; Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, Ambrose Alii
University, Ekpoma, May 2002; Honorary Doctorare Degree (LL.D) in Law, Ahmadu Bello
University, 2004, Military Decorations: Pass Staff College; Forces Service Star; Meritorious
Service Star; Distinguished Service Star; Defence Service Medal; Republic Medal; National
Service Medal; General Service Medal
Hobbies: Squash, jogging, photography, reading
Address: Minna, Niger State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Halidu Ibrahim

Profession: University teacher
Date & (place) of Birth: January 14, 1948
Home Town: Lesa-Borgu
Education: St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kaduna; Kaduna Polytechnic; University of
Ibadan; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife; Harvard University, USA.
Career: Investment Officer (NYSC), Ministry of Industries, Ibadan, 1974-75; Planning Officer,
Ministry of Economic Development, Ilorin, 1975-78; Senior Lecturer, Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, since 1978
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1981.
Publication: Public Finance and Budgeting, Principles, Practice and Issues, Ahmadu Bello
University Press, 1986
Hobbies: Reading, fishing, badminton
Address: 25B Belag Houses, Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Kaduna State
Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Ibrahim Ganyama

Profession: Film producer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A.
Home Town: Kiyawa
State of Origin: Jigawa
Education: New York State University, Cortland College, USA
Career: Eminent TV Film Producer, House of Representatives for Dutse/ Kiyawa Federal
Constituency on Platform of Peoples Democratic Party since 1999
Hobbies: Foreign affairs, travelling, movies & drama
Telephone: 064-721185, 721160, 090-800191.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Isa Sani

P r ofession: Civil servant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A
Home Town: Gwaram; LGA: Gwaram
Education: Bayero University, Kano
Career: Staff, Ministry of Education, Jigawa State; House of Representatives for Gwaram
Federal Constituency on the Platform of All Peoples Party since, 1999
Hobbies: Reading, football
Address: Gidan Abubakar, Gwaram, Jigawa State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. J ustice Tijjani

P r ofession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB, B.L
Date & (place) of Birth: January 1, 1945, Gwaran
Education: Gwaram Junior Primary School, 1953-56; Birnin-Kudu Senior Primary School,
1957-59; Birnin-Kudu Secondary School, 1960-65; Ahmadu Bello University, 1968-74;
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1974-75
Career: Bank Clerk, 1966-68; Court Registrar, 1970-71; Magistrate II, 1976-78; Chairman,
Kano Rent Tribunal, 1979-80; Bank Secretary/Legal Adviser, 1981-86; High Court Judge, Kano,
1981-91; Chief Judge of Jigawa State, since December 1991; Chairman, Nigerian Bar
Association, Kano branch, 1984-85
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; World Jurist Association, since 1995
Recognition & Achievements: Tarauni Kano Social Club
Hobbies: Horse riding, gardening
Address: 15b, Dutse GRA, Old Secretariat
Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Makwashi

P r ofession: Civil Servant, Politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: NCE
State of Origin: Zamfara
Education: College of Education, Sokoto
Career: Civil servant; House of Representatives for Maradum/Bakura Federal Constituency on
All Peoples Party Platform, since 1999
Name: ABUBAKAR, Ibrahim Magaji

Date & (place) of Birth: August 16, 1938, Hardawa Misau
Education: Misau Primary School, 1946-49, Bauchi Secondary School, 1950-54, Gombe
Teachers' College, 1955-58, Advanced College of Education, Zaria, 1962-64, University of
Oxford, England, University of Birmingham, England, 1969 (Diploma in Public Administration),
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1977 (Diploma in Public
Administration).
Career: Assistant General Manager, Administration Department, Nigerian Railway Corporation,
Lagos, later secretary, Bauchi State Public Service Commission, 1976-78, permanent secretary,
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Bauchi State, 1978-79, commissioner for Trade, Industry
and Tourism, Bauchi State, October 1979, later commissioner for Works and Transport, Bauchi
State until 1983, detained, January-October 1984.
Hobbies: Horse riding, indoor games, travelling, visiting
Address: 2A Sokoto Road, GRA, Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Telephone: 42111 or 42826.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Ibrahim Ramalan
Date & (place) of Birth: October 31, 1933, Nasarawa
Education: Nasarawa Primary School, 1941-45, Katsina-Ala Middle School, 1945-50, Survey
School, Kano, 1951-52, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1956-57, South Devon Technical
College, England, 1960-61, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1971-72 (Diploma in Public
Administration).
Career: Joined Nasarawa Native Authority, 1952-68, land settlement officer, 1952-54, assistant
chief scribe, 1954-56, chief scribe, 1956-58, secretary, 1958-68, joined Benue-Plateau State
Government, 1968-76, assistant district officer, 1969-71, divisional officer, 1972-74, principal
private secretary, 1974-75, acting resident, Katsina-Ala, 1975-76, acting resident, Pankshin,
March-June 1976, executive secretary, 1976-78, general manager, EPDP, April-October 1978,
later permanent secretary, Plateau State Government, 1978-83, federal permanent secretary,
Ministry of Transport and Aviation, 1984-86
Recognition & Achievements: appointed director, Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic
Studies, 1990; Sarkin Malamai of Nasarawa.
Hobbies: Swimming, exercise, reading.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Jika

Profession: Company administrator, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.Sc
Home Town: Yola
Education: Toungo Primary School, Yola, Adamawa State, 1969-75; General Murtala
Muhammed College, 1975-80; Bayero University, Kano, 1980-84; University of Maiduguri,
Borno State, 1986-88
Career: Public Relations Officer, Owerri, Imo State, (National Youth Service Corps), 1984;
Senior Journalist, Daily Times, Lagos, 1985; Director, Gongola Broadcasting Corporation, Yola,
1985-88; News Agency of Nigeria, Lagos, 1988-89; Zonal Director, People's Bank of Nigeria,
Kano, Borno and Gongola States
Recognition & Achievements: People's Bank of Nigeria Presidential Implementation Task
Force, 1989-91; Executive Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Lagos, 1991-92;
Technical Committee on the creation of Transport Development Bank, 1991; Group President,
CEO, Fombina Group of Companies, Kano, since 1992. Lecturer, Department of Mass
Communication, University of Maiduguri, Borno State 1985-89, Lecturer, Mass Communication,
Bayero University, Kano, since 1999; Daily Times Babatunde Jose Scholarship Award for the
Best Mass Communication Student in Nigeria, 1981-84; Federal Government Merit Award
Scholarship for Best Mass Communication Student, 1981-84. Publication: Mass Communication
in Africa, A book of Readings; Mass Media and African Society; African Media Issues; People's
Bank; History and Growth
Telephone: 064-642070; 664214; 669532.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Justice (Mrs.) Fatima
Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B., BL
Education: University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1975; Nigerian Law
School, Lagos, 1976
Career: Attorney-General/ Commissioner of Justice, Minna, Niger State, 1987; Judge, Federal
High Court, Minna
Recognition & Achievements: Constitution Review Committee; Constituent Assembly;
Chairman, Family Support Programme, 1998; founder/ Ch.Board of Trustees, Women's Rights
Advancement and Protection Alternative, 1999
Address: Minna, Niger State.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Mohammed Abdullahi

P r ofession: Lawyer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B., BL, LLM
Date & (place) of Birth: December 11, 1956
Education: Tudun Wada Primary School; Government College, Kano; University of Jos;
attended several Professional courses at Royal Institute of Public Administration, London;
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Lagos State
Career: Pupil, State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Bauchi State, 1978 -81; State Counsel II,
1980-81; Senior Parliamentary Counsel II, Bauchi State House of Assembly, 1981; Senior
Parliamentary Counsel I, 1983; company sec/Legal Adviser, Yankari Game Reserve and
Tourism Company Ltd., 1984-86; Principal State Counsel, 1987; Acting Director, Civil
Litigations, 1987-88; Director, of Public Prosecutions, 1986-90; Hon. Attorney-General and
Commissioner for Justice, Bauchi State, 1990-91; 1992- 93; Managing Partner, M.A. Abubakar
& Co. (Fortuna Chambers) 1993-98; Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC, Kogi State, 1998-
99; Delta State, 1999; Plateau State, 1999-2002; Rivers State, 2002-03; currently, National
Electoral Commissioner, INEC Headquarters, Abuja
Institutional Membership: Body of Benchers, 1990-93; Legal Practitioners Disciplinary
Committee, 1990-93; Council for Legal Education, Bauchi State, 1990-93; Commonwealth
Association of Parliamentary Council; Commonwealth Lawyers Association; Chairman, member
Nigeria Bar Association, Bauchi State, 1998-99; NYSC Governing Board, Bauchi, 1998.
Telephone: 09-4135230, 4134368, 4134416, 4134565.
Name: ABUBAKAR, Professor Abubakar Sa'ad

P r ofession: Historian, politician, administrator, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A; Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: December 29, 1943; Jalingo
State of Origin: Taraba
Education: Jalingo Primary School, now Muhammadu Nya, 1949-50: Gobarau Primary School,
Katsina, 1950-51, Jalingo Primary, 1952: Middle School Yola, 1953-55; Provincial Secondary,
Yola, now General Murtala Muhammed College, 1956-61; Provincial Secondary School. Kano,
now Rumfa College, 1962-63; Ahmadu Bello University, 1964-67: 1967-70.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1969-70: Lecturer II, 1970-72; Lecturer
1, 1972-75; Senior Lecturer, 1975- 79; Reader in History, University of Maiduguri, 1980-81;
Professor, Nigerian History: d-Vice Chancellor, Administration, 1985-87; Acting, v-c 1985;
Professor, Nigerian History. University of Abuja, since 2000; Ambassador of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria to the Swiss Confederation, Bern, 1987-92, where he recovered stolen Benin
Bronze head about being auctioned for 3 million U.S Dollars; University of Maiduguri, Acting
Name: AWOSIKA, Dr. Yomi
Profession: Educationist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Ondo
State of Origin: Ondo
Education: Apostolic Teachers' College, Ilesa, 1957-58; Ahmad-Bello University, Zaria, 1960-
63; Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo, USA, 1971-72; Northern Michigan University,
Marquette USA, 1972-73; Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1980-81
Career: Tutor, St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1963-70; Tutor, Internationa School, Ibadan, 1973-
76; Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1976-8S. Senior Lecturer, University, of Ibadan, 1983
Institutional Membership: President, Nigeria Associatior. for Physical and Health Education
and Recreation Oyo State, 1983-87; National Secretary, Nigeria Association For Physical and
Health Educatioc and Recreation, 1983-89. Publication:Individualized Approach To Teaching
Badminton, Moba Printers, 1983
Hobbies: Lawn tennis and swimming
Address: Anima Way, Block 12, Flat 4, University of Ibadan Campus. Ibadan, Oyo Sate.
Name: AWOSIKA, Keziah Anuoluwapo

Profession: Research economist, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, D.Phil
Career: Senior Research Fellow:NISER, Ibadan: Research Officer National Bank of Nigeria,
1981; Assistant, Secretary, Nigeria,-Economic Society, 1977-80; Assistant, Editor, Nigerian
Economic Society, since 1982; Treasurer, NAUW, 1976-80; Chairman, . Finance Committee.
1980-84
Institutional Membership: Chairman, member Status of Women Committee, 1984;
Publication:Co-author. Inflation in Nigeria, NISER, 1982; co-author, Foreign Capital and Aid
Flows in Nigeria, in Quarterly Journal of Administration, University of Ife, 1974, (now Obafemi
Awolowo University); Women's Education and Participation in the Labour Force: The case of
Nigeria, 1981; coauthor, Management of Nigeria External Reserves NISER, 1979: Nigerian
Women in Development, 1982. Houblam, (Norman, Bank of England) Award, 1972-73; George
Webb-Medley Award, for Commonwealth Scholars, 1969-72. Zonta International, Ibadan. 1976-
81; Lagos since 198.2
Hobbies: Reading, debating, yoga exercises
Address: 10, Olanrewaju Street, Oregun.
Name: AWOSIKA, Dr Victor Oloyede

Profession: Nigerian gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BS
Education: Government College, Ibadan, University of London, England, Licentiate, Royal
College of Physicians, London, 1962
Career: Appointed director, Estate Clinic, Ikeja, also director, African Literary and Scientific
Publications Ltd; Royal Col lege of Surgeons, London, 1962
Address: PO Box 70, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria,
Name: AWOSUSI, Dr. (Chief) Emmanuel Omoyemi

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, BL, Ph.D
Education: St. Paul's Primary School, Aiyegbaju; Oduduwa College, Ife, 1951-56; Balham and
Tooting College of Commerce, London, 1961-62; Gibson and Weldon College of Law, London,
1962-65; London University, 1962-65; Inns of Court-Middle Temple, London, 1963-65;
Newport University, Kensington University College of Law, USA
Career: Private Legal Practice, 1967-70: State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Western State,
1970-76; Senior State Counsel, Oyo State, 1976-78; Principal State Counsel, 1978-79;
Administrator-General/Public Trustee, Oyo State, 1979-80; Deputy Director, Litigation, 1980-
82; Deputy Director, Public Prosecutions, 1982-84; Director, Legal Drafting and Ministerial
Counselling, 1984-85; Director, Litigation and Advisory Services, 1986-91; Public Prosecutions,
Oyo State, 1991; Public Prosecutions, Osun State, 1991-92; Solicitor-General/Director-General,
Osun State, since 1992; Civil Defence Corps
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Sales Management, Sooko of Ife; Baamofin of
Erinmo-Ijesha Land
Name: AWOTESU, Abigail Iyabode

Profession: Staff nurse, midwife
Date & (place) of Birth: March 30, 1934;
Education: School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1955-58; Maternity
Hospital, Surrey England, 1958-59; Samaritan Hospital for Women, London, 1960; University of
London, London, 1960-61; Institute of District Nursing, London, 1964; National Teachers Tech's
College, Yaba, Lagos, 1971-72
Career: Staff Nurse, Samaritan Hospital for Women, London, 1960; Health Visitor, London
County Council, London, 1961-63; Queen's Nurse, North London District, England, 1964-65;
Health Sister, Lagos City Council, Lagos, 1965-66; Public Health Nurse Tutor, School of Public
Health Nursing, Lagos State, 1972; Principal, School of Public Health Nursing, Lagos, 1978-87;
Co-ordinator of Studies, School of Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health and Community Health
Officers Course, 1987-91; External Examiner, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, 1970;
Course Facilitator, WHO In Service Training Programme for Senior Public Health Nurses, 1978;
Consultant, Staff Civil Commission Interview for Health Sister, 1981
Institutional Membership: Foundation Fellow:West African College of Nursing; West African
Health Examination Board; Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; National Association of
Nigeria Nurses and Midwives; President, Association of Nigeria Nurse-Educators, Lagos
Branch, Publication:Treatment and Prevention of Malaria; Co-author, History of Public Health in
West Africa sub-region, Zonta International Club of Lagos, 1987
Address: Iperu-Arcade, 29 Modupe Street, off Fola Agoro, Somolu, Lagos.
Name: AWOTESU, Chief OIu

Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, BL, LL.M
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 6, 1931
Home Town: Iperu Remo
Education: Methodist Boys' Iperu Westley School,1942-48; High School, Lagos, 1951-54;
North-Western Polytechnic, London, 1958-59, King's College, University of London, 1959-63;
Career: Registrar of Shipping, Federal Ministry of Transport; Legal Draughtman, Federal
Ministry of Justice, 1966, Law Reporter with the Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for
England and Wales, 1966; State Counsel, Federal Ministry of Justice, Lagos, 1968; Minister
State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, 1979-82, Establishment and Special Duties, 1982-1983;
Currently in Private Legal Practice, Olu Awotesu and Company, Lagos; Principal Parner Olu
Awotesu & Co, since 1984; Constituent Assembly, 1977-78
Institutional Membership: International Bar Association, 1973-76,Executive Member, African
Bar Association, 1973-76, Principal Parner Olu Awotesu & Co, since 1984; Member, defunct
Action Group of Nigeria; Leader, defunct United Progressive Group Alliance; Executive
Member, defunct National Party of Nigeria
Hobbies: Swimming, reading
Name: AWOTESU, Chief Olusanya Olugbola hari

Profession: Nigerian lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB (Hons), LLM
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 6, 1935,
Home Town: Iperu
Education: Methodist School, Iperu, Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, North Western
Polytechnic, London, University of London, England (Diploma in Law Reporting)
Career: Called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London; in legal practice, England and Nigeria, also
former state counsel, Federal Ministry of Justice, legal adviser, Board of Inland Kevenue, legal
adviser, Ministry of Trade, registrar of Shipping, Federal Ministry of Transport, 1969-70,
registrar of Companies, Federal Ministry of Trade, 1972-73, company secretary and legal
adviser, Nigerian Produce Marketing Company Ltd, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, minister of
state for Agriculture, 1979-82, minister of state for Establishment and Labour, 1982-83,
detained, January-October 1984
Recognition & Achievements: Traditional titles: Fiwajoye of Ikija, Bobagunwa of Epe,
Jagunmolu of Idena, Losi Osigi of Iderika, Atadegboye Okan L'omo of Iperu
Hobbies: Cinema, swimming, table tennis
Address: Iperu Arcade, 27/29 Modupe Street, Abule Jesha, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: AWOTUNDE, Lawrence Olatunde

Profession: Nigerian economist, computer scientist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MSc
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1945
Education: Higher studies in Computer Sciences and Economics (Diploma in Computer
Sciences); programmer, University of Lagos, 1971-77, senior systems analyst, University of
Lagos, 1977-81
Career: Appointed principal systems analyst, Computer Centre, University of Lagos, 1981
Address: Computer Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: AWOTUA-EFEBO, Professor Ebi Biodomoye

Profession: Academic, administrator
Academic & Pofessional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A, Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: October 16, 1951; Ikeja
Home Town: Town-Brass
Education: S.D.A. Mission School, Oke-Bola, Ibadan, 1960-63; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti,
1964-69; Ibadan Grammar School, 1970-71; Kent State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1975-81;
Career: Commissioner for Works, Rivers State, 1989-90; Special Assistant, Federal Minister of
Works, 1991-94; dir, Computing Services Centre, University of Port Harcourt, 1985-89; Acting-
Dean, Student Affairs University of Port Harcourt, 1989; Head, Department of Curriculum
Studies & Education Technical., 1995-97; dir, Nunet Centre, since 1997
Institutional Membership: British Institute of Training and Development; Nigerian Association
of Education, Media, and Technical; African Society for Education and Training Technical;
Azikiwe f, State Department, USA, 2001
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Effective teaching; Principles and Practice.
Paragraphic. Port Harcourt, 1999; Lions Club International, Garden City Chapter: Secretary,
1988; National Congress of National Consensus
Hobbies: Computer games, reading
Address: 14. Circular Road. Presidential Housing Estate, Phase II, Port Harcourt, Rivers State:
E-mail: awotua-efebo@hotmaiI.com.
Name: AWOYELU, Senator (Dr.) Clement Kolawole

Profession: Accountant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: JP, M.P.A
Education: St. Paul's Anglican Primary School, Erijiyan-Ekiti; Anglican Secondary Modern
School Aramoko-Ekiti; Anglican Secondary Commercial School, Ikare-Akodo. 1964; Folks
Lynch School of Accountancy, Accountancy Training and Publications Limited; University of
Ado-Ekiti
Career: Chief Accountant, WTN Nigeria Limited, 1977; Lagos State House of Assembly,
representing Mushin, Ilupeju/Oni-gbongbo, Oshodi/Isolo, Itire/Ikate Local Government Area;
Vice Chairman, Senate Land Transport Committee; Parish Church Council, Anglican Church,
Erijiyan Ekiti, Selection Committee and Principal Officer of the Senate; Federal Capital
Territory, Water Resources, Marine Transport; Selection and Housing, and Urban Development
Committees; Justice of the Peace, Ekiti State Government; Doctorate Degree, Business
Administration, The British-Nigeria University of Commerce, Science and Technology
Institutional Membership: Social Democratic Party, Vice Chairman, Ondo State, 1989-93;
United Nigeria Congress Party; Chairman, Old Ondo State now Ekiti; Peoples Democratic Party,
1998-99; National Working Committee and National Financial Secretary.
Name: AWOYEMI, Oladosu

Profession: Nigerian agriculturist
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 8, 1935
Home Town: Ile-Ife
Education: St Stephen's School, Modakeke, Ile-Ife, 1943-50, Government College, Ibadan,
1951-55, School of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, 1956-57, University of Ibadan, 1957-
62, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1964-65
Career: Agricultural officer, 1962-68, senior agricultural officer, 1968-72, principal agricultural
officer, 1972-74, assistant chief agricultural officer, 1974, chief agricultural officer, 1975-76,
assistant director of Agriculture, 1976-77
Hobbies: Swimming, tennis
Address: Constitution Road, Close 9, House 6, Satellite Town, Badagry Road, Lagos.
Name: AWOYINFA, Engineer Emmanuel Olufemi

Profession: Engineer, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.I. Chem. Eng. FNSE, FNSCE, FBPI
Home Town: Ilesa
Education: Otapete Methodist School, Ilesha, 1948-53; Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesa, 1954-58;
St. Patrick's College, Asaba, Delta State, 1960-61; London University-West Ham College of
Technology Rumford Road, College E.15, 1963-67; Institution of Chemical Engineers, London,
1966-67
Career: Industrial Manager/Consultant, Shell Nigeria Limited (now Nolchem); Appointed the
1st Nigerian Industrial Chemicals Manager, 1974; He supervised technicians and artisan in the
Soap department, Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc, 1968-77; Production Manager, 1987-88;
Chairman, Nita Farm and Engineering Company Limited, Ilesa, since 1984; Tao Chemical
Engineering Company Limited, since 1979; Chairman/CEO, Heplac Nigeria Limited, 1977-85;
Executive Chairman, Ibcon and Associates Limited, since 1979; Director, Folio Associates
Limited, since 1982 National Patron, Nigerian Universities, Engineering Students Association,
since 1980
Institutional Membership: Co-founder, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, 1969; 1st
National Publicity Secretary, Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers, 1969-72; General
Secretary, 1972-75; Assistant, National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers,
1980-81; National Publicity Secretary, 1981-83; Chairman, NSE National Engineering Centre
Opening Ceremony Committee, 1985; COREN Education and Training Committee, 1984-86;
Secretary, General Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1986-88; Introduced and designed the first set
of Courses and Seminars for the NSE, 1986; Secretary General Federation of African
Organisation of Engineers, since 1989; and since 1990; Founder: NSE Gboko Branch, 1986;
NSE Ikeja Branch, 1993; Co-founder, NSE Apapa Branch, 1996; Team Leader: COREN
visitation to the Universities of Port Harcourt and the Rivers State Universities of Science and
Technology. 1984; (COREN visitation to he University of Ibadan, 1989; FADE Delegation to
the World Engineering Congress, Germany, 2000; National Orator, Nigerian Society of
Engineers, 1987-92; EIA visitation to Oil Producing Companies, Eif Shell and Texaco, since
1992; Environmental Impact Assessment Team for Shell, Odidi Gas Project, 1988; Team Leader,
SME Consultancy for World Bank 1992-95; Harvest Committee Cathedral Church of St. John's
Ilesa 1993; President, Board of Hope Society, All Saints Church, Yaba, since 2002; British
Institute of Chemical Engineers; Registered Member, COREN (R-1206); Building Committee,
Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1981-92; Publicity Committee, 1980-83; Conference and Seminar
Planning Committee, 1980-83; Finance and General Purpose Committee, 1990-93; Silver Jubilee
Celebration Committee, 1983; International Committee, since 1984; Council Member, Nigeria
Society of Engineers, 1980-97; 1979-90; COREN membership Committee, 1980-84; Finance
and General Purpose Committee, 1980-90; Chairman, Education and Training Committee,
COREN, 1984-86; Advisory Committee Safety and Standard Organization of Nigeria, 1984-86;
Petrochemicals Committee of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, UK, 1970-76; Executive
Committee, WFEO, since 1989; Technical Committee for the State University of Technology,
Oyo State Government, Ogbomoso; COREN Visitation to University of Ife, 1980; COREN
visitation to University of Benin, 1980; Curriculum Planning Committee, Federal University of
Technology, Minna, 1982; Curriculum Planning Committee. Lagos State University, 1988-89;
COREN visitation to the Phillipines, visiting 10 Universities in Cebu and Manilla, 1983; Federal
Government visitation to the Committee in Engineering Infrastructure in Nigeria, 1990; St.
Patricks College Asaba Board of Governors, 1971-73; LSG Committee on the Rehabilitation of
Laos State Stadium, 1982; LSG Sub-Committee on the Planning of the State Steel Mill, Epe,
198; Council Member, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, since 2002; Tenders Committee,
Laspotech, since 2002; Council Member, African Network for Scientific and Technological
Institutions, Nairobi, Kenya, since 1995; Governing Council African Network for Scientific and
Technological Institutions ANSTI-UNESCO, Nairobi, Kenya, since 1989; World Federation of
Engineering Organisations Committee on Appropriate Technology, 1989-92; UNESCO
Committee on Corporation between Captain of Industries and Universities. 1990-94; UNESCO
Paris Committee of Initiative for the Federal of Black Africa (Comite D'Initiative Pour le
Federation En Afrique Noire), 1992-95; Election Committee, FAOE, since 1990; Council mem,
Disables Settlement, Owutu Ikorodu, since 1993
Nigerian Society of Engineers; Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers; British Plastic Institute;
General Secretary, St. Patrick's College, Asaba Old Boys Association, 1972-76; Ilesa Grammar
School Old Boys Association, 1979-83; Patron: Youth Christian Circle Society, All Saints
Church, Yaba, since 1992; Boys Brigade, since 1985; Elder Helpline, since 1995
Telephone: 01-4974967, 08033081426
Address: 19, Akintoye Shogunle Street, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: AWOYINFA, Michael Ajibola

Profession: Journalist, author
Academic & Profession: B.Sc
Date & (place) of Birth: July 23, 1952; Tarkwa, Ghana
Education: Anglican Primary School, Tarkwa, 1957-64; Sekondi College, Sekondi, Ghana,
1965-67; Axim Secondary School, Ghana, 1967-70; Ijebu-Jesha Grammar School, 1971-72;
University of Lagos, 1974-77
Career: Chief Correspondent, Concord Press of Nigeria, Kaduna, 1980-83; Staff Writer, Sunday
Concord, 1984-85; Assistant, Editor, 1987-88; Features Editor, 1988-89; Pioneer Editor,
Weekend Concord, 1989; md/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun, 2003
Institutional Membership: Commonwealth Press Union, 1985; Fellow:Harry, Britain, 1985;
International Press Institute, 1993; Publication:Co-author, 50 Nigeria's Corporate Strategists;
Orji Kalu: Leadership Lessons From The Master Strategist
Hobbies: Writing, acoustic guitar playing
Name: AWOYODE, Christopher Olayiwola

Profession: Nigerian lawyer, administrator
Academic: LLB
Date (& Place) of Place: September 25, 1942
Home Town: Ile-Ife
Education: St Philip's School, Aiyetoro, 1948-54, Ibadan Grammar School, 1959-62, School of
Agriculture, Akure, 1963-65, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-73, Nigerian Law School,
Lagos, 1973-74
Career: Plantation assistant, Nigerian Fibre Industrial Company, 1965-68, in private legal
practice, 1974-79, also editor, University of Ife Law Reports, 1975-79, commissioner for Works
and Transport, Oyo State, 1979-83, detained, January-October 1983
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83
Hobbies: Dancing, reading
Address: Quarter 1064, Agodi GRA, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: AWUA, Simon lorkyaa

Profession: Nigerian librarian, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: BLS
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 23, 1953
Home Town: Wukari
Education: Harga Primary School, 1963-67, Takum Secondary School, 1968-72, Ahmado Bello
University, Zaria, 1973-76
Career: Assistant librarian, Teachers' College, Katsina Ala, 1977-79
Institutional Membership: Elected member, Gongola State House of Assembly for Rafinkada,
1979-83; National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; fellow, Centre for Management Development,
Cambridge
Hobbies: Fishing
Address: Sev-av Mbawar. PMB 1008, Wukari, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: AWUNAH, Pius Dooga

Profession: Nigerian administrator, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 11, 1939
Education: St Theresa's School, Naka, St John's School, Gboko, 1955-56, Medical Auxiliary
Training School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1957-59 (Medical Auxiliary Diploma, 1959),
Kaduna Polytechnic, 1975 (Certificate in Business Management and Accounting, 1975)
Career: Rural health assistant, Bauchi, 1959-65, rural health superintendent, Bauchi-Borno
Railway Construction Works, 1965-68, founder, Padopads Health Clinic, 1968, also founder,
Padopads Harmony Secondary School, Makurdi, 1973 and proprietor, Ternamdoo Nursery
School, 1975
Institution: Elected member, House of Representatives for Gwer West, 1979-83; National Party
of Nigeria, 1979-83; Nigerian Red Cross Society, assistant commissioner for Scouts, Benue State
Hobbies: Farming, reading
Address: Awuna Chiba Village, Gaambe, Tyoshin, Benue State, Nigeria.
Name: AWUSE, Sergeant

Profession: Accountant, businessman, politician
Home Town: Buguma
State of Origin: Rivers
Education: Kings College of Commerce, Buguma; Aberdeen College of Commerce,
Berkshire University, University of Strathclyde
Career: Chairman, Visa Karena, Ndata Press and many other Companies; Youth Wing
Leader
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria, Rivers State; Gubernatorial
Candidate, Social Democratic Party, Rivers State, 1993; National Organizing Secretary,
United Nigeria Congress Party, 1996; Gubernatorial Aspirant, Peoples Democratic
Party 1999;Gubernatorial Candidiate, All Nigeria Peoples Party, Rivers State, 2003;
Gubernatorial Candidiate, Democratic Peoples Party, 2007, Rivers State Chairman,
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,2005
Name: AWUZIE, Dr. Timothy Chukwunwike (formerly T.C. Uwanaka)

Profession: Anatomist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Ed., Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 22, 1945
Home Town: Okwelle, Okigwe
State of Origin: Imo
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1955-59; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1961-65; University of Kansas, USA, 1975-79
Career: Lecturer, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1965-71; Education Officer,
Kaduna State, 1972-75; Lecturer I, University of Port Harcourt, 1930-84; Senior Lecturer in
Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, since 1984; American College of
Tropical Medicine
Institutional Membership: Association of American Anatomists
Hobbies: Tennis, photography
Address: 10A Cele Street, Thinker's Corner, Enugu, Enugu State.
Name: AWWAL, Hon. Tukur

Academic & Profwessional Qualification: LL.B, BL
Home Town: Yola
Education: Qualified Lawyer
Career: B.I. Holdings ltd. Elected Member, Federal House of Representatives, 1998
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Yola North/South/Grei Federal
Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party in 1999
Hobbies: Community service, discussing politics
Address: Airport Road, Jimeta, Yola
Name: AYA, Chief (Hon.) Florence Diya

Profession: Business woman, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: OND
Date & (place) of Birth: 1948; Garkida
Home Town: Garaje Agban Kagoro
Education: Waka Girls Primary School 1957-61; Government Girls College, Dalla, Kano, 1962-
66
Career: Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, 1963-69; confidential Secretary,
Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1972-84; Dealer, African Petroleum
Plc, 1984-99; hon. Member, Kaduna House of Assembly, Kaduna State, 1990-93; Minority
Leader Kaduna, House of Assembly, 1992-93; Active Mobilizer, 1993-99; House of
Representatives, Kaura Federal, since 1999; Deputy-Chairman, Women and Youth Development
Committee; House Committee on HealtInformation and Federal Character; International
Parliamentary Union; National Council of Women Societies; Women in Politics; Chief Nsakolio
Oegworok; President, Kagoro Women Association; Peoples Democratic Party
Hobbies: Reading and gardening
Address: 4 Church Road, Garaje Agban, Kagoro Kaura LGA, Kaduna State
Name: AYAGI, Professor Ibrahim Alkali

Profession: Economist, banker, administrator
Home Town: Kano
Education: Karaye Junior Primary School 1950-51; Dandag; Primary School, Kano, 1952-52;
Gwarzo Senior Primary School, Kano, 1953-56; Wudil Teacher's College, Kano, 1958-60;
Katsina Teacher's College Katsina, 1962-63; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-70;
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1970-74
Career: Commissioner for Economic Development, Kano State, 1975-78; Assistant, General
Manager, United Bank for Africa, 1978-80; Executive Director, International Bank for West
Africa Ltd., 1980-84; Managing Director, Continental Merchant Bank Lrz (now defunct), 1984-
87; Director-General, Kano State Foundation, 1987-90
Institutional Membership: Managing Associate, IAA Associates Ltd., Kano, since 1991;
Chairman, National Economic Intelligence Committee, since 1999
Recognititon & Achievements: Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship USA; Kano State honours
award for contribution to state's development, 1991. Publication:The Trapped Economy,
Heinemann Educational Books Nigeria Limited, Ibadan, 1990
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 486, Gwale Quarters, Kano City, P.O. Box 4539, Kano State
Name: AYAGBA, Professor R.O.A

Profession: Dr. ArChairman, member MRP, Engineer, architect
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D
Education: Okrika Grammar School, Okrika, 1957-61; Hope Waddell Training Institute,
Calabar, 1963-64; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1968-71; University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy, 1971-74; Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York,
1974-78
Career: Lecturer I, Dept. of Architecture, University of Lagos, 1980-82; Dept. of Building,
1982-84; Senior Lecturer, 1984-95; Acting Head, Dept. of Building Technology, 1982-86;
Acting Head, Dept. of Building and Engineering, 1986-88; Acting Head, Dept. of Building,
1988-90; 1992-95; 1977-99; Professor, Dept. of Building, since 1995; Acting, Dean, Faculty of
Environmental Sciences. 2000-01; Dean, 2001-2005; Faculty Admission Officer, 1980-81; 1983-
85; University Board of Continuing Education, 1980-85; Accreditation Panels on Minimum
Academic Standards for Nigerian Universities; Senate, since 2000; Chairman, Faculty
Admission Committee, since 2001
Recognition & Achievements: Okrika District Scholarship Permanent Secretary, 1957; Federal
Government Scholarship, 1968-71; Rivers State Scholarship, 1971-78; Estate Management
Students Union Award; Building Students Union Award; NIOB Lagos Chapter Award, 2000;
Publication:Rapid Building Assessment for Urban and Rural Renewal; Housing for Today, 1983:
Building Materials in Tropical Marine Environment, Special Problems and Preventive Measures,
CIB/RILEM Publications Vol. II, etc
Hobbies: Table tennis, jogging, reading, music
Address: 4, Oritshe Jolomi Crescent, Unilag.
Name: AYAH, Lennard

Profession: Nigerian retired soldier, administrator
Date (& Date) of Birth: September 23, 1928
Home Town: Okpoma
Education: St Paul's Anglican School, Okpoma, Cunardia School, Port Harcourt, 1934-39,
Army School of Education, Military College, Kaduna, Cambridge Military School, Aldershot,
England, Army Medical Equipments Depot, Ludgershall, England, Hospital and Field
Ambulance Units Administration Courses, England
Career: Teacher, St Luke's Anglican Mission, 1943-46, joined Nigerian Army, army male nurse,
later stores non-commissioned officer, chief wardmaster, hospital quartermaster, Military
Hospital, Kaduna, quartermaster, Military Hospital, Lagos, 1962, promoted captain, 1964,
administrative officer, Military Hospital, Yaba, promoted major, staff officer to the Director of
Medical Services, 1968, joined Command Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 1970,
commander, Field Ambulance Training School, Lagos, promoted lieutenant-colonel, 1973,
commander, 4th Infantry Division Field Ambulance Unit, 1975-77, retired from army, 1978,
commissioner for Local Government, Rivers State, October 1979, later commissioner for Special
Duties, Rivers State until 1983, detained, January-October 1984
Address: Okpoma, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Name: AYALOGU, Dr. Edward Obiozo

Profession: Biochemist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 18, 1946
Home Town: Onitsha
State of Origin: Anambra
Education: St. Patrick's College, Asaba, 1957-61; Government College, Umuahia, 1962-63;
University of Ibadan, 1964-72, 1973-77
Career: Assistant Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1976-78; Lecturer II, University of Ibadan,
1978-79; Lecturer I, University of Port Harcourt, 1979-82; Senior Lecturer, University of Port
Harcourt, since 1982
Hobbies: Reading, music, squas
Address: 2 Brikama Drive, Gambia Ama, University of Port Har court, Choba, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Name : AYAM, Rt Rev Raima Bertram

Profession: Nigerian clergyman
Education: Melville Hall, Ibadan, higher studies in Theology
Career: deacon, 1950, pastor, diocese of Lagos, 1950-52, diocese of Northern Nigeria, 1952-65,
canon, Northern Nigeria, 1965-69, examining chaplain to the Bishop of Northern Nigeria, 1965-
80, archdeacon, Kano, 1969-80, consecrated bishop of Kano, 1980
Address: Bishop's Court, 1B Stadium Road, PO Box 362, Kano, Kano State.
Name: AYANDELE, Professor Emmanuel Ayankannui

Profession: Historian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Ogbomoso
Education: Baptist Boys' High School, Oyo, 1948-53; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Ibadan, 1954-56, University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1956-61;
King's College, University of London, England, 1961-63
Career: Lecturer, History, University of Ibadan, 1961-63; Senior Lecturer, 1967-69; Professor
of History, University of Ibadan, 1969-71; Acting Principal, Jos Campus, University of Ibadan,
1971-74; Principal, Jos Campus University of Ibadan, 1974-75; Acting Vice Chancellor,
University of Calabar, 1975-80; Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, 1980-82; Professor of
History, University of Ibadan
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Missionary Impact On Modern Nigeria, 1842-1914:
A Political and Social Analysis, Longman, 1966; Holy Johnson, 1835-1917: Pioneer of African
Nationalism, Frank Cass, 1970; The Educated Elite in the Nigerian Society, Ibadan, University
Press, 1974; Club of Rome, since 1971
Hobbies: Reading
Name: AYANDIPO, Alhaji Oladunni

Academic & Professsional Qualification: LL.B
Education: Ogbomoso Grammar School, 1955-60; City of London College, 1963-65; University
of London, 1966-69; Lincolas Inn, London, 1969-70; Nigerian Law School, 1970-71
Career: Accounts Clerk, Shell Oil Co, Nigeria Ltd., 1961-62; Officer, Customs and Excise,
London, 1963-66; Called to Bar in England, 1970; enrolled as Solicitor/Advocate, Supreme
Court of Nigeria, 1971 Member, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78; Special Adviser to the
Governor of Oyo State, 1979-83; Private Legal Practice, since 1984; Hon. Secretary, of State for
Power and Steel, 1993; Nigeria Bar Association; Ibadan Recreation Club
Hobbies: Golf, reading - public affairs
Name: AYANKOGBE, Engineersunday Adebanjo

Profession: Civil Engineer
Academic & Profession: B.Sc, M.Phil
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1975; University of Lagos, 1981-1993
Career: Trainee Engineer , 1976-81; Civil Engineer , Engroa Group, Lagos, 1981-83; Co-
ordinating Engineer , University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, 1983-85; Projects Manager, Dys
Trocca Valsesia and Company Ltd, Apapa, 1985-89; General Manager, 1989-92; Managing
Partner, Ayankogbe and Partners, Lagos, since 1992; Managing Director/CEO, Adeolu
Ayankogbe and Company Ltd, Lagos, sincel992; Sub Committee on Daysworks Financial Rates
Review; Federation of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Nigeria, 1989
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos, 1988; Registered engr;
Council for The Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, 1989; Nigerian Institute of Management,
Lagos, 1991; National Young Manager of the Year, 1993
Hobbies: Reading, writing, travelling, site seeing, photography, music
Name: AYANLAJA, Dr. Samson Adenola

Profession: Agriculturist
Academic & Profession: B.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Ago-Iwoye
Education: University o f Ibadan, 1971-75; University of Reading, England, 1977-81.
Career: Senior Research Officer, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria; Senior Lecturer,
Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1987
Instittuional Membership: International Soil Science Society, British Soil Science
Society, International Soil Tillage Research Organisation, American Soil Science
Society
Hobbies: Swimming
Address: SW9/1150 Challenge Orita, Ibadan, Oyo State
Name: AYANWALE, Dr. Olalekan

Profession: Veterinarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM, MPH, PhD
Date & (place) of Birth: January 8, 1946; Lagos; m: Adejoke Fayenuwo, 1972; has children.
Education: Federal School of Science, Lagos 1963-64; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1968-
73; University of Minesota, Minneapolis, USA, 1977-79; University of Ibadan, 1980
Career: Veterinary Officer, Benin City, Bendel (now Edo/Delta) State, 1973-74; Veterinary Of-
ficer, Badagry, Agege and Ikeja in Lagos State 1974-76; Operation Feed the Nation Co-
ordinator, Agege Zone, Lagos, 1976; Consultant, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of
Ibadan; Senior Lecturer and acting Head, Department of Veterinary Public Health and
Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1986-88
Institutional Membership: National Secretary, Nigerian Veterinary MedicalAssociation, 1971-
73; Nigerian Association for Microbiology, since 1974; Nigerian Representative, Permanent,
Committee, World Veterinary Association, since 1974; American Public Health Association,
since 1979; First Black African v.President, World Veterinary Association, August 1987-91
Hobbies: Athletics, football, farming
Address: Block 11, Flat 6, Amina Way, University of Ibadan Campus, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: AYANWALE, Moruf Kolawole

Profession: Advertising practitioner
Date & (place) of Birth: October 12, 1955; Ejigbo
Education: Ojuwoye Public School,' Mushin, 1962-68; Gaskiya College, Cardoso, Lagos, 1969-
73; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1976-79; CAM Foundation, London, 1980-82; Institute of
Marketing, London, 1983-84
Career: Clerical Staff, Nigerian National Supply Company, Lagos, 1975-76; Teacher, NYSC,
Government College, Makurdi, 1979-80; Client Service Executive, Grafik Advertising, 1980;
Client Service Manager, Campaign Services Ltd., Lagos, 1981-82; Client Service Director,
Centre Spread Advertising Ltd., 1983-85; Managing Director/CEO, CentreSpread Advertising
Ltd, since 1986; dr. Print Hall Ltd; Media Supermark Ltd
Institutional Membership: Chairman, DKK and Associates, Kontact Point Ltd; PPL Ltd; CAM
Foundation, London; British Institute of Marketing; Advertising Practitioners Council of
Nigeria; Nigerian Marketing Association; Nigerian lnstitute of Management; Institute of
Directors; International Advertising Association; Island Club, Lagos; past President, Rotary Club
of Isolo; past President, Prime Club, Lagos
Hobbies: Travelling, reading
Address: 15/17 Rafiu Idowu Avenue, off Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos
Name: AYANBEKU, Moses Ayan

Profession: Nigerian nurse, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 22, 1930
Home Town: Oke-Igbo
Education: St Peter's School, Okesoda, 1938-42, Apostolic School, Ile-Ife, 1945-47, Baptist
Central School, 1948, Seventh Day Adventist Nursing School, 1950-53 (Nigerian Registered
Nurse, 1953)
Career: Staff nurse, 1954-56, nursing home proprietor, 1956, proprietor, Ayanbeku Memorial
Grammar School, Ifetedo, 1972, elected member, House of Representatives for Oranmiyan
South, 1979-83; Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Farming
Address: Oke-Igbo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: AYANDELE, Ayantayo

Profession: Nigerian businessman
Home Town: Ogbomosho
Education: Offa Grammar School, Ibadan Grammar School; teacher, secondary school, 1957
Career: Leaf assistant, later area leaf manager, training officer, district leaf manager, divisional
leaf manager, leaf manager (West), Nigerian Tobacco Company Limited, later commissioner for
Local Government and Information, Oyo State
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, game shooting, reading
Address: Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: AYANRU, Professor Joseph Osamudiame

Profession: Nigerian ophthalmologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BS
Home Town: Benin City
State of Origin: Bendel
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba, 1948-52, University of Ibadan, 1954-62 (Diploma in
Ophthalmology, 1965)
Career: Senior consultant ophthalmologist, 1972-73, senior lecturer, Ophthalmology, University
of Benin, 1973-75, associate professor, 1975-78, appointed professor, also provost, College of
Medical Sciences, University of Benin and medical director, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, 1978; Royal College of Physicians, fellow, Medical College of Surgeons, fellow, West
African College of Surgeons, 1973, secretary, Faculty of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology,
West African College of Surgeons, 1977-78; fellow, Nigerian Medical Council in Surgery, 1970
Hobbies: Music
Address: 7 Ayanru Street, New Benin, Benin City, Bendel State
Telephone: 240976.
Name: AYATSE, Professor James Ortese

Profession: University teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc, Ph.D., AIMLS (U.K), FIMLS
Home Town: Shangev-ya, Kwande
Education: Saint Anne's Primary School, Adikpo, Government Secondary School , Gboko;
Government College Keffi; University of Ibadan, 1979; University of Calabar, 1982; University
of Surrey, Guilford, U.K 1987; University of Calabar, 1992
Career: Graduate Assistant, University of Calabar, 1980-82; Lecturer 1, 1988-89, Senior
Lecturer, 1989-93; Professor of Biochemistry, Benue State University, since 1993; Head,
Department of Chemistry, Director, of Academic Planning, Benue State University, Makurdi;
consultant and promotion Committee; Committee on the Future of Education in Benue State
University, Makurdi; Convocation Committee Benue State University; Chairman, Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar; Affiliation
Committee Benue State University Makurdi; Budget Committee Benue State University
Makurdi; Local Monitoring Committee, Petroleum(Special) Trust Fund Intervention in Benue
State University; University Health Services Committee Benue State University, Makurdi;
National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel for Science Programmes in Nigerian
Universities; Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Makurdi, since Sept., 2001
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology; Biochemical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian
Society of Immunology (NSI); Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN); Science Association of
Nigeria, Chartered Biologist, UK, 1985; Fellow:Institute of Medical Laboratory Science, UK,
1988; New York Academy of Science, USA, 1996
Recognition & Achievements: Certificate of Honour for Educational Excellence and
Contribution to Development; Nigerian Breweries Prize for best graduating Student in
Biochemistry, University of Ibadan; Publication:Co-Author, Chemical Evaluation of the Effect
of Roasting on the Nutritive Value of Maize (Zea Mays) 1983; Biological Evaluation of the
effect of roasting on the nutritive value of maize, Nigerian J. Nutritional Sciences 6: 99-104,
1985; Reduction of Cyanide of cassava farina by lipidation, Tropical J. Applied Sciences, 1998;
lmmunocytochemical and Immunochemical Investigation on the site of production and
catabolismof Human alpha2-glycomicroglobulin, Bull Science Assoc (Nigeria) 14(1): 15-52,
1992
Hobbies: Photography, sports, farming
Address: No 3, Atoshi Close, Old GRA, Makurdi
Name: AYEKE, Dr Cyril Alende

Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Home Town: Ewu (Ishan)
Education: Roman Catholic Primary School, Burutu, 1947-51, Urhobo College, Effurun, 1952-
57, School of Agriculture, Akure and Ibadan, 1958, University of Ibadan, 1958-62, University of
California, Riverside, California, USA, 1964-68
Career: Pasture agronomist, 1962-63, agricultural divisional officer, 1963-64, research officer,
later assistant chief research officer, 1968-74, deputy director, acting director
Institutional Membership: Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, 1974-76, appointed director,
Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, 1976; Sigma XI of American Scientists
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, billiards, photography, football
Address: 10 Liberty Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Bendel State
Telephone: 243246.
Name: AYENI, Dr. Aderemi Oluwafemi

Profession; Verterinary surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.V, M&S, M.D
Home Town: Ikole-Ekiti
State of Origin: Ekiti State
Education: Christ's School, 1955-61; Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, West Germany, 1963-70.
Career: Science Teacher, Western Region of Nigeria, 1962-63; Research fellow, Justus-Liebig
University, Giessen, West Germany, 1968-70; Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
1970-78; Senior Lecturer, 1978
Institutional Membership: AgriculturalSociety of Nigeria, 1971-73, Vice-President, 1974-75;
First National President, Nigerian Veterinary Medicine Association, 1988-89; Secretary, Ife Lions
Club, 1986-88 Honorary General Secretary
Hobbies: Ayo, draught, squas
Address: House 9, Road 20B, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: AYENI, Dr. Joshua Ojo Akindele

Professional: Mathematician, computer scientist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M. Math, Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: July 3, 1945
Home Town: Ikere-Ekiti
State of Origin: Ekiti
Education: St. John's Primary School, Are-Ikere Ekifi, 1952-58; Ise-Emure Grammar School,
Ise-Emure, Ekiti, 1959-64; University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, 1968-72; University of Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada, 1973-77
Career: Survey Assistant, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Ibadan, 1965; Graduate Assistant,
University of Lagos, 1973; Lecturer II, 1978, Senior Lecturer, 1983
Institutional Membership: Associate Professor, Computer Science, University of Lagos, 1987;
Association of Computing Machinery, 1975; Operations Research Society of America, 1977;
Computer Association of Nigeria, since 1978, Secretary, general, 1983-85
Hobbies: Ayo, draughts, driving
Address: Block 18, Rat I, Ransome-Kuti Road, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka, Yaba,
Lagos.
Name: AYENI, Mofolusho Oluyemi

Profession: Marketer
Date & (place) of Birth: March 20, 1948; Emure-Ekiti
Home Town: Emure-Ekiti
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1978; McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1979;
Career: Group Product Manager, Lever Brothers, 1985-86; Marketing/Planning Manager, 1986-
92; General Manager, Marketing, 1992-94, Sales, 1994-96; joined Rank Xerox as business
Development Manager, 1986; Deputy Managing Director, Xerox 1996-99; presently, Chairman,
Tantalizers; Nigerian Institute of Marketing; Dean's Prize for Best Student, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, international affairs
Address: 5th Avenue, E Close, House 16, Festac Town, Lagos.
Name: AYENI, Olusola Oluremi (nee Oyetunde)

Profession: University administrator
Education: Queen's School, Ede (now at Ibadan), 1958-64; University of Ibadan, 1965-68;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1972-73; University of Manchester, England, 1982
Career: Science Teacher in Post-Primary Institutions in Lagos and Sokoto, 1968-75; Senior
Federal Inspector of Education, 1975-78; Senior Assistant / Principal Assistant, Registrar,
University of Sokoto, 1978-82; Deputy Registrar, 1982-87; Acting Registrar, University of
Sokoto, 1985-87; Chairman, Rima Clinic and to UNDP on Aid Management Training; sub-
degree Programme Committee Benue State University, Makurdi, Board of Directors, School of
General and Remedial Studies, Benue State; Central Admissions Committee Benue State
University, Makurdi; Appointments Maternity Home, Sokoto, 1987; Executive Director,
Dunamis Bakers, Iragbiji, Osun State, since 1987; Director, Administration and Finance, Bayaks
Engineering Company Ltd., Sokoto, since 1995; Director, Administration and Finance; Dunamis
Solid Minerals Company Ltd., Sokoto, since 1998; British Conference of University
Administrators, 1982-85. Chartered President, International Inner Wheel (Inner Wheel Club of
Sokoto), 1984-86
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, squash, badminton
Address: 19 Dange Road, Mabera Layout, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Name: AYENI, Peter Modupe

Profession: Nigerian journalist
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 8, 1925
Home Town: Evbiamen-Emai
Education: Central Anglican School, Sabongidda Ora, 1941, United College of Commerce,
1943-45, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, 1960-61, UNESCO fellowship,
specialist course in Kenya and Uganda, 1962 (Diploma in Mass Communication)
Career: Assistant editor, Southern Nigeria Defender, 1949-53, editor, Western News, 1962-63,
public relations officer, Military Governor's Office, Midwestern State of Nigeria, 1966-69,
national president, Nigeria Union of Journalists, 1970-73, chief information officer, Government
of Bendel State, 1974; publicity secretary, Zikist Movement, Benin, 1949, Board of Governors,
Midwest Mass Communications Corporation, Nigeria since 1974
Institutional Membership: Institute of Journalists, honorary citizen of Tennessee, Nashville,
USA
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: 100 Nigerian Sayings (Aghedo Printers, 1967),
coauthor, Midwestern Nigeria at a Glance (Ministry of Information, 1971)
Hobbies: Photography, tennis
Name: AYENI, Professor Mathew Abimbola Oni

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, PhD
State of Origin: Ekiti; m: Mabel, Morohunmubo Abeni Ogunbadejo 1980; nc: two s, two d;
Education: St. Johns Anglican School, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1952-58; Ise/ Emure Grammar
School, Ise/Emure, Ekiti, 1959-64; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1967-70, 1971-74
Career: Part-time Lecturer, Departments of Geography and Economics, University of Ibadan,
1971-73; Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, University
of Ibadan, 1974-80; Sub-Dean, (Postgraduate), Faculty of Social Sciences, 1980-82; Reader,
Department of Geography, 1980-84; Professor of Geography University of Ibadan, since 1984;
visiting prof/Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, 1984-86;
visiting Professor of Geography, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States of America, 1977,
1985, 1989, 1990, 1994-95, 1996; visiting Professor, Covenant Univeristy, Cannan Land, Sango-
Ota, Ogun State; 2002; faculty representative, Appointments and Promotions Committee,
University of Ibadan, since 1997; currently, prof/Head, Department of Geography, University of
Ibadan, since 1996; din, University of Ibadan/University of Iowa Linkage Programme, 1986-91;
faculty representative, Senate Curriculum Committee, 1989-91; University Development
Linkages Projects, sponsored by USAID, Washington DC, 1992-96; Foundation, vice
Chancellor, Convenant University, Ota, Ogun State, 2003
Institutional Membership: sLife Member, The Nigerian Geographical Association, since 1972;
The Ecological Society of Nigeria, 1974-79; The National Geographic Society, since 1984; The
Association of American Geographer, since 1994; Technical Committee on National Geographic
Information Infrastructure, Department of Federal Surveys, Federal Ministry of Works and
Housing, since 1995
Recognition & Achievements: Senior Fulbright Research Scholar, 1994-95; Departmental Prize
in Geography, University of Ibadan, 1970; Honorary corresponding member of the International
Conference on the Use of Computers in Architecture and Planning, 1976-78; Honorary Research
Fellowship, International African Institute, London, 1977; Publication:Author, Concepts and
Techniques in urban Analysis; Croom, Helm London and St. Martins Press New York, 1979; co-
author, Status of and New Directions for Regional Development Research in Africa, United
Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagaja, Japan, 1979; The Spatial Distribution of
Manufacturing Activities in Nigeria, Department of Geography University of Ibadan Technical
Report, 1981, The Development ofUrban Information Systems (A manual for the training of
local government staff in methods of zone and building identification and geo-coding of urban
data), Pai Associates International, Bodija, Ibadan, 1993; An Introductory Course in Statistical
and Mathematical Methods for Geography and Planning, Evans Brothers Nigeria Limited, 1984,
co-editor, Physical Planning and National Development in Nigeria, Evans Brothers Nigeria
Limited, 1986; Lecture Notes on Quantitative Methods for Geography Students, Research
Support Services, Ibadan, 1994; 'Multivariate Statistical Methods for Spatial Analysis,
Geography and Planning.' Research Support Services, Ibadan, 1996, and many other articles in
learned journals, Heights Club, Ibadan
Hobbies: Music, computer
Address: Morohunmubo Street New, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: AYIDA, Allison Akene

Profession: Economist, investment consultant, administrator
Avcademic & Professional Qualification: GCON, B.A, MA, CFR
Home Town: Gbelebu, Siluko
Education: UNA Mission School, Gbelebu, Roman Catholic Mission, Ubiaja, Edo State; Ogitsi
Memorial School, Okere, Warri, Delta State, King's College, Lagos; Queen's College, University
of Oxford, 1956; London School of Economics and Political Science, 1956-57; Federal Reserve
Bank, New York, 1958-59
Career: Assistant, Secretary, Federal Public Service, 1957; Permanent Secretary, Federal
Minstry of Economic Development, 1963-71; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, 1972-
75; Secretary to the Federal Military Government and Head, Federal Civil Service, 1975-77;
Chairman, CFAO (Nigeria) Ltd, 1983-87; Director, Lever Brothers (Nigeria) Plc; GEC Alstom
T&D Nigeria Ltd; Chairman, Commercial Bank (Credit Lyonnais) Nigeria Ltd; Berger Paints
Nigeria Plc, SGEN Ltd; Capital Bank Nigeria Ltd.; Chairman, National Rehabilitation
Commission and Chief Co-ordinator, Postwar Emergency Relief Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction, 1969-71; Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Limited, 1972-75;
National Universities Commission, 1969-75
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, 1963-71;
Chairman, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 1967-68; presd: Nigerian
Economic Society, 1972-73; Board of Governors, International Development Research Centre,
Ottawa, Canada, 1978-85; Fellow:Institute of Directors, Nigerian Institute of Management;
Nigerian Economic Society
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Nigerian Revolution, 1973; Federal Civil Service
and Nation-Building, 1976; Reflection on Nigerian Development, Lagos, Malthouse Press, 1987;
The Rise and Fall of Nigeria: The History and Philosophy of an African Experiment in Nation-
Building, University of Jos Convocation Lecture, 1987. Grand Command of the Order of the
Niger, 1986. Doctor of Letters; University of Benin; Doctor of Law, Bayero University, Kano
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, swimming
Telephone: 01-2665592-4
Name: AYINDE, Justice Joshua Olalere

Profession: Nigerian jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB
Home Town: Ibadan
State of Oyo
Education: Elekuro Methodist School, Ibadan, 1929-36, Ibadan Boys' High School, 1941-42, Co-
operative School, Ibadan, 1946, Council of Legal Education, London, 1958-60, University of
London, England, 1958-61, called to the Bar, London, 1960; teacher, Ibadan Boys' High School,
1943-44
Career: Clerk to Agricultural Head, Ibadan, 1945-46, government co-operative inspector, Co-
operative Department, Ibadan, 1946-51, senior accounts clerk, 1952-56, assistant accountant,
1956-58, magistrate, 1964, senior magistrate, 1968, chief magistrate, 1973, deputy chief
registrar, later acting chief registrar, High Court of Oyo State, Ibadan, 1976-77, acting judge,
Federal Revenue Court, 1977, appointed judge, Federal High Court, 1978
Hobbies: Walking, reading, organ music
Address: S4/609A, PO Box 3285, Elekuro, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: AYIKA, Dr. Victor Eluojo Godswill

Profession: Businessman, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA, FCPERMANENT SECRETARY, FCBM
Home Town: Ebu
Education: St. Theresa's Catholic School, Apapa, 1963-70; Nigerian Premier College, Yaba,
1971-74; Yaba College of Technology, 1991-93; Ogun State University, 1994-96; Delta State
University, 1997-98
Career: Senior Clerk, Shipping Department, West Africa Shipping Agency, Nigeria Ltd, Apapa,
1975-79; Secretary, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1979-84; Admin, Assistant,
Public Relations, African Trust Holdings Ltd. 1985-88; Team Member, Immigration and
Government Liaison Unit, shell Petroleum Development Company, 1988-99; presd/Director-
General, European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry since April, 1999;
Fellow
Institutional Mwembership: Institute of Certified Private Secretaries; Chartered Private
Secretaries; National Safety Council, USA; Institute of Export
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, swimming, reading
Address: Plot 33, Wole Madariola Sreet, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State.
Name: AYINDE, Omolade Olayinka

Profession: Chartered accountant, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: ACA, FCCA
Home Town: Ede
Education: Local Authority Primary School, Ede, 1951-57; Ijebu-jesa Grammar School, Ijebu-
jesha, 1960-54; Private Study on Accountancy and Banking
Career: Clerical Officer, Post and Telecommunications, Lagos, 1965-67; Supervisor, Banking
Operations Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1967-68; Senior Supervisor, Foreign Exchange
Control Department, 1968-73; Assistant, Manager, Bank Examinations and Supervision, Central
Bank of Nigeria, 1973-74; Accountant/Assistant, Company Secretary, Metal Box Toyo Glasses
Nigeria Ltd., 1974-77; Financial and Management Accountant, Pfizer Products Ltd., 1977-79;
Plant Accountant, 1980-81; Company Treasurer, Pfizer Products Ltd., 1982-85; Financial
Controller/ Company Secretary, Live Stock Feeds Ltd., 1985-89; Group Treasurer, Pfizer Group,
1989-95; Group Finance Controller, 1995-97; Group Finance dir/Company Secretary, Adset Ltd.
and Livestock Feeds Plc, since May 1997
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, London Institute of Bankers, 1966-71;
Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1978; Fellow, Association of Certified
Accountants, 1981; Ikeja Country Club
Hobbies: Reading, playing tennis
Address: 2nd Avenue, 206 Road C Close, House 2, Festac Town, Lagos
Telephone: 01-4705565, 882127.
Name: AYININUOLA, Samuel Idowu

Profession: Chartered accountant, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, FCA
Home Town: Igbara-Oke
Education: Local Authority primary School, Okitipupa, 1961-66; Anglican Grammar School,
Igbara-Oke, 1967-71; Federal Government College, Warri, 1972-73; University of Ife, Ile-Ife,
(now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1973-76; University of Lagos, 1984-85
Career: Senior Manager, Head of Forex, NAL Merchant Bank, 1988; General Manager, RIMS
Merchant Bank Limited, 1988-90; Executive Director, RIMS Merchant Bank Ltd, 1996-92;
Managing Director/CEO, RIMS, Merchant Bank Ltd., 1992-95; Executive Director,
Consolidated Discounts Ltd, since 1995
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1981;
Fellow:Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1991; Associate, Chartered Institute of
Taxation, (AC11) 1990; Fellow:Chartered Institute of Taxation, 1997. Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ife Prize, 1976; First overall position, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
qualifying examinations
Recognition & Achievements: (overall order of merit), 1991; Best student in Taxation, ICAN
qualifying examinations, 1991. Ikoyi, Club, 1938; Island Club, Lagoon Club, the Club Sheraton
Hotels and Towers, Lagos
Hobbies: Swimming, badminton and lawn tennis
Address: 4, Gabaro Close, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Name: AYINLA, AbdullahI Adisa

Academic & Professional Qualification: MPA
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Clerical Training School, Otukpo, Benue State; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Career: Appointed Lecturer, Institute of Management Studies, Kano State, 1978-80; appointed
Principal, Development Centre, Kano State, 1980-81; appointed Registrar, Kwara State
Polytechnic, since 1981
Hobbies: Reading
Name: AYINLA, Rear Admiral Jubrila

Profession: Naval officer
Academic & Professional Qualification: Fss mss, dss, M.Sc
Home Town: Babura
Education: Edward Blyden Memorial School, Lafiaji, Lagos, 1953-54; Holy Trinity School,
Kano, 1955-60; Ibo Union Secondary School, Kano, 1961-65; Nigerian Defence Academy,
1966-68; United States Naval War College, 1988-89
Career: Watch Keeping Officer, NNS Kaduna, 1970; Commanded NNS Enugu and NNS
Ibadan, 1971-72; Navigation Officer, NNS Dorina and NNS Nigeria; Instructor, Naval Wing,
Nigeria Defence Academy, 1973-75; Commanding Officer, NNS Ruwanyaro, 1975-77;
Executive Officer, NNS Beecroft 1977-79; Chief Staff Officer, Eastern Naval Command, 1979-
80; Director, of Signals, Naval Headquarters/Commanding Officer, Landing Ship Tank, NNS
Ambe, Executive Officer, NNS Aradu, 1981-83; Commanding Officer NNS Quorra, 1984-85;
Commanding Officer, NNS Aradu 1985-86; Director, of Plans Naval Headquarters, 1986; Chief
Instructor, Senior Division, Naval Faculty, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1986-88; Director
of Plans, Naval Headquarters; Chief Staff Officer, Naval Training Command; Commander,
Naval Ordinance Corps and Chief of Personnel Naval Headquarters, 1991-92; Flag Officer
Commanding Eastern Naval Command; Chief Naval Operations and Flag Officer Commanding,
Western Naval Command, 1992-94; Commandant, National War College, 1994-96; Minister of
Commerce and Tourism, 1996-97
Institutional Membership: Minister of Health and Social Services, 1997-98; Institute of
International Affairs, since 1978; Force Service Star; Meritorious Service Star; Distinguished
Service Star; Defence Service Medal; Republic Medal; General Service Medal; Silver Jubilee
Medal; Distinguished Service Order, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club
Hobbies: Chess, lawn tennis.
Name: AYINMODU, Chief Moses Sunday

Profession: Agriculturist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: OON, B.Sc
Home Town: Amuro
Stae of Origin: Kogi
Education: Primary Education, Amuro, Kogi State, 1944-52; West African School Certificate,
1958; City of Bath Technical College, Bath, U.K; University of Reading, U.K, 1964-67
Career: Labouratory Assistant, Agricultural Research Station, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna
State,1958-59; Officer in-chief, Biu Divisional Agric.Extension Services, Bornu Province, 1964-
66; Officer-in-charge, Agricultural Mechanization, Northern Regional Headquarters, Kaduna,
1966; Provincial Agric Officer, Kabba, Ilorin Province; Principal Agric Officer, Kwara State
Headquarters, 1967-69; Chief Agric Officer, Kwara State, 1970-76; General Manager, member
Kwara State Agric Development Corporation, 1976; Pioneer General Manager, member Lower
Niger River Basin Development Authority, 1976; coram, for Agricultural and Natural Resources,
Kwara State, 1987-88; retired 1989; Governing Council
Institutional Membership: Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, 1970-75; Advisory and
Governing Board, Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-80;
foundation Member, Farm Management Association; Ch.Board of Governors, United Missionary
Theological College, Ilorin, 1985-88; Director, Nigeria Merchant Bank, 1993-94; President,
Agricultural Society of Nigeria, 1973-75; Officer of the Order of the Niger, 2001; Obatunlese of
Amuroland
Hobbies: Reading, gardening and photography.
Name: AYO, Dr. M. O

Profession: Medical director
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, DLORC
Date & (place) of Birth: Dec 28, 1944
Home Town: Isanlu
Education: S.I.M Isanlu Central School, 1952-59;Provincial Secondary School, Okene, 1960-
64; St.Paul College Wusasa, Zaria, 1965-66; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-72;
University of Liverpool, 1976-78
Career: 5 Battalion Nigeria Army, 1967; House Officer, Ilorin, 1972; Senior House Officer,
Ilorin, 1973; Medical Officer, Ilorin, 1974; Lecturer, Ibadan College of Medicine, 1975-76;
Registrar ENT Dept, Ilorin, 1978; Principal Medical Officer II, FCDA, 1980;.Principal Medical
Officer I, FCDA, 1985; Deputy Director, FCDA, 1990; Director, Minister of Health, FCDA,
1999
Hobbies: All games
Name: AYO, James Olatunde

Profession: Chartered accountant, chartered insurer, company administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: FCA, FCCA, ACII
Education: St. John's Anglican School, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1953-59; Amoye Grammar
School, Ikere Ekiti, 1960-65; East London University, formerly North-East London Polytechnic,
Stratford, London 1971-73
Career: Auditor, Federal Auditor-General's Office, Lagos, 1974-75; Accountant, Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation, 1975-76; Principal Accountant, Ondo State Agricultural Credit
Corporation, 1976-79; Chief Accountant, Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria, 1980; Assistant,
General Manager, Finance; Deputy General Manager, Finance, 1992-95; Director, Finance and
General Services, 1995-97; Universe Reinsurance Company Ltd; Bookshop House Ltd;
Indemnity Finance Ltd, First City Group Ltd; md/Chief Executive, Royal Exchange Assurance
Nigeria Ltd, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants, England, and Wales,
1985; associate, Institute of Chartered Assurance of, London, 1996; Fellow, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1997. Treasurer, Dynamic Club of Ikere-Ekiti; Metropolitan
Club, Lagos
Hobbies: Reading, computers, music
Address: 10, Bayo Kuku Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Name: AYOADE, James Folorunso

Profession: Chartered accountant, economist, administrator
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Owu Baptist Day School, Abeokuta; Baptist Boys' High School, Egunya Hill,
Abeokuta; School of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan; Bradford Institute of Technology,
England
Career: Accounts Clerk, United African Company, 1951; Agricultural Assistant, in Training,
1951-53; Agricultural Assistant, Ministry of Agriculture, Western Region, 1953-57; Field
Assistant, Western Nigeria Production Development Board, Ibadan, 1957-60; Audit Clerk,
Barley Verity and Rayner, Bradford, 1963-64; Auditor, Audit Department, Western Region,
Ibadan, 1965-68; Deputy Bursar, University of Ibadan, 1968-75; Senior Accountant, Akinmade
and Company, Chartered Accountants, 1976-77; Chief Accountant, Ogun State Water
Corporation, Abeokuta, 1978-81; Secretary, Agro-Services Corporation, 1984-88
Institutional Membership: General Manager, member Ogun State Industrial and Finance
Corporation, Sagamu, 1984; associate, Institute of Chartered Secretaries, 1964; associate,
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, 1976; associate, Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria, 1978; Ch.Baptist Boys High School Board of Governor 1977-80;
chairman, Abeokuta District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, 1984-88
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Nigerian Companies Income Tax - A Problem
Approach in the Course of Production, Vita Books, Ibadan, 1988
Hobbies: Table tennis
Address: Road 9, House 9, Housing Corporation Estate, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State;
Name: AYOADE, Professor Johnson Olaniyi

Profession: Geographer and university teacher
Home Town: Ijebu-Ijesa
Education: Ijebu-Ijesa Grammar School, 1957-62; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1964-68;
University College, London, 1968-71
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1972-74; Lecturer, University of Ibadan,
1974-78; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1978-81; Reader in Geography, 1981-89;
promoted Professor of Geography, University of Ibadan, 1989
Institutional Membership: Royal Meteorological Society, London, 1969; Institute of British
Geographers; The Royal Geographical Society, London
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Introduction To Climatology For the Tropics, John
Wiley, 1983; Hydrology and Water Resources for the Tropics, Macmillan, London, 1988
Hobbies: Music, photography
Address: Block 1, Flat 3, Phillipson Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: AYOADE, Dr John Adebisnmi Akinyemi
Profession: Nigerian political scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifixcation: BA (Hons), PhD
Home Town: Ede
Education: Baptist Practising School, Ede, 1949-54, Local Authority (LA) Secondary Modern
School, Ede, 1955-56, LA Secondary Modern School, Oshogbo, 1957, Baptist College, Iwo
Mission, 1958-61, University of Ibadan, 1963-66, 1968-71, National Institute for Policy and
Strategic Studies, Jos, 1980
Institutional Membership: Teacher. Baptist Girls' High School, Oshogbo, 1962-63, teacher,
Baptist Girls' School, Oshogbo, 1966-67, Land Use and Allocation Sub-Committee, Ede, 1977-
79, Ch.Board of Governors, Urban Day School, Ede, 1978-79, appointed senior lecturer, Political
Science, University of Ibadan; International Political Science Association, African Studies
Association of the USA, American Association of University Professors, Oyo State Council for
Arts and Culture, 1977-79, chairman, Ede Local Town Planning Authority since 1980
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: co author, African Therapeutic Systems (Waltham,
Crossroads Press, 1978)
Hobbies: Driving
Address: 14 Kurumi Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: AYO-BELLO, Dr. Ayodeji

Profession: Medical practitioner/ ophthalmologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, EMC
Date & (place) of Birth: October 31, 1951; Lagos; LGA: Moro
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Baptist Day School, Kaduna 1957-63; Government College Sokoto, 1969-70;
University of Ibadan, 1971-76; Ophthalmic Residency Training Goinoress Ophthalmic Unit
1980-85; Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle 1983-1984
Career: House Officer, 1976-77; Senior House Officer, 1978-79; Registrar, 1980-82; Senior
registrar, 1983-85; hon. Registrar, Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle, Upon-Tyre 1983-84;
Consultant, Ophthalmologist/Medical Director, Ayo-Bello Memorial Eye Centre, Ilorin, Kwara
State
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; Ophthalmological Society of
Nigeria; board Member, Nigeria Football Association; Fellow: Association of General and
Private Medical Practitioner; Rotary International, since 1986
Recognition & Achievements: Distinction in Surgery- UnIbadan, 1976; Adeola Odutola Prize
UnIbadan, 1976; past President, County Club Ilorin
Hobbies: Football and travelling
Address: 44, Niger Road, Ilorin
Name: AYODELE, Dr. Ojo Michael

Academic & Professional Membership: B.Sc, MB.Ch.B, M.B.A
Date & (place) of Birth: September 24, 1954; Akure
Home Town: Akure
Education: St. John's R.C.M. School, Ago-Panu. Akure, 1960; St. Michael's R.C.M Primary
School, Akure, 1961-67; St. Francis Secondary Modern School, Akure, 1967-68; Oyemekun
Grammar School, Akure, 1971-74; The Polytechnic Ibadan, 1975-76: University of Ile-Ife,, (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife. 1976-84, 2000-02; University of Ado-Ekiti, 1996-98;
Career: Teacher. St. Theresa's R.C.M Demonstration School, Akure, 1974-75; House Officer,
State Specialist Hospital Ado-Ekiti, 1984-85; Medical Officer. General Hospital, Ado-Ekiti,
1985-86; Senior Medical Officer, General Hospital, Ijero-Ekiti, 1987-92; Principal Medical
Officer, (Obsterics and Gynaecology) State Specialist Hospital, Akure, 1994; Principal Medical
Officer, (Surgery), State Specialist Hospital, Akure, 1995; Principal Medical Officer,
(Paediatrics),State Specialist Hospital, Akure. 1995-96; Principal Medical Officer, Casualty and
Emergency Unit. State Specialist Hospital, Akure, 1996-2000; Ondo State's AIDs Control
Programme Coordinator, M.O.H, since 1999; Deputy Director, Department of Disease Control
and Occupational Health, Ministry of Health, Ondo State, since 1999; Hospital Management
Board Akure, 1999; Board of dirs. Federal Medical Centre, Owo, since 2000; Secretary, Nigerian
Medical Association Ondo State, 1992-94; Vice Chairman, 1994-96; Chairman, 1994-99:
National Treasurer, Nigerian Medical Association, 1999; since 20002: Chairman, National
Internal Audit Committee
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association. 2000; National Executive Council,
Nigerian Medical Association. since 1992; National Treasurer, Nigerian Medical Association,
since 2002; Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria;
Chartered Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria; Board of Governors, St. Louis
Grammar School, Akure, since 2002; Secretary, Rotary Club, Ijero, 1990; Vice President, 1991:
Associate Member, Nigerian Red Cross Society, 2000
Recognition & Achievements: Distinguished Service Merit Award by Institute of Corporate
Administrators of Nigeria, 1999; A Leader in Achievement, Eminent Business Award by Akure
South Local Government, 1999; Distinguished Medical Practitioner of Akure Land Akure South
Local Government, 2000; Nominated for 21st Century Award for Achievement by International
Biographical Centre. Cambridge; 2002
Hobbies: Jogging, reading. Music
Name: AYODELE, Emmanuel Akadiri

Profession: Nigerian accountant
Education: Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, Leeds Polytechnic, England, University of Lagos;
Career: Appointed manager for Corporate Finance, First City Merchant Bank, Lagos, also
managing director, Nipol Ltd, Ibadan
Institutional Membership: Associate, Chartered Certified Accountants
Address: First City Merchant Bank, PO Box 9117, 17A Tinubu Street, Lagos.
Name: AYOGU, Hon. Fidel

Profession: M. ArChairman, architect, politician
Date & (place) of Birth: July 27. 1957
Home Town: Umu-Opa; LGA: Igbo-Eze
State of Origin: Enugu
Education: University of Nigeria Nsukka
Career: Practicing Architect Executive Chairman, Igbo-Eze, Local Government, 1988-89;
Enugu State Chairman, Defunct SDP, 1996-98; House of Representatives for Igbo-Eze North/
Udenu Federal Constituency on platform of All Nigeria Peoples Part)
Hobbies: Reading, music, Philantrophy
Name: AYOOLA, Dr. Gbolagade Babalola
Profession: University teacher, researcher
Home Town: Orile-Owu
Education: Baptist Day School, Orile-Owu, 1961-65; Ibadan Joint Education Board School
Elekuro, Ibadan, 1966-67; Ibadan City Council Secondary Modern School, 1968-70; Iroko
Grammar School, Iroko, 1971-74; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1975-
79; University of Ibadan, 1982-88
Career: Science Teacher, Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, Oyo State, 1980-81; Lecturer III/II,
Agricultural Economics, Oyo State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Iwo, 1981-85; Research
Associate, Federal Agricultural Coordinating Unit, Ibadan, 1985-88; Lecturer Grade II/II,
Agricultural Economics, 1988-92; College Agricultural Officer, 1989-96; Programme Leader,
Farming Systems Research Programme, since 1991; Senior Lecturer, Agricultural Economics,
University of Agriculture, Makurdi, since 1992; Coordinator, Postgraduate Programme, College
of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, 1994-96: Head,
Agricultural Economics Department, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, since November 1996;
Acting Director, Centre for Food and Agricultural Strategy, since 1995; Leader, Study Team,
Preparation of Proposal for Funding the Agricultural Universities, 1995; visiting scholar, Iowa
State University, Ames, USA, July-September 1996; Organising Committee, National
Symposium on the Nigerian food Question, 1989; World Bank assisted Federal Universities
Adjustment Operations Project, since 1989; Project Officer, World Bank Agricultural Education
Project, 1990-92; National Fertilizer Technical Committee, since 1990; Farm Management Sub-
committee,since 1990; World Bank-assisted Technical Team on Redesign of Benue State
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, 1991; formulation of Small-holder Agricultural
Investment Project, National Agricultural Land Development Authority, 1992-93; Professional
team. Preparation of Proposal to European Economic Community for Establishment of Post-
harvest Technology Centre, 1993; Teamleader/Coordinator, Working Group on the Central Zone
Study, World Bank-assisted National Agricultural Research Project, 1995
Institutional Membership; Life mem: Nigerian Economic Society, since 1989; Nigerian
Association ofAgricultural Economists, International Association of Agricultural Economists,
since 1989; American Agricultural Economics Association, 1996: New York Academy of
Sciences, 1997
Hobbies: Football
Address: Senior Staff Quarters
Name: AYORINDE, Justice Timothy Adebayo

Education: Kensington College of Commerce and Law University of London; London School
of Economics, 1956-59; Called to English Bar 1959
Career: Legal Career, Ministry of Justice, Western Region of Nigeria; Judge of the High Court
of Justice, Oyo State; currently, Chief Judge of Oyo State
Recognition & Achievemets: Publication: Threat to Rule of Law; Off:c/o Office of The Chief
Judge, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: AYOMIKE, Johnson Orstsegbubemi Sunday

Profession: Nigerian businessman
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Date (& Date) of Birth: April 7, 1935
Home Town: Warri
State of Origin: Edo
Education: Baptist School, Ogidigben/ Sapele, 1938-45, Government Teachers Training
College, Abraka, 1951-56, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963-66; teacher, 1957-60
Career: Salesman, Nigerian Tobacco Company Limited, 1960-62, manager, Nigerian Tobacco
Company Limited, 1966-72, senior manager, Nigerian Tobacco Company Limited, 1973-75,
commissioner for Information, Culture and Sports, Bendel State, 1975-79
Hobbies: Table tennis, swimming
Address: 14 Third Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Bendel State, Nigeria
Telephone: 243824.
Name: AYONOADU, Professor Uriel Wilson Ugunu

Date (& Place) of Birth: October 15, 1942
Home Town: Kriegani-Ahoada
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1956-62, University of Ibadan, 1963-66, University
College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, 1966-70
Career: Teacher, County High School, Ahoada, January-September 1963, research assistant,
University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1968-70, lecturer, Banda College of Agriculture,
University of Malawi, 1970-74, lecturer, College of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt,
1974-75, senior lecturer and acting director, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 1975-
77, professor and head, Department of Soil Science, Crop Science and Forestry, College of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1977-78, appointed director, School of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry, Port Harcourt, and deputy rector, College of Science and Technology,
Port Harcourt, December 1978
Institutional Membership: Genetics Society of America, American Association for the
Advancement of Science, Genetics Society of Nigeria; chairman, Rivers Gulf-Fisheries Ltd,
former chairman, Rivers State Utilities Board, Governing Body, School of Agriculture and
Fisheries, Onne, Land Use Advisory Committee, Ahoada
Hobbies: Squash rackets, hockey
Address: 11 Bori Road, Rumvibekwe Housing Estate, Port Har court, Rivers State.
Name: AYONOTE, Stephen Oshionebo

Profession: Nigerian administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc
Home Town: Jattu-Uzairue
Education: St Philip's Catholic School, Jattu, 1945-49, St Peter's Central School, Uzairue, 1950-
52, St Thomas College, Ibusa, 1953-56, University of Ibadan, 1960-63
Career: Teacher, 1957, joined Bendel State Civil Service, 1964, later administrative officer,
clerk of the House, Bendel State House of Assembly, 1979-83
Hobbies: Lawn tennis
Address: 4 Fort Avenue, off Ewah Road, Ikpoba Slope, Benin City, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 240041.
Name: AYONRINDE, Dr Akolawole

Profession: Nigerian psychiatrist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BS, DPM
Education: St Patrick's Catholic School, Oko-Awo, Lagos, 1939-44, Church Missionary Society
Grammar School, Lagos, 1945-52, Sunderland Technical College, 1956-58, Nigerian College of
Arts and Technology, 1958-59, Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna, India, 1961-66,
University of Melbourne, Australia, 1970-72;
Career: Psychiatrist, Larundel Hospital, Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia, acting psychiatrist
superintendent, Ararat Mental Hospital, Victoria, Australia, acting psychiatrist superintendent,
Beechworth Mental Hospital, Victoria, 1973, lecturer and consultant psychiatrist, University of
Ibadan, 1974, appointed senior lecturer and consultant psychiatrist, University of Ibadan, 1978,
also chairman, Ogun State Health Board, Abeokuta
Institutional Membership: West African College of Physicians, 1977, World Psychiatrists
Association, World Federation for Mental Health, Association of Psychiatrists in Africa
Hobbies: Reading, music, walking, climbing
Name: AYOOLA, Ebenezer Olufemi

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA, LLB, LLM, BCL
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: Ilesha Grammar School, 1941-44, Fourah Bay College, Freetown, 1946-49, Inns of
Court School of Law, London, 1949-52
Career: Called to the Bar, Inner Temple, London, University of Oxford, England, 1950-52
(Diploma of Education); in private legal practice, 1953-67, judge, High Court, Western State,
1967-75, chairman, Nigerian Monthly Law Reports, 1975-79, commissioner for Law Revision,
Oyo State, 1980; Lotun Oloruntedo of Ilesha
Hobbies: Music;
Address: 1A Oba Adesida Road, New Reservation, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Telephone: 462880.
Name: AYORINDE, Ligali Akanni

State of Birth: Lagos
Education: Teachers' Training College, Otta, 1949-50, Northwestern Polytechnic, London,
1956-58
Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, February 1961; in legal practice, seconded
resident magistrate, Dodoma and Mbeya, Tanzania, chief magistrate, Gboko, chief magistrate,
Makurdi, later appointed chief magistrate, Jos
Hobbies: Chess, snooker
Address: PO Box 85, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: AYU, Senator (Dr.) Iyorchia Demenongo

Profession: Educationist, Politician Administrator
Academic & Professional Membership: B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D
Date & (place) of Birth: 1952, Ayu, LGA: Gboko
Career: Lecturer in Sociology, University of Jos, 1977-91; Executive Chairman, Centre for
Economic and Social Development, Bukuru, Jos, Plateau State; Chairman, Editorial Board, Daily
Times of Nigeria Plc, Lagos, 1991-92; Senator/Senate Presd: Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1992-
93; Ministry of Education and Youth Development, 1993-95; Minister of Industries 1999-2000;
Internal Affairs Minister, 2000-05; Minister of Environment, July 2005.Director of Publicity,
Atiku Abubakar for President Campaign Organisation, 2007 defunct Social Democratic Party,
1992-93; Peoples Democratic Party, 1998-2006 Member, Action Congress
Name: AYUA, Professor Ignatius Akaayar

Profession: Educationist, legal consultants, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: SAN, LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D, B.L
Date & (place) of Birth: May 5, 1948; Gboko
Home Town: Korinya City
Education: St. John's Primary School, Gboko; St.Micheal Secondary School, Aliade, 1963-
1967; College Keffi, 1968-69: Ahmadu Bello university, 1970-73; 1975-76; University of
Birminham U.K, 1977-79; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1982-83
Career: Head. Commercial Law Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; sub-Dean/Dean,
Faculty of Law, A.B.U, Zaria; Deputy v-c; Director-General, Nigerian Institution of Advanced
Legal Studies; Nigerian Bar Association; Chatered Institute of Taxation; Lawyers Association;
Won A.B.U, faculty of Law, Moot Court Competition in LL.B Part II; Federal Government
Scholarship for Best Law Student in A.B.U., Zaria, inLL.B Part II; Represented Law Faculty,
A.B.U, Zaria, 6th Commonwealth Law, Lagos, 1980; Won, Federal and the Nigerian Regional
Phillips C. Jessup; International Law Moot Court Competition and Represented Nigeria in the
International Division, Washington DC, 1975
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Nigerian Company Law, Bedfordshire,Graham
Burn Publication, 1984; Nigerian Tax Law, Spectrum Books Ltd., Ibadan; Nigerian Commercial
Laws: Problems and Perspectives Vol II; Gubernatorialand Presidential Candidate National
Republican Convention, Benue State
Hobbies: Hogging, basketball; Off:Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Supreme
Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja; University of Lagos Campus, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
Address: 4, Audyar Gemade Rd., GR.A Gboko, Benue State
Name: AYUBA, Colonel Abubakar Tanko

Profession: Nigerian soldier
Home Town: Zuru
State of Origin: Sokoto
Education: Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1967, School of
Signals, Blandford Camp, UK, 1970, US Army South-Eastern Signals School, Georgia, USA,
Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1978-79; joined Nigerian Armed Forces, commissioned
second lieutenant, Signals Corps, 1967, second-in-command, Signals Regiment, 1967, adjutant,
2 Signals Regiment, 1970, company commander, 1971, brigade major, 1972, commanding
officer, 1973, commandant, Nigerian Army School of Signals, 1978
Career: Commanding officer, 2 Signals Regiment, 1979, commander, 1979-80, commander,
Signals Brigade, 1980-81, commander, Army Headquarters, Signals Group, 1981-84,
commander, Corps of Signals, 1984-85
Recognition & Achievements: Appointed member, Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1985,
minister of Communications, 1985-87, promoted colonel, 1986, director of Manning, Army
Head quarters, Lagos, 1988-90, appointed military governor, Kaduna State, 1990; Forces Service
Star
Address: Government House, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Name: AZARE, Professor Garba Dahuwa

Profession: Lecturer, administrator
Academic: BA.Ed, M.ED, P.h.D
Date & (place) of Birth: 1950; Azare
Home Town: Azare
Education: Nasarawa West Primary School, Azare, Bauchi State, 1959-66; Bauchi Teachers
College, Bauchi, Bauchi State, 1966-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1972-
87; Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, 1980; University of Wales, UK, 1982; West Virginia
University, USA, 1986-87
Career: Primary school teacher, 1970-72; National Youth Service Corps 1976-77; Education
Officer, 1977-78; Graduate Assistant, 1978-79; Assistant Lecturer, 1979-82; Lecturer II, 1982-
84; Lecturer I, 1984-87; visiting Senior Lecturer, West Virginia University, USA, 1986-87; Sub-
Dean, Faculty of Education, Bayero University Kano, 1988-89; Head, Department of Education,
Bayero University Kano, 1993-95; Associate Professor, 1992-95; Professor, 1995; Dean,
Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano, 1995-99; Professor of Education
Management/Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Admin.) Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, since
1999; pioneer Ch.Bauchi State Primary School, Management Board, 1991-90; Commissioner for
Education, Bauchi State, 1990-92; Bayero University Senate, since 1992; University Bookshop
Management Committee, since 1993; Ch.Board of Bayero University; Kano Community Bank,
since 1996; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, USA, 1986-87; delegate,
26th UNESCO Conference, Paris, 1991; National Council on Education, 1990-92; Nigerian
Academy of Education; International Committee on Education and Teaching
Institutional Membership: Institute of Co-oporate Executives of Nigeria; Publication:A re-
examination of some Theoretical and Political issues in Nigeria, Deka Publications, Jos, 1994;
co-author, A Political Economy of Adult. Education, in Nigeria, Ibadan University Press, 1991;
Co-edited, Hajj Management in Nigeria, past experiences and lessons for the Future; Pilgrims
Affairs, the Presidencey, Abuja, 1996; Chairman, member Kano State Badminton Association
since 1995
Hobbies: Travelling, Badminton and group discussions
Address: 3, Amina Street, Bayero University, Kano, Old Campus
E-mail: gdzare@edu.buk.edu.ng.
Name: AZEZA, Nathaniel I

Profession: Nigerian bio Chemist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MSc
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1941, Nigeria
Education: higher Studies in Biochemistry; manager, Pfizer Ethical production, 1972-74
Career: Appointed assistant chief Research officer, Lake Chad Research Institute, 1975
Address: Lake Chad Research Institute, PMB 1293, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 232106, extension 281.
Name: AZI, Dr Felix Amandibogu

Profession: Nigerian Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MSc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 16, 1940. Amesi, Aguata
Education: St Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, 1955-61. Israel Institute of Technology,
Haifa, Israel, 1962-66, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 1971-76
Career: Joined former Eastern Nigerian Government. 1966, later appointed chief agricultural
Engineer. Enugu, 1979
Hobbies: Music
Address: No 6 Adada River Street, Riverside Housing Estate, Abakpa Nike, Enugu, Anambra
State
Telephone: 253024.
Name: AZIE, Vincent Sunday Chukwudi
Profession: Accountant, administrator
Home Town: Eziowelle
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Career: Civil Servant, attachee, Canadian Office of the Auditor-General, 1984-85; Director, of
Audit, offfice of the Auditor-General; Acting Auditor-General of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, since 2002
Institutional Membership: Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation; Association of
National Accountant of Nigeria; Eziowelle title holder
Hobbies: Music, sports
Name: AZIE, Abel Agbaponwu

Profession: Nigerian physician
Dateb (& Place) of Birth: April 15, 1926
Home Town: Eziowelle, Idemili
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Onitsha, Government School, Lagos,
King's College. Lagos, Higher College, Yaba, University College. Ibadan, Post Graduate
Medical School, Edinburgh
Career: Assistant medical officer, 1949, medical officer, 1954, consultant surgeon, 1960,
appointed chief consultant surgeon, General Hospital, Aba. 1972; chairman, Nigerian Medical
Association. Aba Zone, West African College of Surgeons
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons. Edinburgh
Hobbies: Table tennis, walking
Address: No 3 Brass Street. Aba, Imo State
Telephone: 594.
Name: AZIEGBEMI, Hon. Anthony

Profession: Economist, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualification: PhD
Home Town: Emu; LGA: Esan South East
Education: Lonungrad Finance & Economic Institute, USSR
Career: Engaged in private business
Instituional Membership: House of Representatives for Esan Federal Constituency on the
platform of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999
Recognition & Achievements: Representative of the Year, Thisday 10th Anniversary award,
2004
Hobbies: Reading, writing, current affairs
Address: No. 5, Eweba Street, Emu, Esan South-East LGA, Edo State.
Name: AZIKE, Dr Anyaegbuna

Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BCh, BAO
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 9, 1928, Warri
Education: St Gregory's College, Ikoyi. Lagos, 1941-46, University College Medical School,
Dublin, 1947-53; medical superintended in charge of Oji River Leper Settlement, Anambra
State, 1964, senior medical officer, General Hospital, Onitsha, 1965-70, senior medical
superintendent, General Hospital, Nnewi, 1970-76, appointed principal medical officer, Iyienu
Hospital. Ogidi, Onitsha, 1976; fellow, Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene, 1973;
Ogbuefi Amalunweze (Ozo)
Hobbies: Reading, walking
Address: Ogidi 13; home: 'Wigan House', 57 Tasia Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, Anambra State.
Name: AZIKIWE, Dr. Nnamdi

Profession: Journalist, author, publisher, nationalist, statesman
Home Town: Zungeru
Education: Educated at CMS Central School, Onitsha; Hope Waddel Training Institute,
Calabar; Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos; Storer College, West Virginia, Howard
University, Washington DC, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, and Columbia University,
Morning Heights, New York, all in the United States of America. He obtained degrees in
political science, philosophy and anthropology. He also obtained a diploma in journalism from
Columbia University. A pan-Africanist
Career: Returned from abroad and took up a job as editor of Morning Post, 1934-37, in Accra,
Ghana. On leaving Ghana in 1937, he set up a chain of newspapers - West African Pilot; Eastern
Nigeria Sentinel, Southern Nigeria Defenders, etc., to fight the colonialists and liberate Africans
mentally. He was the national president of the defunct National Council of Nigerians and
Camerouns. He was a member, Western House of Assembly, 1952-53; and Premier, Eastern
Region, 1954-59. He achieved many firsts: he was the first Queen's Privy in Nigeria; the first
President of the Senate in 1960; first indigenous Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of
the Federation, 1960-63; first President of the Republican Nigeria, 1963-66; and the first to be
awarded the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, 1980
Institutional Membership: During the Second Republic, he was leader and presidential
candidate of the defunct Nigerian Peoples' Party, 1979-83. On the sixth anniversary of his death
in 2002, President Olusegun Obasanjo launched the Nnamdi Azikiwe Institute, a brain child of
the Chief Anyim P. Anyim, the Senate President to immortalise him
Recognition & Achievements: The founder and the first Chancellor of University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, Zik is often remembered for his oratory, his political artistry and his ability to
compromise for the national good. Died May 11, 1996 at the University of Nigeria Teaching
Hospital, Enugu. His death ended the era of the founding firebrand nationalists; the others being
Alhaji Ahmadu Bello and Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The Owelle of Onitsha, fondly called "Zik
of Africa
Name: AZIKIWE, Dr. (Dame) Uche, Nee Ewah

Profession: University lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MFR; BA.Ed, M.Ed, PhD
Date & (place) of Birth: February 4, 1947; p: Ukpa Village
Home Town: Ukpa Village
State of Origin: Ebonyi
Education: Salvation Army School, Ogui, Enugu, Enugu State and Ajeromi Central School,
Lagos, 1955-57; Presbyterian School, Ukpa, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, 1958-62; Queen of the
Rosary Secondary School, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1965-67; Holy Child Secondary School
(Sharon), Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, 1970-71; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1977-
92
Career: Executive Officer VI, State Education Commission/English teacher, Boys High School,
Nsukka, Anambra State, (now Enugu State), 1981-87; Assistant, research f University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1987- 88; reaserch Fellow, II, 1988-90; research Fellow, I, 1990-
93; Senior Lecturer, on Sabbatical leave, to Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State,
1993-94; Director, Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company, Emene, Enugu State, since 1993;
Vice President, member Curriculum Organization of Nigeria; Network for Women's Studies in
Nigeria; AcWorld Council for Curriculum and Instruction; Nigerian Educational Research
Association; Nigerian Association of Univeristy Women affiliated to IFUW; Welfare
Committee, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1987-88; 1990-91; Conference
and Publication Unit; 1988-92; 1995-96; library Committee Faculty of Education, 1989-91;
Publication Committee, Faculty of Education, 1989-92; Nsukka Publication Committee;
University Senate, 1989-92; of Board, Centre for Rural Development and admic Association of
Nigeria; Reasearch Unit, Institute of Education, 1989-94; Entrance Committee, 1992-93; 1995-
97
Institutional Membership: Co-ordinator, Women's Studies Unit, Institute of Education,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1992-94; Advisory Board, Women's Studies Unit, 1992-95;
Teaching Practice Unit, 1997-98; Revision of English Language Curriculum for Secondary
Schools, Abuja and Oto respectively Nigerian Educational Research and Development
Commission, 1998 and 1999; Co-ordinator, Organisational Strategies Committee, Network of
Women Studies in Nigeria, since 1996; Accreditation Panel, Abia State Federal Colleges of
Education Accreditation Panel (Technical), 1999; Director, Central Bank for Federal Colleges of
Education, Omoku, Rivers State and Arochukwu, Nigeria, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, since 1999;
Licensed Lay Reader, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Enugu Diocese, 1993;
Chairman, Chief Editor, Nsukka Diocesan Women Newsletter Committee, publisher of The
Cradle, 1996; Chairman, Welfare Committee, Knight of St. Paul, Church of Nigeria Anglican
Communion, Enugu Diocese, 1998; Leadership and Motherly Mentorship award, University of
Nigeria Alumni Association of Washington, DC, USA, 1994; Examplary Mother Award,
Nigerian Women for Family Growth, Washington, DC, USA, 1994; Knight of St. Paul Diocese
of Nsukka, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, 1998;Grand Patron,Nigerian Association
of Women Journalists, Anambra State Chapter, Awka, 1999; Apples of Gold Award, 2000; Iyom
Enyi Nwonaku of the Prestigious Otu Odu Society of Onitsha, 1993; Publication:Women
Education and Empowerment, Fulladu Publishing Company, Nsukka, 1992; Women in Nigeria;
An Annstatal Bibliography, Green Publishing Incorporated, West Port, Connecticut, USA, 1996;
Teaching and Learning of Language,African-Fep.Publishers, Onitsha, 1997; Ugonwanne Social
Club
Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, reading
Name: AZINGE, Dr. Japhet Bialichi

Profession: Medical practitioner, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: JP, MB.BCh, BAO, LAH, DPH, FMCPH
Date & (place) of Birth: July 30, 1932
Home Town: Port Harcourt
Education: St. Cyprian School, Port Harcourt, 1937, St Patrick's College, Asaba, 1947-51;
National University, Dublin, 1952-58; National University, Dublin, 1964-65
Career: Principal, founder, Health Auxilliary Training School, Benin, (now School of Health
Technology Benin; Principal Medical Officer, Midwest Region of Nigeria, 1965: Medical
Director, Azinge Hospital Limited; British Medical Association, 1958-64; Distinguished Medical
Practitioner; f, Medical Council in Public Health; Association of General and Private Medical
Practitioners of Nigeria, defunct Nigerian People's Party, 1993; defunct United Nigeria
Congress Party 1995. Ogbueshi-Ukpechukwu Munya, 1975; Justice of Peace, founder/patron,
Asaba Youth Club
Hobbies: Writing and community development, exhibition
Address: 9a, Pelewura Way, Apapa or 4, Cross Road, Umudaike, Asaba, Delta State, P.O. Box
119 Asaba
Name: AZIZA, Major-General Patrick

Profession: Soldier, administrator, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualification: Rtd; CFR, psc(+), fss, mss, mni
Date & (place) of Birth: December 23, 1947; Abakaliki
Education: Mortar Platoon Course 1971, Advanced Infantry Course, USA 1974; Army
Command and Staff College (1979) ; Defence Services Staff College 1980; Senior Executive
Course, National Institute for Policy and Stratetic Studies, Jos 1992
Career: Commanding Officer, 17 Infantry Battalion 1970-71; Aide-de-Camp to Chief of Army
Staff, 1972-74; Brigade Major, 3 Infantry Brigade, 1975-76 Acting Commanding Officer, 146
Infantry Battalion, 1976-77; Adjutant, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1977-78; General Staff
Officer Grade II, Army Headquarters 1979-80; Directing Staff, Junior Division Command and
Staff College, Jaji, 1980-82; Colonel, Administration and Quartering, Nigerian Army School of
Infantry, 1982-84. Commanding Officer, 65 Infantry Battalion, 1984-86; Director, of Military
Training, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1986-89; Chief of Officers. United Nations Iran-Iraq
Military Observe Group, 1989-90; Commander, Lagos Garrison; Military Administrator, Kebbi
State 1991; of Provisional Ruling Council, Chairman, Special Military Tribunal, Jos, 1995;
Minister of Communications, 1997; Minister Commerce & Tourism, 1998-99; retired since
1999; presently Chairman, Peemos Group of companies; Commander of the Order of the Federal
Republic dec: Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star
Hobbies: Travelling watching football and reading
Name: AZODE, Louis Azubuike

Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MBA, ACIB
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 5, 1954
Home Town: Abba, Nwangele
Stateof Origin: Imo
Education: St. Theresa's Primary School, Abba, Orlu, Imo State, 1960-66; Abba Technical
College, 1972-74; Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1974-76; Western Kentucky University, 1979-81;
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, USA, 1982-83; University of Maryland,
College Park, 1985
Career: Chief Clearing Officer, Bank of India, 1977-79; Officer, Carlmark Securities
Incorporated, 1982; Circulation Officer, Washington Times, 1982-83; Staff Writer, Chief
Economic Correspondent, ThisWeek,1988-89; Business and Financial Analyst, Pacific Funds
Limited, 1989; Financial Advisory Manager, Services Manager, Pacific Funds Limited, 1990-91;
Senior Banking Executive, Pacific Merchant Bank, 1991-92; Deputy Manager, 1992-94; Manager,
1992-96; Group Head/Senior Manager, Pacific Merchant Bank Limited, since 1998
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers; Money Market Association of
Nigeria; Issuing House Association of Nigeria Honours
Recognition & Achievements: Best Staff Award, Pacific Merchant Bank Limited, 1992; Finance
Correspondents Association of Nigeria, 1993; Professional Manager Award, Credit News
magazine, 1998. Social Club: Social/publicity secretary/treasurer, Club 1287, Lagos; La
Champaigne Tropicana
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music
Address: 3, Sanmora Street, Ketu, Lagos
Name: AZUTA-MBATA, Sen. John

Profession: Politician, public servant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: JP, B.Sc, M.Sc, FIS, FNIPM
January 3, 1960
Port-Harcourt
Home Town: Eneka
Education: St. Michael School, Rumuomasi Township School, Moscow Road Port-Harcourt,
1970-73; Federal Government College, Sokoto, 1973-78; University of Ibadan, 1979-82, 1983-
85
Career: Chairman, Diobu Mile III Community Bank Limited; FB Assets Management Limited;
Vice Chairman, Fortune International Bank Pic; Vice Chairman, Fortune Assurance Company
Limited; Fortune International Bank Pic, Managing Director, Johnson International Limited;
elected into the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Finance, 1999-2000; Board Fortune
International Bank Plc Fortune Assurance Limited; Monier Construction Company Ltd
Governing Council Rivers State University of Science and Technology Fellow:Institute of
Shipping; Nigerian Institute of Personnel Management Justice of Peace; Conferred with the
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D (honoris Causa); Eze Okwurume Emeka (The First); National
Republic Convention, 1999
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Plot B43 Rumuogba Town, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
Telephone: 234-98022236721, 08022236722; fax: 2349-5232285.
Name: BA'ABA, Baba Alkali

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB (Hons),
Home Town: Potiskum
State of Origin: Yobe
Education: Potiskum Primary School, 1955-61, Government College, Keffi, Ahmadu Bello
University\;, Zaria, 1969-72, Nigerian Law School, Lagos; called to the Bar.
Career: Inspector, area courts, north eastern state government, 1972-73, state counsel, 1973-76,
in private legal practice, adviser for political and legal matters to the governor, borno state, 1979-
83 member, great nigerian people's party (gnpp), 1979-83, former legal adviser, gnpp, borno
state
Hobbies: Horse -Riding, Hunting
Name: BAALE, John Olalere

Profession: Pharmacist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Pharm. MBA
Home Town: Osi
Education: St. Brigids School, Osi Ekiti, 1965-71; St. Anthony's Secondary School, Ilorin,
1972-76; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1977-81; University of Lagos, Akoka, 1983-84
Career: Pharmaceutical Representative, Pfizer, 1983-85; Research and Promotions Officer,
1985-86; Product Manager, 1986-89; Group Product Manager, 1989-90; Marketing Manager
(Ethical/ OTC), 1990-92; Marketing Manager (Specialties Products), 1993-96; Director,
Marketing and Strategic Planning, 1996-99; Director, Pharmaceutical Division, since 1999;
Fellow:Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria; West Africa Postgraduate, College of Pharmacy
Institutional Membership: Pharmaceutical Business Group; Member, American
Pharmaceutical Association, since 1995; Institute of Pharmaceutical Management International,
1992; Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association, since 1997; Ikoyi Club
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BABA, Alhaji Umaru

Profession: Administrator, Businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA
Education: Barewa College, Zaria; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1965.
Career: North Area Supervisor, Mobil Oil Nigeria Limited, 1965-69; Head of Marketing and
Industrial Division, Nigerian Livestock and Meat Authority; Commissioner for Trade and
Industry, North Eastern State, 1972-76; Chairman, Stirling Astaldi, 1974-76
Institutional Membership: Constituent Assembly, 1977-78; Chairman, Umeaba Holdings
Limited; Honourable Secretary of State for Defence, Interim National Government, 1993; chairman,
Gongola State Water Board, 1978-79; director, Savannah Bank Nigeria Limited, 1977-79; chairman,
Idah Polytechnic, 1979-81; chairman, National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna, 1981-82;
chairman, Cassuel Oil Nigeria Limited director, Bouygues Nigeria Limited
Name: BABA GANA, Abubakar

Home Town: Fika
Education: Potiskum Elementary School, 1932-38, Bornu Middle School, 1938-43, Clerical
Training College, Zaria, 1951-52.
Career: Joined Bornu Local Authority Service, 1943-52, joined Northern Region Government
Service, 1952, later permanent secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, North Eastern
State (later Borno State) until 1976
Hobbies: Photography
Name: BABA, Alhaji Ali

Home Town: Yola
Education: Elementary School, Jimeta, 1944-49, Middle School, Yola, 1950-51, Barewa
College. Zaria, 1952-57, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1958-60,
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1973-74 (Advanced Diploma in
International Marketing. 1974)
Career: Administrative Assistant, Later District Manager, Mobil Oil (Nigeria) Ltd, 1961-63,
Sales Manager, Agip Oil (Nigeria) Ltd, 1963-65, manager, Dunlop (Nigeria) Ltd, 1965-75,
Principal Partner, Arewa Consulting Centre, 1975-79, minister of state, Ministry of Finance,
1979-80. Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs. 1980-82, Minister Of Internal Affairs,
1982-83. Minister of Employment, Labour and Productivity, November-December 1983,
detained, 1984-85
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, American Marketing Association
Recorgnition & Achievement: Dan Madami of Adamawa
Hobbies: Golf, Reading, Scrabble
Name: BABA, Ibrahim

Home Town: Dutse
Education: Koranic, and primary schools, Dutse, Kano Secondary School, Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Institute of Administration, University of Ife
(now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1973
Career: Senior Assistant Treasurer, Kano Local Government Authority, 1967-69, Divisional
Officer, Kano West And Hadejia Administrative Areas, 1970-73, Assistant Chief Officer,
Census Department, Kano State, 1973-74, Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry Of Local
Government, Kano State, 1974-76, Special Duties Officer, Local Government Reforms, 1976-77,
Chief Electoral Officer For Kano State, 1977-79, Permanent Secretary (Director-General),
Ministries Of Local Government And Finance, Kano State, 1979-86, Appointed Secretary To
The Military Governor, Also Head Of The Civil Service, Kano State
Hobbies: Farming
Name: BABA, Mallam Usman

Profession: Public Servant, Library Scientist, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.LS, M.LS, M.P.A
Home Town: Biu
State of Origin: Borno
Education: Biu Central Primary School, 1966-73; Government Secondary School, Damaturu,
1973-78; University of Maiduguri, 1978-83; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1986-89;
University of Maiduguri, 1996-97
Career: Borno Sate Government, since 1984; Director, Borno State Library Board
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association
Hobbies: Reading the Holy Quran
Name: BABA, Prof Jacob Mundi

Profession: University lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Bida
Education: St. John's School, Bida, Niger State, 1951-59; St. Paul's College, Zaria, 1960-64;
1965-66; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, 1967-70; 1971-76
Career: Education Officer, Federal Government of Nigeria, 1970; Assistant, Lecturer, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria Kaduna, 1972-74T Lecturer II, 1974-76; Lecturer I, 1976-79; Senior
Lecturer, 1979-82; Reader, 1982-85; Professor since 1985; Professor, Geography Federal
University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
Institutional Membership:Nigerian Geographical Association, since 1975; Nigerian Economic
Society, 1976-83; Population Association of Nigeria, 1980-87; Royal Geographical Society UK,
1976-85; Development Studies Association UK, 1978-88; Society for International
Development, Rome, 1978-88
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Co-editor, Inequality and Development: Some
Third World Perspectives, Macmillam, London, 1989; Co-editor, Rural Development Policies in
Nigeria, Past Present and Future, Nigeria Rural Sociological Association, 1989; Nigeria: Giant in
theTropics, Vol 1. Gabumo Publishing Company Limited, 1993
Hobbies: Farming, Hunting, Reading and Travelling
Address: Bosso Estate, (Behind Federal University of Technology Staff Quarters), Minna, Niger
State
Telephone: 066-224481, 066-225409.
Name: BABA, Uju Aisha Hassan

Profession: Legal Practitioner, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 27
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Priority Street Primary School, Carmarthen, South Wales, U.K, 1964-70; YSTRAD
TYWI County School, Carmarthen, South Wales, U.K, 1970-74; Girls Secondary School,
Umungasi, Aba, 1976; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1980; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1980-
81; University of London, U.K, 1991; International Law Institute, Washington, 1994
Career: National Youth Services Corps, Legal Aid Council, Sokoto State, 1981-82; Pupil State
Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Kaduna State; rose to become Director, of Public Prosecutions;
Chairman, State Rent Tribunal, Court 1, 1984-97; Hon. Attorney-General/comm for Justice,
Anambra State, 1997: Director-General, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, since 1999; Championed
the creation of Department of People's Rights and Social Justice in the Legal Aid Council; she
has participated in various local and international workshops and seminars
Institutional Membership: Review Committee, Family Support Programme, 1998; National
Consultative Committee on the Justice Reform
Recognition & Achievements: Development in Nigeria Merit Award by National Center for
State Courts; Women of Excellence Award by the National Council of Women Societies in
Nigeria
Name: BABA-AHMED Dr. Hakeem

Profession: Civil Servant, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: Septemeber 11, 1955
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Kofan Doka Primary School, 1961-66; Tundun Wada Primary school, Zarai, 1967-
68; GSS Alhudahuda College, Zaria, 1968-72; School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello
University, 1973-74; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1974-77; London School of Economics,
England, 1978-79; University of Sussex, England, 1981-86 ,Graduate Assistant, Usmanu Dan
Fodio University, Sokoto, 1978;
Career: Lecturer, University of Sokoto, 1978-82; Permanent Secretary, Political Security and
Cabinet, Governors Office, Kaduna State, 1987-92; Director, Federal Civil Service, Office of the
Secretary, to the Government of the Federation, 1992; Adviser, Parastatals, to Governor of
Kaduna State, 1994; sec./Director, Expert Committee on Inventory of Community Based
Infrastructural Facilities, The Presidency, 1992-94; Director, Resources, Office of the Principal
Secretary, Head of State, 1995-96; Secretary, Kaduna State Government, Head Civil Service,
1996-98; Director, Joint Services Dept. Ministry of Defence, Lagos, 1998-99; Permanent
Secretary, Special Services Office,Presidency, 1999; Federal Ministry of Commerce, 1999-
2000; Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, Presidency, 2000-02; Secretary, Independent
National Electoral Commission, Abuja, 2002, Permanent Secretary
Recognition & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic, 2002.
Name: BABA-AHMED, Malam Mouftah

Profession: Management Consultant, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, PEW
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 28, 1962
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Ahmadu Bello University; University of Lagos; Harvard Institute of International
Development; London Business School
Career: Turnaround Manager, Aksen Textiles Ltd. Lagos, 1986-87; Secretary, Committee on
Development Finance and International Trade, affiliated to Nigerian Industrial Development
Bank, 1987-88; Special Assistant, to the Chairman, Technical Committee on Privatisation and
Communication, 1988-92; Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Corporate Services
National Electric Power Authority, 1992-97; currently, Chairman, NAL Bank Plc; excu. Vice
Chairman, African Investment Corporation; Director, Impresit Bakolori Plc; Incar Nigeria Plc;
Automotive Components Industry Ltd; Chartered Investments, U.K
Institutional Membership: The Abuja Initiative; The National initiative; National Integration
Group; Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants;
London Business School
Telephone: 01-2600420-9
Name: BABA-AHMED, Usman Khalifa

Profession: Broadcaster
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 2, 1948-2008
Education: Kaduna Polytechnic 1970; Radio Netherlands Training Centre, Hilluersum, 1971;
British Broadcasting Corporation, 1970; Africa Leaders Programme, USA, 1981; John Hopkins
University, Maryland, USA, 1990
Career: Programme Assistant, BCNN, 1967; Programme Assistant, NBC, 1968; Continuity
Announcer/News Reader, BCNN, 1970; Assistant, Producer, Producer II; Chief Announcer;
Presentation Officer 1; Chief Presentation Officer; Principal Training Officer; Acting, Executive
Assistant, II; Controller, Programmes; Acting, Manager, 1970-79; General Manager, Sokoto
Radio, 1983; Assistant Director, Programmes, Kaduna Zone, 1985; Assistant Director,
Programmes, FRCN, Lagos, 1985; Director, Commercial Services, 1989; Commissioner,
Information, Home Affairs, Culture and Fire Services, 1990; Managing Director/CEO, KSMC,
1991; Director, Communications, FRCN, 1992; Executive Director, Marketing, FRCN,
Broadcasting House; Managing Director, DesMinister
Telephone: 01-612808, 615178.
Name: BABA, Yusufu Mohammad

Profession: Educationist, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons)
Education: Alkaleri Primary School, 1945-48, Bauchi Primary School, 1950, Bauchi Middle
School, 1951-53, Bauchi Government Secondary School (GSS), 1954-59, Nigerian College,
Zaria, 1960-62, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-66 (Graduate Certificate in Education,
1965)
Career: Teacher, Funtua Gss, 1966-68, Principal, Mubi Gss, 1968-69, Principal, Azare Gss,
1969-73, Principal, Yerwa Gss, 1973-76, Chief Inspector, National Youth Service Corps, Bauchi
State, 1976-77, Principal, Advanced Teachers' College, Azare, 1977-81, Chief Inspector Of
Secondary School Education, March-August 1981, Appointed Registrar, Federal Polytechnic,
Bauchi, 1981; Sardaunan Duguri, 1968
Hobbies: Card games, hockey, horse riding, photography, rearing sheep
Address: A227 Gombe Road, PO Box 143, Bauchi, Bauchi State
Name: BABAFEMI, Dr Festus Oladele Babajide

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, LLM, PhD
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1954-58, Gibson and Weldon School of Law, London, 1961-
64, Nigerian Law School, 1965-66, University College, London, England, 1966-68; in legal
practice, 1966, lecturer, Law, University of Ife, 1968-75, appointed senior lecturer, Law,
University of Ife, 1975
Hobbies: Hockey, Table Tennis, Music
Name: BABAGINDA, Hon. Jibrin Yusuf

Profession: Agricultural Entrepreneur Politician
Education: Cooperatives Management, Institute for Higher Education, Kano State
Career: Engaged in Agriculture; Personal Assistant, to Secretary, Police Affairs, 1993
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Hadejia /Kafin Hausa/Auyo Federal
Constituency on the Platform of All Peoples Party since 1999
Hobbies: Music, Reading
Name: BABAJIDE, Engr. (Dr) Ademola Babatunde Abiodun

Profession: Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.S Ch, M.A.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Ijebu-Igbo
Education: Moslem School, Ijebu-Igbo, 1945-53; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, 1954-58; Federal
Emergency Science School, 1960-62; Tufts University, USA, 1962-65; University of WaterLoo,
Canada, 1968-70
Career: Wellsite Petroleum engr., 1970-71; Consultant Chemical engr. 1973-76; Industrial
Analyst, 1976-77; Executive Director, Odua Investment, 1977-80; Group Executive Director,
Lawson's Corporation, 1980-85; Chairman, Ijebu-North Local Government Area, 1986-89;
Chairman, Nigerian Wire and Cable Plc, 2001
Institutional Membership: Council for Registration of Engineering in Nigeria; Rotary
International
Recognition & Achievements: Ogbo Imo of Ijebu Igbo, Otun Balogun of Ijebu Igbo Muslim
Community
Hobbies: Reading, Walking, Table Tennis, Photography and Music
Name: BABAJO ZARIA, Nuhi

Profession: Businessman, Politician
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Elementary School, Zaria, 1954, Senior Primary School, Zaria, 1957, Government
College, Kaduna, 1962, Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967
(Diploma in Commercial Accountancy)
Career: Manager, Alhaji Babajo And Co Ltd, 1967, General Manager, Alhaji Babajo And Co
Ltd, 1971, Became Chairman And Managing Director, Babajo Group Of Companies, 1979, Also
Deputy Governor, Kaduna State, 1979-83; Member, National Party Of Nigeria (Npn), 1978-83,
Deputy Chairman, Npn, Zaria Local Government Branch, 1979-82, Deputy State Chairman,
Npn, Kaduna State, 1982-83
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BABALAKIN, Wale

Profession: Lawyer, Businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: SAN, LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D
Education: University of Lagos, 1981; Nigerian Law School
Career: Called to Bar, 1982; Legal Counsel, Chief F.R.A. Williams Chambers; Managing
Partner, Wale Babalakin&Co.;Bank Director, SAN, Nigerian Bar Association,September, 2002;
Commonwealth Scholar, Cambridge
Hobbies: reading, computers
Name: BABALE, Hon Jibrin

Profession: Farmer, Politician
Education: Teachers Training College, Maiduguri
Career: Local Government Chairman, 1991-93, Member, House of Representatives for
Gulani/Gujba/Damaturu/Tarmuloa Federal Constituency on The Platform Of Peoples
Democratic Party, Since 1999.
Name: BABALE, Hon. Martin

Profession: Agricultural Engineer, Politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: HND
Home Town: Leko
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Career: Worked with Ministry of Agriculture, Elected Executive Chairman, Toungo Local
Government Adamawa State, 1997-98; Member, House of Representatives for
Joda/Ganye/Mayo Belwa/Toungo Federal constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party,
since 1999
Hobbies: Advising Youths, Reading
Name: BABALEYE, Taye

Profession: Public Relations Practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MCA
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, 1976; University of Ibadan, 1984
Career: : Writer, Nigerian Tribune, 1985; News Editor, Senior News Editor, Ondo State
Radiovision Corporation, 1978-84; Communication Associate, International Institute of Tropical
Agriculture, 1984-90; National Coordinator for Agriculture, 1990; Vice Chairman, Oyo State
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1992; African Regional
Institutional Membership: Director, International Research Foundation for Development, US,
1993 Public Relations Manager, IITA, 1990-97; Head, Public Affairs, International Institute of
Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Hobbies: Writing, Fishing, Squash
Name: BABALOLA, Adegboyega Adesoji Aderemi
Profession: Finance Executive, Administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 4, 1964
Education: Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, 1969-74; Gaskiya College. Lagos, 1975-79; Federal
Polytechnic, Ilaro; University of Science and Technology Business School, 2001
Career: Industrial Attachment, NEPA, now Power Holding Company of Nigeria, 1984-85;
Registration Officer, Registrars Department, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1986; Head, New Issues
and Operation, City Securities Limited, 1992; Registrar/Managing Director, NAL Registrar
Limited, since 2000
Name: BABALOLA, AlSaka Olayiwola

Profession: Businessman, Administrator
Education: CMS Anglican School, Ede, Osun State, 1948-53
Career: Entrepreneur, since 1955; Chairman, S.O. Babalola Group of Companies; S.O. Babalola
Transport Services; Investment Ltd; Lia Babalola & Associates Ltd.; Hurks International Co.
Ltd.; Franig International Ltd.; Telemobile Nigeria Ltd.; Octagon Technology Ltd.; Worldwide
Technical Ltd; Silemco Ltd.; Sierra Western Nigeria Ltd; Maylay Ventures Ltd.; Sattel Nigeria
Ltd., affiliated with Seasboard, Ontario, Canada; Telemobile (UK) Ltd., England; Sattel Global
Network, California, USA; ION Track Cambridge, U.K; Simoco Group. Cambridge, U.K;
Telerob, Western Germany; Chairman, Tropical Mines Ltd. Gold Mining Project, Ipinrindo,
Osun State
Institutional Membership: Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce; Nigerian-American
Chamber of Commerce, Island Club, Lagos: Yoruba Tennis Club; Ikoyi Club, London Institutes
of Directors
Recognition & Achievements: Saraki Adinni, Lagos
Hobbies: Sports & Music
Address: 27A, Cameroon Road. Ikoyi, Lagos
Name: BABALOLA, Chief Emmanuel Afe

Profession: Legal Practitioner, Lecturer, Philanthropist, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: SAN, B.Sc, LL.B, B.L, FFPA
Home Town: Ado Ekiti
Education: Emmanuel Primary School, Ado-Ekiti, 1938-45; Trained as an Elementary School
Teacher for two years; Passed Teachers Grade II Examination (by Private Study), 1951;
Cambridge Certificate Examination, 1952: General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level,
1953; General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level, 1954; University of London. External
Student, 1958-59; 1960-63
Career: Counsel, Olu Ayoola and Company, 1964-65; Head/Principal Partner, Afe Babalola and
Company, Emmanuel Chambers, since 1965; Lecturer, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal
Studies, Lagos, since 1989; Lecturer. Centre for African Law Development, Lagos; Counsel,
Federal Government, in the celebrated 2.8 billion enquiry; Counsel, Basourun Abiola and Are
Ona kankanfo Case; Counsel, Chief Abiola on the June 12, Presidential Election Annulment,
1993; Counsel, Chief Odutola vs Union Bank of Nigeria on Foreign Exchange; Counsel, Odu'a
Group of Companies in the sensational case against Cocoa Board, 1985: Counsel, Ife vs
Modakeke Dispute; Andu Engineering Services Ltd. vs Water Corporation of Oyo State and
others; Counsel, Erin-Ile v Offa Boundary Disputes; Counsel, M. L. Lee Group of Companies,
with Headquarters in Hong Kong; Counsel, Motor Phone vs NCC, GSM Case; Consultant,
World Bank; Led 42 Lawyers (in defence of former head of state, President Olusegun Obasanjo
in the Olu Falae's election petitions against him, 1999; Pro-chancellor/Chairman, University of
Lagos Governing Council, 2000-04; re-appointed Chairman, Council. University of Lagos, 2005;
National Political Reform Conference's Committee on Revenue Sharing
Institutional Membership: Nigerian bar Association: International Bar Association; Body of
Benchers; Judicial Commission. Ekiti State; Trustee, Transparency International, Nigeria branch,
with headquarters in Berlin, Germany; Mellamby Hall University of Ibadan. Fellow:Federal
Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, 1997; Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1998; Leadership
Institute of Nigeria, 2001: Patron, Law Societies, Obafemi Awolowo University; Ogun State
University; University of Ado-Ekiti and University of Lagos; Patron, Nigeria Union of
Journalists, Oyo State branChairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Ondo and Ekiti
States; Elders Forum, Advisory Body to the Government of Ekiti State; Leader, Delegation for
the Establishment of University of Technology, Ado Ekiti, 1981; First Chairman, Federal
Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti: Frontline Crusader, presented and defended the petition for the creation
of Ekiti State before Mbanefo Panel, 1996; Advisory Board, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye,
Ekiti Stars Club; Winner, Ondo State, 1990
Recognition & Achievements: Professional of the year award, Ekiti State, 1987; Patriot of the
year award, Ado Ekiti, 1994; Certificate of merit in recognition of his contributions to the
creation and development of Ekiti State in its first year of creation; Best Pro-Chancellor of
Nigerian Universities, by National Universities Commission, 2005; Doctor of Law, University of
Ado-Ekiti, 2002; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, December, 2002; SAN
1987; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2000; Afiwajoye of Ado-Ekiti, 1977;
Babamofin of Aramoko Community, 1988; Mayegun of Modakeke Community, 1989; Balogun
of Mobaland, 1990; Publication:Weekly Columnist, "You and the Law" Nigerian Tribune, every
Monday; Author of many books and well over one hundred and twenty articles in several law
journals; Patron, highest tax payer award
Address: 02-2410840.
Name: BABALOLA, Chief Oluwagbemiga Andrew A

Profession: Businessman, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MBA
Home Town: Iseyin
Education: Iseyin District Grammar School, Iseyin, 1973-78; Kufena College, Wusasa Zaria,
1978-79; Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, 1979-81; The University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1981-84;
The Buckingham University, United Kingdom, 2002;African Development Bank Procurement
and Disbursement Procedures; African Development Bank Training Institute, 1989 ; Debt
Management strategies, International Law Institute,Washington DC, 1995; Computerization of
Debt Management Strategies, Grown Agents worthing, United Kingdom, 1996 Honourary
Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by Evangel Christian University of America
Monroe, Louisiana, USA, 2005
Career: Assistant Secretary II & I, External Finance Department, Federal Ministry of Finance,
Federal Secretariat,Ikoyi, Lagos, 1986-93; Senior Finance Officer, External Finance Department,
Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Secretariat, Ikoyi,Lagos, 1989-93; Principal Finance
Officer, Federal Ministry of Finance, Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Cadastral Zone, Garki, Abuja,
1994-97; Assistant, Chief/Chief Administrative Officer, Federal Ministry of Finance, Central
Area, Garki, Abuja; 1997-2000; Chairman, VATAN-TEKNO, Lagos,Macbylon Group of
Companies, Lagos; Managing Director, Gazelimapex West African Ltd since 2001
Institutional Membership: Ad-hoc, National Organising Committee, ADB Annual General
Meeting, 1989; Organizing Committee, ADB Annual General Meeting, 1995
Recognition & Achievements: Presidential, State N.Y.S.C award, 1985
Address: Plot 761A, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Telephone: 09-4138762; 080-22239181.
Name: BABALOLA, Dr Adejumo Adepoju

Profession: Paediatrician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BS, DCH
Education: Higher Studies in Medicine and Paediatrics (Diploma in Paediatric Endocrinology)
Career: Senior Registrar, Department Of Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
1977-81, Clinical Fellow In Paediatric Endocrinology, Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto,
Canada, 1981-82, Appointed Lecturer, Department Of Paediatrics, College Of Medicine,
University Of Lagos, 1982, Also Consultant Paediatrician, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians
Name: BABALOLA, Gabriel

Profession: Trade Unionist
Education: Advanced Certificate in Secretarial and Management studies, RSA, London;
Certificate in Draughtmanship, London Educational Association; Nigerian Institute of
Administration
Career: Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, 1977; Confidential Secretary, Cadbury
Nigeria Plc, 1982-85; Administrative Officer. 1985-90; Transport Manager, 1990-97;
Housing/Transport Manager. Cadbury, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Deputy National President, Food Beverage, Tobacco Senior Staff
Association, 2000; President, Food Beverage, Tobacco Senior Staff Association, since 2002
Telephone: 01-4975390-4
Name: BABALOLA, Hon. Justice David Folusho

Profession: Jur ist
Home Town: Obun Ekiti
Education: Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Otun-Ekiti, 1948-54; Seventh Day
Adventist Secondary Modern School, 1955-57; Seventh Day Ad ve nt ist Teacher Training,
1959-60; Ondo/Oyo Joint Provincial Teacher Training, Ile-Ife, 1963-64; University Of Lagos,
Akoka, Lagos State, 1968-72; Nigerian Law School, 1972-73; Called To The Bar, 1973
Career: Primary School teacher, Ayetoro, Ekiti, 1958; Teacher, Otun-Ekiti, 1961-62;
Councillor, Ekiti Otun District Council, 1965-66; Teacher, Pedro Primary School, Shomolu,
Lagos, 1965-67; Teacher, Freeman High School, 1968-69; Director, National Freight, Kaduna,
1979-83; Chairman, Investigation Panel. Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo 1992; Board of
Governors, Moba Grammar School, Otun-Ekiti, since 1993; Legislative Houses Election
Tribunal, Cross River State, 1998, Board of Governors, Otun-Ekiti Comprehensive High School,
since 1993; Junior, Chief Emmanuel Afe Babalola Chambers, 1973-74; Senior Partner, David
Folusho Babalola and Company, Ibukun Olu Chambers, 1974-90; Legal Adviser, Kwara State
Governor, 1970-83; Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, Kwara State, 1976-78; Vice Chairman,
1978-79 appointed High Court Judge, Ondo State, 1990; High Court Judge, Ekiti High Court,
Ekiti State, 1996 Constituent Assembly, 1988-89
Name: BABALOLA, Professor, Solomon Adeboye Oladele

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA MA, PhD
Home Town: Ipetumodu
Education: Christ's Primary School, Ipetmodu, 1931-37; Igbobi College, Lagos, 1938-43;
Achimota College, Ghana, 1944-46; Queen's College, Cambridge, England, 1948-51; Institute of
Education, University of Cambridge, England, 1955-56; School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London, England, 1961-63
Career: Principal, Igbobi College, Lagos, 1958-61; Dean, School of African and Asian Studies,
University of Lagos, 1969-73; Professor, African Languages and Literature, University of
Lagos, 1969-87; Head, Department of African Languages and Literature, University of Lagos,
1974-77; Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, 1977-79; Professor, Emeritus, African
Languages and Literature, Univeristy of Lagos, 1987; Vice President, for Africa, International
Society for Folk Narrative Research, 1969-84; Council Member, West African Linguistic
Society, 1983-86
Recognition & Achievements: 1943-Amaury Talbot Prize (Doctoral Thesis) for the Best Work
on West Africa, 1996; Nigerian National Merit Award, October 1, 1982. Publication:Iwe Ede
Yoruba, Longman, London, 1963, 1965; The Content and Form of Yorbba Ijala, Oxford
University Press, 1996; Awon Qriki Orile, William Collins, Glasgow, 1967; Orin Ode Fun
Aseye, Oxford University Press, Ibadan, 1974
Hobbies: Walking, Music, Table Tennis, Ayo.
Name: BABALOLA, Stephen Oladipo

Profession: Chartered Accountant
Home Town: Efon Alaye
Education: St. Stephen's School, Efon Alaye; Co-operative College, Loughborough, England,
1955-57; Leeds Polytechnic, Leeds, England, 1967-68.
Career: Secretary, Co-operative Supply Association Ltd., Yaba, Lagos, 1958-66; Principal
Partner, Oladipo Babalola and Company, (Chartered Accountants), since 1973; associate,
Institute of Chartered Accountants, 1971
Institutional Membership: Forerunners, Hope Hall, Reedemed Christian Church of God,
Apapa Family, Association of Certified Accountants, 1980, Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Nigeria, 1981
Hobbies: Music
Name: BABALOLA, Victoria Ebun

Profession: Staff Nurse, Midwife
Education: Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkeston, Kent England, 1949-53; General Hospital
Maternity Unit, Rochford, Essex, 1953-54; Agnes Kari Verbandern Schwestern, Frankfurt,
Germany, 1964
Career: Staff Nurse, Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, Kent, England, 1953; Staff Midwife,
Heanor Maternity Home, Heanor, England, 1955; Staff Nurse, Newark Beth Isreal Hospital,
Newark, New Jersey, USA, 1955-56; Nursing Sister, Services of the Western State Government,
Ibadan, Osogbo, 1957-67; Matron in-charge of Specialist Hospitals, Ile-Ife, Ade-Oyo Ring Road,
Ibadan, 1967-72; Senior Matron, Ring Road Hospital, Ibadan and Akure State Hospital, 1972-75;
Senior Matron in-charge, State Hospital. Oyo, 1975-76; Principal Nursing Officer (Curative),
Ministry of Health, Ogun State, 1976; Senior Matron, State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, 1976-81; Chief
Matron, Ogun State Health Management Board, 1981-84
Institutional Membership: Foundation Fellow, West African College of Nursing; President,
Pen Pals Club. Lagos; Member, Procedure Committee, School of Nursing, Eleiyele Ibadan;
Financial Secretary, W.A.C.N. Nigeria Chapter, FAME; Juvenile Court Panel and Remand
Home Visiting Committee, Board of Governors Ofin High School, Sagamu; leader, District
Women's Movement, T.A.C.; v-P.A.M.O.N., Ijebu Ode BranChairman, Member, Selection
Committee into Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Ogun State
Address: 59, Akarigbo Street, Shagamu.
Name: BABANGIDA, General Ibrahim Badamasi (rtd.)

Profession: Former President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria
Home Town: Minna
Education: Government College, Bida, 1957-62, Nigerian Military Training College, Kaduna,
1962-63; Indian Military Academy, 1964; Royal Armoured Centre, United Kingdom, 1996-67;
Advanced Armoured Officers Course, Army Armoured School, USA, 1972-73; Command and
Staff College, Jaji, 1977; Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, 1979;
Senior International Defence Management Course, Naval Postgraduate School, USA, 1980
Career: Second Lieutenant, Nigerian Army, 1963; Commanding Officer, 1st Reconnaissance
Squadron, 1964-66; Lieutenant, 1966; Commander, 44 Infantry Battalion (The Rangers), 1968;
Captain, 1968; Major, 1970; Instructor/Company Commander, Nigerian Defence Academy,
1970-72; Commander, 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, 1974; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1974;
Inspector/Commander, Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, 1975, 1977-79; Brigadier, 1979;
Director, Army Staff Duties and Plans, 1981-83; Major-General, 1983; Chief of Army Staff,
1983; Member, defunct Supreme Military Council, 1975-1979, 1983-85; presd/ Commander-in-
Chief of the Armed Forces, 1985-93; Chairman, Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1985-93;
General, Nigerian Army, 1987,Chairman, Triple Heritage Press, Abuja; Member, National
Institute; honorary grand patron, Nigerian Academy of Science, 1988; national patron, Boys'
Brigade, 1988; Deputy Chairman, Muritala Mohammed Foundation, 2002
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1983; Grand
Commander of the Federal Republic, 2003, Defence Service Medal, National Service Medal,
Royal Service Medal, Forces Services Star, General Service Medal, Grand Gordon in the
Meritorious Order of International Military Sports Council, 1988. FGrand Cross of the Order of
the Bath, United Kingdom, 1989. Publication: Civil and Military Relationship, the Nigerian
Experience, 1979; Defence Policy within the Framework of National Planning, 1985, and
numerous papers on military and defence issues
Hobbies: Reading, Soccer, Lawn Tennis, Cricket
Name: BABANGIDA, Hon. Umaru

Profession: Company Director, Politician
Date (& Place) of Birth:
Home Town: Wushishi
Education: Napier College of Commerce, Edinburgh, Scotland
Career: Director, Construction and Transportation Firm; Member, House of Representatives for
Kotangora Marigu Wushishi Mashega, Federal Constituency on the platform of Peoples
Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Hobbies, Philanthropy
Address: Dangalidima Ward Wushishi
Name: BABANGIDA, Maryam
Home Town: Asaba
Education: Queen Amina College, Kaduna, 1961-64; Federal Training Centre, Kaduna, 1965-
66; La Salle University, Illinois. Chicago, USA, 1974-75. NCR Computer Science Institute,
Lagos, 1986
Career: President, Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), 1984-85
Institutional Membership: West African college of Nursing, Gambia, 1991; Harlem Women's
(Committee/New Future Foundation, Inc)
Recognition & Achievements: International Recognition Award, New York, 1988, African
Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger. 1991; Iyameto of Ibadanland, 1991, yeye
Baasayero, 1991, lyan Abuja Babba, 1991, Sigi Nupe, 1991,Publication:The Home Front
(Fountain Publications, Ibadan, 1988)
Hobbies: Gardening, Interior Decoration, Music, Squash, Badminton, Collecting Birds,
Philanthropic Activities, Reading
Address: Hilltop, Minna, Niger State.
Telephone: 066-222310, 220791, 222094
Name: BABANTAKWA. Yusuf-Usman

Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Agric
Education: Alabama A&M University
Career: Private Business; Member, House of Representatives, Representing Kwali
Gwagwalada, Kuje and Abaji on Peoples Democratic Party Platform, since 1999
Name: BABARINDE, (Elder) Timothy Akinwumi

Profession: Accountant, Bursar
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, NIM, ICAN, CIBN, FCA
Home Town: Ogbaaga
Education: St. Stephen's Anglican Primary School, Ogbaaga, 1965-68; St. Mathew's Anglican
Primary School, Walajaiye, 1969-70; Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1972-76; Ondo State University,
Ado-Ekiti, 1997-99
Career: Account Officer, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1978-87; University of Lagos, 1987-88;
Assistant, Chief Accountant, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, 1989-91; Chief
Accountant, 1991-93; Bursar, since 1993
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, 1982; Nigerian Institute
of Management, 1987; Institute of Chartered Accountant, 1999; Education Sub-committee of
Bursars of College of Education in Nigeria; External Moderator, Accountancy Department,
Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Poly); Deacon, The Apostolic Church, Nigeria,
1980; Elder The Apostolic Church, Nigeria, 1991; Member, Full Gospel Business Men's
Fellowship; Gideon's International, Abeokuta Camp; Patron, The Apostolic Church Fellowship
of Nigeria; Federal College of Education, Abeokuta; Patron. National Association of Computer
Science Students, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta; Patron, Business Students'
Association, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta; Chairman, Association of Accounting
Technicians, Abeokuta district
Recognition & Achievements: National Commission for Colleges of Education Merit Award
for Prudent Management of Capital Fund, 1994; Symbol of Peace Accord by Student Union
government, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, 2000
Hobbies: Indoor games, reading and walking
Name: BABARINSA, Dare
Profession: Journalist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc
Home Town: Okemesi
Education: St. Andrew's Anglican Primary School, Okemesi, 1962-67; Ife Anglican Grammar
School, Ile-Ife. 1969-73; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1976-78; University of Lagos,
1978-81
Career: Staff Writer, defunct Drum, 1982; National Assembly Correspondent, Concord, 1982-
83; Chief Correspondent. Concord, Akure, 1983-84; pioneer staff, Newswatch, 1984; Associate
Editor, Newswatch, 1990; Executive Editor, Tell 1991-2005; Governorship aspirant, Ekiti State
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alliance for Democracy
Hobbies: Travelling, Movies
Telephone: 01-4932497. 4932498, 7747910
Name: BABATOLA, Bode

Profession: Administrator, Politician
Home Town: Efon Alaaye
Education: St Michael's Catholic School, Efon Alaaye, 1945-49, St Leo's Teacher Training
College, Abeokuta, 1950-53, Balham and Tooting College of Commerce, London, 1958-61
Career: Audit Assistant, James Magee & Co (Chartered Accountants), London, 1962-63,
Taxation Manager, Oluleye Johnson & Co, Lagos, 1965-68, Internal Auditor, Cocoa Industries
Ltd, Ikeja, 1968-70, Company Secretary And Accountant, Nigerian Shoe And Rubber Products
Co Ltd, Ogbomosho, 1971-76, Executive Director And Company Secretary, Bti (Nigeria) Ltd,
Ikere-Ekiti, 1976-79, Elected Member, Ondo State House Of Assembly, 1979-83; Member, Unity
Party Of Nigeria (Upn), 1978-83, Former Chairman, Upn, Efon Alaaye Branchairman
Hobbies: Hunting, Table Tennis
Name: BABATOLA, Joel Ehinafe

Profession: Educationist, Politician
Home Town: Ado-Ekiti
Education: St Paul's School, Ikole-Ekiti, 1928-31, Emmanuel Ekiti Middle School, 1932-34, St
Andrew's College, Oyo, 1938-41, University College, Ibadan, 1949-52
Career: Teacher, Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1942-45, Teacher, Abeokuta Schools, 1946-48,
Teacher, Yaba Igbobi College, 1949, Member, House Of Assembly, Western Nigeria, 1956-57,
Parliamentary Secretary, 1957-59, Minister Of State, 1959-62, Teacher, St Peter's Training
College, Akure, 1962, Teacher, Ibadan Grammar School, 1963-69, Teacher, All Saints' Teachers'
Training College, Usi-Ekiti, 1970-71, State Commissioner, 1971-74
Institutional Membership: Morning Star, Member, Yoruba Literary Society
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Ori Ola Soro Pa
Hobbies: Gardening, Reading
Name: BABATOPE, Abiola Olubunmi

Profession: Politician, Geologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc
Education: St Anne's School, Ibadan, 1962-66, University of Ibadan, 1967-70
Career: Teacher, St Margaret's School, Ilesha, 1970-71, Geologist, Mobil Producing Company,
Nigeria, 1971-79, Elected Member, House Of Representatives, 1979-83, Re-Elected Member,
House Of Representatives, October-December 1983; Member, Unity Party Of Nigeria, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Association of American Petroleum Geologists
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Travelling
Address: 8 Dolapo-Oyetunde Street, Mafoluku Oshodi, Lagos State
Name: BABATOPE, Ebenezer Oluwole Abayomi

Profession: Journalist, Politician, Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, LLB
Home Town: Ilesa
Education: Methodist School, Ifaki-Ekiti, 1954-56; Ifaki Grammar School, Ifaki-Ekiti, .1957-
62; Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos. 1964-65; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. 1966-69;
University of Buckingham, England, 1986-87
Career: Lagos City Editor, Nigerian Tribune, 1969-70; Teacher, Birchfreeman High School,
Surulere, Lagos, 1970-73; University Administrator, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, 1973-
78; National Director, Organisation, defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Minister Transport
and Aviation, 1994-95; Chairman, Standard Organisation of Nigeria, since 2005
Institutional Membership: Editorial Board, Nigerian Tribune, 1988; presd-general, African
Youth Command Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, 1980-85, British Institute of Journalists, London
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Coups- Africa and Barrack Revolts, Fourth
Dimension, Enugu, 1981; The Ghana Revolution, Fourth Dimension, Enugu, 1983; Nigeria - The
Socialist Alternative, Jodah Publications, Benin, 1986; Murtala Muhammed - a Leader Betrayed,
Roy and Ezete Publishers, Enugu, 1986; The Struggle for Power in Nigeria (John West
Publications, Lagos, 1981; Abacha Regime and The June 12 Crisis, 1995. defunct Unity Party of
Nigeria, 1978-83; Peoples Democratic Party, 1999, Chief Eletolu of Ikole-Ekiti.
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Travelling
Address: 8, Dolapo-Oyetunde Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos.
Name: BABATUNDE, Akeem Bamidele

Profession: Legal Practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, B.L, LL.M
Home Town: Offa
Education: Baboko Primary School, 1972-78; Offa Grammar School, Offa, 1978-83; Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1985-89; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1989-90; Lagos State
University, Lagos, 1997-98
Career: Nigerian America Merchant Bank Ltd., 1990-91; Nigerian American Merchant Bank
Ltd., (temp.employment), 1991; St. Mathew Daniel, Balogun and Associates, 1992; City Express
Bank Ltd., 1992-2000; Gateway Bank Plc
Institutional Membership: Nigerian bar Association; International Bar Association; Ikoyi Club
and Island Club
Hobbies: Reading, Chess, Sport Generally Especially Football
Address: 10, Ebinpejo Street, Obanikoro. Lagos
Telephone: 7749864.
Name: BABATUNDE, Michael Oju

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MEd
Education: St George's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1939-47, St Augustine's Elementary Teacher
Training College, Akure, 1950-51, St Peter's Teacher Training College, Akure, 1957-58, Rural
Science Education College, Akure, 1962-63, University of Ibadan, 1964-65, Bishop's College,
Dallas, Texas, USA, 1972-74, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, USA, 1974-75
Career: Teacher, Later Headmaster, Various Schools, Oye-Ekiti, Lyin-Ekiti, Akure And Ilara,
Member, Ado District Local Council, 1961-63, Also Chairman, Works Committee, 1962-63,
Later Elected Member, Ondo State House Of Assembly, July 1979, Commis Sioner Of
Development And Establishments Training, Ondo State, 1979-80, Commissioner For Home
Affairs, Sports And Information, Ondo State, 1980, Later Commissioner For Health, Ondo State
Until 1983; Member, Unity Party Of Nigeria, 1978-83
Institutional Membership: Board Of Governors, St Louis Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti, 1971,
World Council For Curriculum And Instruction, 1975, Ondo State Education Committee, 1977-
78
Hobbies: Gardening, Poultry Keeping, Photography, Reading
Name: BABATUNDE, Professor, Gabriel Mojisola

Profession: Animal Nutritionist, University Teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Akinmorin
Education: St. John's School, Akinmorin, Oyo, 1944-50; St. David's School, Kudeti, Ibadan,
1951-52; Government College, Ibadan, 1952-59: University College, Ibadan, 1960-63; Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York, 1964-67; University of California, Davis, California, sabbatical
leave for special training on the use of Isotopic tracers in livestock experimentation), 1971-72
Career: Lecturer II, Animal Science Department, University of Ibadan, 1967-69; Lecturer I,
Animal Science Department, University of Ibadan, 1969-70; Senior Lecturer/Professor, Animal
Nutritio n, 1972-77; Sub-Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry,1975-76; Acting, Head of
Department, Animal Science, 1976-77; Head, Department of Animal Science, 1977-80; Dean,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, 1980-81, 1981-82; Rector, College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources, Bendel State University, (now Edo State university), Ekpoma, 1982-83,
1983-84; Dean, College of Agricultural production and Technology, University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta, 1988-89 Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, 1989-90. 1990-
91; Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 1991-94: co-founder, first
Chairman, Association of Deans of Eaculties of Agriculture/Forestry in Nigerian Universities,
1981-82
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Council for Science and Technology Committee on
Atomic Energy Matters, 1972. Ordinary Level Agricultural Science National and International
panels, West African Examination Council, since 1970; External Examiner, undergraduate
Programme in Nigerian Universities; External Examiner, Masters and Doctorate Degree
Students, since 1976; elected first Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1973-
77; co-ordinator, National Workshop on Alternative Formulation of Livestock Feeds,1998;co-
ordinator/Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Alternative formulation of Livestock Feeds in
Nigeria, 1989-92; Fellow, Nigerian Society of Animal Production, 1995; Chairman,
Curriculum Committee for programmes, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 1988-94, World
Bank Project Implementation Committee, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 1991-94, Farm
Development Board, University Farms,1992-94,Post-graduate Committee, The University Post-
Graduate programme, 1992-93; life Member, Nigeria Society of Animal Science,since 1964,
Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Science Association of Nigeria, West African Science
Association, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, American Registry of Certified Animal Scientists;
representative, International Network of Feed Information Centres
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Plane of Nutrition of Fattening Pigs: Its Effects on
the Chemical Composition if the Empty Body, Edible Carcass and Offal, and on the Carcass and
Performance Characteristics of Three Weight Groups of Yorkshire Barrows and Gilts. MS
Thesis, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York(1965); Animal Production in the Tropics, Edited
by J.K. Loosli, V.A. Oyenuga, G.M. Babatunde (1974), Heineman Educational Books Nigeria
Limited, Ibadan
Hobbies: Swimming, Light Cricket, Hockey
Address: 26, Parry Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
Telephone: 02-8101100-19
Name: BABATUNDE, Waheed Adeshina

Profession: Chartered Accountant, Marketer
Home Town: Owu Abeokuta
Education: St. Jude's Primary Scool, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1965-70; State High School, Lagos,
1971-75; Abeokuta Grammer School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 1976-77; Lagos State Polytechnic,
1978-82
Career: Audit Senior 1982-85; Brewery Accountant, 1985-88; Senior Consultant, 1989-93;
GM/CEO, 1993-97; Director, 1998-99; GM/CEO, Global Trust Savings and Loans Ltd, Victoria
Island, Lagos, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountant, Chartered Institute of Marketing
of Nigeria; Consultant, African Development Bank, Ikoyi Club 1933; Lagos Country Club
Recognition & Achievements: First Merit Award Winner-ICAN, 1983 final Professional
Examination; Excellence in Professional Accountancy Exams, Lagos State Polytechnic, 1988;
Excellent Marketer Award, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu chapter of National
Association of Marketing Students 1999. Publication: Revision Question and Answers Kit for
Professional Exams in Management Accounting Mayo/Bpp-1989
Hobbies: Dancing, Reading and Table Tennis
Address: Plot 740, Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island Lagos
Name: BABAYARO, Celestine

Profession: Footballer, Defence Marshal
Career: Debuted November 10, 1995; Capped 26 times and Member, Nigeria U-17, 1993 Squad
and 2002 Word Cup Squad.
Recognition & Achievements: OON
Name: BABAWALE, Olatunde Gabriel

Profession: Lecturer, Researcher, Union Activist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. M.Sc
Home Town: Inisa
Education: Inisa Grammar School, Inisa, 1973-77; University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1977-81; 1983-85
Career: Teacher, Government Secondary School, Numan, Adamawa State, 1981-82; Teacher,
Anglican Secondary Commercial Grammar School, Iyekere, Ile-Ife, 1982-83; Assistant,
Lecturer, Adeyemi College Campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1985; Lecturer II,
1988; Lecturer Grade I, Department of Political Science; University of Lagos, 1991; Senior
Lecturer, since 1993; Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos
Branch, 1993-96; Assistant, Dean, Student Affairs, University of Lagos, 1998-2000; Chairman,
Examinations Results Verification Committee, Department of Political Science;
Institutional Membership: University Panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the activities of
cult members, University of Lagos, March 2, 1974; University Task Force on Health and
Environment, June 26, 1995; University Think-Tank on Students Affairs, October 25, 1995;
Conference Centre Management Board, 1997-99; University of Lagos Senate, 1997-99; Nigerian
Political Science Association; Historical Society of Nigeria; Third World Forum, Nigerian
Network; Scholar, University of Ife
Recognition & Achievements: Departmental Scholarship Grant for Best Graduate Overall
Performance, Department of International Relations, University of Ife; Publication:Co-author,
Toyin Falola; A. Ajayi; A.Alao and Tunde Babawale, The Military Factor in Nigeria, 1966-85,
Lewiston, New York; The Edwin Mellen Press, 1994; co-editor; Akin Fadahunsi and Tunde
Babawale, (ed), Nigeria Beyond Structural Adjustment, Towards a Popular Democratic
Development Alternative Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Lagos 1996; co-editor Tunde Babawale,
et.al (eds.), Re-investing Federalism in Nigeria; issues and perspectives, Friedrich Ebert
Foundation and Malthouse Press, Limited, Lagos: 1998; Has contributed chapters to many
publication and written many Journals and presented papers at conference both home and abroad
Hobbies: Table Tennis
Name: BACHAKA, AShaji Muhammadu

Home Town: Argungu
Education: Argungu Elementary School, 1946-50, Senior Primary School, Argungu, 1951-53,
Sokoto Middle School, 1954-55, Katsina Teachers' College, 1955-60, Advanced Teachers'
College, Zaria, 1964-67 (Nigeria Certificate in Education), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1970-73, University of Leeds, England, 1977 (Diploma in Educational Planning and
Administration)
Career: Headmaster, Kamba And Kangiwa Primary Schools, 1962-64, Inspector Of Education,
Gusau, 1967, Later Teacher, Teachers' College, Maru, Acting Principal, Kanta College,
Argungu, 1969-70, Principal, Haliru Abdu Teachers' College, Birnin Kebbi, 1973-76, Principal,
Sokoto Teachers' College, 1977-78, Elected Member, House Of Representatives For Argungu,
1979, Also Chairman, Appropriation Committee And Joint Finance Committee, National
Assembly, 1979-81, Deputy Governor, Sokoto State, 1981-83, Detained, January 1984,
Sentenced To 21 Years Imprisonment, Sentence Reduced To Five Years, July 1985, Sentence
Further Reduced To Three Years Imprisonment, 1986; Member, National Party Of Nigeria
(Npn), 1978-83, Former Publicity Secretary, Npn, Sokoto State Branchairman
Institutional Membership: Board Of Governors, Sokoto State History Bureau, 1973-79, Board
Of Governors, Institute Of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, 1977-79, Board Of Governors,
Sokoto State College Of Education, 1977-79, Inter-African Parliamentary Union
Hobbies: Farming, Reading, Travelling
Name: BADAKI, Jacqueline Azumi

Profession: Consultant Entomologist and Parasitologist, University Lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 28. 1970
Home Town: Yola
Education: University of Jos
Career: Field Assistant, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, 1992: Project Assistant.
Danish Bilharzias is Laboratory Project, 1993-95: Laboratory Assistant Our Lady of Apostles
Hospital, 1994; Field Assistant, Solid Minerals Resources Development, 1995-96; Project
Assistant, Common Heritage Foundation, 1996-97; Project Officer, 1998-2000; Lecturer II,
Department of Environmental Biology and Fisheries, Ondo State University, Akungba, Ondo
State, since 2000; Consultant, Ministry of Health, Ondo Control Unit, Ondo State; Scientist,
Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja; Researcher, WHO/APOC, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Technical Adviser, Common Heritage Foundation, Yola
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society for Parapsychology, 1997; Fellow, Common
Heritage Foundation, 1997; a Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship, 1996;
Publication:Coauthor Intestinal Helminth Infection in Two Communities along the Benue River
Valley, Adamawa Slate; Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 1998, co-author, Public Health
Appraisal of Markets in a Nigerian City, Health and Hygiene, 1999, co-author, An Evaluation of
the Antiheminthic Effect of Invermectin and the Influence of Clothing on Dosage Determination
by Weight, journal of Applied Science and Management, co-author, The Effect of Low Dose of
Intemectin on the emergence of Wucheria Bancrofti in Diurnal Blood; Nigerian Journal of
Parasitlogy, 2000
Name: BADAMASI, Alhaji Abdu

Profession: Quantity Surveyor
Education: Barewa College, 1965-71; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76
Career: Quantity Surveyor, Kaduna State Housing Authority, 1977-80; Surveyor, Federal
Capital Development Authority, 1981-94; Director, Public Works, Federal Capital Development
Authority, 1994-96; Maintenance, Federal Capital Development Authority, since 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Name: BADAMASI, Alhaji Tijjani Nababa

Profession: Businessman
Home Town: Kano
Education: Goron-Dutse Kano, 1963-70; Aminu Kano Commercial College, Kano, 1971-76
Career: Personnel manager, Gasikiya Textile, 1983-85; Assistant, General Manager, 1985-87;
General Manager, 1987-88; Vice Chairman, since 1988; Chairman/Managing Director, Fatahi;
since 1988; Moon Conf, 1989-98; Yarkasuwa Trading, 1988-89; Executive Chairman, Gasikiya
Textiles Kano.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Manufacturers Association of
Nigeria, Institute of Industrialist and Corporate Administrators; Kano Club, Mystery Club of
Barcelona
Hobbies: Reading, Shooting, Travelling, Movies
Address: 238, Bakin-Ruwa Quarter, Kano State
Telephone: 064-631770, 641708.
Name: BADEJO, Dr. Babafemi

Profession: Lawyer, Political Scientist, University Teacher, Diplomat
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.A., Ph.D., LL.B., BL
Education: University of Lagos, 1976; University of Los Angeles, USA, 1979, 1982; University
of Lagos, 1990; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1990
Career: Graduate Assistant, University of Lagos, 1977-82; Teaching Assistant, University of
California, Los Angeles, 1979-80; Teaching Fellow, University of California, 1981-82; Lecturer,
University of Lagos, 1982-86; Senior Lecturer, 1986-93; Political Affairs Officers, UNOSOM ii,
Acting, Zone Director, Mogadishu Zone, Deputy Director, Political Division, UNOSOM
Headquarters, 1993-94; Senior Political Adviser, SRSG Somalia, 1994; Officer-in-Charge,
Disarmament, Demobilisation and Demining Division, UNOSOM II, Somalia, 1994-95; Senior
Political Adviser, United Nations Peace on Somalia, since 1995; Analyst, All Nigeria
Conference on Foreign Policy, 1986
Institutional Membership: Secretary, Nigerian Fact Finding Team to South Africa, 1991;
Special Adviser, to the Nigerian Permanent Representative, 46th Session, United Nations General
Assembly, 1991.
Recognition & Achievements: aChancellor's Award, Best Graduating Student, Political
Science, University of Lagos, 1976; Federal Government Academic Award, 1975; Dr. Taslim
Elias prize; Best Student in Jurisprudence, University of Lagos, 1988-89; Professor, Abiola
Ojo's Prize, best Final Year Law Student, University of Lagos, 1988-89. Publication:Socialism
Under Bhutto, South Asia Bulletin, Vol.8, No.l and 2, 1988, 27-32; The Socio Political
Implications of the Structural Adjustment Programme, The Journal of Business and Social
Studies, News Series, Vol.7, No.l, 1984, 557-64, 1990; Democratic Governance and the Party
System in Nigeria, Nigeria Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol.33, 1991
Name: BADEJO, Rev. Wilson

Profession: Minister of the Gospel
Academic & Professional Qualifications: DVM
Education: Educated as a Veterinary Doctor
Career: General Overseer Foursquare Gospel Church, since 1999
Hobbies: Music, Reading, Writing
Name: BADEJO, Reverend Erasmus Victor

Profession: Broadcaster, Clergyman
Home Town: Owo
Education: educament College, Ibadan, 1937-42, Higher College, Yaba, 1943-44, University
College, Ibadan, 1950-52; accounts clerk, United Africa Company, 1944-47,
Career: Teacher, Ibadan Boys' High School, 1947-50, Senior Broadcasting Officer, Nigerian
Broadcasting Service, 1952-57, Head, West Regional Programmes, Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation (Nbc), 1957-58, Controller, Western Region, Nbc, 1958-60, Director Of
Programmes, Nbc, 1960-63, Director-General, Nbc, 1963-72
Institutional Membership: Dyaks Cricket Club, Lagos, Member, Island Club, Lagos
Hobbies: Swimming, Music
Name: BADMUS, Professor, Ganiyu Ademola

Profession: University Teacher, Researcher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., MNA PUPEN
Home Town: Ijebu Ode
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ijebu-Ode, 1944 54; Ijebu Muslim College, Ijebu-
Ode, 1955-59; Nigeria College of Art Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1960-62; University of
Ife (Ibadan Branch), 1962-65; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan USA, 1971-74
Career: Mathematics Teacher, 1965-71; Teacher, University of Lagos, College of Education,
1968-71; Graduate Assistant, 1 (Part time), Department of Mathematics, Michigan State
University Michigan, USA, 1971-74; Graduate Assistant, II, 1973-74; Lecturer Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1974-78; Senior Lecture 1975; Head, Mathematics Education
Division, 1975-78; Reader Mathematical Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978
Principal, Ogun State College of Education, Ijebu-Ode, 1978-82; apro: Head, Department of
Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies 1982-84; Director, Institute of Education,
University of Benin, 1984-86 Professor, Education, University of Benin, since 1989; Director,
/Consultant Test Development, National Business and Technical Examination Board, Benin
City, since 1992
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Academy of Education 1985, Luminary of Professional
Educators of Nigeria, 1989 Mathematical Association of Nigeria, National Council of Teachers
on Mathematics, USA, American Education Research Association, Special Interest Group in
Mathematics Education, American Educational Research Association, Publication:Challenges of
Managing Educational Assessment in Nigeria, Kaduna, Atman, 1996; Science, Mathematical and
Technology Education in Nigeria, Lagos, Everleads Printing
Hobbies: Reading and Writing
Name: BAFARAWA, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu

Profession: Businessman, Politician
Education: Primary and Secondary Education in Sokoto
Career: Councillor, Supervisory Councillor, Deputy Chairman, lsa Council, Sokoto State, 1976.
He also contested for a seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Great Nigeria
Peoples Party but lost; Independent petroleum marketer where he made great fortunes; Went into
large scale farming, setting up the Bafarawa Farms Limited, Bafarawa Flour Mills Ltd;
Chairman, defunct National Republic Convention, Sokoto State, 1993, All Nigerian Peoples
Party, 2002
Institutional Membership: National Constitutional Conference, 1994, National Vice Chairman,
defunct United Nigeria Congress Party, North-western zone; Chairman, Cement Company of
Northern Nigeria and several other companies, Sokoto State on January 9, 1999-2007, on the
platform of the All (Nigeria) Peoples Party; All Nigeria Peoples Party, Democratic Peoples
Party.
Name: BAFFA, Alhaji Suleiman S

Profession: Chartered Banker, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc
Home Town: Auyo
Education: Kano Middle School (now Rumfa College), 1953-54; Gombe Higher Teachers
Training College, 1955-58; Institute of Administration; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1961-
62; University of Birmingham, UK, 1973-75
Career: Administrative Officer, Kano State Civil Service, 1967; Permanent Secretary, Ministry
of Agriculture, Kano State, 1967; Cabinet Office, Kano State, Ministry of Education,
Department of Establishment, Ministry of Local Government, Kano State; Executive Director,
United Bank for Africa Ltd., 1984-88; Managing Director/CEO, Union Bank Nigeria Plc, 1990-
93, Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company Ltd., since 1993
Institutional Membership: Institute of Directors, Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of
Sales Management, Chartered Institute of Bankers; National Party of Nigeria, 1978-83
Hobbies: Hockey, Lawn Tennis
Address: 1, Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja.
Name: BAFOR, Professor, Benson Esimaje

Profession: University Teacher, Geologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, DIPM, M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Ebrohimi
Education: Sapele Boys' Academy, Sapele, Delta State, 1951-55; Government College, Ughelli,
Delta State, 1955-62; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1965-66; University of
Ibadan, Oyo State, 1966-69; International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Science,
1971-73; University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 1979. Head, Department of Geology, University of
Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 1982-84; 1987-89; 1993-97
Career: Dean, Students Affairs, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 1988-92; Dean,
School of Post-Graduate Studies, University of Benin, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Royal Geological and Mining Society of the Netherlands, since
1972, Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, London, since 1974,Science Association of Nigeria,
since 1982, Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society, since 1989; Nigerian representative on the
International Geological Correlation Programme, Project 217, 1985-89; co-leader, International
Geological Correlation Programme, Project 234, 1988-92; President, Nigerian Mining and
Geoscience Society, 1997-99; Member, New York Academy of Science, since 1997, Council,
Petroleum Training Institute, Warri, Delta State 1983-86
Hobbies: Gardening, Lawn Tennis
Address: P15, Senior Staff Quarters, University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City, Edo
State
Name: BAFYAU, Paschal Myeleri

Profession: Trade Unionist
Home Town: Larmude
Education: St. Patrick's School, Numan; St. Rita's Primary School, Bare, 1954-60; Villanova
Secondary School, Numan, 1961-65; School of Agriculture, Kabba, 1966; Railway Permanent
Way Training School, Zaria, 1967-69; International Centre for Advance Technical and
Vocational Training, Turin, Italy; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.
Career: General sec.;, Northern Nigeria Agricultural Students Union, 1966-67; Chairman,
(School Branch), Railway Permanent Way Workers Union, 1967-69; District Chairman, Railway
Permanent Way Workers Union, 1969-73; District Secretary, Nigerian Union of Railway men
(Federated), 1972-73; Secretary, North Eastern State Branch, United Labour Congress, 1971-73
National Vice President, Railway Permanent Way Workers Union, 1974-78; Leader,
Progressive Front, Nigeria Labour Movement, 1975-78; General Secretary, Nigeria Union of
Railwaymen, 1978-89; v-p. Nigeria Labour Congress, 1988-89; President, Nigeria Labour
Congress, 1989-94
Institutional Membership: National Constitutional Conference, 1995; Political Bureau, 1986-
89; Constituent Assembly, Abuja, 1988-89
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Committee in Defence of Nicaragua; Chairman, Nigeria-
Korea Friendship Association
Name: BAGOBIRI, Reverend (Dr.) Joseph Danlami

Profession: Clergy-Man
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.D, M.A
Home Town: Fadan Kagoma
Education: St. Paul's Primary School, Kagoma, 1964-71; Government Secondary Technical
School, Mashi, 1972-77; St. Augustine Major Seminary, Jos, Plateau State, 1977-83; Urban
University, Rome; Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, USA, 1987-88; University of St.
Thomas Aquinas, Rome, 1988-89.
Career: Diocesan Education Secretary, Vocations Director, Youth Chaplain; Diocesan
Promoter, Pontifical Mission Societies, Archdiocese of Kaduna, 1983-86; 1989-90; Vicar
Delegate, Kano Mission Sui luris, 1991-95; Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, since 1995
Hobbies: Reading, Badminton, Listening To Music
Name: BAGUDU, Hon. Bello

Profession: Builder, Politician
State of Origin: Kebbi
Education: Polytechnic Birnin, Kebbi
Career: Businessman; Member, House of Representatives, for Kalgo/ Birnin-Kebbi/Kalgo
Federal Constituency, on All Peoples Party platform, since 1999
Name: BAHAGO, Alhaji Umar Faruq Ahmadu

Profession: Traditional Ruler, Agriculturalist
Home Town: Minna
Education: Central Primary School, Sheikh Sabbah College (now Sardauna Memorial College),
Kaduna, 1969-74, College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Career: Joined Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, North-Western State, higher
agricultural superintendent, Ministry of Agriculture, Niger State
Institutional Membership: Working group on agriculture, Niger State Fifth National
Development Plan, 1985, principal agricultural superintendent, 1986
Recognition & Achievements: Dan-Madamin Minna, 1984, Appointed Emir of Minna, 1989
Name: BAIDU, Alhaji Ibrahim

Home Town: Kwaya Kusar
Education: Kwaya Kusar Primary School, 1948-50, Biu Senior Primary School, 1951-54, Mubi
Teachers College, 1956-60, Borno Teachers College, 1969-70
Career: Headmaster, Biu Local Education Authority, 1967-73, branch manager, Birma General
Suppliers, Yola, later supervisory councillor for Education, Biu Local Government, elected
member, Borno State House of Assembly, 1979-83; member, Northern People's Congress, 1964-
66, member, Great Nigerian People's Party, 1978-83; Yarima Birma
Hobbies: Reading, Wrestling
Name: BAIKIE, Dr. Emmanuel Olusoji

Profession: Medical Director, Consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS. FMCGP
Home Town: Jos
Education: St. Paul's Anglican School, Bauchi, 1963-69; Yenwa Government Secondary
School, Maiduguri, 1971-75; School of Basic Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1977-82;
National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos, 1991.
Career: House Officer, Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, 1982-83; Evangelical Church of
West Africa Hospital, Egbe, Kogi State, 1983-84; Senior House Officer/Registrar, General
Medical Practice, Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, 1984-86; Senior Registrar, St. Brendan's
Catholic Hospital, Bacita, Kwara State, 1986-88; Senior Partner, Government Hospital, Jebba,
1988-97; Consultant, General Practice, Gitare Health District, Ruhengeri, Rwanda, since June
1997
Institutional Membership: Baptist Medical/Dental Association, 1983, Full Gospel
Businessmen's Fellowship International, 1988; Christian Medical/Dental Society, 1997, Nigerian
Medical Association, 1982, Association of Private and General Medical Practitioners, 1989
Recognition & Achievements: Medical College of Nigeria, Publication: A Case Book on the
Management of Patients in Bacita.
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BAIKIE, Professor, David Adamu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Ed, M.Sc, D. Ed
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Holy Trinity School, Kano, 1941-43; Holy Trinity School, Lokoja, 1944-45; CMS
Middle School, Wusasa, Zaria, 1946-48; St. Peter's College, Zaria, 1949-50, 1953-54; Nigerian
College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1957-62; Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana, USA, 1962-64, 1967-69
Career: Primary School Teacher, Gusau and Zaria; Assistant, Headmaster, 1951-52;
Headmaster, 1953-57; Assistant, Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-66 Lecturer,
1967-70; Senior Lecturer, 1970-71; Dean, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1971-74; Professor, Education, 1971-78; Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Benin
City, 1978-85; Ahmadu Bello Univeristy, Zaria, 1985; Vice Chancellor, University of Maseru,
Roma, Lesotho, 1986-94; Consultant, Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria;
Vice Chancellor, Nasarawa State University since 2000
Institutional Membership: Association of Education for Educational Communication and
Technology, Association for Teacher Education for Africa, since 1970
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Niger, 2001
Hobbies: Movies, Music
Address: 16, Tafida Road, Kano, Kano State
Name: BAJAH, Professor, Samuel Tunde Emiko

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MA, Ed.D
Home Town: Warri
Education: St. Andrews CMS School, Warri; Hussey College, Warri; University of Ibadan;
Oxford University; University of South Dakota
Career: Chemistry Teacher, International School, University of Ibadan; Chemistry Teacher,
Hussey College, Warri; Professor, Science Education/Dean of Education, Institute of Education.
Univerisity of Ibadan
Institutional Membership: Royal Institute of Chemistry, UK. Association for Science
Education, USA.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Chemistry: A New Certificate ApproaChairman,
Laboratory Exercises in Volumetric analysis: African Science: Facts or Fiction
Hobbies: Tawn tennis
Name: BAJOGA, Professor, Buba

Profession: Electrical Engineer, University Teacher, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, Ph.D
Education: State University of New York, Buffalo, USA, 1972
Career: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor, Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering,
Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria; Provost, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa College. Bauchi. 1994: V-
Chancellor. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. 1994: VICE CHANCELLOR, Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa University of Technology, Bauchi. MD, Nigerian Telecommunications Limited,
since 1995, Director, Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd, 1995
Institutional Membership: Board of Directors, Nigerian Communications Commission, 1993;
Chairman, Committee of Vice-Chancellors, 1994, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NITEL Board
of Directors, 1985, Sub-Committee, Technical Committee on Privatisation and
Commercialisation of NITEL, 1988
Telephone: 09-5233022-31
Name: BAJOMO, Chief Felix Kolawole

Profession: Banker, Accountant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: mni, FCA
Home Town: Yewa North
Education: St. Jude's School, Ebute-Metta, 1948-56;Ebenezer Grammar School, Abeokuta,
1957-58; Ahmadiyya College, Agege, 1958-61; Catford College of Commerce, London, 1965-
68; West Brom College of Commerce, England, 1969-71, Manchester Polytechnic, Manchester
UK, 1977-78
Career: Accountant, Senior Accountant Nigeria Hotels Ltd, 1976-77; Senior Accountant
Premier Hotel, Ibadan, 1974; General Manager, Ikoyi Hotel, Lagos, 1982-83; Acting, Managing
Director, Nigeria Hotels Limited, 1983-84; Executive Director, Savannah Bank of Nigeria
Limited, 1984-86; Executive Director, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1986; Chairman, Glanvill
Enthoven and Company Nigeria Limited, 1986-88;Director, Nipol Plastics Limited, Ibadan,
1988-90, Avis Services Nigeria Ltd, since 1987, Triple Gee plc, since 1999; Chairman/CEO,
Mariot Secretary, & Inv. Co. Ltd, since 1990;Vice Chairman, Special contract, consultancy
Basis, since I990;United Commercial Bank Ltd, 1993;md/ceo: Commercial Trust Bank ltd,
1993-94; Managing Consultant, Kola Bajomo & Associates, since 1990; Chairman, Odu'a
Investment Company Ltd, 2002
Institutional Membership: British Institute of Management, National Institute of Policy &
Strategic Studies Kura, Jos, Royal Society of Health; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Nigeria; President, since 2002; associate Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries &
Administrators, Chief of Ayetoro
Hobbies: Reading, Squash
Address: 3, Tola Adewunmi close, Off Jesus of Oyingbo, Off Aderibigbe Shitta Street, Wasimi
Maryland, Lagos
Telephone: 01-4978016, 7742735.
Name: BAJOWA, Major-General Joseph Oluyemi (rtd.)
Profession: Public Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, Psc
Home Town: Okitipupa
Education: Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju-Odo, 1954-58; Gboloji Grammar School,
Ile-Oluji, 1959; Federal School of Science, Lagos, 1960; Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna;
Command and Staff College, Camberly, England, 1970; Univeristy of Lagos, Lagos
Career: : Nigerian Army, Headquarters, Lagos, 1966-67; Brigade Major, 2nd Area Command,
Nigerian Army, 1967; Commanding Officer, II Infantry Battalion, Nigerian Army, 1967-68;
Commanding Officer, Nigerian Training Deport, Nigerian Army, Abeokuta, 1968-69; General
Staff Officer, 13 Division, 1971-72; Acting General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, 1971;
Acting, Military Governor, Rivers State; 1973; General Staff Officer, 13 Brigade Command,
Nigerian Army, 1973-74; Acting Military Governor, defunct South-Eastern State, 1974;
Adjutant-General, Nigerian Army, January-July, 1975; Quartermaster-General, 1975-78;
Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1978-80; retired from the Nigerian Army, 1980;
Chairman, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, 1983; Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria
Airways, 1988-89; Special Assistant, to the President, 1989; Director-General, (now Permanent
Secretary), Federal Ministry of Defence, 1990-94, Federal Ministry of Industries, 1994; Co-
ordinator, Movement of Federal Ministries, to Abuja
Institutional Membership: International Institute of Strategic Studies, Presidential Task Force
on Nigeria Airways, Order of the Federal Republic, 1982.
Recognition & Achievements: Forces Star Medal, UN Peace-keeping Operation Medal, Congo,
award. Winner, Best Student, Correspondence and Open Studies Institute, University of Lagos,
1988
Hobbies: Lawn Tennis, Squash, Table Tennis, football
Name: BAKAN, Dauda Dogo

Profession: Farmer, Politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
Home Town: Kakin-Kogi
Education: Primary School, 1954-61
Career: Farmer, 1962-79, Elected Member, Kaduna State House Of Assembly, 1979-83;
Member, Unity Party Of Nigeria (Upn), 1978-83, Chairman, Upn, Chawai Constituency, 1978-
83
Address: Block 1, Flat 6, Congo Road, Barnawa Low Cost Housing Estate, Kaduna, Kaduna
State
Name: BAKARE, Dr. Ojo Rasaki

Profession: Lecturer, Theatre Artist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. M.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Aramoko-Ekiti
Education: Anser-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ado-Ekiti, 1977-76 United High School, Ilawe-
Ekiti; University of Calabar, 1986-89 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1992-2000
Career: Choreographer Technical Adviser, NationaiTroupe of Gambia, 1994-96; Lecturer
Dance and Theatre, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1997-2000 Lecturer, Dance and
Theatre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1992 97; Assistant Director, Culture, Kogi State,
Nigeria, 1993; Senior Lecturer/Head Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists; Association of Nigerian
Authors; National Popular Theatre Alliance, International Theatre Institute, since 1989
Publication:This land must Sacrifice, New Age publisher Enugu, 1991 Rogbodiyan Tamaza
Publishers, Zaria 1995; Drums of War Tamaz. Publishers, Zaria, 1995; Rudiments of
Choreography Space 2000 publishers, Zaria, 1994; The Artiste International, Jofel Books, Ibadan
1998; Jagunmolu (Command Performance for Inauguration of the fourth Republic) Abuja May
29, 1999; Creative Works: Sekai Aiki won the GoldTrophy for Nigeria at the World Dance
Competition, Spring Festival North-Korea, 1997
Hobbies: Driving.Studying, the Holy Bible Cooking
Name: BAKARE, Bashiru

Profession: Banker
Education: London School of Economics, South West London College
Career: Standard Bank of Nigeria Ltd, 1968; rejoined after study leave Senior Advances
Officer, 1979; Deputy Advances Manager, 1984 Staff Manager, 1980; Assistant, General
Manager, Credit Control, 1988-90; Manager. Apapa Branch, 1990-95; Deputy General Manager,
Marina Branch, 1995-97; Deputy gm/Head, Commercial Banking, 1997-98; Risk Assets
Management, 1998-2001; General Manager, Resources, 2001-2002, Executive Director, First
Bank of Nigeria Plc, since 2002
Institutional Membership: Institute of Sales Management Nigeria; Associate Institute of
Bankers, London
Hobbies: Computers, Music
Name: BAKARE, Dr. Patricia Ivy, Oluyomi

Profession: Professional Nurse, Lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.ed, M. Phil. PhD, FWACN
Home Town: Etiosa
Education: C.M.S Girls School, Lagos, 1945-51; Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1952-57;
Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1968-69; University of Ibadan, 1979-80;
1981-87; 1987-2001
Career: Staff Nurse, Rochford General Hospital, Rochford, Essex, England, 1961-62; Staff
Nurse/Midwife, General Hospital, Akure, 1963; Staff Midwife, University College Hospital,
Ibadan, 1964-67; Tutor, School of Midwifery Catholic Hospital, Oluyore, Oke-Offa, 1973-74;
Tutor, School of Midwifery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1974-76; Senior Tutor, School
of Midwifery, University College Hospital, 1979; Principal II, School of Midwifery, University
College Hospital, Ibadan, 1979; Acting, Principal Tutor I, 1980; Principal Tutor 1, 1981;
Associate Lecturer, Department of Nursing, University of Ibadan, 1982-83; Assistant, Chief
Nurse Tutor, 1981; Lecturer 1, Department of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan,
1990; Senior Lecturer, 1998; sec/Resource Person, Curriculum Planning Committee, School of
Midwifery, University College Hospital, 1974-79; Assistant, sec/Chairman, Prize Committee,
All University College Hospital Sports Festival Committee, 1978; Examiner, Hospital
Examination, Wesley Guild Hospital; Examiner, Hospital Exam, Sacred Heart Hospital,
Abeokuta; National Financial Secretary, Association of Nigerian Nurse Educator, 1982-85;
Financial Secretary, West Africa College of Nursing, Nigeria chapter, 1987-89; Secretary,
Accreditation Committee, WACN. 1987-89
Institutional Membership: Elected Member, Academic Board, College of Medicine. University
Ibadan, 1991-92; External Examiner, Department of Nursing, University of Ghana, Legon,
Ghana, since 1998; external assessor, Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo, 1992,
Committee on Research in Nursing, UCH, Ibadan, 1974; Ibadan branch of the Nigerian
Association of University Women; Executive mem, 1975; Women's League Chapel of the
Resurrection, University of Ibadan; State Registered Nurse. SRN, 1961; State Certified Midwife,
1963; Nigerian Registered Nurse. 1961; Nigerian Registered Midwife; Registered Midwife Tutor
of Nigeria. 1973; Selection Interview Committee for Post-Basic Candidates, School of Nursing,
University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1992; Alumna Lecturer.Foundation day Anniversary,
School of Nursing,University College Hospital Ibadan, 1991
Hobbies: Singing, Reading
Address: 33, Oluwo Road, Idi Ape, Orita Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: BAKARE, Mukhtar

Profession: Banker, Administrator
Education: University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University)
Career: Operations, Treasury, Marketing, Corporate Banking, Business Development, Product
Design, Citibank of Nigeria, Executive Director, Trust Bank of Africa Ltd
Institutional Membership: Board of Directors, Trust Bank of Africa Ltd
Name: BAKARE, Remilekun Rasak
Profession: Chartered Accountant, Chartered Stockbroker, Chartered Banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, PCS, FCA, FCCA, FCIB
Education: Ijero Baptist School, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1966-72; Ansar-Ud-Deen Grammar
School, Surulere, Lagos, 1973-78; Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, 1978-80; The
Polytechnic, Queensgate, Huddersfield, England, 1981-84; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos,
1992-95.
Career: Investment Executive, Financial Trust Company Nigeria Limited, 1986; Foreign
Exchange Dealer, Financial Merchant Bank Limited, 1986-87; Manager (corporate finance),
Universal Securities Limited,. 1987-88; Sub-manager, United Bank For Africa Pic, 1989-90;
Manager, Nationwide Merchant Bank Limited, 1991; General Manager, Nationwide Merchant
Bank Limited, 1992; Managing Director, Nationwide Securities Limited, 1992-94; Managing
Partner, Bakare, Ajala, Ladeinde and Company (insolvency practitioners), 1994-95;
Registrar/ceo. Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, since 1995
Institutional Membership: Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. 1991, Chartered
Institute of Stock brokers, 1993, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Nigeria, 1997; associate,
Chartered Institute of Taxation, aHuddersfield Polytechnic, England
Recognition & Achievements: Best candidate in Chartered Association of Certified
Accountants Course 1981-82.
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Tennis
Address: 32, Adetula Street, Papa-Ajao, Mushin, Lagos
Name: BAKARI, Donat Sokkii

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MLitt
Home Town: Janbanbu-Kona
Education: Primary School, Jauro Inu, 1951-53, Primary School, Kona, 1954, Luggere Primary
School, Jimeta-Yola, 1955-56, College Of Mary Immaculate, Kafanchan, 1957-59, 1961-62,
Advanced Teachers College, Zaria, 1964-67, Institut D'etudes Franeaises, Toulouse, France,
1967-68, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1968-70, University Of Paris, France, 1973-75
(Licencees Lettres)
Career: lecturer, Advanced Teachers College, Zaria, 1970, also head, French Department, acting
head, Division of Languages, Advanced Teachers College, Zaria, 1975-78, commissioner for
Trade, Industries and Cooperatives, Taraba
Institutional Membership: Taraba State Scholarship Board
Hobbies: fishing, farming, table tennis
Name: BAKAYA, Alhaji Abdullahi Tanko

Education: Kontagora Primary School, 1937-43, Bida Middle School, 1943-48, Veterinary
School, Vom, 1949-51, Dokki Institute of Agriculture, Cairo, 1965-67
Career: Veterinarian, later special adviser for Information and Security to the Governor, Niger
State
Hobbies: Farming
Name: BAKUT, Major-General J. Ishaya

Profession: Retired Soldier, Engineer
Home Town: Kurmi-Bizonkwa
Education: Government College, Kaduna, 1961-65; Nigeria Defence Academy Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria; United States Army School of Engineering, 1977-78; Command and Staff
College, Jaji, 1979-80; Indian National Defence College, New Delhi, 1985
Career: Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 1969; COY and Battalion Commander, Infantry,
1969-70 (during the civil war); Commander, 41 Engineer's Brigade. Kaduna, 1976; Senior
Operation Officer, Operational Engineering. UNIFIL, Lebanon, 1980; Directing StafFellow,
Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1981-83; Colonel General Staff.Army Headquarters. Lagos;
Commander, 41 Engineer's Brigade.Kaduna; Military Governor, Benue State; Principal General
Officer. The Presidency. 1989; Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army: Field Commander.
ECOMOG Forces Liberia, 1992.
Name: BALA, Alhaji A

Home Town: Yelwa
Education: Yelwa Primary School, 1944-48, post primary school, Birnin Kebbi, 1948-54
Career: Principal works superintendent, chairman, Sokoto State Sports Council, commissioner
for Water and Electricity, Sokoto State, 1979, later commissioner for Economic Planning,
Sokoto State until 1983; Tafida of Yauri
Hobbies: Sports
Name: BALA, Alhaji Jibrin

Education: Elementary School, Abuja (Suleja), 1932-36, Middle School, Bida, 1936-41,
Northern Provinces Law School, Kano, 1941-45, University of Manchester, England, 1972
Career: Various Administrative Positions, Government Public Service, 1945-75, Later Special
Adviser For Political and Chieftaincy Matters To the Governor, Niger State, 1979-83
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BALA Hon. Bashir

Education: Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
Career: Chairman, Local Government, 1990-96; Member, House of Representatives, for
Koko/Besse-Maiyama Federal constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Reading, Socialising
Name: BALA, Alhaji Bello

Education: Provisional Secondary School, Katsina, 1963-67; Kaduna Polytechnic, 1971-74
Career: Scribe, Katsina Local Authority, 1968-72; Office Assistant, Katsina Local Authority,
1972-76; Assistant, Secretary, Katsina Local Government, 1976-80; Principal Local Government
Officer, Kankia LGA, 1980-81; Admin, Secretary, Federal Electoral Commission, Abuja, 1982-
84; Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Federal Capital Territory, 1984-88; Deputy
Director, Personnel Management, 1988-94; Director, Local Government. Ministry of Federal
Capital Territory, since 1994.
Name: BALA, Hon. Ali

Profession: Building Constructor, Politician
Home Town: Kumbotso
Education: Anambra State University
Career: Building Constructor/ Designer; Manager, Mas Mason Project Ltd., Abuja; Local
Government Councilor, 1994-95; Member, House of Representatives for Kumbotso Federal
Constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Music, Travelling
Name: BALA, Hon. Bawa Kaoje

Profession: Structural engr. politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Eng
Home Town: Bagudo
Career: Engineer, Godiya Miyetti, Nigeria ltd. Member, Transition Committee, Bagudo lga.
House of Representatives, 1997; House of Representatives, Bagudo/Suru Federal Constituency
on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999; Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria
Hobbies: Computers, Reading
Name: BALAMI, Chief (Dr.) Hon. Justice Nwada

Profession: Civil Servant, Barrister
Home Town: Bwala
Education: Shaffa Primary School, Shaffa, 1960-66; Government Secondary School,
Maiduguri, 1967-71; Staff Training Centre Potiskum, 1973; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1975-77; University of Maiduguri, 1979-82; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1982-83
Career: Clerical Assistant, North State Judiciary, now Borno State Judiciary, 1972-76;
Assistant, Registrar, 1977-78; Registrar, 1979-81; Higher Registrar, 1982-84; National Youth
Service Corps, 1983-84; Senior Registrar, 1984; Principal Registrar, 1985; Magistrate 1, 1986-
88; Senior Magistrate II, 1989-91; Senior Magistrate I, 1991; Chief Magistrate, 1992-93; Chief
Magistrate I, 1993-95; D.C.R. (M) A/courts, 1995-98; Chief Registrar, Federal Capital Territory,
Judiciary, Abuja, 1995-2003; High Court of Justice, High Court, Kuje, Abuja, since 2003;
Chairman, / ceo., Ba' Farms Nigeria Ltd.; participated in World Food Day Exhibition, Old
Parade Ground, Abuja, 2002; Nigeria Food and Agricultural show, International Conference
Centre, 2002 and Agro-Israeli Food and Agric. Exhibition, 2002; President, Balami Unity
Football Club; adviser, National Union of Borno State Student, University of Abuja; Attended
different Seminars and Workshops
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Bar Association; Magistrate Association of Nigeria;
Committee of Chief Registrar of Nigeria; All Farmers' Apese Association of Nigeria; Poultry
Association of Nigeria; International Bar Association; Institutes of Corporate Administration,
2003; Institute of Corporate Affairs Commission, 2004
Recognition & Achievements: Recipient International award of merit (Federation of W/A);
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abuja Developer Award; International Role Model Gold Merit
Award, by African International Magazine, 2002; Dr. Kwame Nkruma Africa Leadership
Award, by West Africa Magazine, 2003; Mandiba (Nelson Mandela) Meritorious Service
Award, 2003; Award of Excellence, by African Youth Summit, 2004; Veteran Judge Award, by
Orator Communications Ltd., 2005; Merit Award, by Association of Resident Doctors,
Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital FCT, Abuja, 2004 ,Certificate ognition, by National Centre for
State Courts, U.S.A. Doctorate Degree in Agriculture, by the Senate, Carolina University,
U.S.A.; Doctor of Letters, by the Senate, St. Clement University, U.S.A.; Doctor of Philosophy,.
Christian Motivation, by New Dimension Seminary, 2004; Nwane Dina Mba of Igbo Land,
2001; Ubangarin Nyanya, by Village Head of Nyanya and Gbagyi Community of Garki, FCT,
Abuja; Sarki Nana of Gwagwalada, Abuja; Patron, Foundation for Community Development
initiative; Chief Patron, Nigeria Girls Guide Association, Gwagwalada Branch, Abuja
Hobbies: Reading, Sport, Horse Riding
Name: BALAMI, Stanley Dunama

Home Town: Bwala
Education: Garkida Primary School, 1949-51, Garkida Mid dle School, 1952-53, Waka
Teachers' College, 1955-57, Waka Higher Elementary Teachers' College, 1962-63, Advanced
Teachers' College, Kano, 1965-68 (Nigerian Certificate in Education, 1968), Ahmadu Bello
Career: Headmaster, Yimirshika Primary School, Biu, 1959-61, 1964-65, Vice-Principal, Waka
Secondary School, 1969-71, Principal, Government Secondary School, Uba, 1975-78, Principal,
Government Secondary School, Potiskum, 1978-79, Principal, Government Secondary School,
Nguru, August-October 1979, Commissioner For Education, Borno State, October 1979, Later
Commissioner For Local Government, Borno State Until 1983, Detained, 1984-85; Former
Member, Northern People's Congress, Former Member And Secretary, Northern Elements
Progressive Union, Biu South Branch, 1961, Member, Great Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: Farming, Horse Riding, Politics, Reading
Name: BALARABE, Alhaji Mu'azu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. (Ed)
Date (& Place) of Birth: November, 16, 1956
Home Town: Sabonlayi-Tafiyua
Education: LEA Primary School, Zuntu, 1963-66; LEA Primary School, D/Wai, 1967-69;
G.S.S., Zaria, 1970-74; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-84; 1989
Career: Head of Department, Science, GS.S. Kafanchan, 1979-80; v-principal, G.S.S; Makarfi,
1984-87; Principal, GS.S, 1987-89; Principal, Science School, Ikara, 1989-80; Principal, Science
School, B/Gwari, Kaduna State, 1990-92: Academic Secretary, Kaduna State Polytechnic, Zaria,
1992-98; sole administrator, S/Gari Local Government; Kaduna State, 1998-99; registrar,
Kaduna State Polytechnic, Zaria, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Science Teachers Association of Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading, Watching Games and Excursion
Name: BALARABE, Hajiya Kande

Education: Nursing College, Surrey, England
Career: former nurse, elected member, House of Represen tatives, 1983-84
Name: BALARABE IBRAHIM, Hajiya Fatima

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA
Education: Higher Studies in Frenchairman
Career: Appointed Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State, 1987
Name: BALARABE, Hon. Ismaila

Education: Sultan Abubakar College, Sokoto
Career: Teaching Profession; Headmaster; Member, House of Representatives for Sokoto
Central Federal Constituency on All Peoples Party platform, since 1999
Name: BALASSA, Dr. Idris

Profession: Medical Practitioner, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS
Home Town: Karim
Education: Villamova Secondary School, Numan, 1978; College of Preliminary Studies, Yola,
1978-80; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-86; Postgraduate training in Surgery Lagos
University Teaching Hospital, 1990; Overseas Clinical attachment, Royal College of Surgeon,
Edinburgh, U.K. 1994
Career: Registrar, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1992; 1992; Senior Registrar, 1993-
2000; Senior Consultant Medical Director, State Specialist Hospital, Jalingo, 2000-03; Medical
Director, promoted to Chief Consultant Surgeon, Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, since 2003;
Chairman, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, Taraba State Chapter
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Medical Association; Fellow, Postgraduate Medical
College, 1997
Name: BALEWA, Sir Abubakar Tafawa

Profession: Politician, statesman prime Minister of the federal republic OF Nigeria
Home Town: Tafawa Balewa
Education: He Attended Bauchi Provincial School; Katsina Higher College; And The Institute
Of Education, University Of London.
Career: He returned from London and went into politics. He was actively involved in the then
Bauchi Discussion Circle which discussed the issue of African concern. He was a member of the
first Northern House of Assembly from where he was elected to the Nigerian Legislative Council
in Lagos, 1946. He was Minister of Works in 1952 and two years later, Minister of Transport. He
was the parliamentary leader of the Northern People's Congress (NPC). On September 21, 1957,
he became the first Prime Minister of Nigeria. He believed that all parties should work towards a
common goal - the attainment of independence. Thus, he formed a national government
comprising of The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), the Action Group
(AG), Kamerun National Congress (KNC) and the NPC. Said he in his first parliamentary
speeChairman, "Today, unity is our greatest concern and it is the duty of every one of us to work
to strengthen it. Bitterness due to political differences will carry Nigeria nowhere..." After the
independence elections in 1959, Balewa, a devout Muslim of humble background, became the
first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria in October 1, 1960. In 1964, he was re-elected for a
second term, a position he held until he was killed. Alhaji Balewa was preoccupied with the
unity and peaceful co-existence during his six years tenure as head of the government. But these
were in short supply throughout his regime. The long-drawn Western Region crisis of 1962,
eventually led him to declare a state of emergency in the region. Rumours of attempt to
overthrow his government by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, AG opposition leader in the Federal
House of Representative, led to the trial of Awolowo and others. They were sentenced
September 11, 1965, to various terms of imprisonment. Throughout his administration, he was
under the shadows of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sultan of Sokoto, who allegedly "sent" Balewa to
represent him in Lagos.
Name: BALGOBIN, Ramkurrun

Profession: Businessman, Journalist; Civil Servant, Freelance Journalist
Career: Co-proprietor and managing director, Sainte Marie Husiona
Institutional Membership: Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Administrative Committee Central Water
Authority, member, National Remuneration Board, Sugar Syndicate Mechanization Committee,
Chamber of Agriculture Sugar Planters' Mechanical Pool Corporation, Sugar Insurance Fund
Name: BALGOBIN, Sachitanansing

Home Town: Mauritius
Education: Saint Enfant Jesus Roman Catholic Aided School, New Eton College, Rose Hill
Career: Later Manager, Eden College, Elected Member, Legislative Assembly
Institutional Membership: Municipality of Quatre Bornes, 1960-73, president, Urban Council
of Quatre Bornes, 1965, Vice-President, Hindu Cadets Club Since 1967, Patron, Eden College
Sports And Literary Circle
Name: BALI, Lieutenant-General Domkat Yah (rtd.)
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FSS
Home Town: Zamko-Langtang
Education: Elemental Schools at Mba and Langtang, Plateau State; Provincial Secondan School,
Kuru, 1955-60; Nigerian Miliary Training College, Kaduna. 1961; Royal Military Academy,
Sandhurst, England, 1962-63; Gunner) Staff College, Camberley, Surrey, England, 1972; Royal
College of Defence, Cowdon, United Kingdom, 1980
Career: Worked at Tin Mines. Jos; Nigerian Army, 1961; Troop Commander, 1964; Lieutenant,
1964: Captain, 1965; Battery Commander, 1966; Commander, Artiller). 1967-69; Major, 1968;
Commmander, Corps of Artillery, 1970-71: Lieutenant-Colonel, 1970; Colonel, General Staff, 2
Infantry Division. Ibadan, 1973; Colonel, 1973; Commander, 9 Infantry Brigade, Akure. 1974-
75; Adjutant-General, 1975-76; Brigadier, 1976; Commander. Corps of Artillery, 1976-77;
General Officer Commanding, 1st Mechanised Infantary Division, Kaduna, 1978; General
Officer Commanding, 4 Infantry Division, Lagos, 1978-79; Major-General. 1979; Commandant,
Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1981-83; Director, Army Training and Operations, October,
1983; Minister Defence/Chief of Defence Stafftaem defunct Supreme Military Council, Lagos,
1984-85; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff/Member, Armed Forces Ruling Council/ Minister of
Defence, 1985; Lieutenant-General, October 1987, Patrioni Ltd. Joint Chief of Staffs till 1990
Recognition & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic; Grand Commander of the Order
of the Niger, 1990 ,Defence Service Medal, National Service Medal, Republic Service Medal,
General Service Medal, Forces Services Star, Publication:War Cries, Civiletis Publishers, 1988.
Hobbies: Table tennis, scrabble, chess, billiards, lawn tennis
Address: 01-4976865.
Name: BALLA, Albatan Yerima

Education: Kilba Primary School, 1931-34, Numan Primary School, 1934-37, Government
School, Jos, 1937-38, Secondary School, Wusasa, Zaria, 1938-42, Poona Military College, India
Career: 1944-47 British Institute, London, 1948-51; elected member, Nigerian Parliament,
1959-66
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BALOGUN, Bankole

Profession: Broadcaster, Administrator
Home Town: Igarra
Education: Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongida-Ora, 1951-56, Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1957-59, University of London, England, 1964
Career: Controller, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Kaduna, 1975-76, controller,
NBC, Enugu, 1977-78, general manager, Bendel Broadcasting Service, Benin City, 1979,
appointed director-general, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
Hobbies: Squash, Reading
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Dr Kolawole

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, MPA, PhD
Home Town: Otan Aiyegbaju
Education: Government College, Ibadan, External Student, University College, London, called
to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1951, University of Ife, 1970, University of Ibadan, 1976
Career: Editor, Zik Group of Newspapers, 1947, in legal practice, 1951-55, secretary, National
Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), London Branch, 1951, national secretary,
NCNC, 1951-57,member, Western House of Assembly, Ibadan, 1953-54, member, House of
Representatives, 1954-58, acting federal minister of Labour and Welfare, 1955, federal minister
of Information, 1956-58, high commissioner to Ghana, 1960-62, chairman, Nigerian National
Shipping Line, 1962-65, in legal practice, 1965-67, commissioner for Economic Planning and
Social Development, Western Nigeria, 1967, commissioner for Education, 1968-70, chairman,
Sketch Group of Newspapers, Ibadan, 1970-71, in private legal practice, 1971; Publications:
Mission to Ghana (New York, Vintage Press, 1963), Government in Old Oyo Empire (Ibadan
Africanus Publishers, 1985)
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Joseph Bellius Obora

Profession: Engineer, politician
Home Town: Somorika-Okpameri
Education: St David's School, Akure, Government College, Ibadan, 1944-49, Technical
College, Yaba, 1950 (Trade Test Certificate in Motor Engineering, National Diploma Certificate
in Automobile Engineering), external student, University of London
Career: Institute of Motor Engineering (City and Guild Certificate in Automobile Engineering);
joined Ministry of Works and Transport, 1951-53, Engineering Division, Ministry of
Agriculture, 1953-61, Ministry of Education, 1961-64, re-joined Ministry of Agriculture, 1964-
68, head, Light Vehicle Maintenance Unit, Shell BP (Nigeria) Ltd, Ughelli, 1968-78, elected
member, House of Representatives for Akoko-Edo, 1979-83; member, Unity Party of Nigeria,
1979-83
Hobbies: Indoor games, reading, table tennis
Name: BALOGUN, Dr Olatunbosun

Profession: Cinematographer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, PhD
Home Town: Aba
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1951-57, King's College, Lagos, 1957-61, University of
Dakar, Senegal, 1962-63, University of Caen, France, 1963-66, Institut des Hautes Etudes
Cinematographiques, Paris, 1966-68, University of Paris-Nanterre, France, 1969-71
Career: Scriptwriter, Federal Ministry of Information Film Unit, Lagos, 1968-69, press attache,
Nigerian Embassy, Paris, 1969-71, research fellow in Cinematography, University of Ife, Ile-Ife,
1971-73, head, Audio-Visual Research and Production, Nigerian Museum, 1973-74, later became
independent film-maker; directed feature films: Alpha, 1972, Amadi, 1974, Ajani-Ogun, 1975,
Muzik Man, 1976, Ija-Ominira, 1977, Black Goddess, 1978, Aiye, 1979, Cry Freedom,
Orunmoru, Money Power; publications: Shango (P J Oswald, France, 1968), The Tragic Years
(Ethiope Press, Nigeria, 1973), Form and Expression in African Art (UNESCO Editions 10:18,
1975), Nigeria: Magic of a Land (Jeune Afrique, Paris 1978)
Address: 25 Isaac John Street, Igbobi, Lagos.
Name: BALOGUN, Dr Saka Adegbite
Profession: Historian
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), PhD
Home Town: Ogbomosho
Education: Baptist Day School, Osupa, Ogbomosho, 1945-53, Local Authority Teacher
Training College, Ogbomosho, 1955-56, University of Ibadan, 1963-66, 1967-70
Career: Primary school teacher, 1957-62, secretary, Ogbomosho Town Planning Authority,
1962-63, history teacher, Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Iwo, 1966, administrative officer,
Western Nigeria Public Service, 1966-67, lecturer, History Department, Makerere University,
Kampala, 1971-72, lecturer, Adult Education, University of Ibadan, 1972-76, senior lecturer,
History Department, Ilorin University College (later University of Ilorin), also acting head of
department, 1976-77,1978-80, Presidential liaison officer, Oyo State, 1980-82, chairman,
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Lagos, 1982-83, commissioner for Finance, Oyo State,
October-December 1983
Hobbies: Table tennis, farming
Name: BALOGUN, Dr Theophilus Femi
Profession: Animal scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Home Town: Mopa
Education: Sudan Interior Mission Primary School, Mopa, 1951-58, Provincial Secondary
School, Okene, 1959-63, Provincial Secondary School, Kano, 1964-65, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1961-70, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA, 1972-74, 1975-
77
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1970-78, senior lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University,
1978-80, appointed production manager, National Livestock Production Company, Kaduna,
1981
Hobbies: Fishing, music
Name: BALOGUN, Hairat Aderinsola

Education: St Saviour's School, Ijebu-Ode, 1947-50, Christ Church School, Porogun, Ijebu-
Ode, 1950-54, Mount School, London, 1955-60, Council of Legal Education
Career: LondonCalled to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1963, Nigerian Law School, Lagos,
April-July 1963 joined Chris Ogunbanjo and Company (Solicitors), 1963-67, in private legal
practice, Lagos, 1967-84, also lecturer and examiner, Nigerian Law School, 1979-84, appointed
commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, 1984; member, International Federation of Women
Lawyers
Hobbies: swimming, knitting
Address: Ministry of Justice, Ikeja, Lagos State
Name: BALOGUN, Justice Abudu Lamidi Afolabi Leigh

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB
Education: St John's School, Lagos, 1937, Duke Town School, Calabar, 1937-48, Hope
Waddell Training Insti tute, Calabar, 1949, Balham and Tooting College of Commerce, London,
1953-54, London School of Economics and Political Science, England, 1954-57, Council of
Legal Education, London, 1957-58
Career: Middle Temple, London, 1958; pupil assistant legal adviser, 1960, secretary, Federal
Board of Inland Revenue, deputy parliamentary counsel, part-time lecturer, Nigerian Law
School, 1968-72, in private legal practice, 1972-76, associate lecturer, Department of Business
Law, University of Ife, 1977-78, appointed judge, High Court, Lagos, July 1977
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Constitutional Drafting Team, 1978
Address: Judge's Chambers, High Court of Justice, Lagos.
Name: BALOGUN, Olayiwola Osuolale

Profession: Architect
Education: Surulere Baptist School, Yaba Technical Institute, Lagos, 1955-59, Nigerian College
of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1961, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1966
Career: Appointed architect, Modulor Group Architects
Institutional Membership: Ikoyi Club, member, Oluyole Club
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis, travelling
Name: BALOGUN, Professor Raufu Akanni Adesola

Profession: Entomologist
Home Town: Agege
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School, Dundee College of Technology, Scotland, University of
Edinburgh, Scotland
Career: lecturer, Zoology, 1966-69, senior lecturer, Zoology, 1970-75, vice-dean, Faculty of
Science, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1975-77, appointed professor of Zoology, University of Ife,
1975; fellow, Royal Entomological Society, London, 1964; member, Governing Council,
University of Ife, Commonwealth academic staff fellow, University of Bristol, England, 1972-
73, World Health Organization adviser on Tsetse Fly Control in Tropical Africa, 1975
Institutional Membership: International Congress of Entomology
Address: H25, Road 7, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: BALOGUN, Razaq Folorunsho

Profession: Trade unionist, politician
Career: Senior industrial welfare officer, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), also former deputy
vice-president, NPA Workers Union, elected member, Lagos State House of Assembly for Lagos
Central II, 1979-83, re-elected member, Lagos State House of Assembly, October-December 1983,
detained, 1984-85
Name: BALOGUN, Alhaji Fafai Kayode

Profession: Chartered accountant, administrator, banker, personnel consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, FCIB, AIPM, ACA
Education: Moslem Boys' School, Isoku, Ijebu-Ode, 1952-58; Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu-
Ode, 1959-63; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1983-84; Students Pye Nigeria Limited
(professional accountancy tutors), 1987-90
Career: Instructor, Standard Bank Staff Training Centre, Lagos, 1971-72; Inspector, Head
Office, Standard Bank, 1972-73; Training Officer, 1973; Accountant, Yaba branch, 1973-74;
Manager, Ijora branch, 1974-76; Manager, Isolo Industrial Estate branch, 1976-78; Relief
Manager, Iganmu Industrial Estate branch, 1978; Manager, Ilupeju Industrial Estate branch,
1978-80; Manager, Banking Operation, UACN ltd Lagos, 1980; Manager, Foreign Exchange,
1980-83; Manager, Funds, Treasury Department, 1984-89; Senior Manager, Funding, Treasury
Department, 1989-92; Divisional Commercial/Personnel Director, Group Textiles Division,
UACN Plc, 1992-95; Divisional Commercial Director, Pera-Beam Division, UACN Plc, since
1995; retired, 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, 1988, Chartered Institute of
Bankers, 1988; associate, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, 1994; Member,
Corporate and Public Affairs Committee, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, 1996; Club
75 of Nigeria; Owojona Club
Hobbies: Music, reading, tennis
Name: BALOGUN, Alhaji Mufutau Adeolu
Profession: Chartered accountant
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Ebenezer Primary School, Abeokuta, 1956; Lisabi Grammar School, Abeokuta,
1960; Kingston College of Technology, UK, 1967.
Career: Accountant, Nigeria Hotels Limited, Lagos, 1968-71; Accountant, Oxford University
Press, Ibadan, 1971-72; Chief Accountant, Trebor Nigeria Limited, 1972-75; Principal Partner,
Adeolu Balogun and Company, (Chartered Acccntants), Lagos, 1975; Commissioner for Works
and Housing, Ogun State, 1778-79; Chairman, Admaric Nigeria Limited, 1979; President, Ogun
State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1984; Director, Guiness Nigeria Ltd. 1985-86;
Chairman, Nigerite Ltd. 1986
Institutonal Membersip: Institute of Chatered Management Accountants, 1978, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1980.
Recognition & Achievements: Osin Musulumi of Ilawo, Abeokuta, 1987.
Hobbies: Sports, reading
Address: 39 Godwin Omonuwa Street, Lagos, Ire-Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos
Telephone: 01-524824, 520507.
Name: BALOGUN, Babatunde

Profession: Lawyer; Education
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LL.M
Education: University of Lagos, Nigerian Law School, 1992
Career: Counsel Officer, Chief G.O.Sotayo-Aro Chambers, 1992; Manager Admin/Personnel
Department, Crown Flour Mills Ltd, 1994; Lecturer, Business/Company Law, Lagos State
Polytechnic, 1997; Legal Adviser/Company Secretary, Trust Bank Africa Ltd. since February
2002
Address: 01-2625966.
Name: BALOGUN, Barr. Hairat Aderinsola

Profession: Arbitrator notary public, lecturer, administrator
Education: St. Saviour's Primary School, Ijebu-Ode; Christ Church Porogun Primary School,
Ijebu-Ode; The Mount School, London, 1955-60; English Bar, Lincoln's Inn, 1963; Nigerian
Law School, 1963
Career: Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1963; Notary Public, [965; Law Firm of Chris Ogunbanjo &
Co. 1963-67; Chairman, Libra Law Office, since 1967; part time lecturer, Company Law, Yaba
College of Technology, Lagos, 1968-70; Assistant Director, Legal Aid Council, 1971-72; Part-
time Lecturer, Commercial Law, Company Law, UAC Staff Training School, Lagos, 1972-78;
Secretary, Sixth Commonwealth Law Conference, 1978-80; occasional lecturer, Law Office
Management and Professional Ethic, Nigerian Law School, 1979-84; attorney General Cagos
State, 1984-86
Institutional Membership: International Bar Association; Tommonwealth Trust Foundation;
General Secretary, Nigeria Bar Association, 1980-83; council Member, International Bar
Association, 1981-83, 1992-96: Commissioner for Justice; Special Tribunal for Transition to
Civil Rule, 1987; resigned 1989; Council of Legal Education, 1978-79, 1981-86; Chairman,
Constitution Review Committee of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, 1977-79;
Human Right Committee, International Bar Association, 1983-85; Associate, Chartered Institute
of Arbitrators, 1986-; Chairman, Professional Conduct Division-18; International Bar
Association 1987; Governing Council of Lagos State University Council Lagos State University,
1987-90; Body of Benchers, Life Bencher, 1989; National Executive Member, Nigeria Bar
Association, since 1981 assessor, ICAN, Disciplinary Tribunal and Investigating panel. since
1993; Chairman, Centre for Advance Social Science, Port Harcourt, since 1993; Vice Chairman,
Body of Benchers, 1997-98; Chairman, 1989-99; Soroptimist Club International
Hobbies: Swimming, music and drama.
Name: BALOGUN, Bimpe

Profession: Tax specialist
Education: Queen's School, Ibadan; University of Lagos
Career: ITT,audit trainee, Akintola Williams; Tax Officer, Fedral Inland Revenue, 1981,
Inspector of Taxes, Training Officer; Board Secretary, 1988; Executive, Oni Lasebikan, 1988-
91; Director, Taxes, Price Waterhouse Coopers. President, Chartered Institute of Taxation
Hobbies: Cooking, women empowerment, music
Name: BALOGUN, Bolaji

Profession: Businessman, consultant
Education: University of London
Career: Investment Banker, UK, City Securities since 1990-2000, Executive Director, Capital
Markets, FCMB, worked on Cross Border Listing of M-net and Supersport, Member, Lagos
State Government Privatisation Policy Advisory Committee, Adjunct Faculty, Lagos Business
School, President, Nigerian Issuing House League
Institutional Membership: Nigerian South African Chamber of Commerce, Committee
Member, Securities and Exchange Commission; Chief Strategy and Director, Econet Wireless
Nigeria Ltd., since 2000
Hobbies: Computers, reading, sports
Name: BALOGUN, Charles

Profession: Geographer, adminstrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, M.Sc
Home Town: Igarra
Education: Anglican Grammar School, Igarra, 1956-61; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1962-63;
University of Ibadan, 1964-67, 1968-70; University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1970-80.
Career: School Teacher at various Schools, 1967-72; Adminstrative Officer, University of
Ibadan, 1972-75; Assistant Registrar, University of Ibadan, 1975; Assistant Administrative
Assistant, University of Ibadan, 1975-77; Acting Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Social and
Economic Research (NISER), 1977-79; Secretary, NISER, 1979-83; Director, Administration and
Finance, NISER, since 1983.
Hobbies: Squash, music, travelling
Telephone: 022-400501-5
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Ganiyu Kolawole

Profession: Industrial relations practitioner, management consultant, sport administrator
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Islamic School, Odoye, Ibadan, 1943-52; African Labour College, Kampala,
Uganda, 1962-63; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-lfe, 1967; Harvard
Graduate School of Business, USA, 1968; University of Ibadan, 1971
Career: Principal Organising sec., WNDC and AIWU, 1963; Assistant, Regional sec., United
Labour Congress of Nigeria, 1964-69; Assistant Secretary, General, United Labour Congress,
1971-75; Secretary, General, Sketch Technical and General Worker Union, 1966-70; Director,
Industrial Training Fund, 1973-75; WEMABOD Estate Limited, Lagos, 1973-75; Productivity,
Prices and Incomes Board, 1974-78; Assistant, Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress, 1975;
Chairman, Ibadan Municipal Government, 1977-79; presd.-General, Pan Africa Federation of
Agricultural Trade Union, 1981; Editor-in-Chief, Advocate Group Newspapers, 1981-83;
Chairman/Managing Director, Advocate (Nigeria) Ltd., Ibadan, 1983-84; Chairman/CEO,
Geekaybee (Nigeria) Limited, Ibadan, since 1984; Principal Consultant/Chief Executive, Konsult
Associates, Ibadan, since 1984, Boxing Coach/International Boxing Promoter; patron, IICC
Shooting Stars International Football Club, Ibadan; Co-ordinator, Ibadan Zone, Local Organising
Committee, Nigeria '99, 1998. Defunct National Party of Nigeria, Maiyegun of Ibadanland,
1978
Institutional Membership: International Press Institute, International Industrial Relations
Association, Nigerian Institute of Management, since 1987; Nigerian Industrial Relations
Association, since 1988; Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, since 1988; Nigerian
Political Science Association, 1988
Recognition & Achievements: Justice of Peace, f Honorary Citizenship of Louisville,
Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA; Honorary Kentucky Colonel of Commonwealth, USA;
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Newport University, Newport, USA, 1987. Publication: Rules of
Meetings; Chairmanship and Procedures
Telephone: 022-712120, 712121
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Kolawole

Profession: Lawyer, diplomat, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, MP A, Ph.D
Home Town: Oshogbo
Education: Government College, Ibadan; University College, London (External Student), 1948-
51; Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1951.
Career: Radio Announcer/Editor, West African Pilot; Member, Western House of Assembly,
Ibadan, 1953-54; Member, House of Representatives, Lagos, 1954-58; Minister without Portfolio,
1954; Acting Federal Minister of Labour and Welfare, 1955; Federal Minister of Information and
Research, 1956-58; Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, 1960-61; Chairman, Nigerian Natonal
Shipping Line, 1962-65; Commissioner, Economic Planning and Social Development, defunct
Western Nigeria, 1967; Commissioner for Education, defunct Western State, 1968-70; Chairman,
Sketch Publishing Company Limited, Ibadan, 1971-73; Private Legal Practice, since 1957.
Political Parties: Member/Secretary, National Council of Nigerian and Cameroons (later National
Council of Nigerian Citizens), London Branch, 1951; National Secretary, National Council of
Nigerian Citizens, 1951-58; member, National Party of Nigeria.
Recorgnition & Achievement: Jagun of Otan. Publications: Mission to Ghana, Vintage Press,
New York, 1963; Government in Old Oyo Empire, Africanus Publishers, Ibadan, 1985; Osun
State: Story of its Creation, 1992.
Hobbies: Reading, writing
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Odutola

Profession: Insurance guru
Home Town: Ijebu
Education: Ansaurdeen Secondary School, and further studies in the UK.
Career: Clerk, Northern Insurance Company, 1947; Head, Lloyds Marine Survey Department,
1951; Insurance Broker, Messrs Edward W.Turner & Sons Ltd. Liverpool. 1951-58; Chief
Inspector, Edward W.Turner, Nigeria (NEM Insurance Plc)1958-64; Managing Director, Intra
Niger Insurance Brokers Ltd, since 1964; Director, MHS and several other companies
Institutional Membership: International Insurance Management Association, the Nigerian
Corporation of Insurance Brokers; Jagunwa of Ijebuland; Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. Island Club,
Metropolitan Club
Hobbies: Tennis, billiards, music
Name: BALOGUN, Dr. Olatunbosun

Profession: Cinematographer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., Ph.D
State of Origin: Abia
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1951-57: King's College. Lagos, 1957-61; University
of Dakar, Senegal. 1962-63: University of Caen, France, 1963-66; Institute des Hanutes Etudes
Cinematographigues, Paris, 1966-68; University of Paris - Nanterre, France, 1969-71, Director,
feature films as a private filmmaker: Alpha, 1972; Amadi, 1974; Ajani-Ogun, 1975; Muzik Man,
1976; Ija-Ominira, 1917; Black Goddess, 1978; Aiye, 1979; Cry Freedom, Orunmoru, Money
Power, Publication:Shango, P.J. Oswald, prance 1968; The Tragic Years, Ethiope Press, Benin
1973; Form and Expression in African Art UNESCO Editions 10:18:1975; Nigeria: Magic of a
Land, Jeune Afrigue, Paris 1978
Career: Scriptwriter, Federal Ministry of Information (Film Unit) Lagos, 1968-69; Press
Attache, Nigerian Embassy, Paris, 1969-71; Research Fellow, Cinematography, University of
Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1971-73; Head, Audio-Visual Research and
Production, Nigerian Museum, 1973-74
Institutional Membership: Constitution Review Committee; later resigned, 1986
Address: 25, Isaac John Street, Igbobi, Lagos.
Name: BALOGUN, Chief Olayiwola

Profession: Chartered architect, builder, arbitrator, businessman, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FNIA, RIBA, ACIArb, First D
Education: Surulere Baptist School, Lagos, 1947-54; Yaba Technical Institute (Yaba College of
Technology), 1955-59; Nigerian College of Arts and Science, Zaria, 1962-66.
Career: Photogrammatrist, Federal Ministry of Works and Survey, 1959; Building Supervisor-
in-Training, Costain West Africa Limited, Lagos, 1959-61; Partner, Equator Group, 1966;
chairman, Modulor Group Architects and Planning Consultants, since 1967; chairman, Modulor
Computers and Printed Circuit Company Limited, since 1978; chairman, Trans-Nigeria Assurance,
1979; chairman, Promana Associates Nigeria Limited.tince 1980; chairman, Cargo Compass
Nigeria Limited, since 1981; chairman, Olive Industries Nigeria Limited, since 1982; chairman
Prudential Union Assurance Company Limited, 1984-95; director, Hospeq (Nigeria) Limited,
1981-90; director, Merchant Bank of Commerce, 1989-94
Institutional Membership: Committee of Assessors, Nigeria Merit Award Board, 1980-89;
member, Advisory Board, Faculty of Law, Ogun State University, 1989-90; member, Advisory
Board, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ogun State University, 1989-91; member, Tugbiyele Technical
Committee of the Oyo State University of Technology, 1990; Council member, Association of
Professional Bodies in Nigeria, 1987-89; member, Presidential Monitoring Team, Directorate for
Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure Projects, Anambra State, 1989; chairman, Oyo State Economic
Advisory Council, 1985-89; member, Royal Institute of British Architects; fellow, Nigerian
Institute of Architects; fellow, Institute of Directors; fellow, British Institute of Management;
fellow, Institute of Management Consultants, Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators;
treasurer, Nigerian Institute of Architects, 1973 & 75; general secretary, 1975-79; vice-president,
1981-87; president, 1987-89; vice-president, Federation of African Consultants, since 1984;
secretary-general, African Union of Architects, 1984-88. Political Party: Member, defunct Social
Democratic Party; member, defunct United Nigeria Congress Party; member, All Peoples Party.
District Governor, International Association of Lions Club, Nigeria, 1986-87; vice-president,
World Society of Ekistics, 1987-88; member, Nigerian Red Cross Society; member, Association of
Housing Corporation of Nigeria; member, Ikoyi Club, Lagos Country Club
Recognition & Achievements: Ekefa Balogun of Ibadanland; Akogun of Sawonjo-Egbado;
Agbakin Olorogun of Kemta Abeokuta; Atunluto of Efon-Alaye; Gbobauyi of Usi-Eki;
Akingbogun of Owu Abeokuta; Madero of Ule Oluji; Olotu of Sala. First Nigerian Melvin Jones
Fellow, 1982; Albert Einstein International Academy Foundation Medal for Peace. Listed in
Newswatch Who's Who in Nigeria; Who's Who in Africa, Men of Achievement; International
Register of Profiles; Who's Who in the Commonwealth; Who's Who in the World?
Hobbies: Table tennis, soccer, lawn tennis, reading, psychic researChairman
Address: 26, Oluwele Street, Akoka, Yaba.
Name: BALOGUN, Dolapo

Profession: Civil engineer, insurance practitioner
Education: St. Gregory's College, Lagos; British College, United Kingdom; University of Lagos,
1976-80; Polytechnic of Central London, (now Guildhall Univer-sity), 1983-85; Lagos Business
School.
Career: Wills-Faber and Dumas (an affiliate of Wills Coron Worldwide Group), 1982-85;
Mayfair Insurance Brokers, 1989-90; Managing Director, Intra-Noger (Incorporated Insurance
Brokers) 1990-92; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Equity Indemnity Insurance
Company Limited, since 1992; associate, Chartered Insurance Institute of London, 1985.
Hobbies: Squash, football.
Name: BALOGUN, Ibidolapo Akinwunmi

Profession: Insurance practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc,
Education: St. Mary's Private School, Ajele, Lagos, 1961-68; St. Gregory's College, Obalende,
Lagos, 1969-73; Brighton College, Brighton, Sussex, England 1973-75; University of Lagos, 1976-
80; Lagos Business School, Lagos, 1993.
Career: Consulting and site engineer, Enplan Group of Consulting Engineers, 1981-83;
Reinsurance Broker, Willis Fabbers and Dumas (affiliate of Willis Corron Worldwide Group),
London, 1983-85; General Manager Intra-Nigeria Insurance Brokers, Lagos, 1985-92; Managing
Director, Equity Indemnity Insurance Company Limited since 1992; Managing Director of E.I
Investments; director, Associated Garages
Institutional Membership: Chartered Insurance Institute of London, 1988; Chartered Insurance
Institute of Nigeria, 1994; member, African Insurance Organisation, GODI Club of Lagos. Lagos
Lawn Tennis Club; Ikoyi Club; GODI Club of Lagos; Heritage Club of Ijebuland; Bobakeye
Ijebuland; Ijebu-Ode Club.
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Risk/Success Factors for Health Insurance in
Nigeria, 1998; Mechanism of Insurance as a Tool forNational Development, 1998
Hobbies: Squash, golf
Telephone: 01-2637802 - 2637337.
Name: BALOGUN, John Adepoju

Home Town: Igarra
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1948-54
Career: Partner, Balogun Ayanfalu Badejo and Company, since 1969
Institutional Membership: , Institute of Chartered Secretaries, UK, 1961; fellow, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1965; president, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria,
1980-81.
Hobbies: Swimming
Address: 01 -836549
Name: BALOGUN, Luqman Lekan
Profession: Banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc; CIBN
Home Town: Ilesa
Education: Itire Nursery/Primary School, Itire Surulere, 1972-77; AUD Grammar School,
Lagos, 1978-81; CAC Commissioner, High School, Ilesa Osun, 1981-84; University of Lagos,
1985-89; University of East London, since 1999
Career: Branch manager, Isolo, Diamond Bank Ltd; regional dir, Lagos North, Standard Trust
Bank Ltd
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Chartered Institute of
Bankers of Nigeria; Institute of directors, 2002; International Association of Students of
Economics and Management, 1990; Ikoyi Club, 1938; Island Club,Godi Club
Hobbies: Adventure, football, movies, music
E-mail: luqman.Balogun@standardtrust.com,Luqman2000@yahoo.com
Name: BALOGUN, Major-General Saidu Ayodele

Profession: Retired soldier
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 20 1941
Home Town: Idoani, Owo
Education: Ansar-Ud-Decn School, Idoani; Holy Trinity Primary School, Idoani, 1947-54; Olu-
Iwa College (now Adeola Odutola College), Ijebu-Ode, 1955-61; Nigerian Military Training
College, Kaduna, 1963-64; Officer Cadet School, USA, 1964; School of Transportation,
Aldershot, UK., 1965; Advanced Transport Officers Course, USA, 1971-72; Command and Staff
College, Jaji, 1977; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1982
Career: Enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1963 and commissioned Second-Lieutenant, 1964;
Platoon Com-mander, Supply and Transport, Nigerian Army, 1964-66; Company Commander,
Supply and Transport and the Infantry; Battalion Commander, Supply and Transport, Nigerian
Army, 1968; Acting, Brigade Commander, Supply and Transport, 1973-75; Lieutenant Colonel,
1972; Deputy Director, and later Brigade Commander, Supply and Transport, 1973-75; Acting,
Brigade Commander, 9th Infantry Brigade, Abeokuta, 1976; Military gov. Ogun State, 1976-78;
Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, 1978-80; Director, Supply and
Transport, 1980-83; Quartermaster-General, Nigerian Army, 1984-85; eChairman, (now md.),
Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1985-88; Director, Ordnance Services, Nigerian Army, 1988.
Hobbies: Reading, squash
Name: BALOGUN, Mudasiru Alaru

Home Town: Awe
Education: Ansar-Ud-deen Primary School, Alakoro, Lagos, 1945-47; Baptist Day School, Awe
1948-53; Awe High School, 1954-59; Nigerian College, Ibadan, 1960-62; University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1962-65; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-72
Career: Commissioner, Education, Oyo State, 1985-88, Special Duties (Governor's Office),
1988-89. Publication: Progress of Western Education in Kano State
Hobbies: Reading, farming
Name: BALOGUN, Oladele Bankole

Profession: Lawyer, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, LLB, BL
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Sacred Hearts, Onireke, Ibadan; Yewande Memorial Preparatory School, Surulere:
Igbobi College, Lagos; Federal Government College Enugu; University of Ibadan, 1983;
University of London
Career: National Youth Service; Nigerian Institute for Social Economic ResearChairman,
Marketing Executive, Cadbury, Lagos, 1985; Product Manager, Parazone, Area Sales Manager,
Export Manager; Managing Director/CEO, Transept Group, Alphabet of Nurseries U.K
Hobbies: Golf, politics, socialising
Name: BALOGUN, Otunba (Dr.) Michael Olasubomi Olayiwola Oladimeji Olaonipekun.

Profession: Lawyer, banker, administrator, chartered secretary
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, LLB, B.L., CFIS, FCIB
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos 1952; Nigeria College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Ibadan; London School of Economics, 1956-59, London University, London;
Lincoln's Inn.
Career: Called to English Bar, 1959; Crown Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Western Region,
1961; Assistant, Parliamentary Counsel, Federal Ministry of Justice, 1962; Principal Counsel,
Secretary, Nigerian Industrial Development Bank Limited, 1966- 1975; Executive Director,
ICON Securities Ltd., 1973; ICON Ltd.(Merchant Bankers), 1975-77; Executive Chairman, City
Securities Ltd., 1979-83, Chairman/CEO, First City Monument Bank Ltd. Chairman, CSL
Stockbrokers Ltd; UI Ventures Ltd. (University of Ibadan), since 1989; First City Group
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Fellow:Nigerian Institute of
Management; Fellow:Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, 1991; Chartered Institute of
Secretaries; Vice President, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; Fellow, Institute of
Management
Recognition & Achievements: Distinguished Leadership award by the American Biographical
Institute, 1989; Canhere Dell Ordine Almerito della rupublica Italiano meaning Knight of Order
of Merit of the Republic of Italy by President of Italy, 1994. Conferred with the Honorary Doctor
of Law Degree LLD (Honoris Causa) University of Ibadan; awarded the degree of Doctor of
Science, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) in Management Sciences, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye,
1999; Ago-Iwoye; Commander of the Order of Niger; Distinguished Fellow of the Nigerian Law
School by Legal Council of Education, 2004; Otunba Tunwase of Ijebu-Ode; The Olori Omo
Oba Akile Ijebu and the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians, (Baba-Egbe) Egbe Bobayo of Ijebuland.
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, music.
Name: Balogun, Professor, Odun

Profession: M.A., Ph.D
Academic & Professional Qualifications: University Teacher
Home Town: Akoko
Education: St. Theresa's Catholic Seminary, Ibadan, 1960-64; Loyola College, Agodi, Ibadan,
1965-66; Leningrad State University, Leningrad, USSR, 1967-73; University of llinois, Urban.
llinois, USA 1973-77.
Career: Lecturer II & 1, University of Benin, Benin City, 1977-81; Senior Lecturer, 1981-84;
Associate Professor, University of Benin. 1984; Professor, University of Benin; Member,
African Literature Association. Modern Languages Association of Nigeria, Literary Society of
Nigeria. Association of Nigerian Authors
Hobbies: Jogging, lawn tennis, creative writing
Name: BALOGUN, Professor, Ismail Ayinla Babatunde

Education: Eko Boys High School, Lagos, 1942-44: Ansar-Ud-Deen Teachers College, Ota,
1946-47; School for Arabic Studies, Kano, 1955-59; University of London, School of Arabic
Studies, 1960-63, 1964-67
Career: School Teacher/Head, 1948-55; Principal. Ansar-Ud- Deen High School, Surulere,
Lagos, 1963-64; Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1967-76; Reader, University of
Ilorin. Ilorin, 1976-77; Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, 1980-84; Foundation Dean,
Faculty of Law and Humanities, Lagos State University Service, 1984-85; Secretary, World
University Service, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 1961-62
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:The Life and Work of Uthman Dan Fodio (Islamic
Publications Burean 1975; Islamic Religious Studies, John West Publications, Lagos, 1976
Religious Understanding and Co-operation in Nigeria, Government Printers, Ilorin, 1978;
Utilizing Religions for Peaceful Unity and Progress in Nigeria, Ilorin University Press,1981
Hobbies: Physical exercise, reading the Quran and the Bible
Name: BALOGUN, Professor, Olayinka Yaro

Profession: University lecturer, cartographer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD
Education: Moslem School, Ijebu-Igbo. 1958-60; Ansar-Ud-Deen T.T.C, Offa, 1964-66;
University of Ibadan 1968-71; University of Wisconsin, Madison USA, 1974-76
Career: Research Assistant, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 1973-7; Lecturer,
University of Benin, 1977; presd: Nigerian Students Association, Wisconsin USA, 1975-76;
Professor, Geography, University of Lagos, since 1992; Dean, Faculty of Environmental
Sciences, 1977-99; Head, Department of Geography, 1995-97
Institutional Membership: ICA Commission on Cartographic Education, 1981-2004; National
Committee on Nigerian-Cameroon Border Dispute, 1994-96; International Cartographic
Association Commission on Continuing Education in Cartography; Fellow:Hon. Research
fellow, University College, London, 19981-82; Nigerian Cartographic Association, 2003; Royal
Geographical Society; Federal Government Scholar, 1968-71; 1974-76; Inter-University Scholar,
1968-71; 1974-76; Inter-University Scholar, 1981-82; Publication:Census and Census Mapping
in Nigeria, NCA, Lagos, 1992; Cartography and the Challenges of the 21st Century, NCA, Lagos,
1998; Lagos State in MaPermanent Secretary, Rex Charles Publications, Lagos, 1999;
Cartography in the Service of Government, NCA, Lagos, 1999, Map Exhibition - selected
maPermanent Secretary, Port Harcourt, 2003; Developing Cartography in Nigeria NCA, 1999
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, computer games
Address: Olayinka Balogun Crescent, Magodo GRA, Shangisha, Lagos
Telephone: 08022204444, 01-8120760, 4737180.
Name: BALOGUN, Professor, Sambo Adewale

Profession: Academic
Home Town: Isonyin
Education: Emmanuel School, Isonyin, 1950-56; Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode, 1957-63;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-67; University of Aston, Birmingham, 1968-71.
Career: Assistant, Engineer, National Railway Corporation WorkshoPermanent Secretary,
1965; Assistant, Engineer, R and A Services Limited, Iddo, Lagos, 1966; Pupil Engineer,
Western Nigeria Ministry of Works and National Railway Corporation Workshop, Ebute-Metta,
Lagos, 1967-68; Lecturer II, University of Lagos, 1972-75; Lecturer 1, University of Lagos,
1977-79; Senior Lecturer, 1977-79; Associate Professor, 1979-83; Professor, University of
Lagos, since 1983; Consultant Mechanical Engineer, M/S Spralt Engineering, Sabo, Yaba, since
1983; Head, Mechanical Engineering Department, 1986-87; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, 1987-
91
Institutional Membership: Committee, National Council on Works on Motor vehicle Bodies
and Safety, 1974-75, Lagos University Senate, since 1978; External Examiner Mechanical
Engineering Post-Graduate Degrees, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1981-84,
Governing Council, University of Lagos, 1983-87; Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of Senate
on Examination Malpractices, 1985; Consultant Metallurgist, Federal Ministry of Industries,
1986, Senate House Management Committee, 1987-91, Central Industrial Liaison and Placement
Unit Management Board, 1987-91; Consultant Metallurgist, Federal Ministry of Transport,
National Transport Co-ordination Committee, 1987; chief examiner, Council of Registered
Engineers Professional Interview Panel; Mechanical Agricultural and Industrial Engineering,
since 1988, Raw Materials Research and Development Council Task Force on Base Metal, Iron,
Steel and Engineering Services, 1989, Engineering Materials Sub-Committee, National
Committee on Engineering Infrastructure, 1990, Governing Council, Nigerian Society of
Engineers, 1990-92, Raw Materials Research and Development Council Technical Committee,
Suritilo Soda Ash Production Project, 1991, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1995-96; Chairman, Technology Development and Promotion Board, since 1997;
Member, Brit ish Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers;
Member, Brit ish Institute of Materials, Nigerian Metallurgical Society, Nigerian Institution of
Production Engineers; Council of Registered Engineers, Chartered Engineers
Recognition & Achievements: Shell British Petroleum Prize, Best Mechanical Engineering
Graduate, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967, Shell British Petroleum Mathematics Prize,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967, Commonwealth Scholarship 1968-71, First Proficiency
Prize Final Year Class, Ijebu Muslim College, Ogun State, 1961; Federal Government
Scholarship, 1964-67
Address: 2, Tinubu Close, University of Lagos
Name: BALOGUN, Yakub Abiodun Akanni

Profession: Public administrator, economist
Home Town: Lagos Island
Education: Fazil-Omar Ahmadiyya Primary School, Lagos, 1957-64; Ansar-Ud-Deen Grammar
School, Surulere, Lagos, 1966-70; Ahmadiyya College, Agege, Lagos, 1971-72; University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, 1973-76, 1982-83; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex,
Falmer, England, 1966; Tokyo International Centre, Tokyo, Japan, 1989; Royal Institute of
Public Administration, London, 1996
Career: Advertisement Inspector, Town Clerk's Department, Lagos City Council, Hall, Lagos,
1973; Statistical Officer, Federal Office of Statistics, Maiduguri, Borno State, (National Youth
Service Corps), 1976-77; Assistant Secretary, II (Planning), Ministry of Economic Development
and Establishments, South West Ikoyi, Lagos, 1977-78; Assistant, secretary 1, (Planning
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, South-West Ikoyi, Lagos, 1978-79; Senior
Assistant, Secretary (Planning), Ministry of Economic Planning and Land Matters, Old
Secretariat, Ikeja, 1979-81; Principal Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary; Ministry of
Economic Planning and Land Matters, Ikeja, Lagos; Deputy Secretary, (Planning), Plans
Programmes and Budget Department, Office of the Military Governor, Lagos; Secretary, State
Ground Rent Review Committee on Government Allocated Land, 1985; Secretary, Lagos State
Consultancy Board, Office of the Military Governor, Ikeja, Lagos, 1986-87; Assistant Director,
(Planning), Plans, Programmes and Budget Department (now Plans, Programmes and Budget
Bureau) 1990-92; Assistant Director, of Taxes, Ministry of Finance, Lagos State; 1992-94;
General Manager, Central Licensing Authority, Old Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos, 1994-95; Director,
Plans, Programmes and Budget Bureau, Lagos State, Ministry of Finance, 1995-97; Permanent
Secretary, Plans Programmes and Budget Bureau, Ministry of Finance, since 1997-1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Taxation, Institute of Management, Nigerian
Economic Society, Eko Club; Iganran Club, Isale-Eko, Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Award of Excellence in Tax Revenue Generation and Collection
by Sir Michael Otedola, Lagos State 1993, A Distinguished Permanent Secretary Award, Lagos
State Corespondents Association, July 1998
Hobbies: Athletics, Reading, Lagoon fishing
Address: Block 257, Flat 1, Amuwo Odofin Estate, Mile 2, off Badadgry Expressway, Lagos
Name: BALOGUN Tafa Adebayo

Profession: Administrator; former Inspector General of Police
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, LLB, BL, FWC
Home Town: Ila Orangun
Education: University of Lagos, 1966-71; University of Lagos, 1984-87; Nigeria Law School
1990; University of Ibadan 1999; Professional Courses attended, Cadet Assistant Superintendent
Police Course, 1973-74; Police Staff College "A" Course, 1977; Police Staff College "B" Course
1986; Management Course, Durham Constabulary England, 1983; Professional Seminar on
Policing in Algeria, 1987; National War College Abuja, Nigeria, 1998-99
Career: Cadet Assistant, Superintendent of Police, 1973; Deputy Superintendent of Police,
1977; Superintendent of Police, 1979; Divisional Police Officer, Lion Building, Lagos State,
1980-81; Divisional Police Officer, Ajegunle, Lagos State, 1981-82; Officer in Charge. Lagos
State Criminal Investigation Department Panti, 1982-83; Chief Superintendent of Police, 1983;
Divisional Police Officer, Ilupeju. Lagos State, 1984; Principal Staff Officer to Inspector General
of Police, 1986-89; Assistant, Commissioner of Police 1987; Deputy Commissioner of Police
1990; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Defunct Bendel State, 1990-91; Commissioner of Police
1991; Commissioner, Police, Delta State 1991-1993. Commissioner, Police, Rivers State, 1993-
1994; Commissioner of Police, Abia State 1994 -1996; Deputy Force Secretary, Nigeria Police
Force, 1996; Acting, Force Secretary, 1996-97; Commissioner of Police, Personnel, 1997-98;
Assistant, Inspectcr General of Police, Zone 1 Kano 1990-2002; Inspector General of Police,
Abuja, 2002-2004
Institutional Membership: Lagos State Armed Robbery Tribunal 1984-85
Recognition & Achievements: Professional Prizes Won Inspector General of Police Sword of
Honour Award; National War College Commandant's Award for Excellence, for Outstanding
Performance and Best Research Project at National War College Abuja, presented by the
President Olusegun Obasanjo, 1999; Letter of commendation from IGP. Muhammad Gambo for
outstanding performance as the lst Principal Staff Officer to Inspector General of Police 1989;
Letter of commendation from IGP, Aliyu Atta for Effective Crime Control as Commissioner,
Police, Rivers State, 1993; Letter of Appreciation from IGP, Ibrahim Commasie for being
effective Commissioner of Police, Abia State, 1995; Letter of commendation by IGP, Musilui
Smith for outstanding performance at National War College Abuja, 1999; Publication:National
Interests a Prerequisites for National Survival; The Quest for True Federalism in Nigeria; War
Crime Trials- A Synopsis; Defence Data, Sources, Methods and Problems: A Research Paper;
Changing Concepts of Military Role and Ride Over the Last 30 years; The Increasing Rest-
lessness in Nigeria, Oil Producing Communities
Hobbies: Reading, writing, playing squash, lawn tennis and golf.
Name: BALONWU, Chief Patrick Ogbogu

Profession: Legal practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: SAN
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St. Mary's School 1932-38; Christ The King College, Onitsha, 1939-42; St.
Gregory's College, 1943-45; London University 1958-60; called to the Bar 1961
Career: , General Secretary, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, 1946-53; First General Secretary,
Nigerian Students Union of Great Britain and Ireland, London 1954-56; Director, C.W.T.A.C,
East Central State of Nigeria, 1970-73; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 1978, National Electric
Power Authority, 1979
Institutional Membership: Anambra State Judicial Service Commission, 1992; Director,
Commercial Bank Credit Lynnoise Nigeria Ltd. Chairman, Dumex Nigeria Plc, International Bar
Association, 1975-78. Member, defunct Nigerian Peoples' Party, 1979-83.
Recognition & Achievements: Nnabuenyi, Onitsha, 1972
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis, reading
Name: BALONWU, Mose Onuorah

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, LLB
Education: University of London, England, called to the Bar, London, 1950
Career: Barrister, Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1950; judge, Eastern Nigeria, 1962, judge,
Calabar, 1962-64, judge, Onitsha High Court, 1964-71; former chairman, Criminal Law Revision
Committee, former chairman, Eastern Nigerian Government Bride Price Committee
Name: BAMAIYI, LT. Major-General Ishaya Rizi (rtd)

Profession: Soldier
Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON, dss, psc, mni, MM AS
Education: Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, 1968; Young Officers Course 1971; Advanced
Infantry Company Commanders Course, UK, 1976; (Command and Staff College) Command
and General Staff Course, USA, 1981-82; International Management Course, USA, 1986; Senior
Executive Course, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos. 1992
Career: Commissioned, 1968; Adjutant, 182 Infantry Battalion. 1968-70: Commanding Officer,
70 Infantry Battalion, 1972-77; Directing StafFellow, Command and Staff College, 1982-84;
Commander. 9 Mechanised Brigade, 1986-90; Commander, Brigade of Guards. 1990-92:
Director, Training, Army Headquarters, Department of Operations: Commander. Lagos Garrison
Command, 1993-96; Chief of .Army StafFellow, 1996. Retired, 1999; Acquitted in the trial for
the alleged murder of Kudirat Abiola 2008
Recognition & Achievements: Provisional Ruling Council, Grand Commander of the Order of
the Niger, 1998; Forces Service Star; Meritorious Service Star; Distinguished Service Star;
National Service Medal; General Service Medal; Defence Service Medal; Pass Staff College
Hobbies: Squash, hockey, hunting and jogging.
Name: BAMAIYI, Major-General Gomo Musa Magana (rtd)

Profession: Soldier, farmer
Home Town: Zuru
Education: UMS, Zuru, 1948-52; UMS, Jebba, 1953-54; Bida Government Teachers' College,
1963-66; Ahmadu Bello University, 1980-81.
Career: Pioneer Instructor, Company Commands, Course, Infantry Centre and School, 1978-80;
Commanding Officer, 146 Battalion, 1981-83; Deputy Commandant, Depot, Nigerian Army,
1984-85; Commander 13 Amphibious Brigade, 1985-86; Commander 31 Airborne Brigade,
1986-88; Commandant Depot, Nigerian Army, 1988-90; Chief of Air Staff and Contingent
Command ECOMOG 1991-92; Command Sector, North, United Nations Protection Force, 1992-
93; Commander, Training and Doctrine, 1993-94; Chairman/CEO, National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, 1994-99; Chairman, HONLEA Africa, since April 1998
Institutional Membership: International Commission on Narcotics Drugs, April 1994.
Recognition & Achievements: United Nations Protection Force Medal; ECOMOG Medal.
Publication: Enhancing National Security through the Establishment of the National Guards,
Magayakin Zuru designates 1995. former President, Polo Club, Zaria.
Hobbies: Shooting, music
Name: BAMALLI, Major General Nuhu

Profession: Soldier, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Pjsc, Psc (+), 'g', fwc, Dss, Fss, Mss, Rm, Gsm,
MNIM, AIP, M.Sc
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 15, 1954-2006
Education: Nigerian Military School, 1964-72; Nigerian Defence Academy, 1973-75; Federal
University of Technology, Owerri, 1997-98; Imo State University, Owerri, 1998-99; University
of Ibadan, 2001-2002; Attended several courses nationally and internationally
Career: 2 Lt and BC/Training Officer, 1976-77; Lt. appointed Adj/BC, 1977-78; Ag 2ic, 1978-
79; Captain Instr/ Coy Officer, So-CBC and Battery Commander, NDA/34 Special Artillery
Brigade, 1979-84; ADC Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery Headquarters,
1984-85; Major GS02 Staff Duties/ Plans, 1986-87; Training and Plans, 1988; Staff Officer to
the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1988-90; promoted/Lt.Col. and appointed ADC to the
President, 1991-93; Commanding Officer 322 Field Artillery Regiment, Benin City, 1993-94;
Directing Staff, Senior Division, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1994-96; SOI welfare
services, DOAA, AHQ, 1996; Col. and COL Personnel Services, 1996-97; Brigade Commander,
34 Field Artillery Brigade, Owerri, 1997-2000; Brigadier General and d-Director, Operations,
Defence Headquarters, 2001-02; Coordinator, Curriculum Review Team, Command and Staff
College, Jaji, 2002-03; Sector West/Nigerian Contingent Commander, UNAMSIL, Sieraleone,
2003-04; Major General and Commander, Northern Command/Nigerian Contingent, 2004; d-
Commandant and Director, of Studies, National War College, Abuja, since 2005
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Associate, Institute of Personnel
Management of Nigeria Fellow, of the War College
Recognition & Achievements: Silver Medal for the best Army Cadet of 14 Regular Course,
NDA., 1974; Commendation Certificates, Chief of Army Staff, 1988 and for outstanding
performance at Commanding Officers Course, 1994; Mr. President award, Best graduating
National War College, 2001; COAS award, for Best Research paper in Land Operations,
National War College Abuja; IGP award for Best Research paper on Internal Security, National
War College, Abuja; Defence Service Star; Forces Service Star; Meritorious Service Star;
Republic Medal; General Services Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal Commander of the Independence
Order of Equatorial Guinea CIOEG; United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL0
Medal (Numer 13).
Name: BAMGBOLA, Alexander Oyewole

Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MBA
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA,
American Institute of Banking, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Manchester Business School,
England
Career: International banking officer and assistant vice-president, First National Bank of
Boston, Boston, USA, later assistant general manager, Nigerian-American Merchant Bank,
appointed general manager, Corporate Finance Division, Nigerian-American Merchant Bank,
deputy managing director, since 1986; associate, Institute of Bankers
Name: BAMGBOSE, Chief Adejimi Sylvester
Profession: Administrator, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc, M.Sc
Home Town: Ebute-Metta
Education: Holy Cross School, Lagos, 1953-60; C.M.S. Bariga, Lagos, 1961-65; Curtington
University College Liberia, 1969-72; Tuskegee Institute,Alabama, USA, 1972-75; Washington
State University, USA, 1975
Career: Lecturer, Chicago State University, 1976-79; Chairman, Science Department, St.
Francis Desales Vocational High School, 1979-82; Head, Department Science Technology,
1983-90; Director, School of Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi; Vice Rector, Federal
Polytechnic, Bauchi, 1990-91; Acting, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, 1991-92; Substantive Rector,
Federal Polytechnic Ede, 1999-2000; currently, Chief Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic, Ede on
Sabbatical U.S.A
Institutional Membership: American Chemistry Society; American Institute of Chemists;
Chemical Society of Nigeria; Quality Control Society for Nigerian Science Teachers Association
of Nigeria
Recognition & Achievements: Admitted into Gamma Alpha Delta, Honour Society, Cuttington
University College, Liberia, 1969; President award for all round student, Cuttington University
College, Liberia, 1969; Beta Kappa Chi National Honour Society, Tuskegee Institute Alabama,
U.SA, 1972; Carver Research Fellow, Tuskegee-Institute, Alabama, 1972; Akewela of Edeland,
Osun State; Publication:The Process of Staff Development Programme and Evaluation,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1983; Kinetics of the Uncatalysed Reactions Between Ceric IV,
and Arsenic III in Acid Solution, Tukegee Institute, U.S.A, 1972;President, Rotary Club Bauchi;
Rotary Club Osogbo
Hobbies: Tennis
Name: BAMGBOSE, Professor, Ayo

Profession: Professor emeritus, linguist
Home Town: Odopotu
Education: Bethlehem School, Odopotu, Ogun State, 1937-42; Emmanuel School, Isonyin,
1943-44; St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1948-51; University College, Ibadan, now University of
Ibadan (in special relationship with the University of London), 1957-60; University of London,
Summer School, 1959; University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 1960-63
Career: Teacher in various primary, secondary and teacher training colleges, 1952-57; Lecturer,
University of Ibadan, 1963-66; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1966-68; Sub-Dean,
Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, 1966-69; Professor, University of Ibadan, 1968-90;
visiting Professor, Linguistic Institute, University of Illino is, Urbana-Champaign, 1978;
Visiting Professor, Hamburg University, West Germany, 1979-80; visiting f., Lare Hall,
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1978-88; Professor, Emeritus, University of Ibadan,
1993; George A. Miller visiting Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993-94;
visiting Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1994-95; Senate Member,
University of Ibadan, 1967-78; Council Member, University of Ibadan, 1986-90; Warden, Post-
Graduate Hall, 1968-69; Head, Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of
Ibadan, 1969-75, 1977-81; Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, 1971-73; Chairman, Jos
Campus Committee, 1971-72; Master, Post-Graduate Hall, 1976-78; Chairman, Senate
Committee on General Studies Programme, 1986-90; Senate Publications Committee, 1988-90;
Member, Western Nigeria Ministry of Education Committee on Yoruba Orthography, 1966-69;
mm/Chairman, National Language Centre Working Committee, 1968-79; Consultant Linguist to
the National Language Centre on the Technical Technology Project, the new "Wazobia" Project,
1968-79; moderator, West African Examination Council (WAEC) "A" level in Yoruba; Chief
Moderator, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board. English Language paper, 1978-87
Institutional Membership: Presidential Committee on the Implementation of the
Recommendation of the Seminar on the National Question in Nigeria, 1987; Joint Admission
and Matriculation Board, representing University of Ibadan, 1977-87 , President, Scholarly
Publishers Association of Nigeria, 1988-90; Chairman, Working Committee, National Institute
for Nigerian Languages, 1991; Consultant, Ford Foundation on Survey of English Language
Teaching in Nigeria, 1966; English Language Needs for junior members of the School of Law
and Administration in Kinshasha, Zaire, 1968; expert, United Nations Educational and Scientific
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) conferences on the following: Roundtable Meeting of Experts
on the Role of Linguistics and Socio-Linguistics in Language Education and Policy, Paris, 1971;
meeting of specialists in Anthropology and Language Science, Paris, 1974; meeting of Experts
on Diversification of Methods and Techniques for Teaching a Second Language, Paris, 1975;
Member, of the following Editorial Boards: Journal of African Languages; ODU, A Journal of
West African Studies; Indian Journal of Linguistics; African Languages, Ife Studies in English
Language; IDEAL-Issues and Developments in English Applied Linguistics; Ilorin Journal of
Language and Literature; honorary secretary, Philosophical Society, University of Ibadan, 1965-
67; Secretary, treasurer, West African Linguistics Society, 1965-72; Chairman, Regency
Insurance Company Ltd; President, West African Linguistic Society, 1976-82; mm./executive,
Permanent International Committee of Linguistics, since 1977; President, Yoruba Studies
Association, 1981-86; Interim Committee of the Association of University Teachers of African
Languages, since 1982; protem President, Nigerian Academy of Letters, since 1991; visiting
proFellow:Leipzig University, Germany, since 1997.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Yoruba Orthography, Ibadan University Press,
1965; A Grammar of Yoruba (West African Language Monographs No. 5), Cambridge
University Press, 1966; Report of the Yoruba Orthography Committee, (ed) Government Printer,
Ibadan, 1969; A Short Yoruba Grammar, Heinemann, 1967; The Yoruba Verb Phrase, (ed)
Ibadan University Press, 1972; Mother Tongue education The West African Experience, (ed)
Hodder and Stoughton, London, The UNESCO Press, Paris, 1976. Western Nigerian Government
Scholarship, 1957-60; English Department Prize for the Session, 1957-58; University of Ibadan
Fellowship for the Summer School Literature, University of London, 1959; University of Ibadan
Post-Graduate Scholarship tenable at the University of Edinburg, 1960-63; Ford Foundation
Study/Travel Award for study leave in the United States. 1970-71; Ford Foundation
Study/Travel Award for the Linguistic Inst itute, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, .1977; Fellowship for
Visiting Professorship, Hamburg University, Germany, 1979-80; Clare Hall, Cambridge
University Foundation Fellowship, 1987-88; British Council fellowship, 1987-88; Nigerian
National Order, 1990.
Hobbies: Music, travelling, computing
Address: 19A, University, Crescent, Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State
Name: BAMGBOSE, Professor Samuel Olusegun Akindele

Profession: Pharmacologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, PhD
Education: Ajara Badagry Local School, Lagos State, Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, University
of Ibadan, Oyo State
Career: Demonstrator, medical and veterinary classes, University of Ibadan, 1966-68, assistant
lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1966-69, research fellow, University of Toronto, Canada, 1969-
70, lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1970-74, senior lecturer, Pharmacology, University of Ibadan,
1974-75, senior lecturer, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1975-78, appointed
professor, Pharmacology, University of Lagos, 1978, head, Department of Pharmacology,
University of Lagos, 1978-80, dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences and Pharmacy, University
of Lagos, 1980-84
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology since 1979, Science Association of Nigeria,
West African Society for Pharmacology, New York Academy of Science, British
Pharmacological Society, Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Association of Basic
Medical Scientists, International Society for Medical Plant Research, secretary, Union of Afric
Society for Pharmacology (UASP); publications: The Management of Drug Poisoning and
Overdosage (Miral Publishing Company, Lagos, 1980), Drug Interactions, Warning to Doctors
and Drug Users (John West Publications, Ikeja, Lagos, 1988)
Address: 2 Ojo Road, Igbesa, Ogun State.
Name: BAMGBOYE, Claudius Agboola

Home Town: Usi-Ekiti
Education: St Andrew's School, Usi-Ekiti, 1934, Church Missionary Society School, Ijero-Ekiti,
1935-36, St Paul's School, Ise-Ekiti, 1937, St Andrew's School, Usi-Ekiti, 1938-42, Rugby
College of Arts and Technology, England, 1956-58, Coventry Technical College, England, 1959,
Leicester Advanced College of Arts and Technology, England, 1960-63 (Intermediate Certificate
in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, graduate, British Institute of
Management, London, graduate, Purchasing Officers' Association, London, graduate, Institute of
Works Management, London)
Career: Teacher, 1943-47, joined Police Force, 1948-56, parliamentary secretary, Ministry of
Education, 1965, chairman, Federal Scholarship Board, 1965, councillor, Ero Local Government,
1977-79, minister of state for Education, 1979-82, minister of state for Health, 1982-83
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BAMIGBOYE, Colonel David Lasisi

Profession: Retired soldier
Home Town: Omu-Aran
Education: Sudan Interior Mission Primary School, Igbaja, Ilorin Middle School, Government
College, Zaria, Military Academy, Kaduna, April-October 1960, Mons Officer Cadet Training
School, Aldershot, England, 1960-61; commissioned second lieutenant, 1962, served in HQ
Second Brigade, Apapa, 1964-67 and No 2 HQ Area Command, Ibadan
Career: Former governor, Kwara State, 1967-75, in private business, Omu-Aran
Institutional Membership: Awarded UN Medal for Services with the UN in Congo
Hobbies: Tennis, photography
Name: BAMGBOYE, Professor David Kolawole

Profession: Physicist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., PhD
Home Town: Omu-Aran
Education: SDA School, Omu-Aran, 1947-48; St. Paul's School, Omu-Aran, 1949-53;
Government College, Keffi, 1954-59; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria,
1960-62; University of Ibadan, 1962-68
Career: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Ibadan, 1969; Lecturer in Physics,
University of Ibadan, 1970-73; Head, Department of Physics, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1973-77;
Senior Lecturer in Physics, University of Ilorin, 1977-81; Reader in Physics, Unilorin, 1981-83;
appointed Professor of Physics., University of Ilorin, 1983; Head, Department of Physics,
University of Ilorin, 1984-87
Institutional Membership: American Geophysical Union, 1971-74, 1982; president, Nigerian
Institute of Physics, 1977-90; member of Council, University of Ilorin, 1988-92.
Recognition & Achievements: Ford Foundation Research Fellowship Award, 1972; Fulbright
Fellowship Award, 1982; National Science Foundation of America Award, 1985-88. Publications:
Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, Co-editor Unilorin Press, 1987; Space Science and
National Development, Unilorin Press, 1987, in addition to numerous articles on physics of the
Ionosphere in national and international learned journals.
Hobbies: Photography, gardening.
Name: BAMGBOYE, Professor, Tunde

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M. Phil, Ph.D.,
Home Town: Ode-Aye, Okitipupa L.G.A
Education: Methodist School, Ode-Aye, Okitipupa LGA, Ondo State, 1951-55; Wesley
College, Ibadan,1958-61; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife 1968-
72; University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom,1973-76.
Career: High School Tutor, Methodist High School, Okitipupa,Okitipupa LGA, Ondo State,
1962-68; Teaching Assistant, University of Noctingham, United Kingdom, 1973-76; Lecturer
II/Assistant, prof.University of Ilorin, Kwara State, 1976-78; Lecturer, 1978-80; Senior,
.Lecturer. 1980-85; Associate Professor, 1985-88; Professor of Chemistry, Ondo State
University, Ado-Ekiti, 1988-90; Head, Department of Chemistry, Ondo State University, 1988-
90; Professor, Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, since 1990; Head of Department, 1994-97;
Dean of Science, since 1998 Chairman, Business Committee of Senate, University of Uyo, since
1992: Senate representative, University Research Committee,since 1992: Dean, Faculty of
Science, University of Uyo, since 1998; Chairman, T. Samuel Consultancy, since 1995
Institutional Membership: Chemical Society of Nigeria, Royal Society of Chemists, Science
Association of Nigeria,Nigeria Nutritional Society; Federal Bursary Awards, University of Ife
1969-72; British Council Tuition Scholarship, University of Noctinham, UK, 1973-76;
Commonwealth Academic Fellowship, University of Nottingham, 1987. Publication: Foundation
Chemistry, MEF Publishers, Uyo, 1997; Invitation to Chemistry, MEF Publishers, 1997. Lions
Club, Ilorin.
Hobbies: Music, singing
Name: BAMIDELE, Dr. Timothy Bola

Profession: Economist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D
Home Town: Owa-Kajola
Education: St. Michael African Church School, Agba-Ogun, Araromi Owu,1949-1954 St.
Ebenezer African Church School, Araromi-Owu, Ibadan, 1953-55; E C.W.A. School, Oke-Ode,
Kwara State, 1956; UMS Teacher Training College, Igbetti, Mokwa, 1960-62; Ilorin Teachers
College, 1964-66: University of Lagos, 1970-74; African Institute for Economic Development
and Planning, Dakar, Senegal, 1984-86; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1989-95.
Career: Assistant, Secretary II, Ministry of Cooperatives and Supplies, Kwara State, July
November 1975; Assistant, Divisional Officer, Oyun Division, 1975-77; Senior Assistant
Secretary, Kwara State Local Government Service Board, 1977-80; Deputy Liaison Officer,
Kwara State Government Liaison Office, Lagos, 1980-82; Principal Assistant Secretary,
Governor's Office, Ilorin, 1982-1983; Under Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic
Development, 1983-1984; Deputy Secretary, Finance and Administration, Ministry of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1986-88; Deputy Director, Research and Monitoring
Governor's Office, Ilorin, January-April 1989; Acting Director, Personnel Management, Ministry
of Agriculture and Natural Resources, January-August 1992, Personnel, Finance and Supply,
Governor's Office, Ilorin, 1992-93
Institutional Membership: Kwara State Local Government Assets and Liabilities Verification
Committee, January-May 1994; Permanent Member, Kwara State Public Accounts Committee
since January 1995; Head, Treasury, Doyin Group of Companies, 1995-96; General Manager,
Stafford Chemical and Industries Ltd. since 1997; Fellow, Certified Institute of Marketing in
Nigeria; Member, Nigerian Economic Society
Hobbies: football, playing lawn tennis, music, reading
Address: Block 9, Doyin Staff Quarters, Satellite Town, Lagos.
Name: BAMIGBOYE, Colonel Theophilus Oladapo

Profession: Soldier
Home Town: Omu Aran
Education: Moslem Community School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, 1956-64; St. Paul's College,
Zaria, 1965-69; Government Secondary School, Okene, 1970-71; Nigerian Defence Academy,
Kaduna, 1973; Young Officers Course (Artillery), Deolali, India, 1975-76; Regimental Survey
Officers Course, Nowshera, Pakistan, 1976-77; Young Officers Course, School of Infantry, Jaji,
April-June 1979; Company Commanders Course, School of Infantry, Jaji, January-March 1980;
Command and Staff Course (Junior Division), September-December 1980; Advance Gunnery
Staff Course, Nowshera, Pakistan, 1986-87; Command and Staff Course (Senior Division),
1987-88; Commanding Officers Course, Infantry Course, Infantry Centre and School, Jaji,
January-April 1993
Career: Instructor, Gunnery School of Artillery, 1974-76; Staff Captain A, HQ 3 Division
Artillery, Jos, 1977-79; Acting, Division Artillery Major, HQ 3 Division Artillery, Jos, 1977-79;
21/C 35 Medium Artillery Regiment, Jos, 1979-80; DAAs QMG, 3 Division Artillery Regiment,
Jos, 1981-82; Instructor in Gunnery (NASA) Kachia, 1983-85; 21/C 342 Field Artillery
Regiment, Zaria, 1985-86; Brigade Major, 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Owerri, 1987; Directing
Staff, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1989-91; Commanding Officer, 343 Air Defence
Artillery Regiment, Elele, Port Harcourt, 1991-93; Colonel Location, Headquarters, Nigerian
Team, Angola, 1995-96; Military Administrator of Bauchi State, 1996-98; Military
Administrator of Osun State, 1998
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Hobbies: Swimming and photography
Address: Oke Ajah Compound, Omu Aran, Kwara State.
Name: BAMIGBOYE, Dr. Olufemi O. Victor

Profession: Veterinarian, administrator
Home Town: Ikole
Education: St. James School, Okebola, Ibadan, 1960-62; Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, 1963-67;
Career: Veterinary Officer, Akure, 1978; George Town, Guyana, South America, 1979-82;
Resident Veterinary, Stillwater Animal Health Group, 1983-87; Managing Director, Stillwater &
Company, 1987-90; Chairman/CEO, Still Water Aviation, 1994-2000; Chairman, Stillwater
Group, since 2000
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association; National Geographical;
Lion International, 1984-87; Chairman, Social Democratic Party, Ikeja Local Government,
1990-92
Hobbies: Swimming
Name: BAMILOYE, Evang. Mike

Profession: film producer
Education: Executive Producer MT Zion Film Productions; Chairman, Board of Trustees, All
Nigeria Christian Evangelical Drama Ministry, since 1985; Producer, The Unprofitable Servant;
The Storms of Life; The Blood Covenant; I will Heal the Land; The Bride and the Devil; Attack
from Home; Just a Little Sin; The Ultimate Power; The Perilous Times; Captives; The Mighty;
Alive But Dead; Lost Forever; The Story of My Life; The Great Mistake and many others
Hobbies: Drama, counselling
Name: BAMIRO, Professor Olufemi Adebisi

Profession: Mechanical engineer, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., Ph.D
Education: Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, 1961-65; Nottingham University, England, 1968-71;
McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1972-75.
Career: Lecturer 1, University of Ibadan, 1975-78; Senior Lecturer, 1978-81; Reader, 1981-83;
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, 1983; Head, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, 1987; associate member, International Institute of Theoretical and Applied Physics,
Trieste, Italy; member, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria; member, Nigerian Soceity of
Engineers. Publications: Introductory Technology for Schools and Colleges, Books 1,2,3;
Workbook on Introductory Technology, Book 1, 2, 3; Teaching Scheme for Introductory
Technology Books 1, 2, 3.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis, squash, current affairs
Name: BAMISAIYE, Dr. Adepitan Kayode Joshua

Profession: Industrialist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A., Ph.D
Home Town: Ilogbo-Ekiti
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1947-52; University College (now University of Ibadan),
Ibadan; University of Toronto, Canada; University of Stockholm, Sweden, 1956-68.
Career: Research Fellow, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, Lagos. Chairman/Managing Director, Concorde Furniture Manufacturing
Company Limited, 1975; Chairman/Managing Director, Nigerian Charter Associates Limited since
1975.
Hobbies: Photography travels.
Name: BAMKOLE, Professor, Titus Olubode

Profession: Chemist
Education: University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1955-60; University of
Ibadan, 1961-63; University College, London, 1962; Battersea College of Technology (now
University of Surrey), UK, 1964-65.
Career: Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1961-63;
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 1964-66; Lecturer II, Department of Chemistry, University of
Ibadan, 1966-68; Lecturer 1, 1968-71; Senior Lecturer, 1971-74; Reader in Chemistry, 1974-77;
Professor, Chemistry, 1978-81; Dean, Faculty of Science, Ogun State University, 1983-86;
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ogun State University, 1986
Institutional Membership: Science Association of Nigeria, since 1963; Deputy Editor, Nigerian
Journal of Science, 1966-72. Chemical Society of Nigeria; Visiting Fulbright Senior Scientist
and Scholar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982-83.
Publication:Introductory Organic Chemistry, Daystar Press, Ibadan, co-author, 1977; Chemical
Industrialisation of Nigeria: Problems, Prospects and Strategies for its True Implementation,
University of Ibadan Press, 1983; Chemicals and Raw Materials In Nigeria's Industries (a
technical report) coauthor, 1981; in addition to over 25 articles in national and international
learned journals Chemical Society, London, since 1962
Name: BAMTEFA, Adekunle Adewale

Profession: Stage and television director actor
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A.
Home Town: Sagamu
Education: St. Paul's School, Makun, Sagamu, 1961-65; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu,
1967-71; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1974-79.
Career: Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1973-74; Assistant, Television Producer, Western
Nigerian Television, 1976-79; Television Producer and Presenter, Nigerian Television Authority,
Jos, 1979-80; Newscaster and Presenter, Radio Plateau, Jos, 1979-80; Senior Television
Producer and Director, Nigerian Television Authority, Lagos, 1980-86; General Manager,
Widespread Communications Limited, 1988-89; Executive Director, Diamond Productions
Limited, 1989-90; ceo. Kunle Bamtefa and Associates, since 1990; directed various
documentaries, such as, "Islamic Communities in Nigeria, Republic of Benin and Cameroon",
Kuwait Television, 1986; Elf Petroleum Operations in Nigeria 25th Anniversary, 1987; Lagos
State "20th Anniversary", 1987; Worldwide Television News, (London); "West German
President's Official Visit to Nigeria", 1988; Nationwide Merchant Bank, A New Outlook to
Merchant Banking, 1988; Lagos State, National Festival of Arts, 1988; Guaranty Trust Bank -
Corporate Image video, 1990; Victory Merchant, 'A New Beginning", 1991; Mobil Oil Nigeria,
Annual General Meeting, 1996. Creative Works: Sura di Tailor, Nigeria Television Authority,
Channel 10, Lagos, Entertainments Chairman, Ikoyi Club, 1994-96.
Hobbies: Music, sports, clubbing
Name: BAMUZA, Veronica Baro

Profession: Educationist, administrator
Home Town: Burutu
Education: Local Authority Primary School, Akugbene, 1952-58, St Francis Secondary Modern
School, Akugbene, 1963-65, Esenaebe Teacher Training College, Bomadi, 1965-69, College of
Education, Abraka, 1972-74 (Nigerian Certificate of Education, 1974), University of Ibadan,
1975-78
Career: Teacher, Local Authority Primary School, Akugbene, 1958-63, teacher,
Esenaebe Teacher Training College, 1970-72, teacher, Ovieraye Grammar School, Ughelli,
1974-75, teacher, Gbesa Grammar School, Ojobo, 1978-80, principal, Ayakoromo Grammar
School, 1980-81, commissioner in the Governor's Office for Information, Bendel State, 1981-82,
commissioner for Manpower Development and Establishments, Delta State, 1982-83, detained,
January-October 1984
Name: BANGUDU, Dr Ezekiel Adeniyi

Profession: Mathematician
Home Town: Odo-Ere
Education: Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri, 1950-55, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, 1956-58, University of Ibadan, 1958-62, University of Oxford, England, 1962-66
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, later senior lecturer, Kwara State College of
Technology, Ilorin, appointed senior lecturer, University of Ilorin and acting head, Department
of Mathematics
Name: BANIGO, Chief Emmanuel Ebitimi

Profession: Banker, economist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.Sc, B.A., MBA
Home Town: Warri
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1961-65; New York State University, USA, 1973; Harvard
University, USAM 1975
Career: Research Analyst/Consultant, National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge,
Massachusetts, USA; Manager, International Loan Syndications, Citicorp International Bank
Ltd. London; Second v-Chase Manhattan Bank, London; former Deputy Managing
Director/CEO, Chase Merchant Bank of Nigeria Ltd. (now Continental Merchant Bank); former
Deputy Managing Director, International Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, Lagos; former
Managing Director, International Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited; Peat Marwick Cossletton
Elliottee and Company, 1968; Chairman/CEO, AVC Fund Limited; Executive Chairman, All-
States Trust Bank Limited, 1988-2005; Chairman, Trust Mortgage Company Limited, since
1991; Member, Board, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce
Name: BANJO, Abimbola Olugboyega

Profession: Library and information consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.Sc
Home Town: Oyo
Education: St. Luke's Demonstration School, Ibadan, 1948-50; St. David's School, Kudeti,
Ibadan, 1951-54; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1955-58; Ibadan Grammar School, 1959-60; University
of Reading, Berks, England, 1961-64; University of Ibadan 1965-65; University of Lagos,
Lagos, 1969-71; University of Birmingham, England, 1977-78.
Career: Temporary Library Assistant, University of Ibadan, 1960; Trainee Assistant, Librarian,
University of Reading, England, 1964; Assistant, Serials Librarian, University of Lagos, 1965;
Head, Acquisition Department, Sub-Librarian II; Assistant, Librarian, 1965-67; Head of Lagos,
1971-73; Visiting Librarian (Africana), Northwestern University, Illinois, USA, 1970; Deputy
Chief Librarian, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, 1973-75; Acting Chief
Librarian, 1975-76; Visiting Scholar (Programme of African Studies), Northwestern University
Illinois, USA, 1988; Director, Library and Documentation Services, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, Lagos, 1976-96; Library and Information Consultant, since February 1996;
deputy Director, (exhibitions) Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture,
1976-77 ,Chairman, Africa section, Regional Activities Division 1991-93; Member, committee
on Library Resources, 1969-73, Editorial Board, Nigerian Library Association, Lagos Division,
1967-68; Editor, Lagos Librarian Bulletin of the Nigerian Library Association, Lagos Division,
1980-81; Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Libraries Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, 1983-
89
Institutional Membership: Planning Committee, Nigerian National Congress on Books, 1982-
83, National Task Force on the shortage of Books and Paper, Federal Ministry of Education,
1984, National Advisory Council, Nigerian Book Foundation, 1993; Panel on Minimum
Academic Standards for Library Science programmes, National Universities Commission,
Nigeria, 1995. Board of Trustees, Concord Press Award for Academic Publishing, since 1983,
professional board, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 1991-93;
leader, International Federation of Library Associations and Institution fact- finding mission to
South Africa, June 1993, Presd: Nigerian Library Association, 1993-98; Member, Nigerian
Society of International Affairs, since 1993; Nigeria Society of International Law, since 1973.
Chairman, Governing Council, Musical Society of Nigeria, since 1994. Publication: Social
Science Libraries in West Africa: A directory, Lagos, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs,
1987; The Potential for Military Disengagement from Politics: A Nigerian Case Study, 1966-
1979, Lagos, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1980. Federal Government Post-
Graduate scholarship 1964-65; Ford Foundation fellow, 1988; United Nations Development
Programme fellow, May-June 1988; British Council fellow, January-April 1988; fellow,
Nigerian Library Association, 1990
Recognition & Achievements: Cited in Men of Achievement, 1984; Cambridge, International
Biographical Centre, Award for Innovative and Outstanding Contribution to the Furtherance of
National and International Librarianship, International Federation of Libran Associations and
Institutions, 1993.
Hobbies: Music, reading
Address: 3, Dele Adedayo Street, off Ramat Crescent, Ogudu, GRA, Lagos.
Name: BANJO, Dr. Ademola

Profession: Consulting engineer, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 8; 1928
Education: Government School. Victoria, Cameroon, 1935-39; CMS Grammar School, Lagos,
1939-40; King's College, Lagos, 1941-46; Yaba Higher College; University of Ibadan, Ibadan,
1941-49; University of Manchester, 1953-56: Harvard University, Cambridge, United States,
1962.
Career: Designer Draughtsman, National Oil and Gas Engine Company Limited, Ashton-upon-
Lyne, England, 1952-53; Research Assistant in Metallurgy. University of Manchester, England,
1953-56; Senior Design Engineer. English Electric Company Limited, Leicester, England, 1956-
57: Research Officer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Ebute-Metta, Lagos 1957-59; Assistant,
gm: Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, Lagos, 1959 63; Acting, ceo/General Manager,
Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, Lagos, 1963-64 Deputy ceo/General Manager, Electricity
Corporation of Nigeria, Lagos, 1964-67; Head, Science and Technology Section, United Nations
Economic Commission for Africa, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, 1967-74; founding dir/Head of
Department: Technology Policy and Development Unit University of Ife, Ile-Ife; Chairman, the
Board, Dobbie, Banjo, Kafaru & Associates, Lagos, 1978-80; Chairman/Managing Director,
Niforbolt Industries Limited, Lagos, since 1976; Chairman, Technical Examination Committee,
West African Examination Council, Lagos, 1964-67
Institutional Membership: Faculty Board of Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1971-
84; Faculty Board of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, since 1974; Council of
Registered Engineers of Nigeria, Lagos, 1974-77; Member, Council, Lagos Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Lagos, since 1975; honorable life President, Lagos Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, since 1990; Member, council, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, 1977-
95; Council, Industrial Research Council of Nigeria, 1977-80; Council, Centre for Management
Development, 1977-79; Council, Lagos State Polytechnic, 1977-87; since 1990, of council,
Nigerian Institute of Management, 1978-84; Curriculum Planning Board, Ogun State University,
Ago-Iwoye, 1983-84; Senate, Lagos State University, 1984-87; African Research Prize
Committee, Haile Selassie 1 Foundation, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, African Advisory Committee,
International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya, 1970-73; Treasurer,
Association for the Advancement of Agricultural Sciences in Africa, Ethiopia, 1971-78; Science
and Technology Policy Task Force, Haile Selassie 1 University, Ethiopia, 1972-73; Chairman,
Staff Council, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, 1972-
74; Member, Executive Committee, World Foundation of Engineering Organisation, France,
1976-77; President, African Regional Standards Organisation; Fellow:Nigerian Society of
Engineers. Nigerian Institute of Management; Member, Lagos Stock Exchange, Harvard
Business School Alumni Association of Nigeria, Defunct Social Democratic Party, University of
Manchester, England, 1950. Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Full scholar, Yaba Higher College/University of Ibadan, Ibadan,
1947-49; College Prizeman, University College, Ibadan, 1948; Commonwealth Development
Fund Scholar, University of Manchester, England, 1949-52; First Year Prizeman, Faculty of
Technology
Hobbies: Music, photography, languages
Address: 1, Aromire Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos
Telephone: 234-1-4925854
Name: BANJO, Dr. Olumide Adebayo

Profession: Consultant radiologist
Home Town: Oyo Town
Education: St. Andrew's Infant School, Oyo, 1936-38; St. Andrew's Primary School, Oyo 1939-
42; CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1943-48; Norwich City College, Norwich, UK, 1951-52;
King's College Medical School, New Castle-Upon-Tyne, Uk, 1952:57; Bristol University,
Bristol, 1960-62; School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, 1963.
Career: Clerk, Ministry of Lands and Surveys, Eagos, 1949-50; Laboratory Technician, General
Hospital, Lagos, 1950-51; House Surgeon, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,
UK, 1957-58; House Physician, Ingham Infirmary, Southshields, 1958; Medical Officer,
Ministry of Health, defunct Western State, Ibadan, 1958-61; Senior Medical Officer, Ministry of
Health, defunct Western State, 1961-66; Consultant Radiologist, Ministry of Health, defunct
Western State, 1966-69; Visiting Consultant Radiologist, Military Hospital, Oke-Ado, Ibadan,
1966-83; Senior Consultant, Ministry of Health, defunct Western State, 1969-73; Chief
Consultant Radiologist, Ministry of Health, defunct Western State, 1973-76; Chief
Consultant/Medical Director, Jokotola Memorial Infirmary, Ibadan, since July 1976; Part-time
Deputy Chairman, Oyo State Health Council, 1979-81
Institutional Membership: Board of Management, University College Hospital, 1976; Royal
College of Surgeons, England, Royal College of Physicians, London,1962: Fellow, Royal
Society of Medicine Edinburgh, 1965; Nigerian Medical College in Radiology, 1966; West
African College of Surgeons, 1978;Member, British Medical Association, Royal College of
Radiologists,England; Diocesan Medical Adviser, Anglican Diocese, Ibadan; national President,
Nigerian Medical Association, 1957-71; 1975-77; Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association,
1981-83, Examining Board in Radiology, Nigerian Medical College; President, Confederation of
African Medical Association and Societies, 1981-83; Member, Executive Board, Confederation
of African Medical Association and Societies, Faculty of Radiologists, England; Chairman,
Faculty of Radiology in the National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria; Member, of
Senate, National Medical College, Governing Council, National Medical College; President,
Nigerian Society of Radiologists, 1984-87; National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria.
1985-87; Oyo State Council of Boys Brigade; Commissioner, Medical Duties. Oyo State Scout
Council Headquarters; Member, National Council for Social Work in Nigeria, Western State
Football Association, 1996; Chairman, Association of Sports Medicine, Western Nigeria; Vice
President, Ibadan Chamber of Commerce, 1980-82. Ibadan Recreation Club
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: An Introduction to Tropical Diseases, 1965; I was a
Locum
Hobbies: Gardening, music, lawn tennis, football, motoring
Name: BANJO, Hon. Stephen Adedapo
Profession: Company manager, politician
Home Town: Epe Central
Education: Institute of Management, Harron Technical College, London, U.K
Career: Manager, Sab Farm Products ltd, Epe; Chairman, Epe Local Government; Member,
House of Representatives for Epe Central, Federal Constituency, on Alliance for Democracy
platform, since 1999
Hobbies: Community issues, current affairs
Address: 82, Ayetoro Road, Epe, Lagos.
Name: BANJO, Professor, Ayodeji Ladipo

Profession: Linguist, Professor, emeritus
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, M.A, Dip.Ed. M.A, Ph.D
Education: St. Andrew's Practicing School, Oyo, Oyo State, 1938-44; St. John's School,
Aroloya, Lagos, 1945; Christ Church Cathedral School, Lagos, 1946; CMS Grammar School,
Lagos, 1947; Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1948-51; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Ibadan, 1953-55; University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1955-59; University of Leeds,
England, 1959-60; University of Leeds, England, 1964-65; University of California, Los
Angeles, USA, 1965-66; University of Ibadan (part-time), 1966-69
Career: Education Officer, Western Nigeria, 1960-64; Senior Education Officer, Western
Nigeria, 1966; Lecturer, Department of English, University of Ibadan, 1966-71; Senior Lecturer,
Department of English, University of Ibadan, 1971-73; Reader, English Language, University of
Ibadan, 1973-75; Professor, Department of English, University of Ibadan, 1975-77; Emeritus,
University of Ibadan, since 1997; visiting Professor, University of the West Indies at Cave Hill,
Barbados, 1980-81; visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge Research Centre for
English/Applied Linguistics, 1992; visiting Professor, Agder College, Kristiansand, Norway,
1993; External Examiner University of Lagos, 1973-76; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-
77; 1982; Bayero University, Kano, 1975-78; University of Ife, 1978; University of Jos, 1979;
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, 1977-79; Njala University College, University
of Sierra Leone, 1976-79; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1982-83; University of Botswana,
Gaborone, 1985-87; University of Swaziland, 1990-93; chief examiner in English Language for
West African Examination Council, 1971-79; Chairman, International Panel on English
Language (WAEC) 1979-81, National Committee on English Language (WAEC) 1978-79; chief
examiner in English for the Public Service Entrance Examination to the Administrative Class,
1975-79; moderator for the same examination, since 1981
Institutional Membership: Advisory Committee on the National Language Centre, 1980-86,
Governing Council, Nigerian French Language Village, since 1992; Governing Council, Ondo
State University (now University of Ado-Ekiti), Ekiti State; Co-Director, Reading Centre,
University of Ibadan, 1966-70; Director, reading Centre, University of Ibadan, 1970-72; Acting
Head, Department of English, University of Ibadan, 1973-74; Head, Department of English,
University of Ibadan, 1981; Dean, Faculty of Arts, 1977-79; Chairman, Committee of Deans,
University of Ibadan, 1978-79; c/Managing Editor, The Tower, University of Ibadan, 1979-80;
President, Philosophical Society, University of Ibadan, 1978-80; Deputy Vice Chancellor,
University of Ibadan, 1981-83; Acting, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, 1983-84; Vice
Chancellor, University of Ibadan, 1984-91; Chairman, Committee of Vice Chancellor, of
Nigerian Universities, 1989-90; nresd. Nigeria English Studies Association, 1968-78; presd:
West African Modern Language Association, 1980; Vice President, Yoruba Studies Association,
1979-82; President, Nigerian Academy of Letters till August 2002, Vice President, International
Federation of Modern Languages and Literatures, 1986-90; Director, Spectrum Books, Ibadan,
since 1997; Director, Blackwell Safari, since 1997; now Professor, Emeritus (retired),
University of Ibadan; pro-chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, since April 2000; Reappointed
Pro-Chancellor Adjudged the best Pro- Chancellor Nigerian Universities, 2004
Recognition & Achievements: Nigeria Academy of Letters; Commander of the Niger, 2001;
Publication:Co-author, New Oxford English Course, Books 1-6, Oxford University Press,
London; Oxford Secondary English Course, Book 1-6, (1977-79) Oxford University Press,
London; English for Primary Schools, (1987-93), Spectrum Books, Ibadan; Making a Virtue of
Necessity, (1996): An Overview of the English Language in Nigeria, Ibadan University Press; In
the Saddle: A vice-chancellor's Story (1997), Spectrum Books, Professor emeritus, University of
Ibadan, 1997. Ibadan Dining Club, 1994-98; Secretary, 1993 Committee, 1993-97.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, photography, and music
Address: 12, Oluga Street, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State
Name: BANJOKO, Dr. Moses Okunuga

Profession: Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, Chairman, B
Home Town: Odogbolu
Education: CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1949-54; Aston Technical College, Birmingham,
1959-60; University of Manchester, England, 1960-66; Royal College Obstetrician and
Gynaecology, United Kingdom; College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
Lagos, 1975-78.
Career: Consultant, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1975;
Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1975-78; Chief Medical Director, Mainland Specialist
Clinic/Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, since 1978
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, England, 1970; American College of
Endoscopists, USA, 1975; Fellow, Nigerian Medical College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
1975; West African College of Surgeons, 1975; Royal College Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,
England, 1983, International College of Surgeons
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Social Aspects of Female Infertility in Nigeria,
University of North Carolina, USA; and several articles in national and international learned
journals
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis
Name: BANJOKO, Professor, Olayinka

Education: Christ Church School, Mapo, Ibadan, 1950-51; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, 1952-
56; Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta, 1957-58; University College, Ibadan, (now
University of Ibadan), 1959-62; University College, London, 1964-65.
Career: Lecturer, University of Lagos, Lagos, 1965-75; Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos,
Lagos, 1975-84; first Sub-Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Lagos, 1980-82;
Associate Professor, Chemistry, 1984-91; Professor, Chemistry, since 1991; Head, Department
of Chemistry, since 1995
Institutional Membership: , Chemical Society of Nigeria, Science Association of Nigeria,
Publication:co-author, Model Chemistry Questions with Detailed Answers for Senior Secondary
Schools and First Year University Students, 1993; Understanding Chemistry: An Explanation of
Facts, Concepts, Patterns and Principles for Senior Secondary School Certificates and First Year
University Examinations, 1995. Billiards Group, University of Ibadan Staff Club, Ibadan.
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis, billiards, reading
Address: 1, Masaba Close, University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos
Name: BANKOLE, Alani

Profession: Businessman, politician
Home Town: Iporo Bankole
Education: St. Peters Day School, Ake, Abeokuta; St. Leo's Secondary Modern School, Ibara;
Abeokuta; Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta, Achimota College, Ghana
Career: Deputy Chairman, National Party of Nigeria, 1978; Gubernatorial Candidate for Ogun
State, 1983; Member, Presidential Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution; Deputy National
Chairman, All Nigeria Peoples Party; Chairman/Managing Director, Freight Agencies, IML Air
Charter and many others
Recognition & Achievements: Seriki Jagunmolu of Egbaland
Hobbies: Philanthropy, reading, discussing current affairs.
Name: BANK-ANTHONY, Sir Mobolaji

Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, Church Missionary Society Grammar School,
Lagos, Ijebu-Ode Grammar School
Career: Postal clerk, Department of Posts and Telegraphs, 1924-32, business executive, 1940-
44, chairman, The Nigerian Marble Industries, chairman, M de Banks Transport, M de Banks
Brothers, Boroni Prowe, chairman, Mobil Oil (Exploration) Nigeria, chairman, British Insulated
Callender Cables, chairman, Press Metal Works, chairman, Aero Contractors of Nigeria,
chairman, Tourist Company of Nigeria, chairman, Nigerian Stock Exchange, 1966
Institutional Membership: Institute of Directors, London, fellow, Royal Society of Arts,
London, president, Lagos Young Men's Christian Association; Ba'Loro of Lagos; Commander of
the Federal Republic, 1990
Recognition & Achievements: Stella della Solidarieta Italiana de la Classe, 1957, Officer,
Order of the British Empire, 1958, Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire, 1962,
Excellent Order of Merit by Italy, 1988; awarded Honorary LLD, University of Ibadan, awarded
Doctor of Literature, Amadu Bello University, Zaria, 1988
Hobbies: Working, reading, dancing
Address: Fountain Pen House, Okotie Eboh Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: BANKOLE, Chief Bodunde Samuel

Profession: Lawyer, publisher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, LL.B, B.L
Home Town: Isan-Ekiti
Education: Baptist Day School, Jos, Plateau State, 1950-57; Ahmadiya Grammar School,
Ibadan, 1958-62; Government College, Ibadan, 1963-64; University of Lagos, 1966-69, 1971-73;
Obafemi Awolowo University, 1973-74; University of Lagos, 1978-83; Nigeria Law School,
1983
Career: News Assistant /Reporter, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Ibadan, Lagos, 1964-66;
Reporter/ Sub-Editor, 1969-70; Current Affairs Officer/Producer, 1970-72; Senior Current
Affairs Officer, 1972-75; Assistant, Registrar, Vice-Chancellor's Office, University of Lagos,
1975-76; Lecturer, Broadcast Journalism, University of Lagos, 1976-78; Senior Assistant
Registrar, 1976-78; Principal Assistant, Registrar, 1978-80; Chief Editor, University of Lagos
Press, 1980-83; Acting Director, University of Lagos Press, 1983-87; Managing Director,
University of Lagos Press, since 1987; rapporteur/Member, The Resolution Drafting Committee
of the first Nigeria National Congress on Books, 1983; rapporteur-general to the first Annual
Conference of the Nigeria Book Foundation, Lagos, 1983; honorary consultant-editor/Member,
Editorial Board, Nigeria Court of Appeal Reports; editorial consultant, Modus International Law
and Business Quarterly; editor, University Administrator, 1983-90; chief examiner, Principle of
Law for the Insurance Institute of Nigeria, 1992-94; Teacher/Examiner, Nigerian Institute of
Bankers and Financial Institution Training Centre, 1986-96; Consultant, law publishing firm of
MIJ Professional Publishers, 1995; resource person in Law to the Institute of Export of Nigeria
Professional Programme, 1994-98; member, Institute of Management: member, Nigerian Bar
Association; Member, Association of Nigeria University Administrators, Nigeria Institute of
Public Relations
Institutional Membership: Vice President, International Association of Scholarly Publishers,
1990-94: Vice President, Honourable Legal Adviser, Nigerian Publishers Association. 1995-98;
founding member, African Book Collective; President, Nigerian Publisher Association, 1998-
2000; member/secretary, Scholarly Publishers Association of Nigeria, Publication:A history of
the University of Lagos, University of Lagos Press, 1988; University of Lagos, a Brochure,
1976, 1977-80; University of Lagos Dairy, 1976-77, 1977-80; Endowment Brochure, University
of Lagos, 1988; Student Handbook, 1977-78; University of Lagos Gazettes, 1976-77; Coloured
View Cards on the University of Lagos, 1977; University of Lagos Calendar, 1975, 1977-79;
Lagos University Press Guide to Authors. 1981. Publication:Bodunde Bankole, Publishing and
the Law, Nigerian Current Law Review, 1987; Bodunde Bankole, Another type of Scholarly
Publishing, IASP Newsletter, No 5, 1987, P.7; Copyrig Another Look, In Books Vol. 1 No 2,
1988, P.9; Indigenous Publishing of Tertiary Level Books-Issues and Problems The African
Book Record. Oxford, U.K. Vol. XI No. 4, 1995; University Presses in the Service of God and
Mammon. The Nigerian Publisher Vol. 1, 1985; Universities under the Military, 1966-79;
Financing the Universities, Sunday Times 1978, p. 12, and several others
Recognition & Achievements: West German Academic Exchange Service Scholar, University
of Lagos, 1967-69; University of Lagos Post-graduate Scholar, 1972-73; British Council
Technical Assistant Awards, 1972, 1981, 1986; Inter University Council Grant. 1976; State
Department, Washington International Visitors Programme Award, 1976; Ford Foundation Grant
to participate as member of a Working Group on Export Marketing and Distribution for African
Books, 1985; Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1990 Baba Ewe of Anglican
Church (St. Paul's) Isan Ekiti, 1996.
Hobbies: Singing, listening to music, walking
Address: 7, Egbado Close, Iju Gate, Iju Water Works, Lagos State
Name: BANKOLE, Chief David Olayinka

Home Town: Okeodan, Egbado-Ifonyin Local Government Area
Education: St Peter's School, Lagos, 1939-42, St James's Central School, Okeodan, 1942-45,
Government Teachers' Training College, Ibadan, Rural Education College, Akure
Career: Teacher, later headmaster, elected member, House of Representatives for
Egbado/Ifonyin/Ilaro, 1979-83; member, Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Gardening, poultry farming
Address: Okeodan, Egbado-Ifonyin Local Government Area, Ogun State
Name: BANKOLE, Ezekiel Bejide

Profession: Library consultant, publisher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MLS
Home Town: Isan Ekiti
Education: St. Paul's Church Missionary Society School, Isan-Ekiti, 1932-33; St. Peters CMS
School, Aiyede-Ekit. 1934-35; Akoko Jubilee Central School, Ado-Ekiti, 1938-39
Loughborough College of Further Education, England, 1954-56 Syracuse University, New York,
USA, 1962-64.
Career: School Teacher 1940-47; Clerical Officer, Central Medical Library, Yaba, 1947-50
Library Assistant, Central Medical Library Department, Yaba, 1950-57 Assistant, Librarian and
later, Medical Librarian, University of Ibadan Library, 1957-59; Agricultural Librarian, Ministry
of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, 1959-62; Medical Librarian,
University of Ibadan, 1964-66; Acting, Librarian, University of Lagos Library, 1966-69;
University Librarian, 1969-82; Chairman, /Director, Libriservice Limited (Library Consultants,
Publishers and Suppliers), Lagos, since 1982; associate, Library Association, UK British Library
Association, American Library Association, Nigerian Library Association, Beta Phi Mu;
Publication:Nigerian Libraries, 1966-76, Editor, in addition to numerous articles in learned
journals
Hobbies: Gardening, walking, photography
Name: BANKOLE, Gabriel Afolabi Olukayode

Home Town: Ogere
Education: Wesley School Ogere Remo, Ogun State, 1950-56; Remo Secondary School,
Shagamu Remo, Ogun State, 1956-60; School of Pharmacy, U.K, 1969-72; University Tutorial
College Oxford Street London, 1967-68;
Career: Materials Control Manager, 1976-78; Production Manager, 1979-83; Production
Director, 1984-94; ceo. Gafeok Internal Venture Ltd; Non Executive Director, Rhodia Nigeria
Ltd
Institutional Membership: Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; Institute of Pharmacy
Management UK; Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria; Institute of Managers; Lagos Country
Club; Ogere Club
Hobbies: Reading, hunting and fishing
Address: 13, Sobowale Street off Akowonjo Road, Akowonjo, Lagos
Name: BANKOLE, Olawale

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
Home Town: Igan Alade
Education: St Paul's College, Abeokuta, 1961-62, College of Education, University of Ife, Ondo
Campus, 1964-66, University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos, 1968-71
Career: Teacher, 1955-68, merchan dise controller, Kingsway Stores, Lagos, 1971-75,
marketing manager, Longman (Nigeria) Ltd, Ikeja, 1975-78, commissioner for Education, Ogun
State, 1978-79
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, 1974, member, Institute of
Marketing, 1975; Balogun of Igan-Alade
Hobbies: Photography, farming
Address: Quarter 218, GTC, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Name: BANKOLE, Professor Michael Akintayo

Profession: Surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BS
Home Town: Akure
Education: Government College, Ibadan, 1948-53, University College, Ibadan, 1953-60; fellow,
Cardiovascular Surgery, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1966-67,
instructor, Paediatric Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1967-68, lecturer,
Paediatric Surgery, Ibadan, 1968-69
Career: Senior lecturer, 1969-70, fellow, Cardiovascular Research, Harvard University, 1970-
71, locum consultant, Paediatric Surgery, 1971-72, appointed professor of Paediatric Surgery,
University of Ife, 1972; appointed College Registrar, National Post Graduate Medical College of
Nigerian, 1985
Institutional Membership: International College of Surgeons, 1971, fellow, American College
of Surgeons, 1974
Hobbies: Reading, photography
Address: National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, 96 Apapa Road, PMB 1049,
Ebute-Metta
Telephone: 844301.
Name: BANNEY, Dr Feke Charles

Home Town: Oleh
State of Origin: Cross River State
Education: St Louis Catholic School, Ashaka, 1936-47, National College, Aronziduogu, 1949-54,
Institute of Professional Studies, Ibadan, 1957-60, University of London, England, 1961-64,
Open University, Buckinghamshire, England, 1969-71, Hind College of Homoeopathy Isonipat,
India
Career: Principal, Holy Saviour's College, Isolo, Lagos, 1965-68, principal, Christ Commercial
College, 1968-69, principal, Federal Comprehensive College, Yaba, 1969-70, departmental head,
Nigerian Institute of Technology, Asaba, 1972-74, director of Administration, BUTC Ltd, Jos,
appointed executive director of Studies, Plateau Institute of Professional Studies
Institutional Membership: Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London, associate, College of
Preceptors, London, member, Institute of Administrative Accounting and Data Processing,
London, member, Nigerian Institute of Internal Auditors
Recognition & Achievements: Eki-Logbo of Oleh
Hobbies: Football, singing
Address: J34A Zaria Road Bye-Pass, PO Box 1081, Jos, Plateau State
Name: BANRE, Hon. Shuaib Yahaya

Home Town: Banre
Career: Farmer, businessman, party Secretary, Banre Local Government Area, 1990-91;
Member, House of Representatives for Banre/Zango, Federal Constituency on the Platfrom of
Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Name: BAPPA, Alhaji Baba Abubakar Sadiq Dan

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 1920
Home Town: Kano
Education: Shahuci School, Kano Middle School, 1929-34, Kaduna College, Zaria
Career: Licenced produce buying agent, 1948, elected member, Federal House of
Representatives, 1951-66, Pilgrims' agent, 1962-69, civil commissioner, Kano State, 1968-72, in
private textile business; president, Alliance Francaise de Kano, board member, Nigerian Institute
of Management, member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce
Institutional Membership: Kano Chamber of Commerce, member, National Council of Social
Work in Nigeria; member, Common wealth Chambers of Commerce, member, West African
Chambers of Commerce, member, Red Cross Society
Name: BAPPA, Alhaji Sarki Adamu

Home Town: Kano
Education: Dawakin Kudu Elementary School, 1946-51, Kano Middle School, later Kano
Provincial Secondary School, 1951-55, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1956-57, Luton
College of Technology, England, 1969-71, Bolton Institute of Technology, England, 1972-75
(Higher National Diploma in Marketing and Public Administration, Diploma of the Institute of
Marketing)
Career: Assistant manager-in-training, L & K Trading Company, Kano, 1957, accounting
assistant, Kano Native Authority Treasury, 1957-60, assistant chief clerk and councillor for
Finance, Kano Native Authority, 1960-61, personal secretary to the Nigerian Ambassador to
Guinea, later stores supervisor, UTC Motors, Kano, stores supervisor, Ministry of Education,
Kano State, senior stores officer, Kano Textile Printers, local government councillor, elected
member, House of Representatives, 1979-83; member, People's Redemption Party, 1978-83
Institutional Membership: International Institute of Marketing
Hobbies: Horse riding
Name: BARAJE, Zachary

Education: S.I.M ECWA Primary School, Diko, 1958-63; Government Secondary School,
Abuja, 1963-67; Marine Engineering School, Lokoja, 1968-69; National Institute for Sports,
1979; 1980; 1982.
Career: Player, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Onitsha, 1971-74; 1 Division Football Club, N.A.
Kaduna, 1973-74; 2 Division The Tigers) Ibadan, 1975-76; Armed Forces Team (Defence Stars),
1977; Asaba Textile Mills Football Club, 1978; Niger Tornadoes Football Club, Minna, 1979;
Julius Berger Football Club, Lagos, 1980; Super Eagles Team, 1979; 1982; Coach, Niger
Tornadoes Football Club, Minna, 1984; Chief Coach, Zuma Rocks Football Ciub, Abuja, 1984;
Chief Coach/Team Manager, NNPC Football Club, Kaduna, 1985; Chief Coach, Jos
International Breweries, 1986-88; Chief Coach/Team Manager, Gombe United, Gombe, 1994;
Assistant, Technical Adviser, Kwasu Bomber, Ilorin, 1985; Chief Coach, Katsina United,
Katsina, 1995; Chief Coach, Al-Hilal, Oman, 1995-96; Chief Coach, Katsina United, Katsina,
May 1996; Chief Coach, 3SC, Ibadan, 1997-98.
Name: BARANGO-TARIAH, Godfrey Goldie Francis

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MCP
Education: St Michael's Anglican School, Buguma, 1932-38, Kalahari National College,
Buguma, 1938-42, Correspondence Course, Wolsey Hall, Oxford, England, 1948-51, St Charles
Teachers' Training College, Onitsha, 1951 (Teachers' Senior Certificate, 1951), Government
Technical Institute, Enugu, 1952-53 (Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Commerce, 1952),
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973
Career: Proprietor, manager and principal of schools, Eastern Nigeria, 1946-68, counsellor,
census officer and American Peace Corps teachers' co-ordinator, 1956-66, publicity secretary,
Association of African Proprietors of Commercial Schools, 1956-66, founder and principal,
King's College of Commerce, Buguma, 1969-75, honorary commissioner, Teaching Service
Commission, 197
Institutional Membership: Royal Geographical Society, 1953, fellow, Royal Economic
Society, London, 1955; member, National Council of Nigeria and Cameroons, 1960-62, member,
Rivers Chiefs and Peoples Party, 1964-66; member, Nigeria English Studies Association, 1971-
75, member, International Biographical Association, Cambridge, 1975-77, representative of
Nigeria, International Conventions on Arts and Communications, New York and Washington,
1975-76, representative, Associated Examining Board, GCE, Rivers State
Recognition & Achievements: Traditional chieftaincy for leadership, chief of Buguma,
Kalahari, Certificate of Merit for Distinguished Service to the Community, Cambridge, 1976;
publications: contributor, Dictionary of African Biography, Dictionary of Men of Achievement,
Dictionary of International Biography
Hobbies: Music, journalism
Address: 4A Nzimiro Street, Amadi Flat Layout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Name: BARATA, Hon. Ahmed Hassan

Profession: Dip; businessman, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 13, I960
Home Town: Shellang
Education: State Polytechnic, Yola
Career: Engaged in private business; Member, House of Representatives, 1992-93; Vice
Chairman, Local Council, 1991; House of Representatives, for Guyuk/Shelleng Federal
Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999
Hobbies: Community service, football
Name: BARAU, Hon. Jibrin

Career: Accountant, Kano State Foundation; Member, House of Representatives for Taruni
Federal Constituency on Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Social welfare, reading
Name: BARDA, Saidu

Home Town: Katsina
Education: Central Elementary School, Katsina, 1944-47, Katsina Middle School, 1948-50;
Barewa College, Zaria, 1951-56; Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1957-58,1960-61; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London,
England, 1966-67; International Summer School, University of Oslo, Norway, 1967; Royal
Institute of Public Administration, London, 1977; Brookings Institute, Washington DC.
Career: Inspector of Police, Katsina Native Authority, 1958-60; Administrative Officer,
Northern Nigerian Government, 1961; Administrative Officer, defunct North-Central State
Government; Festac Secretariat, 1974; Kaduna State Civil Service, 1975; transferred to Federal
Civil Service, 1978; Executive Secretary, Nigerian Pilgrims Board, 1978; later appointed Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Hobbies: Games, reading
Name: BARDE, Abubakar Abubakar

Profession: Administrator, politician
Home Town: Jalingo
Education: Jalingo Junior Primary School, 1950-53, Jalingo Senior Primary School, 1954-55,
Provincial Secondary School, Yola, 1956-61, Advanced Teachers' College, Zaria, 1962-65,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1965-66 (Diploma in Education, Administration and Planning,
1966), University of Leeds, England, 1973-74 (Diploma in Education, Administration and
Planning, 1974)
Career: Provincial education secretary, Kabba Province, 1966-67, planning officer, Kaduna,
1967, provincial education secretary, Sardauna Province, 1967-68, secretary, North Eastern State
Schools Board, 1967-73, planning officer, Teachers' Colleges, Ministry of Education, Maiduguri,
1974-76, finance officer, Ministry of Education, Taraba State, 1976, secretary, Zing Local
Government, 1976-77, planning officer, Secondary Schools, 1977-79, elected governor, Taraba
State, 1979-83, resigned, May 1983, detained, 1984-85, released, December 1987; member, Great
Nigerian People's Party, 1979-82, member, Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1982-83,
gubernatorial candidate, NPP, Taraba State, 1983
Hobbies: Driving, football, hockey, lawn tennis
Name: BARDE, Gideon Gocedan Gwimbe

Profession: Journalist, administrator
Home Town: Dungum
Education: Sudan United Mission Primary School, Kabwir, Government Secondary School,
Kuru, 1962-68, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72, University of Cardiff, Wales
(Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism)
Career: Press secretary to the Military Governor, Benue-Plateau State, 1974-75, editor, Nigerian
Standard, 1975-78, chief information officer, 1978-79, commissioner for Information and Internal
Affairs, Plateau State, 1979-83, detained, January-October 1984; chairman, Publicity Committee,
First All-Africa Scout Jamboree
Recognition & Achievements: Constitution Draft Review Committee, Plateau State
Hobbies: Broadcasting, current affairs, reading, writing
Name: BAROVBE, Chief Johnson Modika

Profession: Business consultant, company administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.A., MBA
Home Town: Ovu
Education: Catholic Primary School, Ovu Inland, Ethiope LGA, Delta State, 1952-57; Catholic
Secondary Modern School, Okpara Inland, 1958-60; Provincial Teachers Training College,
Warri, 1962-63, 1966-67; Middlesex University, London, 1973-77; University of Bradford, West
Yorkshire, UK, 1977-78.
Career: Teacher, Ophori-Agbarho Primary School, Ughelli North lga. Delta State, 1961-64;
Deputy Headmaster, Catholic Primary School, Ovu Inland, 1964-65; Headmaster, Christ
Apostolic Church School, Warri, 1967-71; Welfare Officer, Department of Social Services,
London Borough, UK, 1975-76; Deputy General Manager, , Transcap Ltd., 1980-89; General
Manager, , Dumex Industrial Nigeria Limited, 1989-95, CICA Nigeria Limited, 1996-98; md.,
Modika Property Development Company, since 1998; Proprietor, Westminister College, Lagos
Institutional Membership: Country Club, Ikeja; President, Urhobo Social Club, 1997-2003
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship
Award, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, 1977. Tosogbe of Badagry
Address: Plot 32, Kofoworola Street, Okupe Estate, Maryland, Lagos.
Name: BARTEPEH, Godfrey Inyang

Date (& Place) of Birth January 16, 1954
Home Town: Ikot Ekpene
Education: Nigerian Christian School, Ukpom Abak, 1969-73; University of Calabar. 1976-80.
Career: Senior Supervisor II, Central Bank Of Nigeria, 1981-82; Deputy Manager, Credit/
Marketing, ICON Ltd. (Merchant Bankers) 1982-88; Senior Manager/ Head, Operations,
Century Merchant Bank Limited, 1989-94; Commissioner, Finance and Economic Development
Akwa Ibom State Government, 1993-96
Institutional Membership: Asset and Liability Management Committee, Century Merchant
Bank; Chairman, Board of Directors, Akwa Savings and Loans Limited, 1994-96, Akwa Ibom
Industrial Development Finance Company Ltd., 1994-96; Member, Committee for the
Reactivation of Manilla Insurance Company; Board Member, Akwa Ibom State College of
Education, Afaha Nsit, 1994-96, World Health Project Monitoring Committee, 1994-96;
Chairman, Board of Directors, Anchor Insurance Company, 1995-96; Fellow:Nigerian Institute
of Sales Management
Hobbies: Reading, lawn tennis, football
Address: 40C, Old Itu Road, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
Name: BARUWA, Abraham Babatunde

Education: Bethel African Primary School, Lagos, Church Missionary Society Primary School,
Lokoja, Methodist Primary School, Ode-Ekiti, Saint Patrick's Primary School, Lagos, Abeokuta
Grammar School, Norwood Technical College, London
Career: Accounts clerk, United Africa Company, 1946, assistant sales manager, 1948, appointed
incorporated commercial consultant and honorary representative
Institutional Membership: British Society of Commerce in Lagos; life fellow, British Society of
Commerce, 1959, life fellow, Intercontinental Biographical Association, 1973
Hobbies: Sewing
Address: 3 Isale Agbebe Street, PO Box 2122
Name: BASHIR, Abdul-Karim al

Home Town: Bazza
Education: Teachers' College, Mubi, Nigeria, 1962-66, Ahmadu Bello University, Kano
Campus, Kano, Nigeria, 1969-73, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry, Nigeria,
1980
Career: Editor, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna, Nigeria, 1974-75,
executive editor, FRCN, Kaduna, 1978-80, controller, Current Affairs, FRCN, Kaduna, 1980-82,
general manager, FRCN, Yola, Nigeria, 1982-84; manager, News and Current Affairs, FRCN,
Yola, 1984-86; managing director, Gongola Press Limited, Yola, 1986-88, editor, The
Democrat, Kaduna, 1988-89, editor-in-chief, The Democrat, since 1989, chairman, Gongola
Press Limited (publishers of Weekly Scope since 1989
Hobbies: Writing, reading, animal breeding
Address: New Africa Holdings Limited, 9 Ahmed Talib Avenue, P0 Box 4457, Kaduna South,
Kaduna
Name: BASHIR, Said

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: February 20, 1942
Home Town:
State of Origin:
Education: Junior Primary School, Sokoto, 1952-54, Senior Primary School, Sokoto, 1955-56,
Junior Secondary School, Birnin Kebbi, 1957-58, Government College, Sokoto, 1959-62,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1966-68
Career: Interpreter/translator, High Court of Justice, Sokoto, 1968-69, registrar, Chief
Magistrate's Court, Minna, 1969-70, appointed registrar, Chief Magistrate's Court, Sokoto, 1970
Institutional Membership: Red Cross
Hobbies: Football, chess, billiards, gardening
Name: BASHORUN, Augustine Olusegun

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCCA, AIA, MBIM, MNIN
Education: St. Augustine's Catholic School, Ijebu-Ode, 1945-1952; Dinco Commercial Centre,
Ijebu-Ode, 1953-54; Lagos City College, Yaba, Lagos, 1955-58; Kingston College of Further
Education, Surrey, UK, 1965-67; North East London Polytechnic, London, 1971-73.
Career: Accounts Clerk, Central Stores, United Africa Company, Niger Motors, Apapa, 1958-
65; Accountant, C.I. Baverstock and Company (chartered accountants), UK, 1968-1973;
Management Accountant, Ricky Paul Ltd. East London, UK, 1972-73; Accountant, Bank of
Cyprus (London) Limited, 1973-76; Chief Accountant, Leventis Motors Ltd. 1976-80; Deputy
General Manager, , Finance, Leventis Motors Ltd, 1980-89; Chairman, Bitotal Foods
Enterprises, since 1989; ceo. Olu Bash & Company (management consultants), since 1989,
Bitotal Nominees Services (company secretaries and administrators), since 1989; President, A.
Olu Bashorun and Company (investment advisers), since 1989; Principal Partners, A. Olu
Bashorun and Company (chartered accountants), since 1989
Institutional Membership: Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, 1979, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1984; Member, British Institute of Management, 1984,
Nigeria Institute of Management, 1988.
Name: BASORUN, Reuben Olorunfunmi

Profession: Lawyer, banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: ACIB, FCIB, ACIS, B.Sc, L.LB. B.L
Home Town: Igbogbo
Education: District Central School. Agege. 1946-48; Methodist School, Igbogbo, 1948-49;
Methodist School, Ikorodu, 1950-52; Tinubu Methodist School, Lagos, 1953; Eko Boys High
School, Mushin, 1954-58; University of Lagos, Akoka. 1968-75; 1987-92; Nigerian Law School,
1993; Administrative Staff College, Henley-on-Thames, England, 1978.
Career: Clerk, Foundation Member, Central Bank of Nigeria, January 1959; Pioneer, Central
Bank of Nigeria, Kano Branch, 1962-64; Jos branch, 1966-67; Enugu branch, 1969; Manager,
Maiduguri branch, 1972-74; Deputy Director, Domestic Operations Department, Central Bank of
Nigeria until retirement in 1979; Secretary to the First Civilian Administration of Lagos State,
1979-1983; Commissioner, Education, Lagos State, 1983; Director, consultant, Igbogbo
Community Bank Nigeria Limited, 1991-96; Chairman, /Managing Director, Romo Nigeria
Company Ltd., since 1984; Legal Practitioner, T.O.S. Benson and Company, 1993
Institutional Membership: Central Bank of Nigeria Employees' Union, 1968; President,
Employees' Union, 1970-72; Member, Ikorodu District Council Management Committee, 1970-
74; President, Igbogbo, Co-operative Consumer Society Limited; Member, Lagos State Sports
Council, 1971-75; past Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group; Fellow,
Chartered Institute of Bankers, London; associate mem Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators, London; Member, Nigerian Institute of Management; associate Member, British
Institute of Management Grand patron, Club 24, Igbogbo; patron, adviser, Igbogbo Youth
Pioneers; chapter president, Irepodun Lions Club; cabinet Member, District 404 Lions Club
International 1987-89; First Club, Igbogbo
Recognition & Achievements: Central Bank Award for fifteen years meritorious service, 1976.
Publication: Co-operative Societies and Food Production in Lagos State, 1975; Integrated Rural
Development in Lagos State, 1978; Nigeria of Our Dream, 1986; Legal Control of Community
Banks in Nigeria, 1992. Asiwaju Igbogbo; Asiwaju Methodist Church, Igbogbo
Hobbies: Social work, table tennis, reading
Address: 1, Olorunfunmi Basorun Crescent, Igbogbo, Lagos, P.O. Box 2, Igbogbo
Name: BASSEY, AMBE ALFRED

Home Town: Oron
State of Origin: Cross River
Education: Methodist Central School, Oyubia, Oron, 1945-52, Okobo-Oron Council School,
1953-54, private tuition, 1957-59, ICS Incorporated, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1968-72
Career: Typist, Mount Zion Mission, 1956-57, marketing supervisor, Guinness (Nigeria)
Limited, 1960-61, marketing manager, Associated Industrial Company Limited, 1962-63,
became president, The White House Organisation, Lagos, 1963; member, British Institute of
Management, member, Nigerian Institute of Management, fellow, Institute of Directors,
England, 1973; member, Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1978-83, former chairman, UPN, Cross
River State Branch, UPN governorship candidate, Cross River State, 1979
Hobbies: Swimming, Music, Dancing
Address: Oron Mansion, 10 Calabar Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: BASSEY, Bassey Ekpenyong

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MSc
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, 1933-39, Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar,
1940-45, Higher College, Yaba, 1947, University College, Ibadan, 1948-51, University of
Leicester, England, 1955-60
Career: Science teacher, Imade College, Owo, 1952, senior science teacher, Ibadan Boys' High
School, 1953-55, lecturer, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Enugu, 1961-62,
lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1962-70, senior lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1971-76,
appointed senior lecturer and acting head, Department of Physics, University of Calabar
Address: A10/2 Third Avenue, CRS Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River
Name: BASSEY, Dr. Etim Nyong

Profession: Chemical Engineer, administrator
Home Town: Oron
Education: Methodist School, Eyosung, Oron, 1951-58; Methodist Boys' High School, 1960-66;
Kharkov State University, Ukraine, 1963-1970; Lvov Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine, 1970-74;
University of Bradford, England, 1983-1986
Career: Teacher, Salvation Army Secondary School, Eket, 1967-68; Teacher, Hope Waddell
Training Institution, Calabar, 1968-69; National Youth Service Corps attachee, Nortex Nigeria
Ltd. Kaduna, 1974-75; Engineer Trainee, Bhilai Steel Plant and Metallic Engineer and
Consultants Ltd., India, 1975-77; Planning/Design Engineer, Nigerian Steel Development
Authority, Lagos/Ajaokuta, 1975-79; Construction and Erection Engineer, Delta Steel Company,
Warri, Delta State, 1979-80; Manager Trainee, Pelleting Plants in Voest Alpine-Linz, & CVRD-
Tubarao VTI Management Centre, Turin, Italy, 1980-81; Head of Department/Manager, pellet
plant, 1981-83; Chief Design Engineer, Plant Technology, Project Engineering and Design,
Delta Steel Company (DSC), 1986-87; Assistant, General Manager, Research and Quality
Control DSC, 1988-91; Assistant, General Manager, pellet plant, DSC, 1991-94; Assistant,
General Manager, Project Engineering and Design DSC, 1994-95; Deputy gm: Technical Service
and Environment Zone DSC, 1995-96; Deputy General Manager, Delta Steel Company, Warri,
since 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1991; Chairman, NSE Warri branch,
1988-1990, Quality Control Committee, Federal Government steel companies, 1988-91,
Committee on Technology, International Iron & Steel Institute, 1990-96
Recognition & Achievements: British Institution of Chemical Engineers (Carl Hauson) Award,
1986. Eastern Regional Government scholarship, 1963-66; Foreign Government scholarship,
1969-74; Federal Government Overseas Scholarship, 1983-86. Nigerian Society of Engineers
Prize for Design, 1983, 1992; Pinnacle Holdings Best Chemical Engineer of the Year Award,
Publication:Co-author, Engineering Research for Development, Faculty of Engineering,
University of Lagos, 1989; coauthor, Industrial Energy Management, Nigerian Society of
Chemical Engineers, Lagos, 1994
Address: 18, Ufuoma Close, Steel Town 3, Delta Steel Company Ovwian, Aladja.
Name: BASSEY, Edet Etim

Home Town: Enwang
Education: Primary School, Ebughu, Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1946-51, Fourah Bay
College, Freetown (Diploma in Education)
Career: Teacher, later principal, Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, principal, Community
Secondary School, Enwang, commissioner for Information, Cross River State, 1984-85,
appointed commissioner for Education, Cross River State, 1985
Hobbies: Farming, sports
Name: BASSEY, Emmanuel Effiong

Profession: Surveyor
Academic & Professional Qualifications: HND, B.Sc, MBA, ANIQS
Education: Presbyterian Primary School, Itu Hill, 1966-71; Hope Waddell Training Institution
Calabar, 1973-77; Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt, 1979-83;
University of Calabar, 1983; 1996
Career: Higher Technical Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport, Calabar, 1984-87; Senior
Technical Officer/Principal Technical Officer II, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Uyo, 1987-91;
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Principal Quantity Surveyor, Department of Lands, Housing and
Urban Development, Governor's Office, Uyo, 1991-95; Chief Quantity Surveyor; Ministry of
Works, Transport and Housing Uyo, 1995-1996; Acting General Manager, AIPIC Ltd. Uyo,
1997; Assistant Director, Quantity Surveying, Ministry of Lands & Housing,. Uyo, 1998-2000;
Principal Consultant, Emmabass Associates 1992; Nemeno Services, 1998; Director, Ministry of
Lands & Housing Uyo
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 1990; Nigerian Institute of
Management; Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 16, Nung Ikono Obio Street, Uyo
Name: BASSEY, Engr. Bassey Gideon
Profession: Civil and structural engineer, administrator
Home Town: Nsit Ubium
Education: Lutheran College High School, Obot Win, Uyo, 1957-61; College of Technology,
Enugu, 1962; Nigerian Railway Training School, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1963-66; South Dakota
School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA, 1972-73; University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, 1973-76.
Career: Draughtsman, District Engineer's Drawing Office, Nigerian Railway, Zaria, 1965-66;
Assistant, Technical Officer, Civil, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1966-68;
Draughtsman and Engineering Clerk, Shell Oil Nigeria.
Name: BASSEY, Hogan Kid

Profession: International boxing champion
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Hogan Bassey attended Creek Town School, Calabar, 1941-43; Ahmadia Primary
School, Lagos, 1948-50.
Career: He took the national boxing world by storm in 1949 when he became national flyweight
boxing champion. He moved up as national bantam boxing champion in 1950. In 1955 Hogan
Bassey was in the wedding ring with Maria Williams -a union which produced two daughters
and six sons and he was also Commonwealth featherweight champion same year. He ruled the
boxing world as world feather weight champion from 1957-60 when he turned pro and became a
fixture in the boxing circles of Britain, France and USA. Hogan Bassey was appointed chief
national boxing coach in 1960 and laid the groundwork for excellence which is still the hallmark
of national boxing till date. He wrote a book, Hogan on Boxing, and was honoured with
Member, Order of the British Empire, 1958, Lion of Africa, Senegal, 1973, Nigeria Sports Hall
of Fame and many others as an African boxing icon before he died.
Name: BASSEY, Hon. Emah Asuquo

Home Town: Afaha-Offion
Education: University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Career: Partner, Ema Bassey and Company Solicitors); Member, House of Representatives for
Etinan Federal Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999-2002; ANPP, 2003
Hobbies: Discussing national problems, reading, travelling
Name: BASSI, Paul

Home Town: Marama, Biu
Education: Marama Church of the Brethren Mission (CBM) School, later Garkida CBM
Primary School, 1944-50, CBM Teachers' Training College, Waka Biu, 1952-54, Mayflower
Correspondence Course in English, 1956-57, Sudan United Mission Higher Elementary
Teachers' College, Gindiri, 1957-58, British Assisted Course for Primary Education, Zaria, 1967-
68, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; teacher and headmaster, various schools, 1955-57
Career: Secretary, National Union of Teachers (NUT), Zaria, 1968, chairman, NUT, Zaria,
1969-70, secretary, NUT, Zaria Administrative Area, 1971-73, organizing secretary, NUT,
Kaduna State, 1972-73, second national vice-president and field organizing secretary, NUT,
member, eight-man NUT Committee investigating causes of disunity among Nigerian labour
unions and forming one central labour movement in Nigeria, 1973-76, appointed assistant
general secretary, NUT, Northern States Affairs, 1976; divisional secretary and clerk, Legal
Defence, Publicity and Information Offices, Northern Elements Progressive Union, 1961-62,
member, NUT Panel Memorandum Drafting Committee, Udoji Public Service Eeview
Commission, 1972-73
Name: BASSIR, Professor Olumbe

Profession: Nutritional biochemist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, PhD, DSC
Education: Prince of Wales School, Freetown, 1933-36, Yaba Higher College, Lagos, 1938-41,
King's College, Lagos, University of Liverpool, England, 1946-49, London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine, University of London, England, 1949-51, London Postgraduate Medical
School, Hammersmith Hospital, England
Career: Teacher, King's College, Lagos, teacher, Prince of Wales School, Freetown, teacher, Bo
School, Sierra Leone, 1937-46, director, Human Breast Milk Research Unit, West Africa Council
for Medical Research, senior clinical biochemist, Beverley Hospital, Yorkshire, England, 1952-
55, dean, Faculty of Science, 1964-65, 1968-70, acting vice chancellor, University of Ibadan,
1969,1970, appointed professor and head, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Council, president, Nigerian Council for Africa,
president, Nigerian Afro-Asian Solidarity Organization, member, Fabian Society, London,
executive member, International Peace Research Association, member, International Committee
of Universities and Quest for Peace since 1964; publications: Anthology of West African Verse
(Ibadan University Press, 1957), Universities Old and New (Western Nigerian Government,
1960), Handbook of Practical Biochemistry (Ibadan University Press, 1963), Arms Control and
the Developing Nations (Pergamon Press, 1971)
Hobbies: Walking, table tennis, broadcasting, writing
Address: 5 Lander Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: BASSEY, Rev. (Dr.) Patrick Effiong

Profession: Accountant, cleric
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Theo
Home Town: Ibiaku Issiet
Education: St. Thomas' R.C.M. Primary School, Ekpene Ukim, Uruan, Akwa Ibom State, 1968-
74; Government Trade Centre, Ekpene Ukim, Uruan, 1975-80; The University of Lagos, 1989-
90; 1994-95; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, 1984-87; 1989-92; All Nations
Christian University, 2000-03
Career: The West African Examinations Council, Yaba, Lagos, 1981-97; The Peculiar
Anointing Global Ministries, Lagos, since 1999; Ordained Minister, by the United Christian
Church and Ministerial Association; Publication: Hearing from God, Bearick Publishing House,
Lagos, 1994
Hobbies: Reading, writing, travelling
Address: 11, Shitta Bay Street, Abesan Estate, off Ipaja Road, Lagos.
Name: BASSEY, Umo Hogan

Profession: Librarian, civil servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Government Practising School, Enugu, 1957-63; St. Catherine's Girl's Secondary
School, Nkwerre, Orlu, 1964-66; Holy Child Secondary School, Calabar, 1968-69; University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, 1972-75; University of Maiduguri, 1978-81.
Career: Assistant Library Officer, Ministry of Information, Cross River State, 1974-76; Library
Officer, 1976-78; Higher Library Officer, Ministry of Education, Calabar, Cross River State, 1978-
80; Senior Library Officer, 1980, Librarian 1, January 1980; Senior Librarian, 1982-88; Principal
Librarian, 1988-90; Chief Librarian, July 1990; Assistant Director, Deputy Director, 1993-95;
Acting Director Library Service, 1995-97; Director, Library Services, Ministry of Education,
Calabar, Cross River State, since 1997; member, Eastern States Distribution Committee of Book
Aid International, 1993; member, Board of Governors, Estate Secondary School, Calabar, 1993;
state chairman, Book Aid International Distribution Committee, 1995; patron, Boys' Brigade
Nigeria, 6th Calabar Company, April 1995
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Library Association, 1975; fellow, Institute of Sales
Management of Nigeria 1997.
Recognition & Achievements: Distinguished Service Award, Institute of Sales Management of
Nigeria, May 1997
Hobbies: Singing, sewing, dancing, reading for pleasure, table tennis
Address: 1, Ishie Square, Ishie Town, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: BASSY, Peter Odo Effiong

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B
Home Town: Oban Town
Education: Big Qua School, Calabar, 1931-33; St. Michael's School, Oban, 1935-37; Sacred
Heart School/College, Calabar, 1938-42; University of Hull, England, 1955-58
Career: Called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn, London, 1958; chairman, Board of Enquiry into Loss
of Hull University Students' Funds, 1958; first High Court Judge, South Eastern State (now Cross
River and Akwa Ibom States), 1968-72; in Private Legal Practice, 1958-68, and since 1972;
member, General Council of the Nigerian Bar, 1962-63. Political Parties: Foundation member,
defunct Zikist Movement, 1946; member, National Executive and Eastern Nigeria Legal Adviser,
defunct Action Group, 1960-66; member/National Legal Adviser, defunct Great Nigeria People's
Party, 1979-80.
Institutional Membership: Port Harcourt Rotary Club, 1963-66; president, Port Harcourt Lions
Club, 1980-81.
Recognition & Achievements: The Ntoe Okpoho of Big Qua Town, Calabar; The hung Asian of
Oban. Publications: I Call For Justice, Tarbas Press, Port Harcourt, 1980.
Hobbies: Golf, reading, sports, movies.
Name: BATU, Mohammed Ibrahim

Home Town: Talum
Education: Kiri Elementary School, 1952-55, Shelleng Senior Primary School, 1956-57, Bama
Senior Primary School, 1958-59, Borno Teachers' College, 1960-64, Institute of Administration,
Career: Teacher, 1965, joined Board of Customs and Excise, 1968-77, elected member, Taraba
State House of Assembly, 1979-83; member, National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1978-83,
chairman, NPN, Guyal Local Government Branch, 1978-79
Hobbies: Farming
Address: 28 Bekaji Housing Estates, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State
Name: BAWA, Alhaji Garba Mohammed

Profession: Banking, administrator
Home Town: Faskari
State of Origin: Kastina
Education: Faskari Primary School, 1956-59, Funtua Senior Primary School,1960-61;
Malumfashi Primary School, 1961; Funtua Secondary School, 1962-66; Government College,
Kaduna, 1967-68; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife,
1972-73; Commonwealth Tax.Officers Course, 1980
Career: Chief Tax Officer, 1972-80; Manager, First Bank of Nigeria, Plc, Kaduna, since 1991;
Executive Director, services, NACB Ltd., since 1990
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria; Institute of Bakers,
United Kingdom; New York Academy of Sciences; Planetary Society
Hobbies: Farming, reading and astronomy
Name: BAWA, Alhaji Nuhu

Education: Wushishi Primary School, 1955-58, United Mission School, Zungeru, 1959-61,
Government Teachers' College, Bida, 1967, Advanced Teachers' College, Kano, 1971-74,
Ahmadu Bello University, 1977-80, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria
Career: Lecturer, Staff Development Centre, Bida, 1974-84, appointed commissioner for
Agriculture and Natural Eesources, Niger State, 1984
Hobbies: Reading, hockey, lawn tennis
Name: BAWA, Lt. Col. Mohammed Inua

Profession: Soldier
Academic & Professional Qualifications: fss, psc, B.Sc, M.Sc
Home Town: Yauri
Education: Junior Primary School, Nasarawa; Birnin-Kebbi, Junior Secondary School;
Government College, Keffi; Government College, Bida: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria;
University of Madras, India
Career: Second Lieutenant, 1976; Full Lieutenant, 1980; Captain, 1985; Major,1990: Lt. Col.,
1995; Battalion Intelligence Officer; Battalion Adjutant; Company Commander (104); SO at AQ
ST DMI, ApapaDetachment; Comander, 9 Mechanised Brigade, Ikeja; Security Officer,Chief of
Army Staff, AHQ; GS92 Operations; SOI AQ, at DMI, Apapa;Director, Secuirty, Defence
Intelligence Agency, Bonny Camp, Victoria Island: Military Administrator, Ekiti State, October
1, 1998; Militaryadministrator, Gombe State, August 1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Onibudo Ijero. Publication: Leadership Question in Nigeria:
Thoughts and Views of Lt. Col. M.I. Bawa, Government printing Press, Ado-Ekiti, 1998
Hobbies: Reading, nature studies, golf
Name: BAWA, Rev. Dr. (Chief) Musa
Profession: Administrator, educationist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON, BCP, BCA, DINMA, ICON
Home Town: Karu
State of Origin: Nasarawa
Education: Baptist Primary School, Keffi, 1954-57; Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomosho,
1959-61; Baptist High School, Jos, 1962-66; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1969-73; Golden
Gate Baptist Seminary, USA, 1976-78; San Francisco State University, 1978-79; University of
Jos, 1987-90
Career: Teacher, Pastors' College, Kaduna, 1966-69; Principal, Baptist High School, Jos, 1980-
90; Provost, College of Education, Gindiri, 1991-97; Provost, College of Education, Akwanga,
since 1997; Led the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Delegation to the conference in Geneva,
Switzerland, 1968; Contacted by the Kaduna State Government to promote Universal Primary
Education, in all its Local Government Area; As provost he has encouraged serving lecturers to
proceed on further training in various Universities, provided a well furnished and functional
Library, building the continuing Education Centre, from financial resources generated in the
College, resuscitated the award of Federal Government Scholarship to deserving students;
Director, Lion Bank of Nigeria Limited, by His Excellency Chief S.D. Lar; Chairman,
Governing Board, Kagu Baptist High School, Pankshin, since 1989; Bible School Board, Jos;
Governing Board, Naraguta High School, Jos, since 1991; Committee of Provost in Nigeria,
1993-94; Committee of Provost of Tertiary Institutions in Plateau State, 1992-97; Committee of
Provosts of Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Organisation; Traditional Council
of Karu Chiefdom; Low Land Baptist Association, Shendam; Nigerian Association of
Educationist for National Development; Retrenched Workers' Panel, by His Excellency S.B.
Atukum, 1984; Board, Baptist High School, Jos; Board, Panel to Interview Principal and Tutors
by Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor, O.Onazi, University of Jos Demonstration
School, Jos, 1985-86
Recognition & Achievements: Award of Membership of Special Marshal; Officer of the Order
of the Niger 2001; Merit Award of Baptist High School, Old Students Association, 1987; Trans
African Millennium 2000; Merit Award in recognition of his contribution to child education and
welfare; Certificate of Honour for Meritorious and Selfless Service by Muslim Students Society
of Nigeria; Akwanga Branch, 2001; Cited in "Who is Who" in American Colleges and
Universities, 1979; Magajin Garin Karu; Publication:Problems of Educational Research in
Nigeria, 1984; Indigenous Education and Curriculum Development, 1988; both published in
Journal of Curriculum Development of Nigeria
Name: BAYAGBONA, Edward Ogiera

Profession: Oceanographer
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, 1944-45, Government School, Victoria, British
Cameroons, 1945-47, Government School, Benin City, 1947-48, St Cyprian School, Port
Harcourt, 1949, Government College, Umuahia, 1949-55, University College, Ibadan, 1955-60,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1978
Career: Federal Department of Fisheries, Lagos, 1960-63, principal research officer, 1963-68,
director, Federal Department of Fisheries, Lagos, 1968-75, permanent representative of Nigeria
to the FAO and minister of Agriculture, Embassy of Nigeria, Rome, 1975, appointed director,
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, 1976
Institutional Membership: Executive Committee, Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission since 1977, chairman, FAO Committee on Resources Evaluation of the Eastern
Central Atlantic, 1968-78
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, photography, music
Name: BAYERO, Alhaji Abdullahi

Profession: Monarch
Career: He was district head of Bichi before he was appointed the 10th Fulani Emir of Kano in
1926. He is credited with major reforms carried out in the emirate. He introduced policies that
guaranteed economic prosperity and pursued programmes through the Native Authority that
brought developments. Kano particularly prospered under Bayero in commerce, especially trade
in groundnuts. He visited Britain in 1934 and was received by King George V. He was the first
Emir of Kano to perform the hajj, travelling by car to Mecca. He remains a well remembered
Emir, resulting in the University in Kano being named after him.
Name: BAYERO, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi

Home Town: Gwandu
Education: Gwandu Elementary School, 1942-46, Sokoto Middle School, 1946-49, Zaria
Secondary School, 1949-51, Kano School for Arabic Studies, 1951-54, Institute of Education,
Sudan, 1959-61, Abdullahi Bayero College, Kano, 1969-71, University of Leeds, England, 1977-
78 (Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Planning, 1978)
Career: Teacher, 1955-62, headmaster, 1962-63, senior superintendent of Public Enlightenment,
1963-68, vice-principal, 1968-69, principal, 1971-73, lecturer, Algiers, 1973-75, chief education
officer, 1975-76, zonal education officer, 1976-79, elected member, Sokoto State House of
Assembly, 1979-83, also speaker, 1979-81; former member, National Party of Nigeria (NPN),
organising secretary, NPN, Local Government Branch, March-October 1979, member, Unity
Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1982-83, elected vice national president, UPN, 1982
Name: BAYERO, Dalhatu Abdullahi

Profession: Chemical engineer, public servant
Home Town: Kano
Education: Kofar Kudu Primary School, 1948-52; Government College, Kaduna, 1955-60;
Federal Emergency Science School, Lagos, 1961-63; Gliwice Technical University, 1964-67;
Warsaw Technical University, Poland, 1967-70; University of Ibadan, 1971-72
Career: General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation; Managing Director,
Pipeline and Products Marketing Company Ltd; Co-ordinator, Upstream Joint Ventures;
National Petroleum Investment and Management Services; Group Executive Director, Upstream
Joint Ventures, NAPIMS; Group Executive Director, Downstream Operations, Petrochemicals
and Refineries; Group Managing Director, since July 1995-1999; Petroleum consultant since
1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Society of Chemical
Engineers, Nigerian Mining Geosciences Society, Member, Nigerian Academy of Engineers
Name: BAYERO, Emir Ado
Profession: Retired police officer, diplomat, traditional ruler
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CFR
Home Town: Kano
Education: Kwaru Koranic School, 1934-39; Kofar Kudu Elementary School, Kano, 1939-42;
Kano Middle School, 1942-47; School of Arabic Studies, 1947-49; Zaria Clerical Training
College (now Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University), Zaria, 1951-52
Career: Clerk, Bank of British West Africa (later Standard Bank of Nigeria, now First Bank of
Nigeria), Kano,1949-55; Clerk, Kano City Council; former Accountant, District Administration
Office, Kano Native Authority, Kano; Member, defunct Northern House of Assembly, Kaduna.
1955-57, Northern Region Development Corporation, defunct Northern Board of Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation; Chief of Police. Native Authority, Kano, 195.7-62; Nigerian
Ambassador to Senegal.1962-63; enthroned Emir of Kano, since October 15, 1963; Chancellor,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-75; Chancellor, University of Ibadan, 1975-2001; Vice
President, International Association of University Presidents, 1978; Chancellor University of
Ibadan, since 2001
Recognition & Achievements: Emir of Kano; Commander of the Order of Federal Republic of
Nigeria
Hobbies: Horse-riding, photography, reading.
Name: BAYERO, Muhamadu Nuhu

Home Town: Zaria
Education: Church Missionary School, Wusasa, Zaria, 1925-33, Mallam's Training College,
Wusasa, 1933-37, Institute of Education, University of London, England, 1947-48, University of
Manchester, England, 1970 (Teachers' Professional Certificate, 1968, Public Administration
Certificate, 1970)
Career: Headmaster, various schools, Zaria, 1940-55, bursar, Zaria Provincial Secondary
School, 1955-57, councillor for Education and Finance, Zaria Local Authority, 1957-62, director,
Radio/Television, Kaduna, 1961-64, administrative officer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1966-69,
tutor, Institute of Administration, Department of Local Government, Ahmadu Bello University,
1969-70, pro-chancellor, University of Lagos, 1970-80; chairman, Pensions Assessment Board,
Federal Ministry of Establishments, Lagos, 1962-66, chairman, Zaria Local Authority Education
Advisory Committee
Recognition & Achievements: Awarded honorary LLD, University of Lagos, 1981
Name: BAZUAYE, Dr. Enoma Alexander

Profession: Medical practitioner
Education: Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongidda-Ora, Edo State, 1968-72; Edo College,
Benin City, 1973-74; University of Benin, Edo State, 1974-79
Career: House Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, 1979-80; Medical Officer,
National Youth Service Corps, 1980; Senior House Officer, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, 1981-82; Registrar, 1982-85; Senior Registrar, 1986-91; Clinical Registrar, Research
Associates (medicine), University of Newcastle, 1988-89; Consultant Physician and Medical
Director, since October 1992; Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Warri Zone, 1992-93;
Vice president, Guild of Medical Directors, Delta State branChairman
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Thoracic Society and British Thoracic Society; Fellow:
West African College of Physicians, 1990; Justice of Peace (JP) Delta State, 1997
Hobbies: Reading, swimming
Name: BAZUAYE, Henry, Osato

Profession: Accountant, university bursar
Education: St. Matthew's Primary School, Benin City, 1952-58; Western Boys' High School,
Benin City, 1960-64; Federal Co-operative College, Ibadan, 1965-66; Rutgers State University,
Newark, New Jersey, USA, 1972-75; Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ritherford, New Jersey,
USA, 1976-78.
Career: Accountant, Newark City Government, Fiscal Department, New Jersey, 1975-77;
Senior Accountant, Integrity Incorporated, Newark, New Jersey, USA, 1977-78; Controller of
Finance, New Jersey State Government, Essex Newark Legal Services, New Jersey, 1978-80;
Senior Accountant, University of Sokoto, Sokoto, 1980-81; Bursar, University of Benin, Benin
City, since 1989; associate, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1981; associate, American
Institute of Management, 1981
Institutional Membership: Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, 1994, Computer
Association of Nigeria, Chairman, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Edo State
branch, since 1995; Member, Governing Council's Public Sector Committee, Association of
National Accountants of Nigeria, since 1996. Benin City League, Benin City; Manus Club,
Benin City
Hobbies: Painting, reading and sewing
Address: 23, Igbinaduwa Street, off Upper Siluko Road, Benin City.
Name: BEGHO, Mason Amatotsero

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Warri
Education: Government School, Sapele, 1927-35, King's College, Lagos, 1936-41, University
College, Hull, England, 1946-50, called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London, 1950
Career: Magistrate, May 1952, senior magistrate, May 1959, chief magistrate, 1959, judge,
High Court, February 1964, chief judge, Bendel State, October 1967; publications: Law and
Culture in the Nigerian Criminal Law Through Cases (Midwest Newspapers Corporation, 1972),
Essays on Jurisprudence (Midwest Newspapers Corporation, October 1972), Meditation in
Retrospect (Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd, June 1975)
Hobbies: Music, golf , writing
Name: BEJIDE, Chief Babatope

Profession: Mechanical engineer
Education: Omode Wa Local Authority Primary School, Ido, 1952-58; Ekiti Parapo College, Ido,
1959-63; Government College, Ibadan, 1964-65; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-70.
Career: Assistant Technical Officer, Federal Office of Statistics, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1966-1967;
Nigerian Services and Supply Company, 1970; Assistant Site Manager, 1970-71; Union
Industrialle d'Enterprise, France, 1971-72; Site Manager, Nigerian Services and Supply
Company, 1973-1975; Project Manager, 1975-1976; Project Manager, Nigerian Services and
Supply Company, 1977; Head, Planning and Design Section, Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation, 1977-79; Project Leader, Escravos/Warri Pipeline Phase II Project, 1979-1984;
Assistant to Group Managing Director, 1985; Head, Mechanical Engineering Section, Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation, 1986-1988; Head, Technical Services Department, Deputy
Project Manager, 1988-1992; Project Manager, London/Lagos Interface, Escravos Gas Project,
1992-1993; Project Manager, National Engineering and Technical Company Limited, 1994-1997;
Executive Director, Operations, National Engineering and Technical Company Limited, since
February 1997; member, ministerial team, official duty tour of Brazil and Argentina, 1988
Institutional Membership: Committee for Establishment of National Electrical and Technical
Company Limited, 1987-89; member, Nigeria and British Institute of Management; member, Council
of Registered Engineers; fellow, Chartered Institute of Mechanical Engineers; fellow, Nigerian Society
of Engineers,Country Club; Ikeja, Island Club, Lagos; Ikoyi Club, Lagos..
Recognition & Achievements: Balogun St. John's ChurChairman
Hobbies: Lawn tennis.
Address: 187b, Isale Eko Avenue, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: BEJIDE, Engr. Olubunmi Emmanuel

Profession: Electrical engineer
Education: Engineer Grade II, 1978
Career: Principal Manager, FRCN, 1982-90; Assistant, Chief Engineer (R & D), FRCN, 1990-
93; Chief Engineer, FRCN, Broadcasting House; Member, Institute of Electrical Engineers,
Institute of Electronics and Radio Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigeria Union of
Planetary and Radio Sciences.
Hobbies: Football, lawn tennis
Name: BELABO, Paul Richard Vekaa

Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, LL.M, B.L
Home Town: Tse-Ikerge
Education: DRCM Ikyaave, 1949-53; Tiv Na Primary School, Mbaakon, 1953; Katsina - Ala
Middle School, 1954-56; Government College, Keffi, 1957-61; Barewa College Zaria, 1962-63;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-67; Columbia Law School, 1967-68; Nigerian Law
School, Lagos, 1969-70
Career: Chemistry Teacher, Briston Secondary School 1964; Assistant, Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello
University Zaria, 1968-79; Lecturer, Law, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1970-74; Group
Legal Adviser, NNDC, 1973-68; Executive Director, Central Bank, 1968-69; Dean of Law,
Benue State University, 1996-2001; Private Legal Practitioner, since 1979; President, Nigerian
Law Teachers Association 2000; Chairman, VAT Tribunal, Enugu Zone, February, .since 2000;
Member, B.L. (SCN); Nigerian Bar Association since 1970; Law Teachers Association, 1969-
74; since 1996
Institutional Membership: Moot Court Prize 1966; SAILER Fellow, 1967/68; Creative Works:
Published many articles and presented many seminar/ workshop papers; Zaria Club, 1969-74;
Kaduna Club, 1974-78; Ikoyi Club 1978-84; Makurdi Golf Club, since 1999; NPP-1979-83;
gubernatorial candidate/leader, Benue State; NPN 1983; NRC 1991-93; DPN 1997-98
Hobbies: Golf, Ayo, scrabble, walking
Name: BELGORE, Justice Mahamud Babatunde

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Okesuna Elementary School, Ilorin, 1940-44; Middle School, 1945-49; Offa
Grammar School, Offa, 1950-55; North West Polytechnic, London, 1956-57; University of
London, England, 1957-60; Inns of Court, Middle Temple, 1960.
Career: Called to the Bar, 1960; Pupil Crown Counsel, Northern Nigeria Public Service;
Principal State Counsel, Northern Nigeria Public Service; Deputy Director, Public Prosecutions;
Director, Public Prosecutions, Northern Nigeria; Solicitor-General, Kwara State, 1968-72;
Attorney-General and Commissioner, Justice, Kwara State, 1973; Judge, Federal Revenue Court,
1973; Chief Judge, Federal High Court, Lagos, since 1987-2001; retired July 2001; President,
Magistrates' Association, 1972-75; national President, World Jurist Association
Institutional Membership: Boat Club, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club
Recognition & Achievements: Magayakin of Gwandu, 1996.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, biographies
Name: BELGORE, Justice Salihu, Modibo Alfa

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B., CON
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Okesuna Elementary School, Ilorin, Kwara State. 1944-48; Middle School, Ilorin,
Kwara State 1949-51; Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, 1952-56; Honourable Society of the Inner
Temple. London, University of London, 1960-63
Career: Magistrate, Northern Nigeria 1964-73; Chairman, of the Tribunal that investigated
procurement of inputs, Ministry of Agriculture, 1971; Chairman, Investigation of Contract
Award in Plateau State, now Benue and Plateau States, 1970-75; Tribunal which looked into
complaints of Proprietors on the take over of Voluntary Agency Schools, North Central State,
1974; Member, Vice President, Commonwealth Magistrate Association, 1971; Chairman, Body
of Benchers, 1997-98; life Member, since 1998; Member, Legal Practioners Priviledges
Committe'e; v-ch National Judicial Council; Chief Registrar. North Central State, 1973-74;
Judge of the High Courts of Benue-Plateau State, Kwara State, Kaduna State, North-Western
State, Kano State, North-Eastern State, Plateau State, 1974-77; Chief Judge, Plateau State, 1977-
79; Justice Court of Appeal, 1979-86; Chairman, Commission of Inquiry, University of Ife
Students' Crises, 1981; Chairman, Judicial Inquiry. Crisis of Petroleum Shortage in Nigeria,
1992; Justice, Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1986-2007 Chief Justice of Nigeria,2006-2007;
President, Nigerian Magistrate's Association, 1970-75; Member, Commonwealth Judges'
Association; council Member, Commonwealth Magistrates' Association, 1972-75
Institutional Membership: Board of Governor, National Judicial Institute; Chairman, Technical
Committee or. Law, Justice and Development in Africa; Chairman, Governing Council, Nigerian
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies; Chairman, National Archives Honourable Society of the
Inner Temple
Recognition & Achievements: Prize for best performance, in Criminal Law, 1961; Commander
of the Order of the Niger, 2001.
Hobbies: Reading, language, gardening, cattle rearing.
Name: BELGORE, Mohammed Dele

Profession: Solicitor
Academic & Professional Qualification: SAN, LL.B, LL.M
Home Town: University of Hull, England; University of Bristol, England; Called to Nigerian
Bar, 1985
Career: Legal Department, Nigeria Merchant Bank Ltd; Independent Partner, Sotunde,
Ogundipe and Belgore, Law Firm,Lagos; Director, Board, Trust Bank African Ltd
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; International Bar Association; Nigerian
Maritime Law Association; Insurance Law Association.
Name: BELL-GAM, Bieshia Adolf

Home Town: Opobo
Education: St Bartholomew's School, Enugu, 1950-56, Methodist College, Uzua koli, 1957-61,
Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1962-63, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-67, 1970-71
Career: Clerk, Ministry of Agriculture, Enugu, 1964, assistant public relations officer, Eastern
Nigeria Development Corporation, Enugu, 1965, assistant aeronautical information officer,
Federal Ministry of Transport, Lagos, 1966, information officer, Propaganda Directorate, Biafra,
1967-70, appointed acting editor, Nigerian Tide, 1980
Hobbies: Collecting antiques and crafts
Name: BELLO, Air Vice Marshal Abdullahi Dominic

Profession: Retired airman
Home Town: Yola
Education: St John's College, Kaduna, 1956-60, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1961-62,
Industrial College of Armed Forces, USA, 1971 (Diploma, 1971), Air War College, USA, 1977
(Diploma, 1977), Royal Air Force Advanced Staff College, England, 1978; pilot and military
training instructor, Kaduna, 1964
Career: Staff officer, Training Operations, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Head quarters, 1968,
officer commanding, Flying Squadron and wing operations officer, Air Trans port Group, Ikeja,
1972-75, officer commanding, Medium and Heavy Transport Wing, Ikeja, 1975, commander,
Air Transport Group, 1977, chief of Air Staff, NAF, 1980-83, resigned, 1983, appointed chairman,
Presidential Task Force, Nigeria Air ways, January 1989
Recognition & Achievements: Defence Service Medal, National Service Medal, Republic
Medal, General Service Medal, 1976, Forces Service Star, 1978
Hobbies: Golf, squash, swimming
Name: BELLO, Alhaji Mohammed

Home Town: Argungu
Education: Argungu Primary School, 1935-40, Government College, Sokoto, 1940-45, CTC,
Zaria, 1948-49, Pakistan Administrative Staff College, 1963 (Diploma In Public Administration,
1963), Administrative Staff College, Henley, England, 1974
Career: Member for Argungu Division, Federal House of Representatives, 1954-61, federal
careers officer, March 1961, senior assistant secretary, Federal Ministry of Establishments, April
1962, acting Nigerianization officer, Federal Ministry of Establishments, August 1962, acting
under-secretary, Federal Ministry of Commerce, July 1963, secretary, Public Service
Commission, Kaduna, May 1964, deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Establishments,
Kaduna, May 1965, acting permanent secretary, Ministry of Establishments, Kaduna, April
1966, permanent secretary, Ministry of Establishments, Kaduna, November 1966, permanent
secretary, Ministry of Education, Sokoto, 1968-72, counsellor (Recruitment), Embassy of
Nigeria, Washington DC, 1972-74, appointed director, Asia Department, Ministry of External
Affairs, Lagos, August 1974; member, The Pakistan Administrative Staff College Association
since 1963
Hobbies: Game hunting, reading
Name: BELLO, Alhaji Falalu

Profession: Banker
Home Town: Rigachikun
Education: LEA Primary School, Rigachukun, 1961-67; Government College, Kaduna, 1968-
72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978; Nigerian Law School, 1979
Career: Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Kaduna State, 1983; Trust Fund, 1998; Member,
Governing Council, Financial Institutions Training Centre, 1997; Abubakar Gummi Market
Reconstruction Committee, 1998; Kaduna State Technical Committee on Pr iv at izat io n, 1998;
Constitution Debate Committee, 1998; Nigerian Bar Association; Institute of Directors Sarkin
Bai Zazzau; Governing Council, .hmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2000; Managing Director,
Habib Nigerian Bank, 1994-98; v-Chairman/Managing Director, Intercity Bank Plc, since 1998;
Vision Trust
Name: BELLO, AlMuhammad Attahiru

Profession: Public servant
Home Town: Gusau
Education: Primary School Farfarfaru, Sokoto, 1958-64; Government College, Sokoto, 1965-
69; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1971-74
Career: Teacher, Ijebu Mushin College (NYSC), 1974-75; Teacher, Government College
Sokoto, 1975-76; v-pincipal A.B.A, Sokoto, 1976-77; principal, Government Secondary School,
Kamba, 1977-78; Principal, Sokoto Teachers College, 1979-80; Chief Education Officer (COE)
MOE, Sokoto, 1980-82; Principal, Giginya Memorial College, Sokoto, 1982-87; Director,
Higher & Education, MOE, Sokoto, 1987-91; Director, Inspecorate, MOE, Sokoto, 1991-92;
Executive Secretary, Scholarship Board Sokoto, 1992-93; Director-General, MOE, Sokoto,
1994-94; General Manager, Sokoto Housing Corp. 1994-94; Director-General, Department for
Local Government Affairs, Sokoto, 1995-96; Director, General Ministry of Finance, Sokoto,
1996-96; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education Gusau, Zamfara,1998-99; Secretary,
Zamfara State Govt. (SSG) Gusau
Institutional Membership: The Institute of Cooperate Executives of Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading & traveling
Name: BELLO, Alhaji Umaru Bello
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MPA
Home Town: Girei
Education: Girei Primary School, 1961-67; Teachers College, Gmbe, 1968-72; Ahmadu Bello
University Zaria, 1973-78; University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1981-82
Career: Administrative Officer II to Principal Assistant, Registrar, College of Education Jalingo,
1979-84; Principal Assistant, Registrar, University of Maiduguri, 1984-87; Registrar, Federal
Polytechnic Mubi, 1988-98; Director, of Administration, Federal Medical Centre, Yola, 1999-
2000; Departmental Director, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, since 2000; Department of Special
Duties, 2000-2001; Administration, 2001-2003;General Services, 2003-2004; Corporate
Secretariat, since 2004; Organised free Adult Education Class; set up Academic Registry COE
Jalingo; Administration Department of Federal Medical Center, Yola; Participates in Red Cross
activities
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Management; Institute of Personnel
Management of Nigeria; International Facility Management; Best Graduating Student, Teachers
College Gombe, 1972
Hobbies: Reading, community service
Address: 6, Cubanga Close off Katsina-Ala Crescent Maitama, Abuja
Telephone: 09-413374; 09-4132271
Name: BELLO, Alhaji U K

Home Town: Kaoje
Education: Sokoto Middle School, Zaria Secondary School, 1950-58, University of Exeter,
Devon, England, 1964, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos, 1980
Career: Nigerian Civil Service, 1964, later permanent secretary, Productivity, Prices and
Income Board, appointed permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance; member, National Institute;
Garkuwan Gwandu
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Federal Ministry of Finance, Secretariat Building, Ikoyi Road, Lagos.
Name: BELLO, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed

Home Town: Lapai
Education: Government Secondary School, Abuja (Suleja), 1958-61, Institute of
Administration, Zaria, 1962-63, Air Traffic School, Lagos, 1964-65
Career: Traffic assistant, later senior traffic officer, Nigeria Airways, Lagos, 1964-74, in private
business, 1974-76, councillor, Lapai Local Government Council, 1976-79, elected member,
Niger State House of Assembly for Lapai, 1979-83, National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Farming, fishing, lawn tennis
Name: BELLO, Ambassador (Chief) Usman Eneyamire

Profession: Banker, diplomat, politician
Home Town: Okene
Education: Catholic Primary School, 1952-59; Rapid Results College and Federal Clerical
School; Oturkpo, 1960-66; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-70
Career: Clerk, North Regional Government, 1962-65; Accounts Officer American Peace Corps,
1965-67; bank officer, Bank of the North, 1970-85; Commissioner, Kwara State, 1975-79
Institutional Membership: Revenue Allocation Commission, 1980-81; Federal Task Force,
Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd, 1989-90; Ambassador, since 1999; Main/Assara of Ebiraland
November 1999; Front for Ebira Solidalitary; Ebira People Association; Okene Development
Association; Leader/Caucus, Local and State Levels, National Redemption Party; National
Congress Peoples of Nigeria; United Nigerian Congress Party; Peoples Democratic Party,
Gubernatorial Aspirant, Kogi State
Name: BELLO, AVM. A.D. (rtd)

Profession: Rtd. air force officer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCON, CFR, DFM
Home Town: Yola
Education: : Royal Air Force, Barcknel, United Kingdom; Industrial Management College of
Armed Forces, USA; Air University. Alabama, USA
Career: Cadet Officer, The Nigeria Air Force, 1963; Rose to the Rank of Air Vice Marshal
(Maj. Gen.) 1981, Appointed as Chief of Air Staff and rtd. December. 1983; Chairman/Chief
Executive, Presidential Task Force; Chairman, NAL Merchant Bank; Presidential Task Force on
the Implementation of he National Hangar Project; Linkted Shipping Ltd; Oil and Gas Cargo
Carriers Nigeria Plc and Shipping and Logistics; Proprietor, Belsan Holdings; Currently, Board
of Century Oil Services Ltd. and C&I Leasing Plc
Institutional Membership: Board of Directors DHL International Nigeria Ltd; Commander of
the Federal Republic, 1981; The Grand Commander of the Niger; 1999; The Distinguished
Flying Medals, 1990
Hobbies: Reading, flying, swimming, tennis, squash and golf
Name: BELLO, Babatunde Tajudeen

Profession: Management consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc
Date (& Place) of Birth: November, 29, 1952
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Ijaiye Baptist Day Primary School, Abeokuta, 1958-64; Abeokuta Grammar School,
Abeokuta, 1967-71; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1974-76; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1979-
84; 1986-87
Career: Consultant, Management Systems Ltd., 1977-80; Principal Consultant, Afam Trust Ltd.,
1980-84; ch/managing consultant, Romis Consultants Ltd, since 1984; Member, Institute of
Marketing, England, since 1985; Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, since 1986;
Nigerian Institute of Management, since 1990.
Institutional Membership: Club 671 AGSOBA; Onward 20's Club of Nigeria; Island Club,
Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Winner, Best Student in additional mathematics/physics, 1971;
Best Student in Latin, 1969.
Hobbies: Reading, walking, debating,
Address: Block 10, LSDPC Housing Estate, Glover Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos
Name: BELLO, Bala

Profession: Historian, civil servant, administrator
Home Town: Birnin-Kebbi
Education: : Primary and Secondary Schools Education,Birnin-Kebbi, 1958-69; Governmeht
College, Sokoto, 1971; Ahmadu Bello University, Kano Campus, 1976.
Career: Lecturer, Murtala Muhammed College of Arts and Science, NYSC, Markurdi, 1976-77;
Administrative Officer VIII, Sokoto State Government, 1977; rose to the position of
Administrative Officer I, 1990; dg., Ministry of Commerce and Industry, 1990; former Assistant,
Secretary, Sokoto State Civil Service Commission; sec: Department of Career and Special
Services; Ministry of Works and Transport; Ministry of Finance and Chairman, Board of Survey;
Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture; Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Board of
Internal Revenue; Sokoto State Development Appeal Fund; Department of Local Government
Affairs; Ministry of Education; Health Services Management Board; Chairman, /Sole
Administrator, Yauri Local Government Council for two years; Deployed to Kebbi State as dg;
Acting, Secretary, Kebbi State Government, retired 1994.
Institutional Membership: Board of Director, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc;
Roads Nigeria Plc; Ganji Bank of Nigeria Plc; Zamfara Textile Ltd; Chairman, Board of Kebbi
State Agricultural Supply Company; Board of Trustees, Abdullahi Fodio Islamic Centre, Birnin-
Kebbi; Acting, Chairman, , Board of Directors, Agricultural Research Management Training
Institute, Ilorin. Athletics Captain, Government Secondary School, Birnin-Kebbi; Nagarta
College, Sokoto; Director, of Sports, Students Union Government, ABU, Kano Campus; former
State Chairman, , Sokoto State Badminton Association
Hobbies: Sports and gardening
Name: BELLO, Buba

Profession: Civil servant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed
Home Town: Gwoza
Education: Central Primary School Gwoza, 1960-67; Arabic Teacher's College, Gombe, 1968-
72; Ahmadu Bello University, (Kano Campus), 1974-78
Career: Primary School Teacher, Mubi/Gwoza lga. 1973; Assistant, Lecturer, College of
Education Maiduguri, 1979-83; Assistant, Registrar, University of Maiduguri, 1983-99;
Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa State, since 1999; President, Association of
Nigerian Universities Professional Administrtors
Institutional Membership: Committee of Registrars of Polytechnic and Colleges of Education
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, farming and hunting
Name: BELLO, Bukhari

Academic & Professional Qualification: OFR, LL.B, B.L
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigerian Law School
Career: Legal Officer, Sokoto State Judiciary; Director, Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice;
crAssistant, Member, Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; Director, Legal services and Head, Legal
Department, National Electoral Commission, 1989-93; served in various capacities, Federal
Ministry of Justice; Special Assistant, to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, 1993-2000; Leader, Nigerian delegation, United Nations Preparatory Committee for the
establishment of the International Criminal Court, New York, 1995-2000; Vice President,
Diplomatic and Plenipotentiary Conference for the establishment of the ICC, Rome, Italy, 1998;
appointed Executive Secretary/ceo, National Human Rights Commission, 2000
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; National Executive Committee, Nigerian
Bar Association, since 1985; Nominated Member, Constituent Assembly, Nigerian Bar
Association, 1988-89; International Bar Association; Fellow, Institute of Corporate
Administration
Recognition & Achievements: Kwame Nkruma Afula Leadership Award; Order of the Federal
Republic
Hobbies: Reading, peoples welfare, traveling
Name: BELLO, Chief (Mrs.) Felicia Omoyeni; (nee Folorunso)

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, P.GC.E
Home Town: Oyan, Odo-Otin
Education: St. Paul's Anglican Primary School, Oyan, 1947-54; Queen's School, Ede, 1955-59;
St. Teresa's College, Ibadan, Higher School Certificate, 1960-61; University of Ife, 1962-65;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Post Graduate Certificate in Education, 1966-67; Immanuel
College of Theology, Ibadan, 1991-94
Career: Graduate Teacher, New Era Girls College Yaba, 1965-1966; Graduate Teacher, St.
Clare's Grammar School, Offa, 1967-1968; Acting Principal, 1968; v-Principal, 1968-71;
Principal, 1971-99; Voluntary Retirement from Government Services, 1999; Proprietress,
Folunso Memorial College, Oyan, since 2001; Oyeleke Memorial Girls College, Offa, since
2000
Institutional Membership: Kwara State Auditor, All Nigerian Conference of Principals of
Secondary Schools, 1981-94; President, 1984-92; She has visited Jerusalem on Holy
Pilgrimages, 1979-93; Singapore for an Advance Leadership Course, Haggai Institute,
Singapore, 1982; Pastored, St. Mathew's Anglican Church, Ikotun, Kwara State, 1991-99;
Presently, Minister of God, assisting the Priests, St. Mark's Cathedral Anglican Diocese, Offa,
Offa; National Ex-offico Member, of ANCOPSS, 1988-92; Alumna of Haggai Institute,
Singapore; Member, Kwara Anglican Diocesan Board, 1975-99; Kwara State Diocesan
Education Council, 1980-99; Parochial Church Council, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Oyan, since
1979; Oyan Action Committee, 1991-95; Board of Governors, Institute of Education, University
of Ilorin, 1992-99; Ajasse-Ipo Comprehensive High School, Ajasse-Ipo, 1989-92; Ipee Baptist
High School, Ipee, 1981-84; Oyan Grammar School, Oyan, 1978-88; Moremi High School, Offa,
1984-99; Kwara State Organizing Committee and Travelling Contingent for Sports Festival;
Kwara State Sports Council, 1984-85; Handball Association of Nigeria, National Sports
Commission, Surulere, Lagos. 1987-95
Recognition & Achievements: Balogun lyalode of Oyan, 1978
Hobbies: Singing, reading, playing badminton and table tennis
Name: BELLO, Chief Justice Mohammed

Profession: Jurist
Education: Central Elementary School, Katsina, 1938-42, Middle School, Katsina, 1942-45,
University College, Ibadan, Inns of Court School of Law, London, 1953-55, called to the Bar,
Lincoln's Inn, London, 1955
Career: Manager in training, UAC, 1945-48, pupil crown counsel, Northern Nigeria
Government, 1956, chief magistrate, Judicial Department, Northern Nigeria, 1961, legal
secretary, Camerouns under British Mandate, 1961, director of Public Prosecutions, Northern
Nigeria, 1964, deputy commissioner, Native Courts, 1965, judge, High Court, Northern Nigeria,
1966, senior puisne judge, North-Central, later Kwara State, 1968, chief judge, Northern State,
1969-75, judge, Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1975, later appointed Federal chief justice, December
1987
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, member, Commonwealth
Magistrates' Association, Harvard Law School Association, chairman, Commission of Inquiry
into Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, chairman, Rehabilitation Commission of North-Central
State of Nigeria, 1968-70, chairman, Governing Body, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal
Studies since 1978
Hobbies: Rambling
Name: BELLO, Colonel Sanni

Profession: Soldier
Home Town: Kontagora
Education: Kontagora Primary School, 1950-56, Provincial Secondary School, Bida, 1959-62,
Nigerian Military Training College, Kaduna, 1963, Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst,
England, 1963-65, Army Command and Staff College, Jaji
Career: Officer cadet, 1963-65, commissioned, 1965, commander, Bonny Sector, later staff
officer, Lagos Garrison Organization, commander, Oshodi Resettlement Centre, commander,
Third Marine Commando Division (Rear, now Third Division), general staff officer, Third
Division, Nigerian Army, assistant quartermaster-general, Third Division, deputy adjutant-
general, Nigerian Army, 1971-74, com manding officer, 81 Battalion, Kaduna, 1975, military
governor, Kano State
Institutional Membership: National Council of States, 1975-78, returned to regular military
activities, 1978, colonel, General Staff, Army Command and Staff College, Jaji, later appointed
high commissioner to Zimbabwe, 1984-87; appointed chairman, Continental Merchant Bank
since 1987
Hobbies: Table tennis, chess, draughts, photography
Name: BELLO, Dr. Iysa Ade

Profession: Lawyer, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB; M.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Ede
Education: Tajudeen Primary School, Agbangudu, Ede, 1955-60; Arabic Institute of Nigeria,
Elekuro, Ibadan, 1964-67; Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia 1969-76; University of
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1976-85
Career: Director, Islamic Foundation, Toronto, 1979-85; Lecturer, Islamic Studies, Department
of Religion and History, Lagos State University, 1986-90; Senior Lecturer, Islamic Law (Sharia),
Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, since 1990; Editorial Adviser, American Trust
Publications, Washington D.C, USA, 1983-86; Admission Officer. Department of Religion and
History, Lagos State University, 1989-90; Africa representative, World Assembly of Muslim
Youth, 1988-93; Ex-officio, Executive Committee., Southern Council to Islamic Affairs, Oyo
State Branch, Ibadan, 1990-93; Assistant, representative. World Assembly of Muslim Youth for
North and South America, 1981-85; Canadian representative/Executive Committee, Muslim
Students' Association, USA and Canada, 1980-83; Appointed as M/Phil/Ph.D Supervisor on the
M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, since 1998; Acting,
Dean, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, 1998-2001; Acting, Head of Department,
Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Lagos State University, 1998-2000. 2001; 2002-03;
2004-05; External Examiner Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin. 2002; Senate representative,
Lagos State University, 2002; Spearheaded, the establishment of the Department of Islamic Law,
Lagos State University; Spearheaded the fund raising for and the construction of the Rahmat
Islamiya Central Mosque, Alarere, Ibadan: Engineered the founding of the National Council of
Muslim Youth Organizations; Chairperson, "Ethno-Social Prejudice and Discrimination",
Muslim Students Association of U.S.A and Canada's Annual Convention, Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. 1982; ag.Chairman, Islamic Jurists Committee of the Islamic
Society of North America, 1985; Chairman, Diploma in Islamic Studies Proposal Committee.
Lagos State University, 1987-88; Convener, College of Law, Crescent University Academic
Brief Residential Session, ImA Research Centre. Abeokuta, 2003
Institutional Membership: Islamic Jurists Committee of the Islamic Society of North America,
1983-86; Consultative Council of the Islamic Society of North America, 1983-86; Board of
Directors, Canada, since 1985: Calendar Review Committee, Faculty of Humanities, Lagos State
University, 1987-88; Calendar Review Committee, Lagos State University, 1989-90; Board of
Trustees, National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation, 1987-94; Law Centre Proposal
Committee, Lagos State University, 1991; Students Welfare Committee, Lagos State University,
since 1997; Proposed Crescent University Planning Committee of Islamic Movement for Africa,
Abeokuta, since 2003, Academic Brief Summit on the Proposed Fountain University, Centre for
Management Development, Shangisha, Ketu, 2004; Chairman, Islamic University of Medina
Committee, 1973-75; President, Nigerian Students" Union, Medina, Saudi Arabia, 1973-75;
Saudi Arabic Government Scholarship, 1969-76; Distinction in LLB, Islamic University,
Median, Saudi Arabian, 1976; Muslim World League's Scholarship, 1976-82; World Assembly
of Muslim Youths Scholarship, 1979-83; Nigerian Federal Government Scholarship, 1983-85:
Fellow, Open fellowship, University of Toronto, 1977-82
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Co-revised and edited the translation of the Qur'an
in Yoruba Language, published under the auspices of the Muslim World League, in Beirut, Dar
al-Arabiya, 1973; Yoruba Translation of Al-Nawawi's Forty Traditions of Prophet Muhammed,
Sebiotimo Publications, Ijebu-Ode, 1987; The Medieval Islamic Controversy of Philosophy and
Orthodoxy Ijma and Tas'wll in the conflict between Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushi, Leiden, New
York, Kobenhavn, Koln: E.J. Brill, Vol.3, 1989
Hobbies: Tourism, reading and sight seeing
Address: Block 35A, Hillview Estate, Ogudu GRA, P.O.B. 10870; Ikeja, Lagos
Telephone: 08033066584; 01-8173326.
Name: BELLO, Dr. Nassir

Profession: Librarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MLS, Ph.D
Home Town: Okene
Education: Roman Catholic School, Okene, 1947-53; Arabic Teachers' College, Agege, Lagos,
1954-57; School of Arabic Studies, Kano, 1960-64; Abdullahi Bayero College (now Bayero
University), Kano, 1967-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-76; Indiana University,
Bloomington, USA, 1979-82.
Career: Teacher, Local Education Authority, Okene, 1965-67; Tutor (Executive Officer II),
Head, Department of Arabic Studies, Okene Teachers' College, Okene, 1972; Assistant Librarian,
Abdullahi Bayero College, Ahmadu Bello, University (now Bayero University), Kano, 1973;
Deputy University Librarian
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association. Publications: Tarikh Ulama'u Igbirra,
Dar Maarifi, Cairo, 1963, (in Arabic); Islam and Alhaji Ibrahim in Igbirra Land, Lafia Tayo
Printing Press, Ikare, 1963; and several articles, in professional journal.
Name: BELLO, Dr. Razaq

Home Town: Offa
Education: St. Marks Primary School, Offa, 1955-61; Offa Grammar School, Offa, 1962-66;
Government Secondary School, llorin, 1967-68; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73,
1977, 1986
Career: Tutor, Offa Grammar School, Offa, 1969; Tutor, Oyan Grammar School, Oyan, Osun
State, 1970; Tutor, Government Technical School, Wudil Kano, 1973- 1974; Lecturer, Ahmadu
Bello University Zaria, 1975-90; Principal Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic, Offa; Head of Statistics
Unit, Department of Mathematics, 1986-92; Chief Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic, Offa; Deputy
Rector; Rector, since 2000; Examination Officer, Faculty of Science; Chief Examiner, Interim,
joint Matriculation Board Examination; Moderator/ Coordinator, NCE, ND and HND
Mathematics Education among other very important positions of responsibility; External
Examiner, B. Sc. Mathematices, Nigeria Defence Academy, 1999; University of Port Harcourt,
1992; Director, Academic Planning Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Offa
Institutional Membership: , Excutive Committee, Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies,
representing Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and of the Accreditation
Panel, Kaduna Polytechnic (Diploma in Statistics), 1984; Statistical Association of Nigeria;
Mathematical Association of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of Management, In Technical Education,
The Nigerian Union of Journalist, Herald Chapel, llorin, 2002; Development in Nigerian;
Chartered Institute Bankers of Nigerian, llorin Branch, 2001; PSR Magazine, Abuja, 2002;
Banking and Finance Institute of Nigeria
Recognition & Achievements: Award of Excellence, Offa Students' Union, National
Headquarters, 1997; Merit Award, Offa Students' Union; Patron, Drama Group, Federal Poly,
Offa, 1999, Federal Poly, Offa, Home Chapter, 1998; For Good Administration by the Heartbeat
Press Club, Federal Poly Offa, 1998; patriotic Citizen by Kwara State Association of Self-
Employed Artisans, Offa Chapter; Banking and Finance Students Association, Federal Poly,
Offa, 1998; Middle Belt State Achievers as Patron of M.B.Y.F, 1999; As Benefactor, Offa
Students' Union, 1999; Caretaker Committee, 1999 Publication: Bell, R. Differential Equation
Peasatol Publishers Ilasamaja-Mushin, Lagos, 1999; and many more Journals
Name: BELLO, Dr. Sule

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., MA, Ph.D
Home Town: Kano
Education: Gidan Makama Junior Primary School, Kano City; Kano Boarding Senior primary
School; Government College (now Rumfa College), Kano, 1996-70; School of Basic Studies,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,1971-72; Ahmadu Bello University, 1973-76.
Career: Senior Lecturer, Department of History. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Executive
Director, Kano state History and Culture Bureau, Kano; Director, National Council for Arts and
Culture, 1989
Institutional Membership: African Studies Association, UK; Member, presidential Committee
on the National Question
Hobbies: Chess, reading, travelling
Name: BELLO, Eniola
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, MA
Home Town: Ayetoro-Gbede
Education: Local Education Authority Primary School, Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State,
1971-76; St. Augustine's College, Kabba, 1976-81; Omupo Grammar School, Omupo, 1981-82;
University of llorin, 1985-88; Times Journalism Institute, 1990; University of Lagos, 1992-93
Career: Staff Reporter, Daily Times, 1990; Staff Writer, Vanguard, 1991-92; Senior Writer,
African Concord, 1992-93; Acting, Production Editor, African Concord, 1992-93; Production
Editor, African Concord, 1993-94; Assistant, Editor, PM News, 1994-95; Assistant, Editor,
ThisDay, 1995; Deputy Editor, 1995-96; Editor, ThisDay, The Saturday Newspaper, 1996-2001;
Editor, ThisDay Newspaper, 2001-05; Managing Director, since 2005
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists, 1991.
Name: BELLO, Hammed Olusola

Home Town: Ejigbo
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ejigbo, 1955-59, Abbot College, Sapele, 1960-64,
Career: Teacher, 1975-79, commissioner for Special Duties, Oyo State, 1980, later
commissioner for Economic Development, Oyo State, 1980-82, detained, January-December
1984, conditionally released, January 1985
Institutional Membership: Federation of World French Teachers, Muslim Association
Hobbies: Writing
Name: BELLO, Hon. Mohammed

Academic & Professional Qualification: ADPA
Home Town: Akko
Career: Elected Member, House of Representatives for Akko Federal Constituency on platform
of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Reading, community service
Name: BELLO, Jerome

Profession: Engineer, company executive
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and, Master of Science in Brewing
Sciences
Career: Joined Nigerian Breweries l972; engr. in charge of Electrical, 1973-75; Chief engr.,
Lagos Breweries, 1979; Brewery Manager, Kaduna, 1986; Manager, Agri-ventures, 1987;
Brewery Manager, Ibadan, 1989-96; Senior Consultant, Heineken Technical Services, Holland,
1996-2001; Head, Heineken Nigerian Breweries 2001-02; Director, Human Resources, Nigerian
Breweries, since 2001
Hobbies: Reading, counselling, scrabble
Name: BELLO, Justice Mohammed
Profession: Jurist
Education: Central Elementary School, Katsina, 1938-43; Middle School, Katsina, 1942-45;
Manager-in-Training at UAC, University College, Ibadan, 1945-48; Inns of Court, London,
1953-55; Chambers of Middle Temple, 1958-59; Harvard Law School, Massachusetts, USA,
1962-63; cr. Called to the Bar in Lincoln's Inn, September 1955
Career: Pupil Crown Counsel, Northern Nigerian Government,1958; Chief Magistrate, Northern
Nigeria, 1961; Director, Public Prosecutions, Northern Nigeria, 1964; Judge, High Court,
Northern Nigeria, 1966; Senior Puisne Judge, North-Central (now Kaduna State) and Kwara
States, 1968; Chief Justice of the Northern States, 1969-75; Justice of the Supreme Court, 1975;
Chief Justice of Nigeria, 1987-95; Legal Secretary, Camerouns, under the British mandate, 1961;
Deputy Commissioner, Native Courts, 1965; Chairman, Electricity Corperation of Nigeria
Commission of Enquiry, 1966; Chairman, North-Central State Rehabilitation Commission, 1968-
70; Chairman, Visitation Panel of the Universities of Ibadan and Lagos, 1971; Kano Air Disaster
Commission of Inquiry, 1973, St. John Council of Nigeria, 1978; Governing Council, Nigerian
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of Lagos, 1980, Body of Benchers, 1981-82;
national Commissioner, Sheriff Guards of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Commonwealth
Magistrates Association, Harvard Law School Association; Member, Permanent Court of
Arbitration, The Hague, the Netherlands
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of Niger, 1965, Grand Commander of
the Niger, 1993. (Hon LL.D), University of Ibadan, 1987. Hallmark of Labour Role Model
Hobbies: Reading, rambling
Name: BELLO, Mahmud Kanti

Profession: Civil engineer, administrator
Home Town: Ingawa Kankia
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72.
Career: Resident Engineer, Funtua-Hando-Road Project, 1972-74; worked at Veryad and Partners
(Civil Engineering Consultants), Cardiff, UK, 1974-75, District Engineer, Funtua and
Malumfashi LGAs, 1957-76; Provincial Engineer, defunct Zaria Province, 1976; Project
Manager, Ministry of Education, Kaduna State, 1976-80; seconded to the Federal Steel
Development Department, 1980; Project Co-ordinator and later General Manager/ Chief
Executive, Katsina Steel Rolling Mill, 1980
Institutional Membership: Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria; Nigerian Society of
Engineers.
Hobbies: Reading, sports.
Name: BELLO, Malam Aminu

Home Town: Paiko
Education: Local Education Authority Primary School, Paiko, 1962-68, Government Secondary
School, Kagara, 1969-73, School of Nursing, Sokoto, 1974-78, Leeds Polytechnic, England,
1981
Career: Appointed commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Niger State, 1984
Hobbies: Football, music, gardening, photography
Name: BELLO, Mallam Adamu

Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, FCIB
Home Town: Dasin
Education: Mayo Belwa Primary School, 1958-64; Government Secondary School, Yola, 1965-
70; Government Secondary School, Maiduguri. 1970-71; Ahmadu Bello University, 1972-75;
University of Pittsburg, 1981-82; Harvard University, Boston, U.S.A, 1990
Career: Investment Executive NNDC Ltd. Kaduna 1976-79; Senior Investment Executive,
NNDC Ltd., Kaduna, 1979-80; Principal Investment Executive, 1980; General Manager, 1980-
83; Deputy Managing Director, Habib Bank, 1983-88; Managing Director/CEO, 1988-94;
Intercity Bank Plc, 1999; Chairman, 2000; honorable Minister Agriculture and Rural
Development, since 2001
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers, Kaduna Golf Club; Kaduna Polo
Club
Recognition & Achievements: Dan lya Adamawa
Hobbies: Golf, squash, swimming
Name: BELLO, Mohammed Inuwa

Profession: Broadcaster, journalist, administrator
Home Town: Bauchi
Education: Yelwa Practising School, Bauchi, 1965-71; Government Secondary School, Bauchi,
1972-76; Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation Training School, Lagos, 1978; Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria Training School, Lagos, 1980, 1982; Nigerian Institute of Management
1983, 1990; University of Jos, 1985, 1991-92; Professional Diploma in Radio Production
(UNICEF), 1993-94; University of Jos, 1995-96; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, 1996-97.
Career: Studio Manager, Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, 1977; Presentation Officer
(announcer), 1978; Newscaster, Network News of Radio Nigeria, Lagos, 1980; head of
presentation 1982-87; Controller of Programmes 1987-90; Manager Programmes, 1990-93;
Acting General Manager, programmes, Bauchi Radio Corporation, 1993; General Manager,
1994; Managing Director, 1995-96; Director, Information, Ministry of Information and Culture,
Bauchi State, 1997
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Society of Nigerian
Broadcasters; Nigerian Institute of Management
Hobbies: Playing and watching football
Address: 64, Bakin Kura Street, Bauchi.
Name: BELLO Muhammad Yahuza

Profession: Lecturer/ administrator
Home Town: Kawo Quarters
Education: Giginyu Primary School. 1967-73; Government Secondary School, Gaya, 1973-77;
Bayero University Kano, 1977-81; Bayero University, Kano, 1982-1984; University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA, 1985-1988
Career: National Youth Service Corp; Lecturer, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, 1981-82;
Admissions Officer, Faculty of Science 1983-84; Graduate Assistant, Bayero University, Kano,
1982-1987; Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas, USA, 1985-1988; Lecturer II, Bayero
University Kano, 1987-1989; Sub-Dean, Faculty of Science, 1990; Head, Department of
Mathematical Science, 1991-1999; Lecturer 1, Bayero University Kano, 1989-1992; Senior
Lecturer. Bayero University Kano, since 1992; Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science; 1990-1992;
1994-95; Dean. Faculty of Science, 1995-1999; deputy v-c (Academic), since 1999
Institutional Membership: University Senate 1988-1991; Senate representative. Senior Staff
Disciplinary and Appeals Committee, 1997-2000; ch/Member, various University committees;
External Examiner, to various institutions, including Universities, Colleges of Education and
Polytechnics, Member, Governing Council, Kano State College of Arts, Science and Remedial
Studies, 1995-1998; various committees on Kano State University; senate representative,
University Governing Council, 1991-1995; since 1999
Name: BELLO, Muhtar

Education: Barewa College, Zaria, 1953-58, College of Administration, Ghana, 1960-61,
Balham and Tooting College of Commerce, London, 1962-65
Career: Accountant, New Nigerian Development Company Limited, principal accountant, later
financial controller, Nigerian Livestock and Meat Authority, Kaduna, general manager, Nigerian
Grains Board, Minna, financial controller, Savannah Bank of Nigeria, former managing director,
Allied Bank of Nigeria, appointed managing-director, Nigerian Security Printing and Minting
Corporation (NSPMC)
Institutional Membership: Chartered Certified Accountants, associate, Institute of Chartered
Accountants
Name: BELLO, Musa

Home Town: Numan
Education: Barewa College, Zaria, 1949-54, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1957-59
(Diploma in Native Treasury Accounting), University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA,
1966-67, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1974-75
Career: Clerk, Barclays Bank, Yola, 1955-57, chief accountant, Adamawa Native Treasury,
Yola, 1957-59, administrative officer, Northern Nigeria Public Service, 1959, later assistant
divisional officer, Bida, divisional officer, Minna, seconded to Cabinet Office, Federal
Government, 1961, assistant secretary, later principal assistant secretary, Northern Nigeria Public
Service, 1962-65, administrative officer, 1968, permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance,
Maiduguri, 1968, chief secretary, Northern Nigeria Development Company Limited, 1970-75,
appointed permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Lagos, October 1975
Hobbies: Reading, chess
Name: BELLO, Mustapha

Home Town: Lafia
Education: Lafia Primary School, 1950-57, Government College, Keffi, 1958-62, School of
Agriculture, Samaru-Zaria, 1963-64, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, 1964-
66, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA, 1966-68, University of North Dakota,
Fargo, North Dakota, USA, June-August 1968, Arthur D Little Institute of Management
Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1973, University of Cambridge, England, June-
August 1979
Career: Commercial officer, Ministry of Trade and Industries, Benue-Plateau State, 1968-69,
area representative (North Central State, North Western State and Kano), Shell (Nigeria) Ltd,
1969-70, agricultural manager, New Nigeria Development Company Ltd, Kaduna, 1970-72,
planning officer, Nigerian Agricultural Promotions Company Ltd (NAPC), 1974-75, assistant
general manager, NAPC, 1976, general manager, Plateau Housing Corporation, 1976-78, also
member, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, general manager, Plateau Housing and Electricity
Corporation, 1978-80, appointed permanent secretary, Ministry of Animal and Forest Resources,
Jos, 1980
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic
Research, 1976-78, Plateau State Committee for Operation Feed the Nation, 1976-77, member,
Plateau State Committee on the Draft Constitution, member, Plateau State Committee on
Technical Report on Revenue Allocation, Board of Directors, Benue-Plateau Marketing Board,
1975, member, Plateau State Marketing Board, 1976
Hobbies: Sports
Name: BELLO, Olatunji Oluwaranti Lateef

Profession: Lawyer, journalist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.LD
Education: Ansar-Ud-deen School, Okepopo, 1967-72; Ansar-Ud-deen College, Isolo. 1974-78;
Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1978-79; University of Jos, 1980-81; University of Ibadan,
1981-84; University of Lagos. 1986-87
Career: Entries Clerk, Cashier and Foreign Exchange Clerk, First Bank of Nigeria Limited,
1978-80; Lecturer, Behavioral Science, National Youth Service Corps, School of Nursing, Ado-
Ekiti, 1984-85; Feature Writer, Concord Press of Nigeria Ltd. 1985; Senior Writer, 1987;
Assistant, Features Editor, 1989; Po lit ica l Editor, Concord Group of Newspapers, 1989; Editor,
Daily News, 1993; Editor, Sunday Concord, 1995, Editor, National Concord; Chairman,
Editorial Board THIS Day, 2001-03; Commissioner for Environment, Lagos State, since 2003;
Staff Writer, St. Petersburg Times, Florida, USA; Speech Writer, Strategist and Personal
Assistant to late Bashorun M.K.O Abiola; Editorial Consultant, Stock Guide, Nigerian Stock
Market, Arbitrage Finance and Securities Limited, 1990; Chairman, Editorial Committee,
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos, 1990-94
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists, Civil Liberties Organisation, Nigerian
Guild of Editors, Concord Press Award, 1990; Concord Publisher's Award, 1991.
Hobbies: Reading, football, traveling
Name: BELLO, Tajudeen Kunle

Home Town: Odo-Arawa
Education: Ansa-Ud-Deen School, Ado-Ekiti; Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Ibadan; University
of Lagos, 1978-81.
Career: Sign-Writer, Foreman, Maintenance Department, University of Ibadan, 1967-78;
Features Writer, Nigerian Tribune, 1983-85; Assistant, Business Editor, 1985-86; Business
Editor, 1986-90; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Tribune, 1990-91; Deputy Editor. Business Times,
1991-96; Editor, Business Times, since October 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists. The Nigerian Economic Society;
associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Hobbies: Listening to music
Name: BELLO, Tunji

Education: University of Ibadan; University of Lagos.
Career: Staff Writer, Deputy Features Editor, Concord; Political Editor, National Concord;
Editor, Sunday Concord
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nigerian Society of International Law
Recognition & Achievements: Alfred Friendly Press Fellow, 1992.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, soccer.
Address: 20, Caxton Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: BELLO, Vincent Immuetinyan

Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Benin City, 1944-51, St Patrick's College, Asaba,
1952-56, Nigeria College of Technology, 1957-60, Carleton University, Ottawa, 1966-67
Career: Appointed administrative officer, Federal Republic Service
Name: BELLO, Sir Ahmadu

Profession: Politician, statesman, Sardauna of Sokoto, premier of the Northern Region
Home Town: Raffah
Career: Evidently, this son of a grandson of Usman dan Fodio, the Fulani jihadist who founded
the Sokoto Empire, was the most powerful man politically in Nigeria before his death Sir
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the Prime Minister, reportedly did his biddings in government. After
his primary education in Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello attended Katsina Higher College, the
institution where he met Sir Balewa and entered into a fateful relationship. Shortly after, he went
for a local government course in England; on his return, he was made secretary to the Sokoto
Native Authority. Like many elites at the time, he went into politics and was actually involved in
developments that eventually led to the country's independence. He was a co-founder of the
conservative Northern Peoples' Congress (NPC) in 1949, which he eventually led. At various
times, he was the Northern Region Minister of Works, of Local Government and Community
Development. In 1954, he was appointed the first premier of Northern Nigeria. There was little
doubt that he was in love with the Nort "I would rather be called the Sultan of Sokoto than the
President of Nigeria," he was once quoted as saying. He did not acquire the title of prime
ministership but there was little doubt that he was more powerful than the prime minister.
Name: BELLO-OSAGIE, Hakeem Iguodala

Profession: Petroleum economist, lawyer, financial technocrat
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, BL, MBA
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1966-71; Oxford University, Oxford, England,1973-76;
Cambridge University, England, 1976-78; Harvard Business School, United States of America,
1978-80; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1981-82.
Career: Associate, Bowman and Conner, 1978; Boston Consulting Group, 1980-1983: Special
Assistant to the Presidential Adviser on Petroleum and Energy under President Shagari's
administration, 1980-84; Secretary, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Committee to Produce the
Blueprint for the LNG Project; Chief Project Co-ordinator, LNG 1984; Special Assistant, Petro
Chemical Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1985-86; Chairman, First
Securities Discount House (the pioneer discount house in Nigeria), 1986; Partner, Udoma and
Bello-Osagie (Legal Consultants), since 1986; Director, Ventures and Trusts, Leasing, Cartel and
Energy; Flame Petroleum and Gas Ltd, Hints Magazine; former v-ch, United Bank for Africa
Plc, Chairman, , 2004
Institutional Membership: President, Africa Society, Cambridge University, England;
Treasurer, African Students Association; Vice President, Middle East Society, Ikoyi Club,
Lagos; Lagos Motor Boat Club, Lagos
Name: BELLO-OSAGIE, Professor Tiramiyu

Academic & Professional Qualification: OON
Education: Government School, Benin City, Edo State, 1931-36; King's College, Lagos, 1938-
44; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Canada, 1949-53; College of Liberal Arts, Howard
University, Washington D.C, 1947-49.
Career: Held several posts in hospitals in the UK including, Assistant Lecturer, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Leeds; Registrar, Professional Unit, Hospital for
Women, Leeds; Medical Director, Osagie Medical Centre, Lagos, since 1976.
Institutional Membership: Metropolitan Club, Royal College of Gynaecology, 1977.
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1992; Doctor of Science,
1997
Hobbies: Travelling.
Address: 36, Balarabe Musa Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: BEL-MOLOKWU, Dr. Josef

Profession: Journalist, advertising practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., Ph.D
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Government Primary School, Benin City, 1953-55; District Council School, Ikeja,
Lagos, 1956-58; St. Patrick's Primary School, Yaba, 1959; St. Gregory's College, Lagos, 1960-
64; Edo College, Benin City, 1965-66; University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1970-73; Somerset
University UK, 1982-87
Career: Editor, Daily Star Enugu. 1975-80; Editorial Adviser, Daily Star, 1980; Managing
Editor/ceo. Ivory Trumpet Publishing Co. Ltd., 1980-83; Editor-in-chief, Daily Star, 1984-86;
gm/ceo. Star Printing and Publication Co. Ltd, 1986-89; Executive Director, Corporate Affairs
and Maketing Cospam-Fireroff, Enugu. 1989-92; Managing Director, Newspapers and Printing
Corporation, Awka, 1993-94: ce/Chief-Consultant, Sefpatri Services, 1992-93; Registrar/ceo.
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, since 1994
Institutional Membership: Institute of International Communication, Institute of Management
Consultants; Nigerian Institute of Management; Registered Practitioner in Advertising;
Consultants, Nigeria Insititute of Public Relations ,Enugu Sports Club; Island Club, Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: University of Nigeria, Prize for best graduating student in
Faculty of Arts, 1973; Daily Times Prize for best graduating Student in department of Journalism
University of Nigeria. Nsukka, 1973; Publication: Business Communication Theory and
Practice, Sef Patri Services, 1997; Principles of Advertising, APCON, 1999; Advertising in
Nigeria: Some fundamental Issues Apcon Editor, 1997
Hobbies: Reading, writing photography, gardening
Address: 2, Yinka Ogunfile Street, Oshinroga Estate. Ikorodu.
Name: BELONWU, Wilfred Ogbuefi Akpu

Profession: Accountant. Administrator
Home Town: Nimo
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Mobil Oil Corporation, New Orleans. New York and
Fairfax, Management/Technical Training Programmes 1988-90.
Career: Accounting Trainee, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited 1974; Senior Accountant,
Accounts Payable Supervisor, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited; Acting, Manager. General
Ledger, 1976; Manager, Financial controls, 1982-85; Controller. Finance and Services, 1985-88;
Manager, Finance, 1990; Executive Director, Finance and Procurement, Mobil Producing
Nigeria Unlimited, since 1991.
Name: BEM, David Ayoosu

Profession: Business administrator, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc. MBA
Home Town: Agasha
Education: Tiv Native Authority Senior Primary SchooI,Makurdi, 1967-69; St. John's College,
Jos, 1970-74; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-79; University of Jos, 1993-95.
Career: Branch Manager, First Bank Nigeria Plc, Bauchi, 1984-87; Budget and Finance Officer,
First Bank Nigeria Plc, Kano, 1987-88; Branch Manager, Lion Bank Plc, Jos, 1991-95; Head,
Loan Recovery and Risk Assets Management, Lion Bank Plc, Jos, 1995-2000; Branch Manager
Lion Bank Plc, Port Harcourt, 2000-2001; Area Manager, Ikeja, since 2002; ch/presd.Tiv
Community, Jos, since 1995.
Name: BEMANA, Lieutenant-Colonel William

Profession: Soldier
Academic & Professional Qualification: G, BSc (Hons)
Home Town: Pankshin Local Government Area
Education: Holy Cross School, Pankshin, St Joseph's College, Vom, Nigeria Defence Academy
(Certificate of Education), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-83
Career: Nigerian Armed Forces, later battery commander, 1970-73, regimental commander,
1974-78, staff officer, 1979-83, appointed brigade commander, 31 Field Artillery Brigade, 1984
Institutional Membership: Ogun State Executive Council, 1984
Hobbies: Reading, hiking
Address: 31 Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Abeokuta, Ogun State,
Nigeria.
Name: BEN, Ahmed

Education: Sudan United Mission Primary School, Bambur, 1948-53, Teachers' Training
College, Gindiri, 1954-56, 1960-61
Career: Teacher, 1958-76, assistant personnel manager, Safni Company (Nigeria) Ltd, 1977,
elected member, Gongola State House of Assembly for Darafoi, 1979-83; former member and
district secretary, Action Group, member, Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1978-83, district
organizing secretary, UPN, 1978-79
Name: BENDEGA, Colonel (Dr.) Joseph

Profession: Retired soldier, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MA, MPA, M Phil, Ph.D
Education: Benue Provincial Secondary School, Katsina-Ala; Institute of Administration,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1960-61; Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London,
1973-76; Lincoln University, San Francisco, California, USA, 1976-77; San-Francisco State
University California, USA, 1977-78; Columbia University, New York City, USA, 1978-83.
Career: Provincial Supervisor of Accounts, Northern Nigeria Government, 1962-64; enlisted into
the Nigeria Army; Finance Officer, 1964-67; Staff Officer, Finance, Nigeria Armed Forces
Medical Services Headquarters, 1967-70; Second-in-Command, Nigerian Army Central Finance
Office, 1970-72; Chief Pay Master, Lagos Garrison Organisation and 2 Infantry Division, 1972-75;
Managing Director/Chief Executive, Shingutar and Company Limited, since 1984; chairman,
Finance and Investment Committee of the Board, National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, 1984-
86; chairman, Lobi Bank of Nigeria Limited, 1986-88.
Hobbies: Reading, golf
Name: BENDEGA, Helen Nguyan

Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MBA
Education: Columbia University, New York City, USA, 1981; City University of New York,
Baruch Campus, New York, USA, 1984.
Career: Special Assistant, Executive Office, United Nation Organisation, New York, USA, 1984-
87; Head of Administration/Personnel Unit, Nationwide Merchant Bank, 1989-90; Assistant
Manager, Corporate Banking Department, Nationwide Merchant Bank Limited, Lagos, 1990-91;
director, Benue Investment Company Limited, 1991 -92; Manager/Head, Credit and Marketing
Department, Access Bank of Nigeria Limited, 1991-92; Manager/Head Treasury Department,
Access Bank of Nigeria Limited, Lagos, 1991-92; Manager/Head, Corporate Unit, Treasury
Department, 1993-94; Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, 1994-96; Head, Corporate and
Investment Banking, Merchant Bank of Africa (Nigeria) Limited, since 1996.
Hobbies: Scrabble, reading, gardening.
Name: Benson, Chief Opral Mason

Profession: Educationist, businesswoman
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Aa
Date of Birth: 1935
Education: Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; University of Pennsylvania, USA;
Pittsburgh University, USA.
Career: Teacher/Principal of Schools in Liberia; Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of
Agriculture, Commerce and Labour, Liberia; Assistant Secretary, General, OAU Conference;
Assistant, Principal Registrar, University of Lagos; Chairman, Chic Afrique Organisation
Limited, 1978; Johnson Products of Nigeria Plc
Institutional Membership: Zonta International Club, National Association of University
Women; former presd. (Junior Organisation), National Council of Women Societies
Recognition & Achievements: The lya Oge of Lagos; lya Mesho of Ikorodu; The Lika of
Imota; The Mokun of Egbaland; The Atoloye of Ile-Iya. Commander of The Star of Africa,
(CSA) Liberia. Publ: Otunba T.O.S Benson: His Life and Views, Pacific Printers; Lagos, 1987;
Upward Bound Nigerian Women in national Development
Hobbies: Reading, music, designing
Address: 1, Karimu Giwa Close, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos
Telephone: 01-269448, 01-2691341.
Name: BENSON, Mrs. Oluwagbemiga Olabisi Temidayo

Home Town: Ikorodu
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Broad Street, Lagos, 1951-58; Victory Primary School,
Ibadan, 1959; Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Igbo, 1960-64; Federal School of Science, Onikan,
Lagos, 1965-67; University of Ife; 1967-71; University of Lagos, 1974-75
Career: Teacher, Jubril Martins Memorial Grammar School, Iponri, 1971-75; Teacher,
Advanced Teachers' College, Surulere (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ojo-
Ijanikin), 1975-78; Academic Sec/Senior Assistant, Registrar (Academics), College of
Education, Onitolo, Surulere (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education), Ojo-Ijanikin,
1980; Administrative Officer, October 1980; Administrative Officer, Defunct Ministry of
Public Transportation, 1980-83; Admin.Officer, Defunct, Head of Local Government Service,
1983-84; Administrative Officer, Governor's Office, Political and General Administration
Office, 1984-86; Chief Planning Officer, Secretary, to the State Government Office,
Establishment. Pension & Training Office, 1986-89: Chief Planning Officer, Civil Service
Commission, 1989-90; Admin, Assistant Director, Ministry of Education, 1992-94; Director,
Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports. 1994-96; Director, Lagos State Council for
Arts and Culture, Onikan, Lagos, 1996; Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, 1996-97;
Director, Civil Service Commission, 1997-99; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, since
1999; Financial Secretary, Golden Dames of Ikorodu
Hobbies: Singing, dancing and listening to music
Name: BENSON, Otunba Theophilus Owolabi Shobowale

Profession: Barrister, solicitor, notary public, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: CFR, LL.B, BL
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 23, 1917-2008
Home Town: Ikorodu
Education: Holy Trinity School, Ebute Ero, Lagos; CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1932-37:
University College, London, 1945-47; Inns of Court School of Law. London, 1944-46; called to
the Lincoln's Inn Bar, London, 1947.
Career: Customs Officer, 1937-43; Private Legal Practice, since 1947; Member, Lagos Town
Council/Deputy Mayor of Lagos, 1950-52; Federal Minister Information, Broadcasting and
Culture, 1959-60; Chairman, Guinea Insurance Plc, Lagos; life Member, Honourable Body of
Benchers of Nigerian Bar, Lagos Town Council & Deputy Mayor of Lagos, 1950-52: elected to
represent Lagos in the Western House of Assembly, 1951-54; Leader of Opposition in the
Western House of Assembly, 1953-54; elected to the House of Representative, 1954;
Government Chief Whip, 1954-59; re-elected to the House of Representatives, Federal Cabinet
Minister Assist the Prime Minister of the Federation, 1966. Former National Legal Adviser,
defunct National Council of Nigerian Citizens
Institutional Membership: Island Club, Lagos; Chairman, Yoruba Tennis Club, Lagos, 1974-
76; Metropolitan Club, Lagos; Lawn Tennis Club, Lagos; Rotary Club, Lagos; honorary, Eagle
(Shell) Club
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1983;
Honorary Citizen of New Orleans, USA, 1984; honorary citizen of the Borough of West Chester,
Pennsylvania, USA, 1997; Honoured with the Knight Grand Commander, Liberian Humane
Order of African Redemption.
Hobbies: Versatile commentator on current affairs
Name: BENTU, Lucias Tokan

Profession: Painter
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., MFA
Home Town: Panyam
Education: Ahmadu Bello University.
Career: Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, since 1972;
Head, Department of Fine Arts, 1980; member, Arts Council, African Studies Association;
member, Society of Nigerian Artists. Exhibitions: FESTAC '77, Lagos, 1977; National Art
Exhibition, National Theatre, Lagos, 1978, 1980; Silver Jubilee, National Art Exhibition, National
Theatre, Lagos, 1985; Artstaff 87, Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1987;
Creative Dialogue, SNA at 25, National Theatre, Lagos, 1989; Zaria Art School, National Gallery
of Crafts and Design, Lagos, 1990; Unity Through Art, National Museum, Lagos, 1990.
Name: BEREDUGO, Sir Youpele Orukalama

Profession: Civil engineer, consultant
Home Town: Okpoama
State of Origin: Bayelsa
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1948-55; University College, Ibadan, 1953-55;
Queen's University, Belfast, 1955-58, 1959-62; Technological University, Delft, The
Netherlands. 1958-59; University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. 1969-71.
Career: Design Engineer, Hunerwadel and Haberli, Zurich, Switzerland, 1958; Post-graduate
Student/Graduate Assistant, Queen's University, Belfast, 1959-62; Civil Engineering Assistant,
Ministry of Commerce, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1962; Civil Engineer/Hydrologist, Niger-Delta
Development Board, 1962-63; Teacher, University of London, 1963-65; Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1963-66; Special Attachment, Soil Mechanics Ltd., London, 1965; represented
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria at University of London Examiner's Meeting, London, 1965;
Lecturer, Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67; Senior Engineer, Federal
Ministry of Works and Housing, Lagos, 1968-69; Graduate Assistant, University of Western
Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1966-71; Planning/Field Engineer, Shell- British Petroleum,
1971-73; Acting Director, School of Engineering, Rivers State College of Science and
Technology, Port Harcourt, 1973-74; Member, Governing Council, 1973-75; Deputy Rector,
1973-75; Professor, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Rivers State College of Science
and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1973-76; Principal Consultant, Project Engineering Associates.
1976-89; dir/Chairman, Board of Directors, Presal Nigeria Ltd., 1971-89; Pabod Food Company,
Port Harcourt, 1985, Bekado Nigeria Ltd., Ikot-Ekpene, since 1977; Chairman, Board of
Directors, 1977-80; Director, Haskoning Engineering-Consultants Nigeria Ltd., since 1982;
Principal Consultant, Project Engineering Associates, Port Harcourt, since 1993; Resident
Electoral Commissioner. Chief Accounting Officer of the Commission in Rivers State, 1989;
Kaduna State, 1989-1990; Niger State, 1991; Adamawa State, 1992-1993; Chairman,
Association of University Teachers, Ahmadu Bello University branChairman, 1965-66
Institutional Membership: Rivers State Students' Advisory Committee, 1969; Rivers State
Students Advisory Council on Education, 1973-74; Chairman, Rivers State Cricket Association,
1974; Member, Rivers State Schools' Management Board, 1974-75; Federal Students' Loans
Board, 1974-76; Chief Interviewer, Port Harcourt Interview Centre, Nigerian Society of
Engineers, 1974-87; Committee on Site Investigations, International Society of Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering 1978-82; external examiner in Soil Mechanics and Water Resources
Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978-80; Committee on Tropical Soils,
International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 1982-86; Rivers State
Contracts Review Committee, 1984-85; Board of Trustees, Christ Church, Port Harcourt, 1984-
86; Chairman, Education and Training Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1985-87;
Member, Governing Council, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, 1985-89; Member,
UNESCO Working Group on Continuing Education for Engineers and Technicians, 1986-89;
Director, CODEC, University of Port Harcourt, 1988-89; Member, board, Faculty of
Engineering, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1988-93;
Fellow:Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1979; Member, Council of Registered Engineers of
Nigeria, 1973; Nigerian Geotechnical Society, International Society of Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering, Open Scholar, Government College, Umuahia, 1948-53; Federal
Government Scholar, Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland, 1955-58, 1959-62; NUFFIC Scholar,
Canada, 1958-59; Commonwealth Scholar, Canada, 1969-71. Rotary Club of Port Harcourt.
Name: BESTMAN, Dr. (Sir), Moses Gordon

Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS
Home Town: Akulga
Education: St. Joseph's Catholic School, Abonnema, 1965; Nyemoni Grammar School,
Abonnema, 1973; Federal School of Arts and Science, Mubi; London General Certificate of
Education, 1974; School of Basic Studies, 1977; University of Lagos. 1985
Career: Security officer, NPA, 1974-75; Teacher, Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema, 1977-
79; Intership, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, 1985-86; Medical Officer, Rivers
State Civil Servant Clinic, 1986; 1987-92; Senior Medical Officer, Rivers State Civil
Government House Clinic, 1992-96; Casually Officer, Braitwait Memorial Hospital, 1997-98;
Principal Medical Officer, Niger Hospital, since 1999; Chairman, Batubonye Ent. Ltd./Guest
House, since 1988; Personal Physician, Rivers State Governor, Chief Rufus Ada George, 1992-
93; Military Administrator, Lt. Col. Dauda Musa Komo, 1993-96; Col. Musa Sheik Shehu, 1996-
97; Chairman, Clinic Management Commitment, 1987-92; Niger Hospital Management
Committee, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Rivers State Health Insurance Scheme for Civil Servant; Rivers
State Civil Servant League of Friend; Rivers State Christian Pilgrim Screening Board; Rivers
State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board; Nigerian Medical Association; Transport and
Accommodation Sub Committee, 1994; Fellow, Institute of Financial Management, Lagos;
Secretary, Task Force High Power Committee; Physician, Christian Pilgrims to Holy Land,
1994-97; co-ordinator, Rivers State Free Medical Programme; Nigerian Medical Association;
Adviser, Rivers State Chief Executive, on Appointment
Recognition & Achievements: Award of excellence in Public Service and Management; Knight
of Order in Financial Industry; Doctorate and several honours by International Biographical
Centre Cambridge England
Hobbies: Table tennis, swimming, fishing, reading, listening to music, making people happy,
tourism advising nature
Address: 18, William Jumbo Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Name: BIAKPARA, Peter Yerindideke; (rtd)

Profession: Airforce officer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: psc, fss
Home Town: Burutu
Education: Tamigbe Primary School, St. Bredan's College, Bomadi; Nigerian Defence
Academy, Kaduna; Royal Air Force College, UK; Command Staff College, Jaji
Career: Officer, Nigerian Immigration Services; Nigeria Air Force, 1967-90; Member, House of
Representatives, Abuja, 1992-93
Institutional Membership: National Service Medal; Defence Service Medal; General Service
Medal; United Nigeria Congress Party
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, music
Address: B2, White House Estate, Airport Road Ugborikoko, Warri.
Name: BIANEYIN, Chief (Sir) Michael Obadayhovba

Home Town: Okpare-Olomu
Education: Catholic School Warri, 1945-52; St. Thomas T.T. College, Ibusa, 1955-58;
Career: Chairman, Board of dirs, Rural Electricity Board Bendel State, 1984-87; Election
Tribunal No.3, Basyelsa State, 1997
Institutional Membership: Committee of the Task Force on Privatization and
Commercialization, Bendel State, 1989-91; Justice Fiberesima Commission of Inquiry into
Oyingbo Local Government Council Impeachment Procedures of the Chairman Investigation
Panel, River State; Justice W.D. Dappa (rtd) Election Appeal Panel Bayelsa State, 1997; Single
Judge, Local Government Election Tribunal,Rivers State; currently, Private Legal Practice;
Nigeria Bar Association; Rotary International 9140; President, Rotary Club of Port Harcourt,
2000/2001; Urhobo Progress Union
Recognition & Achievements: Knight of Saint Mulumba, Port Harcourt Branch, Vice President,
Olomu Progress Union, Port Harcourt BranChairman
Hobbies: Swimming, singing
Name: BIBILARI, Oladele

Home Town: Ilesha
Education: King's College, Lagos, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA (Diploma in
Journalism)
Institutional Membership: Editor, Tribune, 1949-58, editor, Daily Service, 1958-60,
information officer, Nigeria Civil Service, 1960, later appointed chief information officer, Oyo
State
Hobbies: Music, painting, photography, swimming
Address: 1 Idi-Ape Avenue, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: BIBURUM, Hon. Bashir Yusuf

Home Town: Biburun
Career: Engaged in business; Chairman, Tiwada Local government, 1992-95; Member, House
of Representatives for Tiwada/Doguwa Federal Constituency on the Platform of Peoples
Democratic Party since, 1999
Hobbies: Traveling. Meeting people
Name: BICHI, Alhaji Kassim Musa

Profession: Economist, development banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A., FNIM, FIMC, FICA
Home Town: Bichi
Education: Hagagawa Junior Primary School, Bichi, Kano State, 1957-60; Chiranchi Senior
Primary School, Bichi, Kano State. 1961-62; Government Secondary School, Birnin-Kudu,
Jigawa State. 1963-67; Government Secondary School, now Rumfa College, Kano. 1968-79;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1970-73: University of Ife, now Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 1974; Centre for Development Economics, Williams
College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA, 1976-77; Arthur D. Little Management Education
Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. 1991, Government Secondary School, now Rumfa
College, Kano, 1968-69.
Career: Temporary Teacher, Government Secondary School, Gwale. Kano State, 1970;
Planning Officer, Kano State Government, Economic Planning Division. Military Governor's
Office, Kano, 1973-79; Assistant Research and Planning Manager, Nigeria Groundnut Board,
Kano, 1979-80; Director, Budget and Special Adviser to the Governor on Budgetary Matters,
Kano State, 1980-81; Commissioner for Finance, Kano State, 1981-82; Managing Director,
Northern Nigeria Investments Ltd., Kaduna State, 1985-93; eChairman, Kutumbawa Ventures,
Kano, 1993-95; Managing Director/CEO, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, since 1995;
Fellow:Nigerian Institute of Management. 1991; Institute of Management Consultants, 1997;
Institute of Credit Administrators; Director, African Petroleum Plc., since 1993; Chairman, Kano
State Investment and Properties Ltd., since 1995; Nigerian Meat and Associated Products Ltd.
Kano, since 1995; pioneer Chairman, Kaduna zone Shareholders' Association, 1991-93, Director,
Bank of the North Limited, 1981-83, Director, Northern Cable Processing Company Ltd,
Kaduna, 1985-88, Arewa Textiles Ltd., Kaduna, 1985-88; Director, Crittal-Hope Nigeria Ltd.,
Mushin Lagos, 1985-90; Chairman, International Metal Products Ltd., Kano, 1985-90; Director,
Northern Dairies Ltd., Funtua, 1985-90; Chairman, Guinea Insurance Plc, Lagos, 1985-93;
Director, United Nigeria Textiles Plc, Kaduna, 1985-93; Ashaka Cement Plc, Ashaka, Gombe
State, 1985-93; Funtua Textiles Ltd, Funtua, 1985-93, Terytex Nigeria Ltd, Kano, 1985-93:
Northern Nigeria Flour Mills Plc, Kano, 1985-93, Comrade Cycles Company Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna
State, 1990-92; Nigeria Asbestos Industries Ltd. Bauchi, 1990-93; John Holt Agricultural
Engineers Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna. 1992-93.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management. 1992, Vision 2010 Committee,
Kano Co-operative Bank Ltd (now Tropical Commercial Bank). 1981-83, Bank of the North
Ltd., 1985-88
Recognition & Achievements: Geography and history prizes, Government Secondary School,
now Rumfa College, Kano, 1969; first place class prize, J.FELLOW, Kennedy Essay Price,
1969. Fifty most fascinating businessmen in Nigeria in 1991; Punch Newspaper, honorary
fellowship award. Federal College of Education, Bichi. 1997; Distinguished Chief Executive
award, Creditnews magazine, Lagos, 1997; honorary patron, Abuja Business Investment Forum,
1997. The Williams Club, New York. USA, since 1997
Hobbies: Travelling, photography, reading scientific and comparative religious books and
journals
Address: 23, Ontario Crescent, A6 Maitama District, Abuja.
Name: BICHI, Hon. Baba

Home Town: Bichi
Career: Civil Servant, retired as Director-General, Kano State, 1992-93; Member, House of
Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party,
since 1999
Hobbies: Reading, discussing current affairs
Address: 35, Zango Quarters, Bichi, Kano State
Name: BICHI, Kassim Musa

Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MA
Home Town: Bichi
Education: Hagagawa Junior Primary School, 1957-60, Chiranchi Senior Primary School, Bichi,
1961-62, Government Secondary School, Birnin Kudu, 1963-67, Kano Government College,
1968-69, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, September-
December 1974 (Certificate in Project Analysis and Management, 1974), Williams College,
Williamstown, USA, 1976-77
Career: Planning officer, later principal planning officer, Ministry of Economic Development,
Kano, 1973-79, assistant research and planning manager, Nigerian Groundnut Board, Kano,
1979-80, director of Budget and special adviser to the Governor for Budgetary Matters, Kano
State, 1980-81, commissioner for Finance, Kano State, 1981-83, detained, January-December
Hobbies: Driving, photography, reading, travelling
Address: Sokoto Road, Nassarawa Quarters, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: BIDA, Alhaji Alhassan Abuhakar

Home Town: Bida
Education: Okesuna Primary School, Ilorin, 1943-45, Middle School, Ilorin, 1945-48, Barewa
College, Zaria, 1949-53, School of Agriculture, Zaria, 1954-56 (Diploma in Agriculture),
Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, USA, 1960-61 (Diploma in Extension
Agriculture), University of Ibadan, 1970
Career: Officer-in-charge, Mokwa Resettlement Scheme, 1957-60, agricultural officer-in-
charge, Mokwa/Abuja Division, 1962, agricultural officer-in-charge, Shendam Resettlement and
Rice Schemes, 1963-64, principal agricultural officer, Plateau Province, 1964-67, principal
agricultural officer, Niger Province, 1968, planning officer, later deputy permanent secretary,
Ministry of Natural Resources, Sokoto, 1969-71, divisional secretary, Minna, 1972, divisional
secretary, Gwandu, 1974-75, permanent secretary, Ministry of Information, Sokoto, 1975-76,
permanent secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Works, Minna, 1976-77, permanent
secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources, Minna, 1977-79, permanent secretary, Ministry of
Works, Minna, 1979, director of Administration, Office of the Governor, Niger State, 1979
Hobbies: Gardening
Name: BIDA, Professor Shehu

Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM, MSc, PhD
Home Town: Bida
Education: Keffi Secondary School, Kaduna, 1949-54, Veterinary School, Vom, 1955-57,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, USA, 1962-67, Kansas State
University of Agriculture and Applied Science, Manhattan, Kansas, USA, 1969-71, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1971-73, Royal Veterinary College, London, 1975-76
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1967-74, senior lecturer and assistant head,
Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1974-76, professor and head,
Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1976-77, member, Niger State Executive
Council and civil commissioner for Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, Niger State, 1977-78,
appointed professor and head, Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, also
general manager, National Livestock Company Ltd, Kaduna, 1978
Institutional Membership: West African Commonwealth Veterinary Association, member,
West African Society of Pathologists, chairman and editor-in-chief, Journal of Nigerian
Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), 1971, secretary/treasurer, NVMA, 1973-74
Hobbies: Photography, tennis, hockey, farming
Name: BINDAWA, Yusufu

Home Town: Mani
Education: Bindawa Elementary School, 1943-47, Katsina Middle School, 1947-52, School of
Agriculture, Samaru, Zaria, 1953-55
Career: Agricultural assistant, 1955, later elected member, House of Representatives for
Bindawa, 1979-83; member, National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Football, hockey
Name: BINGEL, Dr. (Sir) Baba Thomas

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Jos
Education: RCM Kabong, RCM Kuru & RCM DU, 1960-65; St. Joseph's College Vom, 1966-
69; Rimi College Kaduna, 1973-74; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979-92; S.P.S Keffi
Plateau State. 1977-78
Career: Customs Officer, 1974-76; Teacher, 1978; Information Officer II, 1982-83; Lecturing
since, 1984; currently, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University of Jos, since 2001
Institutional Membership: Historical Society of Nigeria; Archaeological Association of
Nigeria; Nigeria Peace Movement
Recognition & Achievements: Knight of St. Mulumba; Publication: Studies in Berom History
and Culture Vols 1 & 2, Berom Historical Publications Jos, 1995 & 1997; Middle Belt
Congress; NPC; Social Democratic Party; People Redemption Party; People Democratic Party
Name: BINITIE, Professor, Ayodele Omayone

Profession: Psychiatrist, administrator, academic
Academic & Professional Qualification: FWACP, MRCP
Education: Kings College, Lagos, 1950-56; University of Ibadan, 1957-63; University of
Edinburgh, 1964-66; Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, 1970-71
Career: Appointed Professor, Mental Health, University of Benin, 1976; President, West
African College of Physicians; Consultant; retired, 2002
Institutional Membership: West African College of Physicians, Royal College of Psychiatry;
World Psychiatric Association; World Federation of Mental Health
Hobbies: Reading, sports, music
Name: BINJI, Muhammed Haliru

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, BL
Home Town: Binji
Education: Kano City Primary School, 1954-60; School for Arabic Studies, Kano, 1961-65;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1966-68, 1969-70, 1972-75; Nigerian Law School, Lagos,
1975-76.
Career: Called to the Bar in 1976; Registrar, Upper Area Court, 1968-69; Inspector of Area
Courts, 1971-72; Magistrate Grade 1, Chief Magistrate, 1978-82; secretary, Judicial Service
Commission, 1982-84; Chief Inspector of Area Courts, 1984-86; Solicitor-General and
Permanent Secretary, 1986-88; Judge, High Court of Sokoto State, February 1988.
Address: 18A, Wurno Road, GRA, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Name: BIOBAKU, Professor Saburi Oladeni

Profession: Historian, administrator, educationist, management consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA, Ph.D.
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Methodist School, Ogbe, Abeokuta, 1925-31; Government College, Ibadan, 1932-37;
Higher College, Yaba, 1938-41; University of Exeter, England, 1944-45; Trinity College,
University of Cambridge, England, 1945-47; Institute of Historical Research, London, 1950-51.
Career: Government College, Umuahia, 1941-44; Education Officer, Government College,
Umuahia, 1947-49; Assistant Liaison Officer, United Kingdom, 1951-57; Registrar, University
College, Ibadan, 1953-57; Secretary to Premier and Executive Council, Western Region of Nigeria,
1957-61; Vice-Chancellor, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1961-
65; Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, 1965-72; Professor/Director, Institute of African
Studies, University of Lagos, 1965-72; Director, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan,
1977-83; Chairman, Management Consultant Services Limited, 1972-76, and since 1983;
Chairman, Nigerian Textile Mills Limited, since 1977; vice-president, American Society of African
Culture, 1960-65; chairman, Editorial Board, Encyclopaedia Africana, since 1962; president,
Historical Society of Nigeria, 1968-71
Institutional Membership: Association of African Universities, 1968-72; honorary fellow, West
African Association of Surgeons, 1968; board member, Association of Commonwealth
Universities, 1970-71, fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management, since 1980; fellow, Historical
Society of Nigeria, since 1981.
Recognition & Achievements: Aare Iddo, Abeokuta, 1958; Agbaakin of Igbore, Abeokuta, 1972;
Maye of Ife, 1980; Bapitan (Historian Laureate) of the Egbas, 1981. Foreign Honours:
Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, 1961. Honorary Degrees: Doctor of
Science (Hon. D.Sc), Academy of Sciences, USSR, 1971; Doctor of Literature (Hon. D.Litt),
Bayero University, Kano, 1986. Publications: The Origin of the Yoruba, Department of
Information, Ibadan, 1955; The Egba and Their Neighbours, Oxford University Press, 1957; African
Studies in an African University, 1963; editor, Studies of Yoruba History, Clarendon Press, 1973;
editor, Living Culture of Nigeria, 1977; When We Were Young, 1992; A Window on Nigeria,
1995.
Hobbies: Music, badminton, walking.
Name: BIRMA, Alhaji Umaru Sanda

Profession: Company director
Home Town: Biu
Education: Kwaya and Biu, 1944-47; Biu S. Primary, 1947-48; Borno Government College,
1948-53; and many Management courses at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Career: Director-General, Electric of America (International); Chairman, John Laing Nigeria
Ltd.; Director, Leventis A.G; Marine & General Assurance Company Ltd.; Nigeria-America
Merchant Bank Ltd.; Kings Carpet; Chairman, Royal Foam; Nigerian Road Construction Ltd,
Member National Republican Convention; People Democratic Party; Deputy Governor, National
Party of Nigeria, 1983
Institutional Membership: Institute of Directors; The Birma of Biu and Senior Councilor Biu
Emirate; Kano Golf club; Chairman, of the Elders, National Party of Nigeria
Hobbies: Golf, photography, horse riding
Name: BIRNIN-KUDU, Hon. Mohammed Yahaya

Profession: Surveyor, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: HND
Home Town: Birnin-Kudu
Education: Birnin Kudu Central Primary School, 1969-75; Government College, Kano, 1975-
80; Kaduna Polytechnic, 1980-83; 1985-87
Career: Technical Officer, 1985; Higher Technical Officer. 1987; Surveyor, 1993; Senior
Surveyor, 1996; Member, Federal House of Representatives, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Rocks Football Club
Telephone: 09-231039, 064-261209.
Name: BIRNIN-TSABA, Ibrahim

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MEd
Home Town: Birnin-Tsaba
Education: Junior Primary School, Zurim, 1950-53, Senior Primary School, Kotorkoshi, 1954-
56, Teachers' Training College, Maru, 1957-59, Higher Teachers' Training College, Katsina,
1963-64, Training College, Kano, 1965-68, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-77
Career: Teacher, 1961, headmaster, 1965, education officer, 1971-72, principal, Joint Secondary
School, Kotorkoshi, 1972, principal, Government Secondary School, Kaoje, 1975-76, principal,
Government Teachers' College, Maru, 1978, principal, Government Teachers' College, Sokoto,
1979, also zonal education officer, Gusau, 1979, principal, State College of Arts and Science,
Sokoto, 1979, commissioner of Education, Sokoto State, 1979-83
Hobbies: Hockey
Address: 5 Mabera Layouts, Mabera, Sokoto, Sokoto State.
Telephone: 232323
Name: BIRNIWA, Alhaji Ahmed Zakari

Profession: Dentist, politician
Home Town: Birniwa
Education: Birniwa Primary School, 1947-50, Hadeija Senior Primary School, 1950-53, Kano
Provincial Secondary School, 1954-59, Federal School of Dental Hygiene and Technology,
Lagos, 1962-64 (Diploma in Dental Hygiene)
Career: Dental therapist, chairman, Hadeija Local Government Council, 1977, elected senator
for Kano North-East, 1979-83; member, People's Redemption Party, 1978-83
Address: Birniwa, Hadejia Local Government, Kano State
Name: BIU, Abubakar Adamu

Home Town: Biu
Education: Biu Primary School, 1942; Borno Middle School, 1946-50; Clerical College,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1951.
Career: Clerk, defunct Northern Nigerian Government, Kaduna, 1952-59; Assistant, Executive
Officer, former Northern Nigeria, Kaduna, 1952-61; Executive Officer, 1961-67; Senior
Executive Officer, 1967-68; Administrative Officer Class V, 1968; Administrative Officer IV,
III, II and 1, 1969-79; Secretary, Borno State Civil Service Commission; Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Lands and Survey,. Cabinet and Security, Governor's Office, Borno State, 1981-85;
retired from the Borno Public Service, November 22, 1985; Chairman, Borno State Water Board,
Maiduguri, 1987; Magistrate Grade III; Coroner and Justice of Peace, Borno State; former Sole
Administrator, Baisaa, North Eastern State (now in Gongola State); former Sole Administrator,
Kaga LGA, Borno State; former Divisional Officer-in-Charge of Gashaka/Mambilla, Borno
State; one-time Divisional Officer-in-Charge of Katagum, Azare, Bauchi State; former Deputy
Provincial Secretary, Ganye.
Address: ambole Road, GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State
Name: BIZI, Muhammad Gambo

Profession: Teaching
Home Town: Bizi, Bade L.G.A
Education: Bizi Primary School, 1957-60; Gashua Senior Primary School, 1960-63; Borno
Teachers College, 1964-68; Kaduna Polytechnic, 1974-77; University of Wisconsin, USA, 1982-
83; 1985-86
Career: Teacher/Headmaster, Primary School, 1969-73; Teacher, Secondary School, 1977-84;
Principal, Vocational Centre, 1984-85; Vice Principal, Administrative 1987-88; Principal,
Technical College, 1988; Electoral Officer/Chief Logistics Officer, 1988-94; Director, Science
and Technology, 1994-99; Provost, College of Education, Yobe State, since 1999
Institutional Membership: National Association of Technology Teachers; International
Relations Club of University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
Hobbies: Photography, games, and swimming
Name: BLANKSON, Ampim Darku Jim

Profession: Diplomat
Home Town: Bakana
Education: Government School, Mamfe, Cameroun, 1942-44; Baptist School, Port-Harcourt,
1945-46; St. Michael's School, Kaduna, 1947-49; St. John's College (now Rimi College),
Kaduna, 1950-54; University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1957-60; Graduate
School of Journalism, Columbia University, New York, USA, 1962-63; New School for Social
Research, New York, USA, 1962-63, 1968-69
Career: Tutor, St. John's College, Kaduna, 1955-57: Publicity Officer, Federal Ministry of
Information, Lagos, 1960-61: Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Contingent, UN Peace-keeping
Forces, the Congo, 1961; Public Relations Officer, 1st National Development Plan (1962-68);
Federal Ministry of Information, Lagos, 1963; seconded to Ministry of External Affairs; Vice
Consul (information and culture), Consulate-General of Nigeria, New York, LISA; Press Officer,
Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, New York; editor, Federal Nigeria (a monthly news
and features magazine); Adviser, Nigerian Delegation to the LIN General Assembly, 1964-66;
founding Features Editor, Federal Features Service, Lagos, 1966; Political Affairs Officer,
Section for African Questions, Political and Security Council Affairs Department, UN
Secretariat, New York; deputy secretary and later secretary, Sub-Committee on Information, UN
Committee Against Apartheid, UN Secretariat, New York, USA, 1967-72: Counsellor, Africa
Department; Head of OAU and Southern Africa Desks, Ministry of External Affairs. Lagos
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Delegation to all OAU Summits, Council of Ministers
Sessions, OAU Liberation Committee and Defence Commission meetings, 1972-76; Nigerian
Delegate to Anti-Apartheid Conference, Oslo, 1973; mm./secretary, Nigerian Delegation to the
UN General Assembly, 1973/1974; min/ Counsellor and Head of Chancery; min: Embassy of
Nigeria, Madrid, Spain, 1976-78; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary/Deputy
Permanent Representative of Nigeria, UN and alternative Representative to the UN Security
Council, 1978-79; Chairman, UN Security Council Committee on Sanctions against Southern
Rhodesia, (now Zimbabwe) 1979; Representative to the UN Anti-Apartheid Committee for
Namibia, Representative on the Committee for the Review of the UN Charter and the
strenghtening of the UNO; Delegate, UN Charter Review Conference, Manila, Philippines, 1980;
Represetative in the UN Economic and Social Council, 1978-81; Member, UN Security Council
Ad-Hoc Committee on Assistance to Zambia, 1979; Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary to Socialist Ethiopia and OAU, Addis Ababa and UN Economic Commission
forAfrica (ECA), Addis Ababa, 1981-84; Chairman, UN Economic Commission for Africa
(ECA) Ad-Hoc Committee of Ten on the Rationalization and Harmonization of African
Institutions under the aegis of ECA and OAU, 1983-84; Chairman, OAU Commission of 15 Oil
Refugees, 1983; Director, Inter-African Affairs Department, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos,
1984-87; Nigerian Embassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Republic of Ireland and
Iceland, 1987; retired from Diplomatic service; Member, Institute of Journalists, 1964; Member,
Association of Retired Diplomats
Recognition & Achievements: UN Medal for Peace-keeping Troops in the Congo (now Congo
Democratic Republic), 1961; Publication: contributed A Wife for nothing to an Anthology of
West African Literature
Hobbies: Writing, tennis, music.
Name: BOB, Hon. Effiong Dickson

Education: Salvation Army Secondary School, Akai, 1973-77; School of Arts and Science, Uyo,
1970-79; University of Lagos, 1980-83, Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1983-84.
Career: Executive Officer, Land Use and Allocation Advisory Committee, Ikot Ekpene, 1979-
80; Supervisory Councillor for Works and Transport, Nsit Ubium LGA, Ikot Edibon, 1990;
Deputy Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Uyo, 1992-93; Chairman, Nsit Ubium
lga., 1996-97; Principal, Effiong Bob and Associates; Chairman, Public Accounts Committee;
Commissioner for Justice; mem: House of Representative since 2003
Institutional Membership: Nigerian bar Association
Recognition & Achievements: Overall Best Student in LL.B (Part 2), University of Lagos,
Faculty of Law, 1982.
Hobbies: Reading, sports, travelling
Name: BOB, Sen. (Bar.) Effiong Dickson

Profession: Politician, Legal Practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BL
Home Town: Ikot Ekwere-Ubium
Education: Government Primary School, Ikot Ekwere-Ubium, 1962-71; Salvation Army
Secondary School, Akai-Ubium, 1973-77; School of Arts and Science, Uyo, 1977-79; University
of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1980-83; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1984
Career: Chief A.A. Oguntwase's Chambers, Ado-Ekiti, 1984-85; National Youth Service
Corpus; Pioneer Secretary, Land Allocation Advisory Committee, Ikot Epene Local Government
area, 1979-80; G A. Ikott & Company' Legal Practitioners, 1985-87; Principal partner, Effiong
Bob & Associates; Supervisory Councilor, Works and Transport, Nsit Ubium, Local
Government Area, 1990; former: d-Speaker, Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly, 1992-93;
Chairman, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, 1996-97; Attorney General and Commissioner
for Justice, Akwa-Ibom State, 1999-2002; elected Senator, 2003; Codification of Akwa Ibom
State Laws, Legislation for good governance, National Republican Party, 1991-93; Peoples
Democratic Party
Institutional Membership: House Chairman, Public Accounts, Industries, Human Rights and
Public Petitions; Nigerian Bar Association; Body of Benchers, 1999-2002; Council of Legal
Education, Nigerian Law School, 1999-2002; Commissioner, Recruitment and Discipline, 1999-
2002; Body of Attorneys-General in the Federation, 1999-2002; Chairman, Senate
Commissioner, Culture and Tourism; Commissioner, Senate Services, Air Force, Appropriation
and Finance Foreign Affairs, Information; Fellow:Paul Harris, Rotary Club International
Recognition & Achievements: Winner, Chief Chris Ogunbanjo's Scholarship Prize in LLB
(Part 2) as overall Best Student; Having regard also to the Performance in Land Law and
Commercial Transactions
Hobbies: Watching, football, golf, reading, traveling
Address: A31, Flat, Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja
Telephone: 09-2311073, 08022238583.
Name: BOBBO, Dahiru

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons), MSc
Home Town: Dakri
Education: Junior primary school, Girei, 1956-58, senior primary school, Mubi, 1959-61,
Teachers' Training College, Bauchi, 1962-66, Abdullahi Bayero University, 1968-71, University
of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1973
Career: Assistant headmaster, 1967, assistant lecturer, 1971-72, education officer, 1972,
assistant lecturer and assistant registrar, 1975-76, senior assistant registrar, 1976-77, principal
assistant registrar, 1977-78, acting registrar, 1976-78, appointed registrar, University of
Maiduguri, August 1978
Hobbies: Farming, hunting
Name: BOB-DURU, Professor, Robert Chukudebe

Profession: University lecturer, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Awomama, Oru East
Education: St. Patrick's Awo and St. Mary's, Port Harcourt, 1946-51; Stella Maris, Port
Harcourt Road, Port Harcourt, 1952-57; University College of (Lond) Ibadan, 1958-62;
University College, London, Gower Street, 1963; University of Pennsylvania, A Locust Walk,
Philadelphia, USA, 1971-72; Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, 1972-78; Trinity College,
University of Dublin, Ireland, 1986-87
Career: Jnr. Research Fellow, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, 1963-65;
Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1966; Associate Professor, Voorhees College, Denmark, South
Caroline, USA, 1973-78; Professor of Geography and Remote Sensing, Head of Department,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1986; Dean, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of
Nigeria, 1993-95; Visiting Professor, ENEA, Commission on Nuclear and Alternate Energy,
Rome, Italy; Dean, Postgraduate School, Madonna University, 2004-05; currently Professor,
Contract, Anambra University of Science and Technology, Department of Environmental
Management; he was the creator. designer and first Dean, Madonna Graduate School Program;
Chairman, NUC Accreditation Team, Social Science, Western Region; Poor People's Welfare
Association, Otu Olu Ebere, Awo; Co-founder and National Secretary, Orashi State Creation
Movement; Co-founder. Conference of Democratic Scholars, 2001
Institutional Membership: National Commission on Space Applies; Microprocessors and
Informatics Diploma; Remote Sensing and GIS; Member, RESGAN; Third World Academy of
Sciences; New York Academy of Sciences; American Academy of Sciences; co-winner, Lily
Grant for Education. Denmark, South Caroline, 1976-8; Oru Solidarity Movement, National
Secretary; National Party of Nigeria; Peoples Democratic Party
Recognition & Achievements: National Science and Technology Development Agency
Research Award, for design of low cost tools and technology for small scale farmers, Lagos,
1979; Knight of St. Mulumba; Publication:he has published five books, over 43 articles in
learned journals, etc
Hobbies: Badminton, photography, boating, writing
Address: No.11 Eni-Njoku Street, University of Nigeria Campus, Nsukka
Telephone: 08037127590
E-mail: unobobd@yahoo.com
Name: BOB-MANUEL, Tubo

Home Town: Abonnema
Education: Bishop Crowther Memorial School, Abonnema, 1944-51, Kalahari National
College, Buguma, 1953-57, Emergency Science School, 1959-60, Institute of Transport, London
(Diploma of the Institute of Transport)
Career: Joined Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1958-59, Department of Customs and Excise,
1959-65, shipping manager, Anansa Shipping Limited, later in private business, elected member,
House of Representatives for Degema II, 1979-83; member, National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Football, swimming, tennis.
Name: BOBSOM, Daniel Nyu'a

Profession: Medical doctor, academic
Home Town: Donga
Education: St. Joseph's Primary School, Takum, 1964-70; St. Paul's Catholic Secondary School,
Wukari, 1971-75; HSC Keffi, 1975-76: SBS, University of Maiduguri, 1978-83; University of
Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, 1986-90
Career: Head Department of O and G 1996-98; Commissioner, Agriculture, Taraba State, 1997-
99
Hobbies: Badminton, Music
Name: BODUNDE, Chief Joel Kolade

Home Town: Iyara-Ijumu
Education: St Michael's Primary School, Kaduna, 1939-46, Boys' High School, Ibadan, 1947-53
(Advanced Management Diploma, 1975)
Career: Assistant publicity officer, 1954, publicity officer, 1959, senior information officer,
1962, principal information officer, 1967, chief information officer, 1968, deputy director of
Information, 1973, assistant director of Information, 1976, director of Information, Office of the
President, 1980-83; Eleefin of lyara-Ijumu
Hobbies: Gardening, hunting
Address: 35 Turnbull Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Telephone: 680350.
Name: BODUNRIN, Professor Peter Oluwambe

Profession: Philosopher, educationist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA PhD
Home Town: Osi-Ekiti
Education: St. Joseph's Primary School, Usi Ekiti, 1944-49; St. Leo's Teachers Training College,
Abeokuta, 1950-53; University of Ibadan, 1962-66; University of Minnesota, USA, 1967-71.
Career: Assistant Professor of Classics and Philosophy, State. University of New York, College at
Buffalo, New York, USA, 1970-72; Assistant Professor, Grinnell College, Iowa, USA, 1972-74;
Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1974; Senior Lecturer/Professor of Philosophy, Department of
Philosophy, Univerity of Ibadan; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, 1987
Institutional Membership: American Philosophical Association; member, Aristotelian Society of
Great Britain; member, Royal Society of Philosophy; Executive member, Inter-African Council of
Philosophy
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Philosophy in Africa: Contemporary Perspectives,
University of Ife Press, 1985.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, excursions.
Name: BOJUWOYE, Professor, Bababode James
Profession: Medical doctor, lecturer, administration
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc., M.B.B.S
Home Town: Oro
Education: St. Andrew's Primary School, Oro, 1954-60; Government College, Kaduna, 1961-
65; Federal Government College Okposi and Sokoto, 1966-67; University of Ibadan, 1968-74;
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1977-83; General Hospital, Birmingham University, 1982-
83
Career: Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 1985-86; Senior Lecturer, 1986-89; Reader, 1989-94;
Professor, Medicine, 1994; visiting Professor, University of North Carolina School of
Medicine, 1994; Consultant Physician, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, since 1985; Head,
Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin, 1988-93; Sub Dean, Faculty of Health Science,
1990-93; College Registrar, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, since 1994
Institutional Membership: West African College of Physicians; Medical College of Physicians
of Nigeria, Member, Nigerian Medical Association; Nigerian Association for the Study of Liver;
Council Member, West African Society of Gastroentenology; Listed in Who's Who in the World
by Marquis 15 Edition; Best student. Government College Kaduna, 1965; International Medical
Scholar's Programme fellowship awarded by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical
graduates of the USA
Hobbies: Photograph and music
Address: 2A, 1 Close, 7 Avenues, Festac Town, Badagry Road, Lagos
Telephone: 01-774-3240
Name: BOLA, Hon. Oni Bashir

Profession: Businessman, consultant
Education: Bayero University, Kano
Career: Business Consultant; Member, House of Representative, 1998; House of Representative
for Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun, Oke-Ero Federal Constituency on All Peoples Party platform, since 1999
Hobbies: Travelling, music, sports
Name: BOLAJI, Dr Joseph Bamidele
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MEd, EdD
Home Town: Eruwa
Education: Baptist Day School, Ogbomosho, 1940-47, Baptist College, Iwo, 1951-54, Rural
Education Centre, Akure, 1959, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, USA, 1964-70,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA, 1971-73
Career: Teacher, later headmaster, various Nigerian Baptist Convention schools, 1955-62, child-
care worker, Menninger Foundation, Topeka, Kansas, 1965-73, lecturer, University of Lagos,
1974-81, deputy high commissioner (consul-general), Liverpool, England, 1981-84; member,
National Party of Nigeria until 1983
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, music
Name: BOLAJI, Pastor Gideon Oyeleke

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A; M.P.A
Home Town: Otu
Education: Baptist Day School, Otu, 1961-66; Baptist Secondary Modern School, Otu, 1967-69;
Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo, 1970-74; St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1975-76; Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1979-83; 1986-88
Career: Oyo North Schools' Board, Shaki, 1976-79; Central Schools' Board, Secretariat, Ibadan,
1985-89; Registry Department, Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan; college registrar, since
1989
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, Lagos; the Neatest and best,
behaved boy, 1973, Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo
Name: BOLARIN, Professor, (Mrs.) Temitayo Adebimpe

Profession: B.A, Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D
Academic & Professional Qualification: Lecturer, administrator
Home Town: Lagos
Education: : Ijero Baptist School, Apapa Road, Lagos, 1953-59; St. Barth's School, Asata,
Enugu State, 1960-61; Baptists Girl's High School, Agbor, Delta State, 1962-66; University of
Ife, Ile-Ife, 1967-72; University of Reading, England, 1978; University of Bath; England, 1979;
University of Lagos, 1990
Career: Teacher, Methodist High School, Ilesha, 1972-74; Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1974-76;
V-Principal, Oluorogbo High School, Ile-Ife, 1979-81; Senior Lecturer, Oyo State College of
Education (now Osun State College of Education), 1981-84; Lecturer II, Lagos State University,
Ojo, 1984-87: Lecturer I, 1987-90; Senior Lecturer/Acting Head, Department of Educational
Foundations, 1990-92; Presently, Dean, Faculty of Education; visiting Senior Lecturer,
University of Lagos, Akoka, 1992-93: aprof./Acting Head, Department of Educational
Psychology, 1994-2000; Chief Co-ordinator, Sandwich Degree Programme, 1998-2001;
Professor, Educational Psychology, since 2000; Faculty Representatives; Faculty Board of
Humanities, 1984-88; Transport Committee, 1984-88: Committee on LASU Demonstration
School, 1985-88; Post Graduate School Board, since 2002 Chairman, Committee on Proposals
for Establishment of a Creche at Ibereko Staff Quarters, 1984-88; Faculty of Education
Examination Malpractices Committee, 1996-98; Treasurer, Committee of Deans, Faculties of
Education; Board of Studies for Mushin/Yaba/Surulere Campus, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of
Education, since 2002; Chief Co-ordinator, Sandwich Degree Programme, 1998-2001; Senate
Representative, LASU Staff School Management Board; Church Secretary, Ijero Baptist Church,
Ebute-Metta, Lagos, since 2002; Founder, Lamral Memorial Nursery and Primary School,
Akowonjo, Lagos, 2000; Organizer, Exhibition on Teaching as a Career for Secondary School
Pupils, 1985; Appointed, External Examiner, Department of Education Foundation, University of
Lagos, 1993-96; since 2000; Distance Learning, since 1998; Department of Teacher Education,
University of Ibadan, 1998-2000; Department of Educational Foundations and Management,
Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, since 1999; Federal Technical College, Akoka, since 2000;
Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2000-02; External Facilitator, NAL Merchant Bank
Plc, NAL Towers, Marina, 1998-2001
Institutional Membership: Task Force on Play Group Education Programm for Ibereko, Staff
Quarters, 1984-87; Delegation that inspected ASCON Facilities, 1985; ASUU-LASU Staff
School Committee, 1984-88; Tenets of WAI Curriculum Committee, 1985-90; Body on Moral
Development, LASU Female Students, 1990; Senate Business Committee, LASU, 1997-98;
University Senate, Lagos State Unversity, Ojo, 1987-91; 1992-98; since 2000; LASU Joint
Consultative Committee, 1997-99; Board of Institute of Education, LASU, 1995-98; Governing
Council, WAEC, Nigeria, 1998-2000; Editorial Board, Lagos Education Monitor; Editorial
Board of Journal of Research in Special Education; Editorial of Journal of Studies in Curriculum;
Lagos State Examination Malpractices Committee, 1999-2001; Honorary Member, International
Biographical Centre Advisory Council, Cambridge, England, since 2000; Appointment and
Promotion, Lagos State University, since 2002; Academic Publications Association; Educational
Studies Association of Nigeria, since 1984; World Council of Curriculum & Instruction, since
1993; The Nigerian Academy of Education, 2003, Young Women Christian Association
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Government of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship
award, 1968-72; Post-graduate Scholarship award, 1977-79; Inspector, Education, Oyo State,
1981-84. Publication:author: My Alphabet Book, Bk 1-2, Toptune Educational Publishers, 2003;
Study Aid to Maths (For Common Entrance), Oluakin Publishers, 1997; Quantitative Aptitude
Exercises Bk 1-6, Toptune Educational Publishers, 1999; Verbal Reasoning Exercise Books 1-6,
2000; Toptune Social Studies/Work Books 1-3, Toptune Educational Publishers, 2001; Books 3-
6, 2002; The history and Development of Western Education, Nelson Publishers Nigeria Ltd,
Lagos 1994; History of Education in Africa, Oluakin Publishers, 1994; Child Growth and
Development, Oluakin Publishers, 1995; Psychology of Learning, External Communications
Limited, 1994; co-author, Principle of Behaviour, Modification - A Practical Approach, Nelson
Publishers Nigeria Ltd, Lagos, 1997; Teaching Social Studies in Nigerian Schools, Oluakin
Publishers, Ibadan, 1996; School Indiscipline and Remedies, Premier Press and Publishers,
Lagos, 1996; Writing Project Report, Oluakin Publishers, Ibadan, 1999; Effective Teaching
Practice, Ziklag, Lagos, 1999; Toptune Social Studies, 1-6 & and Workbook 1-3; Toptune
Education Publisher, 2001;
Hobbies: Reading, writing, gardening, sewing, cooking
Address: 12, Losa Street, Valley Estate, Akowonjo
Telephone: 01-4704298, 08023167365.
Name: BOLARINWA, Julius Yinka

Profession: Insurance executive, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, ACIN
Home Town: Esie
Education: Baptist Grammar SChairman, Isanlu-lsin, 1970-74; University of Lagos, 1980-83;
Lagos State University Ojo, 1993-99; Institute of Insurance Lagos, 1993-97
Career: Assistant, General Manager, (Marketing) Staco, 1992-2000; Branch Manager, Financial
Assurance Co. Ltd., 1988-92; Assistant, Manager, First Nig. Insurance Company, 1988-92;
Managing Director, Standard Alliance Insurance Company
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Insurance of Nigeria; Nigeria Institute of
Management, Second Vice President, Lion Club, Akowonjo
Recognition & Achievements: MBA Best Student in International Business Management Lagos
State University, 1999
Hobbies: Playing chess, sporting, reading, research, documentation
E-mail: yinkabolarinwa@standard_alliance.com
Name: BOLAWOLE, Bola

Education: University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1982; University of Ibadan,
1985.
Career: Reporter, Sketch, 1985-87; Reporter/Features Editor/Acting Deputy Editor, Sunday
Punch, 1987-92; Editor, the PunChairman, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, the PunChairman, Chairman,
Editorial Board, the PunChairman
Name: BOLIYA, Ibrahim Shata

Profession: Jurist
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 1952
Home Town: Durkwa, Biu
Education: Marama Primary School, 1960-65; Waka Secondary School, 1966-70; Ahmadu
Bello University, 1971-75; Nigerian Law School, 1975-76.
Career: State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Borno State; Deputy Solicitor-General, Ministry of
Justice, Borno State; Chief Registrar, High Court; Judge, High Court of Borno State, 1987.
Hobbies: Games, travelling
Name: BOLODEOKU. Deaconess Elizabeth Abimbola; (nee Egerton-Shyngle)

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed, M.Ed
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Anglican Girls Grammar School, Broad Street, Lagos, 1948-54; Anglican Girls
Grammer School Surulere, l955-60; St. Theresa's College, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, 1961-62;
University of Ibadan, 1963-67; 1982
Career: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Works and Transport, Education (Scholarship Section),
UAC Managers-in-training, Kingsway Stores, Marina, Lagos, 1963; Assisted as Reservations
Officer, Nigeria Airways, Heathrow, London 1966; Deputy Registrar and Secretary, To College
of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Institutional Membership: Association of University Professional Administration; Ladies
Dinning Club, Ibadan, Zontal International
Hobbies: Reading, singing
Address: Plot 7, Osoba Layout, Idi-Ishin Jericho Ibadan, P.M.B 15271
Telephone: 02-2412043, 2414559, 2410198, 0802 2911 2222.
Name: BOLOKOR, Chief Patrick

Home Town: Kokori Island, Ethiope East L.G.A
Education: St. Theresa's Primary School, Jos, 1945-51; St. John's College (now Rimi College),
Kaduna, 1952-56; Nigerian College of Arts and Science, Zaria; Norwood College of
Technology, London, 1961-62
Career: Minister State, Ministry of Extenal Affairs, Lagos, Lagos, 1978-83; elder statesman and
respected leader of thought; National Party of Nigeria; 1978-88; United Nigeria Congress Party,
1995; Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999; presently, mm and Chairman, Peoples Democratic
Party, Ethiope East lga, Delta State.
Name: BORLOKOR, Barr. Solomon Terhere

Profession: Politician, legal practitioner, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB, BL, AMNIM
Home Town: Urhiephron Town, Ughelli South LGA
Education: Ogbe Methodist Abeokuta, 1950-5l;African Church Primary School Warri, 1950-54;
Local Secondary Modem School Ughelli, 1955-57; Provincial Teacher Training College Warri,
1960-61; Benin-Delta Teacher's Training College, Benin City, 1964-65; University of Ife, Ile-Ife,
1970-73; The Nigeria Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1978-79
Career: Teacher, Central Urhobo District Council, Ughelli, 1967-68; Teacher, Birni Kebbi,
Kebbi State; Gwandu Emirate of the then N/Western State of Nigeria, January-Septemberl969;
Accounts excu. Graham and Gillies, Lagos, 1973; Marine Insurance Officer, Lion of Africa
Insurance Company Ltd. 1974; Acting, Area Manager, Eastern Zone Enugu), Lion of Africa
Insurance Company Ltd, 1975; Marine Manager, Express Insurance Co. Ltd, Lagos, 1977; ceo.
GIC Insurance and Claims Consultants, Lagos; Principal Partner, S.T. Borlokor & Co. Lagos
Institutional Membership: Chartered Insurance Institute of Lagos, 1974; Nigerian Institute of
Management; Member, Nigerian Referees Association, 1968; Enrolled member of the Supreme
Court of Nigeria, 1979; Union of Niger Delta; Urhobo National Assembly; Ikoyi Club, 1938, 83;
Legal Adviser, Urhobo Scocial Club; Union of Niger Delta Foundation mem; Rotary Club of
Mende, Maryland, Lagos, 1985; Urhobo Social & Cultural Club of Nigeria
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Handbook on Marine Insurance; The Nigerian judi-
ciary in the last thirty years, 1990; Principled Politicism, 1989; Movement of the Nationalists,
1989,Presidential Aspirant
Hobbies: Football, photography, gardening, swimming, music and reading generally
Name: BOLORI, Hon. Babagoni

Home Town: Jere
Education: University of Maiduguri
Career: Private Business/Political Activities; Member, House of Representatives for Jere
Federal Constituency on Platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Discussing politics, community service, reading
Name: BONUOLA, Lade

Career: Former Deputy Editor, Spear, one-time columnist, Caught Out, Sunday Times; Editor,
The Guardian, 1982; Director, Guardian Newspapers Limited, 1986; Director, Publications, The
Guardian Newspapers Limited, 1988-92; Managing Director, 1992-99; Consultant, The Guardian
Newspapers Ltd., 1999; Managing Director, The Comet, 1999
Name: BORISHADE, Professor, Babalola
Profession: Engineer, academic, administrator
Home Town: Usi-Ekiti
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, 1967-71; Victoria University Manchester, England,
1972-75; Texas A&M University, USA; Nuclear and Power Engineering Experiment Station,
1980-81; Training Centre of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna
Career: Correspondence Editor, Nigerian Science Bulletin; Senior Special Assistant, to
President Olusegun Obasanjo; Minister of Education, Federal Ministry of Education; Minister of
State, Power and Steel; Minister of Aviation, 2005-20,Secretary, Board for the Centre for Energy
Research and Development O.A.U, 1976; aprof Electrical Engineering, Ife, 1985
Institutional Membership: Chairman, University Works and Maintenance Service Monitoring
Committee; Technical Advisory Committee, Regional Centre for Aerial Survey (A World
Regional Centre); Member, Science Association of Nigeria Institute of Electrical Engr. UK;
Nigerian Society of Engr; American Nuclear Society; Faculty of Technology Development
Committee of AWO; United Kingdom (MIEE), 1977; Council of Engineering Institution, 1980 ,
University Senate; University Project Advisory Committee and University Implementation
Committee;Board of Directors Crusader Insurance Committee; Epe Plywood Industry
Constituent Assembly, 1989; Private Practice of Engineer Policy Formation, energy audit, two
system analysis, tower system management and development, 1990-92
Name: BORNOMA, Alhaji Mohammed

Profession: Accountant
Home Town: Gombe
Education: Gombe Elementary School, Bauchi Middle School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(Diploma in Local Government and Accounts, 1964)
Career: Sub-inspector of Hides and Skins, Veterinary Department, Kaduna, Vom, Kano,
Katsina and later Borno, 1943-51, chief accountant, Gombe Native Authority, 1956-59, revenue
officer, 1960-64, executive officer, Federal Civil Service, senior executive officer, 1974, senior
assistant secretary (Accounts), elected member, House of Representatives for Gombe, 1979-83;
member, National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Name: BORODO, Alhaji Tijjani Mohammed

Profession: Solicitor and advocate
Home Town: Bukuru
Education: L.E.A. Primary School, 1963-69; Government Secondary School, Kuru, 1970-74;
Necas, Maiduguri, 1974-76; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-79; Nigerian Law School,
1979-80; University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom, 1984-85
Career: Director, Public Prosecutions, Kano State, 1988; Company Secretary, First Bank of
Nigeria Plc, 1998; Deputy General Manager, Company Secretary
Institutional Membership: Nigerian bar Association, 1980, Institute of Directors, Ikoyi Club,
1938
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, music, travelling, watching sports
Address: 16A Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos
Name: BOROKINI-DADA Dr. Akinsanya

Profession: Physician
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB
Home Town: Ikorodu
Education: St. Jude's School, Ebute-Metta, 1939-43; CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1944-49;
Norwich City College and Arts School, England, 1951-53; University of Glasgow, Scotland,
1953-61.
Career: Medical Officer, Western Region, 1962-65; Senior Medical Officer, 1965-68; Medical
Superintendent, Western State, 1970-73; Senior Medical Superintendent, Western State, 1973;
retired voluntarily from the Public Service, 1975; Medical Director, Ewusu Hospital, lkorodu,
Lagos; Member,
Institutional Membership: African Students Union, Glassgow, Scotland, 1958; President,
1959; Student Member, Glassgow University Labour Party, 1960-63; Mushin West Management
Committee, 1979, Health Management Committee, lkorodu and Epe Divisions, 1978; Fellow,
Nigerian Medical College in General Medical Practice, 1982, West African College of
Physicians, 1986
Recognition & Achievements: Agbomola of lkorodu
Hobbies: Table tennis, music
Address: Ade-Adesanya Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos
Name: BOSSO, Abubakar Aliyu

Profession: Policeman, administrator
Education: Elementary School, Minna 1946-49, toro Teachers Training College, 1057, Ilorin
Higher Teachers Training College, 1960-61, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of
Chicago, Chicago, Illinos, USA, 1973-76
Career: Teacher, Gwrai Native Authority, 1956-63, assistant executive officer, Northern Nigeria
Government, 1964-67, later executive officer,1967-69, joined Nigerian Police Force,1969-79,
later commissioner for Rural Development and co-operatives, Niger State until September 1981,
detained, January- October 1984
Hobbies: Current affairs, farming, photography
Name: BOT, HRH Dr. Fom

Profession: Traditional ruler
Home Town: Lobiring
Education: Elementary School Riyom, 1945-48; Pankshin Central School, 1948-50; Kuru
Middle School, 1950-52
Career: District Head of Ropp, 1953-58; Secretary, Jos Local Government, 1958-70
Recognition & Achievements: CON, CFR ;Gbong Gwon, Jos, since 1970, Officer of the Order
of Plono, Republic of Togo, 1976; Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Jos, 1979; Honorary
Doctor of Laws, Bendel (now Edo) State University, Ekpoma, Bendel State, 1986
Hobbies: Reading, gaming.
Name: BOWEN, Olufunke Abimbola

Profession: Lawyer, university teacher
Home Town: Osogbo
Education: Queen's School, Ibadan, 1966-71; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University), lle-Ife, 1971-75; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1975-76; University of Cambridge,
England
Career: Lecturer in Law, University of Lagos, 1979-87; Senior Lecturer in Law, University of
Lagos, 1987.
Recognition & Achievements: The Law And You, MIJ Publishers, 1986.
Hobbies: Travelling, theatre, reading
Address: 2, Dotun Jolaoso Close, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: BOYEDE, Mr. Olufemi Samuel

Home Town: Omuo-Ekiti
Education: East Primary School, Agaie, Niger State, 1968-73; Federal Government College,
Kaduna, 1973-78; University of Ife, lle-Ife, 1978-81; Universite de Dijon, France, 1981-82;
University of Ife, lle-Ife, 1982-83; Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry, 1992
Career: International Trade Consultant; Literature Tutor, Top Tutors, Ilupeju, Lagos, 1985;
French/Literature/English Teacher, Aunty Ayo Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikoyi,
Lagos, 1985-87; Zaira/East Africa Sales Executive; Graade Nigeria Limited, Lagos, 1988; Senior
Officer Grade I, Nigerline Exports Limited, Lagos, 1988; Senior Trade Promotion Officer,
Nigerian Export Promotion Company Limited, Lagos, 1996-99; md/ceo: Koinonia Ventures
Limited, Lagos, since 1999; Managing Director, Nimex Global Services Limited, since 2002;
Export Digest Limited, since 2003; Executive Director, Air Khaleej Nigeria Limited, since 2003;
Founding Director, Centre for Export Development, 200; Chairman, Newgate Medical Services
Limited. He had served in various capacity both National and International bodies
Institutional Membership: Presidential Steering/Technical Committee on AGOA; World Trade
Network, Geneva Switzerland; World Services Experts Network, Geneva, Switzerland;
Executive Forum on National Export Strategies, Geneva, Switzerland; MD'S Commendation,
Cadbury Nigeria Plc, 1998; First of Six Scholarship Students to France, 1981; Distinction in the
General Management Course in ASCON, 1992; A three-man team of World experts that
evaluated the United Nations' South-South Trade Promotion Programme; Speaker at the Session
on Trade Related Technical Assistance for Developing Economics at the World Ministerial
Conference in Cancun, Mexico; Business Support Group for CHOGM, Abuja, 2003; World
Expert Advisory Group on Sustainable Community Development for the Niger Delta Region, an
Initiative of Shell World Wide, 200; Participant at the five editions of the National Economic
Summit, 1999, Director, International Services Rotary Club of Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, 1992-
93; Vocational Services, Rotary Club of Gwagwadala, Abuja FCT, 1993-94
Recognition & Achievements: Won an ECOWAS International Gold Awardfor ceaseless
contributions to the development of non-oil exports in West African Sub-region, 1998,"Key
Series; West African Verse and Gods Are not to Blame" (Notes, questions and answers on the
WAEC Syllabus, 1985-87; Published and registered with the National Library of Nigeria;
Literature In Englis A Comprehensive Guide; Non-Oil Export Potentials in Ecowas, published
and issue in May, 2000
Hobbies: Traveling, scrabble and reading.
Name: BOYO, Joseph Toye Lewis

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, Government Middle School, Ibadan,
Government School, Lagos, King's College, Lagos, 1938-42, Higher College, Yaba, Lagos,
1943-45, Public Works Department Technical School, Lagos, 1946 (Certificate in Engineering),
Trinity College, University of Dublin, Eire, 1953-60 (Diploma in Public Administration, 1955),
Carlton University, Ottawa, 1960-61 (Diploma in Public Administration, 1961)
Career: Engineering assistant, Nigerian Civil Service, 1946-53, administrative officer, Western
Nigeria Civil Service, 1958-63, secretary, Marketing Board, Midwestern Nigeria, 1964-65,
secretary, Midwestern Nigeria Office, London, 1965-66, director of Training and Manpower,
Ministry of Establishments, 1969-70, permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, January-April
1970, permanent secretary, Ministry of Lands and Housing, April-August 1970, permanent
secretary, Ministry of Establishments, 1970-71, permanent secretary, Military Governor's Office,
February-November 1971, permanent secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, November-
December 1971, permanent secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Information, January-
November 1972, permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, 1972-73, permanent secretary,
Department of Public Service Matters, Military Governor's Office, January-August 1975, sole
administrator, State Education Board, 1975-76, secretary to the Military Governor and head,
Bendel State Civil Service, 1976-78
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Personnel Management, 1975, member,
Nigerian Institute of Management
Hobbies: Hockey, soccer
Name: BOYO, Professor Alexander Eyimofe

Profession: Pathologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons), MA, MB, B Chir, DPhil, MD
Home Town: Sapele
Education: Sapele Government School, 1935-41, King's College, Lagos, 1942-47, Dulwich
College, London, 1947-49, King's College, University of Cambridge, England, 1949-52, Radcliffe
Infirmary, University of Oxford Clinical School, England, 1952-55, colonial medical research
fellow, New College, University of Oxford, 1956-59 (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene, 1961)
Career: Visiting pre-doctoral research fellow, Department of Pathology, University of
Copenhagen, Denmark, 1952, research fellow and demonstrator, Chemical Pathology, University
College, Ibadan, houseman, Surgery, 1957-58, houseman, Paediatrics, 1957-59, resident
pathologist, Radcliffe Infirmary, University of Oxford Clinical School, 1959-60, director,
Federal Malaria Research Institute, also specialist consultant, Malariology, Federal Government,
1960-64, visiting lecturer, Department of Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
Maryland, USA, 1962-64, also honorary senior lecturer, College of Medicine, University of
Lagos, 1962-64, associate professor of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos,
1964-67, appointed professor and head, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, 1967, also honorary consultant and clinical pathologist, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital and consultant, Immunology and Haematology, Medical Genetics,
Malarialogy, WHO; visiting professor, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago,
USA, 1975-78; member, Nigerian Constituent Assembly, 1977-78
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Pathologists, 1966, fellow, Royal College of
Pathologists, 1976, member, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1976, foun dation fellow,
Nigerian Academy of Science; member, Expert Committee and Working Group, Vector Control,
Malarialogy, Medical Genetics, Immunology, WHO since 1963, member, British Society for the
Advancement of Science; chairman, Examining Board, Medical Laboratory of Technology and
Science, 1967-77, examiner, Pathology, University of Cambridge, 1971-73, examiner, University
of Ibadan, examiner, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, examiner, University of Ghana, member,
National Universities Commission, member, National Council for Science and Technology, chief
editor, African Medical Texts, Oxford University Press; publications: contributor, Genetics and
the Quality of Life (Pergamon Press), contributor, Our Future Inheritance: Chance or Choice
(edited by Professor W Bodmer and A Jones)
Hobbies: Walking, motor boating, music, swimming, golf
Name: BOYO, Omamofe

Profession: Businessman, company executive
Home Town: Jakpa
Education: St. Saviours Primary School, 1973-78; Kings College, 1978-83; Epson College,
Surrey U.K. 1983-85; Kings College, University of London, 1985-89; Nigerian Law School,
1989-90
Career: Counsel, Chief Rotimi Williams Chambers, 1991; Executive Director, Ocean & Oil
Services, 1995, Marketing, Unipetrol Nigeria Plc, Deputy Managing Director, Unipetrol Nigeria
Plc, since 2001
Recognition & Achievements: Institute of directors; Ikoyi Club, IBB Golf Club, Lagos Motor
Boat Club
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, water sports, golf
Name: BOZAS, Achilles

Profession: Chartered accountant and justice of the peace
Academic & Professional Qualification: CA
Home Town: Vryheid, Natal
Education: Eshowe School, Natal, Rapid Results College; appointed president, Zululand
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1969-71 (secretary, 1964-84), later vice-president, Natal
Association of Chambers of Commerce, South Africa, 1970-72, served on Natal Provincial
Council for Zululand Constituency, 1970-74
Career: Appointed senator, representing the Province of Natal, 1975-80, later became justice of
the peace for the Lower Umfolozi district, director TM Loftheim; has served on several boards
and councils including, Natal Parks Board, Natal Provincial Council for Umhlanga Constituency,
North Coast Regional Water Services Corporation, Natal Ambulance and Emergency Services
Board, Development Services Board, Natal, and St Lucia Planning and Development Committee
Institutional Membership: National Sea Rescue Institute, and honorary member of Empangeni
Bowling Club, Natal; associate, Faculty of Corporate Secretaries, associate life member, Natal
Society of Chartered Accountants
Hobbies: Local history collector of African Books
Name: BOZIMO, Alaowei Broderick Cherima

Profession: Legal practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B; LL.M, M.I.J, B.L, A.C.I.I
Home Town: Burutu
Education: Native Administration School, Akugbene, 1946-50; Government School, Warri,
1951-53; Urhobo College, Warri, 1954-60; Holborn College of Law, London, UK, 1965-68; City
of London College, UK, 1968-69; University College, London, 1969-70; Nigerian Law School,
1970-71
Career: Documentation Officer, Customs Quay, Nigerian Ports Authority, 1961-62; Clerical
Officer, British Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance, Social Security, London, 1963-66;
London Correspondent, African illustrated News, 1963-66; President, Western Izon Students
Union, UK and Ireland, 1967-69; Executive Officer, British Ministry of Inland Revenue,
London, 1969; Broderick Bozimo and Company, Mein Chambers, Warri, 1971-75; Chairman,
Dynomen Nigeria Limited, 1975-03; Broderick Bozimo and Company, Mein Chambers, Warri,
1983-03; committee of Information, Health, Land and Surveys, former Midwestern State,
resigned 1978; Leader, Delta State Elders Delegation to Aso Rock following June 12 political
crisis, 1994; leader Elders Forum delegation to Aso Rock following the execution of Ken Saro
Wiwa and others; Committee, Delta State Law Revision Commission, 1998; Minister of Police
Affairs, 2003-2007; Chairman, Izon National Congress, Western Zone; Spokesman, Izon Okosu
Otu, Elders Council, Delta State
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, University of Benin, 1982; Delta State
Economic Development Council, 1994; Delta State Elders Forum, 1997; British Institute of
Journalism, 1965; Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute, UK; Nigerian Bar Association: Warri
Branch Chairman, National Executive Committee mm, 1987-90; Council of Legal Education,
1989-91; Disciplinary Committee, 1992; Body of Benchers; Nigerian Schools Grier Cup Record
Holder, Shot Putt, 1957-59
Recognition & Achievements: Best Athlete, Victor Ludorum Grier Cup, 1957; School Athletic
Captain, 1959-60; Bronze, Tricangular International Athletic Meeting Liberty Stadium, Ibadan,
1960; Tonkepa of Akugbene, Main Kingdom, 1990; Olukowei of Kabowei Kingdom, 1991
Hobbies: Gardening, fishing, reading, music
Name: BOZIMO, Professor, Doris Oritse Wenyimi; (nee Uku)

Profession: University librarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.Sc, DL
Home Town: Warri
Education: St: Andrews Primary School, Warri; St. Catherine's Secondary School, 1955-57;
Baptist Girls High School, Agbor, 1958-60; Scripps College, Cluemont, Calif, USA, 1963-66;
Columbia University, New York, 1966-67; 1973-79
Career: Head, Department of Library & Information Science, 1991-95; Dean, Faculty of
Education, 1996; University Librarian, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2001-2006; Member,
National Association of Library and Information Science; Nigerian Library Association; African
Scholarship Programme, of American Universities; Patron, Nigerian Association, of Women
Academics, Zaria branChairman
Hobbies: Fitness class, reading, and sewing
Address: 6, Sarkiu Musulmi, Area A, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Name: BOZIMO, William Zideke

Home Town: Bomadi
Education: L.A. Primary School, Bomadi, 1953-59; St. Bador's College, Bomadi, 1960-64;
Loyola College, Ibadan, 1965-66; University of Ibadan, 1967-70
Career: Assistant, Editor, Nigerian Tide Group of Newspapers, Port-Harcourt, 1971; City
Editor, Tide, Lagos, 1971-73; Senior Journalist, Features Writer, Acting, Editor, Headlines;
Deputy Editor, Lagos Weekend, 1975; Pioneer Editor, News Agency of Nigeria; Pioneer Deputy
General Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, 1985-90; ce/Editor-in -Chief, Sky Communications
Ltd. Warri, 1990-97; Supervisory Councilor, Education; Deputy Chairman, Bomadi lga. 1994-
96; Sole Administrator, Delta Publishing and Printing Company Ltd. Publishers of the Pointer
Titles, 1997
Name: BRAIH Jr, Sonnie Afebuameh

Profession: Journalist, lawyer, counsellor
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.A., MCA, JD
Home Town: Okpella
Education: St. Patrick's Catholic School, Yaba, Lagos, 1965-71; Ikpomaza Grammar School,
Okpella, Edo State, 1971-76; Extra-Mural Studies, University of Benin, 1977-78; North Dakota
State University, Fargo, USA, 1981-86; School of Journalism and Television, Frisham Berks,
UK, 1986-87; University of London, External Studies, Faculty of Law, 1988-90; Hamline
University, Graduate Scheme, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 1991-94; Hamline University, School
of Law, St. Paul, USA, 1995-98
Career: Teacher, Afegbua Primary School, Awuyemi-Okpella; Officer, New Nigeria Bank Ltd.
Auchi, Edo State; Night Supervisor, Lutheran Social Service, Fargo, USA; Management
Consultant, Excel and Associates, Fargo, USA; Vocational Instructor, Aveyrion Centre,
Minneapolis, USA; v-presd/Director, African International News Services, USA; Management
Specialist, Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, USA; Transportation Specialist,
Minn-Dot, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Member, Royal Institute of Public Administration,
European Institute of Public Administration, American Society of Public Administration; Indian
Institute of Public Administration, American Bar Association, National Arbitration Association,
Institute of Comparative Legislation, International Law Association, Institute of Bankers,
American Contract Compliance Association, Association of Personnel Management; treasurer,
Black Law Students Association; Vice President, African Student Union; President,
International Students Union, Listed in Who's Who in France and Industry, 25th Edition; Who's
Who Worldwide, 1993 Edition; who's Who In American Law School, 17th Edition; Who's Who
In America
Hobbies: Reading, writing, golf, soccer, travelling, farming, jazz music.
Address: 4912, 53rd Avenue North, Crystal, Minnesota 55429, USA.
Telephone: (612) 5357856.
E-mail: braih@msn.com.
Name: BRASS-OMETAN, Patrick Efetobore

Profession: Journalist, public servant
Home Town: Okpe
Education: Ometan Memorial School, Ughoton, Warri, 1959-64; Urhobo College, Effurun,
Warri, 1964-69; University of Ibadan, 1974-77
Career: Features Writer, Herald Newspaper, Ilorin, 1977-78; Chief Import Controller, Nigerian
Customs Service, Apapa, 1979-80; Excise Officer, Nigerian Customs Service, Apapa Industrial
Area, Lagos, 1981-84; Head, Public Relations Department, Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja, 1984-
92; Assistant, Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, since 1993
Institutional Membership: Institute of Personnel Management; Chartered Institute of
Secretaries and Administrators
Hobbies: Reading
Name: BRIGGS, Chief (Dr.) David T

Profession: JP, B.Sc
Academic & Professional Qualification: Economist, politician
Home Town: Akuku-Toru
Education: Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema; University of Port Harcourt, 1985-90
Career: Third Republic Supervisory Councillor, Degema lga: Works and Transport; Agriculture
and Community Development; co-ordinator, International Fund for Agricultural Development;
pioneer Chairman, Akuku-Toro lga, 1991; Hon. Commissioner for Works, 1999; Commissioner
for Water Resources, since 2003
Recognition & Achievements: Best Local Government Chairman, by the Rivers State
Government, 1992; Staff Welfare Merit Award by Nigerian Labour Congress, 1992; Outstanding
Commissioner of the year National Union of Journalism Rivers State Council, 2000; Conferment
of Justice of the Peace, by Rivers Government; Doctorate degree in Public Administration by All
Saints University of America Inc 2002; Chieftaincy title by Rumuewhorodegu, Emohua lga.
River
Name: BRIGGS, Professor, Nimi Dimkpa

Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, MD
Education: Nyemoni School Abonnema, 1948-56; Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, 1957-61
Government College, Umuahia, 1962-63; University of Lagos., 1964 69.
Career: Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ahmadu BelloUniversity, 1976-79; Senior
Lecturer, 1979-80; Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port
Harcourt Teaching Hospital; Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, University of Port Harcourt
Teaching Hospital; Chairman, Committee on Vice Chancellors, International College of
Surgeons, 1984; Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt;Chair, State Independent Electoral
Commission, Rivers State since 2007
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1975; Fellow,
West African College of Surgeons, 1977; National Post-graduate Medical College, 1979;
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis
Name: BRIGIDI, Senator David Cobbina

Home Town: Southern Ijaw
Education: Beyin Methodist School, Western Region, Ghana; Huni-Valley Secondary School,
Huni-Valley, Ghana; River State University of Science and Technology
Career: Private Legal Practice; Administrative sec/Legal Adviser, defunct Social Democratic
Party, Rivers State; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Representing Bayelsa Central
Constituency of Peoples Democratic Party platform, since 1999; Senate Committee on
Petroleum, 1999-2003; Senate Committee on Independent National Electorial Commission;
State ch, United Nigeria Congress Party 1996
Hobbies: Music, travelling
Name: BRIMOH, Barr. Lucky

Profession: Scientist lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: DBIL, B.Sc, LL.B, PGDCS, MBA
Home Town: Ekpoma
Education: St. Gregory's Catholic School, Ekpoma, 1977-82; Annunciation Catholic College,
Irrua, 1982-85; Bendel State University, 1987-92 University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria,
1993-95; University of Benin, 1994-97; Edo State University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, 1995-99
Graduate School, Edo State University, (now Ambrose Alii University Ekpoma), 1996-99;
Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, 1999-2000 Call-to-Bar, 2003
Career: Sales Manager, Hope Raising Investment Instructor, National Youth Service Corp, on
Board Nigeria Navy Ship Quorra, Apapa, Lagos; Executive Director, Brimluck Company
Nigeria Ltd.
Hobbies: Athletics, football, swimming and reading
Name: BRISIBE-DORGU, Lady Gersiere

Profession: Politician, business executive
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.A, B.A
Education: St. Mary Magdalene grammer School, Ashal 1965-67; Mid-West College, Warri,
1967-69; University of Minnesota, USA, 1983; Mankato State University, USA, 1984
Career: Youth Organiser/ Social Welfare Assistant, 1970; Manager, 1976; Head, Personnel
Administration, Carlton Engineering, 1977; Executive Director, /ceo. Tariebi Properties Ltd.,
Port-Hacourt; m: Nigerian Red Cross, National Council for Women Societies, Catholic Women
Organisation; Gubernatorial Aspirant, Bayelsa State, 2003; NPN, DPN, Peoples Democratic
Party
Hobbies: Singing, cooking, meeting people.
Name: BRISIBE, Professor, Ebiamadon Andi

Profession: Academic, researcher, consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD
Home Town: Ojobo New Town
Education: LA. Primary School, Ojobo, 1965-70; Government College, Bomadi, 1971-75; Edo
College, Benin City, 1976-77; University of Ibadan, 1977-82; 1986-87; Nagoya University,
Nagoya, Japan, 1988-93
Career: Visiting Senior Research Scientist, Royal Veterinary Agriculture University,
Copenhagen, Denmark, 1993-96; Visiting Professor, National Grassland Research Institute,
Nishinasuno, Japan, 1997-2000; Visiting Professor, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan,
2000-2002; presently, Professor, University of Calabar, Calabar Institutional Membership:
International Association for Plant Tissue Culture; Japanese Society of Breeding; Japanese Crop
Science Society
Hobbies: Reading, writing, skiing and playing tennis
Name: BROWNLOW, Modupe

Profession: Nurse
Education: Ondo Girls School, 1956 (State Registered Nurse Certificate, Diploma of Clinical
Teaching).
Career: Nursing sister, Bahamas, 1969, teacher, Government Hospital of Princess Margaret,
Dominican Republic, appointed sister, University College Hospital, Ibadan and matron, Royal
Orthopaedic Hospital.
Hobbies: Voluntary work
Name: BRUCE, Hon. Okoto Foster

Home Town: Otuan
Education: University of Port Harcourt
Career: Businessman; Special Assistant, to Southern Ijaw lga. Chairman, 1991-93; Political
Adviser, 1997; Member, House of Representatives, 1998; Member, House of Representatives for
Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency on Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Educational issues, reading, football
Address: Orubin Compound Otuan, Southern Ijaw lga. Bayelsa
Name: BRUME, Senator Prince (Chief) Fred Aghogho

Profession: Engineer, consultant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MSc
Home Town: Ubogo, Egini
Education: CMS School, Egini, 1948-51; African School, Warri, Delta State, 1951-54;
Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, 1955-62; University of Maine, Orono, MC, U.S.A,
1962-65; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Mass, USA, 1965-67; Standard
University Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, USA 1983
Career: Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation, World Bank, Washington DC,
USA, 1967-69; Senior Investment Executive/Head, Projects Promotions Department, Nigerian
Industrial Development Bank Ltd. 1969-75; Controller of Investments, Nigerian Bank for
Commerce and Industries, 1975-76; Special Project Co-ordinator, Federal Ministry of Industries,
1977-78; gm/ceo. Delta Steel Company, Owvian, Aladja, Delta State, 1980-84; Director,
International Furniture (Nigeria) Limited; Chairman, Industrial Solvents and Chemicals Ltd;
Executive Chairman, Continental Development Services Ltd; Chairman, Board of Trustees, The
Committees of the Oil Producing Areas of Niger Delta; first Chairman, Senate Committee on
Niger Delta, Chairman, Senate Committee on Steel & Metallurgy; Senator, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, 1999-2003
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers, 1988; Nigerian
Metallurgical Society, 1993; Member, Metallurgical Society of America, 1982; American
Society for Testing and Materials, TALL BETA PI - National Engineering, Honour Society
(USA), 1964; PHI KAPPA PHI - National Overall Scholastic Honour Society USA, 1964;
Advisory Committee, Board of the Nigerian National Merit Award, 1982-83; Adviser to the
Peoples Republic of China on Metallurgical Development Programme, 1984; Ikoyi Club, Lagos;
National Vice President, National Democratic Labour Party; Party Elder/Senatorial Candidate,
Grass-Root Democratic Party; Party Trustee/Senatorial Candidate, Peoples Democratic Party;
Senatorial Candidate, AD, 2003
Recognition & Achievements: Ubiomo R'ovie of Ughelli
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, sports and evangelism
Address: 9, Egini Drive Steel Township Udu, Delta; PHA: 291A Ajose Adeogun Victoria
Island, Lagos
Telephone: 053-621480, 053-250004; 01-2618301, 616360, 2617078, 2615209.
Name: BUBA, Mamman

Profession: Economist, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc;
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977; University of Bath, UK 1981
Career: Staff, the Presidency, 1978-89; Banker, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1990; Branch
Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria, Kano and Bauchi, 1993-2001; Executive Director,
Commercial Group, Bank of Industry, since 2002
Hobbies: Student welfare, music, football
Name: BUCKNOR-AKERELE, Senator Louisa Kofoworola

Profession: Broadcaster, journalist, business woman, politician, environmentalist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, DIJ
Education: C.M.S. Girls School, Lagos; Kingsley Girls School, England, 1949; Gray's Inn,
London; Regent Street Polytechnic, now University of the South Bank, London, 1962
Career: Freelance Presenter/Interviewer, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 1962-63;
Drum Magazines; Editor, Helliogravure; Lausane, Switzerland; Announcer, Voice of Nigeria,
English Services, and later Senior Producer Talks, 1964-71; Client Service Manager, Graham
and Gillies Advertising West Africa Ltd; Chairman, Akerele Advertising Ltd; 1972; Director,
Abimbola Properties Ltd; Chairman, Al Foods and Louisa Kay Associate Ltd; Senator, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, 1992; Chairman, Senate Committee on Information; Deputy Governor,
Lagos State, 1999-2002; Resigned as Deputy Governor, Lagos State, December 16, 2002
Institutional Membership: Vice President, Association of Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria;
Musical Society of Nigeria, Students Union of Yaba College of Technology; President,
Federation for Advancement of Nigeria Women; National Democratic Coalition; Treasurer,
Pan-Yaruba Movement, Afenifere, Lagos State, 1993-98
Recognition & Achievements: Moroye Lagos; Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II, 1993; honorary,
Mama Ewe of Lagos
Hobbies: Music, reading, gardening, aerobics
Name: BUGAJE, Alhaji Bashir

Profession: Banker, administrator, company executive
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1981; University of Jos
Career: Credit Assistant, Savannah Bank, Jos, 1982; Branch Manager, Savannah Bank, Sokoto,
1987-89; Branch Manager, Maiduguri, 1989-90; Branch Manager, Savannah Bank, Abuja, 1991-
92; Personnel Manager, Savannah Bank, 1992; Assistant General Manager, Gamji Bank, 1992-
93; General Manager, (Operations), Inland Bank, 1993-95; Partner, Arewa Management
Consultants, 1995; Deputy Commissioner, (Finance and Administration), National Insurance
Commission, 1999; md./ceo, Inland Bank (Nig.) Plc, since 2003
Institutional Membership: National Council, on Privatisation Committee, Insurance Sector
Reform Implementations; Steering Committee, Pension Reforms, Public Enterprises
Recognition & Achievements: aFirst Bank of Nigeria prize for the best graduating student,
Department of Business Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Name: BUHARI, Alhaji Muhammadu
Home Town: Maiduguri
Education: Yelwa Elementary School, 1947-52, Borno Middle School, 1953, various training
courses
Career: Various administrative positions, cooperative societies, later chairman, Nigerian
National Shipping Line, 1982-83, minister for Housing and Environment, October-December
1983
Name: BUHARI, Jerry

Profession: Fine artist, designer, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.F.A, M.SNA, M.ACASA
Home Town: Akwaya
Education: Native Authority Primary School, Birnin Gwari, 1966-67; Native Authority Primary
School, Zonkwa, 1967-72; Government College, Kaduna, 1973-77; Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1977-81; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982-84
Career: Graduate Assistant, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982-
84; Assistant, Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1984-87; Lecturer II, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1987-90; Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, since 1995; Head,
Department of Fine Arts, since 1995; Deputy Dean, Faculty of Environmental Design, 1995;
presently, Dean, Faculty of Enviromental Design, ABU, Zaria; examiner, Intermediate Joint
Matriculation Board, Ahmadu Bello University, 1983-85; Member, Faculty of Environmental
Design, since 1985; Departmental Assistant Examination Officer, 1985-86; Faculty Assistant,
Examination Officer, 1986-88; Departmental Admission Officer, 1987-88, Faculty Admission
Committee, 1987-88; Departmental Exhibitions Officer, 1988; Faculty Facilities Officer, Faculty
of Environmental Design; Head of Painting, Department of Fine Arts; co-ordinator, The
Beautification of the Interior of the Ahmadu Bello University Gymnasium Main Bowl
Decoration Sub-Committee, 1989/90; Post-Graduate co-ordinator, Department of Fine Arts,
1995-97; Art Consultant, Academy Press Plc, 1995
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Artists, the Eye Society, International Centre
for the Arts, the Arts Council of the African Studies Association Smithsonian Institute,
Washington D.C, USA, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Recognition & Achievements: Certificate of Honour, Faculty of Environmental Design,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Certificate of Honour, Association of Industrial Design and
Fine Arts Students
Hobbies: Fishing, travelling, reading, documentation
Address: Area E65, Ahmadu Bello University Senior Staff Quarters, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna
State
Name: BUHARI, Major-General Muhammadu (rtd.)

Profession: Soldier, polician, former head of state and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
of Nigeria
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCON, GCFR
Home Town: Daura
Education: Daura and Mai'Adua Primary Schools, 1948-52; Katsina Middle School, 1953-55;
Katsina Provincial Secondary School (now Government College), Katsina, 1956-61; Nigerian
Military Training College, Kaduna, 1962; Mons Officer Cadet School, Aldershot, United
Kingdom, 1962-63; Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, India, January-November, 1973;
Army War Co llege, USA, 1979-80
Career: Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 1963; Platoon Commander, 2nd Infantry Battalion,
Abeokuta, 1963; Platoon Commander's Course, Nigeria Military College, Kaduna, 1963-64;
Mechanical Transport Officer's Course, Army Mechanical Transport School, Bordon, United
Kingdom, 1965; Commander, 2nd Battalion, United Nations Peace-keeping Force, Congo
Republic early 1960s; Mechanical Transport Officer, Lagos Garrison Transport Company, 1964-
65; Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade Transport Company, January-July 1965;
Adjutant/Commander, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 1965-67; Brigade Major, 2 Sector, 1st Infantry
Division, April-july 1967; Brigade Major/Commander, 31 Infantry Brigade, 1970-71; Assistant,
Adjutant-General, 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, 1971-72; Colonel General Staff, 3rd
Infantry Division Headquarters, January-September 1974; Acting Director, Transport and
Supply, Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport Headquarters, 1974-75; Military gov.
North-Eastern State (now Borno State), 1975-76; Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and
Energy, 1976-78; Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1978-79; Military
Secretary(Army), Army Headquarters/Member, Defunct Supreme Military Council, Nigerian
Army Headquarters, 1978-79; General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division, Nigerian
Army Headquarters, 1979-80; General Officer Commanding, 2nd Mechanised Infantry Division,
Nigerian Army Headquarters, Ibadan, January-October, 1981; General Officer Commanding, 3rd
Armoured Division, Jos, 1981-1983; Head of State and Commander-in-Chief, Nigerian Armed
Forces, 1984-1985; ousted from power and retired on August 27, 1985; Executive Chairman,
Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund, 1994-99
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Federal Republic; Grand Commander of the
Federal Republic, 2003; Decorations. Defence Service Medal; National Service Medal; General
Service Medal; Republic Medal; Loyal Service and Good Conduct Medal; Forces Service Star;
UN Peace-keeping Force, Congo, Medal
Hobbies: Tennis, squash, golf
Name: BUJAWA, Alhaji Dabo

Home Town: Mani
Career: Agricultural assistant. 1945, cotton supervisor, 1954, instructor, Provincial Local
Government Training Scheme, 1961, local government and community development supervisor,
1968, later elected member, House of Representatives for Mani, 1979-83; member, National
Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Football
Name: BUKAR, Alhaji, Yahaya Gama

Academic & Professional Qualification: L.LB, B.L, L.LM
Home Town: Nguru
Education: Central Primary School, Nguru, Niger State. 1968-74; Government Secondary
School, Nguru, 1974-79; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979-83; Nigerian Law School,
Lagos, 1983-84; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1987-89
Career: NYSC, Yusuf Aliyu and Company, Yola, 1984-85; Ministry of Justice, Maiduguri,
Borno State, 1985; Legal Adviser, seconded to Special Investigation Panel. Government House,
Maiduguri, 1985-87; sec/Legal Adviser, Borno Radio Television Corporation, 1990-91; Director,
Civil Ligitation, Yobe State Ministry of Justice, 1991-94; dir:/Solicitor-General, Yobe State
Ministry of Justice; Solicitor-General/Director-General, Ministry of Justice, Yobe State, since
1994
Institutional Membership: Nigeria bar Association
Hobbies: Reading, lawn tennis, travelling
Address: GP No. 10, Commissioners' Quarters. Along Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe State.
Name: BUKAR, Hon. Justice Ibrahim

Profession: Judge
Academic & Professional Qualification: L.LB, B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 1950
Home Town: Yerwa
Education: Yerwa Central Primary School, Maiduguri, 1959-65; School for Arabic Studies,
Kano, 1966-70; Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1973-76; University
of Maiduguri 1977-80; Nigerian Law School, Lagos 1980-81; Nigerian Institute of Advanced
Legal Studies, Lagos 1990: attended Induction Course for newly appointed judicial officers at
the National Judicial Institute, Lagos, 1983
Career: Teacher, Gamboru Primary School, Maiduguri, Borno Local Education Authority,
1971-73; Assistant, Registrar, Sharia Court of Appeal Borno State, 1976-80; Highe-Registrar,
1980-82; State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Borno State 1982-85; Ag.Senior State Counsel,
Ministry of Justice, Borno State, 1983-84; Magistrate Grade I, Judiciary, Borno State 1984-85;
Acting, Senior, Magistrate II, Judiciary, Borno State, 1985-86; Senior Magistrate II 1986-87;
Senior Magistrate 1, Judiciary, Borno State 1987-89; Secretary Judicial Service Committee,
Judiciary, Borno State, 1989-90; Director, Judicial Service Committee, Judiciary Borno State,
1990-91; Chief Registrar, High Court of Justice, 1991-92; Counsel, Judicial Commission of
Inquiry into the fire outbreak at Gamboru Monday Market; counsel/mem Judicial Commission of
Inquiry into the contract award for the construction of the Permanent Site of Borno College of
Basic Studies at Bama; counsel, Governing Council of Borno State College of Legal and Islamic
Studies, Maiduguri, 1983; counsel, Land Allocation Committee, 1984; Chairman, Task Force
Committee on Procurement of Working Materials for the Judiciary, 1985; Local Government
Election Petition Tribunal, 1992; Robbery and Fire Arms Tribunal, Federal Capital Territory,
Abuja, since 1996
Recognition & Achievements: Second position prize at the 10th Advanced Course on Practice
and Procedure at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 1990.
Hobbies: Reading, current affairs.
Address: 16, Ukpabi Asika Street, Asokoro District, Abuja.
Name: BUKAR-KOLO, Alhaji Galtima Abu

Profession: Retired diplomat
Academic & Professional Qualification:
Education: Yerwa Middle School, 1933-38, Kaduna College, 1939-42, Veterinary School, Vom,
1942-45 (Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, 1945), Makerere University. Kampala, 1964
Career: Joined Public Service, Northern Nigeria, 1945-62, chief passport officer, Ministry of
External Affairs, Lagos, 1962-64, ambassador to the Central African Eepublic, 1974-76, high
commissioner to Kenya, 1976-77, retired, 1978
Name: BULAMA, Alhaji Mali Gubio

Profession: Public servant
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed, M.Ed, M.phil
Home Town: Magumer
Education: Gubio Primary School; Community Secondary School, Geidaru, Government
Secondary School, Yola; King's College, Lagos; Institute of Education, Advanced Teacher's
College, Zaria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Bayero University Kano; North Western
University, Illinois, USA; University of Port Harcourt
Career: Store Keeper, North Eastern State Ministry of Education, 1975-76; Assistant, Editor,
Adamawa Advocate, Government Secondary School, Yola, 1974; General Secretary, Muslims
Students Society, GSS Yola, 1975; Teacher, ATC, Gombe, Government College, Katsina; Queen
Amina College, Zaria; Nawair-Ud-Deen College; Government Secondary School, Argungu;
Vice Principal, Government Secondary School, New Marte, 1979-80; Vice-Principal
Government College, Maiduguri 1982-84; Principal, Government Secondary School, Gubio
1984-86; Assistant, Chief Inspector of Education, Ministry of Education, 1989; Registrar,
College of Education, Waka-Biu, Borno State, 1989-1990; Acting, Provost, College of
Education, Waka Biu, 1989; 1990; Director, Ministry of Education, Borno State; 1990-91; Sole
Administrator, Konduga Local Government, 1991; Director-General, Borno State Ministry of
Education, 1991-94; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture,
Borno State, 1997-98; Ministry of Education, Borno State, since June 1998
Institutional Membership: National Institute, Kuru; Secretary, Committee on Students Riots,
Government Secondary School, Damboa, 1989; Secretary, Technical Committee on Conversion
of Kaduna Polytechnic to a University of Technology, 1990-91; Secretary, Committee on Niger-
Nigeria Border Co-operation, 1990; Committee on Salary Fraud Verification, Ministry of
Education, Borno State, 1991; Chairman, Border Clashes Committee, Mobbar Local
Government, 1991; Secretary, Committee on Rationalisation of Tertiary Institutions, Borno State
1993; national Chairman, Groundnut Producers, Marketers Association of Nigeria, 1994; Zonal
Director, (Zone III) Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba and Yola states Farmers' Congress, 1994;
Secretary, Central Organising Committee, Family Support Trust Fund, Borno State, 1995;
Secretary, Family Support Trust Fund, Board of Trustees, Borno State, 1995-97; Education
Endowment Fund, 1985; Member, Planning Committee, First National Tree Planting Campaign,
Gubio, 1986
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Child's Study, Advanced Teachers' College,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977; The Kanuri People, 1981; The Problems of Sahel and
Sahara Regions of Nigeria, Group Study Project, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982; Kanuri
Resistance to Western Education; Causes and Implications for Socio-Economic Development of
Borno State, Bayero University, Kano, 1983
Hobbies: Farming, animal rearing, voluntary teaching, jogging, football
Name: BULAMA, Hon. Maxwell

Home Town: Hong
Career: Furniture maker, Shorelite Limited, Mubi, Yola; Chairman, Hong lga, Adamawa, 1994-
95; Member, House of Representatives for Hong/Igombi Federal Constituency on plat form of
All Peoples Party in 1999
Recognition & Achievements: Adamawa State Government Award for Bamako Initiative, 1998
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, philanthropy
Name: BULAMA, Shettima Mohammed
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA, FCCA, FCA, FCIB
State of Origin: Bornu
Education: Attended Primary and Secondary Schools, 1959-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1972-74; London School of Accountancy, U.K. 1980-84; Bayero University, Kano
Career: Teacher, Borno Local Education Authority, 1971 Officer, United Bank for Africa Plc,
1974-70; Branch Accountant, Maiduguri Main Branch, 1976-79, Branch Manager, Bank of the
North, Maiduguri Main Branch, 1979; redeployed to Head Office, 1984; Chief Accountant, Bank
of the North Head Office, 1988; aGeneral Manager, Finance and Planning, 1992; General
Manager, Finance and Planning, 1994; md/ce. 1995; Managing Director/CEO, Bank of the North
Ltd, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers UK; Institute of Chartered
Accountant; Institute of Corporate Administration; Nigeria Institute of Public Relations;
Association of Business Executives of Nigeria; Institute of Industrialists and Corporate
Administrators; Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management; Nigerian Institute of
Management
Recognition & Achievements: OON, Distinguished Managing Director, of Substance Award by
theAssociation of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, National Body;
National Award for Excellence by Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association;
Distinguished Services to the Banking and Finance Industry by the Port Harcourt Chamber of
Commerce Industry Mines and Agricultures; Best Managing Director, Award by the Kano State
Branch of the Nigerian Labour Congress; One of the Ten (10) most Outstanding Bankers in
Nigeria for the year 2001, by Business Day; One of the 20 most Outstanding CEO's in Corporate
Nigeria, Vanguard Annual Award for Managerial Excellence, 2002
Hobbies: Reading, golf and music
Name: BULKACHUWA, Hon. Adamu Muhammed

Academic & Professional Qualification: PGD
Home Town: Azare
Career: Exporter, Basic Tannery, Bauchi; Member, National Constitutional Conference;
Director, Federal Radio Corporation Nigeria; Nexim Bank, 1992-94; Export Promotion Council,
1992-94; Export Processing Zones Authority, 1992-94; Member, House of Representatives for
Katagum Federal Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Travelling, reading
Address: 13, Bauchi Road, GRA Azare, Bauchi State
Telephone: 071-20625-6.
Name: BUNDOT, Hon. Daudu Garba

Home Town: Bundot
Education: University of Maiduguri
Career: Accountant, MBA Nigeria Ltd; Member, Bauchi State Development Board, 1990-94;
Bauchi State Agro Allied Company, 1996-98; Secretary, Local Government Party(UNCP), 1997-
98; Member, House of Representatives for Bogoro, Dass, Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency
on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Name: BUNU, Alhaji Ibrahim

Home Town: Kontagora
Education: Kontagora Central Primary School, 1954-60, Bida Government College, 1961-65,
Sokoto Clerical Centre, 1969-70, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1973-74, 1977-78 (Diploma in Estate
Management)
Career: Joined former North-Western State Civil Service, later higher estate officer, Niger State
Ministry of Housing and Environment, elected member, Niger State House of Assembly for
Mariga Central, 1979-83; member, National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: Hockey, horse riding, table tennis; address: Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria.
Name: BUNU, Arc. Baba Ibrahim
Profession: Architect administration, politician
Home Town: Wulgo
Education: Wugo Junior/Dikwa Senior Primary School, 1958-64; Government Secondary
School, Maiduguri, 1970-71; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76
Career: Trainee Architect, Ministry of Works and Housing, Maiduguri, 1979-80; Principal
Partner, Shelter Associates, since 1981; Minister State, Federal Ministry of Housing and
Environment, 1982; Minister Federal Capital Territory, 1999-2001; Chairman, MLM Petroleum;
International Engineering Consortium; Director, of many other companies
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Architects
Hobbies: Computers, reading, music.
Name: BUNZA, Alhaji Dr Muhammadu Mustapha

Academic & Professional Qualification: MA, PhD
Home Town: Bunza
Education: Primary School, Bunza, 1950-53, Middle School, Birnin-Kebbi, 1954-56,
Government College, Zaria, 1957-61, Advanced Teachers' College, Zaria, 1962-65 (National
Certificate of Education), Aiyetoro High School, Abeokuta, 1966, University of Exeter, England,
1968-69, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74, 1976, University of Manchester, England,
1978, University of Cardiff, Wales, 1981-83
Career: Teacher, Kano Teachers' College, later teacher, Government College, Kano, teacher,
Government Secondary School, Abuja, teacher, Government College, Bida, inspector of Primary
Schools, North-Western State, 1969-70, principal, Government Secondary School, Gwadabawa,
1971, teacher, Barewa College, Zaria, teacher, Bishop Smith Secondary School, Ilorin, teacher,
Argungu Teachers' College, teacher, Government Secondary School, Birnin-Kebbi, principal,
Government Secondary School, Gwadabawa, 1974-75, vice-principal, Advanced Teachers'
College, Sokoto, principal assistant registrar, University of Sokoto, 1977-79, provost, College of
Education, Sokoto, 1979-84, appointed commissioner for Education, Sokoto State, 1984
Name: BUOWE, Hon. Silas
Profession: Politician, administrator
Home Town: Erowhalumeh
Education: Delta State University
Career: Councillor, Erowhalumeh Ward and Isoko South lga: 1997-1998; Establishment
Officer, Ethiope East lga; Registrar of Birth, Ughelli North lga, 2000-2002; elected into Delta
State House of Assembly representing Isoko South II Constituency, 2003
Name: BUR, Chief Ason

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MPA,
Home Town: Adikpo
Education: Sudan United Mission School, 1948-52; Katsina-Ala Middle School, 1953-55;
Katsina-Ala Secondary School, 1956-61; Government College, Keffi, 1962-63; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1964-67; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) 1973-74
Career: Administrative Officer, with then Northern Nigeria Ministry of Information in Kaduna,
1967-68; Divisional Officer, Akwanga Division, 1968-69; Principal Assistant Secretary,
Ministry of Information, Kaduna; Administrative Officer, Benue Plateau, 1968; Senior
Divisional Officer, Pankshin and Otukpo Division, 1970-72; Principal Private Secretary, Military
Governor and Head of Administration, Government House, Jos, 1972; Acting, Permanent
Secretary, (Administration), Military Governor's Office, Jos, 1975-76; Acting, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Information, Governor's Office, Makurdi, 1976-77;
Acting, Permanent Secretary, Administration and Political Division, Cabinet Office, Makurdi,
1977-78; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information, 1986-88; Director-General,
Federal Civil Service Commission, 1988-89; Deputy gov. Benue State, 1990-92; Secretary,
(State Executive Council, Council of Chiefs, State Security, State Political Advisory
Committee), Military Governor's Office, Jos, 1970; Chairman, White Paper Committee on Aku's
Panel on Records of Civil Service
Institutional Membership: Governing Board, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria,
Badagry; Vice President, African Association of Public Administration and Management; Chief
Administrative Consultant, Benue State University, Makurdi; Consultant, UNICEF; Chairman,
National Committee Against Apartheid, Nanev Community Bank Limited, Hanmaor Group of
Companies; Fellow:Institute of Administration and Management, (FNIAM) Institute of
Purchasing and Supply Management, (FIPSM), African Association of Administration and
Management, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
Recognition & Achievements: OFR, CON , Publication: Institutional Arrangement and
Coordinating Mechanism and Prospect under the Civil Service Reforms, 1998. Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), since 1999
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, hockey, travelling, reading billboards, gardening
Address: 4, Ason Bur Street, P.O. Box 350, Makurdi. Benue
Name: BUR, Dr. Nelson Iyordza

Home Town: Adikpo
Education: Gboko Central School, 1954; Government College, Keffi, 1959, 1961; College of
Medicine, Justus Liebig University, West Germany, 1971; Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical
Medicine, Hamburg West Germany, 1972.
Career: Medical Officer II, Senior House Officer, General Hospital, Jos, 1972-73; Medical
Officer in-Charge, General Hospital, Lafia, 1974-75; Medical Officer in-Charge, General
Hospital, Barakin Ladi, Jos, 1975; Consultant Pathologist/Medical Superintendent-in-Charge,
General Hospital, Makurdi, 1981-83; Chief Medical Officer, Benue Health Services
Management Board, 1983; Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Makurdi, 1984-85;
Executive Secretary, Benue State Health Services Management Board, 1985-87; Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Health, Benue State, 1987-88; Director-General, Ministry of Health,
Benue State, 1988-89; Commissioner, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Benue State, 1989-
91; Medical Director/Proprietor, Akpoo Clinic, Makurdi
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Pathologist; Member, Red Cross Society; Rotary
Club International
Name: BURA, Senator Goni Modu Zanna

Education: Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
Career: Chairman, Gaidan/Yanusari lga., 1988-89; Member, State Executive Social Democratic
Party, Borno/Yobe, 1990-91; Acting, Commissioner, Works, Housing and Transport, 1992-93;
Deputy Governor, Yobe State, 1992-93; Senator 1998; State Chairman, Democratic Party of
Nigeria, 1998; Chairman, Alliance Parties (CNC, GDM, DPN, NCPN); Senator, Federal
Republic of Nigeria for Yobe East senatorial district on Peoples Democratic Party platform,
since 1999
Hobbies: Travelling, sports
Name: BURAIMAH, Engr. Jafaru

Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, P.G.C MNSE
Home Town: Auchi
Education: South Ibie Primary School; Ansa-Urdeen Secondary School, Moscow State
Secondary School No.99; Moscow State Textile College, 1974-77; Moscow Textile Institute,
1977-82; Henkel Scientific Laboratory, Germany, 1985
Career: Part-time Lecturer, Yaba College of Technology, 1983-84; Assistant, Weaving
Manager, Nigerian Textile Mill Plc, Lagos, 1985-92; currently, Chief Lecturer/Deputy Rector
(Academic), Auchi Polytechnic, Nigerian Society of Engineers; Council for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria; Creative Works: Illustrated the catalogue on textiles, Edo State, Nafest
1994.
Hobbies: Table tennis, Music
Address: Staff Quarters, 222, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi. PHA: No. 55, Jattu Road.Auchi, Edo
State.
Name: BURAIMOH, Jimoh Olatunji

Profession: Graphic artist, mosaicist, painter
Home Town: Osogbo
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1974.
Career: Light Technician, Duro Ladipo's National Theatre, 1964: West African Contingents at
the Commonwealth Festival, London 1965; toured Australia, Belgium, Germany and the
Netherlands with Duro Ladipo's group; worked with the Institute of African Studies. University
of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1968-72; represented Nigeria at the First All-African Trade Fair, Nairobi, Kenya;
Artist-in-Residence, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974; lectured and conducted
demonstration: at the Haystack Mountain Crafts School, Deer Isle, Maine, USA 1974; opened
African Heritage Gallery, Osogbo, 1975; the first of several artists to make bead paintings;
Member, Associazione Internationale Mosaicisti Contemporane, Italy, Creative Works: Goethe
Institute, Lagos 1967; Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, 1968; Goethe Institute, Lagos, 1970 1973, 1975,
1977; Commonwealth Institute Art Gallery, London,1979 Bead Paintings, Drawings and Deep
Etching, Goethe Institute, Lagos 1982; National Museum, Lagos, 1984; USIS, Ibadan, 1984;
Howard University, Washington DC, 1985; Beadworks Drawings and Deep Etchings, Italian
Cultural Institute, Lagos, 1988; African Centre London, 1990; Nigerian High Commission, 1990.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Painting with Beads, African Arts 5(1), Los
Angeles, 1971; Art mala med parlor In Modern Konst i Africa, Modern Art in Africa, Lund,
Sweden Kaledoskop, 1978; Unique Creativity, West Africa, No.3745, London 1989.
Name: BUSARI, Hon. Dada

Education: University of Ife
Career: Businessman Member, House of Representatives for Akoko north East/North West
Federal constituency on the Platform of Alliance for Democracy since 1999
Hobbies: Football, reading, politics
Address: c/o Alliance for Democracy, Jubilee Road, Ikure-Akoko, Ondo State.
Name: BUSARI, Professor, Olanitemi Olasunmade

Profession: University Lecturer, Researcher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M. Phil., PhD
Home Town: Erin-Ijesa
Education: Yaba Model School; Surulere, Lagos, 1962-70; National Higi School, Ode-Aiye,
Ekiti, 1970-71; Ibadan Grammar School, Molete 1971-75; University of Ife, 1981-84; University
of Lagos, 1985 92
Career: Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, 1979-85 Comparative Educational Study
and Adaptation Centre, 1985-88 Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council,
1988-89 University of Lagos, Akoka, since 1989; mm/President, Nigeria Association for Science
Education ResearChairman, Science Teacher Association of Nigeria; First Female Editor in
Chief; World Council of Curriculum and instruction; Third World Organisation of Women in
Science; First Class Hon. Babs Fafunwa University of Ife, 1984; Publication:Curriculum Theory
and Disciplines, JAS Publication, University of Lagos; Research Methods JAS Publication
University of Lagos; Teaching Science at SSS, Adesina Publication; Multiple Choice in
Chemistry, Faith Publication, Abeokuta; cw/major ex International Year of Africa Child Eyes
Exhibition; Grammarians Old Students Association
Hobbies: Travelling, researching, listening to music, watching films (Documentaries)
Address: 7, Jumbo Close, University of Lagos, Akoka, PHA: Close 34, House 2A, Satellite
Town Ojo, Lagos.
Name: BUTALAWA, Hon. Garba Mohammed
Profession: Farmer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: HND
Date (& Place) of Birth: September, 1953
Education: Federal School of Agriculture, Umudike
Career: Engaged in Agriculture; Member, House of Assembly Kano State, 1998; Member,
House of Representatives for Kara/Madobi/Garunmalan Federal Constituency on platform of
Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Philanthropy, community service
Name: BWARI, Hon. Bawa Abubakar

Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc
Home Town: Gurara. Suleja/Tapa
Career: Businessman, Mercury Nigeria Ltd; Member, Federal House of Representatives;
Member, House of Representatives for Gurara/Suleja/Tapa Federal Constituency on the Platform
of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999-2007
Hobbies: Environmental issues
Address: Plot 5A, Ahmadu Bello Road, Minna, Niger
Telephone: 066-224535, 066-220818.
Name: BWIDAL, Godwin Puldu

Home Town: Dumna
Education: Zakamon Junior Primary School, 1958-61, St Patrick's Catholic School, Numan,
1962-64
Career: Joined Nigerian Police Force, police constable, 1965, corporal, 1976, sergeant, 1978,
elected deputy speaker, Gongola State House of Assembly, 1979-83; member, Unity Party of
Nigeria (UPN), 1978-83, chairman, UPN Youth Wing, Gongola State, 1978
Hobbies: Republic Medal, 1963, National Medal, 1966, General Service Medal, 1966
Address: Alhaji Bakari Avenue, GRA. Yola, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: CAMP, Sokari Douglas

Profession: Artist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.A
Home Town: Buguma
Education: California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, USA, 1978; Central School of Art
and Design, London, 1983; Royal College of Art, London, 1986.
Career: Television Froducer, A Study of Possession as an Art Form: Kolati, 1982; The Baguma
Centenary, 1984; Artist in Residence, Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 1986-87;
Africa Centre, London, 1987; Castle Museum, Nottingham, England, 1987; Produces machine-
powered sculptures and participated in Pachipamwe II Artists' Workshop, Zimbabwe, 1989;
works and teaches in London. Exhibitions: Alali (Festival Time), Africa Centre, London, 1982;
Artist of the Day, Angela Flowers Gallery, London, 1984; Alali, (Festival Time), The October
Gallery, London, 1985; Alali, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, England, 1985; Mali, Milton Keynes
Exhibition Gallery, Milton Keynes, England, 1986; Sekiapi: Nigerian Masquerade with
Sculpture, by Sokari Douglas Camp, Africa Centre London, 1987; Echoes of the Kalahari,
National Museum of African Art, Washington, DC, 1989.
Recognition & Achievements: First Class Honours, California College of Arts and Crafts,
Oakland, USA, 1978; Amy Sadur Firedlander Prize, 1981; Saatchi and Saatchi Award, 1982;
Princess of Wales Scholarship, 1983; Henry Moore Bursary, 1983.
Name: CAMPBELL, Victor Bolaji

Profession: Painter
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., MFA
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Yaba College of Technology, 1979-80; University of Ife, 1984; Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, 1989
Career: Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts; Member, Society of Nigerian Artists, Creative
Works: Graduate Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
1989; Out of the Mould: An Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings, University Hall, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1989; Pushing the Limits of Vision: Select paintings and drawings,
Lagos, 1989; The Journey so far...: National Oil Auditorium, Lagos, 1989; Reflections from
Africa, Onira Arts African, Ottawa, Canada, 1990.
Recognition & Achievements: Obafemi Awolowo University, Postgraduate Fellowship Award,
1987-89. Publication:Continuing and Change in Yoruba Shrine painting tradition, Kurio
Africana, Journal of Art and Criticism, 1(1), Ile-Ife, 1989; Colour Attitudes, A critique of Seven
Nigerian Painters, Kurio Africana, Journal of Art and Criticism, Ile-Ife, 1(2), 1989.
Name: CAMPBELL, Chief Olufemi Isaac

Profession: Teacher, lecturer, pedagogist and andragogist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Ed.
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Ogbe Methodist School Abeokuta, 1953-60; Bishop Smith Memorial College, Ilorin,
1966-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978-80; 1985-88; University of Lagos, 1990-91
Career: Master Grade II and I, Barewal College, Zaria; v-Principal, A-Z International
Secondary School and Principal, Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Lagos; Educational
Representative, Heinemann Publishers, Ibadan; Lecturer, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of
Education, Ijanikin; Lecturer, Lagos State University, Ojo; currently Head, Department of
Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, Ojo; Youth Leader,
Satellite Town; Lagos State University Representative; Lagos State Mass Literacy Agents
Institutional Membership: National Association of Educational Administrators; Omoye-Oba of
Ikaare Land, Lagos State, 2004; Publication:Educational Planning, Management and School
Organisation, Babs-Olatunji Publishers, Lagos, 1996; Executive Health and Management Issues,
Babs - Olatunji Publishers, Lagos 2003, Financial Management and Accountability in Education,
2004; Federal Civil Service Club, Sport Secretary Satellite Town Lagos
Hobbies: Sports spectatorship, reading and home video
Address: White House, Ibiye via Agbara, Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos State
Name: CANDIDE-JOHSON, Charles Adeyemi

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: (SAN); LL.B, LL.M, B.L, FCIA Arb
Home Town: Lagos, Lagos Island L.G.A
Education: Mary Hill Convent School, Ibadan, 1963-65; All Saints Church School, Ibadan,
1965-70; International School, Ibadan, 1971-76; Leys School, Cambridge, 1976-79; University
of Reading, England, 1979-83; University of London, England, 1984-85; Nigeria Law School,
1983-84
Hobbies: Oenology, gardening
Name: CARDOSO, Felix Bankole

Profession: Chartered accountant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: FCA, FCCA
Education: Holy Cross School, Lagos, 1930-36; Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1937-43;
City of London & Leeds College of Commerce, 1948-52
Career: Third Class Clerk, Treasury Department, Lagos, 1944; Accountant, Treasury Division,
Federal Ministry of Finance, Lagos, 1953-58; Senior Accountant, Treasury, 1958; Principal
Accountant, 1958-60; Chief Accountant, Treasury, Federal Ministry of Finance,1960-61; Deputy
Accountant-General of the Federation of Nigeria, 1961-63; Accountant-General of the
Federation 1963-71; General Manager's Assistant, Barclays Bank of Nigeria Limited, Lagos,
1972-73; Assistant, General Manager, Barclays Bank of Nigeria, 1973-76; Executive Vice
Chairman, Barclays Bank of Nigeria, 1976-80; Partner, Associated Corporate Consultants
(financial, banking & legal consultants), 1981-83
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Association of
Certified and Corporate Accountants; President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria,
1970-71; Member, Nigerian Stock Exchange, 1975; Member, treasurer, Boy Scouts Association,
Eastern Nigeria, 1953-55. Member, Metropolitan Club, Lagos; member Lagos Dining Club;
Ikoyi Club; Yoruba Tennis Club; President, Catholic Friendly Society, 1985-86.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, walking
Address: 21, Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: CAXTON-MARTINS, Dr. Ademola Ezekiel

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
Education: Eko Boys High School, Lagos, 1959-63; Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan, 1964-65,
University of Ibadan, 1966-70, University of Nottingham, England, 1971-73, University of Ife
(now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife (Part-time), 1974-84.
Career: Assistant, Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1973-75; Lecturer II,
Obafemi Awolowo University, 1975-77; Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1977-79;
Senior Lecturer. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1979-87; Visiting Senior Lecturer.
University of Sheffield, 1982; Acting Head, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1984-87
Institutional Membership: New York Academy of Science. 1978.
Hobbies: Table tennis, bird watching, swimming
Name: CHAHA, Benjamin Akari

Home Town: Zaki Biam
Education: Teachers' College, Mkar, 1952-54, Higher Teachers' College, Gindiri, 1957-58,
Headmasters' Institute, Benin City, University of Ibadan (Diploma in Education)
Career: Teacher, various schools, education officer, later elected member, House of
Representatives for Katsina-Ala, 1979-83, re-elected member, House of Representatives for
Katsina-Ala, October-December 1983, also elected speaker October-December 1983; member,
Name: CHAWAI, Alhaji Zakari Isa

Home Town: Fadan Chawai
Education: Junior Primary School, Fadan Chawai, Kaduna State, 1960-63; Boarding Senior
Primary School Kachia, Kaduna State, 1964-66; Government College, Kaduna, 1967-71; School
of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1972-73: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1973-76; Manchester Business School Manchester, UK, 1979; Economic Development Institute,
World Bank. Washington DC, USA, 1988.
Career: Public Relations Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Refinery, Port
Harcourt, Nations Youth Service, 1976-77; Investment Executive, Northern Nigerian
Investments Ltd Kaduna, 1977-79; Divisional Sales Manager, Nigerian Tobacco Company
Limited, Kano, 1980-1982; Bank Officer Signatory A, Head of Foreign Exchange Department,
Nigeria-Arab Bank Nigeria Limited, Kano, 1982-83; Director, Industries & ceo. Kaduna State
Industrialisation Board, Kaduna State Government, 1983-84; Head of Department and Special
Assistant to the Group Managing Director, New Nigerian Development Company Limited,
Kaduna, 1985-87; Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Kaduna State Government,
Information, Residence Affairs and Culture, 1987-90; Secretary, Commercial Banks
Implementation Committee, National Board for Commercial Banks, The Presidency, Abuja,
1990. Dan Galadiman Chawai, March 1997.
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, photography, watching film, video
Address: 1, Jomo Kenyatta Street, Asokoro District, Abuja.
Name: CHENGE, Kpenhangen Thomas

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Eng
Home Town: Tsar-Mbaduku
Education: Roman Catholic Mission School, Dagba, 1960-66; Mount Saint Gabriel Secondary
School, Makurdi, 1967-71; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76.
Career: National Youth Service, Guinness (Nigeria) Limited, Benin City, 1976-77; Assistant,
Engineer, Guinness (Nigeria) Ltd., Benin City, 1976-79; Maintenance Engineer, 1979-86; Chief
Engineer/Head of Department, Guinness Nigeria Ltd. Benin City, 1986-95; Acting, Managing
Director, 1990-91; Chief Engineer/Production Manager, 1994-95; Acting, Managing Director,
Guinness Nigeria Ltd., 1995; Director, Agro Millers Nigeria Ltd., Makurdi, since 1990;
Managing Director, Benue Brewery Ltd
Name: CHETO, Engr. Jimmy Zintim

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Eng., PGD
Education: L.E.A. Primary School, Dorowa, Plateau State, 1960-65; Government Secondary
School, Kuru, 1966-70; Government College, Keffi High School, 1971-72; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1973-76; Loughborough University of Technology, U.K., 1985; Attended also
are: Course on Material Testing, John Laing & Research Centre Watforh, U.K., 1978; Course on
Mechanical Workshop Maintenance, U.K., 1986; Course on Management of Physical assets and
International Procurement Procedures, Worthing, U.K., 1988; World Bank Seminar on
International Procurement, Washington D.C., USA., 1989; Co-ordinating meeting and seminars
on Plateau State Water Supply Project (ADB Funded) - Bassingstoke, U.K., 1991
Career: Clerical Assistant, Plateau State Ministry of Works, 1973; Assistant, Site Agent, Enribu
Construction Company, Benin, Edo State (NYSC), 1976-77; Civil Engineer II, Plateau State
Housing Corporation, 1976-78; Civil Engineer II, Plateau Ministry of Works; Officer-in-charge
of Material Testing Laboratory, 1978; Civil Engineer I/Divisional Engineer, D.E. Keffi and
Chief Resident Engr. On Gitata-Panda-Kigwaru Karu Road Project, 1981; Senior Civil Engr.,
Divisional Engr., Ministry of Works, Jos, 1982-83; Principal Civil Engr., On Secondment to
Lafia Agricultural Development Project, 1983-86; Assistant, Chief Civil Engr., Plateau
Agricultural Development Programme, 1984-86; Deputy Chief Engr., 1987-90; Director, /ceo.,
DIFRRI, Plateau State, 1990-91; gm/ceo., Plateau State Water Board, 1991-94; Deputy Director,
(City Infrastructure), Officer-in-Charge of City Infrastructure Division, Department of
Engineering Services, FCDA, Abuja, 1994-2003; Director, of Engineering Services, Department
of Engineering, FCDA, Abuja, 2003-2007; Chairman, Committee on the evaluation of the
programmes of the Plateau Directorate for Integrated Rural Development, 1987; Task Force on
the resettlement of traders at Dei-Dei, FCT., Abuja, 1995; Special Task Force on the construction
of a permanent Trade Fair Complex for Abuja, 1996; Committee to look into the Functionality of
the Abuja Environmental Protection Board; Technical Sub-committee on FCT Nasarawa Joint
Planning Commission, 2005
Institutional Membership: Institute of Civil Engineers, U.K; American Institute of Civil
Engineers; Council for the Regulation of Engineering of Nigeria (COREN); Fellow:Nigeria
Society of Engineers, West Africa International Golden Awards by the West Africa International
Magazine in Collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Co-operation and Integration in Africa,
2003
Recognition & Achievements: Presented with 2004 Honours Award for Service to the branch
of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, 2004; Merit Award for FCDA Development, by M2
Communications, Publishers of Breaking News Newspapers, Honoured as "SYMBOL OF
LEADERSHIP", by National Association of Polytechnic Students; Honoured for Leadership
Qualities, by National Association of Plateau State Students (ABU, Zaria branch), President,
Kuru Old Students Association, since 2005; Jarumin Langtang, by the Ponzhi Tarok, the
paramount Chief of the Tarok people, April 20, 2002.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, watching movies
Name: CHIA, Senator Suemo
Profession: Legal practitioner, politician
Home Town: Tangov, Katsina-Ala L.G.A
Career: Civil Commissioner, Social Development, Community Development, Youth and Sports,
Benue and Plateau State, 1975-76; Commissioner, Local Government, Social Development,
Youth and Sports, Benue State, 1976-77, Internal Affairs and Information, Benue State, 1977-78;
Chairman, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Benue State 1976-79, 1984-89; Senator/Member,
National Assembly, 1979-83; Chairman, International Year of the Youth, 1985
Name: CHIAHA, Dr. (Mrs) Gertrude Theresa Uzoamaka

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D, NMIM, FCIPA
Home Town: Enugu/Ezeagu (Imezi Olo
Education: St. Patrick's Practicing School, Emene, Enugu, 1959-64; Umuoji Girls Secondary
School, Onitsha, 1965-69; St. Patrick's Secondary School, Emene, 1970-71; Holy Rosary
College, Enugu, 1971-72; St. Augustine's College of Education, Akoka, Yaba, 1978-79
Career: Teacher Grade 11, Sacred Heart Private School, Ring Road, Ibadan, 1973-78; Teacher,
St. Patrick's Secondary School, Emene, Enugu, 1979; Government College Ibadan, 1982-83;
Baptist Gram. School, Ibadan, 1983-85; Lecturer, National Institute of Moral and Religious
Education, College of Education, Akoka, Lagos,1985-86; Acting Registrar, St. Augustine's
College of Education, Akoka, Lagos, 1986-99; currently, Registrar, Federal Polytechnic,
Nekede, since 1999; Sec: Management Committee, 1986-99; Constitution Review Committee,
St. Augustine's College of Education, Akoka, 1986-99; Governing Council of Project, 1996-99;
Preparation and Presentation of the Senior Staff Condition of Service for Project; Appointments
and Promotion Committee, since 1986; Finance and General Purposes Committee, since 1986;
Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, 1986-99; Preparation and Presentation of the Proposal for
the Part Time NCE Programme for the Affiliated College to the University of Ibadan; Governing
Council, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri; Academic Board, since 1986; Chairman, Junior
Staff Disciplinary and Appointment and Promotion Committees, 1986-99; Preparation and
Presentation of a draft B.Ed. Degree Proposal for Project
Institutional Membership: Conference of Registrars of Polytechnics and Colleges of
Technology; Nigerian University Women Association; Nigeria Institute of Management; Nigeria
Association of Professional Educators, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Church of
Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos; Nigeria Union of Teachers; Nigeria Association of
Education Planning and Administration; Organization of Workshop for UNESCO (Family
Health Services), 1994, Chartered Institute for Public Administration
Recognition & Achievements: Best Performing Nigerian Public Officer Award of Excellence,
2002; Women of Merit Gold Award, 2002; Mother of Ladies Merit Award; Certificate of Merit;
ex-President, Okunne Club of Nigeria; ex-Vice President, Une Di Uso Association, Lagos
Name: CHIANSON, Iorwuese Simon

Profession: Civil engineer
Home Town: Kwande
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980; Longborough University of Technology,
1984.
Career: Assistant Chief Engineer, Ministry for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Makurdi;
Site Agent, Swiss General Contractors, Makurdi; Managing Director/Chief Executive, Concrete
Structures Nigeria Limited; Chian Koncrete Enterprises Limited, Makurdi; member, British
Concrete Society.
Name: CHIATULA, Engr. George .O

Profession: Engineer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, FNSE
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1977
Career: NYSC, Ministry of Works, Kwara State, 1978; jnr. Field Engineer, Schlumberger
Nigeria Limited, 1978; Management Trainee, Technical, Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited, August
1978; rose to Technical Manager, Utilities, 1984; joined NEPA, now Power Holding Company
Nigeria Plc, April 1984; Planning and Construction, Operations and Maintenance
Superintendent, Kaduna District; District Manager, Minna; Principal Manager, Distribution and
District Manager, Abuja; Assistant, General Manager, Distribution, NEPA Headquarters, Abuja;
Chief Operating Officer, Power Holding Company, Port Harcourt Distribution Zone, 2005
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers
Name: CHIAZOR, Rev. Kenneth Chikozie

Profession: Businessman, administrator, minister of the gospel
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Eng, MBA
Home Town: Igbodo
Education: St. Michael's Kaduna, 1956-58; St. Joseph's Primary School Vom-Jos, 1958-62;
Government College Kafanchan, 163-66; Anglican Grammar School, Ubulu-Uku, 1966-67;
University o Benin, 1970-75; University of Calabar, 1989
Career: Engr. Federal Mnistry of Works and Housing; Chairman, Kidoc Group, Earth Airlines
Ltd; Pator, Church of God Mission
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of engr's, Concil for Regulation of Engineering in
Nigeria; President, Nigerian Iron and Steel Association
Recognition & Achievements: Award for Excellence, University of Benin National Alliance
Assoc
Hobbies: Sport, football, music
Address: No.2 Olushola Agbafe Street, Lekki Phase One Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: CHIAZOR, Dr. Joachim.O. Abumoyibo

Profession: Medical practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: O.D
Home Town: Ute-Ogbeje
Education: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Abraka, 1953-59; Eastern Academy College, Onitsha,
1960-64; Manilla University College of Optometry, Manila, Philippines, 1968-72; Academy of
Health Sciences, Colorado, USA, 1976-77
Career: Senior Analyst, Optometrist Laboratory Metal Lux Scienific Instrument, Phils. Inc.
Philippines, 1973-76; Consultant, Optometrist, Leventist Optical Department, Lagos, 1977; Head
of Department, 1979-80; Chief Consultant, Optometrist, Acab Eye Clinic/optical Services Ltd;
currently, Director/CEO, Acab Eye Clinic/Optical Services Ltd
Institutional Membership: British Contact Lens Practitioners Association, London; American
Institute of Management, USA; Ambassadors Club 82 of Nigeria; Ika Group, Lagos; Justice
Development and Peace Commission
Hobbies: Football, travelling, giving first aid
Name: CHIBUZO, Professor, Gregory Anenonu

Profession: University teacher veterinarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, DVM, M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Abor
Education: St. Peter's Abor, Enugu, 1948-55; College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1956-
60; Federal Science School, Lagos, 1961-63; Tuskegee University, USA, 1968, 1970, 1975;
Cornell University, USA, 1979.
Career: Teacher, Anatomy, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA, 1970-73; Associate Professor,
Anatomy, 1973-76, 1976-79; Professor, Anatomy, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA, 1979-
82; Professor, Veterinary Anatomy, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, since 1982; Founding
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, 1983-93; Head, Department of
Veterinary Anatomy, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, 1984-88; visiting Professor,
Anatomy, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA, 1988-89; Biomedical Consultant, Southern
Vocational College, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA, 1980-82; Evaluator, Neuroscientific Research
Grant for USA National Science Foundation, 1980-82; Chairman, Infection Control Programme,
Tuskegee University's School of Veterinary Medicine, Alabama, USA, 1980-82
Institutional Membership: Board of Post-graduate Studies, 1983-93; Committee of Provost and
Deans, 1983-93; External Examiner, Veterinary Neuroanatomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Kaduna State, 1983, Veterinary Council of Nigeria, 1983-93; External Examiner, Veterinary
Anatomy, University of Ibadan, 1984; Ahmadu Bello University, 1985; University of Ibadan,
1985, 1986; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1987; Governing Council, University of
Maiduguri, 1993-96; Co-ordinator, Sahel Goat Research Centre, University of Maiduguri, since
1994; Trustee, Igbo Welfare Association, Borno State, since 1995; External Examiner,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1995, 1996, 1997; Nigerian National Merit Award Committee of
Assessors, 1997; Church Council, All Saints Catholic Church, University of Maiduguri, since
1997, Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society, 1968, American Veterinary Medical Association, 1970-82;
World Association of Veterinary Anatomists, 1975-82; Southern Society of Anatomists, 1977-
82; American Association of Anatomist, 1977-82; Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,
1982; Founder and first President, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, since 1983,
International Goat Association, since 1995, New York Academy of Science, 1997.
Recognition & Achievements: Winner, United States Agency for International Development
Fellowship, 1964-70; winner, Institute Scholar Award, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA,
1966; winner, Eminent Scholar Award, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA, 1966; winner,
Outstanding Graduating Student of the year award, Tuskegee University, Alabama, USA, 1970;
winner, Commonwealth Universities Senior Travelling Fellowship Award, 1988. Winner,
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University,
1975; winner, Norden Laboratory's Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Tuskegee
University, Alabama, USA, 1975; winner, Fellow Award, National Institute of Health Faculty
Research, USA, 1977-79; winner, Faculty Achievement Award, Tuskegee University, 1982.
Publication: Co-author, Fetal Development of calvariutn in Sahel Goat: It's Postnatal
Significance, Tropical Veterinarian 13 (1995); 195-118; Fetal Age Estimation in Sheep and
Goats Small RuMinister Res. 19 (1995): 69-76; The origins of the Afferent fibers to the Lingual
muscles of the dog, A retrograde labelling study with horseradish peroxidase. Ant. Rec, 95-101
200 1981; Experimental Investigation of Lingual Innervation in the dog, The Canadian
Association of Veterinary Anatomists annual meeting, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph,
Ontario, Canada, 1978.
Address: 11-12, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Name: CHIBUZO, Flora Chinyere (nee Eze)

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.B.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: October I, 1962
Home Town: Abor
Education: : St. Marks Primary School, Nsude Enugu, 1970-74; Girls' High School, Achi Oji-
River, Enugu, 1974-79; Anambra State University of Science & Technology (now Enugu State
University of Science and Technology), 1989-96; Lagos State College of Education, 1984;
Career: Supervisor, Schools, Ministry of Education, Enugu State, 1986-89; Executive Director,
Finance & Admin, Onahsons Holdings Nigeria Ltd., 1996-98; Divisional Managing Director,
Security & Systems Eng. Consults Ltd., since 1998
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Nigeria Institute of
Marketing; Nigeria Insitute of Management; Chartered Institute of Marketing; Ikoyi Club; Ikeja
Gold Club
Recognition & Achievements: Adadiora Mma of Nsude, 1999
Hobbies: Reading, golf, travelling
Address: No. 11A, Oladipo Oluwole Street, Apapa-GRA
Telephone: 01-5877465, 090-406016
Name: CHIDOLUE, Dr Gabriel Chikwendu

Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1954-58, Yaba College of Technology,
Lagos, 1959-62, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-65, University of Manchester, England,
1966-67, University of Nottingham, England, 1968-70
Career: Engineer, 1965-66, appointed head, Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering,
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu
Institutional Membership: Institution of Electrical Engineers, Institution of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers, 1966
Recognition & Achievements:
Hobbies: Tennis
Address: 8 Monrovia Street, New Haven, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: CHIEJINA, Ezekiel

Profession: Insurance executive
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB, FCIIN
Career: Senior Management Positions, NICON Insurance Corporation; Managing Director,
Rescue Insurance and Oasis Insurance Company Ltd; deputy Director, Life and Pensions,
Industrial and General Insurance Company Ltd., 2000; deputy Director-General, Nigeria Insurers
Association, since 2002
Institutional Membership: Chartered Insurance Institute of London; Chartered Insurance
Institute of Nigeria
Hobbies: Sports, television, reading
Name: CHIEJINA, Emmanuel Ndubuisi
Profession: Legal practitioner, oil and gas industry entrepreneur
Home Town: Ubulu-Uku
Education: University of Lagos, 1972-75; Nigerian Law School, 1975-76; European Institute of
Business Administration
Career: Executive General Manager/Head of District, since 1996
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, University of Science and Technology, Port
Harcourt, 1998, International Bar Association, Island Club, Lagos, Ikoyi Club Lagos, Polo Club
Port Harcourt, Boat Club, Port-Harcourt.
Name: CHIFE, Dr. ALOY

Profession: Information technology professional
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., Ph.D
Education: University of Calabar; London School of Economics
Career: Director, Information Systems and Services IT Enron Corporation, USA; dir/Chief
Information Officer, Business Systems and Process; Apple Computer Inc; USA; Managing
Director, Leapfrog Venture Partners Ltd; Promoters of The West African Institute of Information
and Communication Technology, Asaba Delta State, since 2002
Hobbies: Computers, music
Name: CHIGBO, Chief Thomas Chindo

Education: College of the Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1942-45, Veterinary School, Vom,
1946-47, Royal Scottish Academy of Music, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1956-59
(Diploma in Speech and Drama, 1959, Certificate in Dramatic Studies, 1959), Jordanhill College
of Education, 1959-60, Ministry of Education Course, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1960
Career: Deputy general manager, ENBC-ENTV, 1961-62, chairman, Divisional School Board,
Udi, 1971-74, area representative, Radio-Television Kaduna, 1975-76, editorial and commercial
manager, Star Printing Corporation, 1976-77, editor-in-chief, Star Group of Newspapers, 1977,
special adviser for Information and Press Relations to the Governor, Anambra State, October
1979, later commissioner for Special Duties (Youth and Sports), Anambra State until 1983,
detained, January-October 1984; member, Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1978-83, secretary,
NPP, Anambra State, 1978-79
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Recognition & Achievements: Agumecheibe I of Eke; publications: Odenigbo, Images and
Damages
Hobbies: Reading, writing, table tennis
Address: 13 Forest Crescent, GRA, Enugu, Anambra State
Name: CHIGBO, Dr Gilbert Odiaka

Education: St Brigid's Primary School, Enugu, 1947-48, King's College, Lagos, 1949-55,
University College, Ibadan, 1956-59, University of Sheffield, England, 1966-70
Career: Deputy director, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, 1975, commissioner for
Industries, Trade, Co-operatives and Transport, Anambra State, 1975-76, commissioner for
Local Government, 1977-78, commissioner for Education, Anambra State, 1978-79; associate,
Royal Institute of Chemistry, associate, Institute of Ceramics
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 5 Rangers Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, Anambra State
Telephone: 255426.
Name: CHIGBUE, Chief (Mrs) Irene Nkechi

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, B.L, LL.B, LL.M, MPhil
Home Town: Umuihi-Ihitte Uboma
Education: Girls Secondary School, Ezeoke-Nsu, 1967-72; Queen's College, Enugu, 1973;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-1977; Kings College, University of London, 1979-82;
1983; Nigeria Law School, 1983-84; University of Lagos, 1985-89; 1996; University of Florida,
2000; University of Lagos; Harvard University, 2001; Stanford University, Caliornia, 2003
Career: Senior Supervisor, Central Bank of Nigeria (Benin Branch), 1977-78; External Affairs
Officer, Federal Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1978-79; Managing Partner, Chigbue and
Chigbue and Co. 1985-88; Kehinde Sofola & Co. (SAN), Lagos; Legal Officer, Technical
Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, 1989-91; d-Director, and Head of Legal and
Secretariat Department, Bureau of Public Exterprises, 1992-2000; Director, Legal Services 2000-
02; Acting, Director-General, 2002; Director, Industry and Manufacturing Division, 2002-2003;
Organisational Support Services Department, 2003; Infrastructure and Networks, 2003-04;
Aviation and Transport, 2005; Director, Regular and Technical Boards of Public Enterprises for
Privatisation of National Fertilizer Company of Nigeria, 2003; West African Refinery Company,
Sierra Leone, 2003; Nigerian Telecommunications Plc, 2004; National Electric Power Authority,
2004; Nigerian Ports Authority, 2004; Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprise, since
March 2005
Institutional Membership: Study group on Legal Aspect of Privatisation and
Commercialisation of Programme, 1991; Task Force on Restructuring and Deconsolidation of
Federal Mortgage Finance; Inter-ministerial Committee on the Guidelines for Leasing and
Management Contract for Public Enterprises; Steering Committee on Competition and Antitrust;
Steering Committee on Industry and Manufacturing; She has served on several Boards and
Committees and participated in numerous local and International seminars and workshops;
Member, International Federation of Women Lawyers, Nigerian Bar Association; Institute of
Secretaries and Administration and International Bar Association
Name: CHIGBUE, Peter Osita

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., MPA, PGD
Home Town: Ibusa
Education: Sacred Heart Primary School, Ibusa, Delta State, 1955-60; St. Augustine's
Secondary School, Ibusa, 1965-69; University of Lagos, 1977-80; 1993-97
Career: Clerical Officer, Administration, Federal Department of Fisheries, Lagos, 1971-75;
Assistant, Executive Officer, Administration, Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine
Research, Lagos, 1976; National Youth Service Corps, Government Secondary School, Missau,
Bauchi State, 1980; Assistant Secretary, 11, Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine
Research, Lagos, 1981-85; Assistant Secretary, 1, Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and
Marine Research, Lagos, 1985-92; Senior Personnel Officer (Assistant, Registrar), 1992-95;
Principal Assistant, Registrar, 1995-96; Registrar, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine
Technology, 1996; Secretary, Institute's Management Meeting; Secretary, Institute's Tenders
Board, 1981-83; Secretary, Governing Council/Body of the College, 1990-91
Recognition & Achievements: Secretary, College Examination Award Committee
Hobbies: Playing lawn and table tennis, reading, playing music
Name: CHIGBUNDU, Chigbu Nnochiri

Education: Practising School, Uzuakoli, 1944-51, Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1952-57, Moscow
Friendship University, USSR, 1962-67, Chalmers University of Science and Technology, Goteborg,
Sweden, 1968-72, School of Engineering, University of Bath, 1972-74.
Career: Senior Research Officer, PROD A, 1977; Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Kaduna
Polytechnic, Kaduna, 1978-80; Principal Lecturer, Kadpoly, 1980-82; Chief Lecturer/Head, Department of
Mechanical Engineering/Director, School of Engineering, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana,
1982
Institutional Membership: Amnesty International, Gotenburg, Sweden, 1970.
Hobbies: Electronics, sports.
Name: CHIJIOKE, Professor Mark Okoro

Profession: Communications engineer
Education: Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1938-44; Okirika Grammar School, 1945-48; University
College, Ibadan, 1949-50; Queen Mary College, University of London, 1951-56.
Career: Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1972; First Rector, Institute of Management and
Technology, Enugu, 1973-78; Chief Technical Officer and Director-General, African Institute for Higher
Technical Training and Research, Nairobi, Kenya, 1978-83; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Academy of Science, 1977, Royal Society of Arts, London,
1982, Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Hobbies: Chess, lawn tennis, writing.
Name: CHIJUKA, Brigadier-General Fred Bini (rtd)

Profession: Retired soldier, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualification: PSC, FSS
Home Town: Issele-Uku
Education: St. Paul's Catholic School, Issele-Uku; St. Thomas Teachers' college, Ibusa, Delta
State; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University); Times Journalism Institute;
Defence Information School, Indianapolis, USA; Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Career: Public Relations Officer, 21st and 1 Infantry Brigade, Nigerian Army, 1972; 1974-75;
Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Infantry Division, 1975-78; promoted Major, 1976;
4 Infantry Division, 1978-79; elevated Lieutenant Colonel, 1982; 2 Mechanised division, 1984-
87; promoted Colonel, 1987; Director, Directorate, Army Public Relations, Defence Information;
promoted Brigadier-General, 1992; retired 1998. Military Decorations: Pass Staff College,
Forces Service Star
Hobbies: Visiting friends, jogging, reading, squash.
Name: CHIKELU, Hon. Nnanyelugo Chukwuemeka
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc. LL.B
Date (& Place) of Birth: October, 10, 1966
Home Town: Ichida
Education: University of Maiduguri; University of Buckingham
Career: Company Executive; Foundation Member, Anambra State PDP; Member, House of
Representatives for Aniocha, Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency on platform of Peoples
Democratic Party, 1999-2003; Minister of Information and National Orientation, 2003-05
Hobbies: Community welfare, music, football.
Address: Owelle Lodge, Ihe Village, Ichida
Name: CHIKELU, Owelle Gilbert Prince Obiajulu

Education: St. Peter's School, Ogbete, Enugu, 1936-44; College of Immaculate Conception,
Enugu, 1945-48; University College of Ghana, Legon 1957-60; London School of Economics,
1961-63; Central School of Planning and Statistics, Poland, 1973
Career: Administrative Officer, Federal Civil Service; Director, Central Planning Office, Lagos
1974-75; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Power, 1975-76; Ministry of Economic
Development, National Planning 1976-84; Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity,
1984-87; Ministry of Petroleum Resources, 1987-89; Director-General, 1989-90; hon. min.,
Ministry of Establishment and Management Services, 1992; retired from service as Chairman
Board of Directors, Guaranty Trust Bank, since 1996. Executive Chairman, National Salaries and
Wages Commission, since 1998
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Economic Society; Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs
Recognition & Achievements: CON
Hobbies: Chess, swimming, lawn tennis
Name: CHIKEZIE, Francis Okechukwu

Profession: Management consultant, administrator
Education: St. Patrick's Primary School, Oguduasa Isuikwuato/ Okigwe; Regina Coeli College, Agwu,
Anambra State, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963-66.
Career: School Teacher, 1955-62; Bank Clerk, 1962-63; Administrative Officer, Eastern Nigerian
Sports Commission, 1966-73, Skoup and Company Limited, 1974-76; Imo State Sports Council, 1977-78;
Chairman/Managing Director, Ronic Nigeria Limited, since 1979; Chairman/Managing Director, Frank and
Partners (WA) Limited; Chairman/Managing Director, Euro-Plan Nigeria Limited, Chairman/Managing
Director, Arcon Steel Industries Limited
Institutional Membership: International Airline Passengers Association, 1986. Paul Harris, Rotary
International Club of Eziukwu, Aba, July 1988; Knight of St. John, 1988.
Hobbies: Reading, football, lawn tennis.
Address: 18 Yellow Avenue, Abayi, Aba Abia State
Name: CHIKEZIE, Mazi Jude Echendu

Profession: Chemist, politician
Home Town: Omukwu Onicha Ezinihitte
Education: St Dominic's School, Ezinihitte, 1947-54, Government College, Umuahia, 1955-60,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1962-65
Career: :; Petroleum engineering assistant, Shell-BP Development Company, Port Harcourt,
1961-62, joined Nigerian Breweries Ltd, 1965-71, production manager, Associated Industries
Ltd, Aba, 1972-79, elected member, Imo State House of Assembly for Ezi-East, 1979-83,
Institutional Membership: Associate member, Nigerian Institute of Management
Hobbies: Farming, reading, tennis
Name: CHIKE-OBI, Nwanyife Belinda

Profession: Nurse, administrator
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar; Queen's College, Lagos; University of Lagos, Akoka,
Yaba, Lagos
Career: Staff Midwife, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, England, 1962; Nursing Sister, Old Church
Hospital, Romford, Essex, England, 1964-65; Nursing Sister, Iyi-Enu Hospital, Ogidi, Onitsha,
1967-70; Nursing Sister, Lever Brothers Clinic, Apapa, Lagos, 1970-71; Nursing Sister, UAC
Clinic, Niger House, Lagos, 1971-85; Matron, Omumu Maternity Home, Onitsha, since 1986
Institutional Membership: Anambra State Hospitals Management Board, Association of
Nurses and Midwives, 1962, National Council of Women's Societies, 1964, Unilag Women's
Association Nursery School Board, 1984; Patron, Confederation of Beauticians and Beauty
Therapists, Onitsha, 1987.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Assessment of Industrial Clinics in Lagos
Metropolis.
Hobbies: Swimming, reading.
Name: CHIKWE, Dr. Kemafo Nonyerem

Profession: Publisher; educationist, author, broadcaster, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Egbu
Education: Queens College, Lagos, 1960-63; Queens School, Enugu, 1964; Advanced Teachers
Training College, Owerri, 1966-68; 1970-71; College of Noitre Dame, Maryland, USA, 1974;
Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, USA, 1976; University of Nigeria
Nsukka, 1977, Chairman of Owerri North Council of Traditional Rulers
Career: National Party of Nigeria; candidate, Federal House of Representative, United Nigeria
Congress Party
Institutional Membership: Imo State Government Committee for the review and setting up of
FM Radio Station and Imo Broadcasting Services, 1987; Director, ADA Rice Project, Anambra
States, 1987-91; Nigeria Students Loans Board (now Education Bank), Abuja, 1988-93;
Chairman, Establishment Committee, Nigeria Students Loans Board, Abuja, 1988-93; Advisory
Committee, Better Life for Rural Women, Anambra State; 1988-93; Foundation Member,
Advisory body, Commission for Women, Anambra State, 1991-93; Chairman, Imo State
Women's Cooperatives, 1993; Consultant, World Bank/NTA Communication Pilot Project,
1994; Member, Advisory Committee, Eziokwu bu ndu Women Activities, NPN, Anambra State,
1982-83; Zonal Chairman, UNCP Women Leadership Forum, Imo State, 1997-98; Publishers
Association of Nigeria; Family Support Inter-ministerial Planning Committee, Imo State, 1995;
Imo State Tourism Board, 1995-96; Family Support Trust Fund, Imo State; Converner, PDP,
National and State, 1998; Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, currently; mm/Secretary,
Presidential Policy Advisory Committee, 1999; Rep. Peoples' Democratic Party, Special Vision
2010 Workshop, Abuja, 1999; First Female honorable Minister of Transport, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1999; Minister Aviation, Federal Republic of Nigeria, since 2000; Vice President,
Owerri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture, 1994-99; International
Reading Association, USA, since 1994; Executive Member, International Girls Child
Organisation, USA, since 1990; Crash Programme Award by Federal Ministry of Education,
1970-71; Nominee for the French one year abroad course by French Embassy and Bureau for
External Aid, 1972-73 , Peoples National Forum; ex-officio, National Executive Council,
Peoples Democratic Party; Club Feminique, Enugu; Harrods Beauty Club, U.K
Recognition & Achievements: East Central State Scholarship, 1975-76; Scholarship by Federal
Ministry of Education, Honorary Doctorate Degree, Federal university of Technology, Akure,
October 2002; Publication: Dobias Secret, Longman, 1992; Kamg Chameleon Yours the
Garden, Prime Time, 1992; First Day School for Adaeze, Prime Time Ltd, 1992; co-author,
Education in Nigeria: Nathan Ejiogu as case study edited by prof R.O. Ohuche and Alice Ndu,
1991: Ariri-erimba by Eze Ebubedike II
Hobbies: Women and children's issues, environmental preservation interests, politics, travelling,
gardening, cooking, reading, writing, music.
Name: CHIKWE, Rev Victor

Profession: Clergyman
Academic & Professional Qualification:
Home Town: Ihitte
Education: Higher studies in Philosophy and Theology, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu;
Career: Ordained priest, 1966, bursar, Bigard Memorial Seminary, 1976-80, parish priest,
Emekuku, Imo State, 1981-87, appointed bishop, Ahiara Diocese, Mbaise Local Government
Area, Imo State, 1987
Address: The Bishop's House, Ahiara, Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State.
Name: CHIKWENDU, Chinemelu Ikechukwu Cosmas

Profession: Legal practitioner, journalist
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, 1965-67; St. John's Primary School,
Odoakpu Onitsha, 1970; St. John's Primary School, Ugborimilt, Fegge, Onitsha, 1970; Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1972-76; Agulu Boy's Secondary School, 1977; Institute of Management and
Technology, Enugu, 1978-82; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1985-89; Nigerian Law School, Lagos,
1989-90; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1991-92.
Career: News Reporter, Nigeria Television Authority, Enugu, 1981-82; Guest Interviewer, Nigerian
Television Authority, Enugu, 1983-85; Teacher, College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1985-89; in
active legal practice, since 1990; presently Head, Litigations Division, Chikwendu and Chikwendu,
(Attorneys-at-Lassw), Ikeja, Lagos; Director, Judicium Dei, Non Government Legal Aid Organisation
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Referees Association; member, Nigeria Union of Journalists, since
1981; member, Nigerian Bar Association, since 1990; member, Justice Development and Peace
Commission, since 1994. Political Party: First Publicity Secretary, Youth Wing, defunct Nigerian
Peoples Party, Anambra State, 1979-80; member, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Football, chess, photography, reading.
Name: CHIKWENDU, Dr. Damian Okey

Profession: Agricultural economist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Chukwura High School, Onitsha, 1972-76; National Secondary School, Nike,
Enugu, 1976-77; Kuban Agricultural Institute, Krasnodar, CIS, 1979-80; Odessa Agricultural
Institute, Odessa, CIS, 1980-88
Career: Teacher, Boys' High School, Awkunanaw, Enugu, 1978-79; Honorary Lecturer,
National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1988-89; Extension Specialist II, NAERLS, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1993; Senior
Extension Research Fellow, National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, since 1996; Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics
and Rural Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, since 1989; Temporary Consultant,
Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Agricultural School, Dogon-Dawa, Kaduna State, 1994;
Consultant, Agricultural Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Kaduna, 1994; Consultant,
World Bank Population and Human Resources Division, West African Department on a Study
on Women in Agriculture and the Issue of Poverty, 1994; Consultant, United Nations Children's
Emergency Fund, Kaduna Office on a study on "Assessment of Television Viewing Centres",
1996; Consultant, Agricultural Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Kaduna, Federal
Department of Agriculture on "Effectiveness and Impact of Training and Visit Extension System
in Nigeria", 1997
Institutional Membership: Impact Assessment Network National Agricultural Research
Project, 1998; Acting Programme Leader, Data Centre, National Agricultural Extension and
Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1991-92; Programme Leader,
Planning and Evaluation Programme, NAERLS/ABU, since 1992; Team Leader, 1995 Cropping
Season Evaluation Survey in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, National Professional and
Academic Board Meeting, since 1991, NAERLS Research Review Committee, since 1991,
NAERLS National Agricultural Research Project Implementation Committee, since 1995, Farm
Management Association of Nigeria, Society for International Development, Zaria Chapter,
Agricultural Economics Society of Nigeria, West African Farming System Research Network,
Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Agricultural Society of Nigeria
Recognition & Achievements: Extension Specialist of the Year, 1993; Director's Award,
NAERLS, ABU, Zaria. Club Pax, Zaria (general secretary), Publication:Use of Correlation and
Regression Analysis in Studying Influence of Various Factors on the Yield of Maize, 1987;
Models and Methods of Optimum Planning in Agriculture, Odessa, CIS; pp 77-80. Bureau for
External and Scholarship to Study in the Soviet Russia, 1979; M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
with Honours, 1985
Hobbies: Chess and reading
Address: Area B7, House 45, ABU, Samaru, Zaria.
Name: CHIKWENDU, Polycarp Chukwuemeka

Education: St Cyprian's School, Port Harcourt, 1954, Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, 1960,
Moscow State University, Moscow, 1971, University of Liverpool, England, 1972
Career: Civil engineer, London Borough of Southwark, England, 1972-73, assistant chief
engineer, Neston County Council, Cheshire, England, 1973-75, principal engineer, London
Borough of Bexley, 1975, project engineer, Bendel Construction Company Limited, 1976, chief
engineer, A Dressler Associates Ltd, 1978, appointed general manager, Imo State Housing
Corporation, Owerri, 1979
Institutional Membership: Institution of Highway Engineers, Council of Registered Engineers
of Nigeria, 1978, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1979
Hobbies: Chess, drawing
Address: Plot 141, road 4, Aladinma Estate, Owerri, Imo State
Name: CHILEKEZI, Obinna

Profession: Insurance practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualification: HND, ACIN, AMNIM, AMIMC
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 22 1965
Home Town: Diobu
State of Origin: River
Education: Ife Secondary School, Mbaise, 1978-83; College of Technology, Owerri, 1985-86;
College of Technology, Owerri, 1995
Career: Works as a Chartered Insurance Practitioner and a Director, Insurance Training and
Educational Services; Managing Director/CEO, Everest Insurance Brokers Ltd., Director,
Insurance Training And Educational Service
Institutional Membership: Office Representative Committee, Chartered Insurance Institute of
Nigeria; associate Member, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Nigeria Corporation of
Insurance Brokers, Nigerian I nst it ute of Management, Nigerian Institute of Management
Consultants; Planned Life Association of Nigeria, Fire Prevention Association of Nigeria,
Editorial Board of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Publicity and Publication Committee
of Nigerian Corporation of Insurance Brokers, Image Committee of the Insurance Industry, PRO,
Lagos Branch of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Twenty Nigerian Writers; For Ken, For Nigeria;
Marian and Aviation Insurance, Aviation Assurance, Case Gazette, and several others
Address: 6, Adoga Street, Ejigbo, Lagos.
Name: CHIMA, Dr. George Nwabuko

Home Town: Ichi Umuoha
Education: Ichi Central School, Umuoha, Abia State, 1968-72; Uratta Central School, Umuoha,
Abia State, 1973-74; Government College, Umuahia, Abia State, 1974-79; Federal School of
Arts and Science, Aba, 1980-81; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1981-95.
Career: Part-time Geography Tutor, Department of Adult Education and Extra-mural Studies,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987-95; Lecturer, Department of Geography, School of
Environmental Studies, Abia State University, Uturu, since 1996; Head, Department of
Geography, since, 1998; Hall Warden for Ike Nwachukwu Studies (School Board appointment)
Institutional Membership: College Conferences and Seminars, Examination Committee of
School of Environmental Study Team, since 1990; Nigerian Geographical Association; 11-Man
research team on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Oil Pipeline in Bayelsa State;
Executive Member, Deputy Chancellor, Okigwe Satellite Forum; defunct National Republican
Congress (NRC).
Recognition & Achievements: CODESRIA Award Winner for M.Sc. Thesis Writing, 1988;
CODESRIA Award Winner for Ph.D., Thesis Writing, 1991; Publication: Sustainable
Environment and Development in Nigeria, Whytem Publishers, Okigwe, 1998
Hobbies: Chess, table tennis, novels, movies
Address: 28, Okpara Road, Okigwe, Imo State.
Name: CHIMA, Dr. Isaac Nwaduruoha

Profession: Obstetrician and gynaecologist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBBS, D.Obst
Home Town: Isuikwuato
Education: NDP and Group Schools, Ovim; Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1943-49; Norwood
Technical College, London; St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, University of London.
Career: House Surgeon, Gravesend and North Kent Hospital, Kent, England, 1960; House
Physician, Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford Kent, 1960; Medical Officer, General Hospital, Port
Harcourt, 1962-64; Medical Officer-in-charge, Bori-Ogoni, 1965; Registrar, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, United Kingdom, 1966-69; Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Umuahia, Abia State, 1975-76; Chief Consultant in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, General Hospital, Imo State, 1976-80; Chief Consultant Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist/Medical Director, Ndubuisi Hospital, Aba, Abia State, since 1980; Member,
Royal College of Surgeons, England, 1960
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1972,
Nigerian Medical College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1982, International College of
Surgeons, 1983, West African College of Surgeons, 1986; Member, Chartered Institute of
Administrators and Commercial Teachers. Aba Rotary Club, Rotary International,
Recognition & Achievements: Ajandu of Umummeise and Imenyi Isuikwuato; Okuru Ogwo I
of Imenyi Isuikwuato.
Hobbies: Photography, lawn tennis, table tennis, travelling
Name: CHIMA, Innocent Ugo

Education: Sacred Heart Primary School, Onueke Ezza, Izi Boys' High School, 1963-70, Holy
Ghost College, Owerri, 1971-72, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-76; lecturer, Federal
Government Girls' College, Port Harcourt, 1977-79
Career: House of Representatives for Ezza, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83
Name: CHIME, Charles Chika

Education: St Bridget's School, Asata, Enugu, 1944-51, student apprentice, Mechanical
Engineering Department, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Lagos and part-time student, Yaba
College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, 1952-57, British Railway Staff College, Darlington,
England, and Letchworth Training Institute, Letchworth, Herts, England, 1961-62, University of
Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 1972, University of Technology, Twente, Netherlands,
1973 (Certificate in Machine Design), Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford, England,
1977-79 (Certificate in Design for Economical Production)
Career: Technical instructor, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Ebute Metta, Lagos, 1958-66,
technical instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1966-75, principal instructor, 1975-77, chief instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Nigeria, 1977-81, reader and head, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Anambra State University of Technology, Enugu, 1981-84, commissioner for Works, Lands and
Transport, Anambra State, 1984-85
Name: CHINADE, Ambassador Dada Jibrin

Profession: Diplomat, politician, administrator
Home Town: Chinade
Education: Bauchi Middle School/Secondary School, 1950-56; Gombe Teachers College, 1956-
59; Stranmillis College, Belfast, Ireland, 1960-63
Career: External Affairs Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1964; Second Secretary,
Nigeria High Commission, London, 1965-67; Acting, High Commission Freetown, Sierra Leone,
1969-71; Charge D'Affaires, Central Africa Republic, 1972-74; Minister/Head of Chancery,
Nigeria High Commission, London, 1974-77; Nigerian Ambassador to Guinea, Guinea-Bissau
and Cape Verde, 1978-81; Nigerian Ambassador to the Hague; Neitherlands, 1981-86; d-
Director, General Administration and Finance, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1986-91;
Ambassador to former Soviet Union (Russian Federation) with the Concurrent Accreditation to
the Commonwealth Independent States Countries (16 Countries), 1991-96; dir General /
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, 1996-99; Director, First Alliance and
Benefit Limited; Chairman, Skyward Research and Con. Limited,Leader /Patron, Chinade
Development Association, Peoples Democratic Party, (Senatorial Aspirant, Bauchi North, 2003)
Institutional Membership: National Hajj Committee, 2001; Presidential Advisory Council-
International Relations, 2001; Commonwealth Task Force - Chogm, 2003
Recognition & Achievements: OFR, Honoured by Bauchi State Government, 1997 Officer of
the Republic of Guinea by President, of Guinea; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic,
2000; Wakilin Katagum 2001
Hobbies: Reading, lectures, photography
Address: C Close, BLK1, Asokoro Federal Housing, Asokoro, Abuja.
Name: CHINDO, Alhaji Shu'aibu

Home Town: Jalingo
Education: Pantisawa Primary School, 1952-55, Jalingo Senior Primary School, 1956-58,
Gombe Government Secondary School, 1959-63, Clerical Training School, Potiskum, 1969-70,
Kaduna Polytechnic, 1971-72
Career: Confidential secretary, NES, 1970-74, accountant, Nigeria Air Force, 1975-76,
councillor, Jalingo Local Government, 1977-79, executive chairman, Gongola State Sports
Council, 1980-83, detained, January-October 1984; member, Great Nigerian People's Party
(GNPP), 1979-83, former state financial secretary, GNPP
Recognition & Achievements: Chiroma of Yorro
Hobbies: Cycling, fishing, football, handball, photography
Address: : No 2 Waziri Road, Karewa New Extension, Jimeta-Yola
Name: CHINEKEZI, Larry Oguzie
Education: Holy GhostCollege, Owerri; LCCI, London; University of Lagos
Career: Sales Representative, IAS Courier Services; DHL; Pioneering Manager, Later Assistant,
General Manager, Red Star Express, now Fedex; ceo, TNT/IAS Express; curr ently founder,
ceo, Tradeways Express
Institutional Membership: World-wide Partnership Cargo Link Network; Special Merit Award
by Imo State Development Association
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Import Duty Administration on Courier Services,
1998; Courier Service Coverage in Nigeria, 2001; Courier Service: As Perfect Service guide,
2003
Hobbies: Watching soccer
Name: CHINEME, Professor, Chijioke Nwankwo

Profession: Veterinarian, administrator, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM, Ph.D
Home Town: Umuokpu, Awka
Education: St. Mary's School, Afikpo, 1947-49; Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1950-54;
Tuskegee University, USA, 1962-67; Cornell University, USA, 1973-75
Career: Senior Lecturer, 1976-78; Reader, Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria; 1978-80; Professor, Veterinary Medicine, 1980-83; Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1983; Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987; Director,
Service and Training Centre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
Institutional Membership: American Veterinary Medicine Association, Wildlife Disease
Association
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, listening to music
Address: 629, Odim Street, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu
Name: CHINWE, IZU

Profession: Philosopher, mathematician, economist, historian, poet, critic, Pan-africanist
Education: Doctorate degree holder in History, Bachelors Degree in Economics, Mathematics
Career: Author, writer, critic
Institutional Membership: Publication: Author of many books including The West and the Rest
of Us, Towards the Decolonisation of African Literature, co-author, The Anatomy of Female
Power
Name: CHINWUBA, Justice Raphael Aguedu

Profession: Jurist, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB (Hons), LLM
Education: Church Missionary Society School, Awkuzu, 1940-42, Dennis Memorial Grammar
School, Onitsha, 1943-47, University of Hull, England, 1957-60, University of London, England,
1960-62
Career: Called to the Bar; in private legal practice, also director, Golden Guinea Breweries Ltd,
Umuahia, 1973-76, member, School Management Board, Anambra Division, elected member,
Anambra State House of Assembly, October 1979, also chairman, House of Assembly Judiciary
Committee, 1979-81, appointed judge, High Court of Justice, Anambra State, 1981; former
executive member, Nigerian People's Party
Name: CHIOBA, Chief (Engr.) Okereke Kalu

Profession: Civil/water engineer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.sc
Home Town: Ututu
Education: Church of Scotland Mission Primary School, Ututu, 1948-54; Hope Waddell
Training Institution, Calabar, 1955-61; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1963-66; University of
Padua. Italy, 1975
Career: Chief Water Engr. Imo State, 1984; General Manager, Imo State Public Utilities Board,
1990; Abia State, Public Utilities Board, 1991; Permanent Secretary, Abia State Civil Service,
since, 1991
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institution of Water/Environmental Management, Britain;
Nigerian Society of Engineers; Member, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria;
International Water Supply Association; Award for Excellence, Nigerian International Water
Magazine, 1998
Recognition & Achievements: Ugochinyere of Ututu, 1993
Hobbies: Music, writing
Address: No.6 Road L, World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia
Telephone: 088-221356; 08035432827.
Name: CHIROMA, Ali
Profession: Trade unionist
Education: Yerwa Elementary School, 1940-45, Borno Middle School, 1945-49, Makurdi Train
ing School, 1950-51, Kaduna Training School, 1951-52 (Rural Health Certificate, Laboratory
Assistant Certificate), International Institute of Labour Studies, Geneva, Switzerland, 1966
(Certificate in Administration, ILO Certificate), School for Tropical Medicine, Liverpool,
England, 1980 (Public Health Care Trainer's Certificate), National Institute for Policy and
Strategic Studies, Jos, 1983
Career: Teacher, various health schools, 1959-76, also president, Nigerian Union of Rural
Health Workers, 1963-78, principal, School of Health Technology, 1976-84, also chairman,
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Borno State Branch, 1979-81, deputy president, NLC, 1981-84,
president, NLC, 1984-88
Institutional Membership: National Institute, 1983; member, Governing Body, ILO since 1984,
chairman, Provisional Committee, Organization of African Trade Union Unity, 1985-86
Name: CHIWUZIE, Engr. Victor Madunagu

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.sc, M.sc
Home Town: Oba
Education: Central SChairman, Onitsha, 1954-59; Central School, Nkwerre, 1952-54; Anglican
Grammar School, Oraukwu, 1960-64; University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1965-73; Ahmadu Bello
University,Zaria, 1974-75
Career: Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-76; Research
Officer, Federal Department of Forest Research, Ibadan, 1974; Partner, Enplan Group
Consulting Engineers
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of engrs; Fellow: American Society of Civil engrs;
Institution of Civil engrs. U.K; Nigerian Institution of Structural engrs, President, General, Isu
Oba Welfare Association since 1992; lst Vice President, General, Oba Patriotic Union, 1991,
Enugu Sports Club; Treasurer/Financial Secretary, Idemili Social Club of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Who's Who in Science and Engineering; Who's Who in the
World; 2000 Outstanding People of the 20th Century; Ph.D. 1996, Cornerstone University
Hawaii; Men of Achievement Award 1994; Knight of St. Christopher 1996, Publication:
Investigation of Short Axially Loaded Concrete Columns with Variable Tie Spacing, Published
by The Nigerian Engineer: Journal of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Vol.14 Nos. 1-3, Page
5-14, 1979
Hobbies: Tennis, swimming
Address: 1, Isu Oba Close, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu
Name: CHIZEA, Dr. Dora Obiajulu

Profession: Consultant physician, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., B.Sc, MD, MACP
Home Town: Asaba
Education: St. Peters Primary School, Bukuru, Plateau State; Holy Trinity School, Asaba, 1952-
57; St. Williams School, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, 1958; Queens School, Ede, 1959-63, 1964-65; Bryn
Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA. 1965-69; School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia,
USA, 1969-73; English Instructor (Summer), Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut,
USA, 1969
Career: Instructor, Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine in Developing Countries.
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976; Supervisor, Adult and Paediatric Medicine
Comprehensive Health Services Plan, Inc. Philadelphia; Assistant, College Physician, Bryn
Mawr College, Infirmary Pennsylvania.; Clinical Instructor Internal Medicine Temple University
School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1974-77; Director, Medicine and Ancillary
Health Care Services, Comprehensive Health Services Plan, Inc. Philadephia, Pennsylvania,
USA, 1977-78; Director, Medical Services, Bomec Medical Clinic, Ikeja, 1979; Consultant
Physician, Durbar Hotel, Lagos, 1982; Director, (medical) Charity International Movement
Preventive Health unit since 1987
Institutional Membership: American Medical Association, since 1973, American Women
Medical Association, National Association of Medical Directors, American College of
Physicians, 1977; Nigerian Medical Association; Southwestern Pennsylvania County Medical
Society, Temple University Medical Alumnae Association, Medical Alumnae Brym Mawr
College, African Environmental Association, Nairobi Kenya, 1971-77; Educators to Africa
Association, Member, President, Soroptismist International, Ikeja; first Vice President, National
council of Nigeria Soroptismist International; adviser, Committee on human rights Soroptimist,
International of Great Britain and Ireland, since 1985; Best Black Student in Medicine, National
Medical Association USA, 1971
Recognition & Achievements: Educators to Africa award, Philadelphia, 1972; Distinguished
scholars first one hundred year award, Brym Mawr College Centennial, 1985, Ten Outstanding
Young Persons award, Jaycees International, 1985; Nigerian Outstanding Young Person award,
1987;. Publication:"Will the Baby Boom Cripple Africa", Drum Magazine, May 1973; Problems
in Environment and Development: "Malnutrition and Infection, "Malaria, Cholera and Influenza
in Africa" JAMWA vol. 20, 1974, Streams and Rivers of Blood, War Poems on Biafra,
Connecticut Publishers, 1969, Population and Africa, Bryn Mawr, Quick Silver Press, 1974; Your
Own Health Series: Living with Hypertension In Nigeria, Dora Chizea Publications, 1987, editor
secluded topics on National Health, Lagos, 1987; Soroptimist International of Ikeja
Hobbies: Music, tennis, squash, reading, writing
Address: 1 Oyedele Street, Akiode Village, P.O. Box 948, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: CHUKE, Paul Okwudili

Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BCh
Education: Government School, Ajalli, 1941-43,1947-48, Chuke Memorial School, Obosi,
1944-46, Government College, Umuahia, 1948-54, Nigeria College of Technology, Ibadan,
1954-56, University College, Ibadan, 1963-64, post-doctoral fellow, Applied Neuro Physiology,
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1964-65
Career: Resident in Neurology, 1965-67, chief resident in Neurology, 1967-68, lecturer,
Neurology, director, Regional Neurology Services, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA,
1968, consultant physician, Lusaka Central Hospital, Zambia, 1969-71, senior lecturer, Medical
School, University of Zambia, Lusaka, 1971-74, appointed director, Medical Services, Zambia,
1974, also personal physician to the President, Republic of Zambia; chairman, Medical Council
of Zambia since 1971, president, East-Central African Association of Physicians
Institutional Membership: Pan-African Association of Neurological Sciences, member,
Canadian Neurological Association, member, World Health Organization Expert Advisory
Committee on Health Manpower, fellow, Royal College of Physicians
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis, golf, photography
Name: CHUKUDEBELU, Professor, Wilfred Obiora

Profession: Obstetrician and gynaecologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, Chairman, B
Home Town: Nwagu, Njikoka
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1945-50; University College (now University of
Ibadan), Ibadan; University of Sheffield, England
Career: Senior House Officer, Worcester, England; Registrar, Prince of Wales Hospital,
London; Senior Consultant, Ministry of Health, defunct Eastern Region; prof/Head of Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus; Deputy Provost, College of Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, England, Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London; Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists, London, West African College of Surgeons, Nigerian Medical College in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,American Fertility Society; International Union Against venereal
Diseases and Trepenoma; Fellow, International College of Surgeons; National President,
Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nigeria, since 1987; 1st v-p. International College of
Surgeons (Nigeria Section)
Hobbies: Reading, billiards
Name: CHUKUEZI, Dr. Barnabas Anelechi

Profession: Medical consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, FRCS, FWACS, FICS
Home Town: Umudim
Education: St. Barnabas Primary School, Umudim 1951-56; St. Michael's Boys' School, Aba,
1957-58; Government College, Umuahia, Abia State 1959-65; University of Lagos, 1966-67,
1970-71; Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh 1978-83.
Career: House Officer, University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos 1974-75; Senior House
Officer, Military Hospital, Ibadan, 1975-76; Registrar, Queen Elizabeth Specialist Hospital,
Umuahia, 1976-78; Senior House Officer, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Wexham Park Hospital,
Slough, England 1978-80; Registrar, Ear, Nose and Throat, Joyce Green Hospital, Bartford,
Kent, England, 1981-82; Senior Registrar (ENT), Croydon and Mayday Hospital,Croydon,
England, 1982-84; Teacher, School of Nursing and General Hospital, Owerri, since 1984;
Consultant ENT Surgeon, General Hospital, Owerri, 1984-85; part-time, Senior Lecturer,
College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, 1985-90; Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon,
General Hospital, Owerri, 1986-90; Chief Consultant (ENT) Surgeon-in-charge, General
Hospital, Owerri, 1990-94; Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, since 1995
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, West African College of Surgeons,
International College of Surgeons; Member, New York Academy of Sciences, Nigerian Medical
Association, Nigerian Society of Otolaryngology, Nigerian Cancer Society, Nigerian Society of
Speech and Hearing, Nigeria Society for the Handicapped, British Society of Audiology;
National Health Insurance Implementation Committee, Imo State, 1986-89, Imo State Sports
Medicine Association, since 1991, and consultant, Igbo Dictionary Compilation Committee,
Project Management Committee, Nigerian Population Agenda Programme, Imo State; Medical
Adviser, Anglican Diocese of Owerri, since 1985; Vice Chairman, Nigerian Medical
Association, Owerri Branch, 1987-90; Zonal Chairman, Nigerian Cancer Society, Imo/Abia
zone; Vice Chairman, Imo State Cricket Association, since 1988; Medical Adviser, Imo State
Red Cross Society, since 1992; Zonal Co-ordinator, International College of Surgeons, since
1996
Recognition & Achievements: Knight of the Order of St. Christopher (KSC). Publication:Udo
ka Nma, Igbo play, Oxford University Press, 1974; Akwa Nwa, Igbo play, African University
Press, 1979; Aku Fechaa, Igbo play, African University Press, 1981; The Wrath of Amadioha,
English play, Cross Continent Press, 1981, Oki and His Grandfathers Tale, children's story book,
Mba publishers; Agwo Turu Mbe, Igbo poetry book, University Press Limited; Ako Bu Ndu,
Igbo poetry book, Longman's Publishers 1986; Chike Comes Home, English play, Evans
Publishers, 1987; Igbo Maka Ndi Noziri Na Primari, Mba Publishers, 1991.
Hobbies: Writing, painting, music, cricket, reading
Name: CHUKUJEKWE, Stephen Udeme

Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MPA
Education: Utchi School, 1934-40, Kwale Central School, 1941, Government Teacher Training
Colleges, Warri and Abraka, 1946-47, University of Leicester, England, College of London,
England, 1953-56, Graduate School of Public Administration, Harvard University, Cambridge,
Massachusetts, USA, 1959-60
Career: Assistant divisional adviser, Abeokuta, 1956-57, assistant secretary, Ministry of
Education and Ministry of Economic Planning and Social Development, Ibadan, 1957-59, senior
assistant secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Social Development, Ibadan, 1961-63,
permanent secretary, Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Finance, 1963-70,
appointed managing director, Devplan and Company, Lagos, 1973
Recognition & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Niger, 1965
Hobbies: Reading, travelling around the countryside, natural civic duties
Address: 20 Ekololu Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: CHUKUKERE, Dr Edward Ugochuku

Profession: Metallurgist, mechanical engineer
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, MASc, PhD
Education: St Michael's School, Aba, 1940-46, Government College, Umuahia, 1947-52,
Technical Institute, Yaba, Lagos, 1952-54, University College, Ibadan, 1954-56, Kumasi College
of Technology, Ghana, 1956-57, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1957-61, also Royal College
of Science and Technology, Glasgow, 1957-61, University of Toronto, Canada, 1961-66
Career: Lecturer, Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1966-70, project consultant to Federal Ministry of Industries, Nigerian Institute of Social and
Economic Research Consultancy Services Unit, 1970-72, general manager, Nigersteel Company
Ltd, Enugu, 1972-77, became industrial consultant and consulting engineer, 1977
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Science and Technology, Scotland, 1961, member,
Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, member, British Institute of Metallurgists, member,
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers; chairman, Welfare Co mittee, Pan
African Student Organization of the Americas, 1962-64, chairman, Board of Directors, Clay
Products Limited, Okigwe since 1978, former member, Governing Council, Imo College of
Technology, Owerri
Hobbies: Chess, cricket, reading
Address: Plot 7, Block 12, Umueke Street, New Haven East, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: CHUKUKERE, Dr. Gloria Chineze Nneka

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, MA, PhD
Education: St. Catharines Girls Secondary School, 1959-63; Queens School, Enugu, 1964-65;
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1966-67; University of Lagos, 1970-72, 1982-85, University of
Birmingham, 1975-76; University of London, 1982-83.
Career: Senior Lecturer, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, 1973; member, Board of
Directors, Anambra State Library Board, since 1986
Institutional Membership: Planning and Implementation Committee on Better Life for Rurual
Women, Anambra State Branch, 1988; member, Association for Commonwealth Literature and
Language Studies; member, Nigerian Association for African and Comparative Literature.
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Editor, Introductory Readings in the Humanities and
Social Sciences, University Publishing Company, Onitsha, 1988, and several articles in national
and international learned journals.
Hobbies: Golf, music, reading, gardening.
Name: CHUKUMA, Teresa Ebuzaju

Academic & Professional Qualification: M.A
Career: Third Class Clerk, Eastern Nigeria Public Service, 1952-53; Education Officer, Ministry
of Education, Enugu (Registrar of Teachers), 1959; Education Officer, Queen's School, Enugu,
1959-60; Education Officer, Queens College, Lagos, 1960-62; Inspector of Education, Eastern
Nigeria Public Service, 1962; Head, Geography Department, Queen's School, Enugu, 1962-65;
Vice Principal, Women's Training College, Enugu, 1965-66; Senior Education Officer, in charge of
Foreign Scholarship-Bureau of External Aid, Federal Ministry of Education, Lagos, 1966-67;
Head, Geography Department, Federal Government College, Warri, now Delta State, 1967; Head,
Geography Department, King's College Lagos, 1967-68; Senior Education Officer, Federal
Ministry of Education Headquarters, 1969-70; Acting Assistant Adviser, on Teachers Training,
1970-71; Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO-Paris, 1971-74; Principal, Federal Government
College Lagos, 1974-77; Principal, Queens College, Lagos, 1977-82; Director, Education Service-in-
charge of UNESCO, Commonwealth, ECOWAS, OAU, Book Development Council, Language
Centre and the NERC, 1982-84; Director, Higher Education 1984
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Association of University Women; member, National
Council of Women's Societies. Social Club, Business and Professional Women's Club; The Zonta
International Club.
Hobbies: Photography, singing, classical and pop music, concerts and plays
Name: CHUKURA, Professor Enyi Brown Arpenyi

Profession: Crop scientist
Education: Higher studies in Crop Physiology; professor of Crop Production and head,
Department of Crop Science, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 1969-
Career: 72Foundation professor and dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Papua New
Guinea, 1972-76, appointed research coordinator, West African Rice Development Association
(WARDA), 1976
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Comparative Growth Rates of Upland and Swamp
Rice Varieties, Comparative Studies of Upland and Swamp Rice Varieties, Growth Rates of
Three Cassava Varieties, Size of Tuber Spacing on Growth Development and Yield of Lesser
Yams
Name: CHUKWU, Christian

Profession: Footballer
Home Town: Enugu
Education: National Secondary School, Nike Enugu
Career: Played many international matches; Captain, Rangers International Football Club,
Enugu, that won the African Cup Winners Cup, 1977; Skipper, Green Eagles team that won the
African Cup of Nations Football Competition, March 1980; Coach, Rangers International
Football Club, Enugu, up to 1988; Chief Coach, Kenyan National Team, 1998; Coach, Super
Eagles of Nigeria, 2002; has recently coached many Clubs, including a Lebanese Football Club
Recognition & Achievements: Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), 1980
Name: CHUKWU, Dr. Anthony Nnanna

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc., M.sc, PhD, MNIPR. MNIM
Home Town: Ihuokpara
Education: St. Theresa's School, Maku Awgu, 1958-63; Vincent's Secondary School,
Agbogugu, via Enugu, 1964-71; University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1975; University of Lagos,
Akoka, 1980-81; 1984- 89; 1989.
Career: Clerical Officer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-75; National Youths Service,
Head of Arts and Social Sciences, Government Secondary School, Bacita, Kwara State, 1978-79;
Producer, Acting, Senior Research Officer, Radio Nigeria, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1979-1984; Graduate
Assistant, University of Lagos, Akoka, 1984-87; Rector, Rimax Institute. Ikeja, Lagos, 1987-89;
Principal Assistant, Registrar, Federal College of Education, Oyo, 1989-92; Deputy Registrar,
1992-95; Registrar. National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, since March
1995; Assistant, Examiner, West African Examinations Councils. 1984-88; Secretary,
Admissions Committee, Federal College of Education Oyo, 1989-94; Academic Officer,
Academic Board Recorder, 1989-94; Secretary, Students' Disciplinary Committee; Secretary,
Governing Councils. National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, Ondo
State, since 1995; Secretary, Academic Board, since 1995; Chairman, Appointment and
Promotions, (Junior Staff), National Institute for Educations Planning and Administration;
Disciplinary Committee; Security Committee
Institutional Membership: Estate, Works and Services Committee; Nigerian Institute of Public
Relations; Nigeria Institute of Management; Institute of Management Consultants; National
Association of Professional Educators; Public Relations Committee; Health and Staff Welfare
Committee, Ihuokpara National Association, planning committee on the acquisition of
introductory technology workshop for the community secondary schools, 1987; Chairman,
Ihuokpara community launching and appeal fund, December 1978.
Recognition & Achievements: Best graduating Student, Faculty of Education, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975/76; Postgraduate Scholarship award for Masters of Mass Communication,
University of Lagos, 1980-81; University of Lagos Graduate Assistant ship Award for the Ph.D
programme, 1984-89. Publication: The Methodology and Practice of Research and Project
Writing, 1996; Economics for Higher Students, Chairman, Nkanu Welfare Association, Ondo,
1996; President, Ihuokpawa Unity Club
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, listening to music, driving.
Name: CHUKWU, Dr. Lucian Obinnaya

Profession: Lecturer, administrator, consultant, examiner
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
Home Town: Amaimo Ikeduru
Education: Amaimo High School, Amaimo Ikeduru,Owerri, 1973-77; Comprehensive
Secondary School, Egbu, Owerri,1977-78; Federal College, Port Harcourt, 1978-80; University
of Lagos, Akoka, 1980-83; 1985-87; 1988-91
Career: Teacher, National Youth Service Corps, Government Teachers' College, Bida Niger
State, 1983-84; Master II Biology/Chemistry Teacher, 1984-85; Graduate Assistant, Department
of Biological Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka, 1985-90; Lecturer II, Department of
Biological Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka, 1991-1995; Lecturer I, University of Lagos,
1995-2000; Senior Lecturer, since 2000; Academic Adviser, Zoology Unit, 1991-97
Institutional Membership: Staff Home Ownership Committee; Work-Study Programme
Committee; University of Lagos Senate, since 1997; Co-ordinator, Task Force on the
Enforcement of Campus Traffic Regulations; Examiner, WAEC, SSCE Biology 1985-91;
Consultant/Resource Person, National War College; Ecological Society of Nigeria (ECOSON);
Science Associate of Nigeria; Fisheries Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Environmental Society;
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria; New York Academy of Science; Nigerian Association for
Aquatic Sciences
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Comparative Annual Physiology, Jas Publishers
Lagos, 1997; and numerous scholarly articles in respected scientific journals
Name: CHUKWU, Ezeogo Michael Oko Akpu

Profession: Traditional ruler, educationist, publication administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, PGDE
Home Town: Afikpo
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Afikpo, 1935-42; St. Thomas' Training College, Ogoja,
1943-46; National University of Ireland, Cork, 1953-56; Institute of Education, University of
London, 1956-57.
Career: Headmaster, St. Michael's Primary School, Amangwu-Edda, 1950-52; Education
Assistant, Afikpo County Council, 1953; Senior History Master, Aggrey Memorial College,
Arochukwu, 1957; Senior History Master, Igbeagu Teachers College, Abakaliki, 1958-59;
Principal, Zumuratul Islamiyya Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos, 1960; Lecturer, Yaba Technical
Institute (now Yaba College of Technology), 1960-62; Education Officer, Lagos Education Office,
1962-65; Assistant Secretary, Nigeria National Commission for UNESCO, Lagos, 1966; Refugees
Officer, Red Cross International, World Council of Churches, 1968-70; divisional Education
Officer, Ukwa division, 1970; Divisional Education Officer, Abakaliki Division, 1971; Zonal
Inspector of Education, Awka Zone, 1972-74; Principal Education Officer/Vice-Principal, Ilorin
Teachers College, 1976; Assistant Director/Deputy Chief Executive, National Teachers Institute,
Kaduna, 1977-84; Representative, Joint Consultative Council on Education, 1977-84
Institutional Membership: Visitation Panel, Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa; Consultant,
National Teachers Institute, 1985; member, Teachers Syllabus Review panel, 1985; member,
Governing Council, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1991; member, Abia State Council
of Traditional Rulers, 1996; member, Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers, since 1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Omaka-Ejali Afikpo, 1987. Honour: Knight of the Order of St.
Mulumba, 1986.
Name: CHUKWU, Frank Etikue

Education: St. Phillips CMS School, Maku, 1949-55; St. Andrew's College, 1957-59; St. Paul's
College, Awka, 1961-62; University of Ibadan, 1964-66, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67.
Career: Lecturer, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1971 -73; Programme/Training Manager,
Industrial Training Fund, Lagos, 1974-75; Recruitment Training Manager, Nigercem, Nkalagu,
1975-76; Personnel Manager, Nigercem, Nkalagu, 1976-80; General Manager, Administration,
Nigercem, Nkalagu, 1980-81; Managing Director, Hybrid Industries Nigeria Limited, 1981-83;
General Manager, Anambra State Housing Development Corporation, 1983
Institutional Membership: Institute of Personnel Management M1PM
Hobbies: Reading.
Address: 1, North Second Avenue Trans, Ekulu, Enugu, Enugu
Name: CHUKWU, Hon. Evlyn Chibougu

Profession: Educationist, administrator, politician
Education: Rev. Ayegbulem Memorial Primary School, Onitsha, 1965-71; Coivil Secondary
School, Umuoji, 1972-77; Anambra State College of Education, 1986; Univeristy of Port-
Harcourt
Career: Teacher, 1979-89; Guidance and Counselling, 1990-95; Chairman, Nnkanu Local
Government Area, Enugu State (Zero Party), 1996-97; Member, Post Primary School
Management Board, Enugu, 1998; currently, Vice Chairman, , Bwari Area Council, FCDA,
Abuja
Institutional Membership: Matron, Anti-Secret Cult Society and Drug Abuse Committee,
Enugu State University of Technology; Women in Enugu State Empowering Nigerian Woman,
Enugu State
Recognition & Achievements: Mother of Honour, Christ the King Catholic Parish, Enugu, Ada
Ndiora mma 1
Name: CHUKWU, Lawrence Wama

Profession: Surveyor, politician
Career: Charity Aligbo, books for Oxford University Press, Ibadan, 1972-74, assistant editor,
Nigerian Juridical Review since 1972, staff adviser to the University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Law
Institutional Membership: Law Reform Committee, Ministry of Justice, East Central State,
1973-74, member, Editorial Board, Nigerian Society of International Law; publications: The
Settlement of Boundary Disputes in International Law (Manchester University Press & Oceana
Inc, New York, 1967), contributor, The Law of the Common Market (Manchester University
Press & Oceana Inc, 1974), The Consolidation of the Black Homelands of South Africa
(Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, 1976), Introduction to Nigerian Law (1978)
Recognition & Achievements: Team-winners of international awards
Hobbies: Photography, gardening, radio monitoring
Address: Flat A2, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu
Name: CHUKWU, Mike

Academic & Professional Qualification: FICAN, B.Sc
Education: First Degree, Political Science; Trained and qualified as Chartered Accountant, 1986
Career: Trainee, Price Water House; Assistant Financial Controller, Citizens International Bank
Plc; served in key management positions in First City Monument Bank and United Bank for
Africa ; deputy v-Investment Banking, First Inland Bank; md/ce: Guardian Express Bank Plc;
Spring Bank Plc, since 2006
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1998
Recognition & Achievements: First Price Winner, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Foundation Examination, 1986
Name: CHUKWU, Nze Ozichukwu

Profession: Management executive, politician
Education: Templeton College, Oxford University, Harvard University USA; University of
Bristol
Career: Director, Inland Bank Plc, and many other companies; Foundation Member, Technical
Committee for Privatisation and Commercialisation, 1987-99; National Vice Chairman, Peoples
Democratic Party South East Zone, since 1999; Also actively involved in South East
Development Council, SEDI, SEDA and Cottage Industries Development Initiative
Recognition & Achievements: Peace Award of the United Nations International Parliament for
Safety and Peace 2002
Hobbies: Community service, reading, management
Name: CHUKWUJAMA, Dr. Zed Azubuike

Academic & Professional Qualification: MB.BS
Home Town: Ojoto, Idemili LGA
Education: St. George's School, Nbawsi, 1950-57; Government Secondary School, Owerri,
1957-62; University of Ibadan, 1964-66 (civil war years) 1970-74; University of Colorado,
Denver, USA.
Career: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1974-85; secretary, National
Association of Resident Doctors, 1976-78; executive member, Planned Parenthood Federation of
Nigeria, Anambra State; chairman, Senior Staff Association of Universities Teaching Hospitals,
Research and Allied Institutions, Enugu, 1980; deputy national chairman, 1980-81; president,
National Association of Resident Doctors, 1984-86; director, Ebony Paints Nigeria Limited,
1989-91; managing director, Zoff Nigeria Limited, Enugu
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association.
Recognition & Achievements: Ozo Traditional title, 1971.
Hobbies: Music, reading (comparative religion).
Address: 14/16, Valley Crescent, Independence Layout, Enugu
Name: CHUKWUJEKWU, Dr. Samuel Ebubechukwu

Home Town: Nnewi
Education: : CMS Central School, 1946-52; Dennis Memorial School, Onitsha, 1953-57;
Federal Emergency Science School, Onikan, Lagos, 1959-61; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1961-64; University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, 1965-68.
Career: Teacher, St. Bartholomew's School, Enugu, 1958; Demonstrator in Physics, Federal
Emergency Science School, Lagos, 1961; Intern, mechanical workshop, Ministry of Works,
Enugu, 1962; Intern, Dunlop Nigeria Industries, Ikeja, Lagos, 1963; Project Engineer, production
facilities. Shell-BP (Nigeria) Ltd.. 1964-65; Senior Stress Analysis Engineer and Assistant Head,
Applied Mechanical Section, International Combustion Limited, Derby, England, 1968-71;
Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, University of Zambia, 1971-72; Senior Lecturer, Mechanical
Engineering, University of Zambia, 1973-74; Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering,
University of Benin, Benin-City, 1976-77; pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1977-85;
Chairman/Managing Director, EBUNSO Nigeria Ltd., Nnewi, Anambra State, 1985-1993, and
since December, 1993
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1975; Council of Registered
Engineers of Nigeria, 1977; Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1987
Recognition & Achievements: First President, Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines
and Agriculture, 1987-93.
Hobbies: Reading, wine-making, community development
Address: 10, Umuzu Road, Mbanagu, Otolo, Nnewi.
Name: CHUKWUMERIJE, Comrade Uche

Profession: Journalist, administrator, publisher, politician
Education: Methodist Central School, Isuochi, Abia State, 1943-52; Our Lady's High School,
Onitsha, 1953-57; University College Ibadan, 1958-61
Career: Head Features Desk, Daily Times Ltd. (now Plc); News Desk, Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation (now FRCN); Director, Propaganda of the defunct Republic of Biafra; Secretary,
Information, 1993; elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Managing Director,
Chromograph Colours; ceo/Publisher, Afriscope Magazine; Director, Smurfit Packs,
Chromograph Colour Printers; Senator
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Republic of Nigeria, since 2003; Senator of the Year,
Thisday 10th Anniversary, 2004; Senator of the Year, 11th Annual ThisDay Award; Ikoyi Club;
Lagos Country Club, Ikeja; Peoples Democratic Party
Name: CHUKWURAH, Professor, Anthony Oye

Profession: Lawyer, administrator, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: BCL, LL.B, Ph.D
Home Town: Abatete, Idemili
Education: Africa School, Onitsha, 1942-48, African College, Onitsha, 1949-52; Christ the
King College, Onitsha, 1953, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Enugu, 1955-
57; University College, Dublin, 1957-61; King's Inn, Dublin, 1958-61; University of
Manchester, England, 1961-64; called to the Bar in 1962.
Career: Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1964-65; Lecturer University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1965-
74; Senior Lecturer/Reader in Law, 1974-81; Head, Department of International Law and
Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1977-81; Professor, Law,
Imo State University, Aba Campus, 1981; Member, Hague Academy of International Law, The
Hague, Holland, 1963; Radio and Television Commentator on Current Affairs, 1966-81; Co-
ordinator, Philip Jessup Moot Court (International Law) competition for Faculty of Law,
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1973-74, 1976-81
Institutional Membership: Law Reform (Codification) Committee, Ministry of Justice, East
Central State, 1973-74; Staff Adviser to the Nigerian Team at Semi-Finals and Finals, Philip
Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Washington D.C, 1974; United Nations
(OPAS) International Boundary Law Adviser to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa,
1974-76; Consultant on International Law and International Boundary Matters to the Kingdom of
Lesotho, 1976-81; Lecturer and Resource Participant at Seminars organised by the Nigerian
Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, since 1976; Senate, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1977-81; Boundary Panel, Idemili Local Government, Anambra State, 1978-84; Chairman, Panel
of Inquiry into the Problems of the Star Printing and Publishing Company Limited, Enugu, 1979;
Guest Lecturer and Resource Participant at Seminars organised by the Nigerian Institute for
Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1980-82; Member, Nigerian National Committee on the
Teaching of Human Rights, Peace and Understanding in Nigerian Schools, 1980-82; External
Examiner (Law), University of Jos, 1980-81; First Dean, College of Business Administration and
Legal Studies, Imo State University, Aba Campus, 1981-86; Member, Senate, ISU, since 1981;
Senate Representative on the Governing Council, ISU, 1981-83, 1985-86; National Committee
Against Apartheid (NACAP), 1982-86; External Examiner, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos,
1984-87; participant on Special Invitation, Seminar on Legal Services in Rural Areas organised
by the Africa Bar Association, all Africa Conference of Churches and the International
Commission of Jurists, Geneva, at the Limuru Conference Centre, near Nairobi, Kenya, October
1-4; 1984; Chairman, Advisory Council, Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, since 1985;
Member, Border Study Group, Co-ordinated by National Institute for Policy and Strategic
Studies, Kuru, since 1985, Network of Concerned Third World Lawyers, Penang, Malasia, since
1985; Participant on Special Invitation, Conference of the International Commission of Jurists;
Geneva and leading African Jurists on the Implementation of Human Rights in Africa, Nairobi,
Kenya, December 2-4, 1985; Academic Advisory Board, Catholic Institute of West Africa
(CIWA), Port Harcourt, 1937, Nigerian Bar Association; Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, Association of Nigerian Law Teachers, since 1970s; Nigerian Society of International
Law, since 1970s; American Bar Association and International Law Section, 1972-84; Member,
American Society of International Law, 1972-84. Member, International Law Association
Committee on Land Locked States, 1977-82; President, Nigerian Branch, International Law
Association, London, since 1980; Member, ILA Committee on New International Economic
Order, since 1982; Fellow:Royal Geographical Society, London, since 1975; leader, Nigerian
Delegation to the Second Soviet-Nigerian Dialogue on Foreign Policy Matters, Moscow, 1981;
leader, Nigerian Delegation to the Second Brussels International Conference on, Namibia, May,
1986; Law, London, Sweet and Maxwell, 1978; Nigeria's African Policy In The 80s Kuru,
NIPSS, 1981; and over 40 scholarly articles in national and international journals, member,
Enugu Sports Club, member, Aba Rotary Club and Editor, Club bulletin, The ROTABA
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:co-author, The Settlement of Boundary Disputes In
International Law Manchester University Press, 1967; The Law of The Common Market
Manchester University Press, 1974; Readings and Documents on ECOWAS, Lagos, NIIA, 1977;
Introduction To Nigerian
Hobbies: Photography, current affairs, documentation of Newspaper Clippings, gardening
Address: 1, Agwu Street, GRA, Aba, Imo
Name: CHUNDUSU, Helen Tiri

Profession: Teacher
Home Town: Barakin Ladi LGA
Career: Teacher, Junior Primary School, Foron, 1957-60; Teacher, Senior Primary School, Foron,
1960-64; Teacher, Girls Boarding School, Gindiri, 1964-65; Teacher, Girls High School, Gindiri,
1965-68; Teacher, Teachers College and Head, department of Home Economics, 1969-71;
Headmistress, Grade one Primary School, Jos, 1975; NYSC Teacher, Advance Teachers College,
Akwanga, Jos, 1978-79; Inspector, Home Economics, Ministry of Education, Jos, 1979; Permanent
Commissioner, Plateau State Electoral Commission, Jos, 1980
Institutional Membership: Foron Women Association, 1979; vice-president, Beron Women's
Association; Assistant Social Secretary, Beron Education and Cultural Organisation; Trea-surer,
Christian Association of Nigeria, Women's Wing, Plateau State; chairman, Plateau Women
Association, 1981; Treasurer, Young Christian Women Association, 1981; vice-president, Joint
Committee of Plateau Women's Association, 1980-82; president, Joint Committee, NCWS,
Plateau State Branch, 1982.
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, gardening, poultry farming, crafts, sewing.
Name: CHUWANG, John

Profession: Political scientist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MSc
Education: Kuru Primary School, Government College, Keffi, 1953-58, Nigerian College of
Science and Technology, Zaria, 1959-62, University of California, Los Angeles, California,
USA, 1963-68
Career: Hausa language instructor, US Peace Corps, University of California, later distribution
analyst, Carnation Co, Los Angeles, distribution manager, Fritolay Co, Los Angeles,
administrative officer, Plateau State, 1975
Institutional Membership: Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, commissioner for Works, Plateau
State, 1979, later commissioner for Rural Development, Plateau State until 1983, detained,
January-October 1984; member, Nigerian People's Party until 1983
Hobbies: Golf, reading, tennis
Name: CIROMA, Alhaji Adamu

Profession: Journalist, politician, administrator
Home Town: Potiskum
Education: Fika Elementary School, 1943-44; Potiskum Elementary School, 1944-47; Borno
Middle School, 1948-49; Barewa College, Zaria, 1950-55; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, 1957-58; University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1958-61;
Bescancon Cite Universitaire, France, 1962-63.
Career: Assistant, Secretary, Premier's Office, Kaduna, 1961-63; Divisional Office, Mambilla
Plateau, 1963-64; Provincial Electoral Officer and later, Divisional officer (Northern and
Southern Division), Sardauna Province, 1964-65; Senior Assistant, sec., Federal Ministry of
Mines and Power, Lagos, 1965-66; editor, New Nigerian Newspaper, 1966-69 and Managing
Director, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1969-74; engaged in private business, 1974-75; former
Managing Director, Northern Resources Development Limited; former Director, Central Bank of
Nigeria and later Governor, CBN, Lagos, 1975-77; Director, United Nigerian Textile Limited,
Kaduna, Savannah Investment Company Limited; Chairman, Cubitts Nigeria Limited; Member,
Constitutent Assembly, 1977-78; Minister Industries and later of Agriculture, 1979-83; Director,
New Africa Holdings Limited (publishers of the Democrat newspapers), Kaduna, since 1983
Institutional Membership: Executive Committee, Nigerian Textiles and Manufacturers
Association, National Council, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), council, Nigerian
Institute of International Affairs; Minister of Finance, 1999-2003; Chairman, Panel on the Future
of the Northern States Interim Common Services Agency (ICSA), and Eastern States Interim
Assets and Liabilities Agency (ESIALA); President, National Islamic Economic Council,
National Coordinator, Obasanjo Re-election Campaign 2002; Convention Committee, PDP
National Convention, March 2008, Nigerian Academy of Letters, 2005.
Recognition & Achievements: CFR, Galadima of Fika, March 2002
Hobbies: Golf
Name: CIROMA, Alhaji Adamu Liman

Profession: Archaeologist, administrator
Education: Potiskum Elementary School, 1936-41; Borno Middle School, 1941-44; Barewa
College, Zaria, 1945-49; Institute of Archaeology, University of London, England, 1953-54; South-
West Essex Technical College and School of Arts, London, 1954-55; Birmingham University,
England, 1956-59.
Career: Technical Assistant, Department of Antiquities, Colonial Administration, 1949-53;
Museum Curator/Archaeologist, Ile-Ife, Benin, Igbo Ukwu, 1959; Curator, National Museum,
Lagos, 1960; Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister's Office, Northern Nigeria Civil Service, Kaduna,
1961; Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Kaduna; Provincial Secretary,
Minna; Acting Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's office, Northern Nigeria, Kaduna; Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Community Development, 1965-67; Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Education, North Eastern State, 1968-71; Permanent Secretary, Federal
Ministry of Industries, 1971-75; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, 1975-77;
Secretary to the Federal Military Government/Head of Federal Civil Service, 1977-79; director,
Tate and Lyle (Nigeria) Limited; chairman, UTC (Nigeria) Limited; director, First City Merchant
Bank; Pro-Chancellor, University of Ibadan; chairman, Board of Trustees
Recognition & Achievements: CFR, GCON, Nigeria National Merit Awards, Honorary
DegrExternal Examiner Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Sokoto, 1982; Honorary Doctor
of Letters, Ahmadu Bello Univer-sity, 1989; Doctor of Laws, University of Ibadan, 1990.
Name: CIROMA, Ali

Profession: Trade unionist, administrator
Education: Yelwa Elementary School, 1940-45, Borno Middle School, 1945-49
Career: Medical Field Unit Assistant, 1950; Teacher, Medical Auxiliaries Training School,
Kaduna, 1959; Officer-in-Charge, Medical Field Unit-Jalingo/Mubi, 1966; Vice Principal,
School of Health Technology, Mubi, 1975; Principal, School of Health Technology, Maiduguri,
1976; elected President, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) 1984-88
Institutional Membership: The National Institute (mni), 1982.
Hobbies: Reading, hunting, movies
Name: CIROMA, Maryam

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, DPA
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978
Career: Cadet Editor, NTA Kaduna; Federal Civil Service, 1980-85; Chairman, ce, Intis
Investment Company Limited, since 1995; Minister of Women Affairs, June 2005-2007;
Peoples Democratic Party, Borno South Senatorial District; aspirant, 2003 election
Name: CLARK, Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo

Profession: Legal practitioner, administrator educationist, politician
Home Town: Kiagbodo
Education: African Church School, Effurun Otor, Ughelli South LGA, 1938-40; Native
Authority School, Okrika, Burutu lga., 1940-45; Government Teachers' Training College,
Abraka, 1949-50, 1952-53; Holburn College of Law, London, 1961-64; Council of Legal
Education, London, 1961-65; The Honourable Society of Inner Temple, London, 1961-65;
Council of Legal Education, Lagos, 1965.
Career: Headmaster, N.A. School, Okrika, 1951; N.A. School, Ofoni, 1954; N.A. Central
School, Bomadi, 1955-57; Assistant Community Development Officer, 1957-61; Secretary to
Zikist Movement, 1962-63; Secretary, Mid- West Union, 1962-65; Director, Asaba Textile Mill,
Asaba, 1967; Secretary, N.B.A., Warri, 1965-68; comm., Education, Mid-West State of Nigeria,
1968-71; Finance and Establishment, Mid-West State of Nigeria, 1972-74; Federal
Commissioner for Information 1975; Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Council, University of
Benin, 1970-75; University of Technology Minna 1983; Board of Directors, Delta Boat Yard,
1972-74; Senator, Delta Senatorial Zone, 2nd Republic, 1983
Institutional Membership: Senate Select Committee representing the Southern Minorities;
leader, Bendel representatives at the National Assembly, Senate Committee on Commerce and
Industry; co-ordinator, Minority States of Nigeria, 1980-83; Deputy Chairman, South South
Peoples' Conference, since 1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Togo National Award, 1974; Doctor of Laws, University of
Benin, 1990. Izon Ebe Kekereowei of Ijaw, 1975; Amiunugo of Iyede Kingdom, 1983;
Biebeariowei (Spokesman) of Ngbelebiri-Mein Kingdom, 1992; Ebidouwei of Kabowei
Kingdom, Committee of Friends, Delta State
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 20B, Hinderer Road, GRA, Apapa, PHA: Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
Name: CLARK, Cyril Itoye

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.A
Home Town: Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA
Education: Local Authority School, Ughelli, 1952-58; Government College, Ughelli, 1960-66;
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1967-70; Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, 1972-74
Career: Commissioner for Education, Delta State, 1994-95; Commissioner for Health, Delta
State, 1995-96
Name: CLARK, Maj. General (Dr.) Henry Udumenbrayen

Profession: Soldier
Academic & Professional Qualification: MFR, JP, B.A, MPA, M.Sc, Ph.D, MNIM, MNI, FSS,
MSS, DSS
Home Town: Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA
Education: Local Authority Sch, Ughelli, Delta State, 1956-62; St. Brendan's Government
College Bamadi, 1963-67; University of Kansas, USA, 1981-83; University of Oklahoma, USA,
1984-86; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. Kaduna State, 1987-2000; University of Ibadan, 2000
Career: Commanding Officer, 72 Airborne Battalion, 1986-89; Commanding Officer, SSC
Wing, Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna 1989-1990; Academy Registrar, Nigerian Defence
Academy Kaduna, 1991-92; Chief Instructor, Amphibious Training, 1992-94; Director, Research
and Evaluation-TRADOC, 1995-96; Commander, I Mechanized Brigade, Nigerian Army, 1996-
97, Operations, Defence Headquarter, 1998-99; Military Secretary, (Army), since 1999; Fellow,
War College, 1995
Institutional Membership: American Society for Public Administration, 1984; National
Institute, 1998; Nigerian Institute of Management, 2001,Golf Club
Recognition & Achievements: MFR 1998,Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP), 1995; National Political
Science Honour Society; Pi Sigma Alpha, USA, 1983; Society for Public Administration, USA
1987, Forces Service Star (FSS), 1984; Meritorious Service Staff (MSS), 1990; Distinguished
Service Star, 1996
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, and driving
Address: 14, Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos; PHA: No.l Alloh Close, Enerhen Road, Effurun-
Warri, Delta State.
Name: CLARK, Professor, Ebunoluwa Bolajoko, (nee Odutola)

Academic & Professional Qualification: M. Phil
Education: Rose Bruford College, England, 1963, Royal Academy of Music (Mime), England,
1963, University of Leeds, England, 1974.
Career: Visiting Experimental Teacher for Overseas Television Service, Britain, 1961-62;
Visiting Lecturer, Outward Board School, England, 1962; Lecturer, School of Drama, University
of Ibadan, 1963-65; Lecturer, Department of English, University of Lagos, 1965-79; Associate
Professor, English, Unilag, 1979; Director, Centre for Cultural Studies, Unilag, since 1983;
Professor, English, Unilag, Since 1985
Institutional Membership: Nigerian English Association, Association of the Nigerian Theatre
Artists, American Theatre Association
Recognition & Achievements: Recipient, Gold Medal award of Britain and Ireland in Speech
and Drama by Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1960, Best Potential Teacher
award by Rose Bruford College, Britain, 1963,Publication:Hubert Ogunde: The Making of
Nigerian Theatre (Oxford University Press, 1979), including articles in national and international
learned journals.
Hobbies: Drama, writing, reading
Name: CLARK-BEKEDEREMO, Professor, John Pepper

Profession: Poet, playwright, Scholar
Home Town: Kiagbodo
Education: Native Administration School, Okrika, Delta State, 1948-54; University College
(now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1955-60; Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University,
Princeton, USA, 1962-63.
Career: Clerical Officer, Office of the Chief Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, 1954-55;
Information Officer, Ministry of Information, Government of Western Nigeria, 1960-61; Head,
Features/Editorial Writer, Express Group of Newspapers Lagos, 1961-62; Research Fellow,
Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, 1963-64; Lecturer, Department of English,
University of Lagos, 1965-69; Senior Lecturer/ag.Chairman, English Department, University of
Lagos, 1969-72; Professor, English (First African Writer appointed to a Chair of English), 1972-
80; visiting Distinguished f., Centre for the Humanities, Wesleyan University, Middletown,
USA, 1975-76; visiting Professor, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, 1979-80;
Founder/Artistic Director, Pec Repertory Theatre, Lagos, 1982-90; Distinguished Visiting
Professor of English/Writer-in-Residence, Lincoln University, USA, 1989; Visiting Professor,
English, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1990; Consultant, United Nations
Educational, Scientific/Cultural Organisation, 1965-67; first Executive Chairman, Ethiope
Publishing Corporation, Benin City, 1970-7
Institutional Membership: Board of Trustees, Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund, 1994;
foundation Member, Society of Nigerian Authors (now Association of Nigerian Authors), 1961,
Council of Laureates (a think-tank for Nigeria), 1992, The Nigeria Academy of Letters, 1996,
Lagos Motor Boat Club, 1979.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Song of a Goat, Mbari Publication, Ibadan, 1961;
America, their America, Andre Deutsch, London, 1964; Casualties, Longman, London, 1970;
The Ozidi Saga, Oxford, University Press/Ibadan Press, Ibadan, 1977; A Decade of Tongues,
Longman, London, 1981; The Wives Revolt, Pec Repertory Theatre, Lagos, 1984; The Bikoroa
Plays, The Boat, The Return Home, Full Circle, Oxford, 1985; State of the Union, Longman,
Lagos, 1988, Secretary, Mbari Club for Writers/Artist, 1961-62
Hobbies: Collecting music, swimming, walking.
Name: CLARK, Professor Johnson Pepper

Home Town: Kiagbodo
Education: Okrika and Jeremi schools, 1940-48, Warri College, 1948-54, University College,
Ibadan, 1955-60, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 1962-63
Career: Information officer, Ministry of Information, Ibadan, 1960-61, editor, Daily Express,
Lagos, 1961-62, research fellow, University of Ibadan, 1963-64, lecturer, 1965-69, senior
lecturer, 1969-72, appointed professor and head, Department of English, University of Lagos,
1972; editor, Black Orpheus Journal since 1966, member, Editorial Board, Books Abroad,
Oklahoma, USA, 1970-72, chairman, Ethiopian Publishing Corporation, Nigeria, 1970-71
Institutional Membership: Publications: Song of a Goat (Mbari, Ibadan, 1961), Poems (Mbari,
Ibadan, 1962), Three Plays (Oxford University Press, London, 1964), A Reed in the Tide
(Longman, London, 1965), Ozidi (Oxford, London, 1966), Casualties (Longman, London, 1970),
The Examples of Shakespeare (Longman, London, 1970), The Ozidi Saga (Ibadan University
Press and Oxford University Press, Ibadan, 1976)
Address: 12 Alvan Nkoku Crescent, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: CLAUDIUS COLE, Olatunji Akintunde

Education: Igbobi College, 1940-45, University of Ibadan, 1949-51; accountant-in-training,
Federal Government, November 1951
Career: Later accountant, senior accountant and principal accountant, appointed chief
accountant, Federal Ministry of Finance, March 1969, also acting data processing controller,
Federal Ministry of Finance, November 1973
Hobbies: Piano playing
Address: 24 Oyekan Road, Surulere, Lagos State
Name: CLEMENT, Hon. Andie

Home Town: Ndoro
Career: Petroleum Marketer/Hotelier; Vice Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers
Association of Nigeria; Member, House of Representatives for Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal
Constituency on Alliance for Democracy Platform, since 1999
Hobbies: Music, swimming, reading
Name: CLINTON, Dagogo

Home Town: Minama, Asalga
Education: State School II, Sangana Street, Port Harcourt, 1971-77; Government Secondary
School, Okehi-Etche, 1977-82; Nigerian Institute of Journalism, 1985-87; University of Port
Harcourt, 1990-95
Career: Reporter, Nigerian Tide, 1982-83; Area Correspondent, Yenagoa, 1983-85; Editor,
Group "E", NUJ, 1985-87; Staff Writer, African Tide magazine, 1987-89; Senior Sub-Editor,
Nigerian Tide, 1989-91; Press Secretary, Asari-Toru LGA, 1991-93; Features Editor, Nigerian
Tide, 1994-95; Deputy Editor, The Tide, 1995-96; Editor, The Tide, 1996; Member, Guild of
Editors
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, watching films
Name: COKER, Akitoye Akinbowale

Profession: Lawyer
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School, 1936-45, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1951-53
Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, sworn in as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, July 1984;
sales assistant, John Holt, 1946, clerk, Government Press, 1947-50, manager, Farmers' Bank,
London, 1951-52, chairman, Abeokuta Urban District Council, 1955-58, agent-general for
Western Nigeria in the UK, 1959-63, in legal practice; vice-president, Nigerian Bar Association,
1971-72
Institutional Membership: Constituent Assembly, 1977-78
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis
Name: COKER, Chief Olusegun Akintunde

Education: St Jude's School, Ebute-Metta, Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1947-51, Nigerian
College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1953-55, University of Hull, England, 1956-
59
Career: Accounts clerk, Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1951-52, joined Junior Technical Staff,
Nigerian Broadcasting Service, 1952-53, teacher, Igbobi College, Yaba, 1955-56, administrative
officer, Federal Ministry of Works, 1959-60, second clerk assistant, Federal Parliament, 1960-
64, clerk assistant, 1964-66, officer-in-charge, Federal Parliament, 1966-68, senior assistant
secretary, Lagos State, 1968, permanent secretary, 1973-76, secretary to the Lagos State
Government and Head of Service, 1978-79, commissioner for Works, Lagos State, 1979-83,
commissioner for Water and Power Resources, Lagos State, October-December 1983, detained,
1984-85
Name: COKER, David Adeyemi

Education: Baptist Day School, Ilaro, 1937-42, Native Authority School, Ipokia, 1943, Christ
Church School, Ilaro, 1944-45, Ilesha Grammar School, 1946-51
Career: Joined United Africa Company, 1952-62, joined Marketing Department, Guinness
(Nigeria) Limited, 1962-70, public relations officer, Guinness (Nigeria) Limited, 1971-74, public
relations manager, Guinness (Nigeria) Limited, 1974-79, commissioner for Economic Planning,
Ogun State, 1979-81, commissioner for Lands and Housing, Ogun State, 1981-83, commissioner
for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ogun State
Hobbies: Reading, tennis
Name: COKER, Chief Nathanael Folarin

Education: CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1934-41; University of Exeter, England, 1950;
Lincoln's Inn and Council of Legal Education, London, 1954-57; called to the Nigerian Bar,
1960.
Career: Secretariat Assistant, Nigerian Secretariat, 1947-48; Admin, Assistant, Sokoto, 1951-
53; Administrative Officer, Kano, 1953-55; Senior Assistant, sec., 1956-59; Secretary, Industrial
Promotions Commission, Western Region Ibadan, 1960-61; Chief Information Officer, Western
Region, Ibadan, 1961-62; Secretary, Public Service Commission, Ibadan, 1962-63; Acting,
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Information, Ibadan, 1963-64; Acting,
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Community Development, Ibadan,
November 1965; Acting, ps . Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Ibadan, 1966; Acting,
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Western Nigeria, Ibadan, 1967; Ministry of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Trade and Industry, Lagos State, 1968-70; Ministry of
Education and Community Development; Chairman, Lagos State Scholarship Board, 1970-72;
Sports Council, Lagos State, 1971; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Tourism,
Lagos State, 1971; Ministry of Information and Tourism, Lagos State, 1972-75; Ministry of
Sports and Social Development, Lagos State, 1975-78; Chairman, Lagos Manpower
Development Board, 1978-79; retired from the Public Service of Lagos State, March 10, 1978;
private Legal Practice and Company administration
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Boys Scout Movement, since 1936; Red Cross Society
(Nigeria Junior Red Cross), Secretary, 1941-47; National Headquarters Commissioner, Boys
Scout Movement; Fellow:Nigerian Institute of Management; Member, Torch Bearers
Association Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, Lagos Anglican Diocese Board trustee, Nigeria-
India Association
Recognition & Achievements: Secretary, Association of Lagos Titled Chiefs; Baba Eto of
Yorubaland. Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), 1979; National Scout (Medal of Merit)
Honour, 1983. Publication:Sir Adetokunbo Ademola (Lagos, Times Press, 1960); Rt. Reverend
Seth Irunsewe Kale (Lagos, CSS Press, 1973); "A Lady", The Life and Times of Chief (Lady)
Oyinkan Abayomi lya Eko of Lagos
Hobbies: Music, reading, writing (biographies)
Name: COKER, Dr. Ayodele Joseph

Profession: Physicist; lecturer, administrator
Home Town: Ijeda-Ijesha
Education: St. Saviours School, Ado-Ekiti, 1953-58; St. John's Primary School, Owo, Ondo
State, 1959; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1961-65; University of Ibadan, 1966-71; State
University of New York Albany, 1972-78
Career: Research Assistant, State University of New York, Albany, 1976-78; Post doctoral
research Fellow:1978-80; Lecturer I, Department of Physics, University of Port-Hacourt, River
State, 1980-82; Assistant Director, Department of Industrial Sciences and Energy, Federal
Ministry of Science and Technology, Lagos, 1982-89; deputy Director, Department of Energy
Research and Natural Sciences, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Lagos, 1989;
Acting Director, 1988-90; Director, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, The Presidency,
1990-98; Director-General, since 1998; Member, Treasurer, Hall Executive Tedder hall,
University of Ibadan, 1968-69; Head, Science Department, Macjob Grammar School, Abeokuta,
1971-72
Institutional Membership: Curriculum Committee, Graduate Programme, State University of
New York, Albany, 1976-77; First Board of Governors, Federal Polytechnic, Kauro Namoda,
1984-85; International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Geneva,
Switzerland, 1987; Board of Governors, Nigeria building and road research Institute Lagos,
1988-90; Board of Governors, Centre for Energy Research and Development, OAU, Ile-Ife, 1988;
Executive Board, African regional Centre for Solar Energy, Bujumbura, Burundi, 1988-90;
Interview Panel, May 31, 1988; Nigerian delegation, 3rd Ordinary meeting of the Council of
Ministers of ARCSE, Burundi, June 1988; delegate, Federal Ministry of Science and
Technology, Argentina and Indonesia, 1988; Nigerian delegate, 14th Congress, World Energy
Conference, Montreal, Canada, 1989; Nigerian delegate, 33rd Annual General Conference,
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 1989; Nigerian delegate, first seminar on
Africa's role in Nuclear Science, Peace and Development, Kampala, Uganda, March 12-16, 1990;
The Ad-hoc group of Experts, Global Energy sustainability in Long term, Espoo, Finland,
August 22-24, 1990; Loc, symposium, November 17-19, 1992; mm/Secretary, Loc, First
National Seminar on Theoretical Physics, Abuja, March 24-27, 1994; Steering Committee,
review of the National Policy on Science and Technology, Federal Ministry of Science and
Technology Abuja, 1997; Chairman, National Committee, Water Hyacinth, 1989-90; Secretary,
Nuclear Technology Project team, Establishment, Science and Technology Complex, Abuja,
1988-89; Nuclear Technology Panel, 1987-88; Rapporteur, Committee II United Nations
Conference, March 23-April 10, 1987; Member, Sigma Phi Sigma, University of Albany, USA
Chapter, Nigerian Chapter of the World Energy Congress, National Association of Mathematics
Physics; American Physical Society; World Energy Congress, 1986, Port Harcourt Club, Port
Harcourt; Ikoyi Club, Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Government Scholarship, 1976-78, Publication:Policy
guidelines on Energy for Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Lagos, 1989;
Sheda Science and Technology, Lagos, 1989 and 10 Articles
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, Photography
E-mail: shedascience@hyperia.com.
Name: COKER, Dr. Henry Olajide O

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.A, MPA, D.BA
Home Town: Ijeda
Education: Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, 1962-65; New York University, New
York, 1966-67; 1976-77; State University of New York, Albany, 1970-73.
Career: Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos, Akoka, to-date; Member, Nigerian Political
Science Association; Public Management Association; American Society for Public
Administration; American Academy of Social Science; phi Beta (History) Society, US
Hobbies: Soccer, Table Tennis
Address: Ikoli Close, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Name: COKER, Folashade Queenie (nee Sawyerr)

Profession: Librarian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MLS
Education: Anglican Girls School, Lagos, 1957-64; Our Lady's High School, Ile-Ife, Osun
State, 1965-69; Olivet High School, Oyo, 1971-72; Union College of Schenectady, New York.
USA, 1971-75; State University of New York, Albany, New York. USA, 1975-77
Career: Clerical Assistant, Lagos High Court, 1971; Library Assistant, Union College,
Schenectady, New York, USA, 1971-75; Library-Aide, New York State Library, 1977-78;
Branch Librarian, Arbor Hill Library, New York, USA, 1978-80; Senior Librarian, Acquisition
Section. River State University of Science and Technology, 1980-81; Senior Librarian, reference
Services, 1981; Senior Librarian, Serials Section. Rivers State University of Science and
Technology, 1981-83; Senior Librarian, Press Library Division, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, Lagos, 1983; Principal Librarian, Press Library Division, 1986-97; Deputy
Director, Library & Documentation Services, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1997-99
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association. New York Library Association, USA;
Vice President, Albany Library Staff Association, Albany, New York, USA, NIIA Assets
Disposal Committee. 1995-99; Ex-Officio, NLA Lagos Chapter, Dec 1995, NIIA Transport Re-
organisation Committee, 1993-94, Indexing Sub-Committee set up by the National Library,
Lagos, March 1999; Committee for Procurement and Distribution of Commodities, 1986-87.
Recognition & Achievements: Help - Higher Education for Lasting Peace: a Competitive
Scholarship won at Union College Schenctady, New York, U.S.A (1971-197)
Publication:Nigerian Coup and its Aftermat A Selected Bibliography of Events, 1983, Lagos,
NIIA Library, 1984 - N.I.I.A. Bibliography Series No.ll; International Monetary Fund and
Nigeria: A Selected Bibliography, 1960-85, Lagos NIIA Library, 1985, N.I.I.A Bibliography
Series No.15; Organising and Indexing Newspaper Materials: NIIA Experience, Nigerian
Library and Information Science Review Vol.7, 1989.
Hobbies: Reading and dancing
Name: COKER, Increase Herbert Ebenezer

Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, University of Oxford, England; editor,
West African Pilot, 1947-51
Career: Joined Federal Ministry of Information, 1951, later deputy director, Information
Services, 1967-68, seconded editorial adviser and acting general manager, Nigerian National
Press, 1968
Institutional Membership: Public Relations Association of Nigeria, Institute of Journalists,
London
Address: 9 Iru Close, South West Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: COKER, Nathanael Folarin (alias Baba Eto of Lagos)

Profession: Lawyer
Education: Church Missionary Society Grammar School, Lagos, 1934-41, University of Exeter,
England, 1948-50 (Diploma in Public Administration)
Career: Permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Trade and
Industry, Lagos State, 1968-70, permanent secretary, Ministry of Education and Community
Development, 1970-72, permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Tourism, Lagos State,
1972, later permanent secretary, Ministry of Sports and Social Development, Lagos State;
chairman, Lagos State Scholarship Board, 1970-72
Institutional Membership: Executive Council, Nigerian Boy Scout Movement, member,
Nigerian Institute of Management, member, Torch Bearers' Association, Cathedral Church of
Christ, Lagos
Hobbies: Writing, music, table tennis, swimming
Address: 6 Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: COKER, Oluwole

Education: Ago Ijaye Methodist School, Ebute-Metta, 1929-35, Igbobi College, Lagos, 1936-
41, Higher College, Yaba, 1942-43, Surrey School, Oyo, 1944-45, University College, London,
1948-52 (Diploma in Surveying).
Career: Surveyor, Western State, 1952-55, senior surveyor, 1955-57, principal surveyor, 1957-
61, assistant surveyor-general, 1961-63, deputy director, Federal Surveys, 1963-64, appointed
director, Federal Surveys, Lagos, April 1964.
Institutional Membership:
Address: 27 Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: COKER, Olumuyiwa Omoyele

Home Town: Lagos
State of Origin:
Education: Corona School, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1963-69; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1970-76; University
of Lagos, 1976-79; University of Lagos, 1980-81
Career: Audit Trainee, Akintola Williams & Co/Touche Ross & Co; Chartered Accountants,
1982; Senior Accountant, Ernest & Young Osindero Oni, Chartered Accountants, 1987-88;
Supervisor, 1988-89; Manager, 1990; Managing Partner, Olawale Coker & Co, Chartered
Accountants, 1990-2000; ceo. Lagos State Water Corporation, since March 2000
Institutional Membership: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; associate,
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Hobbies: Basketball, athletics
Address: 83, Alhaji Kanike Close, off Awolowo Road, S.W. Ikoyi Lagos
Telephone: 2694647
E-mail: olawele@coker.metrong.com; Iswc@beta.linkserve.net.
Name: COKER, Professor, Akitoye Olusegun

Profession: Medical consultant, microbiologist, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MD, Ph.D, FMCP, FWACP FRCP
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Ago Ijaiye Methodist School, Ebute Metta, Lagos, 1952-58; Igbobi College, Yaba
Lagos, 1959-65; Kharkov Medical School, USSR, 1967-74; Manchester Medical School, UKG
1978-79; National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, 1982; West African Postgraduate
Medical College, 1982; Postgraduate School, University of Lagos, 1980-86
Career: House Surgeon, Physician, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1974-75; Senior House
Officer, Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, 1975-77; Registrar, Department
of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, 1977-79; Senior Registrar, Department of Medical
Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1979; 1981; Lecturer I,
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of
Lagos, 1981; 1983; Part-time Lecturer, department of Microbiology, Ogun State University
teaching Hospital Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1983-91; Associate Professor, 1991-92;
prof/Consultant, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, since 1992, Head of Department, since
1995
Institutional Membership: Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; Medical College
Pathology; West African College of Physicians; Royal College of Pathology; Member, Nigerian
Medicine Association; Medical Council; Nigeria Society for Microbiology; American Society
for Microbiology; Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland; Hospital Infection Society,
London; West African Society of Gastroenterology; Academic Board, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos; Senate, University of Lagos; Board of Post Graduate Studies, University of
Lagos, 1985-90; 1993-94, since 1995; Chairman, Post Graduate Studies, 1992-94; Co-
coordinator, 1985-90; Examiner, Fellowship Examination, West Africa College of Physicians
and the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Pathology; Publicity
Secretary, Nigerian Association of Pathologists
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Co-Author, The incidence of Salmonella, Shigella
and other enteric bacterial pathogens in stool specimens of diarrhoeic patients, Nigerian Medical
Journal, 1995; Antibiotic susceptibility of clinical isolate of prevotella bivia in Lagos, Nigeria,
Journal of Chemotherapy, 8: 47-51, 1996; A review of nosocomial infections at the Lagos
Univeristy Teaching Hospital: Problems and strategies for improvement, Journal of Nigeria
Infection and Control Association 1: 14-20, 1998; And other publications in Scientific Journals
Hobbies: Writing, reading, cricket, football
Address: House D3A, Eni-Njoku Road, Staff Quarters, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State
Telephone: 820310, 252049.
Name: COLE, Chief Frederick Georcius Adekunle

Profession: Economist, consultant, administrator
Education: St. Cyprian's School, Port Harcourt; Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1956; London
School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, 1959-62; Kings College,
London.
Career: Training Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1966; Director, Chief Executive,
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, 1972-76; Director, Eko Corporation Plc, chairman, Calisle
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company; Managing Director, Coling Nigeria Limited; House
Governor/Chief Executive, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1976
Institutional Membership: Board of defunct Midwest Medical Cotton Factory; Board member,
Council of University of Benin, State Panel, Public Service Review Committee, Federal
Government Expert Committee on Reorganisation of Nigerian Teaching Hospitals, Healthcare
Financing; Consultant, Privatisation and Commercialisation of Nigerian Teaching Hospitals;
national president, Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria; chairman, Committee of
Chief Executives of Nigerian Teaching Hospitals. Honours
Recognition & Achievements: Merit Award, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan; Justice
of Peace.
Name: COLE, Dr. Patrick Dele

Profession: Historian, diplomat, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MA, Ph.D
Home Town: Abonnema
Education: St. Bartholomew's School, Enugu, 1946-53; Baptist High School, Port Harcourt,
1954-58; Ibadan Grammar School, 1959-60; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand,
1962-65; University of Cambridge, England, 1966-70.
Career: Cambridge University, England, 1970-73; visit ing Professor, University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, 1970-73; Administrative Officer, Cabinet Office, Lagos,
1973-76; Secretary, Irikefe Panel on State Creation, 1975-76; Managing Director, Daily Times
of Nigeria, 1976-80; Chairman, Pabod Nigeria Ltd., 1980-87; Director, Guardian Newspapers,
since 1983; New Nation Press Ltd., since 1986; Chairman, Pabod Finance Investment, since
1986; Nigerian Ambassador to Brazil 1987-91; Special Adviser to the President, Olusegun
Obasanjo, on International Relations 1999-2001; Director-General, Trinity Foundation;
Executive Director, Guardian Express Ltd; Special Adviser, Guardian Press Ltd, since April
2002, Alabo (Chief), Jack's Compound, Abonnema, Rivers State
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Modern and Traditional Elites in the Politics of
Lagos, Cambridge University Press; co-author, Lagos; A Modern Metropolis, The Military and
Press Freedom Daily Times of Nigeria). The Press and the Black World (Daily Times of Nigeria)
Hobbies: Tennis, music, walking
Name: COLE, Yewande Oluwatoyin
Profession: Flight engineer
Education: St. Saviour's Primary School, Railway Compound, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1969-74,
1975-76; Staff School, University of Ibadan, 1974-75; Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, 1976-81;
Federal School of Arts and Science, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1981-82; Brand Technical College,
Bristol, United Kingdom, 1982-85; PANAM Training School, Miami, Florida, USA, 1996
Career: Aircraft Radio Maintenance Engineer, Bristol Helicopters Nigeria Ltd. Lagos, 1985-96;
Flight Engineer, Aviation Development Company Plc, 1996; first and only Female Fight
Engineer in Nigeria; mm. /financial secretary, national Association of Airline Pilots and
Engineers; later branch secretary, National Association of Airline Pilots and Engineers, Bristol
Helicopters, 1994-96; sec Committees set up by the elected Chairman, Ikeja Local Government,
Lagos State, February - March, 1999.
Hobbies: Travelling, driving, reading best-sellers
Name: COLE-ONITIRI, Professor, Tunde

Profession: Medical practitioner, minister of the gospel
Education: Qualified Medical Doctor
Career: Chairman, National Prayer Movement; President, His Heavenly Light Ministry, Lekki-
Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: The Ministry of Reconciliation; Spiritual
Principles of Conflict Resolution, 2002; also contributed to learned academic journals
Hobbies: Reading, writing, evangelism
Name: COLLINS, Abayomi Sowande

Home Town: Ifo
Education: University of Lagos
Career: Engineer/Managing Partner, A.S. Collins and Associate; Sabbyn Nigeria Ltd. Yaba;
Lagos
Institutional Membership: Ifo Local Government Social Democratic Party, 1992; State
Delegate, Social Democratic Party, Ifo lga. 1993; Deputy Leader, Ifo lga. 1996-97; UNCP, Ogun
State House of Assembly, 1997-98; Ifo Local Government Alliance for Democracy, 1998;
Member, House of Representatives for Ifo/Ewekopo Federal constituency on Alliance for
Democracy platform, since 1999
Recognition & Achievements: Deans List, University of Lagos, 1973
Hobbies: computers games, community issues
Name: COOKEY, Dr Samuel Alaibi Joseph

Education: St Michael's School, Ababa, St Paul's School, Opobo, 1929, Church Missionary
Society Grammar School, Freetown, 1930-35, Achimota College, Ghana, 1940-44, Wycliffe
Hall, Oxford, England, 1945-46, University of London Institute of Education, England, 1952-53
(Post graduate Certificate in Education, 1953)
Career: Eisenhower fellow, USA, 1963, charter fellow, College of Preceptors, London, 1975;
teacher, St Paul's Teacher Training College, Ghana, 1943-44, principal, Okrika Grammar School,
1946-52, principal, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1954-59, assistant federal
adviser on Education, 1959-62, adviser, Post-Secondary Education, 1962-67, chief federal
adviser on Education, 1967-71
Institutional Membership: Director, Education Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London,
December 1971, later appointed chairman, Political Bureau, 1985, also nominated member,
Constituent Assembly, 1988; member, Executive Board, UNESCO 1962-70, chairman,
UNESCO General Conference Programme Commission, 1964, chairman, UNESCO Programme
and External Relations Commission, 1969, 1970, chairman, International Conference on
Education, Geneva, 1971, member, International Round Table for the Advancement of
Counselling since 1972
Recognition & Achievements: Honorary treasurer since 1973; awarded honorary doctorate,
Silliman University, Philippines
Hobbies: Photography, music, gardening
Name: COOKEY, Professor, Sylvanus John Sodienye

Profession: University teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, PhD
Home Town: Opobo
Education: St Michael's School, Aba, 1940-47; Okrika Grammar School, Port Harcourt, 1948-
52, University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1956-61, London School of
Economics, University of London, 1961-64.
Career: Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1964-65; Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1965-66;
Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-70; Lecturer, University of London, 1970-71;
Associate Professor, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1971-72; State University
of New York, USA, 1972-74; Chairman, Department of African Studies, State University of
New York, USA, 1972-74; Professor, History and Chairman, Department of African Studies,
Rutgers University, 1974-80; Professor, History, University of Port Harcourt, 1980-82; Dean,
School of Humanities, Uniport. 1981-82; Chairman, Board of Uniport Investments Limited; v-
Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, 1982-89
Institutional Membership: First Vice President, Nigerian-American Friendship Society. 1980-
81; Chairman, Board of Trustees and Management, Kenneth Onwuka Dike Centre Awka,
Anambra State, 1988.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Britain and the Congo 1885-1913 1968, co-author,
King Jaja of The Niger Delta 1821-1891 1974-77.
Hobbies: Tennis, fishing, writing.
Name: COOKEY, Samuel Joseph

Profession: Historian, educationist, administrator
Education: The Sierra Leone Grammar School, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1930-34; Achimota
Co lleg e, Achimota, Ghana, 1940-44; Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, 1944-46, University of London,
England, 1952-53.
Career: Teacher, St Paul's College, Awka, 1934-40; Teacher, Achimota College, Ghana, 1942-
44; Principal, Okrika Grammar School, Okrika, 1946-52; Principal, Dennis Memorial Grammar
School, Onitsha, 1954-59; Assistant Federal Adviser on Education, 1959-61; Adviser, Post
Secondary and Higher Education, 1962-67; Chief Federal Adviser on Education, 1967-72;
Director, Education Division, Commonwealth Secretariat, London, 1972-77; Pro-Chancellor and
Chairman of Council, University of Ibadan, 1984-85; Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council,
University of Benin since 1985; Chairman, Political Bureau, 1986-87, The Constituent
Assembly, 1988, Executive Board, United Nations Education and Scientific Commission, 1962-
70; chairman, UNESCO General Conference Programme Commission, 1969-70; chairman,
UNESCO Programme and External Relations Commission, 1969, 1970; chairman, International
Conference on Education, Geneva, 1971
Institutional Membership: International Round Table for the Advancement of Counselling,
1972; member, Rotary International, 1964-84. National Honours: Officer of the Order of the
Niger, 1979.
Recognition & Achievements: OON, Eisenhower fellow, USA, 1963; UNESCO Medal for
Services to Education, 1970; Charter Fellow, College of Preceptors, London, 1975. Honorary
Doctor of Humanities, Silliman University, Philippines, 1965; Honorary Doctor of Laws, Rivers
State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1986.
Hobbies: Photography, music, astrology
Address: 12 Degema Close, Rumuibekwe Housing Estate, PO Box 3396, Port Harcourt, Rivers
State.
Name: COOKEY-GAM, Dr. James Waribo

Home Town: Opobo, Opobo/ Nkoro LGA
Education: St. Michael's School, Aba, 1927; Government School, Opobo Town, 1928-31; Govt.
College, Umuahia, 1932-34; Kings College Lagos. 1935-36; Higher College, Yaba, 1937-38;
Medical School, Yaba. 1938-43
Career: Lecturer, Yaba Medical School, 1943; Assistant, Medical Officer, 1943-48; Medical
Officer, 1948-2; Physiotherapist. 1956; Supt. Physiotherapist, 1962; Medical Officer, Physical
Medicine, 1966
Institutional Membership: Licentiate of the School of Medicine, Nigeria; Nigeria Society for
the Blind; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK
Recognition & Achievements: MFR, 1978, Diploma of knight, French Typhlophile, for
Exceptional Services Rendered to the Cause of the blind, 1973
Name: COOMASSIE, Abidina

Profession: Journalist, publisher, business consultant
Education: Katsina Elementary School, 1950-51, Katsina Middle School, 1952-54; Katsina
Training College; 1956-58; Bauchi Higher Teachers College 1961; Aberdeen College of
Commerce 1975-77.
Career: Senior Journalist, New Nigerian Newspa-pers, 1968-73; Chief Correspondent (North),
DailyTimes, 1973-74; National News Editor, Daily Times, 1977; Advisor, Public Affairs, Mobil
Producing Nigeria, 1978-80; Manager, Government Relations, Mobil Producing. Nigeria, 1980-
81; Chairman/ Publisher, Today Communications Limited, Kaduna.
Hobbies: Sports, table tennis, football.
Name: COOMASSIE, Alhaji Ahmadu

Education: Katsina Primary School, Katsina Secondary School
Career: Teacher, 1933-47, education officer, 1949-54, chief education officer, 1954-59, deputy
permanent secretary, 1959-60, permanent secretary, 1960-65, chairman, National Investment
Development Bank, Lagos, 1966-72, chairman, Standard Bank Nigeria, 1974, also director,
several companies.
Institutional Membership: University Council, Ibadan, 1955-77, University Council, Ahmadu
Bello University since 1962
Recognition & Achievements: Commander, Order of the Niger, 1963; foreign honour: Officer,
Order of the British Empire, 1961; awarded honorary LLD, Ahmadu Bello University, 1968,
honorary DLitt, University of Ibadan, 1977
Address: PO Box 81, Usman Nagogo Road, Katsina, Kaduna State
Name: COOMASSIE, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmadu (rtd.)

Profession: Police officer
Home Town: Katsina
Education: Central Elementary School, Katsina, 1950-52; Middle School, Katsina, 1953-54;
Provincial Secondary School, Zaria, 1956-61; Barewa College, Zaria, 1962-63, Detective
Training Course, Wakefield, United Kingdom, 1967; Overseas Officers' Course in Police
Administration, USA, 1973; Specialised Course in Security Investigation, Washington DC,
USA, 1973; Military Intelligence Course, Military Institute, USA, 1973; Instructor's Course,
Police Training School, England, 1975; Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos, 1980;
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1981
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos, 1991
Recognition & Achievements: Long Service Medal, 1976; National Service Medal, 1977;
Republic Medal, 1977; Silver Jubilee Anniversary Medal, 1985; Nigeria Police Medal, 1990,
GCON. Publication:Law, Religion and Security as Factors for Stability in Nigeria's Third
Republic, 1988; Threat to Internal Security, Joint Police/Military Training Week, Kano, 1988;
Threat to Internal Security, The Procedure of Handover to the Military by the Police, 1989; Law
Enforcement for Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria in the Third Republic, 1991.
Hobbies: Reading, playing squash racket, watching video
Name: CRAIG, Dr. Alexander Babasanya

Profession: Obsetrician and gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.D
Education: Baptist Day School, Owu, Abeokuta, 1949-53; Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta,
1954-58; Sir John Cass College, London, 1960-65; Tutorial College, London University, 1960-
65; Free University, Amsterdam, Holland, 1966-72.
Career: House Officer, Elizabeth Gasthuis Hospital, Haarlem, Holland, 1972-74; Registrar in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife,
1974-76; Chairman, County Hospital, since 1976
Institutional Membership: Faculty of Homoeopathy, London, 1974.
Recognition & Achievements: Otun Baasegun of Ikeja, November 1985. Publication: Current
Methods in Family Planning (Literamed Publications, 1984), Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(Literamed Publications, 1985).
Hobbies: Chess, music (jazz), current affairs
Name: CRAIG, Justice Ebenezer Babasanya

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Ebute-Metta
Education: Elizabeth Fowler Memorial School, Yaba, 1932-33, Emmanuel School, Ado-Ekiti,
1934-37, Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, 1938, Igbobi College, Lagos, 1939-44, Inns of Court School
of Law, London, 1949-52, Council of Legal Education, London, 1952
Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1952; clerk, Administrator-General's Office,
Lagos, 1945-50, in private legal practice, 1952-67 ,Judge, High Court, Western State, 1967-76,
appointed chief judge, Ogun State, July 1976
Institutional Membership: Bar Council of Nigeria, 1965-68, executive member, All-Nigeria
Bar Asso ciation, 1964-68
Hobbies: Gardening, swimming, lawn tennis
Address: Quarters 130, Ademola Road, GRA, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Name: CROWTHER, Samuel Ajayi

Career: He was the celebrated first African Anglican Bishop of West Africa. His family were
sold into slavery but intercepted on the way to the Americas by a British anti-slavery force and
resettled in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Ajayi was placed under the care of Christian Missionary
Society (CMS) Schoolmaster; was baptised December 11, 1825. In 1826, he went to England to
study, becoming the first Nigerian to train with English children; he was appointed schoolmaster
in Freetown on his return from England. In 1827, he enrolled at the newly founded Fourah Bay
Institution of the CMS; he graduated and was appointed tutor in the same school, later to become
the first African evangelist. He returned to England in 1843 to be received into deacon's orders,
and he was ordained a priest the following year. He returned to Nigeria in 1845, served in the
parish of his home, Abeokuta. He undertook the most outstanding ground breaking missionary
project of translating the New Testament of the Bible into Yoruba language. On June 29, 1864 he
was consecrated the Bishop of Western Equatorial Africa by the Archbishop of Canterbury. His
project of translating the Bible into Yoruba earned him an honourary degree from the University
of Oxford. He thereafter devoted his life to evangelism and other missionary work. His daughter
was the mother of Herbert Macaulay, the great nationalist.
Name: CUKTU, Peter Bakyit

Profession: Artist, educationist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA
Home Town: Pushit
Education: Pushit Primary School, 1956-60, Gindiri Teachers' College, 1961-65, Advanced
Teacher Training College, Kano, 1967-70 (Nigerian Certificate in Education), Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1970-74, 1977-78.
Career: Teacher, 1966-67, art teacher, also head, Department of Fine Arts, Gindiri Teachers'
College, 1970 Cultural affairs officer, Plateau State, 1974-79, acting chief cultural affairs officer,
Plateau State, 1979-80, appointed executive director for Arts and Culture, Plateau State, March,
1980.
Institutional Membership:
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Strategies for the Improvement of Art Education in
Plateau State (1978)
Hobbies: Creative writing, drawing, painting
Name: DABIRI-EREWA, Hon. (Mrs) Abike
Profession: broadcaster, administrator
Home Town: Ikorodu
Education: University of Ife, University of Lagos, Harvard University, USA
Career: 15 year-stint with Nigeria Television Authority; Elected member Federal House of
Representatives since 2003; former chairman Media and Public Affairs Committee;
Institutional Membership: Alliance for Democracy
Name: DABO, Abba Mohammed

Profession: journalist, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: March, 21, 1952; Dambatta
State of Origin: Kano State
Education: Wudi Teacher's College, Kano, 1966-71; School of Basic Studies, Zaria, 1971-73;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-77;
Career: Teacher, Institute of Higher Education, Kano; Administrative Officer, Cabinet Office,
Kano; Economic Correspondent, New Nigerian; Associate Editor, New Nigeria, Lagos Office;
Editor, Gaskiya Ta Fi Kwabo; Editor, Sunday New Nigerian, 1981-83; Chief Press Secretary to
the President, 1983
Address: Danbatta, Kano State.
Name: DADA, Ambassador Zubairu;

Profession: diplomat
Academic & Profession: Qualification: B.A, M.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 28, 1952; Minna
Home Town: Minna; Chanchaga
Education: Gwari N.A. Primary School, Minna, 1958-64; Fatima Secondary School, Minna,
1965-69; School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, 1970; Ahmadu Bello University,
1971-74; University of Jos, 1990-91
Career: Information Officer II, North Western State, Sokoto, 1974-75; Hansard Editor/Niger
State Legislature, 1979-83; permanent secretary 1986-88; Director - General 1988-91; Director
MAMSER, 1992-93; National Orientation Agency, 1993-1999; Ambassador, Embassy of
Nigeria, Warsaw Poland, since 1999; member Government Board, Niger State Council for Arts
and Culture; Governing Council, Broadcasting Corporation, Niger State; Steering Committee,
Niger State Printing and Publishing Company
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Nigerian Institute of Public
Relations; Nigerian Society of International Law; chairman Niger State Task Force,
Environmental Sanitation; Niger State Disaster Relief Committee; State Merit Award
Committee, 1995; People Democratic Party
Hobbies: lawn & table tennis, reading, watching football
Address: S.E. 105, Abubakar Dada Road, S/Gari-Minna, Niger State
Telephone: 066-224-176.
Name: DADA, Chief Isaac Olusola;

Profession: investment banker, stockbroker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, UBA, MCIS
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 6, 1941; Osogbo
Home Town: Aiyede-Ekiti
Education: St. John's Anglican School, Osogbo, 1948-56; St. Lukes College, Ibadan, 1961-62;
Methodist College, Sagamu, 1965-66; University of Ibadan, 1967-70; University of Lagos, 1975-
76; Harvard University, Cambridge, University of Sussex, Brighton, U.K;
Career: Administrative Officer, 1971-83; Special assistant to the Secretary to the Federal
Government, 1984-88; Director Finance and Supplies, The Presidency, 1991-93; Executive
Director NAL Merchant Bank Plc, 1993-95; vice-chancellorhairman/ceo., Anchoria Investment
and Securities Ltd;
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; Institute of Management,
Nigeria and U.K; Fellow Institute of Directors Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1984;
Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, 1994; Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce,
2000; Lions Club-vice-president. Ikoyi Club; Island Club, 1973; Metropolitan Club, 1991
Recognition & Achievements: Otunba Bamoye of Oshogbo, 1992; Baba Ewe of St. Peter's
Anglican Church, Aiyede-Ekiti.
Hobbies: golf, jogging swimming and music
Address: 8 Arominre Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Fax: 01-2672552.
Name: DADA, Dr Babalola Ayoola Adawala,

Academic & Professional Qualification: MD, MPH
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 10, 1932, Lagos
Education: Holy Trinity Parish School, Lagos, 1938-42, Church Missionary Society Grammar
School, Lagos, 1943-50, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1954-57, University of Heidelberg,
Heidelberg, West Germany, 1957-62, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Career: Highland View Hospital, Cleveland, 1964-65, School of Public Health, Harvard
University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1965-66; rotating internship, Huron Road Hospital,
Cleveland, 1963-64, resident physician, Huron Road Hospital, medical officer, Federal Ministry
of Health, Lagos, 1966-68, adviser, Army Health and Rehabilitation, 1968-69, acting consultant
and medical statistician-in-charge, Medical Statistics Division, Ministry of Health, Lagos State,
1969-70, consultant and medical statistician-in-charge, Medical Statistics Division, Ministry of
Health, Lagos State, 1970-73, appointed senior consultant and medical statistician-in-charge,
Medical Statistics Division, Ministry of Health, Lagos State, May 1973
Institutional Membership: life member, Nigerian Red Cross, Family Planning Council of
Nigeria, Nigeria Medical Association, Harvard Public Health Alumni Association
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Die Teratologischen Perioden der Haeufigsten
Menschlischen Missbildungen (West Germany, June 1963)
Address: Medical Statistics Division, Ministry of Health, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Name: DADA, Dr Olukayode A.

Profession: Nigerian biochemist
Education: higher studies in Biochemistry
Career: lecturer, later senior lecturer, University of Ibadan, appointed reader in Biochemistry
and consultant clinical biochemist, University of Ibadan; temporary adviser, WHO Programme
on Laboratory Procedures in Reproductive Physiology
Address: Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: DADA, Dr Titus Olufemi,

Profession: Nigerian neurologist
Academic & Professional Qualificatoiin: MB, ChB, MD
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 16, 1928, Lagos
Education: St John's School, Aroloya, 1934-39, Church Missionary Society Grammar School,
Lagos, 1940-46, Norwich City College, England, 1947, University of Bristol, England, 1948-50,
1953-58, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, England (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene, 1961)
Career: retired associate professor of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1975
Institutional Membership: Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, London; Commonwealth
fellow, Institute of Neurology, London, 1962-64, WHO fellow, School of Hygiene and Public
Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, September-November 1970;
Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1958, Royal College of Physicians, Glas gow, 1963, Royal
College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1964, fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1970,
fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1970; Rotary Club, Lagos
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Methods in Neurological Examination (Evans,
Lagos, 1975)
Hobbies: dancing, music
Address: Tomori House, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 847068.
Name: DADA, Oba Timothy Talabi

Profession: Nigerian traditional ruler
Career: installed the Olota, 1954; justice of the Peace, Egba Magisterial Area
Institutional Membership: Fellow, The Royal Geographical Society since 1935
Recognition & Achievements: Queen's Medal for Chiefs, 1959, Officer, Order of British
Empire, 1960
Address: Oba's Palace, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Telephone: Otta 15.
Name: DADA, Samuel Adebanji

Profession: Nigerian artist
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 16, 1933, Okemesi
State of Origin: Ondo State
Education: St Michael's School, Okemesi, 1939-46, Offa Grammar School, 1947-53, University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-65
Career: Clerical officer, Ministry of Health, Ibadan, 1953-59, clerical officer, Aro Hospital,
Abeokuta, 1959-61, teacher, Art, Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Lagos, 1962-72, appointed education
officer, Department of Art, Federal Ministry of Education, Lagos, April 1972
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Artists, Society of Education through Art
Hobbies: Music, photography, poultry keeping
Address: 19a Ibidun Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: DADZIE, Matt Louis

Profession: Television producer, director; theater arts consultant
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 25, 1950; Ijebu Ode
Education: Holy Family Primary School, Sokoto, 1956-62; St. Malachys College, Minna, 1964-
68; University of Ibadan, 1973-75; Television Training Institute, 1981
Career: School Teacher, Our Lady Fatima Primary School, Gusau, Zanfara State, 1969-73;
Television producer and Director NTA Sokoto, Sokoto State, 1975-83; Programme Manager,
NTA (National Productions) Jos Base location, Jos Plateau State; Managing Director Epitome
Productions 480 Hospital Place Dogon Karfe, P.O. Box 1418, Jos, Plateau State; Guest Lecturer
NAT/TV College and Nigeria Firm Institute, Jos, Theatre Consultant to UNICF Zone D, NTA
Drama Script Writing Workshop
Institutional Membership: African Council for Communication Education ACCE, Jos
Chapter; Nigeria Institute of Public Relation Plateau State Chapter; Association of Tourism
Parishioners' of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter; Independent Television Producers of Nigeria;
Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners Plateau State chapter; Lion Club, Plateau
Chapter; Plateau Games Club, Jos
Recognition & Achievements: Merit award from URTNA, 1983; Best Actor, 25 years of TV in
Nigeria, 1984; NTA Best Director 1985, 99; Merit award on the contribution of Theatre and
Drama, Nigerian Jaycee University of Jos, Lorn, 1990; award for contribution to Nigerian Soap
Operas, Association of Theatre Arts Students Association Department of Theatre Arts,
University of Jos, 1991; Creativity per Excellence Award, University of Jos Literary Society,
1992; Merit award for contribution to Drama in Nigeria, 1992; Cockcrow at Dawn (TV serial)
Behind the Clouds (TV serial) Riddlesa Hopes (TV Serial)
Hobbies: Reading, writing, music and traveling
Name: DAFIEWHARE, Rt Rev John Onyaene

Date (& Place) of Birth: born April 23, 1923
Home Town: Evwreni
State of Origin: Bendel State
Education: Catholic School, Evwreni, 1937, St Andrew's Training College, Awka, 1949, Trinity
College, Umuahia, 1955, St Augustine's College, Canterbury, 1963, St John's College, Durham,
1964
Career: vicar, St Paul's Anglican Church, Ozoro, 1953, vicar, St Andrew's Anglican Church,
Umuoru, 1961, vicar, St Luke's Anglican Church, Sapele, 1962, vicar, St James's Anglican
Church, Benin City, 1965, consecrated bishop, Anglican Diocese of Warri, 1980
Hobbies: Carpentry
Address: 3 First Marine Gates, Igbudu, Warri, Bendel State.
Name: DAFINONE, Chief Ede Omueya

Profession: Chartered accountant, consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.A., FICA, FICAN
Home Town: Sapele; Sapele LGA
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1973-78; Rugby School, Warwickshire, England, 1978-80;
Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1980-83; University of Exeter, England, 1983-84;
Lagos Business School, 1994
Career: Touche Ross & Co., Chartered Accountants, England, 1984-88; D.O. Dafinone & Co.
(now Horwath Dafinone), Lagos, since 1989; Partner, 1997, Deputy Managing Partner, since
2004; Treasurer, Nigerian Conservation Foundation, 1989; Nigerian Economic Summit Group,
1999; Steering Committee, Determination and Resolution of Cross Debts between Public
Enterprises, 2001; Reporting Accountant, Initial Public Offer for NITEL Plc; Participant,
Reorganisation of Limited Liability Enterprises for Higher Level of Efficiency and Profitability;
Consultant, Establishment of Companies in Insurance Brokerage and Mortgage Banking
Industries; Consultant, Formulation, Implementation and Review of Budgets for Several Private
and Public Companies
Institutional Membership: National Broadcasting Commission, 1992-94; Associate, Chartered
Taxation Institute of Nigeria, 1991; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 2000; Institute
of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, 2000
Recognition & Achievements: Bendel State Scholar; King's College Scholar; Member of the
Family with the Highest Number of Chartered Accountants, Guinness World Records, 2000; Ede
of Okpe Kingdom by HRH Orhue I, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, 2006.
Hobbies: Golf, table tennis
Name: DAFINONE, David Omueya

Profession: Nigerian accountant, politician
Academic & Profesional Qualification: BSc, MPA
Home Town: Sapele
Education: Benin Government School, 1934-38, Edo College, Benin, 1939-42, Abeokuta
Grammar School, 1943-45, University of Exeter, England, 1951-53, University of Hull, England,
1953-56
Career: Articled clerk, JA Miles, FSQ, 1957-60, in private business, D O Dafinone & Co
(Chartered Accountants), 1966-79, elected senator, Bendel State, 1979-83, re-elected senator,
Bendel State, October-December 1983
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants; National Party of
Nigeria, 1979-83; Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1979
Hobbies: Football, swimming, tennis
Address: 15 Forcados Road, Apapa, Lagos.
Telephone: 845569.
Name: DAFINONE, Duvie Omueya

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, FCA, FCTI
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 3, 1963; London, England
Education: Corona School, Apapa, Lagos, 1968-74; King's College, Lagos, 1974-78; Rugby
School, Rugby, England, 1978-81; Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1981-84; Lagos
Business School, Lagos, 1994.
Career: Partner, D.O. Dafinone and Company, (now Horwath Dafinone) since 1997; Treasurer,
Nigerian International Biographical Centre, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Education and Training Committee, Nigeria Employers'
Consultative Association, 1996-99; American Management Association, 1996; IT Faculty
Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 2003; fellow Institute of
Chartered Accountants, England and Wales, 1999; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria,
1997; Chartered Taxation Institute of Nigeria, 1999; Institute of Personnel Management of
Nigeria; 1995; Affiliate, British Computer Society, 1996; Affiliate, Computer Association of
Nigeria, 1997; Apapa Club.
Recognition & Achievements: King's College Scholar, 1975; Recognised by the Guinness
World Records as a member of the family with the most chartered accountants.
Hobbies: Swimming, travelling, reading.
Name: DAFINONE, Dr. Daphne Oterie

Profession: Chartered accountant, consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.Sc, Ph.D
Education: Queens College, Lagos, 1976-77; Clarendon School, Bedford, England, 1977-81;
Benenden School, Kent, England, 1981-83; Victoria University of Manchester, Manchester,
England, 1984-87; Lagos Business School, 1994; City University, London, England, 1995-2001.
Career: KPMG Peat Marwick McClintock, Chartered Accountants, England, 1987-90; Horwath
Dafinone, since 1990; Partner, Horwath Dafinone, Lagos, since 1997;
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1997; Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 2002
Recognition & Achievements: Recognised by the Guinness World Records as a member of the
family with the most chartered accountants
Name: DAFINONE, Igho Omueya

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.A., FCA, FCTI.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 1, 1959; London
Education: Corona School, 1966-1970; King's College, Lagos, 1971-77; Victoria University of
Manchester, Manchester, England, 1977-80; University of Exeter, England, 1980-81; Lagos
Business School, 1994.
Career: Arthur Andersen & Co, Chartered Accountants, England, 1981-85; Touche Ross & Co.
Chartered Accountants, England, 1985-86; D.O. Dafinone & Co. (now Horwath Dafinone),
Lagos, since January 1987; Partner, D.O. Dafinone, (now Horwath Dafinone), since March 12,
1997;
Institutional Membership: Research Committee of the Chartered Institute of Taxation,
Nigeria, 1991-96; The Social Committee of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria, 1996;
Board, Apapa GRA Residents Association, 2002; Strategy Committee of the Chartered Institute
of Taxation of Nigeria, 2003; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales;
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria,
1995;
Recognition & Achievements: Recognised by the Guinness World Records as a member of the
family with the most chartered accountants.
Hobbies: Golf, chess, football, snooker.
Name: DAFINONE, Senator (Chief) David Omueya

Profession: Economist, administrator, chartered accountant, management consultant, elder
statesman
Academic & Professional Qualification: OFR, B.Sc, DPA, FCA
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 12, 1927; Sapele
State of Origin: Delta.
Education: Benin Government College, 1934-38; Edo College, Benin City, 1939-42; Abeokuta
Grammar School, 1943-45; University of Exeter, England, 1951-53; University of Hull, England,
1953-56; University of London, England, 1956-58.
Career: Civil Service, Kaduna, 1946-51; Articled Clerk, J.A. Miles, FSQ, 1957-60; chairman
D.O. Dafinone and Co. (now Horwath Dafinone), Chartered Accountants, Lagos, 1966-97;
Consultant, Horwath Dafinone, since 1997; chairman Board of Trustees, Nigerian International
Biographical Centre, since 1997; president Union of Niger Delta; special commissioner to
investigate the assets of public officers in Midwest State (now Delta and Edo States), 1967-68;
Arbitrator of Federal Government under the Ports Amendment Act, 1969; Apapa Road Project
Tribunal, 1970; investigate the affairs of Guffanti Ltd; investigate the affairs of the Nigerian
Pools Company Ltd., 1971; Director Central Bank of Nigeria, 1971-76; of 12 private and public
companies, 1971-79; Consultant to ascertain the compensation payable to Gulf Oil Company
(Nigeria) Limited, Mobil Producing Company and Shell (Nigeria) Limited, on government
acquisition of majority interest in these companies, 1975-76; elected Senator, National Assembly
(representing Bendel South Constituency, 1979-83; chairman Senate Committees on Commerce
and Industries, National Planning and Steel Development, 1979-83; Sapele Okpe Community
Land Trust Association, 1974-78; and since 1996; Orodje of Okpe Palace Building Project at an
estimated cost of N100 Million which has been completed; Okpe Leaders of Thought, Okpe
Think - Tank, Okpe National Trust Fund, Okpe Union worldwide; appointed by the Federal
Ministry of Mines, Power and Steel to carry out detailed organisational, financial, technical and
management review of all the Steel Mills to provide information to use as the basis of their
partial privatisation or commercialisation, 1987; Arbitrator, Nigerian Security Printing and
Minting Company Limited and Thomas de La Rue Limited of the United Kingdom to ascertain
the amounts payable to Thomas de La Rue on disputed transactions with the NSPM Limited;
Consultant to the Federal Government to source funds for the completion of the Third Mainland
Bridge Project, 1990-91; member Committee to Review the Administration of Indirect Taxation
in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1991; Consultant to examine the Operations of the Nigerian
Bank for Commerce and Industry; Vision 2010 Committee, 1996-97; Invited and joined the
Conference Board of the United States of America Comprising of 3,000 Companies with 67-
Branch Network throughout the world as an International and Executive member June 6, 2000;
Appointed Secretary-General of the United Cultural Convention of American Biographical
Institute, incorporating United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisations,
United Nations Information Centre, Washington; European Association for International
Education (Netherlands); Canadian Institute of International Affairs; World Academy of Art and
Science; Royal Institute Affairs; Oxford Cambridge Havard Yale Centres for Cultural Studies
with effect from July 13, 2001; Nigerian British Consultative Process, charged with Energy
Sector, 2002; chairman Beth Torrey Memorial Trust;
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. 1970,
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1970; member Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, 1979; The Patriots; Urban Land Institute of America, since 1992; Fellow, National
Geographical Society, 1995; International Biographical Society of Great Britain and the United
States of America, 1990; partner member Horwath International, an association of separate and
independent accounting firms ranking Ninth in the World League of Professional Accountants in
March, 1996; defunct National Party of Nigeria; Peoples Democratic Party, 1998; National
Democratic Party, 2002; presidential aspirant, 2003 elections;
Recognition & Achievements: Special certification of Recognition, by Guinness World
Records as the first family with six Chartered Accountants who are members of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, on August 1, 2000; Made Man of the Year 2001,
American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, NC, USA. Certificate of Excellence for Professional
Practice by Delta State Government, September 1997; Contributing Positively to the Safety of
lives and Properties of the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Police Community
Relations Committee, Headquarters, Abuja, Feb 8, 2001; Certificate of Excellence, Abeokuta
Grammar School Old Boys Association, 2002; certificate of Merit for outstanding contributions
to the Accountancy Profession: by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, May 24,
2001; Officer, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2003; Publication:State of The Nation: The Future of
Nigeria, Novadex Ltd., 2001, Owhere I, Okpe Kingdom.
Hobbies: Swimming, reading.
Name: DAFUAIM, Donatus Dakutni
Profession: Nigerian educationist, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed.
Home Town: Kwoor-Kwalla
State of Origin: Plateau State, Nigeria.
Education: Kwoor-Kwalla Primary School, Kuru Middle School, Kuru Secondary School,
1956-57, Higher Teacher Training College, Gombe, 1958-61, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1963-64, University of Bristol, England, 1973-74, University of Cardiff, Wales, 1976-78.
Career: Headmaster, various schools, Shendam Local Government, 1962-64, education officer,
Shendam Local Government, 1964-71, principal education officer, Plateau State Government,
1978, elected member, House of Representatives for Shendam West, 1979-83; Nigerian People's
Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Kwoor-Kwalla, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DAGGASH, Alhaji Musa

Profession: Administrator.
Home Town: Maiduguri.
State of Origin: Borno State
Education: Higher College, Katsina, 1934-38, University of Oxford, England, 1950-51,
University of Manchester, England, 1960-61.
Career: Joined Department of Forestry, 1938-59, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of
Mines and Power, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Transport, permanent secretary,
Federal Ministry of Defence, retired, 1969, later chairman, Defence Industries Corporation,
general manager, Chad Basin Development Authority, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78,
commissioner, Local Government Service Board, Borno State, 1978
Recognition & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Federal Republic.
Address: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Name: DAGGASH, Air Vice-Marshal Al-amir

Profession: Air force officer, Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCON, dsm, gsm, rsm, ndm, dss, mss, psc fss.
Home Town: Mungono Local Government Area.
State of Origin: Borno State.
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School; Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course, USA, 1972-73;
Officers Command Course, Royal Air Force Tomhill, UK, 1976; Engineering Officers Course,
L-29 Aircraft, Czechoslovakia, 1979; Alpha Jet Conversion Course, Germany, 1979; Command
and Staff College, Jaji, 1979; Air War College, Air University, USA, 1985-86.
Career: Director Works, Air Force Headquarters, Engineering, Air Force Headquarters; Senior
Air Force Staff Officer, Kaduna; Air Officer Commanding Headquarters Training Command,
Kaduna; Air Officer Logistics, Air Force Headquarters, Lagos; Formerly Chief of Defence Staff.
Institutional Membership: Provisional Ruling Council; Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs; associate member Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Recognition & Achievements: Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1998; Managing
Director, Defence Service Medal; General Service Medal; Republic Service Medal; National
Defence Medal; NAF Silver Jubilee Medal; Distinguished Service Star; Meritorious Service
Star; Pass Staff College; Forces Service Star.
Hobbies: Constructing model aircraft, interior decoration, squash, lawn tennis.
Name: DAGGASH, Hon. Mohammed Sanusi
Profession: Architect, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc. MPA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 22, 1960.
State of Origin: Borno.
Education: Ahmadu Bello University; University of Maiduguri;
Career: Architect/Development Consultant; member Finance Committee (UNCP) 1997/98;
Institutional Membership: National Establishment Committee, Peoples Democratic Party,
1998; member House of Representatives for Marte/ Mongono/Nganzai Federal Constituency on
the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999-2007; elected Senator of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party,2008, appointed min: of National Planning.
Hobbies: Travelling, meeting people, reading.
Name: DAGOGO-JACK, Chief Sumner Karibi

Date (& Place) of Birth: May 20, 1930.
Home Town: Abonnema, Akukutoru LGA
State of Origin: Rivers.
Education: Bishop Crowther Memorial School, Abonnema; Kalahari National College,
Baguma, 1947-50; Government Clerical College, Oshogbo, 1951; Institute of Administration,
Zaria.
Career: Civil Secretary's Office, Kaduna, 1952-55; Ministry of Justice, Kaduna, 1956-66;
Executive Officer, Litigation, State Counsel's Chambers, Jos and Kano; Provisional Office,
Degema, 1968-70; permanent secretary Administration, 1979; Head of Service, October, 1983;
Secretary to Rivers State Government, 1984; retired from Civil Service, 1987; member National
Electoral Commission, 1987; Deputy Governor, Rivers State, 1990; chairman National Electoral
Commission of Nigeria, 1995-98.
Recognition & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger, 1992.
Hobbies: Swimming, soccer, reading, farming.
Address: Abonema, Rivers State.
Name: DAHIRU, Al (Dr) Umaru

Profession: businessman, politician.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1949, Bauchi
Home Town: Bauchi; Bauchi LGA
State of Origin: Bauchi.
Education: Kobi Primary School Bauchi 1959-64; Bauchi Teachers College 1965-69;
Career: Produce Buying Clerk, 1970-71; Produce Buying manager, 1971-72; Administrative
manager, AlMaijama'a Ajiya & Co., Bauchi, 1972-73; general manager, 1973; ceo, Yankarin
Construction Company Limited, 1976-78; actingchairman Nigerian Red Cross Society, Bauchi
State, 1976-83; chairman Strategy and Planning Committee, NPN, Bauchi State, 1983; Director,
Finance and Administration, Service Supply and Parts Limited, Lagos, 1990-92; Non-
Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services, since 1994; Bauchi State Tourism
Board, 1999; National Treasurer, since 1999; Managing Director Yankari Construction Ltd;
Secretary National Party of Nigeria, Bauchi Zone, 1978-79; Estate commissioner 1979-83;
Executive Director Service Supply Parts Ltd., Lagos, 1986-91; Managing Director Multipurpose
Services Limited, 1990-99; Wakil Islamic Education Trust, Bauchi State, since 1989; State
Secretary, People Democratic Party, Lagos, 1991-98; Bauchi State; commissioner Ministry of
Economic Planning, Bauchi State, 1979-83; Ministry of Home Affairs & Information, Bauchi
State, 1983; for Finance, Bauchi State, 1983; Ministry of Works and Transport, Bauchi State,
1999-2003; Ministry of Water Resources, Bauchi State. since 2003; appointed Amirul Hajj for
Hajj 2005, Bauchi State, 2005; Patron, NYSC Road Safety Community Development club and
Nurul Islam School, Bauchi State.
Institutional Membership: Executive Council Comittees, Bauchi State, 1979-83; Board,
Bauchi State Water Board, 1990-94; Bauchi State Consultative Committee, 1993; Transition to
Civil Rule Committee, 1999; Sharia Implementation Committee, Bauchi State; White Paper
Committee on Sharia Implementation, 2000; State Exco Committees, 2000; Tafawa Balewa
Crisis Reconciliation and Resettlement Committee, 2001; Nigeria LNG Limited, 2005; Institute
of Industrialists and Corporate Administrations; fellow, Institute of Corporate Executives of
Nigeria; National Party of Nigeria; Secretary, Bauchi lga, 1978-79; Peoples Democratic Party,
Bauchi State Secretary, 1998-99; National Organising Secretary, 2005.
Recognition & Achievements: Nurul Islam Islamiyya School Bauchi; Special recognition
Award for patriotism and selfless service, Nigerian Labour Congress, Bauchi State Council;
West African Distinguished Grassroots Achievers Gold Award, Patriotic Citizenship
International Gold Award, Merit Award for Exemplary Distinguished Administration, by
Leadership Trust Foundation of Nigeria, Ile-Ife; Role Model and Advisers Award, by Merit
Megaphone Magazine, 2001; Award of Honour, by NYSC Road Safetfy Club in collaboration
with RSII, Federal Road Safety Corps, to mention a few; Doctorate in Public Administration, by
All Saints University of New York, U.S.A.; Barade Bauchi, Bauchi Emirate, 1993; Campaign
Co-ordinator, Bauchi Division, 1979; 1983.
Hobbies: Photography, boating and travelling.
Address: 16, Commercial Street, off Abdulkadir Ahmed Road, Bank Road, Bauchi, P.O. Box
1122, Bauchi State.
Name: DAHIRU, Umaru Tambawal

Date of Origin: 1952
Home Town: Tambawal
State of Origin: Sokoto State
Education: Tambawal Junior Primary School, 1958-62, Farfaru-Sokoto Senior Primary School,
1962-64, Government College, Sokoto, 1965-69, University of Ibadan, 1971-73, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1973-76, Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1976-77.
Career: Teacher, January-December 1970, clerical officer, January-June 1971, inspector of Area
Courts, 1976, senior state counsel, 1978-79, assistant legal adviser, National Party of Nigeria
(NPN), Sokoto State Branch, February-September 1979, commissioner for Special Duties,
Sokoto State, 1979-82, detained, January-October 1984; NPN, 1978-83;
Hobbies: Football, horse-riding, photography, reading, travelling.
Address: 25 Clapperton Road, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 233131.
Name: DAINI, Dr. Solomon Sunday Adeyemi

Profession: Radiologist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, BS, FNMC, FWCS.
Home Town: Ijebu-Igbo.
State of Origin: Ogun State.
Education: St. James Primary School, Atikori, ljebu-lgbo, 1950-56; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo,
1958-64; University of Ibadan, 1968-73.
Career: House Officer, Ministry of Health, Lagos State, 1974; Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku
Via Owerri, 1975; Registrar in Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1976-77; Senior
Registrar in Radiology, UCH, Ibadan, 1978-81; Consultant Radiologist, Ogun State Health
Board, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 1981-84; Medical Director/Consultant Radiologist, Omo
Anikilaya Specialist Clinic, Ijebu-Ode, since 1984
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Medical College in Radiology, 1981; fellow, West
African College of Surgeons, 1987; Lions Club International, District 404.
Hobbies: Reading, farming.
Name: DAIRO, Amos Okunola

Home Town: Inisa
State of Origin: Oyo State
Education: St Peter's Anglican School, Inisa, 1938-44, St Andrew's College, Oyo, 1947-50;
Career: Personal secretary to Chief Awolowo, 1966-67, administrative assistant, 1968-75,
executive officer, Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, 1975-78, store manager, Ibadan,
1978, elected member, House of Representatives for Odo Otin, 1979-83; Unity Party of Nigeria,
1978-83.
Hobbies: Football, music, gardening.
Address: Inisa, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: DAISI, Chief Kola

Profession: Economist, lawyer, banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: CON, B.Sc, LLB, B.L.
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 14, 1932.
Home Town: Ibadan.
Education: Christ Apostolic Church School. Olugbode, Ibadan, 1938-44; Ibadan Boy's High
School, 1945-46: 1947-51; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of
London, 1956-59; Council of Legal Education, Middle Temple, London, 1958-60.
Career: Pupil Barrister with Messrs. Ayo Rosiji and Co., (Solicitors) rose to become full
partner, 1960-67; assistant Secretary, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1967-70;
Secretary, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1970-71; edir/ ceo. 1971-78; Executive
Director Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture,
1971-78; co-founder/first Executive Director Federation of West African Chambers of
Commerce, 1972-78; co-founder/first Executive Director Nigerian British Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, 1972-78; hon. life vice-president. Nigerian British Chamber of
Commerce; one of the two representatives of the Organised Private Sector on the Federal
Government Delegation to the series of meeting leading to the creation and official launching of
Economic Community of West African States; Asbestos Cement Products Nigeria Ltd., (now
Nigerite Nigeria Ltd), 1976-79; Western Hotels Ltd; Great Nigeria Insurance Company Ltd,
1974-76; Broadcasting Corporation, Oyo State; Daks Investments Nigeria Ltd;
Chairman/Managing Director Kidcell Engineering and Steel Co. Ltd; Alpine Overseas Nigeria
Ltd; chairman Ibadan Hotels Ltd; Segilola Holdings Ltd; Fountain Securities Ltd; Director First
City Merchant Bank Ltd, 1983-89; chairman Fountain Trust Merchant Bank; Nigerian
Investment Council, since 2000; Skolar Shipping Lines Ltd; chairman/ceo., Skolar Shipping
Lines Ltd; member Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation; Sub-
committee on the Commercialisation of the Nigerian Ports Authority, 1988-89; member Joint
Implementation Committee, OAU and ECOWAS Summit, 1991; Board of Nigeria Airways
Limited, 1991-93; set up Kola Daisi Foundation, 1992, for the execution of charitable and
humanitarian activities in the areas of health, education and poverty alleviation, Vision 2010
Committee, 1996-97; National Committee on Nigerian Vision, since 1997; chairman/ceo.,
Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in November 1999-2002;
Institutional Membership: Federation of Commonwealth Chambers of Commerce, London,
1976-80; Nigerian Official Correspondent, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation,
Vienna, Austria, 1974-77; president, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, since 1995;
National president NACCIMA, since 1996; Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, 1963-65;
Council of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, 1969-74; First chairman,
Board of Directors, O'DUA Investment Company Ltd, 1976-78; Island Club Lagos; Metropolitan
Club, Victoria Island Lagos; Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos; Ibadan Social Group; Yoruba Tennis Club,
Lagos.
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Niger, 2001; Winner, West Africa
International Golden Award for Excellence, 2002; Ekerin-Aare Ibadan, 1977; Bashorun of
Ibadanland, September 13, 2002.
Hobbies: Swimming. reading, nature study.
Address: 14, Majekodunmi Avenue, Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Telephone: 01-2614093, 610444, 02-2313910.
Name: DAJU, Dr Sambo

Profession: Nigerian physicist
Home Town: Riyom.
State of Origin: Plateau State.
Education: Riyom Elementary School, 1945-49, Government College, Keffi, 1950-56, Nigerian
College, Zaria, 1958-60, University of St Andrew, Scotland, 1960-64, University of Bristol,
England, 1964-68.
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72, senior lecturer, Physics, College of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1972, commissioner of Lands and Survey, Plateau State,
1979, later commissioner of Education, Plateau State until 1983, detained, January-October
1984.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Council for Science and Technology.
Hobbies: Photography, reading.
Address: Riyom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DAKU, Colonel Ahmad Muhammad

Profession: Soldier, administrator.
Home Town: Katsina
State of Origin: Kaduna State.
Education: Barewa College, 1958-62, Okene Secondary School, 1963-64, Nigerian Defence
Academy, 1967-68, Royal School of Artillery, 1970, 1977, Vystrel Academy, USSR, 1974,
School of Artillery, India, 1976, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1979, Command and Staff
College, Quetta, Pakistan, 1981.
Career: Joined Nigerian Armed Forces, troop leader, later troop commander, battery
captain, battery commander, regimental commander, instructor, School of Artillery, instructor,
Command and Staff College, Jaji, brigade commander, 31 Field Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta,
military governor, Kano State, 1985-86, promoted colonel, 1986, appointed military governor,
Sokoto State, 1986.
Name: DALHAT, Macide

Profession: Nigerian administrator.
Home Town: Zaria.
State of Origin: Kaduna State
Education: Takalafia Elementary School, 1944-48, Zaria Middle School, 1948-49, Barewa
College, Zaria, 1950-54, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1959-60, Queen's College, University
of Oxford, England, 1963-64.
Career: Assistant publicity officer, Ministry of Information, Kaduna, 1955-59, administrative
officer, Northern Nigeria Government, 1960-65, senior assistant secretary, 1966-67, principal
assistant secretary, January-April 1968, acting permanent secretary, North Central State, 1968-
69, permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, North Central State, 1969-73, appointed
permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kaduna State, 1973;
Hobbies: Tennis, snooker, gardening; official Address: c/o Kaduna State Public Service,
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Address: 30 Waff Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Telephone: 22342.
Name: DALHATU, AlRayyanu

Profession: Retired civil servant, banker.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1933, Lafia
Home Town: Lafia
State of Origin: Nassarawa
Education: Lafia Elementary School, Lafia, 1942-45; Benue Middle School, Katsina-ala, 1945-
50; School, for Arabic Studies, Kano, 1951-53; Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello
University, 1956-58.
Career: Teacher, Lafia N.A, Benue Province, Northern Nigeria, May-July 1950; Scribe Lafia
N.A. Benue Province of Northern Nigeria, 1950-1951; Chief Scribe, August-December, 1954;
1955-57; Administrative Officer, Northern Nigeria Civil Service, 1957-58; 1958-68;
Administrative Secretary, FEDECO (North), 1959-64; Magistrate Grade III, Justice of the
Peace/commissioner Oaths; Administrative Officer, Benue Plateau State of Nigeria, 1963-76;
permanent secretary Ministry of Local Government and Social Development, Ministry of
Internal Affairs and Information, Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, 1976-80; ageneral
manager Staff Services, Head Office Lagos, Kaduna, Covering Niger, Katsina, Kwara, Benue
and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 1981-85; Operation Manager, Covering Plateau, Benue and
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 1980-89; chairman Plateau State Public Accounts Committee;
1989-92; chairman Lion Bank of Nigerian Plc, since 1995;
Institutional Membership: Committee for Creation of more districts, Plateau State, 1989-90;
member Caretaker Committee National Republican Convention Plateau State, 1992-93;
chairman Pension Committee, Plateau State;
Recognition & Achievements: Makadam Lafia.
Hobbies: Walking.
Address: 12, Joseph Gomwalk Road, Jos.
Name: DALHATU, Dr Bashir Mohammed

State of Origin: Kano State.
Education: Dutse Primary School, Rumfa College, Bayero University, Kano, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, University of London.
Career: Administrative officer, Ministry of Works, Kano State, administrative officer, Ministry
of Agriculture, Kano State, state counsel, Ministry of Justice, secretary, legal adviser, Kano State
Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency, member for Dutse Jahun, Kano State,
Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, in private legal practice, appointed chairman, working
committee on Status and Administration of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; member:
advisory committe to chairman, Constitution Review Committee, nominated member,
Constituent Assembly, 1988, review committee, Counter Trade Agreements; former member:
board of directors, Nigeria Ports Authority.
Address: Dutse Jahun, Kano State.
Name: DALHATU, Musa

Academic & Professioanl Qualification: LL.B, BL
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 22, 1947, Batagarawa
Home Town: Batagarawa; Batagarawa LGA
Education: Batagarawa Elementary Primary School, 1959-61; Govt. Secretary School Katsina,
1962-1966; Diploma in Law, Ahmadu Bello University, 1968-70; Usmanu Danfodio University,
1979-83; Nigeria Law School, Lagos, 1984.
Career: Postal Officer, 1971-75; Inspector Area Courts, 1975-79; Magistrate, 1985-87;
Principal, Albarka Chambers; Legal Adviser, Katsina State Police Public Relations Committee;
acting District Head, Batagarawa, since 1976; chairman Land Use Allocation Committtee,
Katsina State, 1991-92
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Katsina Rural Electricity Board 1998;
Katsina State Unity Association, 1999-2000; chairman, Arewa Social Club, Batagarawa, 1996;
Legal Adviser, National Republican Convention, Katsina State, 1990-93.
Hobbies: Reading & farming.
Name: DALYOP, Suleman Filibbus

Home Town: Kuru, Jos
State of Origin: Plateau State
Education: Forum Junior High School, Gindiri Middle School, Teachers' Training College,
Gindiri, Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-70 (Diploma in Local
Government).
Career: Teacher, Sudan United Mission School, treasurer, Local Education Authority, Jos,
1970-74, revenue supervisor and local government secretary, 1974-75, administrative secretary,
Local Government Council, Jos, 1975-76, later elected member, House of Representatives for
Jos South, 1979-83; Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Football, mountaineering, swimming
Address: Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DALLAS, Gbadebo

Profession: Finance expert, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1946.
Education: Howard University USA, 1972, 1974; and numerous Professional workshops locally
and internationally.
Career: Controller, Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, 1989; Special Adviser to Minister of
Commerce and Industry, 1984-85; Assistant general manager National Economic Reconstruction
Fund, 1989; Managing Director National Economic Reconstruction Fund; Executive Director
Small and Medium Enterprises Group, Bank of Industry, since July 2002.
Hobbies: Music, travelling, sports.
Name: DALMEIDA, Olusola Modupe

Date (& Place) of Birth: June 23, 1942;
Home Town: Ijebu-Igbo.
Education: St. Paul's School, Breadfruit, Lagos, 1949-55; Ijebu-Igbo Girls' Grammar School,
1956-61; South-West London College, England, 1962-66.
Career: Accountant, Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1967-71; Senior Accountant, NRC, 1971-
75; District Accountant, NRC, 1975-78; Audit Supervisor, Cooper and Lybrand, 1978-80;
Partner, J. Akin Owoseni and Company, Chartered Accountants, since 1981.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Chartered Association of Certified Accountant, London,
1966, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1974; National Treasurer, Nigerian Girl
Guides Association, since 1982; Chapter member, Sonta Social International Club.
Hobbies: Reading, voluntary services, indoor games.
Name: DAMACHI, Professor Ukandi Godwin

Profession: Academic, management consultant
Academic & Professioanl Qualification: B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 17, 1942, Obudu.
State of Origin: Cross River.
Education: St. Charles, Obudu, Cross River State, 1949-56; Mary Knoll Secondary School,
Ogoja, Cross River State, 1957-61; College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, Enugu State,
1961-63; National University of Ireland, Ireland, 1964-67; University of Illinois, 1969; Princeton
University, 1970-73.
Career: Teaching/Research fellow, International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva, 1973;
assistant professor of Sociology, Lincoln University, 1973-74; acting Head, Dynamics of
Industrial Relations System Sector, 1975; senior Staff Associate/Deputy Head, Dynamics of
Industrial Relations System Sector, International Institute for Labour Studies, 1975-78; Dean,
Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, 1980-84; professor Business
Administration, University of Lagos, 1980-84; Head, Business Administration, 1984-85;
executive
Institutional Membership: International Industrial Relations Association, 1986-87; excutive
board member, National Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation/Fiscal Commission, since 1989;
chairman, Development Press Ltd., Dimax Nigeria Ltd., Kalix Ltd, Achita Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,
Kalix Air, since 1990; Cross River Breweries Ltd., 1985-88; Nigerian Reinsurance Corporation,
1991-92, National Minimum Wage Commission, 1991-92; Managing Director Lamic Nigeria
Ltd., since 1985; Vision 2010, 1996-97; Consultant, Bhojson's Industries Ltd, University
Council, Cross River State branch, 1984, Cross River State Economic Advisory Council, since
1980; president, Nigeria Industrial Relations Association 1984, Federal Government Panel
Investigating Mortgage Bank, 1984, Cross River State University Council, 1984; Federal
Government/Labour Dialogue Panel, 1988; International Industrial Relations Association, since
1986; American Industrial Relations Association; Intercontinental Biographical Association;
Ikoyi Club.
Recognition & Achievements: Merit award for Leadership in Enterprise in Africa, 1999.
Publication: Teacher's Manual: From Black Africa, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York,
1971; Nigeria Modernisation, The Colonial Legacy, Third Press, New York, 1972; Role of Trade
Union in the Development Process, 1974; Theories of Management, McMillan, 1976.
Hobbies: Athletics, swimming, dancing.
Address: 19, Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: DAMAGUM, Ibrahim

Profession: educationist, politician
Home Town: Gaba-Damagum
Education: Damagun Primary School, 1954-57, Yerwa Senior Primary School, 1958-60, Borno
Teachers' College, 1962-66, Police College, Ikeja, 1970.
Career: teacher, later headmaster, Borno Local Education Authority, 1961-69, customs
preventive officer, 1969-76, superintendent councillor of Education, Fure Local Government,
1977-78, elected speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Great Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83; former member, Borno
State Task Force Committee on National Education Policy.
Hobbies: hunting, sports.
Address: Gaba-Damagum, Borno State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 232344.
Name: DAMATURU, Kachalla

Profession: businessman, politician
Home Town: Damaturu
Education: Damaturu Elementary School, 1941-45, Borno Middle School, 1946-51, Bauchi
Teachers' College, 1960
Career: teacher, later headmaster, Borno Local Authority, in private business, A K Damaturu
and Sons Limited,1967-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Damaturu, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Great Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83;
Hobbies: football, hunting.
Address: Damaturu, Borno State, Nigeria.
Name: DAMBATTA, Professor Bello Bako

Profession: academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Kano.
Education: Dandago Junior Primary School, Kano, 1958-61; Gwale Senior Primary School,
Kano, 1962-63; Dambatta Senior Primary School, Dambatta, 1963-64; Government Secondary
School (now Rumfa College), Kano, 1965-69; Kaduna Polytechnic, College of Science and
Technology, 1970-72; Huddersfield Polytechnic (now University of Huddersfield), England,
1972-74; Trent Polytechnic (now Trent University), Nottingham, 1974-75; University of
Bradford, Bradford, UK, 1975-76; Lancaster University. Lancaster, UK 1980-83.
Career: Dyeing Technologist, United Nigerian Textiles Limited, Kaduna, 1972; Colour
Chemist, United Nigerian Textiles Limited, Kaduna, 1977; Training Development Officer 1,
Industrial Training Fund, Jos, Plateau State, 1977-78; Lecturer II. Bayero University, Kano,
1978; Pre-Degree Year 1 Director, 1978-80; Lecturer 1, Bayero University, Kano, 1984; senior
Lecturer, Bayero University, 1986; assistant professor, Applied Chemistry, 1991; Head,
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Bayero University, Kano, 1991-95: Dean, Faculty
of Science, Bayero University, Kano, 1992-95; professor, Applied Chemistry, 1994; Vice-
Chancellor/Chief Executive, Bayero University, Kano, 1995; Textile Institute, Manchester,
England. 1972; Society of Dyers and Colourists, Bradford, England, since 1973: British
Association for the Advancement of Science, 1981; New York Academy of Sciences, 1997;
Departmental Syllabus Review Committee. Departmental Postgraduate Committee; chairman
Departmental Applied Chemistry Unit; University Research and Higher Degrees Committee,
1984-86; co-ordinator, General Studies Programme, Faculty of Science, Board of General
Studies, 1984-86, University Orientation Planning Committee, since 1984, Governing Council,
Board of Governors, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1984-86, Tenders Board of Kaduna Polytechnic,
1984-86; director, Nigerian Agricultural Promotions Company Limited, 1984-87; University
Senate, since 1984, Ad-Hoc Committee on University Security, 1985-86; chairman, University
Examination Timetable Committee, 1985-91; Academic Committee of Faculty of Science, 1986-
88; Joint Senate/Council Committee for the Selection of Vice-Chancellor, 1986; external
examiner for Textile Technology Courses, College of Science and Technology, Kaduna
Polytechnic, 1986-88; external examiner for Chemistry Paper, Audu Bako College of
Agriculture, Kano State Polytechnic, 1986-87; University Budget Committee, 1986-88; chairman
University Health Service Consultative Committee and Drugs and Dressings Purchasing
Committee, 1986-91; member National Universities Commission Science Panel on Minimum
Academic Standards in Nigerian Universities, 1987-88; Kano State Government Social
Mobilization Committee on New Social Policy, 1987; examiner for Chemistry Paper UMB,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1987-88; International Council of the Textiles Institute,
Manchester, England, 1987-91; chief External Examiner, National Research Institute for
Chemical Technology, School of Leather Technology, Zaria, 1987-93; external examiner
Department of Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, since 1989; M.Sc. Thesis,
Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1991; External Examiner,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1992; Nigerian Defence
Academy, Kaduna, 1992-93; Assessor/ Evaluation of Research Proposals for Raw materials
Research and Development Council, 1992-94; Task Force on Sourcing for Raw Materials of
Textiles, Leather and Footwear Industries, 1988-89; Senate Standing Committee on Examination
Regulations, 1988-90; Technical Committee on the Creation of Kano State University, 1989;
University Standing Committee on Congregation, since 1990; National Committee on
Engineering Infrastructure, Chemical Materials Sub-Committee, 1990-91; Discipline
Development Committee, Natural Science Sub-committee, National Universities Commission,
1992;
Institutioinal Membership: Chemical Society of Nigeria, since August 1996.
Recognition & Achievements: Awarded Fellowship of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 1996.
British Council Visitorship to Britain, 1988; British Council Research Fellowship, 1989-90;
Granted The Citizenship of the City of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, 1996. Publication: Herbal
Healing: A Scientific Appraisal, Kano Studies, Vol.2, No. 4 112, 1986.
Name: DAMBATTA, Engineersanusi Usman

Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1956; Dambatta.
Home Town: Dambatta
State of Origin: Kano.
Education: First School Leaving Certificate, 1969; Rumfa College, Kano State, 1974; The
Polytechnic, Kaduna, 1976-80; Loughborough University of Technology, UK. 1986; Bayero
University, Kano, 1995.
Career: Technical Officer, Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency, 1978-88;
Principal Engineer , 1988; Zonal Manager, Gwarzo Zone, 1992; Managing Director Kano
Agricultural Resources Development Authority, since 1999; Supervisor/Co-coordinator,
Challawa Third Water Works, Kano State; Wudil-Gaya Water Scheme.
Institutional Membership: Allied Workers Union of Nigeria; Kano State body of Nigerian
Labour Congress.
Recognition & Achievements: Redesigned Largest Water Projects, Katsina State; discovered
the establishment of a gum arabic tree plantation together with a vertiver nursery, Tukwi,
promoted the production of crops with export value; Established a sugarcane processing factory
for the production of white and brown sugar; Established, youth empowerment programme;
Disbursed irrigation loan packages to farmers; award of excellence, National Body of
Agricultural excellence in Administration, Magnanimity and support award, The Nigerian
Legion, excellence in Administration and Management of Public Service, Nigerian Institute of
Corporate Affairs.
Name: DAMBE, Nuhu

Profession: librarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.LS, M.LS.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1952; Kukar-Gadu.
Home Town: Kukar Gadu
State of Origin: Yobe.
Education: kukar-Gadu Primary School, 1961-67; Kaltungo T.C, 1968-72; College of Education
Azare, 1978-82; University of Maiduguri, 1984-87; 1995-96.
Career: Fika Local Government, Education Department, Fika, Yobe State; Ministry of
Education, Borno State Government; acting College Librarian.
Instituional Membership: Nigerian Library Association.
Hobbies: football.
Address: Dogon Zare Street, Postikun.
Name: DAMBO, Dr. Lawal

Profession: administrator, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A., M.Ed, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1948; Katsina.
Education: Kayalwa Junior Primary School, Katsina, 1955-59; Rigiyan Dadi Senior Primary
School, Katsina, 1960-63; Katsina Teacher's College Katsina, 1963-68; Advanced Teacher's
College, Zaria, 1969-72; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1973-76; Ohio University, USA, 1979-
81, 85; Advanced Management Course, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Topo Badagry,
Lagos State, 1989; Management Consultancy Course, U. K, 1990; Management and
Maintenance of Physical Assets Course, U.K, 1990; Advanced Training/Development Course,
U.K, 1990; Instructional Techniques Course, U.K, 1991.
Career: Teacher, Local Education Authority Primary School, Jibia, 1969; Teacher, Government
Secondary School, Dutsi-ma, 1972; Graduate Teacher, Kaduna Teacher's College, 1976;
Principal, Government Day Secondary School, Katsina, 1977-79; Vice-Principal, Government
College Katsina, 1981; Head, School of Administrative and Bussiness Studies, Katsina
Polytechnic Katsina, 1982; acting Rector, Katsina Polytechnic Katsina, July-September, 1983;
assistant Admin., Staff College of Nigeria, (on secondment), 1989-90; acting Director
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Abuja Campus, 1991-92; Chief Lecturer, Katsina
Polytechnic, 1992; Director Planing, Research and Statistics, National Teachers' Institute
Kaduna, Kaduna State, 1992-97; Secretary National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, since 1997;
Board of Governors, Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo State.
Institutional Membership: National Teacher's Institute; Kaduna Club, Greenwood Club Abuja.
Hobbies: darts.
Address: 16, Khartoum Road, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja; No.3, Kofar Mausa layout near Kiddies
Nusery Primary School, Kastina State.
Name: DAMBO, William Tadaerigha

Profession: accountant.
Home Town: Bassambiri Nembe
Education: Nembe Native Administration School, 1938-39, Kalahari National College, 1941-
45, Leeds College of Commerce, England, 1957-59; deputy accountant-general, 1971-72,
director, National Provident Fund, 1972-74, accountant-general, Federal Ministry of Finance,
1974, later retired
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Association of Certified Accountants, Nigerian
Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Recognition & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Federal Republic, 1983.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis
Address: 4 Hawksworth Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: DAMCIDA, Alhajl Ibrahim Maina;

Profession: chartered secretary, businessman, administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualiifcation: ACIS.
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 15, 1933.
Home Town: Biu.
State of Origin: Borno.
Education: Biu Central Elementary School, 1939-43; Borno Middle School, 1944-46; Kaduna
College, 1947-48; Zaria Secondary School, 1949-50; Westminster College, London, 1954-56;
North-West Polytechnic, London, 1956-58; Economic Development Institute of the World Bank,
Washington DC, USA, 1965.
Career: Trainee Manager, John Holt, 1951-53; Accountant, Ministry of Trade and Industries,
defunct Northern Region, 1959-61; Principal Commercial Officer, Northern Region, 1961-62;
Deputy permanent secretary Industries, Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Lagos,
1962-65; Deputy permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Finance, 1965-66; permanent
secretary Federal Ministry of Trade, 1966-71, Ministry of Defence, 1971-75; chairman Nigerian-
American Merchant Bank Ltd., Lagos; Enpee Industries Ltd; JLGT Construction Company Ltd;
Capital Resources Nigeria Ltd; L.M. Ericsson Nigeria Ltd; Arcee Textile Industry Ltd; Bibafoam
Industries Ltd; Damson Properties Ltd; Vegetable & Fruit Processing Company Ltd; Director
Nigerian Technical Company Ltd; Afprint Plc; Mcdermort Nigeria Ltd; GEC Nigeria Electrical
Plant Ltd; Valid Assurance Ltd; Evans Medical Plc; Trevi Foundation; Bhojson Industries Plc;
Chevron Nigeria Plc; Texaco Nigeria Plc; Dynamic Industries.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Secretaries, Vision 2010 Committee;
Economic Development Institute, World Bank, Washington, USA
Recognition & Achievements: Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Lagos Polo.
Hobbies: football, swimming.
Name: DAMEN, Christopher

Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 1938, Doemak.
Education: Roman Catholic Mission School, 1946-54, College of Mary Immaculate, Kafanchan,
Rural Education College, Bauchi. Advanced Teachers College, Zaria, University of New
Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA.
Career: teacher, headmaster, various schools, biology tutor, St Louis College, Jos, 1970-72,
education officer, Federal Ministry of Education, lecturer and head, Agricultural Education
Department, Federal Advanced Teachers College, Pankshin, civil commissioner, Benue-Plateau
State, commissioner for Education, later for Health, Benue State, 1976-78, commissioner for
Works, 1978-79; governorship candidate, Great Nigerian People's Party (GNPP) for Plateau
State, 1979, GNPP, 1979-83.
Hobbies: poultry keeping, gardening.
Address: Doemak, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DAMIRO, Olusegun Vincent

Profession: politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: PGD.
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 10, 1951.
Home Town: Mushin.
State of Origin: Lagos.
Education: Central London Polytechnic.
Career: Actively engaged in politics, member House of Representatives for Mushin II Federal
Constituency on the Platform of Alliance For Democracy, since 1999.
Hobbies: current affairs, reading.
Address: 24, Alfa - Nla Street, Ilasamaja, Mushin. Lagos
Name: DAMISA, Jimoh

Profession: radio producer, politician
Home Town: Obeiba Ihima
State of Origin: Kwara State
Education: St Peter's School, Felele, 1952-53, Native Authority School, Kotonkarfi, 1953-54,
Holy Trinity School, Lokoja, 1954-59, Secondary Commercial School, Zaria, 1960-64,
University of Lagos, 1977 (Diploma in Radio Production).
Career: flight cadet officer, Nigerian Air Force, 1965-66, joined Nigeria Broadcasting
Corporation (NBC), 1968, assistant producer, Outside Broadcasting Unit, NBC, Lagos, 1968-74,
officer-in-charge, NBC, Katsina, 1974-76, producer, Music Section, NBC, Kaduna, 1976-77,
senior producer, NBC, Kaduna, 1977-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Okehi
Adavbi, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Address: Obeiba Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: DAMULAK, Jafaru Muhammadu

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Eng.
State of Origin: Plateau.
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Career: Engr, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; elected member, House of Representatives for
Mikang/Quant-Pan/Shendam Federal Constituency on Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999;
Instituional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Final Year Project, Department of Civil Engineering,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Hobbies: computers, reading.
Address: Damulak Compound, KWA (Quan Pan) Plateau State.
Name: DAN HASSAN, Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Yakubu

Profession: accountant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.B.F.
Date (& Place) of Birth: May, 1960; Dan Hassan
Home Town: Kura.
Education: Dan Hassan Primary School, Kano State, 1968-74; Sumaila's Teachers College,
1974-79; Kano State Polytechnic,1983-85; Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, 1987; Bayero University
Kano, 1994; 1998.
Career: Prinicpal Accountant, Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, 1989-94;
Principal Accountant, Nassarawa Zonal Education Office, Kano City, 1994-96; Principal
Accountant, Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, Kano State, 1996-1999; Accountant
General, Kano State, since 1999.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Financial Management of Nigeria; Association of
National Accountants of Nigeria; Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National chairman
Old Boys Association, Sumaila Teachers College, kano State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Presently, hon. Doctorate Degree, Public Administration, by
All Saints University of America, 2001; Man of the year, by Nigeria Union of Journalist, Kano
State Council for Contribution to the development of Kano State in particular and Nigeria in
General, 2001
Name: DAN-ABIA, Bassey

Profession: lawyer, banker, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, B.L, LL.M, BL.
Home Town: Esit Eket
Education: Salvation Army Secondary School, Akai, Nsit Ubium LGA, 1970-74; Hope Waddell
Training Institute, Calabar, 1975-77; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1977-80; Nigerian Law.
School, Lagos, 1980-81; McGregor Law School, University of Pacific, Sacramento, California,
USA, 1989.
Career: Legal Officer, Kano State Police Command, Kano, Counsel-in-Chambers, Dickson
Osuala and Company, Lagos, 1992; Senior State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Calabar, 1982-83;
Legal Officer, ICON Limited (Merchant Bankers), 1983-86; Legal Officer, 1986-88; Assistant
Manager, 1989; Deputy Manager, 1990; Manager, 1991-92; Senior Manager, 1993-94; Special
Assistant/Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, 1994-95;
Head of Chambers, Dan Abia Chambers, Lagos, since 95; Head, Legal Services and Trustees
Department, ICON Limited (Merchant Bankers), 1990-93; Assistant Company Secretary, ICON
Limited (Merchant Bankers), 1990-94; Head of Chambers, Dan Abia Chambers, Lagos, Since
1995; Nigerian Bar Association; Association of Corporate Lawyers of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Member/deputy national legal adviser, defunct National Centre
Party of Nigeria, 1996.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, swimming.
Address: 16, Eket Road, Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: DANBAPPA, Baba Abubakar Sadiq

Profession: politician, businessman.
Home Town: Kano City
Education: Shahuci Elementary School, Kano, 1929-34; Kano Middle School, 1934-39; Kaduna
College, 1939-40.
Career: House of Representatives, 1954-66; Commissioner for Establishment and Economic
Planning, Kano State, 1967-72; Chairman, Dumez Nigerian Limited, 1979; chairman, P.S.
Mandrides and Company, 1982.
Institutional Membership: defunct Northern People's Congress; banned National Party of
Nigeria; member. Social Club, Rotary International; International Red Cross; Nigerian
Conservation Foundation; Life Vice-President of National Association of Chambers of
Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture.
Recognition & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger, 1978.
Hobbies: Reading, debate.
Name: DANBATTA, Aliyu Ibrahim

Profession: Insurance Executive
Home Town: Danbatla
Career: Primary School Teacher in the 50's; Principal, School of Management Studies Kano;
permanent secretary Ministry of Establishment, chairman Kano State Scholarship Board; State
Primary Education Board, Kano; dir Nicon Insurance Corporation since 2002.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, educational matters
Name: DANCIDA, Hon. Mohammed Maina

Home Town: Biu
Education: Southbank Polytechnic, UK
Career: Engaged in grass roots politics; House of Representatives for BIU, Shani, Bayo/
K.Kusar, Federal Constituency on Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999.
Name: DANEJI, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim;

Profession: veterinarian, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM, MVSC, Ph.D.
Home Town: Kano.
Education: Gwale Primary School, Kano, 1965-71; Federal Government College, Sokoto,
Sokoto State, 1972-76; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-82; University of Ibadan, 1985-
86, 1991-95.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1983; Lecturer II, 1984;
Lecturer 1, 1989; senior Lecturer, 1993; Deputy Dean, 1988-90; Director Veterinary Teaching
Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1997; Dean of Veterinary Medicine, since April, 1997;
chairman Faculty of Agriculture Library Committee/representative on the University Library
Committee, 1984-85; co-ordinator, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 1988-90; Senate
representative, Management Board, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, 1988-90;
Institutional Membership: University Admissions Committee, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
since 1994; Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, Pastoral Development Organisation,
Science Association of Nigeria, Small Ruminant Network, Nigerian Society for Parasitology,
Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nomadic Education Curriculum Development Centre,
Institute of Biology, Nigerian Society of Immunology.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, football, indoor games.
Address: 5, Zuru Road, Sokoto.
Name: DANDAURA, Joseph Osman

Home Town: Richifa, Zaria
Education: St Bartholomew's Primary School, Wusasa, 1936-41, Wusasa Middle School, 1942-
47, School of Nursing, Wusasa, 1948-50 (Nigerian Registered Nurse, 1950), St Luke's School of
Nursing, Bradford, England, 1953-57 (State Registered Nurse, 1957), Royal College of Nursing,
London, 1963-64 (Diploma in Nursing Administration, 1964), National Technical Teachers'
College, Yaba, 1969-70 (Diploma in Nursing Education, 1970), College of Public
Administration, Accra, September-November 1978.
Career: staff nurse, Wusasa Hospital, Zaria, 1951-53, nursing superintendent, Wusasa Hospital,
1957-63, nursing superintendent, School of Nursing, Makurdi, 1964-67, senior nursing tutor,
Katsina, 1968-72, principal, School of Nursing, Katsina, 1972-78, principal, School of Health,
Katsina, 1979-81, appointed principal inspector of Education Health, 1982;
Hobbies: farming, gardening, reading.
Address: 42 Daddau Road, New Extension, Tudun Wada-Zaria, PMB 1279, Zaria, Kaduna
State.
Name: DANEJI, Mallam Aliyu

Profession: administrator.
Home Town: Kano
Education: Shahuchi Elementary School, 1941-43, Kano Middle School, 1944-47, Kaduna
College, 1947-51
Career: employed by Kano Native Authority, 1951-59, assistant district officer, Plateau
Province, 1961-62, district officer, Ilorin and Niger Provinces, 1964-65, senior district officer,
Niger and Plateau Provinces, 1965-66, proviiicial secretary, Plateau Province and Kano, 1967-
68, permanent secretary, Ministries of Finance, Health, Trade and Industry, Kano State, 1968-71,
appointed permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance, Kano State, 1971.
Hobbies: photography, hunting
Address: No 637B Kofar Nassarawa, Kano, Kano State.
Name: DANESI, Professor Mustapha Abudu

Profession: neurologist, medical practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, MRCP, FWACP, FMCP
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 21, 1948; South Ibie, Iyakipi
Home Town: Etsako.
State of Origin: Edo.
Education: University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1972; Royal College of Physicians of Ireland,
Dublin, Ireland, 1977; West African College of Physicians, Lagos, 1983; National Postgraduate
Medical College, 1994;
Career: Pre-Registration Rotating House Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
City, 1972-73; senior House Officer, 1974; Locum (short term) senior House Officer Royal
Infirmary, Perth Scotland, U.K, 1975; Clinical assistant Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland,
1975; senior House Officer, Astley Ainslie Hospital Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. 1976-77; Locum
Senior House Officer Royal Infirmary, Don Caster, England, 1977; Registrar, Burnley Group of
Hospitals, Burnley, England, 1977-78; senior Registrar Neurology Unit, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, 1978-79; Commonwealth Medical Fellow, Neurology, National Hospital for
Neurology and Neuro-Surgery, Queen Square London, U.K, 1984-85; Clinical Fellow,
Advanced Neurology, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, 1996-98;
Head, Clinical Department of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, 1998-
2001; Lecturer I, 1979-84; assistant professor Department of Medicine, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, 1990-94; Head, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University
of Lagos, 1998-2001; Head, Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, since 1991; Honorary Consultant Physician Neurologist, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos;
Institutional Membership: Court of Governors, College of Medicine, 1991-94; Management
Board, University Health Services, 1992-96; Senate, University of Lagos, 1991-94; Academic
Planning Committee, 1991-94; National Polio Expert Committee, World Health Organisation,
Federal Ministry of Health; Nigerian Medical Association, since 1972; Nigerian Society for
Neurological Sciences, Pan African Society for Neurological Sciences, since 1979; British
Society for Clinical Neurophysiology, since 1985; American Academy of Neurology, since
1991; president Epilepsy Association of Nigeria, 1992-96; chairman Academic Staff Union of
Nigerian Universities, University of Lagos branch, 1987-94; Medical and Dental Consultants
Association of Nigeria, LUTH branch, 1994-96; vice-chairman Nigerian Medical Association,
Lagos branch, 1990-94; a German Government Academic Exchange Scholarship, 1969-72;
Nigerian Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship, 1976-78; Gold Medical in Psychiatry,
University of Ibadan, 1972; Best Poster, Employment Seminar; Epilepsy International Congress
Jerusalem, Israel, 1987; Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, May 24, 2002
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Total resistance to oral anticoagulants, Brit. J.Clin.
Pract. 1979; Co-author/ Tropical Infectious Diseases; Churchill Livingstone, 1998, etc; attended
many conferences both local and international.
Address: House D9B Eni-Njoku Road, University of Lagos Campus.
Telephone: 4709518, 08033209049.
E-mail: mustaphadanesi@yahoo.com
Name: DANGE, Alhaji Umaru Babuga

Home Town: Dange
Education: Junior Primary School, Mafara, 1955-58, Senior Primary School, Farfaru, 1959-61,
Government Technical Secondary School, Farfaru, Government Technical Training School,
Kano, 1962-66, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1974 (National Diploma in Local Government), University
of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1977-78 (Higher National Diploma in Local Government), Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1980
Career: joined Sokoto Local Authority, 1967-76, scribe, 1967-70, accountant, 1971-72, senior
accountant, 1972-75, assistant treasurer, 1976, acting accountant, Kaura Namoda Local
Government, 1976-77, secretary, Sokoto Emirate Council, 1977-80, principal assistant secretary,
Gwadabawa Local Government 1980-81, secretary, Gada Local Government, 1981-82, secretary,
Bodinga Local Government, 1982-83, secretary, Yabo Local Government. 1983-84, appointed
commissioner of Local Government and Community Development, Sokoto State, 1984.
Hobbies: Reading, farming.
Address: Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Sokoto, Sokoto State,
Nigeria.
Name: DANG, Yohanna Nyam

Profession: educationist, administrator
Home Town: Foron.
Education: Elementary School, Fan, 1943-48; Gindiri Teacher's College and Schools, 1951-59;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1961-64; University of Manitoba, Canada, 1972-75.
Career: Probationary teacher at S.U.M, Elementary School, Fan, 1949-50; Teacher, S.U.M,
Elementary School, Kuru, 1956; taught at S.U.M. Senior Primary School, Foron, 1957; Assistant
Headmaster, Senior Primary School, Foron, 1960-61; Tutor, S.U.M. Gindiri Teacher Training
College, 1964-75; House Master. 1964-67; Vice-Principal, 1964-71 and 1954; acting Principal,
1974; The First Nigerian Principal, Famous Teachers College, 1975; Chairman, Benue - Plateau
State Public Service Commission, 1975-76; Chairman, Public Service Commission, Plateau
State, 1976- 80; Sports Advisor, Plateau State Government, 1978; COCIN Education Secretary,
1985; Director, Plateau Industrial Development Authority; Personnel and Administrative
Manager, Grand Cereals and Oil Mills Limited, Zawan, since 1990;
Institutional Membership: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Council,
Benue/Bauchi/Plateau States branch, since 1996; Central Planning Committee of Abuja Trade
Fair, 1998.
Hobbies: hunting. photography, jogging, tennis, sheep rearing, gardening.
Address: Bachit Long Drive, P. O. Box 1754, Jos, Plateau State.
Name: DANGE, Alhaji Mahe

Academic & Professional Qualification: MFR, B.Ed.
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 8, 1948.
Home Town: Dange Shuni
Education: Primary Education, Sokoto State; Master Grade II Teachers Certificate; Exeter
University United Kingdom, 1976; University of British,West Indies, 1997.
Career: Principal, Maru Teachers College, Sokoto, 1973-77; Prinicpal Secretary Sokoto Rima
River Basin Development Authority, 1977-81; assistant Director Administration, Nigerian
Railway Corporation, Lagos, 1986-90; acting Managing Director 1991-93; Executive Director
Nigerian Shippers Council, 1995-96; dg/ceo
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria, presently;
member Board of Governors, Federal Polytechnic, Uwana Afikpo, 1998-2001; Presidential
Delegation, 42 General Assembly of the United Nations, New York, 1998; Ministerial
Committee, Production of Intergrated Master Plan for Nigeria's Transport Infrastructure, 2001;
chairman Ministerial Panel, Audit and Verification of Railway Pensioners Scheme, 2000;
Fellow, Institute of Corporate Executives of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Member of the Order of the Federal Republic; Yariman
Sakkwato (Crown Prince of the Sokoto Sultanate)
Name: DANGOGO, Kabir

Profession: public relations practitioner
Education: Ohio University, Athens, USA, 1981; University of Leicester, UK, 1987.
Career: acting Managing Editor, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1988-89; Senior Lecturer, Kaduna
Polytechnic, 1989-90; Press Adviser, United States Information Service, 1990; Assistant General
Manager, Bank of the North, 1991-95; Principal Manager, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1995-
2005;
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Commonwealth Journalists
Association; International Radio and TV Society, USA, International Association of Mass
Communications Researchers, UK; president, Association of Corporate Affairs Manager of
Banks; fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Recognitions & Achievements: NTA Star Performer Award, 1993; Comparison of Honour,
Kano, Nigeria Union of Journalists; Kano/Jigawa Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Best
Public Relations Man, 1994; recipient of NIPR National President's Award for Excellence, 1995.
Address: 2, Togo Crescent, Malali Housing Estate, P. O. Box 1738, Kaduna.
Name: DANGOTE, Alhaji (Dr.) Aliko

Profession: businessman, industrialist
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 10, 1957.
Home Town: Kano
Education: Primary and Secondary education, Kano; Alazahar University, Cairo, Egypt;
Career: Business Associate, Alhassan Dantata & Sons, 1970-77; Managing Director/CEO
Dangote Group of Companies, incorporating Dangote Nigeria Ltd., Dangote Textile Mills Ltd;
Dangote Holdings, Blue-Star Shipping Co. Ltd; Blue-Start Investment, U.K.; Blue-Star Services
Co., Ltd; Greenview International Co., Ghana; Greenview Development Co., Ltd; Dansa Foods
Ltd., since 1977; Alsan Insurance Brokers Ltd.; Dangote Ginnery Ltd; Dangote Agro-Sacks Ltd;
Head, panel on Ports decongestion in 2001; chairman Executive Jets Services; Salamed Ventures
Ltd., Barewa Foods Co. Ltd., Dangote Chemical Co. ltd; Kogi Investment Co. Ltd; Dangote
Farm Ltd; Masada Agric Machinery Co. Ltd; Kura Holdings Ltd; chairman Board of Directors of
Obajana Cement Plc, Obajana, Kogi State; Savannah Sugar Company Ltd., Numan, Adamawa
State; Benue Cement Plc, Gboko, Benue State.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce; NACCIMA; Kano Chapter
of Commerce and Industry; Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Zik Prize for Professional Leadership, 1998; International
Honorary Award of the Ahmadu Bello, by Arewa Research and Publication, 1999; one of the 20
most outstanding CEOs in Corporate Nigeria, Vanguard Annual Award for Managerial
excellence, 2002; Most Respected C.E.O. of the Year, by Price Water House Coopers/
BusinessDay, 2005; Cross River Roll of Honours Award, best Entrepreneur and Philanthropist of
the year, by Governor Donald Duke, Cross River State, 2002; Officer of the Order of the Niger
(OON); Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), 2005; Federal Government of Nigeria,
1998. Best Indigenous Shipper in Nigeria, 2000; First Ever Fellowship Award, by Lagos State
Polytechnic, 2002; Entrepreneur of the Year, Thisday Awards, 2006; Best CEO of the Year, 11th
Annual Thisday Awards; HonoraryDoctorate Degree, Federal University of Technology, Akure,
October 2002; Doctors of Science in Business Management (D.Sc. Honoris Causa), by
University of Calabar, Cross River State, 2003.
Name: DANIEL, Chief Otunba Justus Olugbenga

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 6, 1956; Ibadan.
Home Town: Omu Ijebu
State of Origin: Ogun.
Education: St James Primary School, 1962, I.C.C Practicing School, 1964; Baptist Boys High
School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 1969-73; University of Lagos, Lagos State, 1975-79; 1980-81.
Career: Deputy Managing Director H.F., Managing Director Kresta Laurel Ltd; elected
Governor, Ogun State, since 2003.
Institutional MembeshiNigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Management;
Institute of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Directors; Ikoyi Club.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Governor of the year at the 7th Annual City Awards for
Excellence, Transparency; The Best Performing Governor's award, 2003; MKO prize for
Leadership; Award of Excellence by Yoruba Council of Elders, 2004; Nobles International
Award, by West African International Magazine, 2004; Governor of the Year, Thisday 10th
Anniversary Award, 2004; Best Governance Award, by Institute of Directors, 2005; Most
Oustanding Southern Governor's Award, by City People 8th edition, 2005; Winner, National
Primary Education Productivity Merit Award, 2005, Doctor of Science, Engineering (Honoris
Causua) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2006; Fesojoye of Ife, 1992; Otunba Adeoti
of Omu, 1993; Otunba Obalofin of Ijebuland, 2005.
Hobbies: Reading, current affairs.
Address: Daniels Court, 376A, Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos.
E-mail: daniel@krestalaurel.com.ng;
Telephone: 01-4966939;
Name: DANIEL, Dr. (Mr.) James Olorunmeye
Academic & Professional Qualification: BLS, M.A.L.S, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 31, 1948; Iyamoye.
Home Town: Iyamoye
Education: St. Paul's Anglican School, Iyawoye, Kogi State, 1957-62; Niger Baptist College,
Minna, 1963-67; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76; The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor Michigan, U.S.A, 1980-83.
Career: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1977-90; National Institute for Pharmaceutical
Development, 1990-91; Librarian National Mathematical Centre, Abuja.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association; American Library Association;
American Association of Information Scientists; The University of Michigan Beta Phi Mu (an
International Scholars Society of the U of M; Council, Kogi State University; Standing
Committee of IFLA for Africa; West Africa Librarians Association; International Federation of
Library Associations; president, Nigerian Library Association; president, Unique Club; Iyawoye
Development Association; A strong member and officer of the Baptist Church Fellowship;
Recognition & Achievements: Beta Phi Mu (1983); Publication: "And It Came to Pass" ABU,
1987; over 40 Learned Journal Articles on Library and Information Science; Maiyegun of
Iyawoye; Banon-gbalu of Ile Oluji.
Hobbies: driving, reading, travelling
Address: 9, Patrice Lumumba Street, Asokoro District, Abuja
E-mail: jimidaniel@yahoo.com.
Name: DANIEL, Ibrahim

Profession: civil servant, accountant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA., M.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 10, 1965; Kwali.
State of Origin: FCT, Abuja
Education: LEA Primary School, Kwali, Abuja, 1974-79; Muazu Ibrahim Commercial
Secondary School, Kontagora, Niger State, 1979-84; Niger State College of Education, 1985-88;
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, 1999-2003; 2003-04; University of Calabar, 2005.
Career: Teacher, Government College, Izom, Niger State, 1988-89; Accountant, FCT Primary
School Management Board, Garki, Abuja, 1989-95; Budget Officer, Primary Education Board,
Abuja, 1999-2005; World Bank Project Auditor, FCT UBE Project I, since July 2005; director,
Finance and Supply, FCT Universal Basic Education Board, Abuja, since 2005.
Institutional Membership: Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria; Institute of Cost and
Management Accountants of Nigeria; Institute of National Accountants of Nigeria; fellow,
Institute of Treasury Management and Financial Accountants of Nigeria.
Name: DANIEL, George Asuquo

Profession: Nigerian economist
Home Town: Ikot Uyo Nsit, Eastern Nsit, Etinan Division.
State of Origin: Cross River State.
Education: Catholic School, Ikot Inyang, 1935-38, St Joseph's School, Anua-Uyo, 1939-40,
Holy Trinity College, Abak, 1943-46, Teachers' Training College, Unia Inyang, 1948, University
of Hull, England, 1953-57
Career: teacher, 1949-53, permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
1968-71, permanent secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, 1971-72, permanent secretary,
Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Town Planning, Calabar, 1972, later elected senator for Uyo,
1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Great Nigerian People's Party, 1978-83.
Hobbies: soccer, lawn tennis, music, dancing
Address: 10, May Slessor Street, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 2162.
Name: DANIEL, John

Profession: bilingual economist, administrator
Education: University of Grenoble, France, 1974-75; Royal Institute of Public Administration,
London, 1978.
Career: Clerk, Premier's Office, Enugu, 1962-67; Senior Assistant Secretary, Department of
Establishments and Training, Cross Riv-ers State Public Service, 1975-79; Under Secretary,
Economic Department, Cabinet Office, Calabar; Secretary, Capital Projects Committee, 1979-
81; Secretary, Department of Parastatals, Office of Governor, Calabar, 1981-83; Principal
Secretary and Administrative Assistant to Secretary to the military Government and Head of
Service, 1983-85; Assistant Director/Head, Public Service, Research and Policy Analysis
Department, Cabinet Office, 1985-89; Deputy Director, Political Department, Military
Governor's Office, 1988-89; Director, Political Department, 1991-92; Director General, Political
Department, Governor's Office and Director General/Sole Administrator, Local Government
Pension Board, Uyo, 1992-94; Part-time Lecturer, French Department, University of Calabar,
1977-79; returning officer, General Elections, 1983; electoral officer, General Elections, 1979;
secretary, Personnel and Assistant, Sharing Committee between Cross River and Akwa Ibom
State, 1987; Resource Personnel, Centre for Democratic Studies, Abuja, 1989-91; chairman, Ikot
Ekpene Urban Ward II, Electricity Project Committee
Instituitionla Membership: Permanent Secretary, patron, Association of French Language
Teachers, Akwa Ibom State; Association of Retired Directors General; Nigerian Economic
Society; Nigerian Institute of Management.
Hobbies: Social survey, reading, music.
Address: P.O. Box 659, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: DANIEL, Manassa Buteyeremi Tabwar-ake

Home Town: Banjiram
State of Origin: Gongola
Education: Guyuk Sudan United Mission (SUM) Primary School, 1944-47, Numan SUM
Senior Primary School, 1948-49, Yola Middle School, 1950-51, Bauchi Teachers' College, 1952-
53, Katsina College, 1955-56, Nigerian College of Science and Technology, 1960, Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1961-62, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, USA, 1978 (Diploma in Administration).
Career: teacher, Numan, 1954-59, assistant district officer, Northern Nigeria, 1962-68,
administrative officer, North-Eastern State, 1968-70, provincial secretary, Bauchi Province,
1970-73, chief inspector, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), North Eastern State, 1973-74,
secretary, FESTAC International Secretariat, 1974-75, chief administrative officer, Gombe
Agricultural Project, 1975, permanent secretary, Gongola State, 1976-79, chairman, Gongola
State Transport Corporation, 1980-82, chairman, NYSC, Gongola State, also in private business
until 1983, elected senator, Gongola State, October-December 1983; field organising secretary,
United Middle Belt Congress, 1956-59.
Institutional Membership: member and state chairman, Great Nigerian People's Party,
Gongola State, 1980-81, National Party of Nigeria, 1982-83; American Institute of Personnel
Management.
Recognition & Achievements: traditional titles: Wazirin Longuda, 1959, Sarkin Yakin
Numan, 1961.
Hobbies: boating, hunting.
Address: No 12 Police Round About, Jimeta-Yola Road, Yola, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: DANIELS, Mervyn Malami Yeo

Profession: surveyor, university teacher
Home Town: Zuru.
State of Origin: Kebbi.
Education: St. Matthias' Catholic School, Lafia, Lagos, 1948-51; Remo Secondary School,
Sagamu, 1951-57; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1962-68; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1971-73.
Career: Western State School Board, Ibadan, 1968-70; Pupil Surveyor, 1970; Federal Civil
Service, 1970-85; Senior Land Resources Officer, 1983; Senior Lecturer, Sokoto State
Polytechnic, Sokoto, 1985-87; Principal Lecturer, 1988-91; Chief Consultant, University of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1993-94; Principal Lecturer, The Polytechnic, Birnin
Kebbi, since 1995; Chief Consultant, Maldan Surveys, 1991-94; Chief Surveyor, Ministry of
Works, Birnin- Kebbi, 1994-95.
Institutional Membership: Surveyors Council of Nigeria, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors.
Hobbies: Reading, jogging.
Address: Quarter A10, Polytechnic Permanent Site, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Name: DANIYAN, Chief Silas Bandele

Profession: economist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: CON, B.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 28, 1930.
Home Town: Mopa.
Education: Baptist School, Mopa; Middle School, Okene; Barewa College, Zaria; University of
Hull, England.
Career: Managing Director Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, 1964-76; former chairman
Cappa and D'alberto; Minister National Planning, Federal Military Government, 1993-94,
chairman International Paints West African Plc, Ikeja, Lagos, Carnaudmetalbox Nigeria Plc, 1,
Metal Box Road, Ogba, Lagos, Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management.
Institutional Membership: defunct National Party of Nigeria; gubernatorial aspirant, defunct
Social Democratic Party, 1991.
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Niger, 2001; Ojomu of Mopa.
Hobbies: swimming, walking.
Name: DANIYAN, Dr. Muhammed Abdullahi

Profession: geophysicist, university teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc , M.Sc , Ph.D.
Home Town: Bida
Education: Umaru Sanda Ndayako, Bida, 1957-60; Sabongida, Bida, 1961-63; Government
College, Bida, 1964-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-78; Southern Methodist
University, Dallas, USA, 1981-83.
Career: Rector, The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, 1991-97; Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of
Technology, Minna, since 1997; Society of Exploration Geophysicists, USA, 1976.
Institutional Membership: European Association of Exploration Geophysicists, 1980;
American Geophysical Union, 1980; Association of Geo-scientists for International
Development, 1985; treasurer, Nigerian Association of Geophyscists in Exploration and
ResearChairman, Council of Nigerian Institute of Physics, 1986.
Recognitions & Achievements: Honorary Citizen, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling.
Address: 6 Aliyu Makama Road, GRA, Minna.
Phone: 066-223048.
Name: DANIYAN, Silas Bamidele

Profession: Nigerian administrator, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc.
Home Town: Mopa.
Education: Baptist School, Mopa, Okene Middle School, Kaduna College, University of Hull,
England.
Career: district officer, Jemaa Federation and Zaria, assistant secretary, Federal Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, 1960-61, private secretary to the Governor-General, secretary, Cabinet
Office Executive Council, Northern Nigeria, 1963, permanent secretary, Ministry of Justice,
Northern Region, 1964, controller of Operations, Nigerian Industrial Development Bank
(NIDB), later general manager and managing director, NIDB until 1976, appointed director,
UAC of Nigeria Ltd, also director, Cappa & D'Alberto, director, United Nigeria Textiles Ltd,
director, Zamfara Textiles Ltd, director, African Alliance Insurance and director, SBD Ltd
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria until 1983.
Recognition & Achievements: traditional titles: Ojomu of Mopa, Obarafon of Amuro.
Address: Ojomu's Lodge, Post Office Mopa, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: DANJUMA, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Yakubu

Profession: retired soldier, businessman, shipping executive, administrator; minister
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCON.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 9, 1937, Takum
Education: Takum Elementary School, 1944-50; St. Bartholomew's Primary School, Wusasa,
1950-52; Benue Provincial Secondary School (now Government College), Katsina-Ala, 1953-58;
Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1959-60; Nigerian Military Training
Centre, Kaduna, 1960.
Career: Mons Officer Cadet Training School, Aldershot, UK, 1961; School of Infantry, Hythe
and Westminster, UK, 1962; Special Warfare Centre (Psychological Warfare Course), Fort
Bragg, North Carolina, USA, 1963; British Army Staff College, Camberley, UK, 1967; Joined
the Nigerian Army in 1960 and served as a Company Commander, United Nations (UN), Peace
Keeping Force, Congo, 1961 and 1962; Company Commander, Nigerian Army Contingent to
Tanzania, 1964; Staff Officer, Grade 11, Nigerian Army Headquarters, 1964-66; Commanding
Officer, 4th Battalion, Nigerian Army, 1966-67; Commander, First Sector, I Division, N.A,
1967-68; General Staff Officer, Grade I, 1 Division, N.A, 1968-70; chairman Special Military
Tribunal to Trinidad and Tobago, 1970-71; GOC, 3rd Division, N.A, 1971-75; Chief of Army
Staff, Nigerian Army, 1975-79; Retired from the Nigerian Army as a Lt.-Gen., on October 2,
1979; Director National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, 1979-82; chairman
Nigeria-America Line; Chairman, Comet Shipping Agencies; Director Ideal Flour Mills;
Nigerian Eagle Flour Mills; SCOA Nigeria Ltd; Michelin Motor Tyre Services Ltd; chairman
Defence Industries Corporation; Universal Trust Bank of Nigeria plc; Tati Hotels, Jos; World
Trade Africa Forum; National Revenue Mobilisation and Allocation Commission, March 1988;
Sahel Publishing and Printing Company Ltd, Lagos; vice-chairman Muritala Mohammed
Foundation, 2002; Minister Defence, since 1999.
Recognition & Achievements: Abonta of Wukari; Ochiagha of Obowu, Etiti, Imo State, 1988;
Head presidential Policy Advisory Committee, 1990; Grand Commander of the Order of the
Niger, 1979; Honoured in the Republic of Benin and Somalia, 1979; Poland, 1980.
Hobbies: classical and jazz Music, horse-riding.
Address: 19, Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, or 14B, Jabi Road, P. O. Box 1597,
Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Name: DANKABO, Alhaji (Dr.) Adamu Muhammadu

Profession: businessman, airline operator, administrator.
Home Town: Kabo
Education: Korani Schools, Primary School, Provincial Secondary School, (now Rumfa
College), 1957-61; Federal Training Centre, Kaduna, 1962; B.O.A.C. Flight Training School,
London, 1974.
Career: International Flight Steward, Nigeria Airways; Station Manager, Nigeria Airways,
Sokoto, 1996; District/Station Manager, Nigeria Airways, Monrovia, Liberia; Area Sales
Representative, Northern States, Nigeria Airways, Kano; District Manager, Nigeria Airways,
Enugu; Chairman/Chief Executive, Kabo Travels Limited, 1975, later Kabo Air Limited, 1981
and Kabo Holdings Limited, comprising Durbar Hotel, Kaduna, Kabo Oil, (an Oil Service
Company); Kabo Industry; Kabo Investments; Kabo Tours; Maigorma Insurance Brokers;
Consul General, Nigerian Embassy, Republic of Iceland, 1982;
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Chartered Institute of Transport.
Recognition & Achievements: Honorary Award of the Nigerian Business Roc; Merit Award
for Excellent Services to the Society, Kano State Government, 1992, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
University, Bauchi, 1997.
Address: Kano, Kano State.
Name: DANKOFA, Yusuf

Profession: legal practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB, LL.M, BL.
Home Town: Kano.
Education: Omolewa Nursery Primary Institution, Orita Meta, Ibadan, 1969-75; Ahmadiyya
Grammar School, (now Anwar Islam College), Eleyele, Ibadan, 1975-80; University of Sokoto,
(now Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University) 1981-83, Nigeria Law School, 1987-88.
Career: National Youth Service Corps, Pupil Tutor, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1988-80; assistant
Lecturer, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1988-93,
Lecturer II, 1993-96; Lecturer 1, 1996-98; founder and Principal Partner, Yusuf Dankofa and
Co., Kaduna.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: The Nigeria Judiciary and Travails of Justice -
Law Journal of Law Society; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, (1992), 1 Abu LSJ; Towards A
Standard Legal Education, (1993), 2 Abu LSJ; Law As a Tool for Societal Development: The
Islamic Law Option (1997) 3 Abu LSJ; The Cost of Corruption the Nigerian State, (1998) 4 Abu
LSJ.
Hobbies: teaching, swimming, music.
Name: DANKARO, Chief Sunday

Profession: industrialist.
State of Origin: Minna,
Education: Kaduna College, Kaduna, Nigeria, 1944-47, Co-operative College, Loughborough,
UK, 1953-57; chief marketing officer, Northern Nigeria Marketing Board, 1963-69, chairman,
Specomill Textiles Limited, Ikeja. Nigeria, chairman, Universal Steels Limited, Lagos;
chairman, Fimcon Limited, Ikeja, Lagos, chairman, South Pacific Chemical and Plastic
Engineering Company Limited, Ikeja, director, Inter-Continental Assurance Company Limited,
director, Johnson Products of Nigeria Limited, Oregun, Lagos
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Nigerian Football Association, 1974;
Recognition & Achievements: Officer, the Order of the Niger, 1978; Suma Takum; honorary
degrexternal examiner Doctor of Law, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 1989.
Hobbies: football.
Address: Specomill Textiles Limited, 1, Awosika Avenue, PO Box 149, Ikeja, Lagos.
Telephone: 900961.
Name: DANLADI, Alhaji Yakubu

Profession: banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.B.A, PhD.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 2, 1962; Likoro.
Home Town: Likoro; Kudan LGA
State of Origin: Kaduna.
Education: Aminu L.E.A. Sabo Gari, Zaria, 1972-77; GS.S, Kafanchan, 1977-82; S.B.S.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982-83; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1983-86; 1990-92;
St. Clements University, Australia, 1998-2000.
Career: Continental Merchant Bank Plc, 1986-90; New Africa Merchant Bank 1990-92;
Director - General Bureau for Youth and Sports, Kaduna, 1992; Director - General Special
Duties, Governors Office, Kaduna State, 1993; md/ ceo. Kaduna Investment Company, 1993;
Kaduna Mortgage Finance Company Ltd. 1993-98; Talafon Payphones Ltd. since 1998.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Economic Society; Nigerian Institute of Management;
fellow, Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria; Institute of Corporate Executives of
Nigeria; Peoples Democratic Party.
Hobbies: Reading. Lecturing.
E-mail: Talafon@skannet.com.ng; yamal@cyberspace.net.ng.
Address: Nos. l&2, Yakubu Danladi Street, Hayin Ojo, Sabo Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State.
Name: DANMADAMI, Muhammed

Profession: retired police officer, administrator. Farmer.
Home Town: Azare
Education: Azare Elementary School, Bauchi State, 1943-47; Bauchi Middle School, 1948-49;
Barewa College, Zaria, 1949-54; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria,
1955-57; Southern Police College of Nigeria, 1958-59; West Riding Constabulary Detective
Training School, Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK, and the War Office, London, 1960-67; International
Police Academy, Washington D.C. USA, 1970.
Career: Joined the Nigeria Police Force, 1958; Sub-Inspector, Nigeria Police Force, Kano,
1959; assistant Superintendent of Police. 1960; Adviser, Native Authority Police Force, Sokoto,
1961; the First Police Aid de Camp (ADC) to Governor of defunct Northern Nigeria, Sir Kashim
Ibrahim, 1962; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Admm), Force Headquarters, Lagos;
commissioner of Police, defunct North Eastern State, Bauchi, Kano and Kaduna, 1975-80;
assistant Inspector-General of Police, NPF, Lagos, 1981; Deputy Inspector-General of Police,
Nigeria Police Force, 1982; retired voluntarily from the Police Force, 1983; chairman First Bank
of Nigeria Limited, since 1985; of the National Institute; president Alumni Association, National
Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.
Institutional Membership: Board of Governors, National Institute for Policy and Strategic
Studies, Bauchi State Advisory Committee, Bauchi State MAMSER Advisory Committee;
chairman Bauchi State Committee for the Selection of the best Local Government for 1988;
member Industrial Development Appeal Fund Steering Committee, Azare Central Mosque
Appeal Fund Committee; chairman Katagum Emirate Development Appeal Fund Committee;
member National Census Board, 1973, Adejiyi Trade Unions Activities Tribunal, 1976;
International Association of Chiefs of Police, USA, 1970-83; Nigerian Delegation, International
Police Organisation (Interpol), 1983.
Recognitions & Achievements: Sa'in of Katagum, Bauchi State. Commander of the Order of
the Niger (CON) 1983; Nigerian Independence Medal, 1960; Nigeria Police Long Service
Medal, 1970; Republic Medal, 1973; War Medal, 1973; Nigeria Police Medal for Meritorious
Service (NPM), 1975.
Hobbies: horse-riding, reading.
Address: Sarkin Azare Mustafa Road, Azare, Bauchi State.
Name: DANMOLE, Professor Hakeem Olumide Akanni

Profession: historian, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.A, Ph.D.
Education: Jibril Martin Anwar-ul-Islam Grammar School, Iponri, 1961-1966; Ijebu Mushin
College, Ijebu Ode, 1968-69; University of Ibadan, 1970-1974; University of Birmingham
England, 1975-80;
Career:Teachers' College, 1974-75; assistant Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 1976-81; Lecturer II,
1981-83; Lecturer I, 1983-85; senior Lecturer, 1985-89; a-professor 1989-92; professor History,
since 1992.
Institutional Membership: Historical Society of Nigeria; German African Studies Association;
African Studies Association; School of Oriental and African Studies, U.K; Nigerian Association
for Oral History and Traditions.
Recognitions & Achievements: Research fellow, British Academy of Arts, Centre of West
African Studies, University of Birmingham, 1996-99; Second prize Kennedy Essay, 1969; Lagos
State Scholar, 1970-74; University of Ibadan; Lagos State Scholar, 1975-76; University of
Birmingham; Federal Government Scholar, 1979-80; University of Birmingham.
Hobbies: Reading.
Name: DAN-MUSA, Hon. Alhassan

Profession: health practitioner, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: HND.
Home Town: Agwara
Education: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Nsukka.
Career: Theatre Nurse, NEPA Hospital; Treasurer, DPN 1996; State Secretary DPN 1997.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Agwara/Borgu Federal Constituency
on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999.
Hobbies: Music, reading, community service.
Name: DANMUSA, Iro Abubakar
Profession: politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifiations: MPA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 31, 1935; Danmusa
Home Town: Danmusa
Education: University of London; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,1964; 1970; 1975;
University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1972.
Career: Scribe to Chief Accountant, Katsina Native Authority, 1960-69; assistant Secretary to
principal assistant Secretary, North-Central State Government, 1969-76; Principal
Administrative Consultant/Co-ordinator Administrative Management Training Course, 1976-79;
Minister, Social Development, Youth, Sports and Culture/Finance/Aviation/Ministry of Federal
Capital Territory, Abuja, 1979-83; Detained in Kirikiri and Benin Prisons by the General Buhari
led Administration, 1984-85; Farmer, 1985-87; Director, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Ltd.,
Kaduna, 1992-93; chairman Danmusa Community Bank.
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, National Association of Community Banks,
Katsina State Chapter; National Association of Cotton Merchants, Katsina State Chapter; Board
of Trustees, Dutsimma General Hospital; member National Constitutional Conference, 1994-95;
Presidential Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution; U.N.C.P. and co-founded,
Group 18 (G18) and later Group 34 (G34), 1995-98; National Republican Convention, 1988-92;
National Steering Committee, Peoples Democratic Party, Convener for Katsina State, National
vice-chancellorhairman North West Zone/Deputy national chairman, North.
Hobbies: Reading, politics.
Address: Danmusa, Danmusa lga, Katsina State.
Name: DAN-PRINCEWILL, Fafaa

Profession: lawyer, businessman
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 14, 1954.
Home Town: Buguma.
Education: Primary and Secondary School, Ibadan, Lagos, Kaduna and Port Haroourt;
University of Lagos; University of Minnesota.
Career: Special Assistant to Chief Joseph Wayas Second Republic; Special Assistant to Minister
of Finance; Private Business, since 1983; director of Allstates Trust Bank; and many other
companies.
Hobbies: Night club management, reading, music and computer.
Name: DANRANGI, Alhaji Mohammadu

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed.
Home Town: Danrangi
State of Origin: Niger State
Education: Rijau Elementary School, 1958-61, Senior Primary School, Kontagora, 1962-64,
Bida Teachers' College, 1966-70, College of Education, Sokoto, 1971-74, College of Education,
Newport, Wales, 1976-78.
Career: teacher, Dukku Primary School, later teacher, Gigiyan Memorial College, Sokoto,
teacher, Government Secondary School, Rijau, elected member and speaker, Niger State House
of Assembly for Rijau West, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: gardening, swimming, reading.
Address: Danrangi, Niger State, Nigeria.
Name: DANSA, Hon. Audu

Profession: teacher, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc.
Home Town: Kaura, Kaura LGA
Career: teacher, member House of Representatives for Kaura Federal Constituency on the
Platform of Peoples' Democratic Party since 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, counseling the youths, sports.
Address: Kauru Local Government, Kaduna.
Name: DANSADAU, Senator Saidu Muhammed

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed., PA
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 20, 1953; Dansadau.
Home Town: Dansadau, Maru LGA
Education: Dansadau Primary School, 1963-69; College of Arts and Arabic studies, Sokoto,
1970-74; Usman Danfodio University, 1983-85; A.B.U. Zaria, 1987-88.
Career:Primary School Teacher, 1974-75; Post Primary School Teacher, 1978-80; assistant
Lecturer 1985-86; Sokoto State National Party of Nigeria Publicity Secretary, 1980-81; Secretary
Sokoto State National Party of Nigeria, 1981-83; Northern States Co-ordinator choice, 1992;
Umaru Shinkafi Presidential Campaign Organization; delegate. National Constitutional
Conference 1994: Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria. since 1999
Institutional Membership: Alhuda Old Boys Association, since 1999; National Party of
Nigeria, Sokoto State Publicity Secretary; Sokoto State Secretary, 1981-83.
Hobbies: badminton and reading of economic books.
Address: No.8 Anka Road GRA Gusau.
Telephone: 063-2022453, 09-2310068, 062-239050; 063-20245, 063-203143.
Name: DANSUMAILA, Alhaji Bello Mohammed

Profession: accountant, Banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifiation: B.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 24, 1959; Sumaila.
Education: Sumaila Primary School, 1965-70; Government College, (now Rumfa College,
Kano), 1971-75; Bayero University, Kano, 1978-82; Other training Courses attended are:
Commercial Loans to Business, 1990; Effective Management Course, 1991; Advanced
Accounting & Management, Coopers & Lybrand, Lagos, 1991; Computer Appreciation Course,
1991; Human Resource Management Course, ICON Training School, Lagos, 1991; Treasury
Management Course, 1992; International Trade, ETB Training School, Lagos, 1993;
Career: Internal Auditor 1, Kano Health Management Board, 1983-84; assistant Chief
Accountant, Eurorgans Nigeria Limited, Lagos, 1984-85; Principal Accountant, Kano
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, Zone II, 1984-86; Zonal Chief Accountant,
1986-87; Headquarters Chief Stores, and Management Accountant, 1987-89; Head, Treasury,
ICON Limited, Merchant Bankers, Kano Branch, 1989-91; Deputy Manager, Equitorial Trust
Bank, Kano Branch, 1991-92; Manager, Equitorial Trust Bank, Kano Branch, 1992-93; senior
Manager, Devcom Merchant Bank, Kano, 1994-95; Director Federal Civil Service and e-
Director National Centre or Women Development, The Presidency, 1995-99; Director Federal
Ministry of Internal Affairs, 1999; Recalled to the Centre for Women Development, 1999;
Director Personnel Management, Federal Ministry of Information, 2000; Director of Finance and
Supplies, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, 2001; Federal Ministry of
Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties, since 2004.
Institutional Membership: Committee on Africa First Lady's Peace Mission, Committee, First
Lady's Economic Community of West African States Peace Mission, Family Support Basic
Education Programme.
Recognition & Achievments: Sarkin Sumaila, Sumaila lga., Kano State,
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, meeting with learned people.
Address: Daurawa Quarters, off Maiduguri Road, Kano State.
Telephone: 076-663481; 090-802959, 801191.
Name: DANTARO, Abraham Audu

Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB.
Home Town: Pauda.
Education: Pauda Elementary School, Ahmadu Maikwato Senior Primary School, Keffi, Abuja
Secondary School, 1966-70, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Diploma in Law).
Career: teacher, Gurku Primary School, accounts clerk, Keffi Local Authority Treasury,
registrar, Upper Area Court, Keffi, area court judge, Keffi, commissioner for Animal and
Forestry Resources, Plateau State, October 1979, later commissioner for Housing and
Environment, Plateau State until 1983, detained, January-October 1984.
Hobbies: Reading, music, travelling.
Address: Pauda, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DANTATA, Alhassan

Profession: businessman
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1880, Bebeji.
Career: He took after his mother, who was a trader; he went into kolanut as well as groundnut
trade and built a network of trading posts around West Africa, stretching to Kumasi, Ghana,
Kano and other major commercial cities in Nigeria. He shipped kolanut to Nigeria by sea; was
particularly prospered by the great groundnut boom of 1912. By 1917-18 he was the main
supplier of groundnuts to the Royal Niger Company. On his way to Mecca for the hajj, he
stopped in Britain where he was presented to King George V. He continued to spread and
strengthen his network of trading posts without necessarily diversifying into other products
beyond kolanuts and groundnuts. At a time, he was the second in importance among the licensed
buying agents of the marketing board for groundnuts. He was perhaps the wealthiest man in
Nigeria when he died, owning about 60 percent of the groundnut pyramids in Kano at a time. He
founded, with other merchants, the Kano Citizens' Trading Company, for industrial undertakings.
The group was able to start Nigeria's first textile mill in Kano in 1950, He was appointed a
director of the Railway Corporation.
Name: DANTATA, Sagga

Profession: Engineer, oil executive, businessman.
Education: Graduated as an Engineer , USA.
Career: Worked with Dangote Industries; Managing Director Dangote Transport; retired;
Founder, MRS Ltd; chairman/ceo., since 1993.
Hobbies: polo, music
Name: DANTORO, Alhaji Haliru
Profession: businessman, administrator
Home Town: Old Bussa
State of Origin: Kwara State
Education: Old Bussa Primary School, 1945-50, Provincial Secondary School, Ilorin, 1951-56,
Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1956-59, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-71 (Diploma
in Administration, 1971); local government council secretary, 1958-62, local government
secretary, 1963-66, local government councillor, 1966-68, administrative secretary, 1969-71,
civil commissioner in Military Government, 1971-75, chairman, Borgu Local Government
Council, 1975, chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian Herald newspaper, chairman, Niger River
Basin Development Authority, 1976-79, chairman, Nigerian Paper Mills Ltd, 1980-83, minister
of Federal Capital Territory, October-December 1983, detained, 1984-85
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN) until 1983, former chairman, NPN,
Kwara State Branch, former member, National Executive Committee, NPN, former member,
National Finance Committee, NPN, NPN gubernatorial candidate, Kwara State, 1983; part-time
chairman, Kwara State Scholarship Board, 1969-71, chairman, Dantoro Panel on Creation of
Local Governments in Kwara State, 1976, Land Use and Plot Allocation Committee, Abuja
Recognitions & Achievements: Ciroma of Borgu.
Hobbies: bird watching, hunting, photography, swimming, table tennis
Address: Dantoro Lodge, Sabo, New Bussa, Kwara State, Nigeria or Plot 10, 1376, 5 Star
Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: DAN-ZAKI, Mu'azu Ahmed

Profession: electronics Engineer, administrator
Academic & Professioinal Qualifications: B.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 28, 1943.
Home Town: Kankara
State of Origin: Katsina State
Education: Government College, Kaduna, 1957-61, Federal School of Science, Lagos, 1962-63;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-67.
Career: Principal Engineer , Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria) (FRCN), Kaduna, 1975-77; Head, Department of Electrical Engineering,
1978-79; Executive Chairman, Rural Electricity Board, Kaduna, 1979-83; Director, College of
Science and Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1985-86; Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1986.
Recognition & Achievements: publications: Distance Education, ICATVE, Italy, Turin, 1980.
Hobbies: Photography, lawn tennis, computer.
Name: DAPCHI, Altai, Mohammed Kajiyama

Profession: public servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: NPIA, mni
Home Town: Guba, Busari District
Education: Dapchi Elementary School, Dapchi, Busari District, 1945-57; Yerwa Senior Primary
School, Maiduguri Borno State, 1958-59; Government College Maiduguri Borno State, 1960-64;
Mount St. Michael's College Aliade, Benue State 1965-71; Research Institute for Management
Science, The Netherlands 1971-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Institute of Administration, Zaria,
Kaduna State, 1979-80; University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1981-82; 1982-84.
Career: Teacher, Government College, Maiduguri, 1967-70; Commercial Officer, Borno State
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, 1970-78; Secretary, Caretaker Committee, Damaturu lga.,
Borno State 1978-79; senior assistant Secretary, Borno State Government House, 1980-81;
Under-Secretary, Commerce and Tourism, Borno State, 1984; chairman Borno State Essential
Commodity Committee 1984-85; Secretary Pilgrims' Welfare Board, Borno State, 1986-87;
Secretary of Works and Housing, Borno State, 1988-89; commissioner Borno State Ministry of
Commerce, Industry and Tourism, 1990; Borno State, Ministry of Education, 1990-91; Director -
General Yobe State Ministry of Finance, 1992-93; commissioner Yobe State Ministry of Health,
1994-95; Director - General Yobe State Civil Service Commission, 1995-97; permanent
secretary Yobe State Ministry of Education, since 1997.
Institutional Membership: National Institute, 1993.
Hobbies: Reading and travelling.
Address: Shiekh Ibrahim Saleh Street, Gwange 1, Maiduguri.
Telephone: 076-235973, 233520.
Name: DAPPA-BIRIYE, Chief Harold

Profession: elder Stateman, nationalist, frontline politician, businessman.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON, LL.D, FHSN, JP.
Daste of Birt September, 1920.
Education: Kings College, Lagos.
Career: Had worked in various places ranging from the public to the organised private sector of
the economy; Founder/president-General, Niger/Delta Congress; the Congress Advocated the
break down of the regions into States which led to the creation of Henry Willink Commission of
Enquiry; attended all the pre-independence Constitutional Conferences in London; champion of
minority rights and fundamental human rights which became entrenched into the Nigerian
Constitution.
Institutional Membership: national chairman South-South Peoples Congress.
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger
Address: 9, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Name: DARA, AlIsah Bwari

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 12, 1958; Bwari.
Home Town: Bwari; Bwari Area Council LGA
State of Origin: Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Education: Bwari Primary School, 1965-71; Government Teacher College, Suleja, 1972-76;
Kaduna Polytechnic, 1981-88.
Career: Teacher, Suleja LGA, 1976-78; Technical Assistant Ministry of Works & Housing,
Suleja, 1980-81; Assistant Estate Officer, Suleja, 1982-84; Estate Officer, Minna, 1984-86;
Higher Estate Officer, Ministry of Works & Housing, Minna, 1986-89; Assistant National
Publicity Secretary, NNC 1989.
Institutional Membership: Governing Board, National Research Institute for Chemical
Technology; National Code of Ethics Committee, Peoples Democratic Party; State chairman
National Republican Convention, 1990-92; chairman Various Committee, UNCP, 1994-95; Elite
Club, Bwari;
Recognition & Achievements: Muttawallen, Bwari-Abuja, 1990.
Hobbies: Reading novels, football & volleyball.
Address: Near Pilot Science Primary, Bwari, P. O. Box 08, Bwari, Abuja.
Name: DARAH, Professor Godini Gabriel

Profession: academic, journalist, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 22, 1947.
Home Town: Esaba; Ugheli South LGA
Education: Local Authority (now Emoghwe) Primary School, Esaba, 1956-61; St. Vincent's
College, Okwagbe, 1963-67; Federal Government College, Warri, 1968-69; University of
Ibadan, 1970-73, 1973-78.
Career: Teaching Assistant, Department of English, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1974-77;
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Literature in English, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
1978-81; Lecturer II, 1981-83; Lecture 1, 1983-86; Senior, Lecturer, Department of Literature in
English, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1986-91; visiting professor African Folklore,
Department of African-American Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts,
USA, since 1992; Editorial Page Editor, The Guardian Newspapers Ltd, 1999-2001; chairman
Editorial Board, The Guardian Newspapers Ltd, 1999-2001; professor Head of Department of
English & Literary Studies, Delta State University, Abraka, since 200; Special Adviser on Public
Communication to Delta State Government, 2003; Chief of Staff, Delta State Government, since
2005; chairman GP Treasurelake Ltd., Lagos; Director Radio Jeremi Ltd, Warri, Delta State,
Environment Watch, Effurun, Delta State.
Institutional Membership: Editorial Board, Nigerian Academy of Arts, Science and
Technology, 1976-80; chairman Academic Staff Union of Universities, Obafemi Awolowo
University branch, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 1984-85; Part-time Lecturer, Department of English,
Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, 1986-87; member Post-graduate Board,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Editorial Board, Ife studies on African Literature and
Arts; editorial consultant, Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, 1989-91; Editorial Board, Daily Times,
1989-92; Board of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, 1991-95 Governing
Board, John FELLOW, Kennedy International School, Effurun Delta State, 1991-98; chairman
Editorial Board, Daily Times of Nigeria 1992-95; member United Nations Media Committee on
Development 1994-98; Delta Environment Network, Delta Business Association International
Society for Folk Narrative ResearChairman, president Nigerian Folkore Society, 1988-95;
member Association of Nigerian Authors International Board of Books of Young People,
Nigerian Institute for Public Relations; Delta State Think Tank on development, 1999 vice-
president. Nigeria-Korea Friendship Association, since 1996; defunct Socialist Party Workers,
Farmers and Youth, SPWFY; Urhobo Social Club, Lagos.
Recognition & Achievements: Mid Western Region scholarship, 1963-67; Federal Government
Bursary for Post-graduate Studies, 1973-77; Publication: Co-author, Proceeding. of the
International Symposium on African Literature Before and After the 1986 Nobel Prize, Centre
for Black and African Arts and Civilisation, Lagos, 1991; A Legacy in Leadership, GP
Treasurelake Ltd., Lagos, 1997; Ideological Orphanage, the Intelligentsia and Literary
Development in Colonial Nigeria, Ife Monographs on Literature and Criticism, No. 1, 1984;
Nigeria, The Investors Treasureland, Lumumba Memorial Bookhouse, Lagos, 1997; The
Struggle Against Oppression, a review of the premiere of Fern Osofian's play, Morountodun,
Positive Review, a review of culture and society in African, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1981; Black Bookfair
on the Movie, a report of the First International Bookfair on Radical Black and Third World
Books, London; The Dawn, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1982.
Hobbies: travelling, writing, singing, dancing observing nature
E-mail: ggdarah@yahoo.com.
Name: DARAMOLA, Dr. (Chief) Ayodeji

Profession: lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.S, M.S, Ph.D; MNUFST MNIM.
Education: Ekiti-Parapo College, Ido, Ekiti, 1966-72: Howard University, Washington D.C,
USA, 1976-84.
Career: Admin, Officer, Western Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation House, Ibadan. 1974-75;
Co-ordinator, Howard University Graduate Student Government University Centre, Howard
University, USA, 1980-82: Graduate Assistant; Office of the Associate Dean, School of Human
Ecology, Howard University, USA, 1980-84; assistant professor University of the District of
Columbia, USA, 1985-86; Lecturer II, Dept. of Food Technology, Costab, University of Lagos,
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 1986-88; general manager FEMBAK Nigeria Ltd., Ikeja,
Lagos, 1989-91; Trust House Holdings Ltd, Lagos, 1991-92; gm/ceo. Equator Finance &
Securities Ltd, Lagos 1992-1993; general manager Rockville Savings and Loans Ltd., 1993-95;
Managing Director/CEO Kafod Investments Ltd. 1995-2000; gm/ ceo. Ekiti State Community
Based Poverty Reduction Agency, Ekiti State, since 2000; chairman Dept. of Food Technology
Industrial Training Committee
Institutional Membership: Unilag Tax Force in Harmonization in Unit Course System;
COSTAB Junior Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee; UNAAB Admissions
Committee; Co-ordinator, UNAAB Siwes Unit; Representative, UNAAB, Abeokuta Zonal Lawn
Tennis Association; dir/sec Board, Ekiti State Community-Based Poverty Reduction Agency,
since 1995; Corporate Alliance and General Insurance Co. Ltd., 1992;
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: The Food and Nutrition Situation in Nigeria:
Background, Agriculture and Marketing, Overview of National Nutritional Planning in Eleven
Developing Countries and Kerala State, Marguerite C. Burks,Howard University School of
Human Ecology Publication, Washington D.C.pp 3-9,15-16, 1980; The Food and Nutirtion
situation in Tanzanania.Background, Agriculture and Marketing School of Human Ecology,
publishers, Washington DC.pp 25-29, 1980; Ecology of Malnutrition Among Priamary School
Children in Ondo State of Nigeria,Federation Preceedings, Vol.44.No 4, pg. 937, 1985; Otunba
Atunluse of Ikogosi Land, Ekiti State. December 1, 2001
Hobbies: lawn tennis, soccer, photography and reading
Name: DARAMOLA, Banji M

Profession: electrical Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA,
Home Town: Okemesi-Ekiti
Education: St. Barnabas Primary School, Ilorin, 1952-56; Provincial Secondary School, 1957-
62; Titcombe College, Egbe, Kogi State, 1963-64; Valparaiso University, Indiana, USA, 1965-
69; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1969-71; Northwestern University, Illinois, USA,
1972-75.
Career: General Design Engineer , Commonwealth Edison, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1969-75;
Principal Electrical Engineer , Nigeria Steel Development Authority (now Ajaokuta Steel
Company), 1975-78; Manager, Power Engineering Department of Siemens Nigeria Limited,
1978-83; Chief Promoter and Managing Director of Industries, General Nigeria Limited, since
1983; Managing Partner, Dacons Engineering and Management Consultants, since 1986;
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1969-81.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers, since 1978; Council of
Registered Engineers of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Scholarship Award by African Scholarship Programme of
American Universities, 1965-69; listed, Five Hundred Leaders of Influence, American
Biographical Institute, 1994; International Who's Who of Intellectuals, International
Biographical Centre, Cambridge, March, 1995. Publication:Socio-Economic and Technical
Factors Affecting the Development of Heavy Strategic Industry, Industrial News, The Nigerian
Society of Engineers, Volume 3, No. 1, 1st Quarter, 1989.
Hobbies: gardening, games, tennis, ayo, monopoly, chess.
Address: 28/30, Iju-Ajuwon Road, Ajuwon, P. O. Box 2772, Agege, Lagos,
Name: DARAMOLA, Dr. Clement Adebisi

Academic & Professional Qualiifcations: Ed, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 15, 1956; Ondo
Home Town: Ondo; Ondo West LGA
Education: St. Patrick's Primary School, Ondo, 1962-67; St. Patrick's Grammar School, Ibadan,
1969-73; University of Ibadan, 1978-81; 1983-84; Ondo State University, 1989-92; Adeyemi
College of Education, 1974-77
Career: Head, Department of Science, Divisional Teachers College, Oye Ekiti, 1981-85;
Lecturer, Ondo State College of Education, Ikare-Ekiti, 1985-86; Head, Department of Guidance
and Counselling, Ogun State University, 1975-99; Associate Professor, /acting Director Institute
of Education, Ondo State University, since, 1999
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Institute of Personnel Management of
Nigeria; Counselling Association of Nigeria; International Federation of Psychology; president,
A Club Ondo.
Recognition & Achievements: International Intellectual of the Year 2001; International
Biographical Centre Cambridge, CB1 3QP England; Publication:Introduction to Guidance and
Counselling, Ademoso Publishers, Ilorin, 1990;
Hobbies: Reading, writing, listening to Music, playing chess.
Address: Araromi Quarters, Supare Junction, Akungba-Akoko
E-mail: bisidarn@schoolmail.com
Address: Plot 2, Road 2, Oye Akinnawonu Street, off Brig. Ademulegun Ondo, Ondo State.
Name: DARAMOLA, Dr. David Sola

Profession: lecturer, academic administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D.
Home Town: Ipoti-Ekiti
Education: Seventh Day Adventist School, 1952-58; Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti
State, 1959-63; Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, 1965-67; Federal College of
Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1968-70; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University),
Ile-Ife, 1971-74; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1977-80.
Career: Teacher, Seventh Day Adventist Modern School, Ipoti-Ekiti, 1964; Agricultural
Assistant-in-training, 1965-70; assistant Technical Officer, National Cereals Research Institute,
1970-71; National Youth Service, Gumel Farm Training Centre, 1974-75; Research Officer,
National Cereals Research Institute, 1975-79; Lecturer, Federal College of Agriculture,
Research/Training, 1980-83; Senior Lecturer, Institute of Agriculture, Research/Training, 1983-
83; Principal, Institute of Agriculture, 1986-90; Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, since
1991; chairman Students' Project Committee; Co-ordinator, Regional Workshop on Training/
Communication, 1990; Secretary, Student Project Committee.
Institutional Membership: Soil Science Association, Agricultural Science of Nigeria,
Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation, African Association of Soil Science, since 1989;
Ipoti Descendants Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellowship Award for Research on Biological Nitrogen
Fixation, 1991.
Address: SW9/ 667, Inaolaji Street, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: DARAMOLA, Dr. Stephen Olakunle
Profession: educationist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Ed, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Ondo.
Education: St. Joseph's Secondary School, Ondo, 1958-63; College of Education, University of
Lagos, 1965-68; University of Ibadan, 1970-73; New York University, USA, 1978-82.
Career: Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Apostolic Church Grammar School, Orisigun, Lagos
State; Research assistant (TEDRO), West African Examinations Council, Lagos, June-
September, 1972; Assistant Lecturer in Physics, College of Education, Abraka, 1974-75;
Laboratory Demonstrator, Department of Physics, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University), Ile-Ife, 1976; senior Lecturer, Department of Curriculum Studies and Education
Technology, University of Ilorin, 1986; acting Head, Department of Curriculum Studies and
Education Technology, University of Ilorin, 1988
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Teaching Practice: A Guide To Students and
Teachers, Board Publications, Ibadan, 1988; Model Lesson Plan Preparations, Ola Modern
Printers, 1988.
Hobbies: Writing, sports.
Name: DARAMOLA, Engineer Davies Olaniran

Profession: electronic/electrical Engineer
Home Town: Owo; Owo LGA
Education: Victory College, Ikare, 1963-67; University of Ife, 1968-73.
Career: Instructor, School of Artillery, Kaduna (NYSC), 1974; TV and Transmission Engineer ,
Radio Television, Kaduna; Engineer Maintenance, Long Distance Communication, P & T, 1974-
76; senior Principal Engineer Projects, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1976-80; District
Engineering Manager, Ikeja District, 1980-82; assistant Chief Engineerswitch and Network
Planning, 1982-85; senior Manager, Strategic Network Planning, NITEL, P & T, Heaquarters,
Lagos, 1985-86; d-general manager OPermanent Secretary, Planning & Implementation, 1987-
96; gm: Lagos Zone, 1996-97; Administration, Transport & Estates, 1997-98; South EAssistant
Zone, 1998-2000; Central Zone, 2000; Lagos Zone, 2001-02; e-Director Mobile
Communications, since 2002.
Instittutional MembershiCouncil for Registration of Engineering in Nigeria; Nigerian Society of
Engineers; Institute of Electronic Electrical Engineers.
Hobbies: football, table tennis, reading, humanitarian, activities.
Name: DARAMOLA, Olubayode

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA.
Home Town: Araromi-Ekiti
Education: St Paul's School, Ikole-Ekiti, 1943-51, Imade College, Owo, 1952-56, Nigerian
College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1958-60, Nigerian College of Arts, Science
and Technology, Zaria, 1960-61, University College, Ibadan, 1961-64, Teacher's College,
Columbia University, Morningside Heights, New York, USA, 1974-75.
Career: deputy registrar, University of Ibadan, 1975, acting registrar, University of Ilorin, 1976,
appointed registrar, University of Ilorin, 1977.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: co-author, A History of West Africa, AD 1000 to
the Present Day (Onibonoje, 1965), co-author, Awon Asa Ati Orisa Ile Yoruba (Onibonoje,
1966), ile ti a fi ito mo - a play in Yoruba (Onibonoje, 1971).
Hobbies: gardening, writing
Address: University Quarters, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Name: DARAZO, Justice, Sabo Suleiman

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, BL
Home Town: Darazo
Education: Kobi Primary School, Bauchi, 1954-57; Darazo Senior Primary School, 1958-60;
Provincial Secondary School, 1961-65; Ahmadu Bello University, 1967-69; 1970-71; 1972-75,
Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1975-76.
Career: assistant Registrar, 1969, Magistrate, 1977-80;Chief Magistrate, 1980-86, Deputy Chief
Registrar, 1983-1986, Chief Registrar, High Court 1983-86; commissioner for Social Welfare,
Youth and Sports, January 1986; Attorney-General and commissioner for Justice, 1986-87; High
Court Judge, 1987-91; Chief Judge, Bauchi State Judiciary, 1991.
Institutional Membership: Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute; Advisory Judicial
Committee; World Jurists Association, Commonwealth Jurist Association, Judicial Commission
into the Gombe Maitasine Disturbances 1985; chairman Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the
Billiri/ Kaltungo Communal Clashes 1990.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, watching soccer
Address: Bendel Road, GRA Bauchi
Telephone: 077-542011, 542522.
Name: DARE, Professor Olatunji

Profession: university teacher, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MSJ, Ph.D.
Home Town: Kabba
Education: St. Andrew's School, Kabba, 1950-57, St. Paul's (now Kufena) College, Wusasa,
Zaria, 1958-62; University of Lagos, 1971-74; Columbia University, New York, 1976-77;
Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, 1980-83.
Career: Science Master, Oro Grammar School, Oro-Ilorin, 1967-71; senior Reporter, Radio
Nigeria, Benin City, 1975-76; Lecturer in Journalism, University of Lagos, 1977; member Board
of Directors, Kwara Printing and Publishing Corporation, Ilorin, 1978-79 and chairman 1984-85;
senior Lecturer, Journalism, University of Lagos, 1986; Director Public Affairs/chairman
Editorial Board, The Guardian, 1987-95; member Editorial Board, The Guardian, 1986-87;
Editorial Page Editor, The Guardian, 1991-95; professor Communication in Peora, Illinois, USA.
Institutional Membership: UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Columbia University, USA, 1976-
77.
Recognition & Achievements: Daily Times Prize for the Best Graduating Student, University
of Lagos, 1974; Chancellor's Prize for Academic Excellence, University of Lagos, 1984;
Diamond Award for Media Excellence for Informed Commentary, 1991; Louis Lyon Award for
Conscience and Integrity, 1995; Henry Curry Prize for Editorial Writing, Columbia University,
1977.
Hobbies: writing
Address: N Broadway, Apartment 2, Peora, Illinois, USA 61606.
Telephone: 309-685-1595.
Name: DAREGO, Agbani
Profession: miss world, beauty queen, 2001-02
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1984; Port Harcourt
Career: Crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, 2000; Crowned Miss World, Miss World
Beauty Pageant, Sun City, South Africa, November 17, 2001-02
Hobbies: dancing, reading, hiking.
Address: c/o Silverbird Productions, Yaba-Lagos, or Department of Mathematics, University of
Port Harcout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: DARIYE, Chief Joshua Chibi

Profession: chartered accountant, tax consultant, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, FCA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 27, 1957; Horop, Bokkos Council
Education: West African School Certificate; Higher National Diploma, Masters in Business
Administration, St. Clements University, Australia.
Career: Deputy Chief Inspector, Internal Audit and Control Department, Lion Bank Nigeria Plc,
1989; Chief Financial Accountant, Benue Cement Company Plc, 1990; assistant general manager
Finance; general manager Personnel and Finance, Benue Cement Company Plc; Nanpe
Associates Limited; Joshua Dariye & Company, since 1989; Audit Manager, Pannel Kerr
Forster, 1994; Chief Accountant, Plateau Publishing Company Ltd, 1998; acting Company sec;
acting general manager Accountant, Asharp Construction Company, president/ceo. Naret
Investment Company Ltd; Director Lion Bank Plc.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Chartered Institute of Accountant; fellow, Association of
Business Executives USA; associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation; Nigerian Institute of
Management Consultants, Nigerian Institute of Personnel Management, Nigerian Institute of
Bankers; elected executive governor, Plateau State, on the platform of Peoples Democratic
Party, 1999-2007.
Name: DA-SILVA, Leo Babarinde

Profession: public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.S, M.A.
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 20, 1949.
Home Town: Popo Aguda
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, 1955-62; St. Gregory's College, Obalende,
Lagos, 1963-67; University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA, 1971-73; University of Maryland,
College Park, MD USA, 1974-75.
Career: Third Class Clerk, Federal Civil Service, 1967-69; Administrative Officer, Grade VII,
Lagos State Civil Service, 1976; Administrative Secretary, Lagos State Office, Federal Electoral
Commission, 1979-80; foundation state co-ordinator, Lagos State Office, Department of
National Civil Registration, 1981-83; Head, Department of Political and Chieftaincy Affairs,
Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, 1983-84; Secretary, Monitoring, Plans,
Programmes and Budget Department, Office of the Military Governor, Lagos State, 1984-86;
Secretary, Finance and Administration, Political and General Administration Department, 1986-
90; Sole Administrator/chairman Lagos Mainland Local Government, 1987-88; director
Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State, 1990-91; Head, Political and
Special Duties Department, Office of the Deputy Governor, 1991-92; served in Ministry of
Education; Ministry of Health; Office of the Secretary to Lagos State and Head of Service (Civil
Service Department and Establishment and Training Department); Director - General Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, 1992; Home Affairs and Tourism, 1994-95, Ministry of Public
Transportation, 1995-96; Permanent Secretary, Political and General Administration, Office of
the Military Administrator, 1996-98; Secretary to the State Government, Lagos State since
September 1998; chairman Lagos State Emergency Relief Committee, 1989-92; Committee on
prevention of fire outbreaks in Lagos State; first chairman Lagos Committee, Lagos State
Industrial Development Finance Company, 1994; member Logistics Committee on Elections,
1993-97; Committee on Re-organisation of Bulk Purchase Corporation, 1996; chairman on Re-
organisation of Lagos State Ferry Service Corporation, 1996.
Institutional Membership: Mens' Guild, Church of Assumption, Falomo, Lagos, Nigerian
Institute of Management; fellow, Institute of Local Government; Island Club, Lagos; Eko Club,
Lagos; Catholic Friendly Society, Lagos; Club Aspera, Lagos; Federal Civil Service Club, Lagos
Hobbies: jogging, reading
Address: 9, Adeyemi Lawson Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: DA-SILVA, Olufumilayo Opeyemi (nee Ajayi)

Home Town: Olowogbowo; Lagos Island LGA
Education: St. Paul's Breadfruit School, Lagos, 1953-58; United Methodist Christian School,
Ibadan, 1959-60; Queen's School Ede (now Queen's School Ibadan) 1961-65; Ibadan Grammar
School, 1966; Queen's School, Ede, 1968; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University), Ile-Ife, 1964-72.
Career: Administrative Officer Grade VIII, Lagos State Public Service, 1973-76; assistant
Secretary 11/ assistant Secretary 1, 1976; senior assistant Secretary, defunct Ministry of
Economic Planning and Establishment, 1977-78; Under Secretary and Deputy Secretary,
Ministry of Education, 1979-81; Deputy Secretary, defunct Ministry of Trade and Industry,
1982-83; Principal Secretary, Political Economic and Home Affairs Department, Office of the
Secretary to the State Government and Head of Service, 1983-84; Principal Secretary, Project
Coordination, Ministry of Works and Transport, 1984-1985; Secretary Finance and Project
Coordination 1985-88; Director Finance and Supplies, 1988-92; Civil Service Commission,
Lagos State, 1992, Women Commission, 1992-94; Director - General Social Development,
Women and Youth Bureau, 1994-96; Ministry of Information, Culture and Sports, 1996; acting
Secretary to Lagos State Government 1996; Secretary to the State Government, Lagos State,
1996-98; Commission for Environment and Physical Planning, Lagos State, since 1998; Co-
ordinator, Task Force on Sales of Essential Commodities, 1984.
Committee on the Re-organisation of Lagos State Transport Corporation, 1985, Governing
Board, Lagos State Water Corporation, 1986, National Delegation to the 4th World Conference
on Women in Beijing, China, 1995, Board of Trustees, Lagos State Family Support Programme
Trust Fund; matron, Red Cross Society
Recognition & Achievements: State Commissioner, Boy Scouts of Nigeria, Lagos State matron,
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Ministry of Information, Culture and Sports Chapel.
Name: DASUKI, Alhaji Ibrahim

Profession: administrator, religious leader
Academic & Professional Qualification: CON
Home Town: Dogondaji
Education: Quranic School, Dogondaji, 1928-30; Sokoto Elementary School and Sokoto Middle
School, 1931-35; Kaduna College (now Barewa College), Zaria; 1940-44; University of Oxford,
England, 1955-56.
Career: Clerk, Sokoto Native Authority Treasury, Sokoto, 1943-45; Clerical Officer and
Cashier, Gaskiya Corporation, Kaduna, 1945-53; Administrative Assistant and Private Secretary
to the former Premier of defunct Northern Nigeria (Sir Ahmadu Bello), Kaduna, 1953-56;
Assistant District Officer, Pankshin, defunct Plateau Province, 1956-57; Deputy Secretary,
former Northern Nigeria Executive Council, 1957-58; seconded to the Federal Government
Diplomatic Service as diplomatic officer, Nigerian Embassy, Bonn, West-Germany, 1958-60;
Head of Chancery and First Secretary, Nigerian Embassy, Khartoum, Sundan, 1960-61;
permanent secretary (now Director-General), former Northern Nigeria Ministry of Local
Gvernment, 1962-65, Ministry of Trade and Industry, 1965-68; Chairman, Northern Nigerian
Marketing Board, 1966-69; director Nigerian Produce Marketing Company, 1966-69, United
Arewa Stores, 1969, Gusau Oil Mills Limited, 1969; Retired voluntarily from the Northern
Nigerian Civil Service, 1969; chairman Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1969-77; director
Zamfara Textile Industries, Gusau, 1971: chairman North-West Trade Development Company,
1972; co-founder and chairman defunct Bank of Credit and Commerce International, 1979-1989;
nominated member Constituent Assembly, 1988; Sultan of Sokoto, November 6, 1988;
Dethroned as Sultan of Sokoto on April 20, 1996 and bannished to Jalingo, Taraba State,
released in 1998;
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs,
Lagos, 1972-75;chairman Federal Government Commission on Local Government Service
Reforms, 1976; Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, Board of Governors, Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigerian Grains Board, 1981-83; chairman
African Transport Council, 1962-68; chairman Northern Nigerian Society for the Blind;
Secretary-General, Jama'atu Nasril Islam, 1971-1988; former Secretary-General, Supreme Court
for Islamic Affairs, Its President, December 1988; former Chancellor; University of Abuja;
chairman Nagarta Old Boys' Association, since 1981; Justice of Peace, former Plateau Province,
1962; Co-founder, defunct National Party of Nigeria, 1978.
Recognitions & Achievements: Baraden of Sokoto, 1973, Sultan of Sokoto, 1988; Commander
Hobbies: Reading, horse-riding
Name: DATOK, Polycarp Fian

Date (& Place) of Birth: February 1928
Home Town: Panyam
State of Origin: Plateau State
Education: Panyam Primary School, Gindiri Teachers' College, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, University of Ife, Ile-Ife (Diploma in Public Administration), State Security Course,
British War Office, London, 1972, Royal Institute of Public Administration, London, 1973.
Career: teacher, various schools, interpreter/translator, House of Assembly and House of Chiefs,
Kaduna, assistant provincial inspector of Education, Benue and Kano States, principal assistant
secretary, later principal private secretary to the Military Governor, Benue-Plateau State,
permanent secretary, Ministry of Health, permanent secretary, Ministry of Establishments,
permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, commissioner for Agriculture, Plateau State, October
1979, later commissioner for Local Government, Plateau State until December 1983.
Hobbies: games, gardening, music, reading.
Name: DATTI, Alhaji Muhammed Aliyli Malumfashi

Profession: Trade unionist, educationist
Home Town: Malumfashi, Galadima District
State of Origin: Katsina State
Education: Ningi Elementary School, Bauchi Teachers' College, Katsina Teachers' College,
Literacy Workshop Course, African Labour College, Kampala, 1965, Trade Union Institute for
Economics and Social Development, Lagos, 1967, International Centre for Advanced Technical
and Vocational Training, Turin, Italy
Career: Teacher, also North-Central State secretary, Northern States Teachers' Union. 1970-71,
field organizing secretary, Northern States, 1971, appointed state secretary, Nigerian Union of
Teachers, North-Western State (now Kaduna State) Wing
Institutional Membership: People's Redemption Party (PRP), 1978-83, former secretary, PRP,
Kaduna State Branch, World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession
Hobbies: football, swimming.
Address: No 3 Mali Street, Block C 25, Malali Kaduna Housing Authority, Kaduna, Kaduna
State.
Telephone: 212760.
Name: DATTIJO, Hajia Laraba

Profession: administrator, social crusader, philanthropist
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 5, 1948; Nassarawa
Education: St. Louis Girls Secondary School, Kano State, 1961; Darul Quran, Sokoto, 1982-86;
Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto, 1990
Career: Teacher, N.A School; Gwagwarwa Primary School, Kano; Northern State Marketing
Board, Kano; Full Time Social Worker; State Secretary Jami'yar Matan Arewa, Sokoto State,
1975-85; chairman Care Committee, National Council of Women Societies, Sokoto State
Branch, 1993; Sokoto State Women's Leader,1992; State president NCWS, Sokoto State
Chapter, 1993
Institutional Membership: Task Force on Women Education, Sokoto State, 1994; Secretary
NGO, Council of Women Politicians; Principal Actor, NCWS; Board member Hotel and
Tourism, Sokoto State; Patron, Association for War Against AIDS, Sokoto State; Kano Students
Association, U.D.U, Sokoto; Social Welfare Officer, U.N.C.P; member Elders Consultative
Committee; she has represented both Sokoto State and Nigeria in various national and
international assignments
Recognitions & Achievements: Certificate of Recognition for Services, University of Kansas,
USA; Citizenship of Kansas City, Mayor Emmanuel Cleaver II of Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Name: DAUDU, Bulus I.

Profession: administrator
Home Town: Ijah
Education: Diko Primary School, 1954-60, Government Secondary School, Suleja, 1961-65,
Ilorin Teachers' College, 1966-67, Advanced Teachers' College, Kano, 1968-71, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-73, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-77, University of Jos, 1979-81
Career: Teacher, Suleja Local Education Authority, 1966-68, teacher, Government Teachers'
College, Gusau, 1971-72, teacher, Government Teachers' College, Minna, 1973-74,
commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Niger State, 1984-85, appointed
principal, Government Secondary School, Kontangora, 1985
Hobbies: basketball, football, cricket, athletics, hunting
Name: DAUDU, Professor Patrick Cyrus Adamola

Profession: economist, educationist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MPA, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Mangongo, Okene
State of Origin: Kogi State
Education: Christ the King School, Okene, Kogi State, 1942-45; Middle School, Okene, Kogi
State, 1946-49; Teachers' Training Centre, Okene, Kogi State, 1950-51; Government Teachers'
Training College, Katsina, 1955-56; Nigerian College of Technology, Zaria, 1957-60; University
College, Ibadan, 1960-63; University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1964-65 and 1971-74.
Career: Primary School Teacher, 1952-57; Executive Officer, 1963; Education Officer, 1964;
Lecturer in Public Administration, 1964-74; Kwara State Midlands Supply Company, 1975-79;
Senior Lecturer in Public Administration, 1975-80; Chairman, Board of Governors,
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry, 1975-79; Professor of Public Administration,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980; visiting Professor, Management Studies, University of
Sokoto, 1987; Kaduna State Revenue Allocation Committee, 1986; Bauchi State Orientation
Committee, 1987
Institutional Membership: Kwara State Scholarship Board, 1966-71; American Society of
Public Administration, 1971-75; International Institute of Administrative Science, since 1975.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Administrative Strategy for Motivating
Participation in Development in Northern Region of Nigeria, Institute of Administration, Zaria,
1965.
Hobbies: Gardening.
Name: DAUKORU, Dr. Edmond M

Profession: geologist, administrator
Education:Imperial College of Science and Technology, Germany, 1970
Career: Group Managing Director Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1992-93; Special
Adviser to the president on Petroleum, 2003-05; Minister of State, Petroleum, June 2005-May
29, 2007
Institutional Membership: Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, January 1,
2006-2007.
Name: DAURA, Alhaji Saminu

Profession: policeman
Home Town: Daura
Education: Junior Primary School, Daura, 1951-54, Senior Primary School, Kankia, 1954-56,
Provincial Secondary School, Katsina, 1957-62, Police College, Kaduna, 1962-63, Police
College, Ikeja, 1963-64, Detective Training School, Bishop garth, Wakefield, England, March-
September 1966, Police Staff College, Jos, August-September 1978
Career: joined Nigeria Police Force, 1962, later aide-de camp to Military Governor,
Benue/Plateau State, 1967-69, 1970-72, second-in-command, Interpol Section, CID, Lagos,
1972-74, officer-in-charge, 1975-77, assistant commissioner of Police for Apapa Quay Ports,
Lagos, 1977-79, assistant commissioner of Police for Administration, Lagos State Command,
1979-81, deputy commissioner of Police for Federal Highway Patrol, Lagos, 1981-84, appointed
commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, 1984
Hobbies: Reading, cinematography.
Name: DAURA, Alhaji Tijjani Zango

Home Town: Zangon, Daura
Education: Zangon Primary School, 1954-60, Dutsima Post-Primary School, 1961, Mashi
Secondary Technical School, 1962-64, Kano Government Secondary School, 1964-67, Nigerian
Institute of Management, Lagos, 1974-75
Careeer: joined Afromedia Nigeria Limited, Apapa, 1967, later area manager, Afromedia Nigeria
Limited, commissioner for Commerce and Industries, Kaduna State, 1984-85;
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management
Hobbies: Reading
Name: DAURA, Hon. Adamu Saidud

Education: College of Education, Katsina
Career: Private Business; member House of Representatives for Daura/Sandamu/Mai'Adua
Federal Constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: relaxing, political discussions.
Name: DAURA, Mallam Mamman

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MBA
Home Town: Daura
Education: Daura Elementary School, 1946-49; Katsina Middle Secondary School, 1949-54;
Okene Secondary School, 1955-56; Bournemouth College of Technology, England, 1958-62;
Trinity College, University of Dublin, Eire, 1962-66.
Career: Served with Daura Native Authority, 1957-58; Programme assistant, Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna, 1958;
Deputy Secretary, Executive Council of Northern Nigeria, 1967-68; senior assistant Secretary,
Political), Military Governor's Office, Kaduna, 1969; Editor, New Nigerian Newspaper, 1969-
73; Managing Director New Nigerian Newspapers, 1974-76; former chairman Dunlop Nigeria
Industries Limited; Director Northern Nigeria Investments, 1984, Hagemeyer Nigeria Limited,
Lagos, (defunct) Bank of Credit and Commerce International, Lagos; chairman(defunct) BCCI,
1989; Director Blackwood Hodge Nigeria Ltd, Monotype Nigeria Ltd, Kaduna Furniture and
Carpets Company Ltd, The Boots Company Nigeria Limited.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Committee of Inquiry,1970-71,
Committee of Inquiry, Broadcasting Company of NorthernNigeria, 1974, State Drought Relief
Committee, Kaduna, 1974; chairman defunct North Central State Campaign against Drug
Addiction and Allied Evils, 1974; member Board of Directors, News Agency of Nigeria,1978;
former member Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Manufacturers
Association of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Reading, golf, cricket.
Address: 11, Sultan Close, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Name: DAURA, Manzoh Abubakar

Home Town: Zangon Daura
Education: Zangon Daura Elementary School, 1936-40, Katsina Middle School, 1940-46,
Elementary Teachers' College, Bauchi, 1946-48 (Social Welfare Work Certificate, 1964); teacher
and headmaster, 1948-63, social welfare officer, 1964-79, elected member, House of
Representatives for Daura East, 1979-83
Hobbies: hunting
Name: DAURA, Muhammadu Sani

Home Town: Daura
Education: Katsina Government Secondary School, 1946-51, Institute of Administration, Zaria,
1958-59, University of Oxford, England, 1961-62 (Diploma in Public Administration, 1962)
Career: Provincial secretary, later divisional officer, principal assistant secretary, deputy
permanent secretary, appointed permanent secretary, Ministry of Social Development, Kaduna,
1970
Hobbies: indoor games, table tennis
Address: 6 Coronation Crescent, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Telephone: 22686.
Name: DAVID, Air-Commodore Mobolaji O

Profession: air officer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: rtd. p.sc.
Education: Offa Grammar School, Offa, 1960.
Career: Joined the Nigerian Air Force in 1963 and received Military training in West Germany,
1963-64; Basic Aircraft Maintenance Course, West Germany Air Force, 1964; Aircraft
Maintenance Officers Course, US Air Force, 1966; F 27 Maintenance Type rating Course,
Holland, 1973; Rolls Royce Engine Course, UK, 1973; Rima-Helicopter Maintenance Course,
France, 1975; C.130 Staff Maintenance Course, USA, 1976; Administrative Staff College of
Nigeria, Badagry, 1977; Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1978; Air War College, USA, 1984-
85; Officer Commanding Engineering Squadron, Nigerian Air Force Airlift Wing, Ikeja, 1967-
68; Mike Officer, Engineering Wing, NAF Training College, Kaduna, 1968-72; Officer
Commanding Engineering Squadron, NAF, Ikeja, 1973-75; Officer Commanding Central
Logistics Wing, Ikeja, 1975-76; Officer Commanding, 2 Logistics Wing, Kaduna; Director of
Personnel, Headquarters, NAF, Ministry of Defence, Lagos, 1977-80; Defence Attachee to the
Nigerian Embassy, Moscow; USSR (now Russia), 1980-82; Director Engineering Headquarters,
Nigerian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, Lagos, 1983-86; acting Air Officer, Air Force, Ministry
of Defence, Lagos, 1986; Managing Director/CEO Nigerian Airports Authority, 1986-88; Air
Commodore, 1987; Passed Staff College, 1978; retired, now in private business
Hobbies: squash, reading, tennis.
Name: DAVID, Florence Adeyola

Profession: Nurse
Home Town: Ile Ife
Education: Wushishi Missionary School, Holy Trinity School, Kano, United Missionary
College, Ibadan, Hammersmith Hospital, London (State Registered Nurse), Croydon Maternity
Hospital, Surrey, England, Portsmouth District Nursing Hospital, England (State Certified
Midwife)
Career: teacher, Nigeria, 1942-47, nurse, London, 1951-60, organized day nursery for
International Women's Society, Lagos, 1961, appointed director, Federal Nigerian Society for the
Blind, 1961 and director, Teen and Twenty; vice-chairwoman, The Cheshire Home, director
Institutional Membership: Federal Nigerian Society for Women, chairwoman, Lagos
International Women's Society, Corona Women's Society, secretary, UN Association of Nigeria,
executive member, Young Women's Christian Association, chairwoman, National Council of
Women's Societies
Name: DAVID-WEST. Dr Kelsey Benibo

Profession: Nigerian veterinary surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM
Home Town: Buguma
Education: Kalahari National College, Buguma, 1951-55, Federal Science School, Lagos, 1958-
59, University of Toronto, Canada, 1959-64
Career: veterinary research officer, 1964-66, veterinary research officer, Eastern Nigeria, 1966-
70, principal veterinary officer, Rivers State, 1972-74, chief veterinary officer and assistant
director, Federal Livestock Department, 1974-78, acting director, Federal Livestock Department,
1978, later appointed director, Federal Livestock Department.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Hobbies: table tennis, swimming.
Address: 65 Second Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos.
Name: DAVID-WEST, Professor Tamunoemi Sokari

Profession: virologist, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FAS, B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Buguma, Kalahari
Education: St. Michael's School, Buguma; Kalahari National College; University College,
Ibadan, 1956-58; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1958-60; Yale
University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1960-62; McGill University, Montreal, Canada,
1964-66.
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan; senior Lecturer, UnIbadan; Consultant Virologist,
University College Hospital, 1969; professor Virology, College of Medicine, University of
Ibadan, since 1975; commissioner Education; member Executive Council, Rivers State, 1975-79;
The 50-Man Constitution Drafting Committee by the Federal Government to draft the 1979
Nigerian Constitution; Federal Minister Petroleum and Energy, 1984-86, Mines, Power and
Steel, 1986; elected member University of Ibadan Senate, 1974; Governing Council, University
of Ibadan, 1975, 1979; Governing Council, Bendel State University, (now Edo State University,
Ekpoma) 1980
Institutional Membership: WHO Expert Panel on Virus Diseases, WHO Expert Panel on
International Nomenclature of Diseases; Director WHO National Influenza Centre;
Commonwealth Medical Research fellowship; WHO Post-Doctoral fellowship; Fulbright
(Honorary) fellowship; Ontario Department of Health Post-Doctoral f; Visiting Research Fellow,
British National Institute of Medical Research, Mill Hill, London; member Vision 2010
Committee, 1996-97; president Yale University International Students Centre, USA, African
Students Union, McGill University, Canada; founder and Secretary-General, Nigerian Society
for Social Justice; Fellow, National Association for the Survival of the Constitution of Nigeria,
founded by the late Professor Ayodele Awojobi; National Patron, Anti-Bribery, Corruption and
Crime Council of Nigeria; Adviser, Sigma Club, University of Ibadan; one-time president Senior
Staff Club, UnIbadan; Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science; member New York Academy of
Science; Fellow, Royal Society of Health, Royal College of Pathologists, UK.
Recognitions & Achievements: A "Scarlet Key" of McGill University Honour Society; a
"Citation" Plaque from the Virus Laboratory, Ontario Department of Health, Canada, in
appreciation of research activities, Decorated by the Republic of Liberia with the Order of the
Star of Africa Grade of Grand Band, 1984, Distinguished Alumni Award, Michigan State
University, U.S.A. 1990; Ama Igbulu Dogi Bo 1 of Abissa Kalahari; Publication: Philosophical
Essays, 1980; God, Nature and the Universe, 1980; Of Politics and Education, Bendel State
University; The Policy Maker: A former Commissioner's Inside View, Faculty of Education,
UnIbadan etc.
Hobbies: writing, swimming, squash
Address: 11, Sankore Avenue, University of Ibadan.
Name: DAVID-WEST, Dr. Pryde Haig

Profession: graphic artist, painter
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, Ph.D
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, 1970; University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, 1971;
Akademi Sztuk Piekny, Warsaw, Poland, 1972; New York University, New York, USA, 1976.
Career: Graphic designer, Nigerian Television, Lagos, 1966-69; Art Editor, Normedia Group,
Lagos, 1967-69; Consultant Designer, Concert Managers, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1970-71;
Lecturer, Graphic Design, University of Georgia, Athens, USA., 1970-71; 1972-73; Lecturer,
Maintain health Services, Blairsville, Georgia, USA, 1973; Chief Executive, Rivers State
Council for Arts and Culture, Port Harcourt, 1977-79; Lecturer, Graphic Design, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-76; Designer-in-Residence, Wolfgang Museum, Essen, Germany, 1980;
Nigerian Co-ordinator, UNESCO Calendar Project, Paris France, 1981; senior Lecturer/Principal
Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Rivers State College of Education, Port
Harcourt, 1981-88; Dean Faculty of Arts, Rivers State college of Education, 1981-88; chairman
Haig-Betanova Centre, Port Harcourt, since 1988
Institutional Membership: member International Council of Graphic Design Association,
London
Recognitions & Achievements: Paintings and Drawings, United States Information Service,
Kaduna, Kano, 1969; Drawings and Graphic Designs, Black History Gallery, Madison,
Wisconsin, USA, 1971; Paintings and Drawings, Three Continents Gallery, Warsaw, Poland;
Klub Kropka, Gliwice, Poland, Kboclaw, Poland, 1972; Exhibition of Painters, Goethe Institute,
Lagos, 1980; Graduation Prize, painting and Drawing, Bali College, Cameron, 1964; Double
First Prize, International Labour Organisation, Stamp Design Contest, 1969; State Award,
International Studies, Rivers State, 1970; First Class honours, Ahmadu Bello University, 1970;
International Council of Graphic Design Associations and Polish government Scholarship for
Studies in Poland, 1970; Joint Third Prize, Bagudaal International poster Exhibition, 1979; Villa
Hugel Award, Design Education Essen, Germany, 1980. Publication: Design Problems In
Nigeria, Creative Communication, 10(2), Chicago, 1979; Port Harcourt, 1980; Dialogue on
Graphic Design Problems in Africa, London, International Council of Graphic Design
Association, 1983; Innovative Application of Vernacular Calligraphy In Contemporary
Designers, edited by Ann Morgan, Macmillan, London, 1984; The Creative Arts, in Land and
People of Nigeria, Rivers State, Riverside Communications, 1989.
Name: DAVIES, Dr. Abu-Bakar Tunde

Profession: consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, MPH, FWCP
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 4, 1939; Lagos
Education: Baptist Day School, Jos, 1946-48; Zumratul Islamiyyah School, Lagos, 1948-51;
Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1953-57; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1958-65; Johns
Hopkins University, USA, 1969-70; University of London, 1975-76.
Career: House Officer, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos, 1965-66; House Officer, Massey
Street Children's Hospital, Lagos, 1965-66; House Officer, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital,
Lagos, 1966; assistant Medical Officer, Health, Public Department, Lagos City Council, 1966-
70; senior assistant Medical Officer of Health and Public Health Consultant, Public Health
Department, Lagos City Council, Lagos, 1970-75; senior Consultant, Public Health and Human
Nutrition, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos, 1975-90; Public Health Consultant, Ogba Hospital,
Lagos, since 1990.
Institutional Membership: Sessional Medical Officer, Family Planning Council of Nigeria,
1967-74; Consultant, Sports Medicine, Nigeria National Sports Council, 1968-74; Nigeria
Pilgrims Board, Medical Mission to Mecca, 1968-69, 1977; member Lagos State Scholarship
Board, 1974-75; associate Lectureship, Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan,
1977-78; Lagos State Hospitals Management Board, since 1994; Advisory Health Committee,
Agege Local Government, 1996; Consultant, UNICEF Nigeria; 1991-95; End-of-Cycle Country
Programme Evaluation, 1996; medical examiner and ringside doctor, Nigeria Boxing Board of
Control; fellow Nigerian Medical Council in Public Health Lagos, 1976; West African College
of Physicians, Lagos, 1977; Ikoyi Club, Lagos, Eko Club, Lagos.
Hobbies: gardening, rearing domestic animals, reading.
Address: 18, Adeniji Street, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: DAVIES, Nike Olaniyi

Profession: textile artist, designer
Career: Lectured and conducted demonstrations at the Haystack Mountain Crafts School, Deer
Isle, Maine, USA, 1974; Nigerian representative, International Arts Festival, Stutggart,
Germany, 1981; Participant, Los Angeles county Fair, Los Angeles, USA., 1983 and 1984;
Designed album jackets of Soapsuds, an Ornette Coleman LP; Operates Nike's Centre for Arts
and Culture, Osogbo.
Recognitions & Achievements: Exhibitions at Nigerian Batiks, Tribal Arts Gallery Two, New
York, USA, 1974; National Art Exhibition, National Theatre, Lagos, 1978, 1980; International
Arts Festivals, Stutggart, Germany, 1981; Oshogbo Artists from Nigeria, national Centre of
Afro-American Artist, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1982, and several other participation in
exhibitions both local and foreign
Name: DA-WARIBOKO, Dr. Kenneth Akanibo

Profession: medical practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MD
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 20, 1952; Tombia, Delga
Education: Tombia School, Tombia, 1957-62; Victory School, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, 1963; Loyola
College, Ibadan, 1964-66; 1968-69; County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche, 1967;
Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro, 1970-71; Kiev State University, Kiev, former USSR.
1971-72; Kiev Medical Institute, Kiev, USSR, 1972-78.
Career: Internship, General Hospital, Port Harcourt, 1978-79; Medical Superintendent. St.
Theresa's Hospital, Use-Abat, Akwa-Ibom State, 1979-80; Medical Superintendent-in-Charge,
Mount Carmel Hospital, Afian-Esit II. Akwa Ibom State, 1980; Doctor-in-Charge, All Nation's
Hospital. Port Harcourt, 1980-82; assistant Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association. Rivers State
branch, 1982; acting Medical Director Seaside Surgery, Port Harcourt, 1982-83; Medical
Director Seaside Surgery, Port Harcourt, 1983-87; Doctor-in-Charge, Borokiri Specialist Clinics,
Port Harcourt. 1987-88; Director Medical Services, Vita Medical Centre, Port Harcourt. since
1988; Group Director/CEO, DAAKSON Nigeria Ltd; Managing Director/CEO DAAKIBO
Nigeria Ltd; Director HAXIM Nigeria Ltd
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association, Association of General and Private
Medical Practitioners; Guild of Medical Directors; Port Harcourt Club; patron, Garden City Leo
Club, Port Harcourt.
Recognitoins & Achievements: Fellowship Award, Association of General and Private Medical
Practitioners of Nigeria. 1997.
Hobbies: Reading, music, swimming.
Address: 22, Nsukka Street, Mile 1, Diobu, Port Harcourt.
Name: DAWAYO, AlTatgari Maijawa

Profession: civil servant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Ed
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1946; Garin Garba
Home Town: Dawayo; Bade LGA
Education: Bizi Primary School. 1957-60; Government Craft School Maiduguri Borno State,
1961-63; Borno Teacher's College Maiduguri, Borno State, 1980-82: Advanced Teacher's
College, ATC/ABU Kano, 1974-77.
Career: Headmaster, Tagali Primary School, 1967-71; headmaster, Bizi Primary School, 1972-
73; graded headmaster, Sabon Gari Primary School Gashua, 1973-74; National Youth Services
Corps, Government Secondary School, Kaiam Rivers State, 1977-78; Government Secondary
School Gashua, Yobe State, 1978; Teachers College Gahsua 1979; Government Secondary
School Gwoza, Borno State, 1980-81; senior Master, Teachers College Postiskum Yobe State,
1982; Principal. Government Day Secondary School Geidam Yobe State, 1983; Principal,
Government Secondary School, Nguru, Yobe State, 1988-90; Principal Government Science
Secondary School, Kumaganam. 1991; Director/zonal co-ordinator, Teaching Services Board,
Nguru Yobe State, 1992; Registrar, Yobe State, Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State.1993;
Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State, currently
Institutional Membership: Yobe State Sports Council; Bade Emirate Elders Committee;
Secretary Board of Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu Yobe State; chairman
(JSAPC) Federal Poly Damaturu, Yobe State; Secretary, Bade Development Association,
Dagono Community Bank; member House of Representative, Bade Federal Constituency,
National Party of Nigeria, 1983; Special Marshal Road Safety Club, Yobe State Branch,
chairman Yobe State Table Tennis Association.
Hobbies: Reading, sports, recreation, farming, debating on both international and national
issues.
Address: Katuzu Ward, P. O. Box 6, Gashua Bade lga, Yobe State
Name: DAWODU, Chief Ganiyu

Profession: administrator, politician
Education: Ansar-Uddeen School, Okepopo-Lagos; Ahmadiyya High School, Lagos; St.
Gregory's College, Lagos.
Career: commissioner Lagos State, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: member All Party Conference on Nigerian Constitution, 1964;
chairman Lagos City Council, 1965-66; chairman Alliance for Democracy, Lagos, 1998-2000;
member of Afenifere Group
Name: DAWODU, Barr. Ganiyu Olusegun
Profession: legal practitioner, commissioner, administrator
Education: University of Buckingham; Law School, 1990
Career: Director Carat Communications Ltd; Greville Investments Ltd; commissioner Sports
and Social Development, Lagos State
Name: DAYA, Othman Mohammed J

Profession: civil servant
Home Town: Daya, Fika LGA
Education: Daya Primary School, 1962-68; Government Secondary School, Potiskum, 1969-73;
College of Administration and Social Studies, 1974-75; Commonwealth Youth Programme,
African Centre, Lusaka, Zambia, 1981; University of Lagos, 1992; University of Benin, 1997;
Kaduna Polytechnic, 1979-81.
Career: assistant Social Welfare Worker, Jalingo, 1973-75; Social Welfare Worker, Bama,
1976-77; Social Welfare Worker, Potiskum, 1978; assistant Welfare Officer, Konduga, 1981;
Social Welfare Officer, Gashua, 1983-84; Higher Social Welfare Officer, Zonal Office, Gwoza,
1985-86; assistant Chief Youth Development Officer, 1991; director Youth Affairs, Yobe State,
1992;
Institutional Membership: National Youth Advising Committee; Nigerian Association of
Social Workers, Daya Area Development Association.
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, recreational activities, watching football game
Address: c/o Daya Primary School, Daya Fika LGA, Yobe State.
Name: DAZE, Setley

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA., MA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 20, 1949; Asa
Education: Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri, 1968; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973;
National Opera Design School, London, 1976; Columbia College, Los Angeles, USA, 1980.
Career: Research Fellow, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-82; Head, Department of Mass
Communication, University of Jos, 1986-89; Director, Centre for Continuing Education,
University of Jos, 1988-89; Communication Specialist, UNDP/NIR, 1989-90; Managing
Director/ceo., Pearl Stones Ltd., 1990-2003; currently, commissioner, supervising Taraba,
Nassarawa, Kogi States and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; chairman, Academic Board,
Centre for Continuing Education, University of Jos; member Governing Council, Nnamdi
Azikiwe University, Awka; visitation panels, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Member Committee
for the development of a Film Policy for Nigeria; Academic Board, Film Institute; Information
and Communication Technology; Political Party Monitoring; Finance and General Purposes;
Senior Staff Establishment; Estate and Works; Elections Monitoring and Observation; Board of
Survey and Technical Committee; Equipment Acquisition and Legal Services and Clearance
Committee; chairman, Tenders Board; Information/ Publicity Committee, INEC; chairman,
Senior Staff Welfare and Training Committee.
Name: DELANO, Justice Isaac Babatunde

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB(Hons)
Date if Birt June 1, 1935
Home Town: Ifo
State of Origin: Ogun State
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, 1942-47, private studies, Abeokuta, 1948,
Abeokuta Grammar School, 1949-54, University of London, England, 1957-60, Council of Legal
Education, London, 1958-61, called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1961, Harvard University,
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1963 (Certificate in Administration of Justice).
Career: solicitor-general and permanent secretary, Ministry of Justice, Akure, 1976-77,
appointed judge, High Court of Justice, Ilaro, 1977
Hobbies: table tennis
Address: Chief S Ade Ojo's Estate, Plots 5 and 10, Ife Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 413144.
Name: DEMA Professor Isaac Solomon

Profession: nutritionist, educationist
Home Town: Ogbema, Abua
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1936-40; King's College, Lagos, 1940-41; Yaba
Higher College (now Yaba College of Technology), Yaba; University of London, University of
Hull, England, 1953-55; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, England, 1955-59.
Career: assistant Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture, Nigeria, 1946-52; member
team of nutritionists from Nigeria and the Nutrition Section of the USA's National Institute of
Health (that carried out a detailed nutritional Survey and thereafter drafted a policy for Nigeria),
1965; Scientific Secretary to the joint FAO/WHO/OAU (STRC) Food and Nutrition Commission
for Africa, 1967; served as Agricultural Officer (Chemistry, Soils and Plant Pathology Division
of the Oil Palm Research Station (now NIFOR), Benin City and Abakaliki), Department (now
Federal Ministry) of Agriculture of Nigeria; pioneer chairman Rivers State Public Service and
Statutory Corporations Service Commission and member Rivers State Government Executive
Council, 1969-75; Consultant, Food Policy and Nutrition Surveillance, FAO, 1971; professor
Nutrition, University of Ibadan, till 1975; retired from UI, 1975; chairman Board of
Management, College of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt (now Rivers State University
of Science and Technology); chairman Governing Council, Rivers State College of Education
(an affiliate of University of Ibadan, Raw Materials Sourcing Committee, National Fertilizer
Company of Nigeria Limited.
Institutional Membership: Correspondent, Commonwealth Human Ecology Council, London;
Trustee, Home Economics Teachers' Association of Nigeria; member Paediatric Association of
Nigeria; Pioneer honorary Secretary/ life member Nutrition Society of Nigeria; foundation
honorary Secretary/ life member Nutrition Society of Nigeria; foundation honorary Fellow,
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology.
Recognitions & Achievements: Conferred with Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon. D.Sc), by
the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt, 1986; Publication:
Nutrition In Relation To Agricultural Production (FAO, 1965); Urbanisation and many articles
on nutrition in national and international learned journals
Address: 22, Ohaeto Street, D-Line, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: DEME, Peter Chai

Home Town: Ganawuri
Education: Ganawuri Local Authority Primary School, 1955-58, Riyom Senior Primary School,
1959-61, Government College, Pankshin, 1962-64, Kaduna Technical Institute, 1965-66
Career: accountant, Makeri Smelting Company, Jos, later accountant, Gold and Base Limited,
Jos, accountant, JMDB Limited, Jos, supervisory councillor for Education, Barakin-Ladi Local
Government, 1977-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Barakin-Ladi, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Administrative Accounting, associate,
Institute of Certified Accountants; Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: current affairs, music, reading
Address: Ganawuri, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DENEDO, ACP (Chief) Philip Itobore Agbeyishomere (rtd)

Profession: police officer, photographer, businessman
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 17, 1930; Ajalomi Town
Home Town: Ajalomi; Ethiope East LGA
Education: St. Barnabas School, Imo-River, 1941-1945; St. Thomas's Practicing, Ibusa, 1946-
1947; Catholic School Oria, Abraka, 1948; Photographic Course, Lagos, 1951; First Aid Course,
St. John Ambulance Association, Police College, Ikeja, 1958; Detective Course Training School,
West Riding Constabulary, Wakefield, England, 1960; senior Detective Course, Wakefield,
England, 1960-1961; Correspondent Course, African School of Photography, London, 1964;
Colour Photographic Course, Ilford Essex, England, 1965; Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories
Course, Instruction in Crime Investigation and Physical Evidence Collection, 1976 (organized by
John Carington and Thomas Curtis of USA) Seminar Course, on Criminal Investigation
Management Development, Force Criminal Investigation Department Headquarter. Lagos, 1978;
Mobile Crime Lab. Course, Lagos, 1981; Police Duties and Management Course, Police Staff
College, Jos, 1982; Industrial Training Fund Course, 1982
Career: Introduction of Colour Photography to the Nigeria Police Force; Lecturer, Criminal
Investigation Department Photographic Training School, 1960-1980; Maintenance of the
Laboratory; assistant commissioner of Police (rtd); served in Benin, Ibadan, Lagos; currently,
Executive Director Paidsons Ent. Nig., General Contractor
Institutional Membership: Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, 1966; International
Police Association, 1988; Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, 1998; Urhobo Social
Club, Lagos; Abraka Community Leader Lagos.
Recognitions & Achievements: The Prize in Photograph Award by Nigeria Arts Society,
Western Region, June, 1958; Nigeria Police Force Long Service Medal, 1959; Nigeria Ind.
Medal, 1st October. I960; NigeriaNational Service Medal, 1966-1970; Nigeria Crisis Medal,
1966-1970; The Republic Medal, 1963-1973; Olorogun, Odesiri of Abraka Kingdom, January
26, 1980
Hobbies: swimming, stamp collection
Address: 69, Ladipo Street, Mushin
Telephone: 521026.
Name: DENGA, Professor Iyorgande Daniel

Profession: university teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.Ed., Ph.D
Education: NKST Primary School, Adikpo, 1953-59; Mkar Teachers' College, 1960-62, 1964-
65; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72, 1973-75; Michigan State University, East
Lansing, USA, 1976-78.
Career: Primary School Teacher, 1966-67; Teacher's College Tutor, 1968; Graduate assistant,
Research Assistant, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-74; Lecturer, Bayero University,
Kano, 1974-80; Co-ordinator, Post-graduate Programmes, Faculty of Education, University of
Jos, 1980-83; senior Lecturer, University of Jos, 1980-84; Head of Department, Remedial
Studies, 1980-84; assistant professor acting Dean of Education, National Open University,
Abuja, 1984, Acting Dean/Head, Educational Foundations and Administration, University of
Calabar, 1984-85; prof/Dean, Head of Educational Foundations and Administration, 1985-90;
Director Lobi Bank of Nigeria Ltd, Makurdi, 1991-92; consultant, Nigeria National Petroleum
Corporation, chairman committee of Deans; vice-chancellor representative on Joint Admissions
and Matriculation Board for University of Jos, 1980-83; External Examiner, Universities of
Benin, University of Port Harcourt, University of Calabar, 1986-88; Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello,
Obafemi Awolowo, since 1982; member University Examinations Malpractice Committee,
University of Jos, 1982-83; chairman Faculty Graduate Committee, University of Calabar, 1986-
90; Board member Nigerian Universities Accreditation Panel, 1990; Consultant, Federal
Ministry of Education on Psychological Testing for Nigerian Schools.
Institutional Membership: Steering Committee for the Establishment of Benue State
University, 1991; Governing Council, Federal College of Education, Obudu, 1991; Governing
Council; Institute of Christian Studies, Mkar, Benue State, since 1991; Nigeria Psychological
Society; Nigerian Educational Psychology Association; American Psychological and Guidance
Association; Counselling Association of Nigeria.
Name: DERIBE, Alhaji Mai Ahmed

Profession: businessman, philanthropist
Education: Islamic Schools.
Career: director Nigeria Airways, First Bank Nigeria Plc; chairman Mai Deribe Group of
Companies, Channan Cavendish Petroleum Nigeria Limited, Dalaram Softdrink Company
Nigeria Ltd., Deribe Hotel, Maiduguri, Deribe Hospital, Maiduguri
Recognitions & Achievements: National Honour of Senegal
Hobbies: travelling
Name: DETILOYE, Dr. Philip Omoniyi

Profession: agronomist, university lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Sc, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 18, 1952; Ise-Ekiti
Home Town: Ise-Ekiti
Education: St. Theresa's Primary School, Ise-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1959-64; Ise-Emure Grammar
School, Ekiti State 1965-67; Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi-Ekiti, Ogun State, 1968-70;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1972-76; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu
State, 1977-80.
Career: Teacher, A.U.D, Primary School, Ise-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1971; National Youth Service
Corps, Ministry of Agriculture, Onitsha, 1976-77; Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-
Ife, 1981-89; Lecturer, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Since 1990.
Institutional Membership: Soyabean Abeokuta of Nigeria; Agriculture Society of Nigeria;
Society for Scientific Exploration, U.S.A; Director Information Esoteric Library, Abeokuta,
1995-2001.
Recognitions & Achievements: Nigeria Scholar, 1973-76; Ford Foundation Research f., 1977-
80; Grantee, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Award, 1984; Grantee, Federal
Ministry of Agriculture Award, 1996; Publication: Human Kind, Religion, Science and the
Future, Ideas and Innovations Publications, Ibadan, 1996; Geometric Art for Creative Thinking,
Ideas and Innovations Publications, Ibadan, 1996.
Hobbies: Reading and writing (psychology, philosophy, science)
Address: House 6/24, Ibara, Est, Abeokuta, Ogun State; OR Iso Road, Adetiloye house, Ise-
Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Name: DIBIEZUE, Godswill Belichukwu Nwoye

Profession: lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Eng, M.Eng.
Home Town: Nsugbe; Anambra East LGA
Education: Community Primary School, Nsugbe, 1973; Gboko High School, Gboko, 1976-77;
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1986-88; 1992-97.
Career: Quality Control Supervisor, First Aluminum, Port Harcourt, 1981-82; Remelt
Superintendent, Nigeria-Spanish Engineering, Kano, 1987; Lecturer, Department of
Metallurgical Engineering, 1982; Head, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Federal
Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, since 1997
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Metallurgical Society, 1986; Society of Engineers, 1992;
Foundry Association of Nigeria, 1994; Society of Materials, Metals and Minerals, USA.
Hobbies: football, wrestling, picnics.
Address: 57, Ayegba Road, Idah, Kogi State.
Name: DIC-FIBERESIMA, Dennis

Home Town: Okrika
Education: Okrika Boys' High School, 1930-38, Okrika Grammar School, 1940-44
Career: district interpreter, 1946-47, station clerk, West African Airways Corporation, 1948-52,
secretary, Town Planning Authority, Port Harcourt, 1953-65, appointed agent, Trust Properties
(Rivers State) Federal Public Trustee, 1968, also elected member, Rivers State House of
Assembly, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1979-83, former executive
member, NPN, Rivers State Branch, national chairman, Nigerian Society for the Prevention of
Accidents since 1963
Hobbies: football, swimming, table tennis
Address: 1 Oporoma Close, GRA Housing Estate, Rumuibeikwe, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: DIEI, Gloria A.

Profession: home economist
Education: higher studies in Home Economics and Education
Career: appointed head, Home Economics Branch, Bendel State Civil Service Commission,
1983
Name: DIEI, Mrs. Belinda Bobby

Profession: legal practitioner, diplomat
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L, MILD.
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 8, 1960; Nkwerre
Education: St. Catherine's Girls Secondary School; Ahmadiya College, Lagos; University of
Lagos; Nigerian Law School and University of Lagos, MILD; Called to the Nigerian Bar, 1982.
Career: Legal Officer, NYSC, Societe General Bank Ltd., 1982-83; Legal Adviser, Nigeria
Television Authority, 1983-88; Principal Partner, Belinda Bobby Diei & Co., Agugua Chambers,
1988-2000; e-Director Women Justice Programme, 1994-2000; Editor-in-Chief, Women Rights
Monitor, 199-2000; chairman Industrial Arbitration Panel, since 2000; Director Imo State
Tourism Board and Oguta Lakes Motel Ltd; National Secretary Anti-drug Campaign Committee,
1987-97; National Secretary, Free Legal Services Committee, 1991-97; Legal Adviser,
Concerned People Against Drug Abuse, 1991-97; First vice-president. Federation Internationale
De Abogadas, (International Federation of Women Lawyers) world wide, 1996-98
Institutional Membership: International Bar Association; Nigerian Bar Association; FIDA
Publicity Secretary/Editor, 1989-91; National Secretary, 1991-97; International Sub-Editor,
Africa, 1992-94; American Trial Lawyers Association; International Association of Young
Lawyers; Life, Nigerian Red Cross Society; National Institute of International Affairs;
Sorroptimist International; president Link Association, 1991-2000; Founding chairman Women
Justice Programme, 1994 to date; National Secretary, Steering Committee, National Council of
Women Societies, 1994-95.
Recognitions & Achievements: 500 Most Important Nigerian Women; Nkwerre Merit Award;
Ph.D, Public Administration, Evangel Christian University of America, Monroe, Louisiana,
2005; Ugwumbai I of Nkwere; She attended several seminars, courses, workshoPermanent
Secretary, conferences and bagged many certificate both at home and abroad; Publication: Self
Determinations; Oath of Fidelity; Women and Children in Hard Drug; Beginning With Children
- Anatomy of A Culture, and many others.
Address: 15, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Telephone: 2673516
E-mail: bbdiei@ betalinkserve.com
Name: DIEJOMOAH, Professor Michael Fidells Esiekpe

Profession: obstetrician and gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FRCOG, FWCS, MB, BS
Home Town: Abraka, Ethiope-East LGA
Education: Catholic School, Abraka, 1950-54; Township School, Warri, 1955; Government
College, Ughelli, 1955-62; University of Ibadan, 1963-68; University College Hospital, Ibadan,
1969-71; University College Hospital, Medical School, London, 1971-74; Margarent Sanger
Research Bureau, New York, 1973; George Washington University Medical School; St. Louis
Missouri, 1976; Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, 1981;
Career: House Officer, 1968-69; senior House Officer, 1969-70; senior Registrar, 1974-75;
Lecturer I and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, Benin City, 1975; senior Lecturer, 1977; assistant professor 1980; professor Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, since October 1982; Dean, School of Medicine, University of Benin,
September 1985; director Training and Services in Family Planning; Training in Reproductive
Health for Doctors in General Practice in Government and Private Hospitals and Training and
Services in Voluntary Surgical Contraception, all based in The Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, University of Benin Medical School.
Institutional Membership: Bendel State Health Management Board, 1977-79; Royal College
of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1974; fellow, Nigerian Medical Council in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, 1977; member American Fertility Society, 1978; fellow International College of
Surgeons, 1997; West African College of Surgeons, 1980; Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists, 1986.
Recognitions & Achievements: Certifcate in Advanced Techniques in the Management of
Fertility, 1976
Hobbies: lawn tennis, music
Address: Quarter C5, University of Benin Teaching Hospital Quarters, Ugbowo Campus, Benin
City
Name: DIETE-SPIFF, HRH Alfred Papapereye

Profession: traditional ruler; retired naval officer, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 30, 1942; Amanayabo
Home Town: Town-Brass, Nembe
Education: St Luke's Primary School, Nembe, St Barnabas' School, Brass, St Joseph's College,
Sasse-Buea, Western Cameroon, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, England, 1962-65.
Career: Meteorological Officer,Nigerian Airports Authority, Lagos; Merchant Seaman, Elder
Dempster Lines; joined the Nigerian Navy and was commissioned Ships Diving Officer, 1964;
Ships Captain, NN, 1965; Commander, NNS Calabar (based in Lagos), 1965-66; Commander,
NNS Enugu, 1966-67; Commanding Officer, NNS Benin, 1967; promoted Lieutenant
Commander, 1967; Military Governor, Rivers State, 1967-75; promoted Commander, 1973;
retired from the Nigerian Navy, August 1975; md/president BZB Group of Companies, since
1975; chairman Egelege Pools Ltd., Port Harcourt.
Institutional Membership: Captain, Port-Harcourt Club (Golf Section), 1982: president: Golf
Union of Nigeria, 1983; Boys Scouts of Nigeria (Rivers State), 1984; Port Harcourt Chambers of
Commerce and Industries, 1989
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic, 2001; Seriyai II, Amanyanabo
of Town-Brass, 1978
Hobbies: golf, flying, diving, sailing, horse-riding, debating
Address: Palace of the King of Town Brass, Bayelsa State.
Name: DIETE-SPIFF, HRM Lady (Dr) Josephine

Profession: queen, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 14, 1967; Benin City
Home Town: Town Brass
Education: Idia College, 1979-84; University of Port Harcourt,1986-87; 1988-92; Alliance
Francaise, Port Harcourt, 2000-01.
Career: e-Director BZB Group Nigeria Limited, Port Harcourt; Chairman/Managing Director 4
Time Production Limited, Port Harcourt; founder and chairperson Bereton College
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Air Assault Golf Club, Port-Harcourt, Lady
Captain, 1998-2000; Nigeria Ladies' Golf Union, vice-president. East, 2002-04; Nigeria Ladies
Golf Union, president since 2004.
Recognitions & Achievements: Certificate of Distinction, SU Uniport; Certificate of National
Matron, National Association of Delta Students; Merit Award, Nigeria Ladies' Golf Union;
Educational Leadership Award by the Institute of Industrial Administration; Doctorate, Honoris
Causa, Ashland University, Ohio, USA; Publication: Angeligwu and Strange Girl;
Hobbies: Reading, golf
Address: Palace of the King of Town Brass, Bayelsa State.
Name: DIFFA, Sen. Emmanuel Wene Kado Tupele-Ebi

Education: College of Distributive Trades, London
Career: Managing Director Dateco Ltd, since 1975: Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Representing Bayelsa West Constituency, on Peoples Democratic Party platform, since 1999
Name: DIKE, Barr. Francis Chukwumaeze

Profession: legal practitioner, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, LLM, BCL
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 17, 1940; Kaduna
Home Town: Abba; Nwagele LGA
Education: St. Joseph's Catholic School, Kaduna, 1946-53; Baptist High School, Port Harcourt,
1955-60; Birmingham University, 1963-68; Durham University England, 1972-74; Nigeria Law
School, 1974-75
Career: Lecturer/ senior Lecturer, Law, The Polytechnic, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, 1968-
75; Lecturer, Law, University of Nigeria, 1975-78; commissioner Law Revision, Imo State,
1978-79; Company sec/Administrative Head, Development Finance and Investments Co. Ltd,
Imo State, 1979; Attorney General/ commissioner Justice, Imo State, 1992-93; assistant
professor Law, Imo State University, Owerri, 1998; Principal Partner, Nnaji-Dike Chambers,
currently.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Bar Association; Solicitor and Advocate of Nigeria; Fellow,
Nigerian Institute of Sales Managements; Legal Adviser, Abba Social Club; Patron, Federal
University Owerri Students Leo Club, Adviser of the Club, 1998; International Association of
Lions Clubs; District 404, Nigeria; Patron, Alvan College of Education Students Leo Club;
Social Democratic Party, 1991-92.
Recognitions & Achievements: University Postgraduate Scholar, University of Birmingham,
England, 1966-68; Publication: Contributed Tort and Contract Case Report, Sweet and Maxwell
Law Student's Reporter, England, 1970-72.
Hobbies: listening to radio
Address: Plot 342, Works Layout, Owerri, Imo State
Name: DIKE, Dr. Emmanuel Francis Chukwudebelu

Profession: geologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, D.Phi.
Home Town: Ihiala
Education: St. John's Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, 1950-57; St. Patrick's College,
Asaba, Delta State, 1958-62; Government College, Afikpo, Imo State, 1963-64; Imperial
College, London University, UK, 1965-68; University of Oxford, UK, 1969-72; Applied
Geochemist, Imperial College, London, UK, 1968-69.
Career: Geophysical Engineer , Geophysical Service International Ltd., Croydon, England,
1969; Consultant Geologist (Petroleum), Shell UK Limited, London, 1972-73; Consulting
Geologist and Head, Africa Section, Exploration Consultants Limited, Bucks, UK, 1973-76;
Director Dr. E Dike and Associates and Integrated Exploration Consultants, Stanmore, UK,
1976-79; Consultant Geologist, Superior Oil Group of Companies (USA, UK, Canada), 1976-78;
Consultant Geologist, Shell Exploration and Production, London, 1978-79; Exploration
Supervisor, Trinidad Tesoro Petroleum Company Limited, Santa Flora, Trinidad, West Indies,
1979-81; Managing Director/CEO Integrated Exploration Consultants, Harrow, UK, 1981-82;
assistant professor Applied Geology and Coordinator, Geology Programme, Federal University
of Technology (now Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi), 1982;
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Geological Society of London, since 1973; member
American Association of Petroleum Geologists, since 1975; member Society of Economic
Paleontologists and Mineralogists, 1969-84; Petroleum Exploration Society, Great Britain, 1973-
82; International Association of Sedimentologists, 1974-85; Geological Society of Trinidad and
Tobago, Paleontological Association, International Association of Rock Mechanics; chairman
Public Relations Committee, Rotary Club of Bauchi, 1987.
Recognitions & Achievements: Nze of Ihiala. Publication:Hydrocarbon Prospects of English
Channel and Western Approaches Basins Maidstone, England, P.W, Design and Reprographics,
1974; Hydrocarbon Prospects of West African Coastal Basins from the Carmeroons to the Cape
of South Africa, Vol. 1: Carmeroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo Basins Maidstone,
P.W. Design, 1975; Hydrocarbon Prospects of West Africa Coastal Basins, Vol 2: Angola,
Namibia - South Africa Basins (Maidstone, P.W. Design, 1975); and over 15 articles in
international learned journals
Hobbies: table and lawn tennis, squash, golf
Name: DIKE, Dr. Paul Chike

Profession: Cultural Administrator, Ethnographer, Anthropologist, Art Curator
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 12, 1944; Port Harcourt
Home Town: Enugwu-Ukwu; Njikoka LGA
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1951-1958; Abbot Secondary Grammar School, Ihiala,
1959-1963; University of Ibadan, 1964-66; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-1971; Oxford
University, Trinity College, England, 1972-1973
Career: consultant, National Productivity Centre, Lagos, 1984; Director Research and Training,
National Commission For Museums & Monuments 1990; ethnographer/curator, National
Museums 1971-1999; Executive Director/CEO National Gallery of Art; president International
Association of Critics of Art (Nigeria chapter).
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association; Nigerian
Economic Society; International Committee on Monuments and Sites of Africa; International
Committee on Museums; Arts Council of the African Studies Association; Lagos Lawn Tennis
Club; Rotary International; Alumni Association UNN, and Ibadan; Oxford/Cambridge
University Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ogene of Enugwu-Ukwu (Ozo Title); Publication: Edited The
Aba Women Revolt of 1929, Nelag Publishers 1995; The Zaria Art Society-A new
consciousness Taly Press 1998; published articles in learned journal; including African Art,
Union of California LA, African Notes (UNW of Ibadan) and journals of the Museum of Dresder
and Leipzig, Germany; Numerous national exhibitions within and outside Nigeria: The Zaria Art
Society exhibition, 1998; National Ind. Exhibitions 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, among others
Hobbies: tennis, current affairs, football, traveling, listening to classical music
Name: DIKE, Hon. Cajethan

Home Town: Orlu
Education: University of Padova, Italy
Career: Private Business; member House of Representatives for Orlu Federal Constituency on
platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Sales Management
Name: DIKE, Joseph Onwuzuluoha
Profession: politician, administrator.
Home Town: Umuogele Owerri-Okwe
State of Origin: Imo State
Education: St Bernard's School, Okigwe, Bishop Shanahan Teacher Training College, Orlu
Career: Teacher, 1955-76, also elected member, Eastern House of Assembly, 1961, chair man,
Isuikwuato/Okigwe Local Government, 1976-79, elected member, Imo State House of Assembly
for Otanzu/Otanchara West, 1979, commissioner for Local Government, Imo State, 1979, later
commissioner for Community Development, Cooperatives and Transport, Imo State until 1983,
detained, January-October 1984
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1979-83, former deputy chairman,
NPP, Imo State Branch, former political adviser, NPP, Isuikwuato/Okigwe Local Government
Branch, chairman, Okigwe District Council Works Committee, 1958-61, chairman, Okigwe
Parish Teachers' Association, 1959-60, Vice Executive Chairman, Nigerian Football Association,
Imo State
Hobbies: politics, reading, sports
Name: DIKE, Lady Chief Udensi Ifegwu Joyce Obiageli

Profession: legal practitioner, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.L, MBA HND
Home Town: Abririba; Ohafia LGA
Education: UCC Primary School, Umuahia Abia State, 1970; Owerri Girls Secondary School,
1971-75; Federal Arts & Science Aba, Abia State; University of Calabar, 1988-92;
Hammersmith & West London, College, 1980-82; Carnegie Mellon University Graduate School,
1996; Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, 1997-1999; University of Nigeria; Nsukka, MBA,
2000.
Career: Group Personnel Director Dubic Group of Companies; Legal Practitioner, Eniola
Alakija & Co; Emeruwa Chambers; chairman Board of directors Citizens Bank International
Bank Ltd;
Institutional Membership: Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria; Institute of
Personnel Management of Nigerian; Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Nigerian Bar
Association; Institute of directors Nigeria; Ikoyi Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Ecowas International Gold Award, 1999; Award for excellence
in Banking, 2000; Ugo Ndem I of Mbutu Umuojima Autonomous Community, December 1999
Hobbies: Reading, travelling and meeting people
Address: 1, Club Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
E-mail: udensi@nigol.met.ng
Name: DIKE, Professor Kenneth Onwuka

Profession: historian, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: PhD
Home Town: Awka
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha; Achimota College, Ghana; Fourah Bay
College, Sierra Leone; University of Durham, University of Aberdeen, University of London.
Career: He worked for the establishment of the National Archives and subsequently became
first director in 1952.
Recognitions & Achievements: Started the African Histography School. He wanted African
history to be written by Africans. While he was doing his Ph.D, he chose for his thesis oral
traditions, a novel and gray area and the subsequent book, Trade & Politics in the Niger Delta,
1830-1890 started liberation of African history from colonization when it was published in 1956.
Professor Dike was an erudite scholar whose books are still reference texts for African history
and form the nucleus of the Ibadan School of Histography. He was an administrator who
endeavoured to Africanise the curriculum of the department of History of University of Ibadan
which he joined in 1950 and left in 1952 for a research fellow with the now Nigerian Institute of
Social & Economic Research It is also to him that we owe the establishment of the National
Museum. Professor Dike was the first Nigerian professor of history and head of department,
University of Ibadan which became the premier centre for African History Research He initiated
the Benin research scheme and the Ibadan history monograph series to position the University in
the forefront of African Scholarship. He also pioneered the formation of the Historical Society of
Nigeria in 1955. Professor Dike also assisted the West African Examination Council to revise the
syllabus for history in West African Countries. As the first African principal cum vice-chancellor
of University of Ibadan, he was the first African vice-chancellor in Nigeria in 1962; he was also
the first African History Professor at the prestigious Harvard University, USA.
Name: DIKKO, Abubakar Boyi

Profession: lawyer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, BL
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 1956
Home Town: Zauro
Education: Government Secondary School, Birnin Kebbi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1974-78; The Nigerian Law School, 1978-79; The University of Washington, Seattle, 1982;
International Development Law Institute, Roma, 1986.
Career:Principal State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Sokoto State, 1982-83; Chief Legal
Draftsman, 1984-86; Deputy Solicitor-General, Ministry of Justice, Sokoto State, 1986-87;
acting Solicitor-General, Ministry of Justice, Sokoto State, 1988; Solicitor-General,
Institutional Membership: Commonwealth Association of Parliamentary Draftsmen,
Hobbies: badminton, jogging, mountain climbing
Address: Junaidu Road, GRA, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Name: DIKKO, AlLamis Shehu

Profession: lecturer, banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, PMD, NIM, CIBN
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 31, 1957; Katsina
Home Town: Ajiyan
Education: College of Advanced Studies, Zaria, 1976-78; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1978-80; Queen Mary College University, London, 1981-84; Harvard Business School, Boston,
2000
Career: Producer, News & Current Affairs, Kaduna State Radio, 1980-81; Sub-Editor, Nigerian
Standard, 1984-95; assistant Lecturer, College of Advanced Studies, Zaria, 1985-86; Officer,
Habib Nigeria Bank Ltd., Kaduna, 1986-89; assistant Manager, Advances/Forex, Kaduna, 1989-
90; assistant Manager, Head of Operations, Kaduna, 1990-91; Manager, Port Harcourt Branch,
1991-93; excu. assistant to ceo, 1993-96; agm/Head, Corporate Planning Department, 1997;
Administration Department; 1998; gin/Head, Banking Group, Intercity Bank Plc, 1998-99; edir,
Banking Division, 1999-2001; acting Managing Director/CEO since July 2001; Director Pioneer
Sorting Company Ltd
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede; Nigerian
Institute of Management; Patron, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Name: DIKKO, Alhaji Umaru

Education: Zaria Middle School, Barewa College, Zaria, 1949-54, Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology, Zaria, 1954-58, University of London, England, 1962-65; executive
assistant, Northern Nigeria Investments Limited, Kaduna, 1965, commissioner for Finance,
North-Central State, 1967-72, commissioner for Information, North-Central State, 1972-75,
minister of Transport, 1979-83, also chairman, Presidential Task Force on Rice, re-appointed
minister of Transport and Aviation, October-December 1983, in exile, London, 1984
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1978-83, director-general, NPN
Presidential Campaign Organization, 1983
Address: London.
Name: DIKKO, Dr. Russell Aliyu Barau

Profession: medical doctor, politician
Home Town: Zaria
Education: CMS School, Wusasa 1922-29; King's College, Lagos; University of Birmingham.
Career: joined the government medical service as a junior Medical Officer in 1940; a year later,
he was promoted Medical Officer. He was subsequently elevated to the position of Senior
Medical Officer; and later Principal Medical Officer in the Endemic Diseases Division in
Northern Region. In 1962, he was appointed permanent secretary to the Northern Region
Ministry of Health; in June 1967, he joined the Federal Executive Council as Commissioner for
Mines and Power. In 1971, he became Commissioner for Transport; and left the public service in
1975.
Recognitions & Achievements: He became the first person from Northern Nigeria to qualify in
medicine having excelled in the examinations of the London Co-joint Medical Board. He played
very prominent role in promoting political consciousness in Northern Nigeria, particularly with
regard to party politics. Between 1948 and 1949, he organised meetings leading to the formation
of Jamir Mutanen Arewa, a body that transformed into the Northern Peoples Congress (NPC).
He headed the organisation for two years and resigned when it became a political party.
Name: DIKKO, Hon. Mukhtar

Education: Certificate in Salesmanship, Universal Business Services, Kaduna
Career: Private Business; member Sokoto State House of Assembly, 1983; chairman Committee
of Works
Institutional Membership: Committee on Agriculture; Committee on Education; member
National Assembly (UNCP) 1998; member House of Representatives for Buiji/Silame Federal
Constituency on the Platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999
Hobbies: community welfare, sports
Address: Buiji/Silame, Sokoto
Telephone: 060-232835, 232590, 234671.
Name: DIKKO-AHMED Dr. Saratu Binta

Profession: educationist and administrator
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Holy Trinity School, Kano, 1955-57; St Michael's School, Kaduna, 1958-60; St
Faith's College, Kaduna, 1961-65; Queen Elizabeth's School, Ilorin, 1966-67; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1968-71; University of Alberta, Canada, 1972-74; Southern Illinois
University, USA, 1978-82.
Career: assistant Lecturer, senior Lecturer, School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1971-88; Deputy Principal, School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1984-86; acting Principal, School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1986-88
Institutional Membership: prinipal member American Chemical Society
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: I.J.M.B. Chemistry Laboratory Mammal, co-
author (Oracle Publisher, 1983)
Hobbies: gardening, cooking, travelling
Address: 5B, Queen Elizabeth Way, Zaria, Kaduna State.
Name: DIKKO, Mallam Aliyu Abdurrahman

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 2, 1956; Zaria
Home Town: Zaria; Zaria LGA
Education: Lea School, Makarfi, Zaria, 1966-70; Katsina Technical College, Katsina, 1971-75;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977-80; University of Manchester, England, 1982-83;
Career: National Youth Service Corps, Aminu Ibrahim and Co., Kano, 1986-81;
Accountant/Company Secretary, Ceramic Manufacturers Nigeria Limited, Kano, 1981-82;
Officer Credit/Marketing, ICON Limited, Lagos, 1984-86; assistant general manager ICON
Limited, Kaduna Area Office, 1987-89; d-Manager Credit Market, ICON Ltd., Kaduna Area
Office, 1989-90; Manager ICON Limited, Kaduna Area Office, 1990-91; senior Manager/Area
Manager, ICON Ltd., Kaduna Area Office, 1991-92; Controller Banking, Urban Development
Bank of Nigeria Plc, Abuja, 1992-95; d.general manager North West Region, United Bank for
Africa Plc, 1995-96; Commercial North UBA Plc, 1996; Federal Government Deposit
Mobilisation Unit, UBA Plc, 1997-98; general manager Investment Bank and Public Sector,
UBA Plc 1998-2000; e-Director Treasury and Consumer Bank, Commercial and Public Sector;
Public Sector, Investment Bank, UBA Plc, 2000-03; chairman Board of Directors; UBA Capital
and Trust Limited; UBA Securities Limited; Investment Committee, Assets and Liabilities
Committee, 2000-03; d-mg.dir/actingmd/ceo; 2000-04; Managing Director Director/CEO, UBA
Plc, 2004-05; ceo. Premium Pension Ltd, since 2005; Proprietor, The Capital Science Academy,
Abuja; Credit Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1984; Correspondent Banking
School Course. Citibank, N.A. Athens, Greece, 1985; Adcoms Marketing Course, Adcoms
Limited, Lagos, 1987; Basic Techniques Leasing Workshop. The Equipment Leasing
Association of Nigeria, 1989; Exceptional Sales Performance and face to face Selling Skills, The
Forum Corporation, 1989; Advance Management Workshop, Financial Institution and Training
Centre, 1990; Strategic Management in Banking, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France, 2001; Bank
strategy Masterclass, Euro money Training, London, 2004
Address: No. 31, Umaru Gwandu Road, Malali GRA, Kaduna.
Name: DIKKO, Muhammed

Profession: Nigerian scientist
Home Town: Askira
Education: Askira Elementary School, 1940-44, Borno Middle School, Maiduguri, 1944-48,
Kaduna College, 1948-49, Zaria Secondary School, 1949-52, Nigerian College of Technology,
Zaria, 1953-55, University College, Ibadan, 1955-59, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, USA, 1962
Career: chemist, Ministry of Health, Kaduna, 1959-66, senior lecturer, Department of
Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, 1966-77, principal, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1972, director,
Industrial Training Fund, Jos, 1976-79, later adviser for Education and Employment to the
Governor, Borno State, 1979-83
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: Training Needs in Industrializing Society,
Funding Training Systems in Nigeria, The Need for Cooperation between Industries and
Institutions in Nigeria
Hobbies: golf, photography, farming
Name: DIKKO, Yahaya

Education: Brighton Technical College, England
Career: Chartered Engineer ; chief executive, Niger Dams Project, general manager, National
Electric Power Authority, later special adviser to the President for Petroleum and Energy
Matters, 1979-83, re-appointed special adviser to the President for Petroleum and Energy
Matters, October-December 1983, detained, 1984-85
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, fellow, Institute of Electrical Engineers,
London, foundation member, Nigerian Society of Engineers
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Name: DIKO, Inuwa

Academic & Professional Qualification: MLS.
Home Town: Zaria
Education: Provincial Secondary School, Zaria, Nigeria, 1959-63, School of Librarianship,
North-Western Polytechnic, London, UK, 1965-67, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria,
1976-78
Career: 1985-86; library assistant, ABU, Zaria, 1964, librarian, ABU, Zaria, 1976, senior
librarian, ABU, Zaria, 1978, director of Library Services, Kaduna State, 1979-80, principal
librarian, ABU, Zaria, 1980, managing director, Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria, 1981-84,
deputy librarian, Kashim Ibrahim Library, ABU, Zaria, 1986
Institutional Membership: British Library Association, Nigerian Library Association,
associate, Library Association, UK, 1986
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: Ilmi Ba Gada Ba, Nemi Naka, (1979), Tafiyar
Goga Isibirin Lillkifa: A Translation of Gulliver's Travels to Lilliput, (1983), in addition to many
plays written and presented in Hausa on radio and television.
Hobbies: travelling
Address: 20 Sarkin Musulmi Road, Area A, Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria.
Name: DIM, Lawrence Anikwe

Profession: lecturer, researcher
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 11, 1949; Akpo
Home Town: Akpo; Aguata LGA
Education: St. Paul's Catholic Mission, Akpo, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State;
Washington Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha East, Onitsha, Anambra State, 1960-65; Alvan
Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1967-71; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-77;
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, 1980-82; Chalmers University of technology,
Gutenberg, Sweden, 1985-86; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1991
Career: NYSC Federal Government of Nigeria, Borno State, 1977-78; Teacher, Anambra State
Schools Services Commission, 1971-74; Lecturer and Research fellow, Centre for Energy
Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State; Participates in
Installation of Neutron Generator, Reactor Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria; Supervisor/assistant Examiner, WAEC
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, National Project Communities on Food
irradiation; Associate Editor, International Journal of Biochem Physics, since 1990; Nigerian
Institute of Physics, Material Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society; New
York Academy of Sciences; Who's Who in the World, World-17, 28323871; Research Board of
Advisors of America Biographical Institute
Recognitions & Achievements: Eastern Scholarship, 1960-65; Ahmadu Bello University,
Fellowship, 1980-82; International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, Fellowship, 1996
and 1999; Publication: Has over 30 published scientific articles, 10 Conference proceedings and
15 technical workshop/seminar papers
Hobbies: football, basket ball, running, dancing and reading
Address: St Paul's Catholic Mission, P.O.Box 30, Akpo, Aguata Local Government Area,
Anambra State.
Name: DIME, Rev. Dr. (Professor) Abraham Christopher Ajueyitsi

Profession: lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualiifcations: B.TB.A, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 22, 1947; Inikorogha
Home Town: Inikorogha; Ovia South-West LGA
Education: Benin Divisional School, Ekenwan, 1953-59; Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo,
1960-63; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1970-73; 1976-80; Nigerian Theological Seminary,
Ogbomoso, then an affiritate of the Sourthern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville,
Kentucky, USA, (now an affiliate of University of Ibadan)
Career: Lecturer, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso, 1967-1970; Ibadan
Polytechnic, 1978-80; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1980-82; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
since 1987; Ordained Minister, Religious of the Baptist Mission
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Association for the Study of Religious; Nigerian
Association for Biblical Studies; International Association for History of Religious, 1988-93;
vice-president. Rotary Club of Ekpoma.
Recognitions & Achievements: Secondary School Scholarship by the Nigerian Baptist Mission
Convention, 1970-73; Post Graduate Scholarship by the Federal Government, 1976-81;
Publication: African Traditional Medicine: Peculiarities, Edo State University Publishing House,
Ekpoma, 1995; Christianity, Islam and African Religious, Institute of Education University of
Ibadan, 1986
Hobbies: lawn tennis, reading
Address: House No. 20, 5th Street, Senior Staff Quarters, Ukhun Road, Ekpoma
Name: DIMIS, Amina Ibrahim

Profession: journalist, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.A
Education: Government Girls Secondary School, Bauchi, 1970-74; Federal Polytechnic Bauchi,
1984-85; Donetsk State University, Ukraine, 1987-88; St. Petersburg State University, 1988-93
Career: Reporter II, Bauchi State Television, 1996-97; Director - General Ministry of
Information and Culture, Bauchi, 1997; commissioner Ministry of Information and Culture,
1997-1999; member Vision 2010 Committee; chairman Publicity Sub-committee, 1997; General
Manager, Bauchi, State Television Authority
Institutional Membership: Matron, Nigerian Football Supports Club, Bauchi
Name: DIMIS, Ibrahim

Education: private studies
Career: cashier, Bauchi Native Authority Treasury, 1955, accountant, Bauchi Native Authority
Veterinary Department, 1956, later in private contracting business, became managing director,
Ibrahim Dimis (Nigeria) Ltd, elected senator, Bauchi State, 1979-83; former president-general,
Habe Peoples Party, founder member, National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1978-83, secretary,
NPN, Bauchi State Branch, 1978-83
Institutional Membership: secretary-general, Nigerian Chamber of Indigenous Contractors,
deputy president, Nigeria-Soviet Friendship Association, Council for Arts and Culture, Bauchi
State, Local Government Authority Council, Alkaleri, Dissemination of Information Against the
Evil of Apartheid of South Africa
Recognitions & Achievements: Garkuwan Duguri
Address: A826 Wambai Road, PO Box 13, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 077 42620.
Name: DIMKA, David Deshi

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 1932
Home Town: Kabwir
Education: Kabwir Cocin Primary School, 1943-46, Gindiri Teachers' College, 1947-51, 1954-
55
Career: House of Representatives, 1955-66, headmaster, Kabwir Cocin Primary School, 1956-
58, councillor, Pankshin Local Government, 1968-72, chairman, Pankshin/Kanam Community
Secondary School, 1973-75, chairman, Benue-Plateau Television, 1974-75, appointed chairman,
Plateau Publishing Co Ltd, March 1980; Constitution Drafting Committee, 1975-76
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party until 1983
Hobbies: farming, reading
Address: Kabwir PA via Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
Name: DIMOJI, Rev Joshua Nwafor

Profession: clergyman
Home Town: Ihube, Okigwe
Education: Methodist Central School, Ihube, 1937-45, Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1948-49,
Wesley College, Ibadan, 1953-54, Trinity Union Theological College, Umuahia, 1960-62
(Diploma in Theology), University of Ibadan, 1964-66 (Diploma in Religious Science, 1966),
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67, 1970-72
Career: teacher, 1946-47, 1950-52, 1955-59, Methodist minister, 1963-64, 1967-70,
superintendent minister, 1972-75, bishop of Umuahia, 1976-77, consecrated Methodist
archbishop of Enugu, 1978
Institutional Membership: chaplain and commandant, Boys Brigade of Nigeria
Hobbies: debating, gardening, writing
Address: Archbishop's House, Agbani Road, Uwani, PO Box 2725, Enugu, Anambra State,
Nigeria.
Telephone: 252790.
Name: DIPEOLU, Johnathan Olusesan

Date (& Place) of Birth: January 13, 1930, Lagos
Education: Aroloya School, 1935-39; Eko Boys' High School, 1939-47; University College,
Ibadan, 1955-59, 1962-63.
Career: School teacher in various Secondary Schools; Eko Boys High School, Mushin,
Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos and Birch Freeman High School, Lagos, 1949-61; Assistant
Librarian/ Sub-Librarian, University of Ibadan Library, Ibadan, 1961-67; University Librarian,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1970
Institutional Membership: Associate, Library Association, London, 1964; Nigerian Library
Association.
Achievements & Recognitions: Publication: Bibliographical Sources for Nigerian Studies
(Evanston, North-Western University, 1966).
Hobbies: Reading.
Name: DINAKIN, Kenneth Abayomi

Profession: lawyer, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LL.M
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 28, 1957; Idanre
Education: Aquinas College, Akure, 1969-73; Institute of Continuing Education, Benin, 1975-
77; University of Lagos, 1984-87
Career: Lecturer 1, 1987-91; senior Lecturer, 1991-97; assistant professor Law; acting Dean.
Law, University of Ado Ekiti, since 1997
Name: DIPCHARIMA, Zanna Bukar Suloma

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1917, Dipcharima
Education: Maiduguri Middle School; Katsina Higher Training College, highest institution of
learning then in the Northern Region.
Career: teaching 1938-1946; politics; Joined the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroon
(NCNC), led by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. In 1947, after joining the NCNC delegation to Britain, he
opted out of politics and moved into the boardroom. He joined John Holt as Manager;
however, he soon re-entered politics, but sequently elected into the Borno Native Authority. He
was extremely popular as a politician, becoming president of Borno province of NPC and head
of the Yerwa district. He won a seat in the Federal House of Representatives in Lagos in 1954
and became parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Transport; was made Minister of State
with portfolio and later, Commerce and Industry, before being moved to Transport in 1964. In
the military coup of January 5, 1966, he presided over the cabinet that handed over power to the
armed forces.
Name: DIRI, Gladday Anson

Career: Journalist
Home Town: Kalabiama, Opobo
Education: Methodist Primary School, Egwanga, Opobo, 1950-56, Native Authority School,
Bori, Ogoni, 1957, Kalabari National College, Buguma, 1959-63, Holy Family College, Abak,
1964-65
Career: head, Opobo Administration during the civil war, sub-editor, Daily Times, 1970, senior
sub-editor, Sunday Times, 1971-72, chief sub-editor, writer, Headlines, 1972-73, assistant editor,
Headlines, 1973-74, editor, Headlines, 1974, later appointed production editor, Daily Times
Hobbies: dancing, picnics, debating
Address: 9 Ojerinde Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: DIRIBE, Dr. Clarence Obi

Profession: pharmacologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Obubra
Education: Christ Church Primary School, Enugu, Methdodist College, Uzuakoli, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Southampton, UK, University of London, England,
Career: Lecturer II, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1981; Lecturer 1, Anambra State University
of Technology, Enugu, 1982, (now Enugu State University of Technology); senior Lecturer,
ASUTECH, 1983
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine, 1981; International
Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disease, West African Society of Pharmacology,
British Section, Society of Protozoology
Hobbies: mathematical modelling, basketball, reading
Address: 12, Ibiam Street, Northern extension, Uwani, Enugu, Enugu State
Name: DISINA, Bappa Haruna

Home Town: Disina
Education: Disina Primary School, 1956-59, Azare Boarding School, 1963, Bauchi Teachers'
College, 1965-66, Government College, Ilesha, 1967-69
Career: teacher, later headmaster, Sakwa Primary School, 1970-72, headmaster, Karba Primary
School, 1972-76, sales supervisor, LBN Ltd, 1976, later elected member and chief whip, Bauchi
State House of Assembly, 1979-83, re-elected member and chief whip, Bauchi State House of
Assembly,October- December 1983
Name: DISU, Abdul Karim

Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MSc.
Education: King's College, Lagos University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA, Columbia
University, Morningside Heights, New York, USA
Career: clerk, Marine Department, 1931-38, joined Documents and Trusteeship Department,
UN Secretariat, 1947-48, associate editor, West African Pilot, 1955, chairman, later general
manager, Eastern Nigeria Information Service, 1955-60, press secretary to Governor-General of
Nigeria, 1960-61, principal secretary to State House, 1961-66, deputy director, later director,
Federal Information Services, 1966-68, public relations officer, National Commission for
Rehabilitation, 1968
Institutional Membership: Crescent Bearers
Hobbies: tennis
Name: DISU, Jimi

Profession: journalist, public relations practitioner
Education: University of Lagos, 1981.
Career: Corporate Affairs Manager, Lever Brothers; Business Editor,Vanguard; Public
Relations Manager, Oricon; Managing Director Jimi Disu Associates
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Nigeria Union of Journalist
Hobbies: jogging, music
Name: DIYA, Lieutenant-General, Donaldson Oladipo (rtd.)

Profession: lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: dss, psc, mni, LL.B
Home Town: Odogbolu
Education: Yaba Methodist School, Lagos 1949-56; Odogbolu Grammar School, 1957-62;
Nigerian Defence Academy, 1964-67; Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1976-79; senior
Executive Course, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1983; Nigerian
Army School of Infantry, Jaji, 1988; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria; Nigerian Law School.
Career: former chief of general staff and vice chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council;
Platoon Commander/Adjutant, 6 Battalion, Ikeja, 1967; Commanding Officer, 102 Infantry
Brigade, 1969-69; Brigade Major, 26 Infantry Brigade, 1970-71, Deputy Adjutant General II,
Administration, Army Headquarters, 1971-74; Director Personnel Services, Nigerian Army
Headquarters, 1974-77; Commander, 29 Infantry Battalion, 1977-78; General Staff Officer I, Co-
ordination, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, 1978-79; Commander/Overall Chief Military
Personnel Officer, Nigerian Contingent/United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, 1979-80;
Colonel General Staff, 3 Infantry Division, Nigerian Army, 1980-81; Commander, former 31
Airborne Brigade, Makurdi; Director Defence Intelligence, Nigerian Army, 1983-84; Military
Governor, Ogun State, 1983-85; General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Nigerian Army,
1985; member Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1985; Commandant, Nigeria's National War
College, 1992; Chief of Defence Staff, 1993; Chief of General Staff/vice-chancellorhairman
Provisional Ruling Council, 1993-1997; convicted for phanton coup plot and sentenced to 25
years imprisonment, 1998; granted amnesty by the government of Abdulsalami Abubakar,
March 1999.
Recognitions & Achievements: Pass Staff College
Hobbies: football, athletics, squash and reading
Name: DIYA, Maurice Kolawole

Profession: estate surveyor
Date (& Place) of Birth: June, 1953; Lagos
Home Town: Odogbolu; Odogbolu LGA
Education: Kings College, Lagos, 1966-70; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, 1978; Ibadan
Polytechnic
Career: Managing Director Diya Fatimelehin & Partner
Institutional Membership: Association of Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers;
Association of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation London; Nigerian Institute of
Management; The Institute of dirs. London; Senior Certified Valuer of the International Estate
Institute of London
Hobbies: Reading and soccer
Address: koladiya@yahoo.com.
Name: DJEBAH, Ovikuroma

Profession: journalist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MILD. M.A.
Education: St. Vincent's College, Okwagbe, Delta State, 1979-84; University of Calabar, 1986-
90; University of Lagos, 1996-97; Orebro University, Sweden, 2004-05.
Career: Reporter, Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, NYSC, 1990-91; senior Reporter,
Classique Magazine, 1992-94; senior Correspondent, Tempo Magazine, 1994-95; senior
Editorial Staff, The Guardian Newspaper, 1995-2001; assistant Political Editor, Thisday
Newspaper, 2001; Group Political Editor, 2002; Deputy Editor (Sunday), since November, 2002;
Deputy sec: NEPAD inauguration, 2003; participant, National Conference, Judiciary and
Democracy: Towards Strengthening Nigeria's Political Transition to Democracy, Jos, 1999;
participant, International Conference, Democracy and the Niger-Delta Crisis: How to Strengthen
Nigeria's Democracy, London, 2001
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalist; Nigerian Society of International Law;
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs; Master of Global Journalism, Sweden; Commworld
Communications Network, Netherlands
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Reporter of the Year, Classique Magazine, 1992; Won the
Inter-School Penmanship Competition, Ughelli lga. Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States),
1981.
Address: 11, Mojidi Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Telephone: 234-1-7911475, 08033031203.
Name: DJEBAH, Prince Philip Bivese

Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, KSM
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 26, 1925; Okwagbe
Home Town: Ughelli
Education: Catholic School Okwagbe, 1932; Baptist Primary School, Okwagbe, 1936-39;
Obodo Primary School, Orhuwhorun, 1944; Native Authority School, Okirika
Career: Tally clerk, Royal Niger Transport Company, UACN, 1947; founder Chairman/Chief
Executive, P.B. Djebah Ltd. since 1947
Recognitions & Achievements: Okpate r'Ovie of Ughelli
Address: Bagun House, 31, Effurun/Warri Road, P.O. Box 466, Warri, Delta State
Telephone: 053-252602, 252569, 252530, 251093, 253581.
Name: DLAKWA, Dr. Haruna Dantoro

Profession: university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A, Ph.D.
Home Town: Ngwa-Hawul
Education: Yimirshika Primary School, Yimirshika, Borno State, 1963-73; Waka Secondary
School, Waka-Biu, 1969-73; North-East College of Arts and Science, Maiduguri, 1973-75;
Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, 1975-78; Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA, 1980-
81; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA, 1981-84.
Career: Information Officer, Borno State Ministry of Information and Home Affairs, 1979;
Graduate assistant, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, 1979-81; assistant Lecturer, 1981-84;
Lecturer II, 1984-86; Lecturer 1, 1986-89; senior Lecturer, 1989-92; Head, Department of
Political Science and Administration, 1993-97; Reader, since 1992; assistant professor since
1992; Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, University of Maiduguri, since 1998;
External Examiner, Department of Political Science, Benue State University, Makurdi, 1995-96,
since 1997; External Examiner, Department of General Studies, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri,
1995-96, since 1997; External Examiner, Department of Political Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo
University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, since 1996; Department of Political Science, Bayero
University, Kano, since 1997; member Committee on Draft of Senior Secondary School
Curriculum on Government, commissioned by Nigerian Educational Research Council, Lagos,
1985, (Vice-Chancellor's representative), Borno State Committee on Apartheid, 1985-86; Borno
State Committee on International Year of Shelter for the Homeless, 1987-88; chairman Junior
Staff In-Service Training Programme, University of Maiduguri, 1990; member United States Aid
Agency Governance and Health Project, Department of Public Administration, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1994; chairman Faculty Journal Papers, Review Committee,
Journal of Social and Management Sciences; member Senate, University of Maiduguri, Research
Group on Local Institutions in Nigeria, Department of Public Administration, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Ford Foundation, USA, since 1991, Nigerian
Political Science Association; Nigerian Association of Public Administration and Management;
associate fellow Development and Policy Centre, Ibadan.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication:Policy Imperative for the Provision of Housing in
Nigeria: Toward Year 2000, Housing Today, Volume 3, No 3, 1986, 17-21; co-author,
Government for Senior Secondary Schools Book 1, West African Book Publishers Limited,
Lagos, 1990; Books 2 and 3, West African Book Publishers limited, Lagos
Hobbies: squash racket, reading
Address: R6, University of Maiduguri, Borno State.
Name: DODO, Damian Dan

Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigerian Law School
Career: Called to Bar, 1986; Legal Practitioner, till date
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Human Right Committee; Nigerian Bar
Association Law Reform Committee; African Bar Association
Recognitions & Achievements: SAN 2001
Hobbies: travelling, reading, sports
Name: DODO, Justice Muktar Muhammad

Profession: lawyer; chief registrar, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L, LL.M
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 15, 1955; Unguwar Alkali
Home Town: Katsina; Katsina LGA
Education: Kankara, Ingawa, Musawa, Charanchi, Rafinadi Primary Schools, 1960-66;
Government Secondary School (now Government College), Katsina, 1967-71; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1973-76; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. 1977-
80; Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1980-81; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Kaduna State, 1986-87; Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 1989
Career: Plate Maker, New Nigerian Newspapers, Kaduna, Kaduna State, 1972; Accounts Clerk,
Ministry of Finance, Kaduna, March 1972; assistant Registrar, High Court of Justice,
Kaduna,1976; Registrar Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976; National Youth
Service Corps, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1981-82; Higher Registrar, Administration,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982; Private Practice, Messers Yakubu Moh-Na-Allah, Kano
Chambers, 1982-83; Magistrate Grade II, Kaduna State Judiciary 1983-85; Magistrate Grade
I/acting senior Magistrate II, 1985-87; senior Magistrate II; acting senior Magistrate I, March-
Sept. 1987; acting Chief Magistrate, Katsina State Judiciary, 1987-88; Deputy Chief Registrar,
Katsina State Judiciary. 1988-89; Director Magistrate's Affairs Katsina State Judiciary, 1989-90:
Chief Registrar, Sharia Court of Appeal, Katsina State Judiciary, 1990-92; Deputy Chief
Registrar, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, 1992-95; Chief Registrar, Supreme Court of
Nigeria, Abuja, since 1995; chairman Committee of Chief Registrars Association of Nigeria;
School dispenser Government Secondary School, Katsina; Secretary Advisory Judical
Committee. Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1994-95; Secretary Federal Judicial Service Committee,
1995-98; Secretary Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee, since 1995; Delegate/member
10 Commonwealth Law Conference, Nicosia-Cyprus, 1993; 16 World Jurist Conference,
Manilla-Philipinnes, 1993; Delegate, 7 International Appellate Judges Conference, and 6th
Commonwealth Chief Justices Conference, Ottawa-Canada, 1995; Delegate, Departmental
Training Officers' Course Crown Agents-Worthing-United Kingdom, 1998
Institutional Membership: Delegate/member 19th World Jurist Association Conference,
Poudapest and Vienna, 1999, Nigerian Bar Association; Common Wealth Lawyers Association;
Jurist Association; 1993; IBB Golf Club; Kaduna Polo Club; Katsina Club; Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria Lawn Tennis Club
Hobbies: dance, reading law articles and journals, swimming, recreational activities
Address: P. O. Box 11, Katsina, Katsina State
Name: DOGHUDJE, Christopher Awusa

Profession: advertising consultant
Home Town: Usiefrun, Ughelli
State of Origin: Delta State
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-66; University of Lagos, 1966-67; Michigan
State University, East Lansing, USA, 1966; University of Lagos, 1967.
Career: Client Service Director Ogilvy Benson and Mather, 1973-78; Client Service Director,
Lintas Ltd, 1978-83; Deputy Managing Director, January-December, 1984, Lintas Ltd, Lagos,
1985-92; Managing Director/CEO Zus Bureau, since 1992
Institutional Membership: International Management Association of the American
Management Association, Nigerian Institute of Management, Association of Advertising
Practitioners of Nigeria, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Editor, How to Get the Best Results from an
Advertising Agency, AAPN Publication, Lagos, 1980; Advertising in Nigerian Perspective, 1985
Hobbies: Reading, writing, editing
Address: 7, Bola Shadipe Street, Surulere, Lagos
Name: DOGO, Dr. Mshelia
Profession: consultant surgeon, University teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS FMCS, FWACS
Home Town: Marama; Hawul LGA
Education: Marama Primary School, 1966-72; Government Secondary School, Maiduguri,
1973-77; College of Medicine, University of Maiduguri, 1977-86.
Career: House Officer, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri 1984-85; senior
House Officer, University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, 1987; Registrar, (surgery) 1987-89; senior
Registrar, 1989-91; Consultant Surgeon, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri,
since 1991; currently, Head, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of
Maiduguri
Institutional Membership: faculty board, National Postgraduate Medical College; fellow
International College of Surgeons; fellow, International Society of Surgeons
Hobbies: driving, swimming, teaching.
Address: University of Maiduguri, Senior Staff Quarters
Name: DOGOH, Hon. David Ukantsugh

Date (& Place) of Birth: July 20, 1950; Mbagen-Buruku
Home Town: Mbagen-Buruku
Education: Sudan Interior Mission Primary School, Mkar, 1959-64; Bristow Secondary School,
Gboko, 1965-69; St. Paul's College, Zaria, 1971-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1972-75.
Career: National Youth Service, Teacher, Denis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Anambra
State; Administrative Officer, Benue State Civil Service, 1977-82; Gubernatorial Campaign
Secretary to late Governor Aper Aku, 1982-83; general manager Doater Nigeria Ltd., 1986-87;
Supervisory Councillor for Education, Gboko lga., 1988-89; Research Officer, defunct Social
Democratic Party, National Secretariat, Abuja, 1991-93; Director Research, Documentation and
Publicity, Congress for National Consensus, 1995-97; member Primary Schools Management
Board, Gboko LGA, 1988-89.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: The Review and Analysis of the Federal Military
Government's Programme of the Return to Civil Rule in Tiv Language, 1987.
Hobbies: Analysis of current and international affairs, writing of political articles and features,
producer, presenter.
Name: DOGONDAJI, Alhaji Bello

Profession: administrator, educationist
Education: Elementary and Secondary Education at Dogondaji Elementary and Maru V.T.T.C,
1954-56; Bauchi, Katsina T.T.C, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1956-65; University of
Birmingham, England, 1954.
Career: Teacher, Headmaster, Educational Administrator, 1953-76; Local Government
Secretary, 1976-80; Inspector, Local Government and Special duty officer, 1980-83; General
Administrative Secretary Local Government S.C.C.S, Works and Housing 1983-89; Director -
General C and SS Department, 1989-90; commissioner Sokoto State Civil Service Commission,
1991
Institutional Membership: Transitional Council; Secretary of State, Federal Ministry of
Education and Human Services; chairman Dogondaji Community Bank; chairman Ad-Hoc
Committees on Education and Security, Sokoto State; Secretary of State for Education and
Youth Development, 1993
Hobbies: Reading, driving, farming, hunting.
Name: DOGONDAJI, Aliyu I.

Profession: geologist, land surveyor, administrator
Home Town: Dogondaji, Yabo
Education: Junior Primary School, Dogondaji, 1952-53; Senior Primary School; Sokoto, 1956-
58; Government College, Sokoto, 1959-64; Barewa College, Zaria, 1965-66; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1967-70; Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, 1970-71; School of Military
Survey, Hermitage, Newbury, England, 1972-73.
Career: Teacher, Sokoto Teachers' College, 1967; Pupil Surveyor, Ministry of Works and
Surveying, Sokoto State, 1970; Surveyor Grade II, Ministry of Works and Surveying, Sokoto,
1973-74; Surveyor Grade I, Ministry of Works and Surveying, 1974-76; Senior Surveyor,
Ministry of Works and Surveying, 1977-78; Principal Surveyor, 1978-79; acting Surveyor-
General, Sokoto State, 1979-80; Surveyor-General, Sokoto State, 1980-87; retired from Sokoto
State Public Service in 1987; Assistant Director (Administration and Finance), Centre for
Management Development, Shangisha, Lagos, 1987
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Surveyors Licensing Board, 1984; chairman, International
Boundary Dispute Settlement Committee (Nigeria and Benin Republic), 1985.
Address: Dogondaji, Yabo, Sokoto State.
Name: DOGONYARO, Lt-General Joshua Nimyel; (rtd)

Profession: soldier, administrator
Home Town: Vom
Education: Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna,
1964-67, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Armour Officers Course, USA, Armoured Car
Troop Leaders Course, UK, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Defence Resources Management
Course, USA, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.
Career: enlisted in the Nigerian Army, 1964 and was commissioned Second-Lieutenant in the
Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, 1967; Officer Commanding, 1 Recce Squadron, NA, 1967-69;
Quartermaster General, I Infantry Division (Main), N, 1969-70; Chief Instructor and Adjutant,
Rece Training School, NA, 1970-72; Commandirg Officer, I Recce Regiment, NA., 1972-76;
Principal Staff Officer, Headquarters, Nigerian Army Armoured Corp, 1976-77; Commanding
Officer, 24 Armoured Brigade, NA., 1977-79; Task Force Commanding Officer, 203 Armoured
Battalion on the Peace-keeping Force in Chad; Director of Manning (Army), Army
Headquarters, 'A' Branch, N.A, 1984-85, and Director of Armoury, 1985; General Officer
Commanding 3 Armoured Division, N.A, Jos, 1985-87; member Armed Forces Ruling Council
(AFRC), 1985; General Officer Commanding 2nd Mechanised Division, N.A, Ibadan, 1987;
promoted Major-General, 1988; Promoted Lt. General; former ECOMOG Commander; retired in
1993; Passed Staff College (PSC)
Institutional Membership: National Institute (mni)
Recognitions & Achievements: Forces Service Star (FSS).
Hobbies: sports
Address: 22, Rayfield Resort Rd. Plateau State
Name: DOGUWA, Sen. Masa'ud El-Jibril
Profession: educationist, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Ed
Career: Local Government chairman Kano State; State Secretary National Republican
Convention, Kano; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Representing Kano South Constituency
on Peoples Democratic Party platform, since 1999
Name: DOHERTY, Adedeji

Education: CMS Grammar School, Bariga; Ohio State University, USA
Career: Logistics Manager, Cargill Nigeria Ltd; Transport Manager; Managing Director,
Dohargro Allied International; chairman/ceo. Dohagro Group, Comprising Dohagro Allied
International, Dohagro Securities Nigeria Ltd., Dohagro Transport Nigeria Ltd., Lynbrand Ltd.,
since 1986
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce
World Trade Centre; Lagos Polo Club
Recognitions & Achievements: ECOWAS, for Entrepreneurship, 1998
Hobbies: travelling, polo, swimming
Name: DOKO, Alhaji Muhammadu Isa

Home Town: Doko
Education: Doko Elementary School, 1942-47, Bida Middle School, 1948-52, Institute of
Administration, Zaria, 1955-56, 1957, 1976-77; joined Gaskiya Corporation, Zaria, 1953-55,
Hansard reporter, Northern Ni_geria House of Assembly, 1956-57, 1960-66, assis_tant collector
of Customs and Excise, 1966, later principal collector of Customs and Excise, 1975,
administrative officer, Niger State Civil Service, 1977-78, clerk, Niger State House of Assembly,
1979-83
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Doko, Niger State, Nigeria.
Name: DOKO, Alhaji Shuaibu Maji

Home Town: Doko
Education: Doko Primary School, 1944-48, Bida Middle School, 1948-52, School of Hygiene,
Kano, 1953-55, Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1966 (Diploma in Public
Health, Diploma in Epidemiology)
Career: health inspector, Northern Region, 1955-56, joined Federal Government Service, 1955-
66, deputy chief health superintendent, 1966-79, commissioner for Economic Planning, Niger
State, 1979-83, detained, 1984-85
Institutional Membership: International Society of Epidemiology, USA, Royal Society of
Health
Hobbies: hunting, travelling
Name: DOKO, Muhammadu Gana
Home Town: Doko
Education: Doko Elementary School, 1943-47, Bida Middle School, Institute of Administration,
Zaria, 1957-58
Career: clerk, later supervisor, United Africa Company of Nigeria, cashier, Turner Asbestos
Cement Company, 1972-77, chairman, Lavun Local Government, 1977, elected member, House
of Representatives for Bida South, 1979-83
Hobbies: farming
Name: DOKPESI, Chief (Dr.) Raymond Aleogho Anthony

Profession: marine Engineer, chartered transporter, shipping consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 25, 1951; Ibadan
Education: Ebenezer African Church School, Ekotedo, Ibadan; Loyola College, Ibadan;
Immaculate Conception College, Benin City; Wyzssa Szkuta Morska Gdansk, Poland;
University of Gdansk Sopot, Poland
Career: Marine Cadet Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority 1969; Chief Planning Officer, Nigerian
Ports Authority, 1978-83; Head, Water Transport Division, Federal Ministry of Transport &
Aviation, 1983; Chief of Staff, Gongola State Government, 1983; Managing Director/CEO
African Ocean Lines Ltd., 1989; chairman/ceo., Daar Communications Ltd., since 1989;
chairman Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria; National chairman, South-South
Peoples Assembly, 2005
Institutional Membership: presidential committee on long-term measures to solve piracy and
security problems in Nigeria's Sea Ports and Territorial Waters, 1981; Chief of Defence Staff,
Board of Borders and Harbour Security Force, 1982; Committee on Decentralisation of Nigerian
Ports Plc, 1983; Shipping Policy Implementation Committee, 1985; Committee on the
Commercialisation of Nigerian Ports Plc, 1987; president Chartered Institute of Transport,
Nigeria, 1995; Nigerian Students' Union Gdansk, Poland, 1972-74; African Students' Union,
Poland, 1973; International Students Association, Poland, 1974; Nigerian Students, Eastern
Europe, 1974; Island Club, Lagos; Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Apapa Club; Apapa.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication:Technology Change in Shipping and its impact on
Ports, 1976; International Multimodal Transport System - Implication on Nigerian Economy,
1980; Thoughts on Nigerian National Shipping Policy, 1980; Security in Cargo Handling: The
Nigerian Experience 1986; The Issue of a Shipping Policy for Nigeria, 1986; The Role of the
Shipping Agent in the Maritime Industry, 1987; Problems of Liner Shipping Policy and the
Review of the United Nations Convention On A Code of Conduct Liner Conferences - Present
status and prospects, 1991. Defunct National Republican Convention, Ogierumoa Weppa
Wanno, 1986; Araba Osooro, 1987; Osese South Uneme, 1990; Gbobaniyi Ilawe-Ekiti; 1994;
Men of Achievement, Corporate Press Services,1993; Men of Achievement, Corporate Press
Services Incorporated, 1994.
Hobbies: football, reading, travelling, music
Address: Plot 105A, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos
Telephone: 01-2644814-6
Name: DOKOTRS, Mallam Patrick

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1927, Kurra Falls
Education: St Patrick's Catholic School, Kurra Falls, 1932-38, St Theresa's Catho_lic School,
Jos, 1938-39, Catholic Seminary, Ibadan, 1940-45, Major Seminary, Benin City, 1945-46,
British Council, London, 1950
Career: administrative secretary, Jos Local Administration, 1946-52, secretary-general, United
Middle Belt Congress, 1950-61, elected member, Federal House of Representatives, 1955,
parliamentary secretary, 1955-56, attended London Constitutional Conference on Nigeria, 1959,
elected member and majority leader, Plateau State House of Assembly, 1979-83, re-elected
member and speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, October-December 1983; former
secretary-general, United Middle Belt Congress/Action Group Alliance, secretary-gen_eral,
Birom Progressive Union, 1946-50
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1979-83, party manager, NPP, 1979-
80; Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, 1955
Hobbies: gardening, reading, religious study, philosophy
Address: House 3371, Shen Road, P.O. Box 275, Bukuru, via Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: DOKPESI, Kasimu Okhumode

Date (& Place) of Birth: May 31, 1957; Auchi
Home Town: Auchi; Etsako LGA
Education: Government Primary School, Auchi, 1964-70; St. Peters College, Agenebode, 1972-
76; Federal School of Arts and Science 1983-84; Usmanu Danfodio University, 1984-88;
Administrative Staff College, Topo, 1998
Career: Primary School Teacher, 1976; Accounts Clerk, Co-operative Bank Ltd. 1979-80;
Manager, Lidok Nigeria Ltd. 1988-90; chairman Etsako Local Government, Auchi, 1990-91;
Etsako Local Government, Agenebode, 1991-93; general manager Tee-Tee Ventures Ltd.
Managing Director Agakas Ventures Ltd.; senior Manager/Head, Administration Department,
DAAR Communications Ltd., Alagbado-Lagos, 1995-99; commissioner for Works and
Transport, Lands and Survey, Edo State, since 1999
Address: 24, Okoro Otun Are, GRA, Benin City, Edo State.
Name: DOLAPO, Alhaja (Chief) Bolanle Taibat

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 2, 1945; Offa
Home Town: Offa; Offa LGA
Education: S.D.A. Primary School, Otun-Ekiti, 1951-57; S.D.A Modern School, Otun, 1958-60;
S.D.A, Teachers College, Otun-Ekiti, 1961-62; Government Women Training Centre, Idi-Aba,
Abeokuta, 1965-66; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72; University of Wiscosin,
Madison, USA, 1977-78
Career: Teaching, S.D.A, Mission Schools, 1963-64; Teacher, All Saints School, Samaru-Zaria,
1967; Teaching, Local Government Area School, Keffi, 1967; Teacher, Muslim Community
School, Ihima, Okene, 1968-69; Tutor, Abdul Azeez Atta Memorial College, Okene, 1973-75;
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, 1975-77; Ilorin Teachers College Ilorin, 1978-83;
Principal, Government Secondary School, Tanke-Ilorin, 1983-88; Zonal Inspector, Education,
Ministry of Education, Offa, 1989-93; retired, Deputy Director Education, Proprietress, The
Moradeyo Dolapo School, Offa, presently
Institutional Membership: All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools;
Nigeria Association of Model Islamic Schools, Kwara; Federation of Africa Women
Educationalist, Kwara Chapter; Printers Association, Offa; Offa Students Union-National;
Organisation of Muslim Unity; Board member Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board,
1992-96; Moremi High School, Offa since 1993
Recognitions & Achievements: Honours roll. University of Wiscousin, Madison School of
Education, 1978; Iya Adeen, 1990; Khadijatul-Ansar-Ud-deen, Northern States Women
Advisory Council, 1999; vice-president: Offa Progressive Women Association National Women
Advisory/Council Secretary, Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria, since 1991;
Hobbies: Reading-News, Magazine and Quran, watching good films, Sewing
Address: Alhaji S.M. Dolapo's Residence, No.66, Secretariat Road, Offa, Kwara State.
Name: DOMBOH, Maurice Dadigi

Home Town: Nembe
State of Creator: Rivers
Education: Swedenborg Memorial School, Nembe, 1943-49, Holy Trinity School, Kano, 1950,
St George's College, Enugu, 1951-52, Lagos City College, Lagos, 1953-55
Career: reporter, Daily Times Group, 1959-61, reporter, Morning Post Group, 1961-63, sports
editor, West African Pilot, 1964- 67, senior sub-editor, Daily Times, 1968, sports editor,
Observer Group, 1969-71, production editor, Nigerian Tide, 1972-76, appointed editor, Nigerian
Tide, 1976
Address: 11 Igbokwe Street, 'D' Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: DOMINGO, Stephen Kehinde

Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, 1927-36, Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos,
1937-42, Northampton Polytechnic, England, 1950-54
Career: cadet, Elder Dempster Lines Ltd, 1943-49, vehicle sales representative, UAC Motors,
1955-58, agricultural development officer, Western Region, 1958, joined Lagos State Public
Service, 1968, first protocol officer, Lagos State Governor's Office, 1972.
Institutional Membership: Incorporated Sales Managers Association, London since 1954
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Niger
Name: DOMIYA, John P.

Home Town: Duhu
State of Origin: Gongola State
Education: Duhu Primary School, 1955-56, Kaya Primary School, 1957-58, Bazza Primary
School, 1959-61, Bazza Teachers' College, 1962-66 (Teaching Certificate, 1966)
Career: teacher, 1967-69, headmaster, 1969-76, supervisory councillor for Education, Health
and Social Services, Michika Local Government, 1977-79, elected member, Gongola State
House of Assembly, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Great Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: mixed farming
Name: DONBRAYE, Hon. Moro Reginald

Date (& Place) of Birth: May 14, 1962; Olou
Home Town: Bomadi; Bomadi LGA
Education: Olou Primary School, Bomadi
Career: Co-ordinator, Shinkafi for president Campaign Organisation Choice '92, Delta State
Chapter; elected into Delta State House of Assembly, representing Bomadi, since 1999;
chairman House Committee on Youth, Sports and Security Matters; State assistant Director of
Operations and State Returning Officer
Institutional Membership: National Republican Convention; Liberal Convention Party; United
Nigeria Congress Party; All Nigeria Peoples Party; currently, People's Democratic Party
Name: DON-PEDRO, Professor Kio Noel

Profession: university lecturer, environmental consultant
Education & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D
Place of Birth: Port-Harcourt
Home Town: Abonnema; Akukutoru
Education: St. Peters School, Minna, 1952-55; Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba, Lagos, 1955-58;
Government College, Ughelli, 1959-65; University of Ibadan, 1967-71, 1972-76; Imperial
College of Science and Technology, London, 1983-87
Career: prof/General Co-ordinator, General Studies, University of Lagos
Institutional Membership: NAA Board of Directors, 1991-92; Rivers State 1.5% Oil Revenue
Derivation, 1991-93; Entomological Society; Chemical and Industry; president Class 59/65,
Government College, Ughelli.
Address: Kiosa House, Stanley Don-Pedro's Gate, ATC Road, Abonnema, Rivers State.
Telephone: 01-820184, 08023060213
Name: DORGU, Sir Charles

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 15, 1944; Agbere, Saiga
Education: Coronation Secondary School, Asaga; Ohiafia, Imo State, 1958-62; College of
Immaculate Lonegatron; University of Lagos, 1969; Rivers State University of Science and
Technology, Port-Harcourt
Career: Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, since 2001
Name: DORUWA, Hon. Sani Ibrahim R

Home Town: Bungudu/Maru
Education: Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto State
Career: State Ministry of Agriculture; member House of Representatives Representing
Bungudu/ Maru Federal Constituency on the Platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999
Name: DOSU, Joseph

Profession: footballer
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1976, Lagos State.
Career: Started with Julius Berger FC of Lagos; moved to Regianna FC, Italy; presently plays
with a Mexican team; first appearance for the National U-23 Team, All African Games, Harare,
Zimbabwe; snatched the number one shirt from Babayaro and Baruwa at the Olympic Games,
Atlanta '96; sustained a Spinal Cord injury in an autocrash in Lagos, June 8,1997.
Recognotions & Achievements: Olympic Gold Medal, Atlanta, '96.
Name: DOSUMU, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Adesina

Profession: medical practitioner/consultant, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, FWANU, FAGP
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 4, 1953; Otan-Aiyegbaju
Home Town: Otan-Aiyegbaju; Boluwaduro LGA
Education: St. Nicholas Primary School, 1959-64; St. Charles, Osogbo, Osun State, 1967-70;
University of Benin, 1972-79
Career: House Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, 1979-80; NYSC,
University of Ilorin Health Service, Ilorin, 1980-81; senior House Officer, University of Ilorin
Teaching Hospital, 1981-82; Registrar. Medicine Department, University of Ilorin Teaching
Hospital, Ilorin. 1982-84; senior Registrar, Medicine Department, University of Ilorin Teaching,
Ilorin, 1984-86; senior Lecturer; Hon. Consultant, Physician and Pulmonologist, Medicine
Department, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, since 1986
Institutional Membership: Fellow, West African College of Medicine, 1986; Association of
General & Private Medical Practitioner of Nigeria; member Nigerian Thoracil Society;
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease; British Thoracil Society, since
1998; American Thoracil Society, since 1998; Canadian Thoracil Society, since 1998; president
Country Club, Ilorin, 1993-95; Police-Community Relations Committee, Adewole Police
Station, Ilorin, 1993-94; Osun Club, Ilorin, since 1995; Unity Party of Nigeria, 1980
Recognitions & Achievements: Chief Baasegun of Oke Onigbin, Kwara, 1993; Chief May'egun
of Ila-Odo Osun, 1995; Publication: Tuberculosis, University Press, Ilorin, 2000.
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, watching wrestling
Address: 1, Ade Dosumu Close, Odota off Airport Road, Ilorin
Name: DOSUMU, Dr. Olatokunbo Ayoka (nee Awolowo)

Profession: physician, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, ChairmanB, M.Sc,
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Children's Home Nursery, 1951-52; UMC Demonstration School, Ibadan, 1953-58;
Anne's School, Ibadan, 1959-63; University of Bristol, England, 1966-72; London School of
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 1978-79.
Career: Medical Officer, Nigeria Ports Authority Medical Department, Ports Health Centre,
Lagos; Medical Director, Clifton Clinics Group, Apapa, Lagos; Lagos State College of Science
and Technology Council, Lagos, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; Obafemi Awolowo Foundation;
Member/governorship aspirant, Social Democratic Party, Lagos State, 1991; Rotary Club,
Ibadan.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, soccer.
Address: Plot 12, Ade Akinsanya Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Phone: 01-4932914.
Name: DOSUNMU, Justice Latif Jinadu

Profession: jurist
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 22, 1920, Lagos
Education: Church Missionary Society Grammar School, Lagos, 1935-39, Univeristy of
London, England 1947-49, School of Legal Stu_dies, London, 1949-50
Career: called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London, 1950
Institutional Membership: Nigerian House of Representatives, 1954-64, ambassador to Guinea,
1967-68, judge, High Court, Lagos State, 1969-80, appointed judge, Federal Court of Appeal,
1980; University of Lagos Council since 1972
Address: 34 Queen's Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: DOSUNMU, Olalekan Adeola

Profession: chartered surveyor
Home Town: Ilaro
Education: Christ Church School, Ilaro, 1941-47, Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, 1948-
54, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Enugu, 1958-62, College of Estate
Management, London, 1962-64
Career: lands officer, Nigerian Railway, 1964-72, senior lands officer, 1972, principal lands
officer, Federal Ministry of Works, 1972, chief federal lands officer, assistant director, 1975-78,
appoint_ed director of Lands, 1978
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, fellow,
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Address: 24 Femi Ayantuga Crescent, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Name: DOSUNMU, Senator Wahab Olaseinde

Profession: civil Engineer /urban planner, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MUP, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 14, 1939; Lagos
Home Town: Lagos Island; Agege LGA
Education: Edward Blyden Memorial School, Lagos, 1946-53; Baptist Academy, Lagos, 1955-
59; Nigerian College of Arts, Science & Techairman Zaria 1960-62; University of Arizona,
Tucson, USA, 1962-65; New York University, New York, U.S.A, 1968-72
Career: Federal Ministry of Works and Survey; Federal Minister of Housing & Environment,
1979-82; Federal Minister of Science and Technology, 1982-83; chairman Senate Committee on
Science & Technology; Elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Lagos
Constituency, on the platform of Alliance for Democracy, since 1999; member Senate
Committee on Housing; Senate Committee on Environment; Senate Committee on Federal
Capital Territory
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers; Registered Council of Registered
Engineers of Nigeria; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Planners; acting Secretary, National
Democratic Coalition; Island Club, Lagos; Yoruba Tennis Club, Eko Club; assistant National
Treasurer, National Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Alliance for Democracy; decamped to People's
Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Otun Apesin of Lagos, 1981; Apesin of Ikateland, 1992
Address: 3, Sanyaolu Street, Oko-Oba, Agege, Lagos State
Name: DOVE-EDWIN, George

Profession: diplomat
Career: joined Ministry of External Affairs, 1958, later high commissioner to India, 1966-68,
ambassador to Japan, 1968-73, ambassador to Sweden, 1976-77, ambassador to France, 1977-81,
director-general, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1981-83, permanent secretary, Ministry of
External Affairs, Lagos, 1984-86, appointed high commissioner to the UK, 1986;
Name: DOVE-Edwin, Amb George

Profession: diplomat, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: CON
Career: meritorious thirty year diplomatic career with ministry of Foreign Affairs; president
General Assembly, International Maritime Organisation, 1991; chairman Nestle Nigeria Plc,
AOL Nigeria Ltd.; Patrons Educational Cooperation Society; Director First City Group Ltd,
since 2002
Institutional Membership: Association of Retired Ambassadors of Nigeria, Vision 2010
committee
Recognitions & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Niger
Hobbies: travelling, meeting people, sports
Name: DOZIE, Dr. Gabriel Pascal

Date (& Place) of Birth: April 9, 1939; Owerri
Education: London School of Economics, London, 1966; City University, London
Career: Economist; National Economic Development Office, U.K, 1968-69; Part-time Lecturer,
North Western Polytechnic, London, 1969-70; Econometrician, Great London Development
Council, 1969-70; Consulting Econometrician, African States Consulting Organisation, East
Africa, 1970-71; ceo/ Founder, African Development Consulting Group Ltd. 1972; senior
Consultant/Rep. Business International, S.A., Geneva, Nigeria, 1972-88; Director Central Bank
of Nigeria, 1988-91; Chairman/Chief Executive, Diamond Bank Ltd. since 1991; member
Judicial Commission on Enquiry into contract awards, Imo State, 1979-85; Special Task Force
Funding, Imo State University, 1984-85; Imo State Economic Consultative Committee, 1984-85;
Presidential Task Force on Nigeria Airways, 1989-90; Enugu State University of Tech, Business
Council, since 1995; National Council for Nigerian Vision, since 1998; Nigeria Vision
Foundation, since 1998; Vision 2010 Committee, 1997-98; The Conference Board, New York,
USA, since 1998; Lagos Business School, Advisory Board, since 1991; Panel, Reform and
Reorganisation, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1994; Governing Council, Nigerian Investment
Promotion Commission, 2000; chairman Review Panel, Imo State Government Industrial and
Commercial Projects, 1984-85; Management Audit Panel, Nigerian Airways, 1985-86; Progress
Bank of Nigeria, 1985-88; The Nigerian Stock Exchange, Port Harcourt branch, 1985-94;
Lagoon Secondary School Development Board, since 1995; Nigerian Economic Summit Group
since, 1993; MTN Communications Ltd.since 2001; vice-president. The Nigerian Stock
Exchange, 1991-94; president 1994-2000; Council member since 1991
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctor of Law, Imo State University, 1999; Doctor of
Management Technology, 2001; Doctor of Business Administration, 2001; Officer of the Order
of the Niger, 2001; Lifetime Achievement Award, 11th Annual Thisday Awards; Publication:
Review of Nigeria's Past Development Plans and Result since Independence, 1985; A simplified
Economic Tableau of Uganda, 1970; Industrial Cost Stabilization, 1970; Correlation of Share
Indices and its Application to Portfolio Programming 1968; perspectives on Nigerian's Economic
Development, 1999
Name: DUBA, Major-General Garba

Academic & Professional Qualifications: rtd; psc, fss, mni, soldier
Home Town: Manga, Kontagora
Education: Kontagora Primary School, 1950-56; Niger Provincial Secondary School, Bida,
1957-62; Nigerian Military Training College, Kaduna, 1962-63: Indian Military Academy, 1963-
64; Young Officers Course,U.K., 1966; Army Armoured School, USA, 1971-72; National
Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos
Career: Troop Commander/Squadron Leader and Regimental Commander, Nigerian Army,
1967-70; Brigade Commander, 1975; Military Administrator, Bauchi State, 1977; Commander,
23 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, 1978-79; Commandant, Armoured School, 1982;
Military Governor, Sokoto State, 1984-85; Director Staff Duties and Plans, Army Headquarters,
Lagos, 1985-86; General Officer Commanding, 2 Mechanised Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan,
1986-87, retired member Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1986; Passed Staff College, National
Institute
Recognitions & Achievements: Tafidan Kontangora, March 2002; Forces Service Star
Hobbies: hunting, squash, reading, horse-riding, swimming
Address: Mariga, Kontagora, Niger State.
Name: DUKE, Chief Joseph Louis Etim

Profession: accountant, administrator
Home Town: Calabar
Cross River: Cross River State
Education: St Patrick's College, Calabar, Balham and Tooting College of Commerce, London,
City of London Polytechnic, England; appointed managing director and chief executive,
Mercantile Bank of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, fellow, Institute of Bankers, associate,
Chartered Institute of Secretaries, chairman, Nigerian Institute of Bankers
Name: DUKE, Donald

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MBA, LL.B, B.L., LLM
Education: Corona and St. Mary's Private Schools, Lagos, 1964-72; Federal Government
College, Ilorin and Federal College of Arts and Science, Lagos, 1973-79; Nigerian Law School,
1983; Federal Government College, Sokoto; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria; University of
Pennsylvania Wharton Business School, 1984
Career: Director Volkswagen of Nigeria, 1984; commissioner Finance, Cross River State, 1992;
Associate, Baker and Hosteller, Washington DC, U.S.A.; Co-founded, Onyia and Duke Partners,
a law firm; ceo. Hegends International, the family shipping line; chairman Allied Merchants and
Brokers Limited; Elected exec. Governor, Cross River State on Peoples Democratic Party
Platform, 1999-2007; member National Economic Intelligence Committee, 1994-98; Board of
Directors, Voice of Nigeria; Executive Council, Cross River State Government, 1992; National
Economic Council, 1996-98
Institutional Membership: Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: 3rd Overall Prize, National Media Awards; Governor of the
Year, Thisday 10th Anniversary Award, 2004; Best Governance Award, by Institute of
Directors, 2005
Name: DUKE, Edem Ekpenyong
Profession: public relations practitioner, administrator
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro; CMS Grammar School, Lagos; University
of Lagos.
Career: Announcer, Broadcasting Corporation of Nigeria, 1974-75; Part-time Presenter of
Programmes, Radio Nigeria, Lagos, and Nigerian Television, Lagos, 1975-78; senior Producer,
Outside Broadcast Section, 1979-81; Head of Presentation, Principal Producer, Outside
Broadcasts, Cross River Radio, Calabar; Acting Controller of Programmes, Radio Nigeria, 1981-
84; Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, 1983; general manager Libramak
Communications Services Ltd, 1985-88; Group Public Relations Manager, SCOA Nigeria Plc,
1988-89; assistant general manager Corporate Affairs, Earth and Agro Equipment Group, Lagos,
1989-91; Manager, Public Affairs; Group general manager Public Affairs, Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation, Lagos, 1991; chairman Cross River/Akwa Ibom Joint Domestic Trade
Fair, 1989-91; Nigerian Contingent to the World Petroleum Congress Exhibition
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, member Advisory
Board of European-Economic Chamber of Trade Commerce and Industry for Nigeria
Hobbies: basketball
Telephone: 01-2614959, 2614650.
Name: DUKE, HRH, Joseph Louis Etim

Profession: lawyer, banker; administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, BL, FCIB, FCIS
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 30, 1938; Ikot Edem Odo
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Sacred Heart School, Calabar 1944-51; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1952-56;
University of Calabar, 1987-92; Balham and Toting College of Commerce, London, 1961-63;
City of London College, London, 1964-66
Career: Teacher, St. Patrick's College, Calabar 1957; Bank of West Africa Ltd (Now First Bank
of Nigeria Plc), 1958-60; Bank Officer, African Continental Bank Ltd. 1965-69; Bank Excu.
Mercantile Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1970-83; md/ ceo. Mercantile Bank of Nigeria, Plc 1984-87;
Embarked on Law Studies, 1987; Community Leader, on the Negotiating Team that represented
the Federal Government of Nigeria during the bilateral talks held between Nigeria and
Cameroon, both in Abuja and Buea. 1996; elected acting chairman Akpabuyo Council of Chiefs
in 1996; member Board of Directors; Newsprint Manufacturing Company Ltd. Oru Iboru, 1993;
excu.chairman Duke, Duke Duke and Co. Barristers and Solicitors, since 1994
Institutional Membership: fellow Charterd Institute of Bankers; Chartered Institute of
Secretaries and Administrators London
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctor of Business Administration, 1988; Newport University,
Newport Beach Califonia, USA; Best family of the year, Cross River State,1996; Eleventh best
family of the year in Nigeria, 1996; Clan Head of Edem Odo Clan, Kpabuyo LGA, since 1992;
chairman Duke House Council, Calabar, since 1979
Address: 3, Duke Town Close, State Housing Estate, Calabar
Telephone: 087-232580, 231082.
Name: DUKE, Orok Orok

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA.
Home Town: Calabar
State of Origin: Cross River State
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, 1939-44, Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar,
1945-46, Government College, Umuahia, 1947-52, University College, Ibadan, 1952-57
Career: assistant secretary, Federal Public Service, 1965-67, principal assistant secretary,
Federal Public Service, 1965-67, principal assistant secretary, South Eastern State, 1970-71,
deputy permanent secretary, 1971-72, appointed permanent secretary, Department of
Development Administration, Cross River State, 1973
Hobbies: tennis, golf
Address: 22/24 Ewa Nsa Street, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 2007.
Name: DUKKU, Jibir HaSil

Home Town: Dukku, Gombe
Education: Dukku Elementary School, 1943-46, Bauchi Middle School, 1947-48, Barewa
College, Zaria, 1949-53, Katsina Teachers' College, 1955-56, Dundee College of Education,
Scotland, 1960-62 (Diploma in Education), University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 1964-65,
Centre for Educational Television Overseas, London, April-July 1967 (Certificate in Educational
Broadcasting)
Career: teacher, Senior Primary School, Gombe, 1957-59, headmaster, Senior Primary School,
Kaltungo, January-December 1959, headmaster, Senior Primary School, Gombe, 1962-63,
assistant education officer, Ministry of Education, Kaduna, 1963-64, education officer, 1964-66,
senior education officer and head, Schools Broadcasts, February-June 1966, principal education
officer and head, Schools Broadcasts, 1966-68, vice-principal, Borno Teachers' College, 1968-
69, principal, Borno Teachers' College, 1969-72, deputy chief inspector of Education, 1973-76,
chief planning officer, Ministry of Education, Bauchi, 1976-79, permanent secretary, Ministry of
Rural Development and Co-operatives, 1979-81, permanent secretary, Ministry of Education,
1981-84, commissioner for Health, Bauchi State, 1984-85
Address: Dukku, Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria.
Name: DUKKU, Senator Umaru Usman

Date (& Place) of Birth: December 1944
Career: permanent secretary National Electoral Commission, Bauchi State, 1987; Director -
General Local Government Department, Bauchi State, 1988; Director - General Civil Service
Commission, 1990-91; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing, Gombe North
Constituency, on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Address: 132, Tundun Wada, Gombe.
Name: DUMI, Hon. G.M

Profession: lawyer, politician
Home Town: Sapele; Sapele
Education: Nigerian Law School
Career: Legal Practitioner, member Local government Council, 1987-89; chairman Institute of
Continuing Education, Delta State, 1991-1993; elected member House of Representatives for
Okpe Sapele Uvwie Federal Constituency on Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: counseling youths, community development, meeting people
Address: 46, Atufe Road, Sapele, Delta State
Name: DUMUJE, Maj. General Rays Matthews, (rtd.)

Profession: retired soldier, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: OFR, Psc, Fss, Mni
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 24, 1929; Aladja
Home Town: Aladja; Okpe LGA
Education: Dore School, Warri, Delta State; Officers' Course RAOC School, Blackdown,
England, 1964; Post-graduate Course, Management Science, Manchester University, England,
1970-71; senior Officers' Army Command and Staff College Jaji, Kaduna, 1977; senior
executive course No.l, National Institute for Policy and strategic Studies Kuru, Jos, 1979-80
Career: Regular Combatant, Nigerian Army, 1948; Lieutenant, 1960-65; Captain, 1965-67;
Major, 1967-68; Colonel, 1975-78; Brigadier, 1978-80; Major General, 1980; Regimental
Quarter Master, 5th Battalion, Nigerian Army, 1960-63; Senior Provision Officer, Ordinance
Depot, 1965-66; Secondment to the Nigerian Air Force, Soil Logistics HQ NAF, 1966; senior
Air Staff Officer, Logistics, 1967-70; Commander, NAF Logistics, Ikeja, 1971-74; Commander,
NAF, Air Defence wing, Makurdi, 1974-75; Director Ordinance Service, Nigerian Army
Ordinance Corps, 1975-80; Quarter Master General; Headquarter, 1980-81; Director, General;
Army Reserve and Recruitment, Headquarter, 1981-84; retired, 1984; member Armed Forces
Procurement Committee, 1968-70; Board of Directors, Defence Industries Corporation, 1968-70;
chairman Board of Directors, Conarenco Nigeria Ltd; Board of Directors, Kulak Trades and
Industries Plc; Integrated Rubber Products Nigeria Plc; Consolidated Medicaments Products Ltd;
2nd vice-president. General Udu Clan, Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State
Institutional Membership: National vice-president. Edo/Eastern Zone, Cocoa Association of
Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: British Empire Medal, 1956; Nigerian Independence Medal,
1960; UNO, Congo Medal, 1961; Defence Service Medal, National Service Medal; Nigeria
Crisis Medal; Republic Medal; Forces Service Star; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic
Hobbies: Swimming, Walking, Reading
Name: DUNCAN, Professor Josbert Thomas Kofi

Profession: consultant, radiotherapist/Oncologist, consultant surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB.BS, FRCR, FWACS
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 2, 1931; Lagos
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Kaduna, 1938-41; Government School, Lagos, 1944-
45; King's College, Lagos, 1946-50; University College, Ibadan, 1951-54; St. Mary's Hospital
Medical School, University of London, 1955-58; Addenbrooke's Hospital University, 1961-64;
Radium Hemet, Stockholm, Sweden, 1965; Post-graduate Medicine Course, University of
Edinburgh, 1965; Commonwealth scholar, Darwin College, University of Cambridge, 1966-68.
Career: House Physician/Surgeon, Amersham General Hospital, Bukinghamshire, England,
1958-60; Senior Surgical House Officer, 1960; medical officer, Government General Hospital,
Lagos, 1960-61; Senior Radiotherapy House Officer, Professor J.S. Mitchell Addenbrooke's
Hospital, Cambridge, 1961-63; Registrar, 1963-64; Supernumerary Senior Registrar, 1964-65;
Senior Registrar, Radiotherapy, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1965-66; Assistant
Radiotherapist, St. Thomas Hospital, University of London, 1967-68; Lecturer, Radiotherapy
(Grade 1), College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1968-73; Consultant, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, 1973; Associate Professor, Radiotherapy & Oncology, Head, Radiotherapy
Unit, College of Medicine, University of Lagos; Medical Director, Aqua Clinic, Mushin, Lagos;
Chief Consultant Radiotherapist and Oncologist, Eko Hospital, 1998
Institutional Membership: treasurer, Nigerian Cancer Society; Nigeria Radiation Protection
Panel; National Sports Council (Swimming); area co-ordinator, Association of General Medical
Practitioners of Nigeria; life vice-president, Nigerian Golfers Association; task force member,
Nigeria Immunization Days programme; fellow, Royal College of Radiologists, 1967; fellow,
West African College of Surgeons, 1976; Member/Vice Executive Chairman, Ikoyi Club.
Hobbies: Cricket, lawn tennis, swimming, golf, reading.
Name: DUNG, Hon. Daniel Sunday

Academic & Professional Qualifications: DBA
Home Town: Jos
Career: Chief Executive, Dansadu Nigeria Ltd; member House of Representatives for Jos
South/East Federal Constituency on Peoples Democratic Party platform, since 1999; chairman
NRC, working Committee, Plateau State, 1990; member Districts Creation Panel, Plateau State,
1992
Recognitions & Achievements: Excellence in Commerce and Tourism, EDI, Tourism Spain
Hobbies: welfare issues, Reading, Sports
Address: Gada-Mazaram, Near Chan Complex, Bukuru-Rayfield Road; Little Ray Field, Jos
Name: DUNIYA, Bitrus Yaayok

Education: Native Authority (NA) Primary School, Zaman Dabo, 1955-58, NA Primary School,
Kachia, 1959-61, Kagoro Teachers College, 1963-67, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76,
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1976-77
Career: teacher, later headmaster, Sudan Interior Mission School, Chafe, 1968-69, teacher,
Women's Teachers' College, Katsina, 1972-73, later elected member and minority leader,
Kaduna State House of Assembly, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1978-83, secretary, NPP, Kaduna
State Branch, 1978-79
Hobbies: debating, reading
Address: 4 Wurno Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 24547.
Name: DUNKWU, Paul Chukuka Eze

Profession: lawyer
Home Town: Zaria
Education: St Patrick's School, Zaria, Boys' High School, Ibadan, Holborn College of Law,
University of London, England
Career: called to the Bar, 1963; in private legal practice, 1964-80, special adviser for Legal
Affairs to the Governor, Bendel State, 1980-83; Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) until 1983, former
legal adviser, UPN, Oshimili West Constituency
Institutional Membership: Institute of International Affairs
Address: 7 Udu Street, Agbor, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: DUNLAMI, Adewale Ayodele

Profession: chartered accountant, businessman, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, FCA, FCTI, FIMC
Place of Birth: Ijebu-Ode
Home Town: Lagos; Lagos Island LGA
Education: Loyola College Ibadan, Oyo State, 1961-66; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo
State, 1970-75
Career: Education Officer, Ministry of Education Abeokuta Ogun State, 1976-78; senior
Accountant, Coopers and Lybrand, Lagos, 1978-82; Chief Accountant/Company Secretary Gacol
Ltd., Lagos, 1982-84; Managing Partner, Wale Odunlami and Co., since 1984; chairman HLT
Industries Ltd., Lagos; Director Ojodu Abiodun Community Bank; Director Cambridge College
Ikeja;
Institutional Membership: fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Chartered
Institute of Taxation of Nigeria; Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria; defunct Unity
Party of Nigeria (UPN); Nigerian Republican Convention (NRC); Alliance for Democracy (A.D)
Hobbies: Music, travelling, sports, (squash, rackets billiards, snooker, golf)
Address: 63 Adekunle Fajuyi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos
Name: DUREKE, Charles Ifeanyi

Home Town: Agbaghara Nsu
Education: St Columba's Catholic School, Nsu, 1941-49, Dr Lucas Secondary School, Lagos,
1955-58, University of Lagos, 1964-66, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67, Nigerian Law
Career: teacher, 1950-54, clerk, Federal Public Service, 1959-62, sales supervisor, United
Africa Company (Nigeria) Ltd, Port Harcourt, 1962, later sales manager, Michelin Tyres Nigeria
Ltd, Lagos, in private legal practice, Aba, elected member, Imo State House of Assembly for
Nsu, 1979-83; former legal adviser, NPP; board member, Rural Electricity Corporation, Imo
State, Education Committee, Mbano Local Government
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1979-83
Address: Ikenna Chambers, 31 Milverton Avenue, Aba, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: DUREKE, John Chukwudi Mark

Profession: accountant, politician
Home Town: Emekuku
Education: St Martin's School, Ihiala, Christ the King College, Onitsha
Career: joined Civil Service, Eastern Nigeria (later renamed East Central State), 1942-75,
retired as principal accountant, 1975, chair_man, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Zone B,
1978-79, also member, Board of Directors, NTA, 1978-79, elected member, Imo State House of
Assembly for Ogbaku, 1979-83
Address: 95B Wetheral Road, PO Box 57, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: DURKWA, Musa Bata Posi

Academic & Professional Qualification: BL, MLS, CDL
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1948; Garkida
Home Town: Garkida; Gombi LGA
Education: Primary School Garkida, Adamawa State, 1958-60; Baptist Primary School, Kano,
1960-64; Teachers' Training School, Gombe, 1966-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna
State, 1970-74: University of Maiduguri, Borno State, 1989-92
Career: Library Officer, North Eastern State, 1974-78; Librarian I, Gongola State 1978-82;
acting Director State Library, 1976-78; Supervisor, Works, College of Education, Hong,
Adamawa State, 1988-90; College Librarian, College of Education, Hong, Adamawa State, since
1983
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association Committee of College Librarians,
Nigeria; Nigerian Library Association, Adamawa Branch, fellow Institute of Library
Management of Nigeria; Certified and Distinguished Librarian; Institute of Library Management
of Nigeria; vice-president. Hong Staff Club, 1989-93; president Hong Staff club, 1990-99
Hobbies: Boxing, football, farming
Address: c/o Rev. Usman Shalangwa, Postal Agency, Garkida, Adamawa State
Name: DUROJAIYE, Harry Titi

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1946, Awe
Education: Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, 1960-66, part-time student, University of Lagos,
1972-77
Career: assistant general manager, 1972-77, appointed managing director, Nigerian General
Insurance Co Ltd, Lagos, 1978
Institutional Membership: Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute, Lon_don, 1974, associate
member, British Institute of Management, associate, Institute of Arbitrators, London
Hobbies: cinema, football, hunting
Address: 40 Norman Williams Street, SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Telephone: 843094.
Name: DUROJAIYE, Olusegun Michael

Profession: lawyer, banker
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, LL.B
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: St. Augustine Primary School, Itesi Abeokuta; Muslim High School, Sagamu;
Universite Du Paris, France; Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Ahmadu Bello
University (Part-time), 1983-84.
Career: Branch Manager, International Bank for West Africa Limited (now Afribank), 1979-83;
Area Manager, IBWA Limited, North-West Area, Kaduna, 1983-84; Area Manager, IBWA,
North-EastArea, Kano, 1984-86; Assistant General Manager, IBWA, Lagos Area 1986.
Institutional Membership: member and chairman, Rotary Club, chairman, Rotary Silver
Jubilee Celebration; Charter President, Rotary Club of Ikeja South, 1987-88.
Hobbies: Reading, squash, flying (holds student pilot licence).
Name: DUROJAIYE, Professor Bamidele Olufisan
Profession: agricultural economist, university teacher
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 11, 1954; Ibadan
Education: Ogbogbo Baptist Primary School, Ogbogbo, 1960-61; Abiola Jacobs Primary
School. Oke-Foko, Ibadan, 1962-66; Olivet Baptist High School, Olivet Heights, Oyo, Oyo
State, 1967-71; Government College, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1972-73; University of Ibadan, Ibadan,
Oyo State, 1973-76; University of Arizona, Tucson, USA, 1979-81; University of Ibadan. Oyo
State, 1981-85.
Career: Research assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Arizona,
Tucson, USA, 1980-81; Lecturer II, Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm
Management. Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1983-85; Lecturer 1, Department of
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1985-88;
acting Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Ogun State
University, Ago-Iwoye. Ogun State, 1986-88; Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and
Farm Management, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1988-90; visitor, Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics, The University of New England, Armidale, Australia,
1990-91; Reader. Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Ogun State
University, Ago-Iwoye, 1993; acting Provost, College of Agricultural Sciences, Ogun State
University, Ago-Iwoye, 1995; professor Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm
Management, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1998; Academic Adviser, College of
Agricultural Sciences, 1983-84; member Review Panel, College of Agricultural Science. 1983;
Farm Planning and Development Committee, College of Agricultural Science, 1984-85;
Research Sub-Committee, College of Agricultural Sciences, 1983-84; 1988-89; 89-90; Senate,
since 1985; Board of Studies, College of Agricultural Sciences, 1984; chairman Academic Staff
Union of Nigerian University, Ogun State University Branch, 1986-90; Staff Adviser, Rotaract
Publication Committee, College of Agricultural Science, since 1993; Staff Adviser, Agricultural
Economics and Farm Management Panel, B.Ed. Sandwich Programme, 1995; Department of
Agricultural Economics and Extension, 1987-96; Head, Consultancy Department, NARDES
(Nig) Limited (Resource Developers and Consultants), 1981-83; vice-chairman Imosan
Community Development Council, Imosan, Ogun State, 1989-90; reviewer, Ife Journal of
Agriculture, since 1989; Recruitment Interview Panel, Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, since
1990; External Examiner, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1990;
reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, since 1991; Area Correspondent for
Nigeria, International Network for Economic Method, 1992; member Recruitment Interview
Panel, Ogun State College of Education, Ijagun, 1992; External Examiner, M.Sc. Thesis in the
Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1994; Ph.D.
Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1996;
aResearch Grant for Master's Thesis by the International Agriculture Programme of the
University of Arizona, 1980; Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for Ph.D. Degree, 1982
(not utilized); Winrock International Research Grant, 1988; CODESRIA Research Grant, 1992;
Winrock International Research Grant, 1994
Institutional Membership: president Rotary Club of Ago-Iwoye, District 911,1989-90;
chairman Caretaker Committee, Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) of Ijebuland, since 1997; member
Rockefeller Foundations Leadership for Environment and Development Programme; Nigerian
Association of Agricultural Economist; Nigerian Economic Society of Nigeria; Farm
Management Association of Nigeria; Society for International Development Network for
Economic Method; International Association of Agricultural Economist
Hobbies: listening to traditional Music, indoor games and camping
Name: DUROJAIYE, Professor Michael Oladele Akanbi
Profession: psychologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons), MA, MSc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 4, 1934, Lagos
Education: St Paul's School, Ebutemetta until 1942, Holy Cross School, 1942-47, St Leo's
School, 1947-50, Loughborough College, England, 1958-61, University of Manchester, England,
1961-68 (Diploma in Educational Psychology, 1965)
Career: teacher, Nigeria, 1954-58, part-time teacher and student, England, 1958-64,
psychologist, Child Guidance, Lancashire, England, 1964-68, lecturer, later senior lecturer,
University of Ibadan, 1968-70, senior lecturer, Makerere University, Kampala, 1970-71,
professor of Psychology and dean, Faculty of Education, Makerere University, 1971-75,
appointed professor of Educational Psychology and dean, Faculty of Education, University of
Lagos, 1975
Institutional Membership: Fellow, British Psychological Society; executive member,
International Union of Psychological Sciences, International Association for Applied
Psychology, vice-president, International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: editor, Psychological Guidance of the School
Child (Evans Brothers, 1972), A New Introduction to Educational Psychology (Evans Brothers,
1975)
Hobbies: bird watching, swimming, concerts
Home: 8, Ransome Kuti Road, University Campus, Lagos.
Name: DUROJAIYE, Samuel Oladipupo

Profession: accountant
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 18, 1958;
Home Town: Okelugbogun; Ijebu North East
Education: Isonyin Grammar School, Isonyin, Ijebu, 1973-77, Government School, Tiko Town,
Cameroon, 1964-72
Career: Clerk. Union Bank of Nigeria, 1977-80; Chartered Accountant, Balogun Ayanfalu,
Badejo and Company, 1980-85; Accountant, NB Plc, 1985-86; Finance Manager, Treasury
Dept., 1986-90; Brewery Accountant, Nigerian Breweries Plc, 1990-91; Executive Director Pilot
Finance Ltd., 1991-99; commissioner Finance and Economic Planning, Ogun State, since 1999
Name: DUROJAIYE, Senator Otunba Olabiyi

Profession: legal practitioner, legislator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, LL.B, B.L, MNI
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 8, 1933; Ojowo,
Home Town: Ijebu Igbo
Education: Ojowo United Primary Schairman Ijebu-Igbo, 1940-48; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo,
1949-53; Two Universities Degrees, Private Studies, 1960; London 1976; National Institute for
Policy and Strategic Studies, 1979-80; Training in Money and Banking IMF, 1964; Federal
Reserve Bank of New York, 1976; London City University Business School Course for Senior
Bankers and Financial Executives, 1982; Participant in the British Council Sponsored City of
London Money Market Operations Course, 1975
Career: Junior Examiner of Titles, Federal Lands Registry, Lagos, 1954-57; Executive Officer
(Accts), Old Western Region, 1957-61; Research Officer, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1961-65;
Managers Secretary, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1965-66; Manager, Staff Matters, 1967-68;
Manager, Premises and Supplies, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1969-70; assistant Exchange
Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria 1973; Deputy Exchange Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria,
1974-75; Chief of Admin./Secretary on the board. 1976-77; Director (Finance and Commercial),
Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company Ltd. 1984-89; on Secondment from the Central
Bank; retirement from public services, 1989; Legal Practitioner, Chief Rotimi Williams
Chambers, 1990 member Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; chairman Public Funds Committee of
the Assembly; Board member Nigeria Industrial Development Bank, 1978-84; Federal Mortgage
Bank of Nigeria 1978; National Treasurer for Seven Years; Senate Committees on Finance and
Appropriation; Judiary and Legal Services; Power and Steel and Industries; Head, Buyi
Durojaiye & Co., Legal Practitioners and Notaries Public, Opebi, Ikeja, 1999; Solitary Military
confinement, as a political detainee without a charge or any accusation whatsoever, 1996-1988;
Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Ogun East senatorial District, 1999-2003;
currently, chairman Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service
Institutional Membership: president Alumni Association of the National Institute for Policy
and Strategic Studies, 1988-90; member Ikoyi/Victoria Island Civil Defence Unit, 1967-70;
Nigeria Bar Association; Founder/president Congress of Ijebu-Igbo Community, 1982-1989;
chairman Ijebu-North Community Caucus, since 1988; Parish Council/ president Christian
Morning Star Society of St. Matthews Church, Ojowo Ijebu-Igbo, since 1985; foundation
member NADECO and active member Afenifere; chairman Registration Committee of the
People's Solidarity Party, 1989; Twice Elected delegate to National Convention of the Social
Democratic Party, 1990 & 1991; president Aspirant under the platform of Social Democratic
Party, 1992
Recognitions & Achievements: Central Bank of Nigeria 15 years meritorious service award
1976 and 25 years award 1986; conferred the legal status of Notary Public 1994; Otunba
Kolawolu of Ijebu 1991; Publication: "Nigeria Tomorrow" My vision and Mission 1992
Hobbies: photography, horticulture
Name: DUROJAIYE, Dr. Oyegbola Awujoola

Profession: veterinarian
Academic & Professional Qualification: DVM, MVM, PhD
Home Town: Awe
Education: First Baptist Day School, Awe, 1954-59; Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, 1961-63;
Awe High School, Awe, 1964-65; Animal Health School, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, 1966-67;
University of Ibadan, 1967-74; University of Glasgow, UK, 1976-77.
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1975; senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan
Institutional Membership: General Council, University of Glasgow, Africa and Middle East
Virology Association.
Hobbies: International relations
Address: Block 8, Flat 6, Philipson Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: DUROSINMI, Abayomi Adeyosola

Home Town: Irewe-Badagry
Education: Native Authority School, Irewe-Badagry, 1942-49, Native Authority School, Ajido-
Badagry, 1950-51, Thomas Marshall College of Commerce, Ibadan, 1952-53, Lagos City
College, Yaba, 1953-56, Isleworth Polytechnic, Middlesex, England, 1962-63, Kingston
Polytechnic, Surrey, England, 1964-69 (Final Certificate, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and
Administrators, Final Diploma, Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Final Certificate, Society of
Commercial Accountants, Diploma in Management Studies)
Career: clerk, Kingsway Stores of Nigeria, 1957-62, accounts clerk, British Aircraft
Corporation, England, 1963, executive accounts officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos,
1970, senior stores officer, Lagos State Government, 1973, accounts and administrative manager,
Harrison Industry Nigeria Limited, 1978, elected senator for Badagry, 1979-83, re-elected
senator for Badagry, October-December 1983
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83
Hobbies: fishing
Address: Durosinmi's Compound, Egba Quarters, Irewe-Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Name: DUROTOYE, Dr Adeline Bisi

Profession: geologist
Home Town: Kaduna
Education: Queen of Apostles College, Kakuri, Kaduna, 1956-60, Queen's College, Yaba,
Lagos, 1961-62, University of Ibadan, 1963-66
Career: curator and lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Ibadan, 1967-72, later
appointed curator, Natural History Museum, University of Ife, Ile-Ife
Institutional Membership: International Association for Quarternary Studies, Geological
Society of Africa, West African Science Association, vice-president, Commission on Shoreline
Studies in Africa, secretary, World Federation of University Women, Ife University Branch
Hobbies: gardening, dressmaking, church activities
Address: House G33, Road 7, University of Ife Campus, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: DUROSINMI, Dr. Muheez Alani

Profesion: haematologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB, B.Sc, FMC Path, FWACP
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Ahmaddiya Primary School, Elegbata, Lagos, 1959-66; Ansar-U-Deen College,
Isolo, Lagos, 1967-70; Federal School of Science, Onikan, Lagos, 1971-73; University of
Ibadan, 1973-78.
Career: Lecturer, Department of Haematology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1986-92;
Reader, Department of Haematology, since 1992; acting Head, Department of Haematology,
1990-94 and since August 1997; Vice-Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, 1992-93; acting
Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, 1996; Consultant Haematologist, Obafemi Awolowo
University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, since 1986; examiner, Haematology, National
Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, since 1991; examiner, Haematology, West African
Postgraduate Medical College, since 1995; elected member Obafemi Awolowo University
Governing Council, 1997; chairman Laboratory Revolving Fund Committee, 1987-94, since
1997
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association, Nigerian Society for Haematology
and Blood Transfusion; Association of Pathologists of Nigeria, African AIDS Association
Network, International Society of Haematology, European and African Division; Islamic
Medical Association of Nigeria; Staff Club, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Studies on Protection from the Effect of the
Carcinogen 1, 12- Dimethylbenz (A) Anthracene in Rat, Thesis, 1985; co-author, The Protection
of Incomplete Mouse Monoclonal Anti-Le with Colloids Transfusion, 1985; co-author,
Haemoglobinuric Episodes following Vigorous Ritual Dancing, 1986; co-author, Leg-Calve
Perthe's Disease Associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in a Child, African Medical
Journal, 1989; co-author, Burkitt's Lymphoma in a 45-year Old Nigerian Woman, 1990; co-
author, Acceptability of Prenatal Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Anaemia by Female Patients and some
Parents of Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Nigeria, Social Science Medical, 1995; co-author, An
Elderly Man with Weight Loss and Anaemia Leukemia and Lymphoma, 1996; Federal
Government Scholarship Award for Medicine, 1975-78.
Hobbies: international politics, reading, current affairs
Name: DUROSINMI-ETTI, Adeorike Oluwatoyin

Education: Anglican Girls School, Broad Street Lagos, 1958-63; Queen's College Yaba, 1964-
68; Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, 1969-70; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1971-74.
Career: assistant Secretary II, Office of the Secretary to the Military Government, Lagos State,
August 1975-1977; assistant Secretary 1, Ministry of Trade and Industry, 1977-79; senior
assistant Secretary, Ministry of Health, 1979-80; Budget Department, Office of the Secretary to
the Lagos State Government, 1980; Deputy Secretary, 1984; Principal assistant Secretary,
Budget Department, Office of the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, 1989; assistant
Director, Personnel, Finance and Supplies, Plans, Programmes and Budget Department, Military
Governors Office, 1989-90; director Planning, Research and Statistics Directorate, Environment
and Physical Planning Office (now Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning), 1990-92;
Sole Administrator, Lagos Mainland Local Government, 1991; Director Finance and Supplies,
Ministry of Works and Transport, 1992-96; general manager Lagos State Printing Corporation,
1996-97; Director - General General Services Bureau (now Public Service Office), Office of the
Secretary to Lagos State Government, 1997-98; permanent secretary Information, Culture and
Sports, since 1998; Secretary, Lagos State Tenders Board, 1984-89
Name: DUROSINMI-ETTI, Professor Francis Abayomi

Profession: consultant radiotherapist and oncologist, medical practioner
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBBS, DMRT, RCS, RCP, FWACS, FICA
Date (& Place) of Birth: November l, 1948; Kaduna
Education: Egbado College, Illaro, 1961-65; Federal School of Arts and Science, 1966-67;
University of Lagos, 1967-72; University of Manchester, England, 1975-78
Career: Medical Practioner, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1972-75; Medical Doctor,
Christie Hospital, Manchester, England; Specialist (Cancer), Cookridge Hospital, Leeds;
Clatterbridge Hospital, Liverpool, 1981; Lecturer, Radiography/Consultant Radiotherapist &
Oncologist; Officer-in-charge of Cancer Management Programme, United Nations, 1988-94;
Head, Ghana Management Centre, 1995; member Lagos university Management Team, 1998;
Chief Medical Director/ceo. National Hospital, Abuja, 1999-2002; Consultant to both private and
public health sector organisations, since June 2002
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, former National Treasurer, Nigerian Cancer
Society; Secretary, Egbada Collge Old Students' Association; Ikoyi Club
Recognitions & Achievements: First Nigerian Professor of Radiography/Oncology;
Publication: author of many scholarly articles on Cancer Management in local and international
journals
Hobbies: swimming, squash, reading
Name: DURU, Dr Robert

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MA, PhD
Home Town: Orlu
Education: Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, University College, Ibadan, University College,
University of London, England, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Career: junior research fellow, University of Ibadan, 1963, lecturer, University of Lagos, 1965,
lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1966-67, lecturer, PAS Institute, Temple University, 1972,
associate professor, South Carolina, USA, 1975, appointed senior lecturer, Geography,
Institutional Membership: Association of American Geographers
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Maps and Map Making (American Universities
Press, Washington, 1977)
Hobbies: fishing, boating, tennis, painting, gardening
Address: 507 Eze-Opi Crescent, University Campus, Nsukka, Anambra State.
Name: DURU, Hon. (Nze) Okechukwu Chidi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L, C.E.P
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 12, 1966; Anambra
Home Town: Nkpologwu; Aguata LGA
Education: Eziama High School, Abia State, 1978-83; Bendel State University Ekpoma, (now
Ambrose Alii University, Ekpoma); 1984-88; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1988-89; E.E.P.
Lagos Business School, Victoria Island Lagos, 2000
Career: Principal Partner, Mokamezwe & Okonkwo & Partners (Solicitors); Managing Director
APTICS Ltd., Lagos; Special Assistant Legal/Protocol Sai Babagana Kingibe President
Campaign Team, 1992-1993; member House of Representatives for Aguata Federal
Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999; chairman House of
Representatives Committee on Privatisation & Commercialisation
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Peoples Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Lagos Business School C E P 9, 2000; NYSC National
Honours Award, 1990; Nze of Nkpologwu
Hobbies: Reading & visiting, committed to ensuring formulation of laws that will usher Nigeria
into a private sector led economy
Address: Duru's Compound Ogwugwunazi Village Nkpologwu, Aguata LGA, Anambra State.
Name: DURUJI, Dr Cajetan Ajoku

Home Town: Ejemekuru
Education: Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1952-56, Bishop Shanahan Teacher Training College,
Orlu, 1957-58, University of Ibadan, 1962-66, 1975
Career: teacher, Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1960-62, lecturer, French, Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri, 1966-70, senior research fellow, Institute of Education, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, commissioner for Education, Imo State, 1979, later commissioner for
Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Imo State until 1983, detained, January-December 1984,
conditionally released, January 1985
Hobbies: gardening, poultry keeping
Address: Ejemekuru, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: DUYILE, Chief Dayo

Home Town: Ondo
Education: Catholic Primary School, Okitipupa, 1947; Anglican Primary School, Okitipupa,
1949; St. Luke's Secondary Modern School, Okitipupa, 1955; Ibadan General Certificate of
Education Classes, 1959; University of Lagos, Akoka, 1972-76.
Career: Deputy editor, Drum Magazine, 1972-75; Editor, Daily Sketch, Ibadan, 1976-78; acting
general manager Daily Sketch, 1978-79; Manager, Training and Manpower Development,
Concord Press, Lagos, 1980-82; Public Relations Consultant, 1983-85
Institutional Membership: assistant Director Nigeria Institute of Journalism, 1986-88,
Nigerian Institute of Journalism, 1988-98; Journalist, Commonwealth Press Union; Pioneer
president Commonwealth Journalist Association, Nigerian Chapter, 1988; Publicity Secretary,
defunct National Party of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, 1982-83
Recognitions & Achievements: Maiyegun of Ogere, Ijebu Remo; Publication: Media and Mass
Communication in Nigeria, Gong Communications Limited, 1979; Makers of Nigerian Press,
Gong Communications, 1988; Ethics of Journalism for West Africa, Gong Communications;
Public Relations for West Africa, Gong Communications
Hobbies: gardening, swimming
Address: 1 Duyile Close, Jibowu Estate, Abule-Egba, Agege, Lagos.
Name: DUYILE, Moses Korede

Profession: banker, administrator, industrialist
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 16, 1945, Ode-Idanre
Home Town: Ode-Idanre
Education: St. George's Primary School, Idanre, Ondo State, 1954-60; Olofin Grammar School,
Idanre, 1961-65; University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1973-77; University of Ibadan, 1984-85
Career: Branch Manager, Nigerian Bank for Commerce & Industry. 1985-1986; acting Area
Manager, Western Area Office, Ibadan, 1987; Area Manager, Western Area Office, Ibadan,
1987-91, Director - General (Training) National Bank for Commissioner Bank, Abuja, 1992;
member Committee on Industrialization of Ondo State, 1986; Committee on Industrial Policy for
Oyo State, 1989, Federal House of Representative 1992-93; Director Nigerian-Romanian Wood
Industries Ltd., 1983-1991; Alpha Industries Ltd. Ikare Akoko, Ondo State; State commissioner
Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Tourism, currently
Institutional Membership: Examiner, Chartered Institute of Bankers; Highlander's Club
(IDANRE) since l979; Sec/vice-president. Various times; Lucky Men Association, since 1982;
president since 1992; Social Democratic Party-State Delegate, Alliance for Democracy, State
Secretariat
Recognitions & Achievements: University Scholar, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Honourary
Chieftency Title Holder,
Hobbies: Reading and christian religious activities
Address: Quarter 16, Alagbaka GRA, Akure OR 2, Ilaje Street, Ijapo Estate, Akure, P.O. Box
643, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: DUYILEMI, Professor Benedict Oladele

Profession: university lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, Ed, M.A., Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 2, 1948; Ondo
Education: Methodist Schools, Okitipupa and Idanre, 1954-59; Aquinas College, Akure, 1960-
64; University of Ife, 1970-74; 1982-84; University of Ilorin, 1986-90
Career: Federal Science Officer, St. Peter's College, Akure, 1975-77; Lecturer II, Ondo State
College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1977-92; Dean of Science; Dean, Applied Arts and Sciences,
1985-91; senior Lecturer, Head of Department, Curriculum Studies Department, 1994-97;
assistant professor Science Education/Dean, Education, Ondo State University, Akungba-Akoko,
since 1997
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology London, 1994; vice-president. Links Club of
Nigeria, Akure, 1977
Recognitions & Achievements: Academic award of excellence, 1964-99; 20th C achievement
in Science Education, 2000; Publication: Science methodology-Omolayo S.P.B, Ado-Ekiti,
1980; New Approach to Biology Practicals, 1980; Introduction to Monocotyledonous Plant,
Board Publications: Ibadan, 1982; Education Research and Statistics, Dubeno, Ondo, 1999;
Practical Biology, Gbabeks Limited, Ibadan, 2000; creative work: Production of electricity from
fruits, stan, Sokoko, 1985
Hobbies: book-writing, classical dancing, playing badminghton
Address: Plots 13 and 14 Block G3, Oluseun/ Adetegbo Layout, Esugbin Area, Ife Road, Ondo;
Ondo State.
Name: DUYILEMI, (Professor) Mrs. Augustmah 'Nireti

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 3, 1953; Ondo
Home Town: Ondo; Ondo East LGA
Education: St. Catherine Primary School, 1959-65; Mount Carmel Secondary School, Ikare
Akoko, 1966-71; Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, 1985-88; University of Ibadan, 1993-97
Career: Teacher, Ola-Oluwa Mushin Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti, 1980-85; Lecturer, Ondo
State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1988-89; Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, College of
Education Technical Department, Faculty of Education, Akungba Akoko, since 1999; Gender
Activist, Resource Person on Women Empowerment Programmes
Institutional Membership: Science Teachers Association of Nigeria; National Association of
Professional Educators; National Association of Educational Evaluator Researchers; Nigeria
Association of Science Education ResearChairman, Unique Christian Sisters Association, Ado
Ekiti; president Catholic Women Organisation, Ekiti State; Matron, Catholic Women
Organisation, St. Patrick's Church, Ondo State
Recognitions & Achievements: Ondo State University, Alumni, 1999; International Scholar of
the Year 2001, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge; Publication: Co-author, Practical
Biology for Schools and Colleges, Gbabeks Publishers Ltd. Ibadan, 1999; A Short Course in
Education Research, Ondo Duibeno Nigeria Publisher, 1999
Hobbies: Reading, cooking and travelling
Address: No.16, Owodunni Street, Textile Road, Ado-Ekiti OR 2, Loyinmi Street, Odojomu
Layout, Ondo.
E-mail: duyilemi@schoolmail.com
Name: DZEVER, Laha Augustine

Profession: teacher, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 12, 1952; Render
Home Town: Tombo
Education: St. Gabriel Secondary School, Makurdi, 1966-70; Government Pivotal Teachers
College, Jos, 1972-73; University of Calabar, 1978-82; University of Ibadan, 1987
Career: National Youth Service Corp, 1983; Lecturer, College of Education, Katsina-Ala, 1983-
91; Education Secretary: Gboko Local Government Education Authority; Buruku lga; Council
Secretary, Buruku lga, 1992-93; d-Director Personnel, Benue State Primary Education, 1994-99;
Acting executive-chairman 1999-2000; since 2000
Recognitions & Achievements: Merit Award for Educational Development by Primary School
Head Teachers of Nigeria, Benue State Wing, 2000; National Grand Merit Award, by the
Nigerian Citizens of Repute International Biographical Centre, 2001; Exemplary Leadership
Award, by Leadership Trust Foundation, Ile-Ife, 2002; Platinum Merit Award for Excellent
Primary School Management by Platinum Merit International, 2002; National Primary Education
Productivity Merit Award, 2003; Merit Award by NUJ, Benue State chapter, 2004; Award of
Excellence in Administration and Leadership, by the Nigerian Labour Congress, Benue State
Council, 2005
Name: DZOMON, John Tyolaha

Home Town: Yandev, Gboko
Education: St. John's Primary School, Gboko, 1966; Holy Ghost Primary School, Makurdi,
College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-76; 1978-79; University of
Wisconsin-Stout, USA, 1981-82, 1982-83.
Career: Instructor, Field Engineering Matters, College of Agriculture, Vandev, 1980; senior
Mechanical Engineer , Ministry of Agriculture, Makurdi, 1983-84; Mechanical Engineer , Benue
Bottling Company, 1984; Site Engineer , 1984-85; Maintenance Manager, Benue Bottling
Company, Makurdi, 1987; president TZ Engineering Ltd., Makurdi, since 1994.
Recognitions & Achievements: Tag Vocational Excellency award, Rotary Club, Makurdi.
Hobbies: Reading
Name: EBENEBE, Professor Alfred Chukwuwetalu

Profession: agriculturist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Education: higher studies in Agriculture, Botany, Crop Protection and Plant Pathology
Career: specialist officer in Mycology, Ministry of Agriculture, former Eastern Nigeria,
research fellow, German Research Association Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, appointed
associate professor and deputy dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Name: EBERE, Chidi A

Home Town: Avutu-Obowo
Education: St Augustine's Grammar School, Nkwerre, Federal Emergency Science School,
Lagos, Makerere University, Kampala
Career: joined Imo State Civil Service, later appointed permanent secretary, Imo State
Government, 1976, also director, Africa Continental Bank, 1984
Hobbies: Reading
Name: EBEWO, Dr. Patrick James

Profession: university teacher, artist
Education: University of Ibadan; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1982; University of
Ibadan, 1988
Career: Graduate assistant Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, 1980; assistant Lecturer,
1981; Lecturer 11/ Presenter, African Rhythm, WCBN-FM, USA. 1982-83; Quiz Master,
Schools Challenge (Radio); Sokoto State Finals 1984; Presenter, Take your Pick, Nigerian
Television Authority, 1984; 1985-87; Lecturer I/Senior, Lecturer; 1990-92; Head, Department
of Modern European Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1991-92; senior
Lecturer, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho, since 1992; Artistic director Sokoto State
Contingent. National Festival of Arts and Culture, 1990; chairman Department of Modern
European Languages Post-graduate Programme, 1990-91; Organiser, National Creative Writing
Competition, Lesotho, 1993; organiser of several public poetry reading and competition,
National University of Lesotho, since 1993
Recognitions & Achievements: University of Ibadan Teaching Assistantship Award 1987-88;
University of Sokoto Fellowship Award, 1981-82; 1985-88; Publication: Na Le llena: Anthology
of creative writing in Lesotho; A handbook of Literary and Critical Terms for African Students;
Self Portrait and other poems
Name: EBHOMIEN, Professor John Edward

Profession: consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.A, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 19, 1955; Emuhi
Home Town: Ekpoma; Esan West LGA
Education: Ujoelen Grammar School, Ekpoma, 1972-76; Institute of Continuing Education,
Ubiaja, 1976-77; Higher College of Technology, Nicosia, Cyprus, 1977-79; Cyprus Institute of
Marketing, Nicosia, Cyprus, 1979-81; Webster University (Formerly Webster, College) of St.
Louis, Missouri, USA, 1981-82; Ashland University, Ohio, USA, 1995-97; Evangel Christian
University of America, Monroe Louisiana, USA, 2000-2001
Career: Lecturer/ Trainer, Kaduna State Government Staff Traning Centre, 1982-83; Chief
Accountant/Admin.Controller, Jabita Group of Companies, Ikeja, 1985-86; Management
Consultant, Agrovog Ltd; Manpower Trainees/Management Consultant, Surulere, Lagos, 1986-
87; Managing Consultant, Ikeja, 1987-93; Consultant, Strategic Management Enterprises
Development and Transfer of Technology, UNDP, UNOPERMANENT SECRETARY, New
York, USA, 1993-98; Director - General National Committee for Protection of Children, Ikeja,
Lagos, since 1995; currently, professor Education and Management Strategy, since 2002
Institutional Membership: Cyprus Institute of Marketing, Nicosia, 1981; Institute of
Management Specialist, England, 1982; British Institute of Management, London,1983; Institute
of Commercial Management, England, 1983; Chartered Ministerial Association, International,
1997; Nigerian Association of Ph.D Graduates, Ikeja, Lagos
Address: 9, Ishola Abass Street, Aboru, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos
Telephone: 08033044131, 01-4809763
E-mail: Jeebadward@yahoo.com
Name: EBIE, Chris

Profession: broadcaster, cinematographer, television producer
Academic & Profession: BA
Education: Central School, Onitsha, 1950-57; St. Augustine Grammar School, Nkwere, Abia
State, 1958-62; Columbia College, Los Angeles, USA, 1979-82; Thomson Broadcasting System,
1999.
Career: assistant Film Editor, Nigerian Television, 1967-72; assistant Producer, 1972-74;
Producer, 1974-76; acting Operations Manager, programme Planning Section; Operations
Manager, 1976; acting Head, Youth and Children Section, 1977-78; Head, Youth and Children
Section, 1978-82; Controller, Programmes, 1983-86; Manager, Programmes, Directorate of
National Production, 1987; Manager, Nigerian Television Authority 2, Channel 5, 1988-95;
acting assistant director Programmes, 1995-97; assistant Director Programmes, Nigerian
Television Authority, since 1997; chairman Channel 10 Committee; Nigerian Television
Authority Light Entertainment Festival; chairman, Production Review Committee on Script,
Channel10
Institutional Membership: Programme Acquisition; Nigerian Institute of Management;
Nigerian Guild of Television Producers/dir Society of Nigerian Broadcasters; Rotary Club of
Festac
Hobbies: photography, lawn tennis, walking, observing people
Name: EBIE, Professor John Chukunyelu

Profession: psychiatrist
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB,BS, MSc
Home Town: Agbor
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1950-56, Nigerian College of Technology, Zaria,
1956-58, University of Ibadan, 1958-64, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1966-69 (Diploma
in Psychological Medicine, 1968)
Career: consultant psychiatrist, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1970-71, Executive
Council, Midwestern State, commissioner for Health, Midwestern State, 1972-74, appointed
professor of Mental Health, University of Benin, also consultant psychiatrist, University of
Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, 1976
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1972, Association of Psychiatrists in
Africa; editor-in-chief, African Journal of Psychiatry (Journal of the African Psychiatric
Association) since 1975, chairman, Bendel State Hospitals Management Board, 1975-77,
chairman, Interim Management Board for Neuro-Psychiatric Hospitals in Nigeria, Provisional
Council, University of Calabar since June 1976
Address: House B20, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Bendel State.
Telephone: 495.
Name: EBIE, Samuel Parma .O. Fortune

Profession: estate surveyor and valuer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, PPNIVS, FNIVS, FRICS, RSV
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 26, 1934; Agbor-Alidinma
Education: Anglican School, 1940-48; Okrika Grammar School, Okrika. 1949-53; Dennis
Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1954; Kumasi College of Technology, Kumasi, Ghana,
1957-59; College of Estate Management, London, 1959-62; Housing Internship Programme,
USA, 1964-65
Career: Staff Surveyor, Nigeria Building Society, 1962-63; senior Estate Officer, Lagos
Executive Development Board, 1963-70; Pioneer Chief Estate Manager, Bendel Development
and Planning Authority, 1970-76; Pioneer general manager/ceo. Federal Housing Authority,
1976-83; Pioneer md/ce. Shelter Afrique, Nairobi Kenya, 1983-85; president Fortune Ebie & Co,
Lagos, since 1985
Institutional Membership: member Rating and Valuation Assoc; Fellow, Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors; Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers; Registered Estate
Surveyors and Valuers; past president: Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers; Life
mem/past president Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria; Director Zenith
International Bank Ltd. since 1997; Esato Society; president Ika Group; Agbor Summit; Otu
Umu Ika, Festac Town; Agbor Community Association Lagos
Recognitions & Achievements: Profession: asl Excellence and Contribution to the
Development of Estate Surveying and Valuation in Nigeria, 1992; Professional Merit Award,
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 1992; Anioma Excellence Award, 1995; Order of the
Knighthood of St. Christopher, 1995; Certificate of honour, Nigerian Institution and the
Profession: of Estate Surveying and Valuation, 1997
Hobbies: travelling especially to rural areas, reading, writing and christian religious activities
Name: EBIGBO, Prof (chief). Peter Onyekwere

Profession: lecturer, clinical psychologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: Ph.D, NNOM
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 1, 1947; Orlu
Home Town: Amaofuo
Education: Holy Trinity Practicing School Orlu, 1952-59; St. Peter Clovers, 1960-65; Junior
Seminary Okpala; Bigard Seminary, Enugu, 1965-69; Julius Maixmilian Bavarian, University of
Wuerburg, 1970-77
Career: Clinical Psychologist, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1977-78; Hon.
Consultant/Lecturer II, University of Nigeria College of Medicine, 1978; Hon.
Consultant/Lecturer I, 1980; Hon. Consultant/Senior Lecturer 1982; Dean, Faculty of Health
Sciences & Technology, 1991-93; Deputy Provost, College of Medicine University of Nigeria,
1994-98; professor Psychological Medicine/ Consultant, since 1985
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Psychological Association; Nigerian Association of Clinical
Psychologists; Nigerian Society for Psychoherapy; International Council of Psychologists, 1978;
International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect, 1984; African Network for the
Prevention & Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect, 1986; International Federation for
Psychotherapy, 1991; exco. member Amaofuo Town Union; Patron, Amaofuo Positive Patriots
Recognitions & Achievements: NNOM; Enyikwonwa Ebenebe, Awka North LGA, 1996;
Ezenwokoma Amaofuo, Oru LGA, 1989; Publication: Textbook of Clinical Psychology in
Africa, Chuka Press, Enugu, 1989; Child Labour in Africa, Chuka Press, Enugu; Child Abuse &
Neglect, Chumes, Enugu; and about 80 published articles and chapters
Hobbies: sports, writing, music
Address: 14, Awgu Street, Independence Layout, Enugu
Telephone: 042-450112; 557566
E-mail: Pebigbo@skannet.com, Pebigbo@infoweb.abs.net.
Name: EBIGWEI, Dr. Chief Sylvanus Olisanye

Profession: consultant, dental surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualification: BDS, FMCGDP, FAGPN
Home Town: Jos
Education: St. Michael's Catholic School, Okpanam, Delta State; St. Patrick's College. Asaba,
Delta State. 1960-66; Southern Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. 1968; College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, Lagos State, 1969-74; Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria: Sahovski,
Savez Yugoslavije, Pula, Yugoslavia. 1982; University of Florida, Gainsville, USA.
Career: Science and Mathematics Tutor, Osadenis High School, Asaba, Delta State, 1967;
Immigration Officer, Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lagos, 1968-69; House Officer,
General Hospital, Broad Street, Lagos, 1974-75; Dental Officer-in-charge Massey Street;
Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos,
1976-79; Medical Director, Lekki Specialist Hospital; Medical Director, Belmont Specialist
Hospital and Dental Clinics Limited; chairman Doralisa Ventures Limited; ceo. Worldwide
Controls, Nigeria Ltd; Draft Committee on Oral Health Policy and Strategy for Nigeria's Federal
Ministry of Health, since 1994, Federal Ministry of Health Committee on Health Insurance,
Surgery, Dentistry and Maternity.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of
Nigeria, 1993; vice-chairman Guild of Medical Directors, Lagos State; national president
Nigerian Dental Association, 1993-95; faculty member National Post-graduate Medical College
in General Dentistry; president Oral Health Care Foundation; pioneer mm/foundation chairman
Ni gerian Chess Federation, 1978-89; foundation vice-president. Commonwealth Chess
Association, Malta, 1980; president African Chess Federation, 1986-96; chairman World Chess
Federation Commission on South Africa, 1986-90; member World Chess Federation
Commission on Computer Chess; Marianist Gold Medal, Best Graduating HSC Student, 1966;
International Arbiter of Fide-World Chess Federation, Malta, 1990; Distinguished Dental
Practitioner, Nigerian Dental Association, 1994
Recognitions & Achievements: Iyase Obodogba, Okpanam, 1983; lfe Di Ohanma 1. Azagba,
1994; Publication: African Chess Link, Belmont Health TiPermanent Secretary, 1990; Delia
News Link (first local newspaper in Delta State); Survey on Cross Infection Control in Dental
Clinics in Nigeria
Hobbies: chess, travelling
Address: 16 Pioneer, Tekoff Road, Osapa, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Lagos State.
Name: EBISEMIJU, Dr Sylvanus Folagbade

Profession: geographer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA (Hons), MSc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 22,1940
Home Town: Idiogba
Education: St Paul's Anglican School, Idiogba, 1947-54, Manuwa Memorial Grammar School,
Ijuodo, 1955-60, University of Ibadan, 1962-66, 1973-76, McGill University, Montreal, Canada,
1966-68
Career: teacher, 1961, clerical officer, Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, 1962, teaching
assistant, McGill University, 1966-68, lecturer, Barbados Community College, Barbados, 1969-
71, education officer, Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, 1972-73, tutorial assistant,
Geo_graphy, University of Ibadan, 1973-75, lecturer, Geography, Ibadan Polytechnic, 1975-76,
lectur_er, Geography, University of Ibadan, 1976-78, elected member, Ondo State House of
Assembly, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; International Geographical Union
Hobbies: fishing, gardening, swimming
Address: 12a Obe Street, Kongi, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: EBIGWEI, Patty Ngozi (alias Patty Boulaye)

Profession: actress, singer
Home Town: Okpanam
Career: joined The Flirtations, performed in Hair, The Sound of Music, Two Gentlemen of
Verona, Jesus Christ, Super Star, starred in The Black Mikado, The Fosters (BBC Television
Series), Bisi, Daughter of the River, Curtain Up! (a ballet), launched Shell Records Company,
1982
Hobbies: cooking, designing clothes
Address: London.
Name: EBIMOGHAN, Barr. Marsh Sylvester Amafaotu

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 8, 1950; Ekeremor
Education: Brendan Grammar School, Bomadi, 1964-68; Urhobo College, Warri, 1970;
University of Lagos, 1971-75; Rivers State University of Science and Technology; Called to Bar,
1995; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos
Career: Social Welfare Officer, State Ministry of Rural Development, 1977; assistant Director
Ministry of Information and Culture; Pioneer Sole Administrator, Ekeremor LGA: old Rivers
State; Director - General Establishments, Training and Pensions Bureau, Governor's office,
Yenagoa; Permanent Secretary, Management/Welfare Services, Governor's office; Head of
Service, Bayelsa State, since 2002
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Institute of Administrative Management
of Nigeria, 1989; Alumni Association of the National Institute
Recognitions & Achievements: Elected Certified Professional Fellow, Public Administration,
2004; Distinguished Award Professional Excellence Public Administration, 2004; Patriotic men
of Integrity Award for Enviable Character and Service to Humanity, 2004; Doctor of Philosophy
Award in Business Management by the Carolina Christian University, USA, 2004
Name: EBIOGWU, Dr. Chika

Profession: Engineer, university lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, Ph.d
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 5, 1956, Port Harcourt
Home Town: Urualla, Ideato North LGA
Education: St. Philips Catholic School, Port Harcourt, 1962-68; St. Patrick's College Asaba,
1970-74; University of Ife, 1975-86; Imperial College, University of London, 1985
Career: Lecturer, University of Jos, 1985-86; Lecturer, University of Benin, since 1986; Senior
Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, since, 1986
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Metallurgical Society; Nigerian Corrosion Association;
Nigerian Institution of Production engrs. 1985, Institute of Materials, London, since 1984;
Uniben Staff Club; Benin Club
Hobbies: swimming, lawn tennis, golf
Address: 10, Akhionbare Avenue, GRA Benin City
Telephone: 052-257493-8, ext. 2029.
Name: EBIRERI, Dr. (Chief) Peter (JP)

Profession: medical practitioner, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 16, 1958; Egborode-Mereje
Home Town: Okpe
Education: Eghosa Anglican Grammar School, Benin City. 1967-72; Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1981
Career: senior Medical Officer, Sapele General Hospital, Bendel State (now Delta and Edo
States), 1983-86; Head Ororokpe General Hospital, 1986-90; Police Doctor, Central Hospital.
Benin City, 1991; retired from Delta State Hospital Management Board, 1991; Presently,
Medical Director Queen's Clinic and Maternity; member Board of Directors, Delta Development
and Property Authority, since 2000; member Running mate to Dr. Leigh; running mate to
Professor Eric Opia, National Republican Convention primaries, 1991; Delta State House of
Assembly on the platform of NRC, 1991-93: General Secretary Committee for National
Consensus, 1995-98; 2003 House of Representative Aspirant, Sapele/Okpe/Uvwie Federal
Constituency
Institutional Membership: Foundation member Peoples Democratic Party; Presented paper at
the African Leadership Forum on the Eradication of Poverty in Ota, 1992; Delegate,
International Conference on Housing. 2004
Recognitions & Achievements: Jerusalem Pilgrim, 2002; Ighensesa of Okpe Kingdom, 1989;
Contested the seat of Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, 2004
Telephone: 054-340608, 08033365277.
Name: EBISENI, Chief Sola

Academic & Professional Qualification: BL, LLB
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1962; Ado Odo
Education: University of lfe; Called to Bar in 1986
Career: Legal CounselAnd Partner Ebiseni and Oropato Chambers, since 1987; chairman Ilaje
Eze Odo Local Government Area, Ondo State, 1989; Director Oluwa Glass Company, Gbokada,
since 1999; commissioner of Environment and Mineral Resources, Ondo State, since 2002
Recognitions & Achievements: Title holder of Ilaje Ese-Odo
Hobbies: politics, reading, football
Name: EBIYE-ONYIBE, Hon. Magnus Chukwuma

Profession: politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Tech, MBA
Education: Federal University of Technology, Akure; Enugu State University of Technology;
University of Lagos
Career: Reporter/assistant Producer. Newsweek, News Department, Nigerian Television
Authority, 1982-85; Economic Correspondent, 1985-87; Correspondent/Associate Producer
(News Line), 1987-90; Presenter/Correspondent (Business News), 1990-91; Assistant Manager,
Corporate Affairs, Nigeria Re-Insurance Corporation, 1991-92; Managing Director/CEO
Security and Trust Investment Limited, 1993-99; Head, Corporate Communications and
Strategy, Continental Trust Bank Limited, 2000-03; Head, Corporate Communications and
Strategy, Fortune International Bank Plc, 2003; Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Information,
Delta State Government, 2003-2005
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria; Board member Money
Market Association; Ikoyi Club, 1938
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Reporter, NTA News Department, 1987; Tourism Award
(News Line), 1988; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Professional Excellence Award, 2005
Hobbies: Reading, writing, meeting people and exchanging ideas
Address: 336 Eti-Osa Way, Dophin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: EBIZIE, Michael Okechuku

Profession: civil Engineer
Home Town: Umuonunu-Nsu, Mbano
Education: Central School, Ezeoke-Nsu, Government College, Umuahia, 1938-40, Dennis
Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1940-43, Public Works Department Technical School,
Lagos, 1944-49, West Ham College, Lon_don, later Woolwich Polytechnic, London, 1953-59;
Umuahia, 1956-58, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1962-65, Summer School, St George's
House, Windsor Castle, England, 1974 (Diploma in Theology)
Career: water Engineer , in charge of Onitsha Province, 1962, water Engineer , in charge of
Owerri Province, 1963, provincial Engineer , in charge of Annang Province, 1964-65, provincial
Engineer , Aba, 1966-67, appointed principal executive Engineer , in charge of Nsukka Zone,
Anambra State, 1972; teacher, 1949, tutor, Prince College, 1950, acting chaplain, University of
Nigeria, 1964-65, curate, St Paul's Church, Nkwerre, 1965, tutor and chaplain, St Augustine's
Grammar School, Nkwerre, 1966-72, Anglican archdeacon of Owerri Diocese, 1972, provost,
All Saint's Cathedral, Egbu Owerri, 1974-79, consecrated bishop of Jos Diocese, January 1980
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers since 1969; Help the Aged,
International Red Cross Society, Education School Board, Etiti, 1974-76, Etiti Local Council,
Imo State, 1977-79
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional title of Duruojimadu; Publication: co-author,
Christian Stewardship (1973)
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis, gardening, athletics
Address: No 2 Government Reservation Area, Nsukka, Enugu state.
Name: EBO, Rt Rev Samuel Chukuma Nwokorie

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 29, 1930, Iowa
Education: St Paul's School, Ezeoke, 1938, St Michael's School, Aba, 1944, Prince College,
Onitsha, 1945-48, Trinity Theological College, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, USA,
1974-76, Arizona State University, Temple, Arizona, USA, 1976-80
Career: graduate and research assistant, Department of Physics, Arizona State University,
Temple, USA, 1976-80, senior lecturer and acting head, Department of Physics, Rivers State
University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria since 1981
Institutional Membership: American Association of Physics Teachers, 1972-84
Hobbies: lawn and table tennis
Address: Flat 4, Block B, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt,
Nigeria.
Name: EBODAGHE, Joseph Eigbiremonlen

Profession: farmer, industrialist
Home Town: Irrua-Ishan
Education: Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua 1957-61; Hussey College, Warri, 1962-63.
Career: Lands Supervisor, shell-BP, 1972-73; Lands Supervisor, Agip Oil Company, 1973-75;
Senior Lands Supervisor, Agip Oil Company, 1976-81; Operation Superintendent, Brass Oil
Terminal, 1981-83; Managing Director, Ebony Farms Limited, Port Harcourt, 1983; First Deputy
President, Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Rotary Club, 1985.
Recognitions & Achievements: Knight of St. John (KSJ), 1986.
Hobbies: Tennis, reading, travelling.
Name: EBOIGBE, Ogie

Profession: public relations practitioner, journalist
Education: Nigeria Institute of Journalism, 1978, Certificate in French Language Proficiency,
Career: Airport Correspondent, State House Correspondent, Radio Nigeria Network News,
1978-87; Commercial/Public Affairs Officer, Canadian High Commission, 1989-94
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Journalism, Nigeria Institute of Public
Relations; Synergy Alliance, Apapa Club, Ikoyi Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Best all round French Student, 1978. Major Stories: Maitatsine
Riots, 1983.
Hobbies: Reading, tennis, calisthenics, anti-drug counselling
Address: Box 72081, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: EBOKA, Michael Chike

Education: higher studies in Modern History, Politics and Librarianship (Diploma in
Librarianship); principal librarian, Bendel State Library Board, Benin City, senior librarian,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, appointed deputy university librarian, Ahmadu Bello
University
Institutional Membership: Associate, Library Association
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: An Evaluated Study of Book Charging Systems in
Selected Nigerian University Libraries, Standards of Practice for School Libraries, Bibliography
of African Costumes
Name: EBONG, Bartholomew Bassey

Profession: bank executive, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 1946; Itu
Education: University of Minnesota, United States; Institute of Public Accountant
Career: assistant Chief Accountant, Union Bank of Nigeria, 1977; rose to the post of Executive
Director Management Services; md/ceo, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc since April 2005
Name: EBONG, Chief (Dr.) Ime Ekpo

Profession: economist, administrator, financial consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Itam, Itu
Education: Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1947-52; Dennis Memorial Grammar
School, Onitsha, 1953; University College, now University of Ibadan, 1954-58; University of
Heidelberg, West Germany, 1960-67.
Career: Research Assistant, Faculty of Economics, University of Heidelberg, West Germany,
1965-66; Research Economist, African Development Bank, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (now Cote
D'lvoire), 1970-73; Head, Current Analysis Division, ADB, Abidjan, 1973-75; Director Office of
the President, ADB, Abidjan, 1975-76; Research, Federal Ministry of Finance, Lagos, 1976-77;
Deputy Managing Director ICON Ltd (Merchant Bankers), Lagos, 1977-78, ICON Ltd., Lagos,
1978-84; Managing Associate, Ime Ebong Associates, since 1985; echairman Cowrie Credit
Limited, since 1986; md/ ceo: Century Merchant Bank, 1988-92
Recognitions & Achievements: Adaha of Ibibio; Obong Ikpa Isong of Ikot Ayan Itam; Gold
Medal for Export Promotion, 1984; Publication: Development Finance Under Constraint - A
Decade of African Development Bank, Bad Godesberg, Friedrich Ebert Research Institute, 1974
Hobbies: Collection of African arts and antiques, reading, writing, study of world religions
Name: EBONG, Chief (Dr.) Imeh Daniel Udoh

Profession: nuclear and radiation physicist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 23, 1951; Ikot Ekpeyak
Home Town: Ikono, Uyo
Education: Holy Family College, Oku, Abak, 1964; Qua Iboe Mission Secondary School (now
Etinan Institute), Etinan, 1965-69; Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, USA, 1970-74;
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, USA, 1974-76; Arizona State University, Temple,
Arizona, USA, 1976-80.
Career: Graduate Assistant, Department of Physics, Wichita State University, USA, 1974-76;
Graduate/Research Assistant, Department of Physics, Arizona State University, Temple, USA,
1976-80; Senior Lecturer/Acting Head, Departmert of Physics, Rivers State University of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1981
Institutional Membership: American Association of Physics Teachers, 1972-84.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis.
Address: Flat 4, Block B, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Name: EBONG, Dr. Inih Akpan

Profession: actor, theatre director, university teacher
Home Town: Afaha Obio Eno, Ibiono Ibom
Education: St. Stephen's Primary School, Umuahia, Abia State, 1955-61; St. Silas Primary
School, Old Umuahia, 1962; Ngwa High School, Aba, Abia State, 1965-67; education
interrupted by the civil war, 1967-70; Lott Carey Baptist Secondary School, Afaha Obio Eno,
Akwa Ibom State, 1970; Ngwa High School, Aba, 1970-71; Qua Iboe Mission Secondary
School, Etinan, 1972; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-76; Michigan State University,
Michigan, USA, 1979-80; University of Birmingham, England, 1981-84; education interrupted
due to adverse financial crisis, 1984-90; University of Birmingham, 1990-91.
Career: Graduate Assistant Department of Theatre Arts, University of Calabar, Business
Manager, Calabar University Theatre, 1977-81; Assistant Lecturer, Department of Theatre Arts,
University of Calabar, 1981-87; Research Fellow, 1, Centre for Cultural Studies, University of
Cross River Sate, 1987-88; Controller of Programmes (Television Service), Akwa Ibom
Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-91; Acting Director Akwa Ibom Statebroadcasting Corporation
- Television Service, 1990; Examination Officer, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos,
1991-92; Senior Lecturer, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos, 1991-95; co-ordinator,
Diploma in Theatre Arts Programme, University of Uyo, since 1996; chairman Staff Housing
Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Calabar Branch, 1986-87; Director
University of Cross River State (now University of Uyo) Cultural Troupe, 1987-88; co-ordinator,
academic courses and programmes, Centre for Cultural Studies, 1987-88; chairman Production,
Planning and Research Committee, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, 1988-91,
Examinations Committee, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos, 1991-92; examination
officer, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos, 1991-92; examiner, (English Language)
West African Examination Council, since 1981; Chief Adjudicator, Akwa Ibom State Festival of
Arts and Centre, 1988; Special Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission, 1990-92;
Consultant/Artistic Director Arena 'T' Promotion, since 1996; chairman Postgraduate Committee,
Department of Theatre Arts, University of Jos, 1992-95, Curriculum Committee, Department of
Theatre Arts, University of Jos, 1992-95
Institutional Membership: Calabar University Theatre, 1992-95, Calabar University Theatre,
1977-87, American Theatre Association, 1979-83, International African Institute, 1983-87; Pan-
Ibibio Language and Cultural Association, since 1982, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, since
1982, Association of Nigerian Authors, since 1992, National Association of Nigerian Theatre
Arts Practitioners, since 1995.
Recognitions & Achievements: Third prize poetry award, East Central State Government,
1971; Undergraduate scholarship awards, South Eastern State Government; second prize poetry,
East Central State Government, 1914; African Arts Poetry Prize, University of California, Los
Angeles, USA, 1974; Akwa Ibom State Military Government's prize for outstanding
contributions towards Akwa Ibom State coming second in the National Arts Festival, Lagos,
1988; Fellow, Salzburg seminar, Austria, 1996; Certificate of Honour, for outstanding
contributions to the development of the theatre in Nigeria, 1997; merit award for outstanding
contributions towards the development of theatre in Akwa Ibom State, 1997
Hobbies: Music, scrabble, reading, writing and watching soccer
Address: Ebong Memorial Estate, Afaha Obio Eno, P.O. Box 984, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EBONG Enefiok Moses

Profession: painter, cartoonist, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 5, 1960, Obalende
Education: St. Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, 1966-72; Government
Technical College, Yaba, 1974-77; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, 1980-86.
Career: Public Relations Officer, Johnson Whyte Construction Ltd., Surulere, Lagos, 1976;
Sales/Marketing Officer, Mandilas Ltd, 1977-80; Studio Artist, Carrena Art Studio. Igbobi,
Lagos, 1982-83; Graphic Artist, Punch Nigeria Ltd., 1983-85: Cartoonist, 1985; Group Chief
Cartoonist, Punch Nigeria Ltd., 1983
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Artists, Secretary defunct Social Democratic
Party, Alimosho Zone, 1991; gen/Secretary Rotary Club of Ipaja, 1995-96.
Recognitions & Achievements: Solo Arts Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings, Maryland,
Lagos, 1991; Omoba and Megida Cartoons. The Punch
Hobbies: domestic pets, swimming, table tennis, badminton, watching cartoons
Address: Plot 2, Abesan Estate Gate, Ipaja, P.O. Box 13047, Ikeja.
Name: EBONG, Mary Asuquo
Profession: civil servant, public administrator
Home Town: Uyo
Education: Cornelia Cornelly College, Uyo, 1962-66; University of Calabar, 1977-81; College
of Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt, 1993
Career: Clerical Staff, Cross River State Ministry of Finance, 1968-71; Secretariat Staff, Cross
River State Department of Establishments, 1973-82; secretary, Employment Creation
Committee, 1987; member Namibian Solidarity Fund, Uyo, 1989; Administrative Staff,
Directorate for Food, Road and Rural Infrastructure, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, 1986-
93; Executive member Better Life Programme, 1989-93; Political Enlightenment Committee,
Uyo, 1989; Uyo LGA, Political Enlightenment Committee, 1990; chairman Task Force
Committee; Directorate for Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure, 1991-93; acting company
Secretary Akwa Ibom Industrial Development Finance Company Ltd 1994; Deputy Director
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance, since 1994; director Uforo Bank Limited, Uyo, 1992-93;
BEWAC Automotive Products, Port Harcourt, since 1994; Akwa Palm Industries Ltd, Uyo,.
1995; Ministry of Finance, since 1996; Programme Director Monitoring and Evaluation, UNDP,
1995; member Advisory Council for State Commission for Women. Uyo, 1992-93; Committee
on Oil Terminal Dues Environment Commission; Akwa Ibom State, 1995; Akwa Ibom State
Economic and Development Planning Commission, 1997
Institutional Membership: president Association of Female Administrators; treasurer, Nigerian
Institute of Management, Akwa Ibom State Branch, permanent secretary Ministry of Works
Housing & Transport Akwa Ibom State, 1999; currently, permanent secretary Ministry of
Women Affairs Akwa Ibom; International Association of Business and Professional Women,
Association of Female Administrators, Nigerian Institute of Management; fellow Institute of
Corporate Administration, 1997; Institute of Sales Management of Nigeria, 1997.
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Overall Management Student Award, University of
Calabar, 1981; Best Personnel Management Student Award University of Calabar, 1982. NYSC
State Chairman's Award for Excellent Performance, 1982; Civil Service Merit Award, 1992.
Publ: A Study of High Level Manpower Retention in Selected Occupations; Failures and
Strategies for the Survival of Government-owned Companies
Name: EBONG, Obong Nse Eyo

Profession: broadcaster, journalist, administrator
Education: Government Practising School, Uyo, 1948-54; Ibibio State College, Ikot-Ekpene,
1955-60; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1971-72.
Career: Proof-reader/News and Sports Reporter/Sub-editor, Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, 1962-
67; Information Officer, Cross River State Public Service, 1967; Head of Press and Publicity,
Ministry of Information, Calabar, 1972-76; senior Editor/Principal Editor/Controller, News and
Current Affairs, Nigerian Television Authority, Calabar, 1977-93; Manager, News and Current
Affairs, 1993-96; seconded to Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation as Director, Television
Service
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations,
Nigerian Guild of Editors, Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigerian Legion; Calabar Sports
Club; Uyo Club; chairman Rovers Football Club of Calabar, for six years; Akwa Ibom State
Zonal Youth Council.
Recognitions & Achievements: Maiden Nigerian Television Authority Award, Best News
Producer, Nigerian Television Authority, Calabar, 1979; Certificate of Honour, Cross River State
Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, 1988; Merit Award, Alumni Association of
University of Lagos, Traditional Title of Obong Uwana Offot, Uyo lga., 1995
Hobbies: Reading, lawn tennis
Name: EBONG, Professor Patrick Ekong

Profession: university lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: KSM, M.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 25, 1945; Ibesit Ebong
Home Town: Ibesit Ebong; Oruk Anam LGA
Education: Government Primary School, Eket & Ikot Ibritam, 1954-59; Regina College
Secondary School, Esene, Ikot Abasi, 1960-65; University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland,
UK, 1974-76; University of Southampton, England, Uk, 1976-81
Career: Associate Lecturer, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, 1992-98; Head,
Department of Biochemistry, 1998-2000; Deputy Provost, School of Basic Medical Science,
1998-2000; currently, University Professor, Univeristy of Calabar; chairman Governing Council,
Polytechnic, Calabar, 1991; Hall Warden, Clinical Hostel, since 2001
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology, London, 1981; Biochemical Society of
Nigeria; Biochemical Society of Great Britain; Science Association of Nigeria; Society of
Endocrinology and Metabolism of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Deputy Grand Knight of Order of Knight of St. Mulumba;
Senior Staff Club, University of Calabar, Publication: Principal and Applications of Biochemical
Techniques, University of Calabar Press, Calabar, 1999; Concepts in Physical and Analytical
Biochemistry, Cawma Prime, Calabar, 2003; Published over thirty journal articles in teputed
international and local journals
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, current affairs, travelling
Address: Padua House, 1/3 Patrick Ebong Close, off Nto Eshiet Abak Town, Akwa Ibom State.
Telephone: 087-234851, 08037048715
E-mail: patebong@yahoo.com
Name: EBONG, Professor Maurice Okon

Profession: geographer, university lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, Ph.D
Home Town: Aka Offot, Uyo
Education: St. Augustine's Teachers' Training College, 1960-61; St. Mary's Higher Elementary
Teachers' College, 1964-65; Chadron State College, Nebraska, USA, 1970-73; University of
Minnesota, USA, 1974-75; Michigan State University, USA. 1976-78.
Career: Primary School Teacher,St. Peter's School, Ekpene Tete, 1957-58; Roman Catholic
Mission School, Etompe, Akpabuyo, 1959; St. Francis Catholic School, Afaha Obong, 1962-63;
Tutor, Holy Family College, Abak, 1966-70; Research Assistant, Centre for Urban and Regional
Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA; Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geography, Michigan
State University, USA, 1976-78; Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and Regional
Planning, University of Calabar, 1979; Deputy vice-chancellor Academics, University of
Calabar, since 1996; External Examiner, Departmentof Geography, University of Uyo, since
1993; external assessor, assistant professor and professor University of Uyo, since 1994
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Geographical Association, African-American Scholars
Council Incorporated, Nigerian Geography Teachers Association; president International
Students Association, Chadron, Nebraska, 1972-73; Honorary Commercial Attache for the State
of Nebraska, USA, since 1985
Address: QE3/1, University of Calabar Staff Quarters, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EBONMOYI, Dr. Ehigie
Profession: epidemiologist, educationist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MS, Ph.D.
Education: St. Matthew's CMS School, Benin City; Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongidda,
Ora, Monmouth College, Monmouth Illinois, Western Illinois University, Macomb, USA,
University of Illinois, Chicago, Urban Champaign, USA
Career: Federal Health Educator, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos, 1977-78; Health
Counsellor, Ridgway Academy, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1978-82; Research Epidemiologist and
International Health Consultant, American Public Health Association, 1980-82; Senior Lecturer
and Consultant, American Public Health Association, 1980-82; Senior Lecturer and Consultant,
International Health, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health University of Ilorin,
1985
Institutional Membership: member American Public Health Association; member Expert
Panel on Education for Health, International Union for Health Education, WHO Environmental
Epidemiology Network; International Epidemiology Association, 1987; American Association
for World Health.
Hobbies: Bird watching, table tennis, dancing.
Address: Chief Ajayi's House B, Osere Village, Ilorin, Kwara State University, P.M.B. 2000,
Okigwe, Abia State.
Name: EBRI, Clement David

Profession: economist, politician
Academic & Profession: alQualification: B.Sc
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 11, 1952; Ugep
Education: Christ The King School, Uyo; Sacred Heart College, Aba, 1965-67; Community
Secondary School, Ugep, 1970-72; University of Nigeria, 1973-77
Career: Editor, Nigerian Chronicle; Managing Associate, Brecon Associates, since 1981;
Managing Director Rebico Communications Agency, Calabar; chairman Cross Rivers State Task
Force on Books; Cross Rivers State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation, 1986-90; Director
Mercantile Bank of Nigeria Ltd; chairman Cross River State Amateur Athletics Association,
1987-90; Executive Governor, Cross River State, 1991-93; Business/ Politician, since 1993;
chairman, Presidential Committee on the Review of 1999 Consitution
Hobbies: Reading, writing, music
Address: 13 Amaku Street, Cross River Housing Estate, Calabar
Name: EBRUKE, John Oghenovo

Profession: consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: ACIS, AIPM, DPA
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 3, 1937; Okpara
Home Town: Okpara; Ethiope East
Education: St. John's Catholic School, Okitipupa, Ondo State, 1949; St. Leo's Teachers Training
College, Abeokuta, 1950-53; University of London, Hendon College North London, 1963-1966;
Attended various Management Dev. Course, Locally/Abroad
Career: Educationist, Teaching, Supervision, 1954-62; Andre Rubber Factory, Surbiton Surrey-
U.K, 1962; Personnel assistant Various Local Govt. Councils Litchfield, Aldridge, West Broad,
London County Council, 1962-66; Admin, assistant Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1962-66; Civil
Service Commission, Federal Ministry of Labour, 1966-68; Personnel Supervisor, Shell
Petroleum Development Coy. Ltd., 1968-75; Controller Administration, Nigerian Industrial
Development Bank Ltd., 1975-90; Retired; currently, Self Employed; Consultant/Director
various companies
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Secretaries/Administrators, Nigeria and U.K;
Institute of Personnel, Nigeria and U.K; Institute of Public Administration, Nigeria and U.K;
Urhobo Social Club, Lagos; Past vice-president. Agbon Community, Lagos; Past chairman
Okpara Patriotic Union; Past vice-president. Okpara Elites, Lagos; Past chairman Creative
Works: Role of Nig. in International Peace Keeping/ Relations, United Nation, Birmingham
U.K. 1964
Hobbies: swimming, hunting, music
Address: 6, Bolaji Oloro Street, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos OR Okpara Waterside Ethiope East LGA,
Delta State.
Name: EBUEHI, Dr, Osaretin Albert Taiwo

Profession: neuroscientist, biochemist, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D, M.B.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 18, 1964; Benin City
Home Town: Benin City; Oredo LGA
Education: Agboghidi Primary School, Benin City, 1969-75; Edo College, Benin City, 1975-80;
University of Lagos, 1981-85; 1986-89; 1990-94; 1998-99
Career: Quality Control Officer, Electricity Meter Co. Nig. Plc, 1983; 1984; Bookstore
Secretary, Lagos Varsity Christian Union, University of Lagos, 1983-84; Graduate assistant
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1988-94; Associate Lecturer, Lagos State University
and University of Lagos; Lecturer II, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, 1995-96; Lecturer I, 1996-99; senior Lecturer, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nutrition Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of Food Science
and Technology; Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Nigerian Association
of Ph.D Graduates; Nigerian Association of Medicals Scientists; American Association for the
Advancement of Science; British Council of Nigeria; New York Academy of Sciences;
considered for promotion to assistant professor by the Appointment and Promotions Committee.
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, since 2002; chairman Curriculum and Training
Committee, Nigerian Institute of Food Science andTechnology, 1997-98; Editorial Advisory
Board, co-publisher/founder, Food and Beverage News Magazine, since 1997; Education
Committee, Abiola International School, Ikeja, Lagos, since 2001; Second Vice Chairman,
Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos Branch, 2000-01; Academic Adviser,
Christian Fellowship International, University of Lagos Branch, Patron, National Association of
Biochemistry Students, University of Lagos Branch, since 1997; Associate Editor, Nigerian Food
Journal, since 2002; Representative on Senate of University of Lagos, since 2002; Editor-in-
Chief, Nigerian Food Journal, since 2004; external examiner Biochemistry, Part II MBBS
Professional Examinations, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, since
2003; International Society of Neurochemistry; Nigerian Society of Neuroscience; Society of
Neuroscientists of Africa; Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria; The Redeemed Christian
Church of God, Area 4, Lagos Province 2, Ikeja; School of Basic Medical Science, CMUL,
Publication Committee; Board of Trustees, Christ Harvesters Ministries, since 1998; Board of
Trustees, The Ministry of the Word of God, since 1999; Faculty of Science, UNILAG Annual
Lecture/Endowment Committee; Staff/Students Advisory Committee, Faculty of Science,
University of Lagos; Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and
Technology, 1997-98; Postgraduate School Prospectus Editorial Committee, University of
Lagos, 1999-2000; Committee for the Establishment of Degree Course in Nursing, College of
Medicine, University of Lagos, 1999-2000; Staff Welfare Advisory Committee, University of
Lagos, since 2000; and Consulting Editor, Editorial Advisory Boards of Journals published by
KLOBEX, African Scientist, Bioscience Research Communications & Biokemistri, since 2002;
Editorial Board, Nigerian Food Journal, since 2002; Communication Committee, Lagos
University Medical Society, since 2002; Committee for the Establishment of Degree course in
Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 2002-03; Faculty of Science Admission
Screening Committee, 2003/04; 11th Professor Orishejolomi Thomas Memorial Lecture
Organising committee, CMUL, 2004; Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and
Technology, since 2004
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Year two, Biochemistry Student, Nigerian Breweries Plc
Prize, 1982/83; Best year three student award, 1983/84; University of Lagos Postgraduate
Scholarship/Bursary award, 1988-89; 1990-91; University of Lagos graduate assistantship, 1987-
89; 1990-91; 1992-93; National Association of Biochemistry Students, Department of
Biochemistry, University of Lagos: Most Amiable Lecturer, 1999; Best Lecturer, since 1999;
Most Inspiring Lecturer, 2002; hon. Lecturer; National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria,
since 1998; Lagos State Postgraduate Residency Training Programme, since 1998; Publication:
Industrial Applications of Genetic Engineering; The Helix, Vol. 1, No.1. P15-19, 1987; Ebuechi,
O.A. and Akinwande, A-1; Effect of dietary Protein deficiency on the incorporation of 3H-
glycine into brain s-100 Proteins in the rat. Nigeria journal of Physiol Sciences, vo.7; No.l.pg.27-
31, 1991; Isolation and Purification of brain 5-100 Proteins from rat brains, Bioscience Research
commissioner vol. 4, No.l. pg.77-83, 1992; Effect of Maternal Protein Malnutrition on brain 5-
100 Proteins of the Progeny, Nigeria Medical Journal, vol.24; No.3, p.89-93; 1993; Effect of
Protein and tryptophan! Malnutrition on the blood-brasin barrier. J. Pharmaceutical Science and
Pharm. Prac. Vol.2, Nos. 1 & 2, pg. 19-25; 1994; and about 13 publications
Hobbies: football, table-tennis, reading, writing
Address: 5, Omoyemi Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos State OR 53, Ozolua Street, E.C.2,
Benin City, Edo State.
Name: EBUGA, Abdul

Home Town: Wana Nasarawa-Eggon
Education: Toro Teachers' College, Bauchi Teachers' College, Ilorin Teachers' College
Career: principal, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Shere Hills, Jos, 1971-76,
principal, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre Sea School, Apapa, September-November
1976, chairman, former Akwanga Local Government Council, 1977-79
Institutional Membership: permanent member, Plateau State Electoral Commission, 1980-83;
former member, Nigerian People's Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic, 1979
Hobbies: gardening, tree planting
Address: Lumbert Street, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: EBURUCHE, Dr John

Academic & 7Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, LLB
Home Town: Nguru
Education: Preliminary Teachers' College, Emekuku, 1952, Bishop Shanahan Teachers'
Training College, Orlu, 1954-57, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, USA, 1966-68, Wayne
State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 1968-72
Career: lecturer, 1976-79, elected member, House of Representatives for Agbaja Uvuru, 1979-
83
Name: EBUTE, Ameh

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB (Hons)
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 16, 1946, Ugbokolo
Education: St Patrick's School, Ugbokolo, 1955-61, Federal Training Centre, Kaduna, 1963-64,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74, Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1974-75
Career: called to the Bar, 1975, University of Lagos, 1978; corporal, Nigerian Police Force,
1962-70, magistrate, June-December 1975, in legal practice, 1975-79, elected senator for Benue
South Central, Benue State, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria until 1983; chairman, Okpokwu Local
Government Council, 1977
Hobbies: football, reading, table tennis
Name: ECHEKWUBE, Rev. Fr. (Professor) Anthony Onyebuchi

Profession: clergy, university lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MA, B.D, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 10, 1947; Port-Harcourt
Home Town: Ebu; Oshimili
Education: St. Philips Catholic School, Port-Harcourt, 1954-62; St. Jude's College, Amarata,
1962-63; Edokpolor Grammar School, Benin City, 1964-67; Pontificia Universita Urban Rome,
1970-74 Seminary of SS Peter and Paul, Bodija, Ibadan, 1968-70; Pontifical University of St.
John Lateran, 1972-73; University of Benin, 1981-82
Career: Teacher, Adaigbo Secondary, Ogwashi-Uku, 1976; senior Teacher, Gbenoba Grammar
School, Agbor, 1980; Principal, Owa-Alizomor Secondary, Owa-Alizomor, 1980; senior
Lecturer, College of Education, Abraka, 1983; senior Edo State University, Ekpoma, 1987;
Reader, 1990; Head of Department, Philosophy, Edo State University Ekpoma, (now Ambrose
Alli University), 1996-1998; Administrator, St. Pauls Cathedral, Issele-Uku, Delta State, 1981-
82; Chaplain, Edo State University Ekpoma, since 1986; Fellow, University of Newcastle, Upon
Tyne, Britain, 1992-93; Professor since 1996; Dean, Faculty of Arts, Edo State University, (now
Ambrose Alii University), since 1998
Institutional Membership: National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge; Nigerian
Philosophical Association; International Association for the History of Religious, since 1986;
Nigeria Academy of Letters
Recognitions & Achievements: Research Publication: Morality for Students Scuola Grafica
Salesiance, Milano, 1986; Introduction to African Philosophy, Kraft Books Ltd. Ibadan, 1994;
Contemporary Ethics: History, Theories and Issues, Spero Books Ltd. Lagos, 1994; A
Philosophical Analysis of The Nigerian Prostitutes in Italy, Origin, Hazards and Solutions, Spero
Books Ltd, Lagos/Benin 1999; Cultism in our Institutions of Higher Learning, The Scourge of a
Nation, Lagos/Benin, Spero Books Ltd. 1999; African Philosophy and Cultural Transformation
in Nigeria, Lagos/Benin, Spero Books Ltd. 1999; and over 50 articles in National and
International journals in England, Italy, Kenya, SRI Lanka, Germany
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, football, music
Address: Aghanike Quarters, Ebu Town, Oshimili, Delta State.
Name: ECHENDU, Rev. (Dr.) Gabriel Arinzechukwu

Profession: cleric, lawyer, academic
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B, M. Div. JD
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 10, 1972; Onitsha
Education: D.M.G.S. Onitsha, 1985-91; University of Jos, 1991-93; Bernadean University
School of Law California; University of Berkeley; St. George's School of Theology, Oxford,
1993-98
Career: Adjunct professor British-American University School of Law and Business, California,
1998; Visiting professor Legal Studies, Monticello University Kansas, 1998
Institutional Membership: American Bar Association; American Association for Higher
Education; American Theological Library Association
Hobbies: jogging, football, comedy
Name: ECHENIM, Professor Kester

Profesion: lecturer, university administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.A, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 29, 1944; Agbor
Home Town: Owa
Education: St. Andrew's Primary school Warri; Ubulu-Uku. Grammar School, Ubulu-Uku,
1959-63; University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 1966-68; University of Besancon, France, 1968-75
Career: Lecturer II. Institute of Continuing Education, 1975-77; Lecturer II,University of Benin,
Benin City, 1977-79; Lecturer 1, University of Benin, Benin City, 1979-80; senior Lecturer,
University of Benin, Benin City, 1980-84; assistant professor University of Benin City, 1984-87;
Visiting Lecturer, Village Du Benin, Lome, Togo 1986-89; Head, Department of Foreign
Languages, University of Benin, Benin City, 1989-91; 1993-95; Dean. Faculty of Arts, since
1995; professor University of Benin City, since 1982; Guest professor Universite De France
Comte, France, 1992
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Academy of Letters; Nigerian University French Teachers
Association; French Teachers Association; Nigerian Association of Comparative Literature;
Nigerian Association of Tranlators and Interpreters; African Literature Association, Paris, since
1992; Board of dir's. Voice of Nigeria, 1990-94; Association for the Institutionalization of the
African Past, Paris, since 1998; International Federation of French Teachers, since 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: French Government Scholarship/Research Grants, 1968-72
Address: 46, Abraka Road, Boji-Boji, Owa, Ika North East, Delta State.
Name: ECHEOZO, Cathy

Profession: accountant, banker, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, FCA
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1984; University of Maryland, University College,
USA
Career: worked in Continental Merchant Bank and Eco Nigeria Plc; joined Guaranty Trust
Bank, 1993; worked in the Treasury Management, Credit Management Systems & Control and
Institutional Banking Group; chairperson, Emerging Issues Sub-Committee; Committee of Chief
Inspectors of all Banks in Nigeria, 1999-2000; pioneered the Bank's entry into Personal Banking;
Executive Director, since 2005
Name: ECHERUO, Senator Emeka Patrick

Profession: Engineer, administrator, politician
Education: St. Charles' Primary School, Umunumo, 1947-53; Christ The King College, Onitsha,
1954-58; Government Secondary School, Owerri, 1959-60; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-
63; University of Minnesota, USA, 1963-65; Seneca College, Toronto, Canada, 1977.
Career: Agriculture Research Officer, Agriculture Mechanisation, Eastern Nigeria, 1965-68;
director, Engineering Services, Biafra Land Army, 1968-70; Senior Agriculture Research
Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Enugu, 1970-76; Managing Director,
Lolita Enterprises Limited, 1976-79; Chairman, Aluminium Extrusion Indutries Plc, Inyishi, Imo
State, since 1992; president, Pan-African Students' Organisation, 1963; Trustee, University of
Nigeria Endowment Fund, Enugu Committee, 1978-79; chairman, land and agriculture
committee, Mbano Development Union, 1986-87
Institutional Membership: patron, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State, 1989;. Imo State
University, 1992-94; Eastern Elders Forum, since 1993; Nigerian Society of Agriculture
Engineers, 1982; American Society of Agriculture Engineers, 1974; Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1978; Nigerian People's Party, 1979; elected Senator of Nigerian Republic; deputy
leader, Nigeria People's Party Senate Caucus, 1983; Senate Select Committee for Screening
Presidential Nominees.
Recognitions & Achievements: First Class Medal, Eastern Nigerian Festival of Arts, 1957;
Kingsway National Photographic Competition Prize, 1959; Foreign Student Leadership
scholarship, 1963; Kirk Lawton Faculty Prize, best all round student, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1965; Roll of Honour, Nigeria Union of Journalists, 1991; Distinguished Alumni
Award, 1992; Honorary Citizen, City of West St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Ikeoha Mbano, 1982.
Hobbies: Photography, tennis, chess.
Address: Umuokiri Umunumo, P. O. Box 97, Nsu, P.O. Ehime, Mbano LGA, Imo State.
Name: ECHERUO, Professor Michael Joseph Chukwudalu

Home Town: Umunumo, Nsu Umunumo
Education: Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, 1950-54; University College (now University of
Ibadan), Ibadan, 1955-60; Oxford University, England, Summer 1958; Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York, USA, 1962-65.
Career: Lecturer, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, 1960-61; assistant
Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-63; Lecturer, 1963-71; senior Lecturer, 1971-73;
professor English, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-74; professor English/Dean, Post-
graduate School, University of Ibadan, 1974-81; vice-chancellor, Imo State University, Okigwe,
1981-88
Institutional Membership: Modern Language Association of America, International
Comparative Literature Association; Foundation president Nigerian Association for African and
Comparative Literature; Shakespeare Association of America, Association of University
Professors of English.
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctor of Humane Letters, 1991, Nebraska University;
Publication: Mortality, Longman, 1968; Igbo Traditional Life, Culture and Literature, Conch,
1971; Joyce Cary and The Novel of America, Longman, 1973; Distances: New Poems, 1975;
Victorian Lagos, 1977; The Conditioned Imagination From Shakespeare To Conrad, 1978;
editor, Joyce Cary and The Dimensions of Order, 1979; Shakespeare's The Tempest, 1980, Igbo
Gbaa Verb, 2000, Holiness in Igbo, 2000. Poetry in Concordance, 2001
Hobbies: photography
Name: ECHESI, Eze Romanus

Profession: administrator, banker, broadcaster
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, MNIM, MNMA, M.I.M, AMIPM, CIS
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 1955, Kano
Home Town: Oyi
Education: St. Thomas Primary Schairman Kano, 1960-66; St. Raphael Primary School
Awkuzu, Anambra, 1966-67; Christ The King College Onitsha 1970-76; University of Ife, 1977-
80; University of Lagos, 1982-84
Career: gm/Group Head, Corporate Banking and Services, First African Trust Bank Ltd, 1991-
95; Branch Manager, Onitsha Continental Merchant Bank Plc, l987-91; Assistant Manager, Sales
& Marketing, CFAO Nigeria Plc (Structor/Structec Division)1981-83, Managing Director Minaj
Systems Ltd (Owners of MBI, MST, MSRFM, and MCN), since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, since 1983; Nigerian Marketing
Association, 1987; institute of Marketing, UK, 1985; a-member Institute of Personnel
Management, 2000; Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; Peoples Club of Nigeria, 1988; Ikoyi
Club, 1988.
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Graduating Student MBA Programme University of
Lagos, 1984; Best Graduating Student Nigerian Stock Broking Nigerian Stock Exchange Exam.
1993
Address: 18, Joy Avenue, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos
Name: ECHETABU, Emmanuel Obidi

Home Town: Okigwe
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1937-44, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1945-49,
King's College, University of London, England, 1953-61
Career: called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1961; in legal practice, 1962-63, international
resident magistrate, Tanzania, 1963-65, in legal practice, 1965-79, elected member, House of
Representatives for Njikoka South, 1979-83
Hobbies: boxing, football, music, reading
Name: ECHEUMUIMNA, Anuforo Aloysius

Home Town: Umuajaka
Education: St Joseph's School, Obube, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1949-54, Wandsworth
Technical College, London, 1963-66, South-West London College, England, 1966-70, Thames
Polytechnic, London, 1971-73 (Diploma in Marketing, Ordinary National Diploma in
Telecommunications)
Career: store-keeper, Ministry of Works, Lagos, 1954-59, branch manager, Nigerian Breweries
Ltd, Apapa, 1959-63, assistant marketing manager, Marks and Spencer, Clapham Junction,
London, 1973-75, marketing executive, Standard telephone and Cables Ltd, London South East,
later marketing executive, Communications Associates of Nigerian Ltd, Lagos until 1979,
elected member, Imo State House of Assembly, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party,s 1979-83
Address: Umuajaka Ulako, Obube, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: ECHEZONA, Dr. Eric Emmanuel Chiadikobi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FWACS, FICS
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 21, 1951; Aba
Home Town: Enugwu-Ukwu
Education: Municipal Council School II, Diodu, Port-Harcourt 1964; Govt. College, Umuahia,
1965-71; University of Ibadan, 1973-79
Career: House Officer, Enugu, 1979-80; Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corps, 1980-
81; Medical Officer II, Anambra State Health Managment Board, 1981-82; senior House Officer,
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu 1982; Registrar, Surgery National Orthopaedic Hospital,
Enugu, 1983; senior Registrar, Plastic Surgery,Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, 1989; Consultant
Burns of Plastic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, 1992; Chief Consultant, Burns
and Plastic Surgeon, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; Nigerian Association of Aesthetic,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Hobbies: Reading, lawn tennis, gardening
Address: Umuatulu-Aworu Village Enugu Ukwu Njikoka LGA: Anambra State.
Name: ECHIEGU, Dr. Emmanuel Amaga

Profession: Engineer, academic
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Eng, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 22, 1956; Abakaliki
Education: GTC Abakaliki, 1970-71; St. Patrick's Trade School, Ugep, 1972-74; University of
Ife, 1977-82; University of Nigeria, 1983-86; Technical University of Novia Scoia, Canada,
1987-91
Career: Graduate assistant, Agricultural Engineering Department; University of Nigeria, 1983-
86; Lecturer II, 1986-93; Senior, Lecturer, since 1993; Also Chief Engineer Enugu State
Agricultural Development Programme, 1994; Programme Manager Ebonyi State Agriculture
Development Programme, 1996-97; commissioner Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ebonyi
State, 1997-99; commissioner for Education, 1999-2003; Director Ebonyi State Agricultural
Development Programme, since 2003; Had also numerous Professional and public appointments
Hobbies: computer and family life, lawn tennis
Telephone: 08036779169.
Name: ECHIKWONYE, Barr. Robert Aboje

Profession: legal practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc, MA, LL.B, BL, LLM, AMNIM, MIMC,
MNBA, MINSTPM
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 3, 1953; Okpobeke
Home Town: Otukpo
Education: St. Augustine's Primary School, Otukpo, 1960-66; Government Secondary School,
Otukpo, 1967-71; Government College, Keffi, 1972-73; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1973-77;
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA, 1979-80; Mortgage Banking Operations, 1985; Bank
Training Managers' Course, Financial Institutions Training Centre, 1985; Advanced Certificate
Course in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, ASCON, Topo, Badagry, 1987;
Mortgage Portfolio Management Workshop, 1987; Credits and Debit Management Course,
Nigeria Institute of Management, 1987; Fraud Control Workshop, 1991; University of Jos, 1994-
99; Nigeria Law School, 2001-02; Gender Equality, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2002
Career: Graduate Teacher, NYSC Scheme, Lisabi Grammar School Abeokuta, Ogun State.
1977-78; assistant Lecturer, School of Basic Studies, Ugbokolo, Benue State, 1978-79; Graduate
assistant Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA, 1979-80: Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.
1980-92: chairman Bobec Enterprises (Nigeria) Limited, since 1991: ch/Board of Directors,
Benue Investment and Property Development Company Limited, Markurdi, 1992-94; gm/ceo
Mac Author Mortgage Finance Limited. Enugu, 1994-96; director The Rivers State Parks and
Gardens Committee, Port Harcourt, 1985-92; Rockland Saving and Loans Limited, Jos, 1994-98;
chairman Parents Teachers Association, Emmanuel International College, Jos, 1996-97; Idoma
Forum, Jos Branch, 2002-03; presently, md/ceo: Benhouse Building Society Limited
Institutional Membership: The British Institute of Professional Managers, The Nigerian
Institute of Bankers; The Institute of Management Consultants; The Nigerian Bar Association;
ass-member The Nigerian Institute of Management; hon. member, The Nigeria Army Officers'
Mess Minna; The Nigeria Police Officers' Mess Jos; Justice of the Peace; Plateau Club, Jos
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, gaming/hunting, sports, community work
E-mail: robert@yahoo.com.
Name: ECOMA, Justice Samuel Eson Johnson

Profession: jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB (Hons)
Home Town: Itigidi
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, Eket Government School, Methodist School, Umuda-
Umuahia, Aggrey Memorial College, Arochuku, Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar,
Excelsior Evening School, University of London, England
Career: clerk, 1951-54, in private legal practice, later commissioner for Development
Administration, 1970-72, commissioner for Law Revision, 1972-73, appointed judge, High
Court, Calabar, March 1974
Hobbies: table tennis, lawn tennis, reading
Name: EDACHE, Oloche Anebi

Profession: agriculturist, administrator
Home Town: Adoka
Education: St. Charles Primary School, Adoka, 1951-58; Mt. St. Michael's Secondary School,
Aliade, 1959-63; Federal School of Science, Onikan, Lagos, 1964-66; Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1966-70; Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA, 1976-78; University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, USA, 1981.
Career: Agricultural Officer II, Federal Soil and Water Conservation School, Federal Ministry
of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jos, 1970-71; Agricultural Officer 1, Federal Ministry of
Agriculture, Headquarters, Lagos, 1971; Senior Agricultural Officer, Principal Agricultural
Officer, Assistant Chief Agricultural Officer, 1975-85; Chief Agricultural Officer and Head,
Field Project Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources
and Rural Development, Jos, 1985-86; Assistant Director, Federal Department of Rural
Development, Federal Ministry Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development, Lagos,
1986-89; Acting Deputy Director, Rural Development Division, July 1989; Director, Federal
Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Resources, since 1990;
Governing Council, University of Agriculture, Makurdi; Board of Governors, Agricultural and
Rural Management Training Institute, Ilorin; Board of Directors, National Centre for
Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin; Board of Directors, Nigerian Agricultural and Co-Operative
Bank; Finance and Personnel Management Board of Federal Ministry of Agriculture; Supervisor,
Federal Agricultural Co-ordinating Unit, Agricultural Project Monitoring and Evaluation Unit,
National Seed Service; Executive Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development,
Rome; Executive Board Committee on Evaluation and Governor of Category II (Oil Producing
Economic Community); secretary, defunct National Accelerated Food Production Project;
secretary, Plateau State Green Revolution Co-ordinating Committee.
Recognitions & Achievements: Knight of Saint Mulumba.
Hobbies: Photography, reading, travelling.
Name: EDDOH, Chief Michael Chukwuma

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MA
Home Town: Illah, Oshimili
Education: St. John's Catholic School, Illah, Delta State, 1944-50; Yaba College of Technology,
Yaba, Lagos State, 1957-65: International Labour Organisation Technical Training Programme,
1965-66; Federal College of Education (Tech) former NITC, Akoka. Yaba, 1968-69; Ohio State
University, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1982-84.
Career: Technical Instructor, King's College, Lagos; Technical Instructor, Yaba College of
Technology, Yaba; Technical Instructor. Ibadan Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State; Chief
Examiner, Technical Drawing, West African Examination Council; Deputy DirectorTraining.
Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Warri, Delta State: Head.Petroleum Training Institute,
since 1984
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, National Board for Technical Education,
Nigerian Metallurgical Society, American Society for Training and Development, American
Welding Society, Nigerian Institute of Welding; associate member Nigerian Institute of
Industrial Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Title of Ogbuenyi; Publication: Welding and
Fabrication: Questions and Answers
Hobbies: drawing, reading
Name: EDDY, Okon Atanga

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 30, 1940, Ikot Idem Udo
Home Town: Ikot Ekpene LGA
Education: Methodist Primary School, Uruaotu, 1948-55, Teacher Training Courses, 1960,1965
University of Lagos, 1975-76 (Diploma in Social Administration, 1976)
Career: teacher, later assistant social welfare officer, 1976, psychiatric welfare officer, 1978-79,
elected member, House of Representatives for Ikot Ekpene I, 1979-83
Hobbies: Reading
Name: EDE, Dr. Samuel Anefu

Profession: administrator, researcher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D, MNIM, MIPM
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 22, 1952; Unwaba Eokpa
Home Town: Unwaba Eokpa
Education: Methodist Primary School, Unwaba, 1958-59; Methodist Primary School, Ugboju-
Icho, 1960-64; Wesley High School, Otukpo, 1966-70; St. Louis College, Jos, 1971; University
of Ibadan, Jos Campus, 1974-75; University of Jos, 1975-79; 1980-81; 1987-95
Career: Clerical Officer, Federal Department of Agriculture, Maiduguri, 1972-74; NYSC, Jebba
Teachers College, Kwara State, 1979-80; Education Officer II, Government Teachers College,
Utonkon, Benue State, 1981; assistant Lecturer, Educational Foundations, Advanced Teachers
College, Ankpa, 1981-82; University of Jos; Administrative Officer 1, 1982-85; assistant
Registrar, 1985; senior assistant Registrar, 1988; Principal assistant Registrar, 1991; d-Registrar,
1999; Registrar, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, since 2001; University of Jos, Secretary and
Faculty Officer of Social Sciences, 1982; Admission Committee, 1982-83; Senate Committee on
Examination Malpractice, 1982-83; Senate Panel on the Department of Architecture, 1982-83;
Remedial Admission Committee, 1982-83; University of Jos Jamb Co-ordinator, 1983;
Secretary, Plateau State Industrial Development Appeal Fund, University of Jos Chapter, 1986;
University of Jos: Recruitment, Academic and Non-Academic Matters, NYSC Matters, Record
and Statistics, 1983-86; Secretary, Committee on the Structure of Postgraduate School and
Programmes, 1987; assistant Editor, Monthly News Bulletin, 1986; Students Welfare Officer,
1986-92; chairman Student Electoral Commission, 1988-94; Campus Communication Forum,
1986-87; Centre for continuing Education, 1977; Editor-in-Chief, Internal Journal of Continuing
Education, 1999-01
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, chairman Wesley High School Otukpo Old
Students, Jos, 1992-97; Idoma Forum, Jos 1994-98; president Associate Fellowship of Christian
Students, Maiduguri, 1973-74; Benue State Students Union, 1976-77; University of Jos senior
Staff Club, 1984-85; University Alumni Association, 1984-89; at Wesley High School; Speaker,
Jebba Corpers, Kwara State, 1979-80; member Postgraduate Scholarship Committee; Plateau
State Police Community Relations Committee, representing the University Community, since
1988; University of Jos, Alumni Association; Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of
Personal-Management; Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators Nigeria
Loan Searches Council; National Association Educational Administration and Planning; Life
member Bible Society of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Publications: University Management in Nigeria: Key Issues,
Techsource Press, Jos, 1995; Management of Secondary Education in Nigeria, Techsource
Publishers, Jos, 1996; Common Problems of Education in Developing Nations, Techsource
Publishers, Jos, 1998; Primary Administration and Management Relationship between Drugs and
Cults in University Campuses, a paper presented at the National Conference on Drug Education
in Nigeria, University of Jos, September 1996, etc
Hobbies: Reading, writing, farming
Address: Ankpa Quarters, Makurdi OR Unwaba Eokpa Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government
Area, Benue State.
Name: EDE, Chief Shaibu Daniel

Home Town: Iga-Okpaya
Education: Methodist Junior Primary School, Iga-Okpaya, 1956-58; Native Authority Senior
Primary School, Otobi, 1958-61; Government Secondary School, Katsina-Ala, 1962-66; Barewa
College. Zaria, 1967-68; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73; University of Dakar,
Senegal, 1971-73; University of Grenoble, France, 1972.
Career: Administrative Officer II, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-75; Administrative
Officer 1, 1975-77; assistant Registrar, Planning and Development, Benue State Polytechnic,
Ugbokolo, 1979-80; Principal Registrar, 1981; Registrar, Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, 1982;
commissioner Local Government and Sports, October 1983; Secretary, Manpower Development
and Training, Office of the Governor, 1986; Secretary, Finance and Administration, Ministry of
Works, Makurdi, Benue State 1987; Director Personnel, 1989; Sole Administrator, Gboko LGA,
Benue State; August 1989; chairman Ado LGA, Benue State, 1990; Director Personnel, Ministry
of Works, Makurdi, Benue State, 1991; Liaison Officer, Benue State Liaison Office, Lagos,
1991-92; dg: Internal Affairs and Security Services; Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural
Infrastructure, Ministry of Works, 1992-94; Secretary, Benue State Government, 1994-97;
Director New Nigerian Development Company, Public Service Office, Office of the Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, 1997; chairman State Government Protection Agency, United
Nations Development Programme; State Boundary Commission, 1994-97
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Associate member Nigerian Institute of
Management
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Title of Ogbenjuna of Apa Land; Ogakwu of Iga-
Okpaya, Oga 'Okweno of Igumale, Ochonu Ogbulolo of Agila, Otsepa of Agila, Nwanem di
namba I of Abakaliki; Certificate of Merit, Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees.
Name: EDEH, Hon. Peter Onyemachi

Profession: politician, businessman Engineer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Engr
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 4, 1966; Agba
Home Town: Ishielu
Education: Community Primary School, Amagu Agba, 1972-77; Izzi High School, Abakaliki,
1977-82; Anambra State University of Technology, Enugu, 1983-88
Career: Field Engineer Anadrill Schlumberger, 1990-93; Drilling Completions, Elf, 1993-96;
Drilling Completions Engineershell Petroleum Development Company Ltd, 1996-99;
commissioner Education, Ebonyi State, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Society of Engineers; Society of Petroleum Engrs; hon.
member Ebonyi State House of Assembly, representing Ishielu LGA, since 2003; former
chairman Works and Transport System Committee. Ebonyi State House of Assembly
Hobbies: football, reading, table tennis
Address: l77/79 Nnorom Street, Abakaliki Ebonyi State
E-mail: peteredeh@yahoo.co.uk; peteredeh@infoweb.abs.net
Telephone: 043-20669, 04320498. 08035868861, 048-300646
Name: EDEH, Very Rev. Fr. (Professor) Emmanuel Matthew Paul

Academic & Professional Qualifications: G.S.S.P BD, P.S.A, CPE, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 20, 1947; Akpugo
Home Town: Akpugo; Nkanu LGA
Education: Holy Angels Primary School, Akpugo; 1955-61; Juniorate Secondary School,.
Ihiala, 1962-67; Urban University (Bigard) Rome, 1972-76; De Paul University, Chicago, USA,
1978-84
Career: Founder, Congregation of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour, Elele, River State, 1985;
Founder, Congregation of the Fathers and Brothers of Jesus the Saviour, Ugwuoba, Awka,
Anambra State, 1991; Founder Contemplatives of Jesus the Saviour, Elele, Rivers State 1991;
Founder Spiritual Director of the Catholic Prayer Ministry (CPM) of the Holy Spirit. World
Wide, 1984; Founder, Spiritual Director, Pilgrimage Centre The Foundation stone of the centre
was blessed by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, 1998; The Foundation stone of the centre was
blessed by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, 1998 of Eucharistic Adoration and Special Marian
Devotion, the first International Pilgrimage Centre for Catholics and non-Caholics in Africa,
Elele, Rivers State, 1989; Founder/Rector, Osisatech, Enugu, Enugu State, 1989-93;
Founder/Chancellor, Madonna University College, formerly an affiliate of Enugu State
University of Technology, Enugu State, 1993-99; Founder, Chancellor, Madonna University one
of the five private Universities and the first to take off, Okija, Onitsha, Anambra State, since
1999
Institutional Membership: Congregation de la Sanctus Spiritu (CSSP)
Recognitions & Achievements: Professor of Philosophy of Education, Enugu State, University
of Technology (ESUT), 1999; Eze Chinyelua I, Enugu, 1998; Publication: Towards an lgbo
Metaphysics, Loyola University Press, Chicago, 1985; Jesus the Saviour Our Midst, Minuterman
Press, High Wycombe, Bucks, 1998; The Pilgrimage Centre of Eucharistic Adoration,
Minuteman Press, High Wycombe 1996; Legal Position: A Violation of the Natural Law
Doctrine, Kinesis, USA 1983
Hobbies: writing and games
Address: 1, Ogui Road, Enugu
Name: EDEM, Bassey Edem Orok

Profession: chartered accountant, administrator
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Christ the King Primary School, 1956-61; United Christian Secondary Commercial
College, 1962-66; King's College, 1962-69; University of Lagos, 1970-73, Yaba College of
Technology, 1973-74.
Career: Unilever Auditor, United Africa Company of Nigeria, 1975-76; Audit Group Manager,
1977-78; senior Auditor, UACN, 1978-79; Commercial Manager, Pamol Nigeria Limited,
Calabar, 1979-81; Commercial Director Pamol, 1981-82; Managing Director/CEO Pamol
Nigeria Ltd., 1982-86; executive-chairman Pamol Nigeria Ltd., since 1986
Institutional Membership: Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, 1975; associate,
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1976; associate, Institute of Insurance and
Banking, 1977; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Secretaries, 1980; board member Boy Scouts
Association, Cross River State branch, Team Manager, Cross River State Squash Racket
Association; International Association of Lions Clubs, District 404; president 1985-86; Club
chairman 1986-87;
Recognitions & Achievements: Managing Director of the Year Award, 1987; Deputy District
Governor, 1987-88.
Name: EDEM, Dr. David Okon

Profession: academic, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 27, 1955; Mbiaya Uruan
Home Town: Mbiaya Uruan; Uruan LGA
Education: St. Michael's School, Kaduna, 1960-66; Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Uyo,
1966-72; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-77; University of Calabar, 1982-84; 1993-99
Career: Trainee Brewer, Cross River Breweries Limited, Uyo, 1978-82; Master Grade 1,
Teaching Service Commission, Cross River State, 1984-85; assistant Lecturer, Univesity of
Cross River State, Uyo, 1985-88; Lecturer II, 1988-90; Lecturer I, 1990-2001; senior Lecturer,
University of Uyo, since 2001; Head of Department, Biochemistry, University of Uyo
Institutional Membership: Science Association of Nigeria; Nutrition Society of Nigeria;
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology; Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology; University of Uyo Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society; Publicity
Secretary, Nka Ibeudem Ndito Uruan
Recognitions & Achievements: Outstanding Intellectual of the 21st Century, Intternational
Biographic Centre, Cambridge, England, 2001; Cited in Who's Who in the World, Marquis
Publications, USA, 2001; The Contemporary Who's Who, 2004; He has published articles in
both national and International journals
Hobbies: photography, writing, reading, music
Address: 8, Iboko Lane, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Telephone: 0805238-2061
E-mail: doedcm@yahoo.com
Name: EDEM, Professor Daniel Akpan

Profession: educationist, administration
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, B.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Ikot Iyire; Itreto-Ibiakpan
Education: Ikot Ubo Central School, 1932-38; Government Teachers' Training College, 1944-
45, 1949-50; Greenville College, Illinois, USA, 1960-64, Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale, 1965-67.
Career: School Teacher, 1939-50; Headmaster, Ibedu-Idikpa Primary School, 1957-60; assistant
professor Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-79; professor Educational Administration,
University of Calabar, 1983; retired from Public Service, 1986, but on contract as Professor of
Educational Administration with the University of Calabar; chairman West African Distillers
Limited, Lagos, 1988
Institutional Membership: Commonwealth Council for Educational Administrators, 1980, Full
Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, since 1987; Rotary Club International, Zaria
Chapter, 1979-80; Kappa Delta Pi, University of Southern Illinois. USA, 1965; Phi Delta Kappa,
University of Southern Illinois, 1967.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Sociology of Nigerian Education, co-author
(London, Macmillian, 1978), Introduction to Educational Administration in Nigeria (New York,
John Wiley, 1982).
Hobbies: writing, swimming
Address: QE6, University of Calabar Staff Quaters, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EDEMEREYOR, Mike Oduma

Profession: journalist, publisher
Home Town: Agbarho, Warri
Education: School of Radio and Television, UK, 1964-65, Nigerian Institute of Journalism,
Lagos, Nigeria, 1971, California University, USA, 1975-77
Career: information officer, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) (now Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)), 1966-70, chief sub-editor, NBC, Lagos, 1971-73, editor, NBC,
Lagos, 1974-77, controller of News, FRCN, Lagos, 1979, retired voluntarily from the Public
Service in 1980, managing director, Industrial Consortium Nigeria Limited, Lagos, 1981-83,
president/managing director, Readers Caucus Limited, chairman, Hallmark Continental Limited
since 1988; chairman/proprietor, National Academy of Catering and Hotel Management, Jos,
president, Hallmark Correspondence College, Lagos
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Readers Caucus Primary English Course Books 1-
6 (1988)
Hobbies: writing, music, reading
Address: 1 Curtis Adeniyi Jones Close, Surulere, Lagos.
Telephone: 841237.
Name: EDEOGA, Hon. Chijioke

Profession: journalist, politician
Home Town: Eha-Amufu
Education: University of Nigeria
Career: Press Secretary to Governor, 1992-93; executive-chairman Isi-Uzo LGA, 1997-98;
member House of Representatives for Isi-Uzo/Enugu East, Federal Constituency
Institutional Membership: Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Name: EDEOGA, Professor Hilary Odo

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 28, 1960; Eha-Amufu
Home Town: Eha-Amufu; Isi-Uzo LGA
Education: Township School Eha Amufu, 1966-71; Commissioner Primary School, Umutodo,
Obollo Eke, 1971-73; St. Patrick's Secondary School, Emene, 1974-77; Abakaliki High School,
Abakaliki, 1977-79; University of Port Harcourt, 1980-84; 1986-88; 1988-91
Career: Head, Dept. of Biological Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike,
Umuahia, Abia State; member Governing Council, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umuahia; University Senate; Genetics Society of Nigeria; Botanical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian
Society for Plant Protection; Deputy vice-chancellor Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike.Umuahia; prof/deputy vice-chancellor Micheal Opkara University of Agriculture,
Umudkie, Umuahia. Currently
Hobbies: Reading, writing and humour
Address: Obioma Quarters, World Bank Housing Estate. Umuahia; OR Professor O. Edeoga's
Compound, Amede, Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo lga Enugu State.
Name: EDET, Dr. Anthony Paulinus

Profession: historian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, M.Sc, MA, Ph.D.
Home Town: Utu Midim, Abak
Education: St. Augustine's Teachers' Training College, Urua Inyang, Abak, 1949-50; St. Mary's
Higher Elementary Teachers' Training College, Ediene, Abak, 1953-54; University of London
(Correspondence Programme), 1958-60; Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, USA, 1961-64;
University of Wisconin, Madison, USA, 1964-66; Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan,
USA, 1969-72; California Western University, Santa Ana, California, USA, 1975-78.
Career: Teacher in various Primary Schools, 1951-52; Deputy Headmaster, 1955; Headmaster,
Roman Catholic Schools, Uyo, 1958-61; Instructor of Busines The Fort Valley State College,
Fort Valley, Georgia, USA, 1967-69; assistant professor Shaw College, Detroit, Michigan USA,
1970-77; assistant professor Business and Economics, The Fort Valley State College, Fort
Valley, Georgia, USA., 1972-73; Instructor of Management, Institute for Personnel and Career
Development, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, USA, 1973-77; assistant
professor Business and Economics, Shaw College, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 1973-76; Director of
Budgets, Shaw College, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 1974-76; Lecturer II, Department of
Economics, University of Calabar, 1978-79; Head, Small Industries Services Division, Centre
for Management Development (CMD), 1979-87; Principal Consultant, CMD, 1981; Head, Small
Industries Department, CMD, 1987
Institutional Membership: Society for the Advancement of Management, African Economic
Association, Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria. Institute of Personnel Management
Name: EDET, Louis Orok

Profession: police officer
Home Town: Calabar
Education: attended Sacred Heart School, Calabar; moved on to Bonny Grammar School.
Career: He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1931; moved up in August 1945 as Sub-Inspector.
He was seconded to the Immigration Department during World War II, a move that took him to
many parts of Nigeria, including Enugu, Ibadan, Akure and Ilesa. In the Immigration
Department, he earned the commendation of the authorities for detecting an undesirable lady
immigrant. In 1949, he was promoted Assistant Superintendent of Police. Earlier on, he earned
the respect of the authorities and the public for smashing a murder gang called Leopard Men in
the lower Cross River area. He attended training courses at Rython-on-Dunesmore in Britain;
commanded Railway Police, the Ports Authority Police and was promoted Assistant
Commissioner, later Deputy Commissioner, in 1960. The same year, in December, he
commanded the first contingent of the Nigeria Police Force to serve under the UN peace-keeping
force in the Congo, leading the contingent to win an excel_lent reputation of distinguished
service. Edet returned to Nigeria in 1961 and was made Commissioner in charge of the police in
the Federal Capital; he was promoted Deputy Inspector-General in 1962. In March 1964, Edet
was appointed Inspector-General of Police, the first Nigerian to hold that post. His tenure
brought radical changes in the training of personnel, equipment and expansion of the police
force. The greatest challenge in his career evidently showed in the crisis that erupted in the
Western Region in 1965, followed by the national crisis that started in 1966. The limitations of
the powers of the police became glaring particularly with the massacre of Easterners in the
Northern Nigeria. The second coup of 1966 that brought General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) to power
led to his immediate retirement; later to be appointed recruitment attachee in the Nigerian High
Commission in London. He was appointed Commissioner for Home Affairs and information in
the South Eastern State after the civil war.
Name: EDEVBIE, Chief David

Date (& Place) of Birth: December 23, 1963; London
Home Town: Afiesere
Education: Igbobi College. 1975-80; Federal Government College, Odogbolu, 1980-82:
University of Lagos, 1982-85; Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, 1987-88; Chartered
Institute of Marketing, 1988-89: Chartered Institute of Banker, 1989-90
Career: Trainee Manager. Graduate Development Programme, Barclays Bank Plc London.
October 1988; Assistant Branch Manager, 1988-89; Credit Analyst. 1989-90; Assistant Manager,
Corporate Lending. 1990-92; Corporate Finance Excu. Hill Samuel Bank Ltd, U.K. 1992-93;
Manager. Corporate Recoveries, 1994-95; Investment Officer, Asia and Pacific, Commonwealth
Development Corporation, UK, 1995-96; Deputy Country Head, Philippines, 1996-98;
Investment Manager, Minerals, Oil and Gas Department; 1998-99; commissioner Finance and
Economic Planning, Delta State Government, July 1999-2005
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Bankers; Chartered Institute of Marketing;
Peoples Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of Avwerosuor Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom
Hobbies: soccer and advanced financial modelling skills
E-mail: edevbie@usa.net
Address: 24, Chris Alii Crescent, Abacha Estate, Lagos
Name: EDEZE, Chief Austin Igwe

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1960; Ndi Ogbu
Home Town: Ndieze Inyimagu
Education: Inyimagu Central School Iboko; Abakaliki High School; PRESCO Federal Co-
operative College Agwu, Enugu State; Anambra State College of Education, Awka; University
of Nigeria, Nsukka; Co-operative, Inspector, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Enugu State
Career: Teacher, Army Day Secondary School, Abakaliki; d-Education Secretary, later
promoted Education Secretary, Izzi lga and Education Authority, 1992, 1994; National sec-gen,
Association of Education Secretaries in Nigeria; Sole Administrator/chairman Ohaozara Council,
Ebonyi State; president Amateur Wrestling Federation, South-East zone; first national vice-
president. of the body; chairman Panel on HIPACT Overseas Scholarship Awards, 2004; Deputy
GeneralSecretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Institutional Membership: Ebonyi State University Governing Council
Recognitions & Achievements: General Patron, National Association of Catholic Corpers,
Ebonyi State; Best Philanthropist Award of the year, 2004; Best Employer of Youth Corpers
Award, Ebonyi State, 2003/2004; Community Service Award, by Rotary Club of Abakiliki
South District; Traditional Titles of Ekueme 1 of Ohaozara Council; Nwa Eji Ejiemba 1 of Izzi;
Omere Oha 1 of Izzi; Nneyioha I of Ndieze; Nwannedi Namba 1 of Opi-Amasiri
Name: EDJE, Dr Oghenetsavbuko Todo

Profession: agronomist
Home Town: Aladja, Warri
State of Origin: delta
Education: Urhobo College, Warri, School of Agriculture, Akure, School of Agriculture,
Ibadan, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, Iowa State Univer_sity,
Ames, Iowa, USA
Career: agricultural assistant, Sapele, 1959-61, later appointed senior lecturer and acting head,
Crop Production Department, Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi, Lilongwe,
1973
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Association for Advancement of Science of Malawi,
National Research Council of Malawi, American Society of Agronomy, Bean Improvement Co-
operative, Alpha Zeta, Sigma XI
Hobbies: photography
Name: EDODI, Ukam Umet

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 20, 1959; Adim
Education: Government Trade Centre. Abak, 1973-76; Community Secondary School, Ugep,
Cross Rivers State, 1976-79; University of Calabar, Calabar, 1981-85; University of Jos, Jos
1988-89
Career: Personal assistant to the chairman Options International Limited, Lagos, 1990-91; e-
Director Options International Limited, Lagos, 1991-94; Director Options Telecom Limited,
Lagos, 1994-97; Options Executive Jet Services Limited, Lagos, 1994-95; Champion Soap
Limited, Shika-Zaria, 1992-95; BCN (formally the Boots Company Nigeria Limited, Ikeja,
Lagos, 1992-97; Group e-Director Options International Limited, Lagos, 1994-97; Corporate
Recovery Skills, Euro money Training Surrey, United Kingdom, 1994; chairman Bekkwara
Community Bank Limited, Abuochiche, Bekkwara Local Government Area, Cross River State,
since 1997; Glass Technology (Nigeria) Limited Lagos, since 1997; Director Directorate of of
Commercial and Industrial Development, Niger Delta Development Commission, Port-Harcourt,
since 2002; chairman Board and Management Retreat Committee, 2002; Committee to tackle Oil
Pipelines' vandalisation and Illegal Bunkering in the Niger Delta; Skills Acquisition
(Empowerment) Programme Implementation Committee
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Presidential Inter-Sectoral
Committee on Strategies for Accelerating Commercial Production of Baryte and Bentonite for
the Oil Industry, The presidency, 2002; Finance Committee, National Council on Privatisation,
The Presidency, 1999-2000; Presidential Judicial Commission of Inquiry to Investigate The Fire
Incident at the Domestic Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos,
2000; fellow. Nigerian Chartered Institute of Public Administrators; Port-Harcourt Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Excellent award, African World Network Organisation, New
Orleans, USA; Honorary Citizenship, City of New Orleans, USA; Gold award for National
Development; Today's People International, Lagos; Merit award, Allstars International Football
Club, Port-Harcourt; Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public administration by Evangel Christian
University of America, Monroe, Louisiana, USA, 2005; Publication:Co-author: Estimating
Realistic Exchange Rates for the Naira: A HYBRID Purchasing Power-Parity and Excess
Demand Approach in Nigerian Journal of Policy and Strategy Vol.4, No.2, 1989; "Socio-
Cultural Aspect of Entrepreneurship and the Development of Small Scale Industries in Nigerian,
1989; "Economic Management During the Second Republic, 1989; and so many others
Address: 2, Chukwumatiwike Close, Off Ada George Road, P.O. Box 13527, Station Road,
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: EDODO, Chief Oritsegbiten Popo

Profession: businessman, barrister, solicitor, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.L LL.B.
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 8, 1925; Sapele
Home Town: Bateren
Education: St. Thomas Soluko, Edo State, 1938; St. Paul's Catholic School, Ebute-Metta, 1939-
41; St. Gregory's College, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1942, 1946
Career: commissioner Establishment, Local Government Chieftency Affiars; commissioner
Trade & Industry, Bendel State; 1967-75; Notary Public for Nigeria, 1983; Private Legal
Practice/business
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; fellow Biographical Academy of the
Commonwealth, Cambridge, England, Oct., 1981; Social Democratic Party, Delta State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Title of Olorogun of Warri
Hobbies: swimming, football, table tennis
Address: 1 Emaye St. GRA, Warri
Name: EDODO-Emore, Oritsematosan
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LL.M, BL
Home Town: Warri
Education: Nigerian Baptist Convention Primary School, Warri, 1963-68; Anglican Girls'
Grammar School, Ughelli, 1969-73, Federal Government Girls' College Warri, 1974-76;
University of Buckingham, 1978-80; Universite Catholique de L'ouest Angers, France;
Universite Catholique de L'est, Lille, France; University of London, England
Career: Counsel, Sokoto, 1981-82; Counsel, Sanni Mohammed, Kuso and Co., Kaduna, 1982-
83; Counsel, Akporiaye, Edodo and Associates, Warri, 1985-87; Principal Partner,
Oritsematosan Edodo, Thorpe and Associates, since 1987; chairman African Maritme Forum
Ltd., since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Environment Society, Secretary
gen., Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; member Nigerian British Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
Hobbies: swimming, reading, travelling
Address: 3b, Jaiyesimi Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Estate Phase II, Lagos.
Name: EDOGUN, Dr. Clifford lkponmwosa

Profession: political scientist
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MA, PhD.
Home Town: Urhonigbe, Orhionmwon
Education: Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, 1961-65; Cuttington College, Liberia, 1968-70;
Susquehanna University, USA, 1970-72; Drew University, USA, 1972-74; Rutgers University,
USA, 1974-78.
Career: Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978-79;
Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Port Harcourt, 1980; Fulbright Visiting
Lecturer, University of Florida, USA, 1983-84; Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Political
Science, Bendel State University, Ekpoma, (now Edo State University) 1987-88
Institutional Membership: African Studies Association, USA, since 1975, Educators to Africa
Association, USA, since 1976, Nigerian Political Science Association, since 1978, Secretary-
General, 1981-83, African Political Science Association, 1982.
Hobbies: swimming, walking, reading.
Address: 1, Anthony Lane, Woji Town, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: EDOHO, Dr Edoho Bassey

Profession: political scientist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, PhD
Home Town: Ikot
Education: Holy Family College, Abak, St Augustine's Teacher Training College, Urua Inyang,
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA, Duquesne University, Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania, USA, 1962-64, School for Social Research, New York City, USA, 1974
Career: consultant on African Affairs, New Book of Knowledge Encyclopaedia, Grolier Inc,
New York, 1965-69, assistant professor, Department of African and Afro-American Studies,
State University of New York, Albany, 1969-76, joined Cross River State Civil Service, 1976-
79, commissioner for Trade and Industries, Cross River State, 1979, later commissioner for
Local Government, Cross River State until 1982
Hobbies: dancing, fishing, photography
Name: EDOIGIAWERIE, Samuel Aigbe

Profession: policeman
Education: St Peter's Church Missionary Society School, Benin City, 1938-44, Ilesha Grammar
School, 1945, correspondence courses, Wolsey Hall, Oxford, England and Rapid Results
College, London, Police Staff College, Jos
Career: joined Nigeria Police Force, 1951, later officer in charge of Crime Investigation, Benue
State, appointed commissioner of Police, Imo State, also member, State Executive Council, Imo
State, 1984
Recognitions & Achievements: Independence Medal, Police Long Service and Merit Medal
Name: EDOKA, Professor Benson Eziukwu

Profession: university teacher, researcher, educator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, PGDL, M.A, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 15, 1943; Nnewi
Home Town: Nnewi; Nnewi North LGA
Education: St. Mary's School, Uruagu, Nnewi, 1948-52; R.A. M. School Onitsha, 1953-54;
Uzubi Memorial School, Ezi Owelle, via Ogidi, 1955; St. Andrew's College, Nnewi, 1959-60;
St. Mark's College, Nibo-Nise, Awka, 1963-64; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67; 1970-
72; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1973-74; Loughborough University, England, 1978-79; 1980-
84
Career: Tutor, Anglican Grammar School, Achi, Enugu State, 1965-66; Graduate Teacher, St.
Paul's Grammar School, Ebu, Delta State, 1972-73; assistant Librarian, University of Benin,
Benin City, 1974-75; assistant Lecturer, later Lecturer, then senior Lecturer, Department of
Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, 1975-87; Lecturer
seniorlecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1987-93; Professor since 1993; Head of Department, 1995-2002; he has contributed to the
design, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of education for Information and Library
Science nationwide; Co-ordinator, Education Enlightenment Programme for Nnewi, 1998
Institutional Membership: president Nigerian Association of Library and Information Science
Educators, 1992-94; member Council, Nigerian Library Association; Library Association, UK,
1978-85
Recognitions & Achievements: Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship, 1970;
Commonwealth Scholarship, UK, 1978; visiting research Fellow, Pacific Cultural Foundation,
Taipei, Taiwan, August 1988; traditional title of Oje Mba Enwe 1LO; Publication: Guide to
National and University Libraries in Africa, a UNESCO funded project, LIBRISERVICE,
Lagos, 1992; Introduction to Library Science, Palma Publishing, Onitsha, 2000; co-editor,
Education for National Information Management, Department of Library Science, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1992
Hobbies: gardening, walking, classical music
Address: 66, University Market Road, Nsukka, Enugu State OR Agba-Ejije Villa, Vinas Drive,
Akaboezem, Uruagu; P.O. Box 7, Nnewi, Anambra State.
Name: EDOKPA, Chief Jackson Ibhayotoku

Academic & Professional Qualification: JP, LL.B
Home Town: Idunwele-Ewu
Education: Ewu Government School, Ewu, 1944-50; Western Boys' High School, Benin-City,
1951-55; Fourah Bay College, University of Durham, 1962-64; International Institute of Public
Management, Washington D.C, USA, 1982
Career: Clerical Officer, 1956; Executive Officer, 1965-66; Divisional Officer, Akoko" Edo
Division, 1966-67; Divisional Officer, Isoko Edo Division, 1967; Sole Administrator, Akoko
Edo Division, 1968; senior Divisional Officer, Sole Administrator, Western Ijaw Division, 1968-
69; senior Divisional Officer, Sole Administrator, Ishan Division, 1969-70; senior Divisional
Officer/Sole Administrator, Etsako Division, 1970; senior assistant Secretary, Chieftaincy
Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, 1970-71; Principal assistant
Secretary, Ministry of Establishments, 1972; Principal assistant sec; Special assistant to the
Secretary to the Military Government and Head of Service 1972; Deputy general manager
Midwest Line, 1972; Principal Assistant Secretary, Public Service Commission, 1973-75;
Secretary, Assets Verification Panel, 1975-76; Under-Secretary, Special Duties, Military
Governor's Office, 1976-77; Secretary, Commission of Inquiry into Ekpan/ Ubeji riots, 1977;
Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, 1977-78; Secretary for Finance and Establishments
1983-84; Secretary, Judicial Service Committee, 1984-85; Permanent Secretary, Cabinet
Department, 1985-86; Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, 1986; Secretary to
the Military Government and Head of Service, Bendel State now Edo and Delta States, 1986-91;
Electoral Officer, Oredo Local Government Council, 1978; chairman Niger Agencies
International Limited, London; qualified and incorporated Administrative Manager, 1991; Chief
Public Complaints Commissioner of the Federation, 1993. Intl Org: vice-president. International
Ombudsman Institute, African Continent, 1996.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria, 1991;
Recognitions & Achievements: Justice of Peace, 1990, Honorary member Rotary International.
Hobbies: photography, table tennis, reading
Address: 46, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja.
Name: EDOKPAYI, Ben

Profession: journalist, writer, communication specialist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA.
Education: University of Calabar, 1982; University of California, USA, 1997; Diablo Valley
College, Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 1999; University of California at Berkeley, USA, 1999.
Career: Literature Instructor, Nigerian Military School, Zaria, 1982; Staff Writer. The Nigerian
Observer, Benin City, 1983-84; Sports Reporter, Sports Souvenir/Complete Football, 1984-85;
Senior Staff Writer, Newswatch Communications Limited, 1985-89; Staff Writer, Daily
Republic Newspaper, Fairfield, California, USA, 1992-94; Site Manager, Pitney Bowes
Management Services, San Francisco, USA, 1994-98; Marketing Manager, Macks-a-Million
Production, Vallejo, California,USA, January-June, 1998; Office Services Manager, Archer,
McComas, Breslin, McMahon & Chritton Law Firm, Walnut Creek, California, USA, 1998-99;
Managing Consultant, Benedo Consulting (Public Relations, Technical Communications, Web
Design and Production)
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Union of Journalist, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,
Society for Technical Communication; Executive member African Leadership Conference,
Northern California Chapter; Executive member Sacramento Association of Nigerians
Address: 1850 Blossom Avenue, No.215, Fairfield, California 94533.
Telephone: (707) 4264682.
E-mail: bedo@stratbiz.com.
Name: EDOKPAYI, Samuel Imagbenikaro
Profession: economist
Home Town: Benin
Education: St Mathew's and St Peter's Anglican School, Benin, 1931-40, St Andrew's Teacher
Training College, Oyo, 1945-48, University of Hull, England, 1953-56, London School of
Economics and Political Science, England, 1956-58
Career: teacher, St Luke's Anglican School, Sapele, 1949-51, tutor, St Paul's Teacher Training
College, Evboneka, 1952-53, education officer, Ministry of Education, Western Nigeria, 1958-
59, economist, Ministry of Economic Planning, Ibadan, 1960-62, appointed chief, Manpower
and Training Section, Economic Commission for Africa, September 1962
Institutional Membership: International Association of Personnel in Employment Security
since 1969, secretary, Addis Ababa Chapter, Society for International Development, 1970-73,
African Association for Public Administration and Management since 1973
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Internal Demand for Timber and Other Forest
Products in Western Nigeria (Government Printer, Ibadan, 1965)
Hobbies: Music, photography, reading
Address: UNECA, PO Box 3005, Addis Ababa.
Telephone: 449751.
Name: EDOZIEN, Chief John D.

Profession: banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 20, 1943; Enugu
Education: St. Patrick's School, Ogbete, Enugu, Enugu State, 1949-52; St Mary's School,
Uwani, Enugu, 1953-56; St. Patrick's College, Asaba, Delta State, 1957-61; Loyola College,
Ibadan, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1964-67; University of Wisconsin, Madison,
Wisconsin, USA, 1970-72.
Career: Planning Officer II, Federal Ministry of Planning, 1967-75; Assistant Director of
Planning, 1975-80; Director Planning, Federal Ministry of Planning, 1980-86; permanent
secretary Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1986-87; Economic
Monitoring Office, Cabinet Office, 1987-88, Office of Planning and Budget, The Presidency,
1988-90; Deputy Governor, Bendel State (now Edo State), 1990-91; Deputy Governor, (Special
Adviser), Delta State, 1991-92; Managing Director/CEO Afribank Nigeria Plc, 1993-99
Institutional Membership: chairman Nigeria-Ireland Association; fellow Economic
Development Institute, World Bank, Washington, USA, 1975; IMEDE, Switzerland, 1980;
member Nigerian Economic Society; West African Economic Society; Nigerian Universities
Commission; Ecological Fund Committee; Technical Committee on Privatisation and
Commercialisation, Draught Assessment Committee; chairman Abuja Project and Ministries
Movement Review Committee; member Technical Committee of the National Council on
Agriculture; Falcon Club, Asaba, Delta State; Lagos Lawn Tennis Club; Ikoyi Club, Lagos;
Lagos Boat Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Title of Ogbueshi Ede Asaba, 1998; Ford
Foundation Scholar, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, 1970-72.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, music, sports television, reading
Address: 01-2690989.
Name: EDOZIEN, Obi (Professor) Joseph Chike

Profession: pathologist, medical educationist, traditional ruler
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc, MB, B.Ch, B.A.O, M.D; M.R.C.P;
FRCP, D.Sc, F.R.C
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 28, 1925; Asaba
Home Town: Oshimili
Education: Catholic School, Warri, 1933-37; Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1938-41; Higher
College, Yaba, Lagos, 1942; Achimota School, Accra, Gold coast, 1942-43; University College,
Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 1944-51
Career: Lecturer, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, University of London, 1951-52;
lecturer, Chemical Pathology, University College, Ibadan, 1952-57; senior lecturer, Chemical
Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1957-61; professor Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan,
1961-66; Dean, Faculty of Medicine. University of Ibadan, 1962-66; Special Adviser, on Higher
Education to the Military Governor. Midwest Region of Nigeria, 1966-67; professor Nutrition,
Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology, Cambridge, Mass, USA, 1967-71;
prof/chairman Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 1971-91; chairman governing board, National Institute for Medical
Research, Edmond Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, 1988-91; professor Emeritus, University of North
Carolina, since 1991; chairman Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, 1997; Chancellor,
University of Benin, Edo State, January 2004. member Advisory Committee of WHO; USAID
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Title of Asagba of Asaba, since 1991; Numerous
publications in International recognized Professional Journals and Technical Reports to
Government and United Nations Agencies
Address: Asagba's Palace, Agala Street, Umuezei Quarters, Asaba
Name: EDOZIEN, Professor Emmanuel Chukwuma

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MA, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 15, 1937, Enugu
Education: University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1962; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
USA, 1962-66.
Career: Lecturer II, Lecturer 1, Senior Lecturer. University of Ibadan, 1967-75; Dean, Faculty
of the Social Sciences. University of Ibadan, 1977-79; professor Development and International
Economics 1976-87; Economic Adviser, to the Nigerian President, 1979-83; Visiting professor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1984-86; Consultant, The President, Shaw University,
Raleigh; director Globe Reinsurance Company Limited, Lagos; vice-chairman Broad Bank
Nigeria Limited, Lagos, AMNI International Petroleum Development Company; chairman
CERTEL Nigeria Limited, Lagos, BEL Associates International Limited Ibadan; Consultant,
Bendel State Ministry of Economic Development, 1975-80; Consultant, Lagos State Ministry of
Economic Development, 1975-80; member Constitution Drafting Committee, 1975-76; chairman
Panel, Federal Military Government Study on the Implications of banning all forms of gambling,
Nigeria, 1978; founding chairman University of Ibadan Consultancy Services Unit, 1978-79;
president Nigerian Economic Society 1978-79; chairman Technical Committee, Privatisation and
Commercialisation, 1990; Special Adviser, Economic Affairs, to the president December-
September 1983; chairman Board of Directors, New Nigeria Newspapers Corporation, Kaduna,
1978-80; member Appointments and Promotions Committee of Nigeria Institute of International
Affairs (NIIA) 1978-81, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic
Research, 1977-79, Academic Planing Group, National Universities Commission, 1978, Board,
Government-owned Ethiope Publishing Corporation, Benin, 1976-79, Economic Advisory
Council, 1973-75, Bendel State Newspapers Corporation, (now Edo and Delta States), 1972-74;
Housing Sub-Committee of the Adebo Salaries and Wages Review Commission, Bendel State
Census Committee now Edo and Delta States, 1972; chairman Board of Directors, University of
Ibadan Consultancy Services, 1977-79
Institutional Membership: American Economic Society; Secretary, Nigerian Economic
Society, 1972-76; fellow Rockefeller Foundation, Adlai E. Stevenson.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication:Co-author, Economic Integration in West Africa
Ibadan University Press, 1982; The Structure of Manufacturing Industry in Nigeria Ibadan
University Press, 1981; Population Dynamics in West Africa Ibadan University Press; Edozien
e.e., 1972; Some Aspects of Rural Industrialisation in Nigeria; Nigerian Economic Society:
Papers and Proceedings, 1972, 1973; Progress on Nigeria's Second National Development Plan:
The External Trade Sector, The Quarterly journal of Administration; Edozien e.e, Economic Aid
and Nigeria's Development in V.P Diejomaoh and Teriba (Eds.) Essays in Honour of Professor
Obasanmi Oladkanpo, Nigerian Economic Society, 1976; Edozien e.e, A Critical Assessment of
the Role of Banks in the Nigerian Economy, Banks and the Nigerian Economy, 1982; The
Stabilisation Act: Opportunities and Challenges, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, 1983; The
Academic in Government, Federal Government of Nigeria Press, 1982.
Name: EDOZIEN, Dr. Francis Unokiwe Augustine

Profession: obstetrician, gynecologist administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, FRCOG
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 14, 1939; Enugu
Home Town: Asaba
Education: St. Patricks School Ogbette Enugu, 1946-53; Christ the King College Onitsha, 1954-
58; University of Ibadan, 1961-66; Nigerian College of Arts Science & Technology, Enugu,
1959-61
Career: House Officer Medicine/Surgery/Obstetrics, Gynaecology, 1966-67; Refugees Medical
Officer, 1967-70; Medical Officer, Agbor, Ibusa, Asaba, Akwukwu, Delta State, 1971-73;
Research Fellow, University of Ibadan, 1971-72; Registrar in Obstetrics, & Gynaecology, UCH,
Ibadan, Nigeria 1973-75; Hammer Smith Hospital Whipps Cross Hospital London, 1975-77;
Consultant Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Military Hospital Yaba & Benin, 1977-82; Consultant,
Senior Consultant, Chief Consultant Obstetrics, & Gynaecology, FMOH, 1982-91; Deputy
Director Hospital Services, FMOH 1991-93; excutive sec/Director - General NHIS,1993-98;
Medical dir/ce. Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, since 1998; retired, now in private practice
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association, London, 1966; Fellow, Society of
Obstetrician & Gynaecology, 1977, FMCOG, 1981; FWACS, 1982; FRCOG, 1989; Fellow,
Institute of Co-operate Administration of Nigeria, 2000; New York Academy of Science 1981;
Population Council, 1971; International Federation of Gynacologist & Obstetricians (FIGO),
since 1980; International College of Surgeons, FICS, 2000; Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Falcon Club
Asaba
Recognitions & Achievements: Levehulme Foundation Fellow, Award, 1966; Mid-West
Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship, 1964-66; First ReligiousKnowledge, Onitsha Diocese,
1953; Federal Govt. Post-graduate Scholarship, 1975-77; Traditional title of Ogbuefi Nnabugwu
of Asaba
Hobbies: Reading, writing, tennis, gymnastics
Address: 3 Jarret Street Ezenei Quarters, Asaba, Delta State
Telephone: 056-281439, 056-282137; 090-504819.
Name: EDU, Ademola

Profession: Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Falcon Club Asaba
Academic & Profesional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L
Education: Lagos Government School; Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos; University of Lagos
Career: Call to the bar 1973; Bentley and Co. 1973-75; established Ademola Edu & Co., 1975;
appointed to the board of Briston Helicopter, Nig. 1976 and Glaxo, 1983; bought Bentley & Co.
and formed Bentley, Edu & Co., 1980; director Eko Hotels, 1983-86; Evans Medical Limited;
endowed Bentley Edu Chair of Intellectual Property Law, Institute of Advanced Legal studies,
University of Lagos; trustee, Lagos State Education Endowment Trust and Dr. Taslim Elias
Chair of International Law, University of Lagos; represents Hidder & Stoughton, U.K, on the
board of Nigerian Book Publishers, Ibadan; acquired Irving & Bonnar, 1989; chairman Ogins
Advertising Limited; Great Africa Finance of Bentley, Edu & Co; Irving & Bonnar
Instiutional MembershiPermanent Secretary, Yoruba Tennis Club, Eko Club; Island Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional titles of Atunluse of Awe Land, Baariyun of Epe
Land.
Name: EDU, Chief Alhaji Shafi Lawal

Home Town: Epe
Education: Epe Government School and Private Studies.
Career: Teacher; Clerk, African Oilnut Company, 1936; Local Manager, Holland West African
Lines, 1945; Ships' Chandler, 1945; Food Contractor for Nigerian Army, Lagos; elected
member, Western House of Assembly, 1951-54; member Federal House of Representatives,
Lagos, 1954; Commissioner of Health, Western Nigeria, 1962; President, Nigerian Conservation
Foundation; vice-president, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1958-63, president,
1963; vice-president, Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, 1965-66, president, 1966; former
director, Nigerian Oil Refinery Company; former director, Palm Lines; chairman, African
Alliance; former director, BP (Nigeria) Limited; former chairman, Niger Petroleum Company;
former chairman, Alumaco (Nigeria) Limited; chairman, Blackwood Hodge Nigeria Limited
Instiutional MembershiPermanent Secretary, former president, Nigerian Association of
Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
Hobbies: Golf, swimming.
Name: EDU, Hajiya Fatima

Profession: businesswoman
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, B.A, B.Arch
Education: Queens Colleges, Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Minnesota,
Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University of London
Career: Architect, Airforce Military School Conversion Project, Jos; Architect, Multi Systems
Consultants Ltd, Kano, 1983-85; Majekodunmi and Associates, Lagos, 1987; Head, Real Estate
Development, Cosmocorp Realty, 1990-92; general manager Alpha Properties International Ltd,
1992; ceo. Participant Properties Ltd, since 1994
Hobbies: cooking, traveling, singing
Name: EDUN John Sunday

Profession: administrator, management consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA,
Education: Government College, Ibadan, 1951-57; University of Ibadan, 1958-61; University of
Birmingham, UK, 1963-64; Royal Institute of Public Administration, 1972.
Career: Tutor; Abeokuta Grammar School, 1961-64; Principal, Adesola High School, 1965-66;
Tutor, Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan, 1967-68; Administrative Secretary, Nigerian Institute of
Social and Economic Research (NISER), University of Ibadan, 1968-70; Faculty Officer, Faculty
of Science, University of Ibadan, 1970-74; Admissions Officer, University of Ibadan, 1974-75;
General Manager, Greenlands, Agro-Industrial Company Limited, Ibadan, 1976-79; Managing
Consultant, Kombs Nigeria Limited, (Industrial and Management Consultants), since 1979;
Director, former Western State Housing Corporation, 1974-75. Secretary, former Western State
Economic Projects Performance Unit, 1975-76; Director, Board of Odu'a Printing Company
Limited, 1978-79; Director, Ogun State Industrial and Finance Corporation, 1979-83;
Commissioner, Ogun State Government, 1984-87
Institutional Membership: Torchbearers Society, All Souls Church, Bodija, Ibadan; Fountain
of Hope Society, St. John's Church, Igbehin, Abeokuta; Ibadan Lions Club; Lions Club; Lions
Club International, since 1981.
Hobbies: Tennis, golf, swimming, photography.
Address: 19, Sariyu Adebisi Road, New Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: EDUOK, Air Marshal Nsikak

Profession: airforce officer, administrator, pilot
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCON, psc(+), fss
Home Town: Ibesikpo
Education: Lutheran High School, Obot Idim; Primary Flying Training, Kaduna, 1970; Basic
and Advanced Flying Training, Kano, 1970-71; Junior Command and Staff School, United
Kingdom, 1976; Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1981; US Air War College, 1990-91.
Career: Cadet Officer, Nigerian Air Force. 1968-71; Commander, 303 Flying Training School,
Kano, 1984-86; Commander, Nigeria Air Force Station, Makurdi, 1987-88: Commander, Nigeria
Air Force Station, Kainji, 1988-89; Director Planning and Acting Director Operations, Service
Headquarters, 1989-90; Air Officer Commanding, Training Command, Kaduna, 1990-92; Air
Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Makurdi. 1992-95; Honourable Minister of
Aviation, 1995-95; Chief of Air Staff, 1996 retired.
Recognitions & Achievements: Republic Medal, National Service Medal, Grand Commander
Hobbies: flying, football, tennis.
Name: EDWERE, John Dickson

Profession: broadcaster
Home Town: Etinan
Education: St John's School, Etinan, John Kirk Memorial School, Etinan, Etinan Institute,
University College, Ibadan, Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, Sidcup, Kent, England
Career: senior producer, Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation-Television, Enugu, 1960-65,
deputy director of Programmes, 1965, director of Programmes, 1966, chief information officer,
1970-75, permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Cultural Affairs, Calabar, Cross
River State, 1975
Institutional Membership: International Theatre Institute, associate, British Drama Board,
August 1960
Hobbies: lawn tennis, photography
Address: 8 Calabar Road, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 2167.
Name: EDWIN, Victor Efe Okor

Profession: banker
Education: University of Manchester; Institute of Technology, England; Lagos State University
Career: gm/vice-president. Treasury and International Banking Network, Omega Bank
Institutional Membership: Treasurer, Chartered Institute of Bankers. since 2002; Associate
member Chartered Institute of Bankers, London; Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.
Name: EFEKODHA, Hon. Anthony Onomuefe

Profession: Engineer, management consultant, politician.
Acdemic & Professional Qualification: B.Eng
Home Town: Enhwe, Oleh; Isoko LGA
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka; International Labour Organisation, Turin, Italy
Career: managing consultant, Efeson & Associates Nigeria Ltd, member Bendel State House of
Assembly, 1983, member public Utilities Board, Delta State, 1991-93; member House of
Representatives for Isoko federal constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party in
1999
Hobbies: community developement, computers, reading, football
Address: No. 1-3, Ekrovie Street, Ekrovie Quarters, Enwhe, Oleh, Delta State.
Name: EFENUDU, Simeon Ozajemuta

Profession: administrator, lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, LL.B
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 12, 1945; Otor-Owhe
Home Town: Isoko North
Education: St. Michael's Primary School, Otor-Owhe, 1953-58; Government College, Ughelli,
1959-65; University of Ibadan, 1968-71; University of Lagos, 1978-79; University of Benin,
Benin-City, 1988-94.
Career: Teacher, Secondary School, 1966-68; administrative officer, Edo and Delta State Civil
Service, since 1972; Principal Planning/Finance Officer, Edo State Health Management Board,
1981-83; chairman/Sole Administrator, Burutu LGA, Council, 1987; Director Finance and
Supply, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Benin City, 1988-90; Pioneer Sole Administrator,
Isoko North LGA, Council Ozoro, 1991; Director Delta State Emergency Relief Agency,
Governor's Office, Asaba, 1992-93; Director - General (SERA), Governor's Office, Asaba, 1993-
94; Ministry of Information and Culture, Asaba, 1994-95; Government House and Protocol,
1995-96; Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Asaba, 1996; Secretary Delta State
Government, 1996; Secretary Commission of Inquiry into Rural Electricity Board, 1976;
Secretary Management Audit Committee into the Local Councils at Auchi, Afuze, Ekpoma,
Igarra, Ubiaja, 1985; Secretary Otor-Owhe Development Planning Committee, 1995; member
Otor-Owhe Committee on the Utilization of the 3% Mineral Fund
Name: EFERAKEYA, Professor Adego Erhiawarie

Profession: administrator, lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualification: KSM, B.Pharm, MBBS, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 1940; Adagbrasa
Home Town: Adagbrasa; Okpe LGA
Education: Adagbrasa Baptist Primary School; St. William's Catholic School, Aghalokpe, 1956;
St. Martin's Secondary Modern School, Sapele, 1957-58; Esan Grammar School, Uromi, Edo
State, 1959-63; Federal School of Science, Onikan, Lagos, 1964-66; University of Ife, Ibadan
Campus, 1969; University of Kansas Medical Centre, USA, 1975; 1977
Career: Teacher, St. Peter Claver's College, Aghalokpe, 1963; Our Lady's High School,
Effurun, 1965; Urhobo College, Effurun, 1966; Baptist High School, Benin City; Edo College,
Benin City, 1969-70; Pharmacist, Central Hospital, Benin City, 1969-78; Pharmacist-in-charge,
Central Hospital, Sapele, 1970-71; House Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
City, 1977-78; Principal Pharmacist; acting Chief Pharmacist, Ministry of Health, Bendel State
(now Edo and Delta States), 1978-79; Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and
Toxicology, University of Benin, 1979; Head, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
University of Benin; Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin; retired from University of
Benin, 1988; worked in Saudi Arabia, 1990-92; Adjunct Lecturer, University of Benin, 1992-
2005; Founder, Imene-Eferakeya Medical Centre, Amukpe, 1987
Institutional Membership: Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Medical Association;
British Pharmaceutical Society; West African Society for Pharmacology; member chairman
Aghalokpe Youth Association, 1981-92; president-General Aghalokpe Union; patron, The Drug
Free Club, University of Benin; Catholic Youth Organisation, St. Brigid's Parish, Amuogodo;
Okpe Students' Association; Associate member Nigeria Red Cross Society, Sapele Division;
member Peoples' Democratic Party; Deputy chairman Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency;
sec: Elders Council, Urhobo Political Forum
Recognitions & Acihevements: Publication:Co-author, Some Contemporary Health Issues;
author, Stress, The Silent Killer; The High Blood Pressure-Time Bomb; has delivered many
lectures, including papers on drug abuse; evils of abortion; youth and drugs, etc.; Federal
Government Scholar, 1964-66; Midwestern State Scholarship award to study at University of Ife;
Ciba Geigy award for Best Student in Pharmacology; Bendel State Scholarship award for
Doctorate degree, 1971; Prize for Best Postgraduate Researcher, University of Kansas Medical
Centre, 1972; Reputed to be the first Pharmacist in Okpe Kingdom; Only Urhobo and Nigerian
with two degrees in Pharmacy and Medicine; Knight of Saint Mulumba (KSM); Okakuro-
Omakpokpor of Okpe Kingdom by Orhorho I, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, 2001
Name: EFETOBOR, Dr. Samuel Johnbull Palmer

Profession: medical practitioner, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.M, BCHAIRMAN
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 27, 1955; Okpara
Home Town: Okpara; Ethiope East LGA
Education: R.C.M. School, Okurekpo, Delta State, 1962-68; Anglican Grammar School, Okpara
Waterside, 1969-73; University of Jos, 1977-83
Career: Teacher, Agbassa Primary School, Warri, Delta State, 1974-75; Banker, New Nigerian
Bank, Benin City, 1975-76; Student Nurse, Central Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, 1976-77;
Medical Officer, Okparavero Memorial Hospital, Sapele, 1985-87; Medical Officer, Bireh
Hospital, Warri, 1987-90; Pioneer Medical Director/Proprietor, Palmer Clinic, Warri; Director
Direct Labour Agency, Delta State Government.
Name: EFFAH-ATTOE, Dr. Stella Ajah

Profession: historian, lecturer
Home Town: Biase
Education: St. Louis Nursery School, Bompai, Kano; Our Lady Girls School, Tiko, Republic of
Cameroun; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Lagos, 1964-71; Edgerly Memorial Girls
Secondary School, Calabar, 1972-76; University of Calabar, 1976-80, 1981-85
Career: Lecturer, Cross River State School of Basic Studies, Akampka, 1981-86; Lecturer,
Department of History, University of Calabar, 1986-89; commissioner for Education, Cross
River State, 1987-89; commissioner for Information and Culture, Cross River State, 1989-90;
senior Lecturer, University of Calabar, 1990-97; 1998-99; a-professor University of Calabar,
since 2000; Head of Department of History, University of Calabar, since 2000; member Cross
River State Executive Council, 1987-89; Base Constituency, Cross River State House of
Assembly, 1988-89; Historical Society of Nigeria; National Council on Science and Technology,
1987-89; National Council on Education, 1987-89; National Council on Information and Culture,
1989-90; Council of Cross River State Uyo, 1987-89
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria; 21st C
Trust London; Commonwealth Association for the Education and Training of Adult; president
Nigerian Chapter of the International Federation of Women Historians; vice-chairman
Manpower Dev. and Training Committee, Cross River State Chapter; Secretary Biase
Development Association; Cross River State, 1992-93; president Biase Women Association;
National Council of Women's Socieities; v-Federation of Southern Women of Cross River State;
chairman Department of History Post-graduate Committee, 1995-97; Faculty of Arts
Examination Malpractices Committee, 1997-99; Graduate School and Staff Development Sub-
committee of the Strategic Planning Committee, University of Calabar, 2000; Lions Club
International.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: A Federation of the Biase people; Origin and
Development of Biase Ethnicity, 1750-1950; Enugu; (Harris Publishers Limited, 1990; Margaret
Ekpo; Lioness in Nigerian Politics; co-authored biography with S.O. Jaja, Abeokuta; (African
Leadership forum Publisher, 1993; Capacities of NGO for Influencing Policies from a Gender
Perspectives; Cross River State NGO Studies, (London: Publisher of Abantu for Development;
Women Empowerment and Nation Building in Nigeria; (Abeokuta: Africa Leadership Forum,
2000
Hobbies: Reading, writing, home management
Address: Plot 4 Block 7, Cross River State Housing Estate, Phase III, Ikot Ansa, Calabar.
Name: EFFANGA, Engineer Okon Stephenson

Profession: civil Engineer, administrator
Acdemic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc
Home Town: Onna; Onna LGA
Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1958-62; Secondary School, Afikpo, 1963-64;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976-78.
Career: Civil Engineer , Idah-Anyangba Road, Kwara State, 1973-74; Engineer , Louis Berger
Incorporated, Calabar, 1974-75; Area Engineer , Technical Company Limited, Uyo, 1975-76;
Manager, State Task Force on Road Construction; Area Engineer , Eket, 1977-81; Civil Engineer
, Planning, Design, Constructing and Maintenance of Roads and Drainage, Cross River State,
1981-86; Chief Civil Engineer , Director Civil Engineering in Akwa Ibom, 1987-91;
commissioner Works and Transport, 1992-93; Chairman/Managing Director Osedem Nigeria
Limited, since 1994
Institutional Membership: vice-chairman Nigerian Society of Engineers, Uyo branch 1990:
member Board of Governors, Presbyterian Theological College, Itu, Akwa Ibom State Executive
Council, 1992-93, Nigeria Society of Engineers; registered Engineer , Council for Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria.
Address: Plot 62, Unit C, Ewet Housing Estate, P. O. Box 2061, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EFFANGA, Nkpoette Stephenson

Home Town: Onna
Education: Hope Waddel Training Institution, Calabar, 1961-66; Staff College, Derking,
England, 1980; Institute of Fire Engineers, Lancashire, England, 1975; Institute of Fire
Engineers, London, 1976.
Career: Cadet Sub-Fire Officer, 1970; Sub-Officer, Operations, Station Fire Officer, Staff
Administration, 1970-73; Divisional Fire Officer, Fire Service Headquarters, Cross River State,
1976-87; Chief Fire Officer, Akwa Ibom State Fire Service, 1987-88; Director - General
Governor's Office, 1993-94; Director Akwa Ibom State Fire Service since 1988; Camp
Commander, National Youth Service Corps Orientation Course, South-Eastern State, 1973; vice-
president. National Conference of Nigerian Fire Service Directors, 1988-92; chairman Tasks
Force on electrification of Akwa Ibom State Secretariat Complex, 1992; commissioner for
Works and Housing,Akwa-Ibom State since 1999; Attachee in Derbyshire, Preston, Burnley,
Manchester, Blackpool and London Salvage Corps
Instiutional Membershifellow, Institute of Sales Management of Nigeria 1995.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Firescope News Magazine, Invented Effangus -
Fire Protection Equipment, 1982.
Hobbies: football, lawn tennis, music
Address: Ikot Akpan Ishiet, Onna lga., Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EFFANGA-YOUNG, Dr. (Chief, Mrs.) Asari Efiom

Profession: lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L, LL.M, M. Phil. Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 3, 1950; Henshaw Town
Home Town: Calabar; Calabar South LGA
Education: Duke Town Primary School, Calabar, 1954-60; West African People's Institute,
Calabar, 1961-65; Hope Waddel Training Institute, Calabar, 1969; St. Godrick's College,
London, 1972; University of Lagos, 1977-80; Nigerian Law School, 1981; Temple University,
School of Law, Philadelphia, USA, 1983; University of Ife, Carolina Christian University,
Nigerian Satellite Campus, 2000
Career: Cashier, Industrial Gases Ltd, Ijora Causeway, Lagos, 1970; Confidential Audio
Sec/PA. Export Manager, British Oxygen Company, London, 1972; Conveyancing Secretary,
Royds Barfield, Solicitors, London, 1973; Conveyancing & Litigation Audio Secretary, Law
Firms, London, 1974-75; Magistrate II, 1982; Magistrate I, 1984; Senior Magistrate I, 1985;
Senior Magistrate II, Chief Magistrate II; 1988; ag, Senior Magistrate II; Chief Magistrate I,
Head, Department of Planning, Research & Statistics, Judiciary Headquarters, Calabar, since
2001; member State Committee on Implementation of Allowances, 2000
Institutional Membership: FIDA, Calabar branch, Committee of Chief Registrar of Nigeria;
International Gospel Ministries Alliance, Cross River State Chapter; Lions International
Akpabuyo Chapter, Cross River State
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctorate Degree in Law, Carolina Christian University, USA,
2000; Traditional titles of Adaha Ufok Etiyin Effanga-Offiong, 1984; Obong awan nbed Ufwk
Duke, 2001; Publication: Conditions and Warranties in sale of goods act - A critical Analysis,
Obafemi Awolowo University, 1993; Separation of Powers with reference to the Judiciary in
Nigeria, 2000
Hobbies: Music, sports, dancing, singing gospel songs & listening
Address: Federal Housing Estate, Ikot Ausa, Calabar, Cross River State OR B 16 SS Quarters,
University Of Benin. Edo State
E-mail: seogude@yahoo.com
Name: EFFIOM, Effiom Ekpenyong

Profession: university administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 2, 1944; Akpap-Okoyong
Home Town: Akpap-Okoyong; Odukpani LGA
Education: Church of Scotland Mission School, 1950-58; West African Peoples Institute, 1959-
63; Hussey College, 1964-65; University of Ibadan, 1968-71
Career: Personnel Manager, Bek Group, 1971; Principal Officer, FESTAC, 1974-77; assistant
Registrar/Principal Assistant Registrar, JAMB, 1977-81; Principal assistant Registrar, University
of Calabar, 1981-86; Deputy, Registrar, University of Calabar, 1986-87; Director Academic
Planning, University of Calabar, 1987-92; commissioner Cross River State Civil Servant
Commission, 1992-97; Resident Electoral commissioner KanoState, 1997-98; Director Students,
University of Calabar, 1998; acting Registrar, University of Calabar, 2000-2001; Registrar,
University of Calabar since 2001
Hobbies: jogging, reading
Address: Block 9, Plot 9, Phase 3, Federal Housing Estate, Ikot Anza, Calabar.
Name: EFFIONG, Andem Ita

Profession: management consultant, lecturer, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BBA, MBA, M.Sc. M.Phil, MCIM, MNIM
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 21, 1950; Calabar
Home Town: Calabar; Akpabuyo LGA
Education: Salvation Army Calabar, 1956-60; Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar, 1961-
65; The College of Insurance New York, USA, 1971-76; University of Lagos, 1985-89
Career: Clerical Officer, Barclays Bank (now Union Bank). 1961-70; Marketing Supervisor,
AETNA Life & Casualty Insurance. 1975; Marketing/Sales Executive American International
Group 1976; Marketing Consulting, Crusader Insurance Group, 1976: Marketing Manager,
Manila Insurance Company, Calabar, 1977; Senior Lecturer/Consultant Nigerian Institute of
Management. 1978-83: Managing Consultant, ANDOFF Management Associate, 1983-88:
Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1986-89; Managing Consultant (NIS TECH Associates), 1997-
2000; Resident Consultant, Centre for Management Development, 1989-97; Programme
Manager/ Consultant, Enterprises Nigeria Foundation (UNDP), since 2000
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, fellow, Institute of Management Consultants
of Nigeria; Chartered Institute of Marketing U.K. (NCIM); Nigerian Institute of Management;
Nigeria Institute of Training/Development; British Council, 1991, Statistical Association of
Nigeria; Council of Management, 1998; Cream of Enlightened Elements Club; Peoples
Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Dean List-The College of Insurance, New York U.S.A, 1974;
University Scholar-University of Lagos, 1986-88; Publication: Co-Authors, "Marketing Theory
for Practitioners" NIM-ED, 1987; Attitude of Nigerian Entrepreneurs Towards the Marketing
Concept, Ebert Foundation. University of Lagos, 1988
Hobbies: table tennis, chess and computer games (Hearts and Minesweepers)
Address: 12 Edem Efio Okono Street Calabar Nigeria
Name: EFFIONG, Martin Okon

Date (& Place) of Birth: June 25, 1925, Enwang-Effiat
Homde Town: Oron
Education: St Mark's Cathoy of Nigeria, 1979-83
Hobbies: gardening
Address: Enwang-Effiat, Oron, Cross River State, Nigeria
Name: EFFIONG, Professor (Chief) Charles Edet

Profession: paediatrician, retired academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB.BChairman MRCP, DCHAIRMAN FWACP,
FRCP
Home Town: Oban, Akamkpa LGA
Education: St. Michael's School, Oban 1935-43: Sacred Heart School, Calabar 1944; St.
Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, 1945-49; Woolwich Polytechnic College, London,
England, 1955-58; University of Leeds Medical School 1958-63.
Career: Senior House Officer/Registrar, Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan 1965-
67; senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London,
1967-68; Registrar, Thames Group of Hospitals, London, 1968-69; senior Registrar, University
College Hospital, Ibadan, 1970; Lecturer, University of Ibadan 1974-78; Lecturer, Makarere
University, Kampala, Uganda, 1975; professor Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, 1978-79;
prof/Head, Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar, 1979-87; acting Provost, College of
Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, 1987-88; acting Deputy VICE-CHANCELLOR
chancellor, University of Calabar, 1982; retired as Professor of Paediatrics, College of Medical
Sciences. University of Calabar, 1996
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians, London. 1969; fellow West African
College of Physicians, 1969; Nigerian Medical Council in Paediatrics, 1981; Royal College of
Physicians, London 1986; member Paediatric Association of Nigeria, 1973-74, International
Paediatric Association,, American Association for the Advancement of Sciences; deputy
chairman Medical Advisory Committee, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1974-78; National
president St. Patrick's College, Alumni Association, Ikot-Ansa, Calabar, Alumni Association;
chairman Medical Advisory Committee, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital 1984
Recognitons & Achievements: Traditional title of Ntufam Ebarim of Oban, 1987.
Hobbies: community Service
Address: Plot 103 Ibom Layout, Calabar
Name: EFFIONG, Okon

Profession: economist, diplomat retired public servant
Home Town: Uruan LGA
Education: Methodist Boy's High School, Oron, 1956-61; University of Ibadan, 1968-71;
Pittsburgh University, USA, 1978; Boston University, Massachusetts, USA.
Career: Clerk, Internal Revenue Division, Eastern Nigeria Ministry of Finance, Enugu, 1962-
63; Clerk, Eastern Nigeria Ministry of Finance, Itu, 1963-67; Administrative Officer/Senior
Assistant Secretary, Economic Department, Cabinet Office, Lagos, 1971-77; Under Secretary,
Foreign Trade Department, Federal Ministry of Trade, Lagos, 1971-79; Commercial Attache,
Nigerian Embassy, Bonn, Germany, 1980-85; Assistant Director/Deputy Director, Federal
Ministry of Industries, 1985-93; into private business, 1993-97; Commissioner for Finance,
Akwa Ibom State, since 1997; Federal Delegation to Energy Conference in Washington DC,
USA, 1976; Nigerian Delegation, UN Conference on Trade and Development, Geneva, 1977-80;
Federal Government Delegation to Explore Possible Areas of Economic Cooperation with
Sierra-Leone, 1978
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Nigeria Economic Society.
Hobbies: Swimming, lawn tennis, reading.
Address: Adadia, Uruan LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EFFIONG, Peter Jerome

Profession: academic administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, NLA
Home Town: Uruan Local Government Area
Education: Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong, 1960-66; Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, 1975-78, 1981-83.
Career: Teacher, St. Augustine's School, Ita Uruan, 1967-68; Teacher, Uruan County Council
Government School, Mbiaya, Ibiaku, 1968-75; Lecturer, College of Education, Uyo, 1979-83;
Administrative Officer, Principal Assistant/Registrar, University of Cross River State, Uyo,
1983-91; Principal Assistant Registrar/Deputy Registrar, University of Uyo since 1991;
president, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, Uyo, 1990-95; secretary, Nigeria
Institute of Management, Akwa Ibom State Branch, Uyo, since 1995
Institutional Membership: association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators;
Nigerian Institute of Management; President, Uyo Lions Club 1986-87.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publications: The Effect of Acute Exercise on Serum
Cholesterol and Maemocrit Values in Male Athletes; Sports Achievement as Related to Group
Acceptance, Sociability and Popularity.
Hobbies: Playing tennis, reading.
Address: 38, Brooks Streets, Uyo.
Name: EFIELE-Okwu, Andrew Oshanugor Efakwu

Profession: surveyor. administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 5, 1948; Umunede
Education: Ukpeghoro Primary School, Umunede, 1957-62; 1963-65; St. Paul's Grammar
School, Ebu, 1967-71; Secondary Modern School-, Umunede; University of Lagos, Akoka,
1978; Centre for Advanced Professional Studies, Auchi, 1983
Career: Party Chief/senior Project Surveyor, Geosite Surveys Nigeria Ltd. Port-Harcourt;
Managing Director Currently
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institution of Surveyors; Surveyors Council of Nigeria,
1992; Practicing Surveyors Association, Rivers State; president, Umunede Progressive Union,
Port-Harcourt Branch
Hobbies: swimming, travelling, sport
Name: EFIONG, Peter Jerome

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MA.Ed
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 11, 1948; Mbiaya Uruan
Home Town: Mbiaya Uruan; Uruan LGA
Education: Queen of Apostle's Seminary, Afaha Obong, Abak, 1960-62; A.M.E. Zion Teacher
Training College, Ndon Ebom, 1963-66; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University),
1975-78; 1980-83; Attended over 20 Courses, Conferences, Seminar and Workshops since, 1984
Career: Class Teacher, St. James Primary School, Ibam Edet, 1967-68, Government Primary
School, Mbiaya Uruan, 1968-70; Government Primary School, Ibiaku Uruan, 1971; Headmaster,
Army Children's School, Port Harcourt, 1972-75; Organising Secretary Athletics, Kano State
Sports Council National Youth Service Corps Scheme, 1978-79; assistant Lecturer, College of
Education, Uyo, 1979-82; Lecturer 111, 1982-83; Administrative Officer, Junior Staff
Establishment, University of Cross River State/University of Uyo, 1984; Administrative Officer
I, Admissions/Examinations, 1984-85; Administrative Officer, General Administration, 1985-
86; assistant Registrar, Student Affairs Division, 1986-88; assistant Registrar/Senior assistant
Registrar, Records Unit, 1988-90; Principal assistant Registrar, Senate Division, 1990-92;
Principal Assistant Registrar/Head, Council Division, 1992-93; Deputy Registrar/Head
Academic Affairs Division, 1993-96; Deputy Registrar/Director Directorate of General
Administration, 1996-2000; Deputy Registrar/Director Directorate of Personnel Affairs, since
2000; presently Registrar, University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State; Business Committee of Senate,
1991-96; Board, Institute of Education, 1993-96; Board, University of Uyo Consultancy
Services, 1993-98; University Development Committee, since 1997; Sub-Committee on
Academic Planning, since,1997; Secretary Panel Investigating Acid Attack on a Student, 1987;
Senate Panel on Sandwich Programme, 1991; University Staff Housing Loan Scheme, 1991-96;
1996-2000; Secretary University Security Committee; University Sports Committee, 1983-88;
Academic Prizes and Awards Committee, 1993-96; chairman Board of Survey, 1992; Registry
Consultancy Committee since, 1993; Committee drafting Senior Staff Condition of Service,
1996; Resource Person, Workshop on Staff Evaluation and Appraisal, Ikot Osurua Campus,
University of Cross River State, 1991 and Several other Committees
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, 1990; Institute of Personnel
Management of Nigeria, 1997; Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators,
1995; Institute of Practitioners in Work Study, Organisation and Method, 1998; University of
Uyo Senior Staff Club, since 1985; chairman 1991-95; Uyo Lions Club, 1984- Obafemi
Awolowo University Alumni Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch, since 1991, Nka Iberedem
Ndito Uruan, since, 1997; vice-president. 2000; president Nka Mkparawa, Mbiaya Uruan, since,
1996; Patron/Secretary of many other social Clubs.
Recognitions & Achievements: Senate Commendation on the management of students
administration, 1996; Exceptional Performance of duties as Record Officer, 1988; Cited in
Who's Who in Akwa Ibom State, 1997; The New Who's Who in Nigeria, 1999 Edition; and
several public and Letters of Commendation for effective and efficient handling of students
records and convocation ceremony; Publication: Co-author, "The Effects of Acute Exercise on
Serum Cholesterol and Haematocrit Values in Male Athletes" Bulletin of the Federation
International D'Educatione Physique vol.51 No.3 23-25; 1981; Co-author, Sports Performance as
Sociability factor in peer Group Acceptance Among Adolescents, West African Journal of
Physical Education Vol.2 No.51 & 2 125-131, 1985; "Improving Productivity through
Performance Appraisal" The Nigerian University experience, mimeograph, 1998 and several
other papers presented in workshops and seminars.
Hobbies: playing tennis, reading, writing and cultivation of flowers
Address: 38, Brooks Street, Uyo OR Mbiaya Uruan, Mbiaya P.A, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EFOBI, Chief Bertrand Maduka

Profession: legislator, administrator, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 24, 1942; Oraifite
Home Town: Oraifite; Nnewi North and South/Ekwusigo LGA
Education: Central School, Umunede, 1950-56; Ubulu-Uku Grammar School, Ubulu-Uku,
1957-62; University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1963-67; Nigeria Institute of Management, Lagos
Career: manpower utilization officer, 1967-70; higher school economics matter, 1970-73; policy
research officer, 1973-74; airfreight cargo manager, 1974-78; Chairman/Managing Director
Zodiac Shipping Services (Nigeria) Ltd, since 1979; member Federal House of Representatives
for Nnewi North/South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic
Party since 1999
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, since 1999; Social
Democratic Party, Local Government Treasurer; United Nigeria Congress Party; Peoples
Democratic Party; Peoples Club of Nigeria
Hobbies: swimming, reading and farming
Address: St. Paul's Church Umuezopi Village, Oraifite, Ekwusigo.
Name: EFOBI, Christopher Ugwuchukwu

Home Town: Oraifite
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Grinnel College, Grinnel, Iowa, USA,
State University of Iowa, USA, Dundee Technical College, Scotland
Career: manager, Kingsway Chemists (United Africa Company) of Nigeria Ltd, 1957-70, also
director, Kingsway Chemists, 1961-72, senior group representative, UAC of Nigeria in Biafra,
1966-69, became chairman and managing director, Chris Chemists Ltd, also appointed chairman,
Anambra State Health Management Board, 1979
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society, national presi_dent,
Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 1974-78
Hobbies: golf, writing
Address: 1 Okpara Avenue, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EFOGHE, Professor Gherekholo Benedict

Profession: lecturer, administrator, researcher
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 20, 1957; Ujogba
Home Town: Ujogba; Esan-West LGA
Education: Holy Cross II, Benin City, 1964-66; Demonstration School, Igueben, 1966-68;
Annunciation CatCollege, Irrua, Edo State, 1969-74; Institute of Continuing Education, 1975-77;
University of Ibadan 1977-80, 81-82, 88-90
Career: professor/Head, Department of Psychology, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; African
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues; 1981-82; Governing Council, Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma; Senate, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Psychological Association
Recognitions & Achievements: Post Graduating Scholarship, University of Ibadan, Publication:
Quantitative Methods in Psychology, Pon Publishers, Agbor, 2000; Statistical Methods in
Psychology and Allied Disciplines, Pon Publishers, Agbor, 1999; Learning Processes, High field
Soton Publishers, Ekpoma, Lagos, 2000; Personality, Psychopathology & Social Psychological
Theories Pon-Publishers, Agbor, 1998
Hobbies: Reading, research, table tennis, listening to good jazz music
Address: 1, Ezekiel Ainabe Crescent, Off Benin-Auchi Road, Ekpoma, Edo State
Telephone: 055/98151.
Name: EFRETUEI, Engineer Okon Edet

Profession: consultant, civil Engineer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, Msc, FNSE, MASCE
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 16, 1946; Oron
Education: Methodist School, Eyo Abasi, Oron, 1953-60; Methodist Boys' High School, Oron,
1961-68; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72; University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1976-
77
Career: Civil/Structural Engineer , Amana & Associates, 1972; Engineer , International Firm of
Louis Berger Incorporated, 1973-1976; Frederic Harris Incorporated, New York; principal
Partner, Frekan Consultants, Calabar; Commissioner for Works, Akwa Ibom State, 1991-92
Institutional Membership: The American Society of Civil Engineers, 1977; Fellow, The
Society of Engineers,1993; Examiner, Council of Registered Engineers, 1980; International
Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering; Calabar Sports Club; National Party of
Nigeria (NPN), 1980
Hobbies: singing, music, photography, service to others and writing
Address: 3, Ibok Eyo Close (Off Ananja Road), Calabar
Telephone: 087-22-478
Name: EGBA, Victor Ndorrta

Home Town: Akparabong, Ikom Local Government Area
Education: St Martin's Primary School, Ikom, 1962-67, Government Secondary School, Ikom,
1968-71, Mary Knoll College, Ogoja, 1974, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1974-77
Career: in private legal practice, chairman, Legal Aid Counsel, Bauchi State, appointed
commissioner for Works and Transport, Cross River State, 1984
Hobbies: lawn tennis, squash
Name: EGBAGBE, Grace Zemaye

Profession: television executive
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, LLB
Education: Marymount College, Agbor, 1966; University of Ibadan, 1971; University of
California; University of Hawaii; University of Buckingham; Nigerian Law School
Career: Tutor, St. Ita's College, Sapele, 1971-72; Principal Executive Officer, Bendel State
Ministry of Education, 1972-73; Bendel State TV, 1973-75; acting Head, Programmes, NTA
Computer Broadcast Code, Lagos, 1979; Programme Co-ordinator, Lagos, 1981; Head, Project
Department, 1989-91; Head, Public Enlightenment Department, 1994, currently Deputy Director
Marketing
Institutional Membership: International Federation of Female Lawyers; Nigeria Bar
Association; Association of Media Women
Recognitions & Achievements: Has produced and created many notable programmes for
television.
Hobbies: cooking, music, films
Name: EGBE, Dr. Preston Atsegboritse

Profession: medical Practitioner, diplomat
Home Town: Warri
Education: Government School, Warri, 1929-33; Hope Waddell Tran-ing Institution, Calabar,
1934-35; King's College, Lagos, 1936-41; Higher College, Yaba, Lagos, 1942-45; Royal College
of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, 1953-58.
Career: Assistant Agricultural Officer, 1946-53; Medical Officer, Jericho Nursing Home,
Ibadan, 1961-62; Medical Officer, General Hospital, Agbor, 62-64; Medical Superintendent,
General Hospital, Benin City, 1969-71; Principal Medical Officer, Warri Medical Zone, Bendel
State, now Edo and Delta States 1971-74; Chief Medical Officer and Secretary, Bendel State
Hospitals Management Board, 1974-77, now Edo and Delta States; Director, Board of
Management, Ukpilla Cement Factory, Bendel State, now Edo State, 78-79; Chairman, Board of
Management, Yonwuren College, Warri, 1985; Nigerian Ambassador to The Republic of
Uganda, 1987
Institutional Membership: Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, Ireland; Licentiate, Royal
College of Surgeons, Ireland; Founder, Mid-West later Bendel, now Edo and Delta States,
Motoring Club, 1972; Board of Management, Bendel State Amateur Hockey Association, now
Edo and Delta States 1985-87.
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Officer of the Niger, 1965; Knight of St. Gregory
the Great, Papal Honour by the Pope, 1975.
Hobbies: Golf, billiards, snooker, badminton, swimming.
Name: EGBEDEYI, Emmanuel Ajibade

Profession: mechanical Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, MFR
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Government College, Ibadan, 1949-53, Battersea College of Advanced Technology,
London, 1955-59; University of Surrey, England, 1971-72.
Career: General Manager, Industrial Investment Credit Corporation, 1976-77; Permanent
Secretary/General Man-ager, Ajoda New Town, 1977-79; Permanent Secretary/General
Manager, Water Corporation of Oyo State, 1979-81; Executive Director, Foba Engineering
Limited, Ibadan, 1981; retired from Public Service of Oyo State, 1981; Chairman, Oyo State
Water Corporation, Ibadan, 1986
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers; Institute of Mechanical
Engineers; Institute of Production Engineers; Grand Councilor, Rosicrucian Order AMORC;
International Airlines Association, Rotary International, Rotary Club of Bodija, Vice President,
1986-87; President 1987-88.
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional title of Ekarun Bobajiro of Ibadan; Member of the
Order of the Federal Republic, 1981.
Hobbies: Reading, philosophy and arcane science.
Address: 5, Oyeshina Close, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: EGBERIPOU, Dr Pianto Idonbagha

Profession: surgeon, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifcation: MB, BS
Home Town: Kaiama
Education: Proctor Memorial School, Kaiama, 1947-53, Preliminary Teachers' College, Oleh,
1954, Okrika Grammar School, 1956-60, Government Secondary School, Owerri, 1961-62,
University of Lagos, 1963-64, 1968-69, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1972-76
Career: House officer, later senior house officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1969-71,
registrar, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1971-72, senior house officer, Brighton General
Hospital, Sussex, England, 1973-75, senior registrar, Surgery, General Hospital, Port Harcourt,
1977, consultant surgeon, General Hospital, Port Harcourt, April-November 1978, in private
medical practice, elected member, National Assembly, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1976; Niger Delta
Congress
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, table tennis
Name: EGBO-EGBO, Hon. Justice Samuel Wilson

Profession: legal practitioner, jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB., BL
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 23, 1945, Upenekang-Ibeno
Home Town: Upenekang
Education: Ibeno Central School, 1952-1956,St Patricks Primary School, Ekeya-Okobo, akwa-
Ibom State, 1956-1958; Qi Mission Secondary School, Etinan, now Etinan Institute, 1960-66;
University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, 1970-72; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1972-73; Institute of
Advanced Legal Studies, 1987.
Career: Private Legal Practitioner, Cross River State, 1973-76; Magistrate 1, Calabar, Uyo, Itu,
Cross River State, 1976; Chief Magistrate, Akamkpa, Obudu, Abak, Ikot Abasi, 1981-87; Chief
Registrar, Cross River State, Judiciary and later Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, 1987-90; Judge,
Federal High Court, since 1990.
Hobbies: football, lawn tennis, listening to christian music.
Address: 17a, Macdonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, or Upenekang Town, Upenekang Ibeno, Ibeno
lga., Akwa-Ibom State.
Name: EGBOGU, Paul Chukwudi Nweke

Profession: lawyer
Home Town: Obe
Education: St Mary's College, Port Harcourt, 1949-53, University of London, England, 1963-66
Career: civil commissioner and deputy chairman, Executive Council, Anambra State, secretary,
Anambra State Government, 1979-83, arrested, January 1984, sentenced to 22 years
imprisonment, June 1984, sentence reduced to 3 years imprisonment, 1986
Hobbies: soccer, tennis
Name: EGBOH, Professor Sunday H.O.

Profession: lecturer, administrator, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 23, 1952; Ekuku-Agbor
Education: L.A. School, Ekuku-Agbor, Delta State, 1959-65; Anglican Grammar School,
Ubulu-Uku, 1966-70; Ibadan Grammar School, Oyo State, 1971-72; University of Ife, Ile-Ife,
1973-76; Imperial College, London, 1979-82; City University, London, 1982-83
Career: Assistant Lecturer, University of Ilorin, 1977; assistant professor 1994; professor
Industrial/Polymer Science, Delta State University, since 1994; Head, Department of Chemistry,
1994-96; Dean, Science Faculty, since 1996; visting scholar, Indian Institute of Technology,
New Delhi, 1990; University of Helsinki, Finland, 1989-90; Fellow, Finish Government; Third
World Academy of Science; Academic Staff, Chemical Society of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Royal Society of Chemistry Plastic and Rubber Inst. UK; Society
of Chemical Industry, UK; Association of Commonwealth Universities, Science Association of
Nigeria; Ekuku-Agbor Development Assoc; Otu-Nmuta/ Ika Cultural Association.
Commonwealth Schorlarship
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Methacrylamide-initiated Graft Copohymerisation
of Segmented Polyurethane's Die Angew, Makromol. Chem. 117, 95-101, 1983; Chemical
Modification of Poly Nordorne: Synthesis of lonomers-Europolyn 24, 1005-1007, 1998;
Biodegradation studies of Modified Natural Rubber, Nig.J. Biotech 6, 107-109, 1988; about 30
articles in learned journals
Hobbies: sports, music, reading and international affairs
Name: EGBOKA, Dr. Boniface Chukwuka Ezeanyaoha

Profession: hydrogeologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc; Ph.D.
Home Town: Umuchu, Aguata
State of Origin: Anambra.
Education: St. Peter's Secondary School, Achina, Government Secondary School, Afikpo,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-74, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1976-80.
Career: Engineering Geologist/ Hydrogeoologist, 1975; Research fellow, 1976-80; Lecturer,
Anambra State University of Technology, Awka Campus, now Enugu State University of
Technology, 1980-82; senior Lecturer, Anambra State, University of Technology, Awka
Campus, now Enugu State University of Technology, 1982-84; Associate Dean, Faculty of
Applied Physical Sciences, Anambra State University of Technology, Awka Campus, now
Enugu State University of Technology, 1982-85; assistant professor Hydrogeology and Leader,
Special Project Unit, ASUTECH, 1984; Head, Department of Geological Sciences, Anambra
State University of Technology, Awka Campus, now Enugu State University of Technology,
1985-87; member Anambra State Task Force on Erosion Control, 1986; Commission on
Hydrogeology of Developing Countries, (IAH), Holland
Institutional Membership: life member Association of Geo-Scientists For International
Development, International Association of Hydrogeologists, International Water Resources
Association; member Committee Of The International Association of Hydrogeologists, (IAH),
On The Hydrogeology of Developing Countries; president Nigerian Association of
Hydrogeologists.
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional title of Nwachinemere of Umuchu, 1982.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, travelling, photography, studying and working with people
Address: Plot 694, Ugwueme Crescent, Independence Layout, Enugu, Enugu State.
Name: EGBOKHARE, Professor Francis

Profession: linguist
Home Town: Uromi
Education: University of Benin; University of Ibadan
Career: assistant Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1985; professor Linguistics, University of
Ibadan, since 1999; currently, Director External Studies
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Oral Traditional Narratives of the Emai People of
Edo State Vol. I & II; Over 42 Publications in International Journals
Hobbies: Reading, drama, music
Address: 26, Amina Way, University of Ibadan.
Telephone: 08034700393.
Name: EGBON, Beatrice Amenaghawon

Profession: staff nurse, midwife
Education: University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1968-71; Neilhodgson School of Nursing, Atlanta
G.A, USA, 1980; Emory University, Atlanta G.A., USA; University of Benin, Benin, 1982-84.
Career: General Nurse, University College Hospital Staff Nurse, 1961-62; Midwife, Britain,
1961-62; Staff Nurse 1 Midwife. Ministry of Health, 1963-68; Nurse Tutor, 1972-78; Principal,
1978-80; Chief Tutor, 1981
Institutional Membership: National Association of Midwife and Nurses, Association of
Nigeria Nurse Educators, International Nurses Association, USA, Examination Committee,
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; chairman Nigeria Schools of Nursing and Midwifery
Games, Egbe League of Friends; Association of International Nursing Services Association,
Workshop in Benin City, 1982
Recogntions & Achievements: Awarded Certificate in Planning, International Nursing Services,
USA
Address: No. 1, 1st Avenue, Ebenovbe Solace, Off Alimeli Street, Evbareke Quarters, Benin
City.
Name: EGBORGE, Professor Austin Benedict Miller

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 16, 1940, Igbudu-Agbasa
Home Town: Warri
Education: Catholic School, Minna, 1946-48; St. Thomas' Catholic School, Kano, 1949-53; St.
John's College (now Rimi College), Kaduna, 1953-58; Federal Emergency Science School,
Lagos, 1962-63; University of lbadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1963-78.
Career: Savings Clerk, Standard Bank of Nigeria (now First Bank of Nigeria Plc) Kano, 1958-
59; Tutor, St John's College, Kaduna, 1959-61; Tutor, Our Lady of Apostles Girls College,
Yaba, Lagos, 1963; Tutor, St Patrick's College, Asaba, 1967; Tutor, St. Maria Goketti Girls
College, Benin City, 1968; Tutor, St. Theresa's College, Ibadan, 1971; Assistant Lecturer,
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lagos, 1971-73; Lecturer II, University of
Ibadan, 1973; Visiting Lecturer, University of Jos 1974-76; Lecturer 1, University of Ibadan,
1975; Visiting Lecturer, University of Benin, 1977-78; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan,
1978; Visiting Lecturer, University of Calabar, 1978-80; Senior Lecturer, Department of
Biological Sciences, University of Benin, 1979; Visiting Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1980-
81; Visiting Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1982-83; Head, Department of Zoology,
University of Benin, 1982-83, 1985-86, 1989-92; Professor of Zoology, since 1981; ; Organising
Committee, 2nd All Africa Games, Lagos, Nigeria, 1971; Nigeria Contingent to 1st All Africa
University Games, Accra, Ghana, 1974; Football Coach, University of Ibadan, 1974-78;
Nigerian Committee on Large Dams, 1975-77; Moderator in Biology, Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board, 1977-78; Biology Committee, National Board for Technical Education,
1977-78; Vice Executive Chairman, Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, Port Harcourt,
1977-79; acting chairman, 1979; chairman, Farms Advisory Board, University of Benin, 1980-
83; chairman, Faculty of Science Research Grants Committee, 1980-83; Bendel State Revenue
Generation Committee, 1984; Caretaker Committee, National Sports Commission, 1984; Leader,
Nigerian National Team Delegation to the Great Wall Football Festival, Beijing, China, 1984;
Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian National Fish Company Limited, 1984-87; chairman,
Organising Committee, 10th Bendel State Sports Festival, 1985; chairman, University
Demonstration Secondary School, 1985-86; National Sport Commission Board, 1986; chairman,
Organising Committee, llth Bendel State Sports Festival, 1987; chairman, Bendel State Water
Hyacinth Committee, 1987; chairman, Sports Committee, University of Benin, 1987-92; Bendel
State now Edo and Delta States, Contingent to National Sports Festival Port Harcourt, 1988;
chairman, Sports Committee, University of Benin, 1988-90; Nigeria University Games Council,
1988-90; Intenninisterial Committee on Water Hyacinth, 1988-90; Team Manager and Treasurer,
Nigerian Universities Games Association Contingent to World Univeristies Games, Duigburg,
Germany; University of Benin Governing Council Senate Representative, 1990-94; Finance and
General Purpose Committee, 1990-94; University Consultancy Management Board CASE
Representative, 1991-93; University Development and Planning Committee, 1992-94; Academic
Policy and Planning Committee, 1992-94; Staff School Management Board Representing
Council, 1993-94; chairman, Press Committee, University of Benin, 1993-94; Inter-African
Committee on Oceanography, Sea and Inland Fisheries, OAU, Scientific Sub Committee, 1993-
94; presently, President, Ben Miller Books Limited; Director, Schuthman Nigeria Limited,
Warri.
Institutional Membership: founder/president, Volleyball Club, University of lbadan, 1965-66;
Nigeria Amateur Cycling Association, 1971; First National Team Manager, Nigerian Amateur
Cycling Association, 1971; Bendel State Football Association, now Edo and Delta States, 1979-
88; life member, Freshwater Biological Association, UK; Science Association of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Bendel State Scholar, now Edo and Delta States,
Undergraduate Studies, 1964-67; Bendel State Scholar, Postgraduate Studies 1968-70; Fulbright
Hays Scholar, 1977. Publications: Water Pollution in Nigeria: Warri River, 1981-92, The
Chemical Hydrology of River Oshun, Western State Nigeria, Seasonal Variations in the density
of a small West African Lake, Hydrobiologia, 61, 195-203, 1978; The Cryptozoa of the Hills of
Jos, Nigeria, Nigeria Field, 43, 105-111, 1978, Notes on the Hydrobiology of the Wikki Warm
Springs, Yankari Games Oxford University, United Kingdom, 1984-88.
Hobbies: Keeping dogs, birds, reading, writing.
Name: EGBUE, Don Onyechi

Academic & Professional Qualification: LLB (Hons)
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St John's School, Onitsha, Holy Trinity School, Onitsha, St Joseph's School,
Onitsha, Our Lady's High School, Onitsha, London School of Economics and Political Science,
University of London, England, University of Manchester, England (Postgraduate Diploma in
International Law)
Career: called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London; in private legal practice, 1958-59, legal assistant,
Federal Administrator-General's Office, Lagos, 1959-61, crown counsel, Federal Ministry of
Justice, Lagos, 1961-62, legal secretary to the Governor-General of the Federation, 1962, later
attorney-general and commissioner for Justice, Anambra State, 1984-85
Name: EGBUNA, William Onuora

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St Mary's School, Anambra State, 1928-34, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1936-
38, University of London, England, 1940-41
Career: called to the Bar, Middle Temple, London, 1943; magistrate, 1948, later chief
magistrate, 1952, director, Public Prosecutions, Eastern Nigeria, 1958, acting high court judge,
December 1958, appointed judge, High Court, Aba, Imo State, May 1963
Hobbies: table tennis, lawn tennis, reading, carpentry, building
Name: EGBUNIKE, Abdulmalik Orakwue

Profession: estate surveyor. valuer
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Onitsha, 1957-63; Trinity High School, Oguta, 1964-67;
Metropolitan College, Onitsha, 1970-71; Ibadan Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1972-74; University of Ife
(now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1975-79; University of Lagos, 1989-90: University of
Lagos, 1996.
Career: Senior Estate Surveyor/Valuer and Head. Property Division, Real Estate Department,
Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 1979-85; Resident Estate Surveyor/Valuer, Ado Chukwuma
and Associates, Lagos, 1986-88; Managing Partner, Ora Egbunike and Associates, since 1988;
chairman Bodo-China Engineering Services Ltd; Director Total Facilities Management Ltd
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers; member
Nigerian Institute of Management, National Council of Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors
and Valuers; Assistant National Secretary, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers;
member International Real Estate Federation, International Faculty Management Association,
1995; Ikoyi Club
Hobbies: Reading, swimming and gardening
Name: EGBUNIKE, Christopher Ofokansi

Profession: Lawyer, diplomat
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu, 1947-52, University College, London,
1960-64, Council of Legal Education, London, 1960-63, called to the Bar, London, 1963,
Nigeria Law School, Lagos, 1966
Career: external affairs officer, Nigeria Consulate, Liverpool, England, 1964-66, head of
Chancery, Permanent Mission to the UN, 1971-73, chief legal adviser, Organization of African
Unity (OAU), Addis Ababa, 1974-84, appointed high commissioner to Tanzania, 1984
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of Agbala Nze Ozo title of Onitsha
Hobbies: lawn tennis, photography, reading
Address: 426 Toure Drive, Dar-es-Salaam.
Telephone: 67455.
Name: EGBUNIWE, Nwakibie Patrick Orakwue

Profession: insurance executive
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St. Mary's School, Onitsha; Etukokwu College of Commerce, Onitsha; Holborn
College of Law, Languages and Commerce, Red Lion Square, London
Career: Underwriting and Claims Executive, Graham Brown and Company Limited, London,
Underwriting Section Head, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, London; Senior Lecturer
and Examiner, Institute of Finance Management, Dar-Es-Salam, Tanzania; Fire and Accident
Manager National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania, 1972-74;ceo/general manager Herwa
Insurance Limited, 1974-81; ceo/Managing Director Grand Metropolitan Associates (a firm of
Loss Adjusters); associate, Chartered Insurance Institute, London
Institutional Membership: British Institute of Management; associate, Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators; fellow Institute of Loss Adjusters, Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate, defunct Great
Nigeria Peoples Party (Anambra State)
Hobbies: swimming, photography, wine making
Address: No. 4, Ilori Street, Ire-Akari Estate, Lagos.
Name: EGBUWOKU, Chief Tom

Home Town: Emede
Education: University of Ibadan, 1964-67
Career: chairman and managing director, Tombiz Group of Companies, Lagos until 1979,
elected member, House of Representatives for Isoko, 1979-83; Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of Okpure of Emede
Hobbies: community development, sports
Address: 20 Duala Road, P.O. Box 1955, Apapa, Lagos.
Name: EGBUZIEM, Richard Igbonekwu

Home Town: Ogbor Ugiri
Education: Christ the King School, Amaimo, 1940, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1941-45,
Inns of Court School of Law, London, 1956-59, called to the Bar
Career: in legal practice, 1960-81, ambassador to Tanzania, 1981-84; National Party of Nigeria
(NPN), 1979-83, legal adviser, NPN, Imo State Branch, 1979-81
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of Obioha of Ugiri; Papal Knight of St Gregory
the Great, 1976
Hobbies: lawn tennis, boxing, community development projects, social welfare services to the
handicapped
Name: EGE, Richard Afolabi

Home Town: Ojo Town
Education: St Michael's Anglican School, Ojo, St Thomas Anglican School, Badagry, Ikosi
Industrial School, 1951-52, Ijebu-Abeokuta Colony Teachers' Training College, Shagamu, 1955-
58
Career: headmaster, Community Secondary Modern School, Awori, 1959-67, headmaster, St
Michael's Anglican School, Ojo, 1967-79, commissioner for Employment and Civil Service
Matters, Lagos State, 1979-83, commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lagos
State, October-December 1983, detained, January-December 1984, conditionally released,
January 1985; councillor, Awori Local Government Council, 1968, chairman, Awori-Ajeromi
District Council, 1972-74
Hobbies: gardening
Name: EGEDIGWE, Joseph Chinago

Profession: chartered accountant, management consultant
Home Town: Umuahia
Education: St. Declan's School. Atta Olokoro, Umuahia, 1948-55; St. Patrick's College, 1957-
61; Southwest London College, London
Career: Consultant, Egunjobi Sulaimon Consultants, 1978-85; Managing Partner, Joseph
Egedigwe and Company
Institutional Membership: Associate, member Institute of Management Consultants, 1982;
associate member Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, 1983; fellow Chartered Association
of Certified Accountants, UK, 1982, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1990;
member and Auditor, Umuahia Development Association, Kano.
Address: Yankaba Quarters, Kano.
Name: EGEREGA, Most Rev. Bishop (Dr.) Joseph Oforishe

Profession: naval officer,(rtd) Cleric
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MA, Fss.
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 20 1940; Eboh-Orogun
Home Town: Eboh-Orogun; Ughelli LGA
Education: Warri 1947-50; Aragbo Orogun, 1950-54; St. Paul's Junior Seminary Bible/Lity,
1957-62; Urban University Rome, 1974-76; University of Ibadan, 1977
Career: ordination priestly, December 1969; assistant Parish Priest, Warri 1972-74; assistant
Parish (Overseer) Ughelli, 1969-72; Parish Priest of Bomadi, 1972-74; Parish Priest of Sapele,
1977-79; Military Services, 1979-97; currently, Vicar, Apostolic, Bomadi Vicariate
Recognitions & Achievements: honorary. Doctor, Theology, Rome, 1997; FSS, UNIFIL Medal
of SVC
Hobbies: Reading, Sports, Tourism
Address: Our Lady of the Waters Cathederal Bomadi Box 720, Ughelli, Delta State.
Name: EGGA, Hon. Samuel Azamu

Profession: Town planner, politician
Academic & Professional Qualification: OND
Home Town: Nassarawa
Education: Plateau State Polytechnic, Bakin Ladi
Career: Town Planning Consultant, Homebase Nig. Ltd: Councilor, Health and Social Services,
1990; Councilor, Works and Housing, 1991; member House of Representatives, National
Assembly, Abuja, since 1999
Hobbies: community service, reading
Address: 27, Ramalan Abubakar Street, Nassarawa, Nassarawa State.
Name: EGILA, Dr. Joseph Ndanusa

Home Town: Ake-Emibochi, Bassa
Education: Ina Primary School, Gboloko, 1957-60; Ina Primary School, Oguma, 1961-63;
Government College, Kaduna, 1964-68; Advanced Teachers' College, Institute of Education,
Ahmadu Bello University, Kano, 1970-73; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76; Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1979-81; University of Stratholyde, Glasgow, Scotland, United
Kingdom, 1983-87.
Career: Lecturer III and II Chemistry, Murtala College of Arts, Science and Technology (now
Benue State Polytechnic) Makurdi, 1977-82; Lecturer III and I Chemistry, Federal University of
Technology, Yola, since 1982; School of Science and Technological Education, 1988-91; senior
Lecturer, Chemistry, 1989-92; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1991-95; assistant professor, Analytical
Chemistry, since 1992; chairman World Bank Project Implementation Committee 1991-95
Institutional Membership: Royal Society of Chemistry, London, since 1986, Chemical Society
of Nigeria, since 1988.
Hobbies: table tennis, badminton, international affairs, music, farming, bird-watching.
Address: University Senior Staff Quarters, 1, Gambo Jimeta Road, Federal University of
Technology, Yola.
Name: EGHAREVBA, Chris

Profession: university lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 23, 1958; Benin City
Education: Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City, 1970-74; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1976-79; University of Calabar, Calabar, 1982-83.
Career: Lecturer, College of Education, Jalingo, 1980-85; University of Cross River State (now
University of Uyo), since 1986; Co-ordinator, Post Graduate Department of English, University
of Uyo, 2002; chairman, Orientation Committee, 2002; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Humanities,
2002; Pioneer chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, (Uyo Chapter)
Institutional Membership: West African Association of Commonwealth Language and
Literature Studies; Association of Nigerian Authors
Recognitions & Achievements: professor Ogungbesan Prize for Best Graduating Student,
Department of English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979; Author, Canopy Of Thunder,
Longman, Lagos, 1989; Voice Of Thunder, Gibon Books, Ibadan, 1996; Songs of the Newbreed,
Golden Educational Books, Uyo, 1996; The Labourer's Blood, Golden Educational Books, Uyo,
1998; Nightmares of Our Day, Bestprint Publishers, Uyo, 1999; Broken Chains, Bestprint
Publishers, Uyo, 2000; Clouds of Blood, Scholars Press, Uyo, 2001; Legacy of Thunder,
Scholars Press, Uyo, 2001; Beyond Passion, Scholars Press, Uyo, 2003; co-author: The Carrier
Ritual As Medium Of Vision In Nigerian Drama: The Examples Of Soyinka And Osofisanin
Critical Theory And African Literature, Heinemann, Ibadan, 1987
Address: 23, Oye Street, Off Eweka Street, New Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
Name: EGOH, Emma Oghene

Profession: politician, businessman
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 30, 1955; Uwheru
Home Town: Ughelli North
Education: Had several courses in management; insurance, banking, politics; Swiss Reinsurance
Course, marketing and management; party administration and finance course, Centre for
Democratic Studies, Abuja; Political Study and Tour, American Politics for Selected African
Political Leaders, United States Information Agency; Chartered Insurance Institute of London
Career: Audit Clerk, Ibru Group of Companies; Service Officer, Royal Exchange Assurance
Company Ltd; senior Agency Manager, African Prudential Insurance Company; secretary,
Nigerian Institute of Management, Lagos branch, 1982-86; National Publicity secretary, Senior
Staff Association of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, 1985-87; Councillor, Badagry
LGA, Lagos State, 1987-89; appointed supervisory councillor, Finance and Economic Planning,
Ojo LGA, 1989-90; Publicity secreatry, National Republican Convention Lagos State, 1990-92;
director LASACO Assurance Plc, Credence Mortgage Finance Ltd
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Lion Club International; Urhobo
Social Club, Lagos
Address: 30A Taoridi Street, off Bode Thomas Street, Ritalori Hotel, Surulere, Lagos
Name: EGOLE. Chief Cosmos Chukwumaeze

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Umuhu-Okabia
Education: St Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, University of London, England, called to the Bar,
Lincoln's Inn, London
Career: in private legal practice, commissioner for Finance, Imo State, October 1979, later
commissioner for Local Government, Imo State until 1983; Divisional School Board, Mgbidi,
1970-73, Orlu Divisional School Board, Mgbidi, 1972-75, Land Use Advisory Committee, 1977-
79.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1978-83, Vice Executive Chairman,
NPP, Imo State Branch, 1978-79
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of Eze Odukwu II
Name: EGONMWAN, Dr. (Mrs.) Rosemary Iriowen

Profession: university teacher, zoologist
Education: Benin Baptist Primary School; St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Benin City,
Edo State; Federal School of Arts and Science, Victoria Island, Lagos 1972; University of Lagos,
1973-77; University of Lagos, 1978-80; Oxford University, United Kingdom, 1984-88.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, 1980-84; assistant professor,
Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology and Marine Biology, University of Lagos, since,
1999.
Hobbies: keeping dogs, birds, reading, writing
Name: EGONU, Dr Winifred Nwazuluasu

Profession: Paediatrician
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St Matthias Catholic School, Lafiaji, 1939-44, Holy Child College, Lagos, 1944-50,
University of London, England, Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1958
Career: physician, Ministry of Health, Enugu, 1965-67, appointed lecturer, Paediatrics,
University of Nigeria, 1967, also consultant paediatrician
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1958, Royal College of
Physicians, London, 1964, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1964, Nigerian Association
of Physicians, Nigerian Association of Paediatricians
Hobbies: farming, music, reading, sewing, writing
Address: 5 Constitution Road, Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: EGONU, Uzo

Profession: graphic artist, illustrator, painter, printmaker
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Teachers Training College, Onitsha; Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, London,
1949-52; Studied in Europe, 1952-60.
Career: Freelance Artist, Licentiate, Society of Industrial Artists and Designers, London, 1968-
79; member Lagos Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) Committee, 1973; Juror, International
Poster Competition, UNESCO, Paris, 1981; illustrated books for Ginn and Co., Heinemann
Educational Books, Oxford University Press and Thomas Nelson
Institutional Membership: Royal Society of Arts, London
Recognitions & Achievements: Woodstock Gallery, London, 1964; Exhibition of Paintings by
Uzo Egonu, Atelier Vincitore, Brighton, England, 1966; Leicester University Arts Festival,
Phoenix Theatre, Leicester, England, 1967; Commonwealth Institute, Edinburgh Scotland, 1968;
Paintings and Prints, George Room Gallery, Stroud, England, 1970; Gallery Africa, Nairobi,
Kenya, 1971; University of Lancaster, England, 1974; Work by the Nigerian Artist Uzo Egonu,
St. Paul's School Art Gallery, London, 1979; Westbourne Gallery, London, 1983; Gelerie, Neue
Horizonte, Frankfurt, Germany, 1985; First prize winner, Junior All-Nigeria School Art
Competition, 1944; First prize winner, Oil Painting, BBC Morning Show Art Competition,
London, 1970; Bronze Medal. Graphics, Les Arts en Europe, Brussels, Belgium, 1971; cup of
the city of Casenta for Oil Painting, Italia 2000, Naples, Italy, 1972; Second prize for Oil
Painting, Africana Arts University of California, Los Angeles, USA, 1972; UNESCO Prize,
Unesco International Poster Competition, Paris, France, 1976; Purchase Prize, 13th International
Biennial of Graphic Art, Ljubjana, Yogoslavia, 1979. Publication: Lithographs: Once Upon A
Time In Ibo-Land: Original Short Story, London, 1971; The Culture Of Nri and Igbo-Ukwu,
West Africa, No. 3403, London, 1982; African Art: Its Impact on the West, Arts Review, 36(21)
London, November 9, 1984
Address: 32, Coniston Gardens, South Kenton, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8SD, England.
Name: EGONU, Professor (Chief, Sir) Iheanacho Tobias Kenneth George

Academic & Professional Qualifications: L.e's L, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 1, 1940; Okrika-Nwe-Eke, Ekwerazu
Home Town: Okrika-Nwe-Eke, Ekwerazu; Ahiazu LGA
Education: St. Patrick's Primary School, 1947-53; St. Peter Claver's Seminary, Okpala, 1954-
59; University of Lovanium, Leopoidville, Kinshasa, 1963-67; University of Alberta, Edmonton
Canada, 1973-78
Career: Education Officer (UNESCO Technical assistant) Ministry of Education, Kinshasa,
Zaire, 1967-70; assistant Lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1970-73; Teaching assistant, University
of Alberta, Canada, 1973-75; Sessional Lecturer, University of Alberta, Canada, 1975-78;
commissioner for Lands Survey & Urban Planning, 1989-90; commissioner for Education &
Health, Imo State, 1990-91; director, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, 1992-
98; Governing Council University of Nigeria, 1993-95; Head, Department of Music Studies,
University of Nigeria, 1999-2001; professor, Foreign Languages and Literature, University of
Nigeria, since 1998
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Academy of Letters
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Ancient and Noble Order of the Knights of St.
John International; University Scholar, Universite Lovanium, 1962-67; Federal Government
Scholar, 1977-78; Traditional title of Isitugo Ogadazu of Okrika-Nwe-Eke, 1999; Publication:
L'oeuvre Africaine De Rene' Maran, Editions Naamani University of Nigeria Press, 1985;
Readings in African Humanities; African Perspectives in World Culture, Vivans & Vivians,
Owerri, 1988; and about forty scholarly articles in National and international Journals
Hobbies: gardening
Name: EGONWA. Professor Osanweokwu Dennis

Profession: artist, painter, historian, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MFA, MA, Ph.D.
Home Town: Idumuje-Uno; Aniocha North LGA
Education: Idumuje Patriotic School, 1965-69; Salvation Army School, 1st East Circular Benin
City, 1963-65; Pilgrim Baptist Grammar School, Issele-Uku 1971-75; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1975-80; University of Benin, Benin City, 1983-85; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1989-94
Career: Visualizer, Prestrum Studios, Ikeja, Lagos; Teacher/Head of Department, Government
Secondary School, Bauchi, 1980-81; Lecturer II, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College
of Education, Abraka, 1985-87; Lecturer I, Department of Vocational and Technical Studies,
Bendel State University, (now Delta State University), Abraka, 1988-89; Head, Department of
Fine and Applied Arts, 1990-91; Senior Lecturer, 1989-93; assistant professor, Art, 1993-97;
acting Head of Department, 1994-97; Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts, 1996-97; professor, Art and
Art History, 1997; Head of Department), 1998; director, Delta State University Consultancy
Services, 1998; Art Editor, Bauchi Service, Bauchi State Newsmagazine, 1980-81; Team Leader,
Painting, University Consultancy Service, 1987-88; National Planning Committee, International
Society for Education through Arts; State chairman Planning Committee for the establishment of
Bendel State chapter of Nigerian Society for Education through Art, 1988-89; co-editor, The
Arts of the Urhobo and their Neighbours, 1990-91; consulting editor, (Art), Gasay Publishers,
Lagos, Benin City, 1990; Vice Executive Chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists, Bendel State
chapter, 1991; Delta State Committee, World Decade for Cultural Development, 1992; Editor-in-
Chief, Humanitas News Series, Abraka Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts representative at
Senate, Delta State University, Abraka, 1993-94; National Commission for Colleges of
Education; Kaduna Accreditation Team for Fine and Applied Art programme, 1994; Department
of Creative Arts, University of Port Harcourt, 1994-96; 1996-97; editorial consultant, African
Studio, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State; Art, Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State,
1996-97; College of Education, Warri, Delta State; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1997;
Senate representative, University Academic/Policy and Planning Committee, since 1998;
University Research Grant and Publications Committee, since 1998; chairman, University Space
and Time Table Committee since 1998
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigerian Artists, 1982; International Society for
Education through Art, College Art Association of America, 1986-88; Association of University
of Nigeria Art Graduates, 1988; Environment and Behaviour Association of Nigeria, 1990; Art
Council of African Studies Association, 1992; Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association
of Nigeria, 1995.
Recognitions & Achievements: National Gallery of Art Artists Grant Recipient, 1994;
Publication: Nigerian Art Introductory Notes, Kriston Publishers, Benin City, 1988; The Art of
the Urhobos and Their Neighbours, Delta State University, Abraka, 1993; African Art: A
Contemporary Source Book, Osasu Publishers, Benin City, 1994; Dance As Metaphor in
Paintings of Contemporary Nigerian Artists, in Spirits Dance in Africa, Esther Dagan (ed),
Galeria Amrad African Art Publications, Canada; Simulation and Distribution of Cultural
Artifacts for Tourism, in Environment and Tourism in Nigeria, Chokor (ed) Benin City,
Environment; Nigeria Art: Forms Evolution and Significance, in Reading General Studies, edited
by Ejechi, B. O. et al, Abraka, Delta State; Metaphor and Ontology in Urhobo Expression, in The
Arts of the Urhobo and Their Neighbours, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Delta State
University, 1993; Misunderstood Visual Arts and Artists of Contemporary Nigeria, 'Bauchi
Service', 1981; Visual Literacy and National Development, Nigeria Magazine, No. 149, 1984;
The Concept of Abstraction in Africa Arts and its Validity in Contemporary Nigerian Visual
Arts, Nigeria Magazine, Vol. 54 (I) 1986; Improving Art Literary Practice in Nigeria: Notes to
Non-Artists Art Writers, Nigeria Magazine Vol.54 (4), 1986; A Philosophy of Artistic
Creativity: The African Perspective, 1990 Special Issue of Nigeria Journal of Art Education Vol.
2(2); Two Propositions on Public Art in Nigeria: Experiences from Edo/Delta Cities, The Eye,
1992; Patterns and Trends of Stylistic Development in Contemporary Nigerian Art, Kurio
Africana, 1995; Igbesanmwan Goes to Airport Road: A comment on Contemporary Benin Wood
Carving, USO: Nigerian Journal of Arts, 1996. Major Exhibitions: "Bauchi and Eye,"
Government Secondary School, Bauchi, 1980; "The Style of Osa Eganwa" in The Arts, Nigeria
Television Authority Benin Exhibition/ Interview Documentary Nationwide telecast, 1982;
"Traditional Narrative Painting," University of Benin, 1982; "Images of Thought," Nigeria
Union of Journalists Press Centre, Benin City, 1986; "Osa Egonwa: Recent Drawings and
Paintings," National Museum, Benin City, 1990; "Images of the Nigerian Nation," (Society of
Nigerian Artists), National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, 1990; "Homage-Art-Grads UNN Jubilee
Exhibition," Nsukka, March 1991, Italian Cultural Institute, May 1991; "Society through the Eye
of the Artists" NSA Official Exhibition, Creative Arts Centre, Benin City, 1991, "Development
Through Time: Exhibition of Art Works, Delta State University 1st Convocation, 1994; "Best
Art 1994," Exhibition of Drawings and Prints for Atuwase II, Onobrakpeya and Uche Okeke
Award in Art, Goethe Institute, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1994; "Visual Banquet," Delta State
University, 1995.
Hobbies: preaching the Word of God, writing, drama, music, dancing, folklore narration
Address: Flat B/10, Campus I, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
Name: EGRI-OKWAJI, John Chukwuka

Profession: company executive
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 30, 1938; Forcados
Education: Roman Catholic Primary School, 1943-51; St. Thomas Teacher's Training College,
Ibusa 1952-56
Career: Primary School Teacher, 1957-60; joined UAC of Nigeria Plc and held various
management positions including Divisional md/executive director, 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of Personnel
Management; Nigerian Marketing Association; Nigeria Economic Society
Recognitions & Achievements: AISEC Alumni Award, 1996
Hobbies: computers, community service
Address: 2, Ogedengbe Road, Apapa, Lagos
Telephone: 5870568.
Name: EGU, Hon. Greg

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 23. 1950
Education: Golden Gate University San Francisco, USA
Career: Private Business; ceo. Favor, Investment and Marketing Company Ltd; member Federal
House of Representatives, 1998; House of Representatives for Aboh Mbase/Ngor Okpala Federal
Constituency on platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Music, reading, writing
Address: Plot 57 Mbano Street, Aladinma Housing Estate: Owerri, Imo State
Name: EGUDU, Professor Romanus Nnagbo

Profession: Linguist
Home Town: Ebe-Udi
Education: St Charles Teachers' College, Onitsha, 1953-56, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1960-63, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1964-66
Career: tutor, Teachers' College, Aku-Nsukka, 1957, principal, Teachers' College, Awhum-Udi,
1958, headmaster, St Mary's School, Owonike, 1959, tutor, College of the Immaculate
Conception, Enugu, 1960, principal, St. Paul's Secondary School, Eke-Enugu, 1963, lecturer,
later senior lecturer, English and Literature, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963-75, appointed
professor of English and Literature, University of Benin, Benin City, 1975; editor, Nigerian
Journal of the Humanities, editor, Journal of the Literary Society of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: member and West African representative, American National
Poetry Foundation; International Comparative Literature Association
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: co-author, Poetic Heritage: Igbo Traditional Verse
(Nwamife, Enugu, 1971), Calabash of Wisdom and other Igbo Stories (NOK, New York, 1973),
Four Modern West African Poets (NOK, New York, 1977), Modern African Poetry and the
African Predicament (Macmillan, London, 1978)
Hobbies: Music, lawn tennis
Name: EGUEKE, Dr. Christopher Godwin

Profession: broadcaster, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 13, 1945; Kokori
Home Town: Kokori; Ethiope East LGA
Education: St. Malachy's College, Sapele, Delta State, 1959-63; Indian Institute of Mass
Communication, New Delhi, 1970-71; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-75; University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin. 1978-79; 1979-82
Career: Teacher, Adeje and Orerokpe Government Schools, 1965-66; Assistant Executive
Officer, Bendel State Ministry of Works and Transport, Benin City, 1966-69; Assistant
Information Officer, Government of India under Technical Assistant Programme 1970-71;
Information Officer, Bendel State Ministry of Information, and Culture, Benin City, 1971-72;
1975-77; Principal Information Officer, 1983-87; Manager, Commercial Services, Bendel
Broadcasting Service, 1990-91; general manager, Delta State Broadcasting Service, 1991-95
Recognitions & Achievements: Harry J.Grant Foundation Fellowship, 1979; 1980
Address: Block C Ekpiwhre Housing Estate, Etete, Ovwian Aladja, Delta State
Name: EGUNJOBI, Professor Kolawole

Profession: botanist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Emure-Ekiti
Education: St. Paul's School, Emure-Ekiti, 1942-50; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State,
1951-55; University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1958-62; Victoria University
of Wellington, New Zealand, 1965-67.
Career: Teacher, Ondo Boys High School, 1956; Assistant Lecturer in Botany, University of
Ibadan, 1963-64; Research Officer (Ecology), Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
1964-65; Senior Research Officer (Ecology), Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
defunct Western State, 1970-72; Lecturer 1, (Ecology), University of Ibadan, 1970-74; Senior
Lecturer in Ecology, UI, 1974-77; Regional Adviser on Arid Lands, Soil and Water, United
Nations Environmental Programme, Nairobi, Kenya, 1977-79; professor, Plant Ecology,
University of Ibadan, October 1979, Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Biology,
Institutional Membership: International Society for Ecology; New York, Academy of
Sciences, Society for Tropical Ecology, Science Association of Nigeria, New Zealand Ecological
Society
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Common Weeds of Western Nigeria Ministry of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western State, 1971, West African Weeds Oxford University
Press, 1978
Hobbies: gardening
Address: 3 Ebrohimie Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: EGUNJOBI, Professor Olufunke Agbeke

Profession: zoologist, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, OON, B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, FNSPP, LFIBA,
DCMSS, MCC
Home Town: Ido-Ajinnare, Ekiti West
Education: St. John's School, Ido-Ajinnare, 1948-50; Are-Afao United School, 1951; Anglican
Girls School, Sabongida-Ora, 1952-53; Queen's School, Ede, 1954-58, Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology, Enugu, 1959-61; University College, Ibadan, 1961-64; Massey
University, Palmerston Norta, New Zealand, 1966-67; University of Ibadan, 1973-81
Career: School Teacher, St. Magaret's School, Ilesa, Oyo State, 1959; Research Officer-in-
Training; Ministry of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Western Region, 1964-66; Specialist
Scientist (Nematologist), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Soil Bureaux, Lower
Hutt, New Zealand, 1967; Post-Doctoral Research fellow, Department of Agricultural Biology,
University of Ibadan, 1968-71; Lecturer II/ Lecturer I, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Agricultural Biology, University of Ibadan, 1971-87; professor Zoology, Ondo State University,
Ado-Ekiti, 1987; former Deputy vicexecutive-chairman
Institutional Membership: member and Nigerian Representative, International Council of
Plant Pathologists, 1984-86, International Cocoa Alliance By-Product Utilization Committee,
1984; Zonta International Club, Ibadan, since 1970; Zonta International Club, Ibadan
Recognitions & Achievements: Shell BP Best Student, 1959; Diploma of Distinction by the
International Biographical Association, 1980; Officer, Order of the Niger
Hobbies: singing, sewing, gardening, interior decoration
Address: 1, University Quarters, Oke-Ila Housing Corporation Site, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jnkeegunjobi@bigfoot.com"funkeegunjobi@bigfoot.com,
HYPERLINK "mailto:edapfw@hotmail.com"edapfw@hotmail.com.
Name: EGWU, Dr. Ominyi Sam

Profession: crop scientist, academic, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Ezzamgbo, Ohankwu Council
Education: Community Secondary School, Ezeillo, Ebonyi State; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1981; 1987; Enugu State University of Science and Technology, 1990.
Career: Teacher, Borno State College of Agriculture, Maiduguri; Lecturer/Head, Department of
Crop Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology; commissioner for Education,
Youth and Sports; Executive governor, Ebonyi State, 1999-2003.
Institutional Membership: Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: Winner, Excellent Performance award by the All African
Students Union, Accra, Ghana, 2001; Winner Best Performing Governor (South East Zone) by
Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos, 2001; Grand Patron, Animal Science Association, Abakaliki, 2004;
Winner, Zik Leadership Prize, 2004; Governor of the Year, Thisday 10th Anniversary Award,
2004; Distinguished Association of Nigerian Authors Award, Imo State Chapter; Doctor of
Science (Honoris Causa), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2006.
Name: EGWUATU, Dr Robinson Ifeanyi-chukwu

Profession: Agriculturist, entomologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD.
Education: higher studies in Agriculture and Applied Agricultural Entomology; agricultural
research officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Enugu, 1965-72, junior research fellow and lecturer,
University of Ibadan, 1972-77, lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1977, later appointed
senior lecturer, Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, 1977
Name: EGWUELU, James Godwyn

Academic & Professional Qulifications: B.Sc, MBA
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 3, 1954; Abavo
Home Town: Abavo; Ika South LGA
Education: St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Udomi-Abavo, 1961-66; St. Charles' College,
Abavo, 1967-68; Anglican Grammar School, Ubulu-Uku, 1969-71; University of Benin, Edo
State, 1977-80; 1984-87
Career: Teacher, Baptist Girl's High School, Agbor, 1975-77; College of Education, Agbor,
Head of Department/Dean, School of Business Education, College of Education Agbor;
presently Lecturer
Institutional Membership: member College of Education Association - Treasurer senior Staff
Association; National Association of Business Educator; Rosicrucian Order of Amorc, 1977-87
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Substance of Contemporary Commerce; Central
Books ltd. Agbor, 1985; Fundamentals of Financial Management, Royal Pace Publishers, Agbor,
1986; Introduction To Business Management, Alcol Concerns - Asaba, 1999; Principles Of
Business Law In Nigeria, Royal Pace Publisher, Agbor, 2001
Hobbies: footballing, table tennis, listening to sentimental music
Address: 15, Oriekaose Street, B.B. Agbor OR 12 Osian Street, B.B. Owa Agbor, Delta State.
Name: EHANAH, Isaac Osarenkhoe Uyinmwen

Profession: agriculturist, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 4, 1945; Utekon
Home Town: Utekon; Ovia North LGA
Education: Holy Aruosa School II, Benin city, 1953-59; New Bethel College, Onitsha, 1961-64;
School of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, University of Ife, Akure
1965-67; Moore Plantation, Ibadan, 1967-69; University of Ife, 1969-72; Centre for Management
Development, Cambridge, U.K. 1981
Career: Research Officer, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology; Federal Department of
Agric, Research, Ibadan, July-Oct. 1972; Rubber Research Institute, Benin City, 1972-74;
Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research, 1975-79; Vice Principal, Head of Science Department,
New Era College, Benin City, 1974-75; Lecturer/ Head of Agric Department, Institute of
Continuing Education, Benin City, 1979-80; Part time director, Bendel State (now Edo and Delta
State) of Nigeria Health Management Board, Benin City, April-August 1980; Political Secretary
to the Governor; Ministry of Agric and Natural Resources and Ministry of Energy and Water
Resources, Benin City, August-September, 1983; executivexecutivExecutive Chairman, Ovia
Local Government, Bendel State, 1982-83; Local Government chairman/State Vice Executive
Chairman, National Republican Convention, Edo State, 1991-93; Co-convener, People
Democratic Party Ovia North-East Chapter, since 1988; Director Board of Nigerian Shipper's
Council, Lagos, since December 2001
Institutional Membership: Soil Science Society of Nigeria; Studies on some of the properties
of Ferro-manganese Concretions Found in Soils around Moor; Lagents Club of Benin.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Plantation on Metamorphic Rock, 1969; The
influence of Nitrogen Fertilizers on Soil Acidification, published in vol.9 of the proceedings of
Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Calabar, July, 1973; Infiltration Studies on some Soils of the
Nigerian Oil Palm Belt, 1977; Business Plan for Establishment of an Industrial Starch Project for
Hansak Nigeria Co. Ltd, Benin City, 1989
Hobbies: volley-ball, billiards, table tennis, reading works of Bini history and culture
Name: EHIGHIBE, Kamdi Chiawolamoke

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MSc, MBA
Home Town: Umuahia
Education: Methodist College, Uzuakoli, King's College, Lagos, University of Birmingham,
England, North-Western University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
Career: system Engineer, Shell-BP, London and Lagos, management analyst, Burroughs
Corporation, Detroit, USA, management consultant, Coopers and Lybrand, Lagos, appointed
assistant general manager, Nigeria Merchant Bank, Lagos
Name: EHIMARE, Michael Agboehimen Yisrael

Profession: estate surveyor and valuer, management consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc. ANIVS
Home Town: Illeh-Ekpoma; Esan West LGA
Education: Assemblies of God Mission Primary School, Ileh - Ekpoma, Edo State, 1958-1964;
Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, Edo State, 1966-70; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976-
80; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1989-93
Career: Inspector of Lands, Lands Division, Federal Ministry of Works/ Housing, 1971-76;
Graduate assistant, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1980-85; assistant,
Lecturer Grade II, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1990-91; Personal assistant/senior
Partner/Associate Partner, Jide Taiwo and Company; Head, Valuation/Development Department,
Jide Taiwo and Company; executive director, GPO Properties Limited; Consultant Estate
Surveyor/Valuer/Partner, Akindahunsi and Company (Estate Surveyor and Valuers); Principal
Partner, Mike Ehimare and Company; director, Programme, Mec Professional Training/Research
Centre; Faculty Board of Environmental Design/Management, 1986-91; Faculty Board of
Studies, 1986-91; University Consultancy Services Revenue Generation, 1990-91
Institutional Membership: Associate, Rating/Valuation Association, London; Associate,
Nigerian Institute of Management, Lagos; associate, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyor
Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria, 1993; Nigerian Institute of Management
Recognitions & Achievements: International Biographical Centre, Cited as Outstanding
Achievers of The Twentieth Century Cambridge, England
Hobbies: gardening, cycling
Address: No. 127, Okeira Rd, Nigerian Railway Compound Yaba, Lagos OR No. 17.
Idumeakon Street. Illeh -Ekpoma, Edo State.
Name: EHIMEAKHE, AlSalihu Abubakar
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 20, 1945; Kafanchan
Home Town: Warrake; Owan East LGA
Education: St. Thomas' Primary School, Kano, 1952-59; Ebenezer Grammar School, Abeokuta,
1961-65; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74; Leading and Managing Change, Standford
University USA; Finance for senior Executives, Harvard Business School, U.S.A
Career: general mnager, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1997; md/chief executive, Union Merchant
Bank Ltd; president, West African Bankers Association, 1996-98; chairman, Sub-Committee of
the Bankers Committee on Tariff, 1993-95; 1999
Institutional Membership: Ikoyi Club, 1938
Recognitions & Achievements: Governor's Prize for Outstanding Performance in the National
Yourth Service Corp, 1974-75
Hobbies: Music, tennis
Address: 19, Bourdilion Road, Ikoyi, Lagos OR Warrake, Owan East Local Government Area;
Edo State.
Name: EHINDERO, Sunday Gabriel

Profession: police officer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, LL.B., B.L.
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 20, 1946; Jos
Home Town: Akoko North West
Education: University of Ibadan, 1970; 2001-02; University of London; Nigeria Law School,
Lagos, 1984-85; National War College
Career: Cadet assistant, Superintendent of Police, 1973; commissioner of Police, Police Mobile
Force, 1994; Police commissioner, Legal, Alagbon, 1995-99; Police commissioner, Plateau State
North Central Command, 1999-2000; assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, 2001;
deputy Inspector General of Police, 2002; Inspector General of Police, 2005-2007; pioneered
Police prosecutions in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Police and the Law in Nigeria, 1986; Essential
Law and Decrees For Police Officer, 1990; Constitutional Development Of Nigeria, 1991; The
Nigeria Police And Human Right, 1998; The Policeman As Prosecutor, 2003
Hobbies: Reading, writing, playing squash racket, lawn tennis
Name: EHIWARIO, Hon. Justice, Arimotu Sylvester

Profession: jurist
Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B.
Home Town: Owa-Alero; Ika North-East LGA
Education: CMS Primary School Owa-Alero, 1948-54; St. Patrick's College, Asaba, 1955-59;
St. Michael's College, Oleh, 1963-64; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1968-71; Nigerian Law
School, Victoria Island, Lagos
Career: Enrolled as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1972; State
Counsel, 1975-77; commissioner Bendel State 1979-83; Judge, High Court of Justice, Delta
State, 1992.
Institutional Membership: defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; Electoral Commissioner
Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), 1979-83; Rotary International, Rotary Club
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional title of Okairoro Owa by the Obi of Owa, 1986
Hobbies: Reading, music and lawn tennis
Address: 3, Oyibo Street, Boji-Boji Owa, Delta State.
Name: EHIZOKAHLE, Michael Umoniekahe Monday

Profession: veterinarian
Home Town: Uromi
Education: Ikpuye Primary School, Uromi, 1957-63; Esan Grammar School, Uromi, 1964-68;
University of Ibadan, 1971-77; University of California; John FELLOW, Kenedy University
Career: Chief Consultant Epidermologist, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau
State; commissioner Health, Edo State, 1998-99; chairman Committee of Heads of Federal
Government Establishment, Edo State, 1998-99
Institutional Membership: World Association of Epidemiologists
Address: 4, Orkata, Off Capiona GRA, Benin City, Edo State.
Name: EHUSANI, Rev. Fr. George Omaku

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA
Home Town: Okene
State of Oriign: Kogi
Education: Catholic School, North, Okene, 1964-70; Abdul Aziz Atta Memorial College, 1971-
75; St. Augustine's Seminary, Jos, 1978-81; Howard University, Washington DC, 1988-89; Holy
Apostles' College, Cromwell, LT, USA, 1988.
Career: Parish priest, St. Leo's Catholic Church, Osisi, Okene, 1982-84; parish priest,
Ogori/Magango Catholic Church, 1984-87, 1990-94; senior Education Officer, Kogi Teaching
Service Board, 1984-94; Deputy Secretary-General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos;
secretary general, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria, since 1985,
Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians, since 1991.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: An Afro Christian Vision, University Press of
America, 1991; The Social Gospel, Ambassadors Publication, 1992; The Politics of Population
Control, Abu Press, 1994; A Prophectic Church, P.I. Publications, 1996; Fragments of Truth
(poetry), Kraftgroit Books, 1997; Petals of Truth (poetry), Kraftgroit Books, 1998; Jesus Makes
the Difference, Vol. 1 & 2, Nigeria: Years Eaten by The Locust
Hobbies: listening to Music, playing instruments, writing and reading poems.
Name: EIGBEDION, Justice Vincent Okosun

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Egbele, Uromi
Education: Government School, Uromi, 1938-44, Edo College, Benin City, 1945-50, Inns of
Court School of Law, London, 1961-63, called to the Bar
Career: police clerk, Nigerian Police Force, 1951-54, probation officer, Federal Social Welfare
Department, Lagos, 1955-57, labour/ staff manager, Lever Brothers (Nigeria) Limited, 1957-60,
in legal practice, Benin, 1964-68, magistrate, Bendel State Judiciary, 1968, senior magistrate,
Bendel State Judiciary, 1971, chief magistrate, Bendel State Judiciary, 1976, chief registrar,
Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos, 1979, appointed judge, Federal High Court of Nigeria,
1982
Hobbies: table tennis, billiards
Address: Egbele Village, Uromi, Agbazilo Local Government Area, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: EIMONYE, Chief (Dr.) John Onuminya

Profession: veterinary surgeon, businessman, farmer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON, DVM, PGS
Home Town: Otukpo
Education: Wesley School, Upu-Icho, Otukpo, 1957-62; Wesley High School, Otukpo, 1964-
68; Mt. St. Michael's Secondary School, Aliade, 1969-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1971-76; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1977-80
Career: Veterinary Surgeon in Charge, Obudu Cattle Ranch, 1976-77; Ranch Manager, Obudu
Cattle Ranch, 1981-83; Farm Manager, NLPC Ltd., General Farm, Kawo, Kaduna, 1983; Project
Manager, NLPC Ltd., Mokwa Cattle Ranch and Abattoir Complex, 1983-85; Project Manager,
Niger River Basin and Rural Development Authority, Cattle Research and Abattoir Complex,
1985; commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1985-87; Project Manager, Manchok
Cattle Ranch, Niger River Basin Development, Headquarters. Minna, Niger State; general
manager, Durafelt Chemicals Ltd; IMESCO Group of Companies, 1987-88; Managing Director,
Adesser International (Nigeria) Ltd; director, Devcom Merchant Bank Ltd; chairman Otukpo
Community Bank, Benue State Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure, 1986;
Benue State Agricultural Development Project (World Bank Assisted Programme), 1986
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society for Parasitology, Nigeria Veterinary Medical
Association; Agricultural Society of Nigeria. Australian Society for Animal Production,
Australian Society for Parasitology
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger, by President Olusegun
Obasanjo, 2005; Publication: The Effect of Ticks on Beef Production in Nigeria, Nsp, 1982; The
Occurrence of Diety Viviporous (Lungworm in Nigeria, 1982.
Hobbies: golf, tennis, farming, computer games, keeping pets
Name: EJEHERI, John Lawyer

Profession: chartered accountant, lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, ACIT, LL.B.B.L
Home Town: Okpara Waterside
Education: CMS Primary School, Otumara, 1956-62; Anglican Secondary Modern School,
Okpara Waterside, 1963-65; Okpe Grammar School, Sapele, 1968-71; Institute of Management
and Technology, Enugu, 1973-78
Career: Audit Senior, Egunjobi, Sulaimon & Company (chartered accountants), Kano, 1979-81;
Principal Accountant, University of Jos, 1982-85; Principal Partner, Lawyer Ejeheri & Company
(chartered accountants), since 1985
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Institute of Taxation
of Nigeria, Emudiaga Club
Address: Plot 12725, Liberty Boulevard, Jos.
Name: EJEKAM, Grace Obiageli

Profession: architect
Academic & Professional Qualification: B Arch
Education: Our Lady's High School, Kaduna, 1945-52, Queen of Apostles' College, Kakuri,
1953-58, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1959-62, Ahmadu Bello
Career: architect, later appointed senior architect, Ministry of Works and Housing, Enugu
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Architects, Association of University Women,
Business and Professional Women's Club
Hobbies: Music, reading, lawn tennis, table tennis
Name: EJEMAI, Chief Alexander Kolawole

Profession: company executive, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A.
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 26, 1948, Lagos
Education: Christ Church Cathedral School, Lagos, 1954-61; CMS Grammar School, Lagos,
1962-66; Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahasse, Florida, 1970-73; Schiller
College/Europe University, 1975-77; University of Paris, Vincennes, Paris
Career: Distribution and Planning Manager, Lipton of Nigeria Ltd, 1983-86; Local Raw
Materials Supplies and Development Manager, 1992; Commodities Buying Manager, 1998;
Logistics Project Manager, Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc, 1998; ceo. Covel Limited, since 1998;
chairman, and founder, Campaign Against Poverty Project
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, 1993, Nigerian Conservation
Foundation; patron, Ladies Christian Circles, Young Men Christian Association, 1998; Lions'
Club International, 1985-92; Benin Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Renin Cassin Award in International Relations, 1977.
Traditional title of Otunba Bola Ajito of Kooko Atan, Ota, Ogun State, 2003
Address: 3rd Avenue, 31 Road, A Close, House 45, Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos
Name: EJEMBI, Ogbanje Andrew

Profession: lecturer, academic administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: ACA
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 15, 1955, Elugwu Edumoga
Home Town: Ogodumu Edumoha, Okpokwu LGA
Education: RCM Akpoba Idumoga, Jan 1963- Dec 1969, GTC Lafia , September, 1973-77;
Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, 1979-33; Anambra State University of Science and
Technology, Enugu, 1988-89; Enugu State University of Science and Technology, 1990-91
Career: Higher Instructor, in Accounting, 1985; senior Lecturer, Benue State Polytechnic, 1985;
Head of Accounting Department, School of Business/Administrative Studies, Benue State
University, 1992; Dean & Principal Lecturer, School of Business/Administrative Studies, July
1997; Academic Board, School of Business/Administrative Studies, Rector's Advisory
Committee, School of Business Administrative Studies, School of Business/Administrative
Studies, Benue State Polytechnic
Institutional Membership: Associate, Nigerian Institute of Management; Edema Development
Association; Treasurer, Holy Family Society; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional titles of Odejo & Oyadaipa Kog Odumu;
Publication: Essentials Of Auditing in Nigeria, Amazing Grace, Enugu,1995; Fundamentals of
Auditing-Masters Computer College, Elton, Onitsha, 1998; Special Audits/ Investigation, DCS
Publications Yenagoa, Bayelsa, 1999, practical Meaning of Pushcology, Swimchology and
Sinkology, 1997.
Hobbies: farming, athletics, reading, photography.
Address: No. 22, Garden House, Iun, Ugbokolo, Benue State.
Name: EJEZIE, Professor Gabriel Chukwuemeka

Profession: parasitologist
Home Town: Dikenafai, Ideato
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1956-63; University of Ibadan, 1964-66; University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67; McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1972-76.
Career: Chief Researcher Fellow, National Institute for Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, 1982;
Reader in Medical Parasitology, University of Calabar Medical School, 1987; professor
Parasitology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, since 1990
Institutional Membership: International Epidemiological Association.
Hobbies: watching musical concerts
Address: 14, Okon Inok Street, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EJIDE, Professor Anthony Onuzulike

Profession: Physician, dental surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualification: BDS
Home Town: Agukwu-Nri
Education: Government School, Afikpo, 1936-42, Government College, Umuahia, 1942-47,
University College, Ibadan, 1948-51, University of Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England,
1951-56, 1958-62
Career: lecturer, Oral Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1966-67, surgical specialist,
Zambia, 1968-71, senior lecturer, Plastic Surgery, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1971-76, also
consultant surgeon, MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi, 1971-76, appointed professor of Oral Surgery
and Pathology, University of Benin, 1976; fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, fellow, West
African College of Surgeons; consultant editor, Tropical Dental Journal, consultant editor, West
African Journal of Surgery, examiner, West African College of Surgeons
Hobbies: chess, football, tennis, athletics
Address: House P3, University of Benin Staff Quarters, Ugbowo, Benin City, Bendel State.
Name: EJIGA, Major-General Geoffrey Obiaje Ede (rtd)

Profession: businessman, industrialist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, fss, mni
Home Town: Adoka; Otukpo LGA
Education: Methodist Central School, Adoka, 1947-53; Methodist Central School, Otukpo,
1954; Government College, Katsina Ala, 1955-60; Nigerian Military College, 1961; Officer
Cadet School UK, 1963.
Career: Commissioned into Nigerian Army, Second Lieutenant 1963; 1st Commandant,
Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1975-78; Adjutant-General, Nigerian Army, 1978-79;
Commander, 3rd Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, 1979-81; 1st Commandant-General,
Training and Doctrine Command; Commanders, OAU Forces, Chad, 1982; Commander, Lagos
Garrison, 1982-84; Retired as Major General, Nigerian Army, 1984; chairman, Lobi Bank
Nigeria Ltd; Manufacturers Merchant Bank; Onyagede-Adoka-Ugboju Community Bank,
Adoka; Managing Director/CEO, Adoka Flour Mills Ltd, Jos; Avil Services Limited, Jos
Institutional Membership: Peoples Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hobbies: golf, writing, reading, international affairs
Name: EJIKE, Professor Chiweyite

Profession: zoologist, university administrator
Home Town: Aguobu-Owa, Ezeagu
Education: College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1952-56; University of Manchester,
England, 1959-63; University of Ibadan, 1971
Career: Assistant Technical Officer (Fisheries), Federal Fisheries Service, Lagos, 1959;
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University), Ile-Ife, 1963-64; Assistant Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan,
1964-65; Lecturer, Zoology, University of Ibadan, 1965-66; Lecturer, Zoology, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-70; Lecturer, Zoology, University of Ibadan, 1970-72; Lecturer, Zoology,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1972-74; secretary, Association of University Teachers,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-74; Secretary to Congregation, University of Jos, 1976-78;
Senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-76; Reader, Department of Zoology,
University of Jos, 1976-80; Head, Department of Zoology, Unijos, 1976-81; assistant professor,
Fisheries, Oregon State University, USA, 1978-79; professor Experimental Zoology, University
of Jos, since 1980; Dean, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, 1980-84; Vice Executive
Chairman, Anambra State University of Technology, (now Enugu State University of Science
and Technology), 1986; Executive member, Association of Deans of Science of African
Universities; Council member, Science Association of Nigeria (SAN), 1981-83; Pro-chancellor,
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1997: president Science Association of Nigeria,
1984; Founder/Patron, Natural Sciences Research Abstracts, Unijos; Co-ordinating Editor,
Bulletin of the Science Association of Nigeria, 1981; Associate Editor, Fish Biology, Journal of
Fisheries Society of Nigeria, since 1982; Council Member, Representing Senate, Unijos, 1982-
84; chairman Board of Governors, Aguobu-Owa High School, Anambra State, 1974-76;
Anambra State Scholarship Board, 1976-81; member Planning Committee, Academic Matters
and Curriculum, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta, Provisional
Council, Anambra State University of Technology, (now Enugu State University of
Technology), 1980-84; Academic Planning Committee for the Schools of Science Education and
Agriculture, Federal University of Technology, Yola, 1982-83; former Chancellor of Federal
University of Science and Technology, Owerri
Institutional Membership: Science Association of Nigeria; Governing Council, Fisheries
Society of Nigeria, 1982; president Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, 1986
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Experimental Biology a Conceptual framework
(Inaugural Lecture, University of Jos); in addition to over fifty articles in national and
international learned journals
Hobbies: social work
Address: 551964
Name: EJIKEME, Innocent Elodimuo

Home Town: Agulu-Uzoigbo
Education: St Patrick's School, Agulu-Uzoigbo, St Paul's School, Igbo-Ukwu, St Charles'
Teacher Training College, Onitsha, University of Hull, England, Syracuse University, Syracuse,
New York, USA, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA (Diploma in Industrial
Management and Project Appraisal)
Career: teacher, 1951, 1958, administrative officer, Federal Ministry of Industries, 1962-67,
joined East Central State Civil Service, later appointed permanent secretary in-charge, State
School Management Board, Anambra State; Nigerian representative, UNIDO, April-May 1966
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Development and Deployment of Local
Government Staff
Hobbies: gardening, walking, table tennis
Address: 5 River Lane, Ekulu, GRA, Anambra State.
Name: EJIMOFOR, Johnson Nnanwugbuem

Proefssion: educationist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualificartion: BA
Home Town: Ovim
Education: St Cyprian's School, Ovim, 1938-42, St Silas's School, Umuahia, 1943-44,
Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1948-51, University of Nigeria, 1963-66
Career: teacher, 1945-47, 1952-54, headmaster, 1955-63, graduate teacher, 1966-67, appointed
administrative officer, University of Nigeria, 1967
Name: EJIMOFOR, Professor Cornelius

Profession: political scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MP A, PhD
Home Town: Owerri
Education: A A Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA, Wilberforce
University, Wilberforce, Ohio, USA, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, University of
Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Career: graduate assistant, University of Dayton, 1966-67, instructor, Edward Waters College,
Florida, USA, 1967-68, teaching assistant, University of Oklahoma, 1968-70, assistant professor,
William Paterson College of New Jersey, Wayne, New Jersey, USA, 1970-72, appointed head,
Department of Political Science, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, USA, 1972
Institutional Membership: National Conference of Black Political Scientists, African Studies
Association, American Society of Public Administration, American Political Science Association
Address: 614 Robert Circle, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee.
Name: EJIOFOR, Kevin Nsochukwu

Profession: public relations consultant
Home Town: Eke; Udi LGA
Education: St. Paul's School, Eke. 1945-52: Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, 1952-57;
Career: Controller of Programmes, Voice of Nigeria, 1981-85; Director Information, Old
Anambra State, 1985-89; Corporate Affairs Manager, Cadbury Nigeria Plc. 1989-97; Managing
Consultant, Image Consultants Limited, Ikeja, since 1998
Institutional Membership: International Association of Business Communications, since 1994,
International Public Relations Association, since 1993; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations;
Registered Practitioner of Advertising, Nigerian Institute of Management, International
Association of Business Communications, International Public Relations Association; Lagos
Country Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Producer, The Rays Performing Arts Society, a Non-
Governmental Organisation play house dedicated to public enlightenment and upliftment.
Address: Flat 1, Block 107, LSDPC Medium Housing Estate, Ijaiye Ogba, Ikeja
Name: EJIOFOR, Professor Pita Nwabueze

Home Town: Obelebu, Njikoka; Anaocha LGA
Education: St. Pauls School, Obeledu, 1949-53; St. Mary's School, Agulu,1954-55; St.
Anthony's Teachers' College, Agulu, 1958-1961; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-1967;
Indiana University, USA
Career: School Teacher, various primary Schools, 1957-64; Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1970-77; Head, Department of Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1980-
83; Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1984-85;
professor, Faculty of Mangement Sciences, Anambra State University of Technology, 1985-
86,1991-92; professor/Dean, Nnamdi Azikwe University (Faculty of Management Sciences)
1992; commissioner Finance, Commerce and Industry, Enugu, 1986-88; Vice-chancellor,
Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, since, 1998
Institutional Membership: Institute of Management Consultants, 1984; Institute of Sales
Management of Nigeria, 1997; Institute of Internal Auditors, 1998; Institute of Entomological
Society of Nigeria, 1998; Nigerian Institute of Management , 1999; Nigerian Institute of
Management; Nigerian Institute of Marketing; Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Man of the Year 2000; American Biographical Institute, Who's
Who in the World (Marquis Who's Who, 1995; Who's Who in America, 1996; Publication:
Nigerian Cases in Business Management, Cassel, London, 1978; Management In Nigeria:
Theories and Issues, Africana, Onitsha, 1981; Cultural Revival in Igboland, (Onitsha), 1984;
Managing the Nigerian Worker, Longman, 1984; The Nigerian Manager, Challenges and
opportunities, Longman, Ikeja, 1984; Managing Government Owned Companies, fourth
Dimension, Enugu, 1987; Development of Management Education in Nigeria, Centre for
Management Development, Lagos, 1984; Foundations of Business Adminstration, (Africana,
Onitsha, 1989; Towards Efficiency in University Adminisration, (Onitsha), 1992; Fighting a
Monster - declining Males in Schools (Enugu), 1999; Traditional Titles of ohamadike Itu, 1952,
Ichie Obreludu, 1992.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, music
Address: 67, Works road, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, or St Pauls School, Obeledu, Awka,
Nigeria
Name: EJIRO, Zebulun

Profession: producer, publisher
Education: Institute of Transport Administration, London
Career: Script Writer, Producer, Director/CEOEjiro Production Plaza, Lagos
Institutional Membership: Association of Magazine Publishers
Recognitions & Achievements: Ripples, TV Soap, 1988-93; Fortunes, TV Soap; Domitila
(movie), 1997; Sakobi; The Snake Girl, 1998
Name: EJITUWU, Dr Nkparom Claude

Profession: historian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, BA, MA, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 19, 1940, Ikuru Town
Home Town: Andoni
Education: St Simon's School, Ikuru Town, 1947-53, Duke Town Primary School, Calabar,
1954, Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar, 1955-59, Yankton College, South Dakota, USA,
1966-69, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1969-73, University of Lagos,
1973-77
Career: clerk, 1960-66, lecturer, History, University of Lagos, 1976-79, lecturer, History,
University of Port Harcourt, 1979, commissioner, Public Service Commission, Rivers State,
1979-83
Institutional Membership: Historical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State History Panel and
Research Scheme
Hobbies: tennis, water-skiing
Address: 9 Nzimiro Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: EJIWUNMI, Justice Akintola Olufemi

Profession: jurist, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1936; Lagos
Education: Church Missiionary Society Seminary for Girls and Boys, 1940-44; CMS Gram.
School, Lagos, 1945-49; Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1949-54; University of Tutorial
College, London, 1957-58; University of Hull, England, 1958-61; McGill University, Monteal,
Canada, 1963-64
Career: Called to English and Nigerian Bars; director, Public Prosecutions, Lagos State, 1975-
78; Solicitor General/permanent secretary Lagos State, 1978-79; Judge, Lagos State High Court,
1979; Six years in the Judicial service of The Gambia; Judge, Federal Court of Appeal, 1998;
Justice, Supreme Court of Nigeria, since, 1998; Chancellor, Anglican Communion, Kaduna
Diocese; retired from Supreme Court of Nigeria, May 30, 2006
Hobbies: Music, reading and counseling
Name: EJOH, Ariejovwo Sam Ogbeke

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Oha
Education: Native Authority School, 1940-42, 1945-47, Catholic School, Zaria, 1942-45,
Urhobo College, Effurun, 1948-53, University of London, England, 1959-63
Career: in private legal practice, 1964-69, joined Shell-BP of Nigeria, 1969-75, civil
commissioner, Bendel State Government, 1975-79
Recognitions & Achievements: traditional title of The Uloho and Okakuro of Okpe
Hobbies: farming, photography
Address: 50 Eboh Road, PO Box 360, Warri, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 230363.
Name: EJOH, Peter Nwokedi

Date (& Place) of Birth: April 10, 1944; Ibusa
Home Town: Ibusa, Oshimili LGA
Education: St. Mary's School, Port-Harcourt, 1956; St. Patrick's College, Asaba, 1961;
Emergency Science School, Onikan, Lagos, 1964; Imperial College of Science and Technology,
London, 1968-69
Career: Computer/Geophysical Analyst, Western Geophysical Company, Isle Worth, London,
1969-73; Geophysical Petroleum Engineer , Krasha and Associates, 1975-77; Site Agent, Nigeria
Dynamic, 1977-91; freelance consultant Engineer Consultant Drilling Supervisor, Krasha and
Associates, 1992-96; honorable commissioner, Works, Housing and Transport, Delta State, 1997
Hobbies: football, volleyball
Name: EJOOR, Major-General, (Dr.) David Akpode (rtd.)

Profession: retired military officer, businessman, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON, OFR, RCDS, PSC, Hon. L.LD, OOC
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 10, 1932; Ovu
Home Town: Ovwor Olomu, Ughelli South LGA
Education: CMS School Ovu, 1939; Baptist School, Ovu, 1940; Native Administration School,
Isiokolo-Agbon Clan, 1941-45; Native Administration School, Orerokpe, 1946-47; Government
College, Ughelli, 1948-52; Officer Cadet Training Centre, Teshie Ghana, 1953-54; Officer Cadet
Training Unit, Eaton Hall, Chester, United Kingdom, 1954; Royal Military Academy Sandhurts,
UK, 1955-56; Instructional and Communication, Hythe, UK, 1958; State College, Camberley,
UK 1963; Royal College of Defence Studies, UK, 1971.
Career: Officer Cadet, Royal West African Frontier Force, November 13, 1953; Second
Lieutenant, Nigerian Army, 1956; Platoon Commander, Signal Platoon Command, 1956-59;
Commander, Cameroon Operations, 1960; Commander, Army Guard at Midnight Flag Raising
Ceremony for Nigeria's Independence, 1960; Major and Company Commander, United Nations
Operations in the Congo, 1960-63; Lieutenant Colonel, Nigerian Army, 1964-66; General Staff
Officer Grade I, Army Headquarters; Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, Enugu, 1965-66; First
Military governor, Mid-West State (now Edo and Delta States), 1966-1967; Brigadier, 1966;
First director, Training and Planning, Supreme Headquarters, 1967-68; First Nigerian
Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1969-70; Major-General, Nigerian Army,
1971; Chief of Staff, Nigerian Army, 1972-75; retired from the Army 1975; chairman, Board of
Directors, West African Provincial Insurance Company, 1982-83, Nigeria-Belgian Chamber of
Commerce, 1982; Leader of the Federal Government Delegation to America, France, India to
clarify its stand on the Civil War.
Institutional Membership: first Deputy President, Urhobo Progress Union
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional Titles: Olorogun Uloho of Olomu, Okakuro Egbe of
Agbon, Ohovwore of Ovu, Onotoku of Ebor, Orhuerakpo of Ughelli; Congo Medal,
Independence Medal, Republic Medal - RM, Defence Service Medal, General Service Medal,
National Service Medal; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1982; Grand Commander
of the Niger 1984, Royal College of Defences Studies - UK, Pass Staff college, UK; Grand
Commander of the Republic of Togo; Order of the Two Niles, 1st Class, Sudan; Grand-Officer
O.N. Du Lion, Senegal. Order of the Crown of Belgium; Publ: Reminiscences, Malthouse,
Lagos, 1989; The original of the Urhobos, 2005
Hobbies: swimming, judo, golf
Address: 12, Adeleke Adedoyin Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Name: EKA, Honourable Justice (Dr.) Bassey Udo

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., LL.M., B.L, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 3, 1938, Ikot Ebido
Home Town: Oku, Uyo
Education: Government Practising School, Uyo, 1942-49; Aggrey Memorial College,
Arochukwu, 1950-54; University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife 1963-66;
University of Michigan, USA, 1967-68; University of Sheffield, England, 1970-72; Nigeria Law
School, Lagos, 1966-67.
Career: Clerical Officer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Lagos, 1955-61; Tutor, St. Timothy's
College, Yaba, Lagos, 1962-63; Lecturer in Law, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1968-74; Senior
Lecturer, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1974-76; Barrister and Solicitor, NIB Chambers, Calabar,
1976-84; High Court Judge, Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, 1984; participant, International
Conference of Appellate Court Judges, Abuja, 1992; chairman, Robbery and Firearms Tribunal,
Akwa Ibom State, since 1970
Institutional Membership: International Bar Association, Fellow, Administrative Law
Conference, Nigeria Law School; African-American Institute, United Nations Plaza, New York,
USA
Recognitions & Achievements: Sir Lionel Brett Prize for Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1967; Professor William W. Bishop Prize for Public International
Law, University of Michigan, USA, 1968. Publications: Cases and Materials on Administrative
law in Nigeria, University of Ife Press, and several articles in learned journals.
Hobbies: Reading, walking, jogging, watching the sea.
Address: No. 40, Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EKA, Professor Offiong Udo

Profession: Biochemist, educationist
Home Town: Oku; Uyo LGA
Education: University College, Dublin Ireland, 1960-64; Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1964-
65, University of London, London, 1967-68.
Career: Post-Doctorate Research, University College, Dublin, Ireland, 1968-70: Post-Doctorate
Research Fellow, University of Ibadan, 1970-71; Reader, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1977-78; Professor of Biochemistry, since 1978; Head, Department of Biochemistry, University
of Calabar, 1981-86; Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, 1982-87; Deputy Provost College
of Medical Sciences, 1988-92; Graduate School, University of Calabar since 1983; chairman,
Committee of Deans, University of Calabar, since 1995
Institutional Membership: International Union of Biochemists; Science Association of
Nigeria; Biochemical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Society for Microbiology; Nutrition Society
of Nigeria; Society of Public Analysts in Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading, indoor games, football, lawn tennis
Recognitions & Achievements: Traditional title of Obongawan Idorenyin of Akwa Ibom,
January 2001
Address: 40, Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EKAETTE, Lady Eme Ufot (nee Ekwo)

Profession: pharmacist, businesswoman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MFR
Home Town: Nduo Eduo-Eket
Education: Banham Memorial School, Port Harcourt, 1952-58; Queen's College, Lagos, 1958-
63; Queen's School, Enugu, 1964-66; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University),
1967-70.
Career: Pharmacist-in-charge, Federal Manufacturing Laboratory, 1970-72; Pharmacist-in-
charge, Senior Officers Armed Forces Hospital, Lagos, 1972-80; Pharmacist-in-charge, Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation, 1980-96; md/ ceo. Saft Pharmacy, since 1996; member
Committee on Review of Pharmacy Career, 1989; Conference Planning Committee, National
Workshop of National Association of Administrative Pharmacists
Institutional Membership: Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 1996; Environmental Protection
Committee; Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation; president, Pharmaceutical Society of
Nigeria, since 1977; International Federation of Pharmacists, 1973, West African Pharmaceutical
Federation; Ikoyi Club; Inner Wheel Club, Surulere, 1995.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy, 1994.
Director, May & Baker Nigeria Plc; Merit Award Winner, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria,
Lagos State branch, 1993, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2001; Lady of St.
Christopher, Adialia Ikpaisong Oruk Anam, 1991, Obonganwan Akwa Ibom, 1991.
Hobbies: gardening, singing, dancing
Address: Plot 1, Block 52, Road 12, Lekki Peninsula, Victoria Island.
Name: EKAETTE, Obong Ufot

Profession: economist, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MNl, CFR,DSC
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 17, 1939; Ikot Edor
Home Town: Onna
Education: Ikot Edor Group School, 1946; University College, Ibadan; National Institute for
Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos
Career: Admin Officer IV, Federal Civil Service, 1964-66; Economic Adviser, Cabinet Office,
1966; Principal Private secretary to the Head of State, 1968-75; Principal secretary, Federal
Ministry of Education, 1975-79; secretary to the Military Govt/Head of Civil Service, 1984-85;
director, (Ext.Finance), Fed. Ministry of Finance, 1985-86; permanent secretary, 1986-88;
director general, Directorate of Food and Rural Infrastructure, Federal Ministry of Social
Development, Youth and Sports, 1988-90; director general(Planning), Federal Ministry of
Budget and Planning, 1990; deputy Governor, Akwa Ibom State, 1990; secretary to Federal
Government of Nigeria, since 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, University of Uyo, 2001;
Honorary Doctorate Degree, by Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, 2006;
Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2000; Kwame Nkrumah Award, by Kwame
Nkrumah Foundation, 2004.
Hobbies: Reading, music, sports;
Name: EKANDEM, His Eminence Dominic

Home Town: Obio Ibiono, Itu
Education: Christ the King College, Onitsha, Senior Seminary, Okpala Ngor, Senior Seminary,
Owerri, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
Career: ordained priest, December 1947, priest, St Andrew's Parish, rector, Queen of Apostles
Seminary, Afaha Obong, consecrated auxiliary bishop of Calabar by Pope Pius XII, February
1954, consecrated bishop of Ikot Ekpene, 1963, also created cardinal by Pope Paul VI, 1976;
president, National Episcopal Conference, Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Commander, Order of the Niger, 1963, Commander, Order of
the Federal Republic, 1981; Order of the British Empire, 1960
Address: Cardinal's Court, Ikot Ikpene Diocese, Ikot Ekpene, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EKANEM, Abel Ekwere
Home Town: Ikot Ada Udo
Education: Central School, Ikot Osudu, Methodist Central School, Ibekwe-Ikot Abasi,
Methodist College, Uzuakoli, Okrika Grammar School, School of Agriculture, Moor Plantation,
Ibadan, King's College, University of Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, Imperial College
of Tropical Agriculture, Trinidad, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Career: Agricultural assistant, 1949, agricultural offficer, 1959, senior agricultural officer, 1962,
assistant principal, School of Agriculture, Umudike, 1963, acting principal, 1964-65, principal
agricultural officer, Cross River State, 1970, deputy chief agricultural officer, 1972, principal,
School of Agriculture, Obubra, 1972-75, acting chief agricultural officer, 1975, appointed chief
agricultural officer, Cross River State, April 1977; ordained elder, Qua Iboe Church of Nigeria
Hobbies: gardening, photography
Address: Bl/3 GRA Ikot Ansa, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKANEM, Dr. Asukwo Davis

Profession: Obstetrician, gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FWACS, MRCOG
Home Town: Obio Itak, Ikono
State of Oriign: Akwa Ibom
Education: Ediene Itak District Council School, Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1959-65;
Career: House Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1972-73; senior House Officer in
Medicine, UCH, Ibadan, 1973-74; Registrar, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello
University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, 1974-76; Registrar, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne General Hospital, England, 1976-78; senior Registrar, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, 1978-80; Consultant/Lecturer
I, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ABUTH, Zaria, 1980-81: Consultant/Lecturer I, University of
Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, 1981-83; Consultant/senior Lecturer, University of Calabar
Teaching Hospital, Calabar, 1983; acting Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
University of Calabar, 1984-1988; commissioner, Health, Akwa Ibom State, 1988
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, 1978,
Nigerian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1984; West African College of Surgeons,
1986; defunct People's Redemption Party, 1978-80; defunct Unity Party of Nigeria; assistant
secretary, defunct Unity Party Nigeria, Cross River Chapter, 1981-83
Hobbies: lawn tennis, gardening, animal husbandry, hunting
Name: EKANEM, Dr. Ita Inyang

Profession: Demographer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MA, PhD
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Aggrey Memorial College, Arochuku, 1953-57, Macgregor College, Afikpo, 1959-
60, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1963-69, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, 1967-
71
Career: Lecturer, 1971-76, senior lecturer, Department of Demography and Social Statistics,
University of Ife, 1976-78, appointed chief, General Demography Section, UN Economic
Commission for Africa (EGA), November 1978; fellow, African-American Institute, 1967-71,
fellow, Population Council, 1976
Institutional Membership: Population Association of America, 1968, International Union for
the Scientific Study of Population, 1971
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: The 1963 Nigerian Census: A Critical Appraisal
(Ethiope, 1972)
Hobbies: lawn tennis
Name: EKANEM, Dr. Okokon Jackson

Profession: consultant malariologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FWACP
Home Town: Ikot Ekan, Abak
Education: Government School, Ikot Ekpene, 1939-47; Holy Family College, Abak 1948-52;
University of Ibadan, 1954-62; Malaria Eradication Centre, Manila, Philippines, 1965; London
School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, University of London, 1968-69; University of
Liverpool, UK, 1970.
Career: Medical Officer, General Hospital, Lagos, 1962-64; Malariologist, National Malaria and
Vector Control Division, Yaba, 1965-67; Registrar/Consultant/senior Consultant Malariologist,
National Malaria and Vector Control Division, Yaba, 1971-81; associate Lecturer, Department of
Community Health, University of Lagos, 1971; Registrar in Venereology, West London Hospital
Hammersmith, London, 1970-71; Chief Consultant Malariologist, Federal Ministry of Health,
National Malaria and Vector Control Division, Yaba, Lagos, 1981
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology, England, 1970; West African College of
Physicians, 1976; Nigerian Medical College of Public Health, 1982; World Health Organisation
Advisory Panel on Malaria, Geneva, 1977
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, gardening, lawn and table tennis
Address: House 5, A Close, 112 Road, 1st Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos
Name: EKANEM, Dr. Etok Okon

Profession: university lecturer, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 1, 1959; Nkim Itam
Home Town: Nkim Itam; Itu LGA
State of Origin: Akwa-Ibom
Education: Oban Nigeria Rubber Estate School, Akamkpa, Cross River State, 1966-71;
Government School, Creek Town, Calabar, Cross River State, 1971-77; University of Maiduguri,
1981-84; University of Ibadan, 1988-90; University of Science & Technology Port Harcourt,
1993-98
Career: Agricultural Officer, NYSC, Agricultural Development Corporation, Ilorin, Nigeria,
1984-85; Graduate assistant Food Technology, University of Jos, Makurdi Campus (now
University of Agric, Makurdi), 1985; senior Lecturer, University of Uyo, since 1991
Institutional Membership: New York Academy of Sciences; Nigerian Institute of Food
Science and Technology; Agricultural Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Society for Animal products;
senior Staff Club University of Uyo; Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: Selected for listing in Marquis Who's Who in the World, New
Jersey, USA 2001; secretary, ASUU, University of Uyo Branch, assistant secretary/Financial
secretary, University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Akwa Ibom State; Treasurer, STC; Winner,
Best Graduating Student's Prize, Faculty of Agric, University of Maiduguri, 1984; Won the
Overseas Research Students Awards of the British Government, 1987-89; Publication: Published
over twenty-four Scientific Papers/Book Chapters; The Street Food Trade in Africa: Safety and
Socio-Environmental Issues, Food Control, London, 1988
Hobbies: traveling, fishing, tennis, hunting and Reading
Address: Nkim Itu, Akwa-Ibom, State.
Name: EKARIKA, Dr. Udoma Bob

Profession: Physician, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBB. Ch
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 22, 1959; Ikot Ntuen
Home Town: Orul Anam
Education: Community Primary School. Afia-Oko, Ikot Ntuen; Primary School I, Ekparakwa,
1972; Qua Iboe Church Secondary School, Ika Annang, 1973; University of Calabar, 1981
Career: Civil Service Employer, 1979; Housemanship, St. Luke's Hospital, Anua, Uyo; Medical
Officer II, Akwa Ibom Civil Service. 1986; retired from Civil Service, 1997; commissioner for
Health, 1999-2003; reappointed commissioner for Works & Transport; Akwa Ibom State Task
Force, Counterfeit and Fake Drugs/Illegal Clinics; Prefect, Primary School I, Ekparakwa; Labour
Prefect, Qua Iboe Church Secondary School, Ika-Annang; Welfare Office, Students Union
Government, University of Calabar; president, Annang Students, Unical; Financial secretary,
National Association, Cross River State Students; commissioner of Health.
Institutional Membership: Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Medical Association, Akwa Ibom
State Branch
Recognitions & Achievements: initiated constuction of twelve General Hospitals/Renovation of
General Hospitals and Comprehensive Health Centres and generally repositioning of the State
Ministry of Health; Honorary member, Rotary International of Ikot Abasi; Paul Harry's Fellow,
Rotary Club International District 9140, Uyo; Distinguished Alumnus Award, Silver Jubilee
Celebration, Management, University of Calabar, Medical Sciences; Award of Excellence,
Nigeria Association of Medical Practitioners, Akwa Ibom State Chapter; Outstanding
Performance in Government, Apostolic Church, Uyo; Obong Emem of Iman Ibom; Obong
Uwana of Ukpon Abak, Obong Ufan Mkapt Enin, Out-Ekong Ini lga
Name: EKANEM, Edet Joseph

Profession: Technician
Home Town: Ikot Ntuen Nsit
Education: Nsit District School
Career: Teacher, later architectural draughtsman, co-inventor of cocoa-wine (British Patent),
appointed principal technical officer
Hobbies: designing, reading, research
Address: 52 Atu Street, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKANEM, Gilbert Asuquo

Education: Government School, Ikot Ekpene, 1935-42, Government Middle School, Owerri,
1943-46, St Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, 1947-48, School of Agriculture, 1950-57, Northern
Polytechnic, London, 1953-55, University of Reading, England, 1955-58
Career: agricultural assistant, 1949-53, administrative officer, 1958-72, permanent secretary,
Cabinet Office, Calabar, Cross River State, 1972
Hobbies: Music, cricket
Address: 8 Calabar Road, Ikot Ekpene, Cross River State.
Name: EKANEM, Richard Edet

Home Town: Calabar
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, 1934-40, Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar,
1941-47, Northampton College of Advanced Technology, England, 1959-62, King's College,
University of London, England, 1962-64
Career: Telecommunications Engineer , Ministry of Communications Headquarters, Lagos,
1965, territorial controller, Posts and Telecommunications, South-Eastern State, 1970-71,
principal Engineer , Posts and Telecommunications Work shop, Ijora, 1971-72, acting chief
Engineer , 1972-73, later appointed head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
College of Technology, Calabar
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, Institute of Electrical Engineers
Hobbies: swimming, social work
Address: A10/6 Cross River State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKARIKA, Rev Monsignor Joseph P

Profession: Clergyman, theologian
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, BD, MA, MSc, PhD
Home Town: Idu Uruan
Education: Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria, St Thomas Aquinas University, Rome,
Pontifical Urban University, Rome
Career: Education secretary, Roman Catholic Mission Schools, Old Calabar Province, 1969-72,
taught in secondary schools, 1970-76, chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Calabar, Cross River
State, Nigeria, senior lecturer, Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of
Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria since 1984
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: Maidenhood, (1983), Natural and Supernatural
Religions, (1984), Introduction to Philosophy, (1986)
Hobbies: writing, reading, gardening, music
Address: Sacred Heart Cathedral, PMB 1044, Calabar, Nigeria.
Telephone: 222176.
Name: EKE, Abudu Yesufu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA, MSc.
State of Origin: Edo State
Education: Higher College, Yaba, University College, Ibadan, Sidney Sussex College,
Cambridge, England
Career: joined Public Relations Department, 1948-54, information officer, Federal Information
Services, 1954-55, assistant registrar, University College, Ibadan, 1955-58, principal information
officer, Western Nigerian Information Services, 1959-61, registrar, University of Ife, 1961-62,
commissioner for Information, Western Region Government, June-August 1962, registrar,
University of Lagos, 1962-71, commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mid-West
State Government, 1967-71, federal commissioner for Education, 1971-74, appointed consultant,
Edecon Ltd
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: History of Group Divergence in Physical
Anthropology, One Nigeria (one act-play), Problems of Decolonization in Africa, The Future of
the OAU, A New Policy in Education in Nigeria, The Eradication of Illiteracy in Nigeria
Address: Edecon Ltd, Ebani House, Lagos.
Name: EKE, Christopher Osatohanmwen

Profession: Stockbroker
Education: Government College, Ughelli, 1979; Edo College, Benin City, 1981; University of
Lagos, 1987.
Career: Assistant Executive Officer, (Accounts), Federal Ministry of Aviation, Benin City, Edo
State, 1981-82; Auditor, Onwufuju, Giwa-Osagie and Company (Chartered Accountant); Head,
Capital Market Unit, UIDC Securities Limited, 1989-92; Head, Stockbroking and Capital Market
Unit, Summa Guaranty and Trust Company Plc, 1992-95; Manager and Head of Stock broking
and Investment Management, Prominent Securities Limited, since 1995
Name: EKE, Dr. (Chief) Anthony Nnaemeka

Profession: Mathematician, academic
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D.
Home Town: Nsukka
Education: Township School, Ogrute, Enugu Ezike, 1953-58; Christ the King College, Onitsha,
1959-63; 1964-65; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-72; 1973-76; University of Jos, Jos,
1981; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA, 1985; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1986-90.
Career: Head, Mathematics Department, State School Board, Benin City, 1972-73; Head,
Physics Department, Nsukka High School, Nsukka, 1974-76; assistant Lecturer, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976-77; Lecturer II, 1977-81; Lecturer 1, (Part-time) Anambra Sate
University of Science and Technology (now Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 1981-82; Lecturer 1,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1981-87; Teaching assistant, University of South Florida, Tampa,
USA, 1985; senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987-94; senior Lecturer
(Sabbatical), Rivers Sate University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1991-92; senior
Lecturer (Part-time), 1992; Reader, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1994-97; Reader (Part-time),
Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, since 1996; Head, Department of Mathematics,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, since March 1998; Associate Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences,
since April 1998; Girls' Community Secondary School, Ibagwa, 1979-83; State Judicial
Commission of Inquiry on Anambra Vegetable Oil Refinery, Nachi, 1981; West African
Examinations Council National Panel for Review of Advanced Level Mathematics Syllabus,
Lagos, 1986-88; Governing Council, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, 1989-91;
Guest Lecturer, National Mathematics Centre, Abuja, 1992; Federal College of Education, Eha-
Amufu, since 1993; University of Agriculture, Makurdi since 1993; Enugu State University of
Technology, Enugu since 1995; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, since 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Mathematical Society since 1983, Mathematical
Association of Nigeria since 1986, American Mathematical Society, since 1986, Third World
Academy of Sciences Associate of Hanoi Institute of Mathematics, Vietnam, since 1997;
initiated into Ancient and Noble Order Commander 430 of the Knight of St. John, 1981;
Secretary, Igbo-Eze Oganiru Society.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ugobueze 1 of Ogrute, 1993; Ohabueze 1 of Umuozzi, 1993.
Publication: Fundamental Analysis, Acena Publishers, Enugu, 1991; Null Controllability Criteria
for Nonlinear Control Systems, Nigerian Journal of Technology, 1983; Hyper-Dissipative
Operations of Nonlinear Function Evolution Equations, Journal of Nigerian Mathematical
Society, 4, 1984, 51-62; co-author, Solution for Abstract Delay Differential Equations without a
priori bounds, ABACUS-Journal of Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 25, 1995; has several
research articles in many international journals
Hobbies: writing, music
Address: 58, Oloto Street, Odenigbo, Nsukka.
Name: EKE, Dr Boniface Ihemeotuonye

Date (& Place) of Birth: June 6, 1933, Umuohiagu
Home Town: Owerri
Education: St Mary's School, Obiangwu, 1940-46, St Charles' School, Enyiogugu, 1947,
Emmanuel College, Owerri, 1949, Ashburton College, Oguta, 1950, Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1961-65, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1965-67, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa, USA, 1967-69
Career: Instructor, Mathematics, Iowa State University, 1969-70, assistant professor of
Mathematics, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, 1970-75, associate professor, Central
State University, 1975, lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, January-November 1976,
appointed principal lecturer, Mathematics, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu,
November 1976; associate, Technological Institute of Great Britain, 1957
Institutional Membership: Mathematical Association of America, National Institute of
Science, USA, American Association of University Professors
Hobbies: soccer, volleyball
Address: No 2 Ebe Lane, Ogui New Layout, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EKE, Dr. Samuel Igwe

Profession: management consultant
Academic & Professional Qualification: ACCA, FBIM, MBA, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 15, 1942; Amankalu Alayi
Home Town: Alayi; Bende LGA
Education: Baptist Mission School, Victoria, Cameroon, 1951-58; St. Paul's Commercial
College, Aba, 1958-61; Etukokwu College of Commerce, Onitsha, 1962; Metropolitan College
St. Albans, England, 1964-72; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1990-92; University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1992-96
Career: president, Owerri Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agric, 1984-86;
president, Defunct Imo State Assembly, Chambers of Commerce, 1985-87; Board of Trustees,
Federal University of Technology Endowment Fund, Owerri, 1984-89; Vice Executive
Chairman, Continental Reinsurance Plc, since 1986; director/chairman, Finance and General
Purposes Committee, Hall Mark Bank Plc, since 1990; executivexecutivExecutive Chairman,
Samek Group of Companies (11 Companies) since 1974; director, Hall Mark Bank Plc, since
1990; chairman, Governing Council, National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism, since 2000;
National Strategic and Intelligence Committee, 1998-99; National Auditor, 1999-2001
Institutional Membership: Institute of Industrial Management UK, 1981; Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1982; Institute of Commerce of Nigeria, 1988; Institute of Management
Consultants of Nigeria, 1996; Institute of Corporate Administrations of Nigeria, 2000; Owerri
Club, 1984-86; Leader/Governorship Candidate, Social Democratic Party, Abia State, 1991;
Peoples Democratic Party; chairman Leaders Committee, Peoples Democratic Party, Abia State,
since, 1998.
Recognitions & Achievements: Dr. of Technology Federal University of Technology, Owerri,
1988; Omezi Obodo 1 of Alayi, First Methodist Knight of John Wesley, Owerri Diocese, 1996;
Publication: The Dynamics of Management, New African Publishing Company Ltd, Owerri,
1990
Hobbies: tennis, squash, poetry, reading and travelling
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:Samek@phca.linkserve.com"_Samek@phca.linkserve.com
Address: No.38 Works Road, Owerri, Imo State OR Amankalu Alayi, Bende, Abia State
Telephone: 08042136065; 08023144665; 08033097011.
Name: EKE, Joseph Sunday

Profession: Chartered librarian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BLS, DC.Sc, MLIS, CLN
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 30 1955; Offa
Home Town: Offa; Offa LGA
Education: St John African LEA School, Ilorin, 1961-65; Iyeru Okin LEA School, Ofa, 1966-
68; Erin-Ile Secondary School, 1970-74; Lokoja Teachers' College, Lokoja, 1974-76; Federal
College of Education, Katsina, 1980-83; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1986-91; 1998-2000;
University of Ilorin, 1996-97; Delta State University, Abraka, Ph.D in view, since 2001
Career: Liaison Officer, NYSC, Oyo State, 1983-84; Classroom Teacher, Ebenezer LSMB,
Erin-Ile, 1976-84; Subject Master, Iyeru Grammar School, Offa, 1998-92; Academic Librarian,
College of Education, Oro, Kwara State, 1992-95; Circulation Librarian, 1992-95; Head,
Reader's Services, 1993-95; Academic Librarian, University of Ilorin: Serials Librarian, 1995-
96; Reference and Law Librarian, 1996-98; Document and Reference Librarian, 1997-98;
Catalogue and Classification Librarian, 1998-2001; Serials and Document Librarian, 2001;
Audio visual and Thesis Librarian, 2001-002; Serials and Document Librarian, 2002; Staff
Development Leave, Ph.D, 2002-003; College Librarian, College of Education, Oro Kwara
State, since 2003; Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo branch Secretary, 1983-84; Nigeria Union of
Teachers, Kwara State Auditor, 1990-92; Baptist Church, Offa, Deacon for Life, since 1989;
District Educational Committee, 1990-91; Offa Local Government Education Authority, 1992-
95; Offa Township Library Board, 1998; Editor, Baptist Outreach, 1995-97; Treasurer, Nigerian
Library Association, Kwara State, 1995-98: chairman Parent - Teachers' Association, Emmanuel
Baptist Academic, Ijagbo. since 2005; Bible Society of Nigeria, Gideon's International, Offa
Institutional Membership: p:: London Institute of Commerce, Teaching Profession Chartered,
Nigerian Library Association; Lmondi Community Development Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: National Youth Service Corps Award, Oyo State, 1984; Family
Support Programme Award, Kwara State, 1995; Staff Development Award, University of Ilorin,
2000; Publication: Co-author, The Use of Library, P.2I3-228 and Study Skills p.229-312. in
Alebiosu S.A. (ed), "General Studies for Students of Higher institutions", Outerpace, Ilorin,
1996; and other articles in local and international journals; also presented papers in seminar,
conferences and workshops
Hobbies: Reading, writing, research, teaching agriculture
Address: Jesu Layomi House, Adjacent to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ijagbo, P. O. Box 663;
Offa, Kwara State
Telephone: 031801661; 08055414808.
Name: EKE, Professor Felicia Uchezuba (nee Acholonu)

Profession: Medical consultant paediatrician
Academic & Professional Qualification: MB. Bchairman, MRCP, MANAGING DIRECTOR
FWACP, FNMC, FRCPCH, BAO, ECFMG;; b: October 14, 1949
Home Town: Awaka, Owerri
Education: Cordelia Cornelli College, Uyo, 1960-64; National University of Ireland, Cork, Irish
Republic, 1965-71.
Career: Externship, Surgery, Medicine and Paediatrics, St. Joseph's Hosspital Teaneck, New
Jersey, USA, 1969; Rotating Internship, Pediatrics, Medicine and Surgery, St. Vincent's
Hospital, Worcester Massachusetts, USA, 1971-72; Medical Officer, Gatunda, Kenya, 1972-74;
Senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Dudley, UK, 1974-75; Senior House Officer, Coronary Care
Unit, Sefton General Hospital, Liverpool, UK. 1975-76; Registrar Paediatrics, Western General
Hospital, Edinburgh, 1976-77; Locum Registrar, Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Hospital for Sick
Children, Pendlebury, Manchester, 1977; Senior Registrar, paediatrics, University Teaching
Hospital, Enugu, 1977-79; Research Registrar, Paediatric Nephrology, Department of Paediatric
Nephrology, East Birmingham, UK, 1979-83; fellow Nephrology, Hospital for Sick Children,
Toronto, Canada 1983-84; Senior Lecturer, Paediatrics, College Health Sciences, University of
Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, 1984-97; professor Paediatrics and Consultant Paediatrician,
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt; College of Health Sciences,
University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt since 1997, Paediatrics, Abia State University, Aba
campus; National Malaria Technical Committee, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria 1988;
assistant Editor, Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, 1989; Nigerian Association of Nephrology,
1990; Acting Head, Department of Paediatrics and Consultant in charge of Paediatrics, 1984-86;
chairman, Medical Library Committee, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt,
1984; Acting Provost. College of Health Sciences and Representative of the Provost, Committee
of Deans; Examiner, West African Post-graduate Medical College, Faculty of Paediatrics, 1990;
Examiner, National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Paediatrics, 1992.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians, London, 1977; British Medical
Association 1980, British Paediatric Association, 1990; foundation fellow, Royal College of
Paediatrics and Child Health, 1997; Nigerian Medical Council, Royal College of Paediatrics and
Child Health, London, 1997; West African College of Physicians, 1981; member European
Dialysis and Transplant Association, 1979-84; Paediatric Association of Nigeria, 1977; Town
member, Shell Club.
Recognitions & Achieveents: Publication: Federal Republic Of Nigeria - Guidelines For Malaria
Control In Nigeria 1989; Chapter In A Book "Rational Use Of Anti-Malaria Drugs." 1993.
Hobbies: swimming, travelling, gardening, music
Address: 27, Old Aba Road, Rumuogba, Port Harcourt.
Name: EKE, Prince Dr Frank Adele

Profession: Physician, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BS, MPH
Home Town: Woji
Education: All Saints School, Rum-vokwunisi-Obio, 1947, King's College, Lagos, 1954,
University College, Ibadan, 1964, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1972
Career: Medical officer, 1964, senior medical officer, 1970, principal health officer, 1972,
consultant epidemiologist, 1973, director of Medical Services, 1976, elected deputy governor,
Rivers State, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1978-83, former chairman, NPN,
Port Harcourt Branch, president, Nigeria Boys' Brigade, Rivers State Branch
Recognitions & Achievements: heir to the Throne of Eze-Oha-Evo of Obio
Hobbies: flying, football, poultry farming, swimming, Writing
Address: Woji, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Name: EKEH, Chief Leo Stan

Profession: Businessman; information technologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.Sc, PGD
Education: Cork city University, Ireland; Guildhull University, London
Career: Pioneered Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics in Nigeria through Task System
Ltd. Incorporated, 1987; Compa Pointsman in Nigeria, 1995; Managing Director/CEO Task
Systems Ltd., 1990-2001; Managing Director/ceo., Technology Distribution. 1995-2001;
Managing Director/ceo., Zinox Technology Limited, since October 2001; chairman, Assurance
Bank; Zinox Computers Ltd.
Recognitions & Achievements: 1st Indigenous Computer Manufacturer in Nigeria; Icon of
Hope-Independece Day, 2002, by president Olusegun Obasanjo; Officer of the Order of the
Federal Republic, 2004; Honarary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, by Imo State
University; Conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree by Federal University of Technology,
Owerri, 2004; award, Fellow, Lagos State Polytechnic; Iyiatata
Hobbies: surfing the internet, meeting people
Telephone: 01-2611350, 2611139.
Name: EKEH, Professor Peter Palmer

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 8, 1937; Okpara Inland
Home Town: Okpara Inland, Ethiope East LGA
Education: Catholic Primary School Okpara Inland, 1944-51; St. Peter Clavers College,
Aghalokpe, Sapele, 1952-56; University of Ibadan, 1961-64; Stanford University, Palo Alto,
California, 1965-66; University of California, Berkeley, California, 1966-70
Career: assistant professor, Sociology, University of California, Riverside, 1970-73; Research
fellow, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-74; Lecturer/senior Lecturer/professor, Political
Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1974-89; chairman, Ibadan University Press,
1985-88; professor/chairman, Department of African American Studies, State University of New
York, Buffalo, since 1989
Institutional Membership: Urhobo Historical Society, since 1999; International Sociological
Association, 1975-83; African Studies Association, 1989-2000; Secretary, Urhobo Brains Trust,
1982-88.
Recognitions & Achievements: Cadbury fellow, University of Birmingham, England, 1978;
fellow Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars; Publication: Social Exchange
Theory, Harvard University Press, 1974; Federal Character and Federalism in Nigeria,
Heinemann, 1989; Nigeria Since Independence: The First Twenty-five Years vol. V:
Constitution and Politics, Heinemann, 1989; Wilberforce Conference on Nigerian Federalism,
Nigerian Scholar for Dialogue, 1997; Warri City & British Colonial Rule in Western Niger Delta
(ed.), Intec Printers Ltd., 2004; Studies In Urhobo Culture, (ed.), Intec Printers Ltd., Ibadan,
2005.
Hobbies: walking, fishing
Address: 125, Willow Green Drive, Amherst, Ny 14228, USA
Telephone: 716 691-6153
Name: EKEJIUBA, Emenike Christian Okoli

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCCA
Home Town: Ndiowu, Aguata
Education: Anglican School, Awka, Ufuma, Abagana, Nkwerre, Anara, 1932-39; Dennis
Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1940-43; Business Training College, Calabar, 1944-47;
South-West London College, 1962-65; City of London College, London, 1966
Career: Book-Keeper, Norken Lumber Company Limited, Agbor, 1948-51; assistant Auditor,
CMS Niger Mission, Onitsha, 1952-62; Audit senior, Decca Ltd., London, 1967-68; Company
Accountant, Cold Storage Board of Zambia, Kitwe, Zambia, 1968-73; Accountant, Universal
Insurance Company Ltd., Enugu, 1974-76; Associate, Maduegbunam Ekediegwu and Company,
Chartered Accountants, 1977-79; Principal Partner, Emy Ekejiuba and Company, Chartered
Accountants, Enugu, 1980
Institutional Membership: Associate, Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, London,
1966 and 1978; Institute of Administrative Management, London, 1967; associate Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1974 and 1980
Hobbies: Music, reading, sports
Address: 16, Ngwo Street, Abakpa-Nike, P.O. Box 178, Enugu, Enugu State.
Name: EKEJIUBA, Sir (Hon.) Prince Reginald Sunday

Date (& Place) of Birth: July 24, 1940; Umuluwe
Home Town: Umuduru; Isiala Mbano LGA
Education: Umuduru Central Schairman 1943-49; Anara Central School, 1950; Aggreh
Memorial College, Arochukwu, 1951-55; Bishop Lasbrey College, Irete, Owerri, 1957-58; North
Western University, London, 1965-70
Career: Clerical Officer, Federal Ministry Lagos Affairs, Land Registry, 1963-65; Accountant,
Chrysler U.K. Ltd., London. 1970-72; United Press International, London, 1972-74; manager,
Internal Audit, East Central State Agricultural Development Authority, Enugu, 1974-76; Chief
Internal Auditor, Imo State Agricultural Development Corporation, Nekede, Owerri, 1976-79;
Financial Controller, 1979-83; manager, Igbokwuni Onuoha & Co., Chartered Accountants,
1983-86; Councillor, Osu Achara Ward Mbano LGA, 1987-89; executive chairman, Isiala
Mbano LGA, 1989; State Co-ordinator, PTF, Imo State, 1999-2000; Principal/Managing Partner,
Sunday Ekejiuba & Co. Chartered Accountants, since 1986; ; member Administrative Board,
Inquiry, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria Benin City, 1977-78; Imo State ADC, Governing
Board, College of Agriculture, Umuagaro, 1980-93; Part-time Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic,
Nedkede, Owerri, since 1978; chairman Board, Umuduru Community Secondary School,
Umudurul, since 1995
Institutional Membership: Association of Chartered Accountants, 1974; Institutes of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1976; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 1980;
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 2000; deputy chairman Institute of Chartered
Accountant of Nigeria, Owerri District Society, since 1995
Recognitions & Achievements: Financial/Economic Adviser, Diocese of Okigwe North,
Anglican Communion, since 1994; Knight, the Anglican Church of the Order of St. Christopher
Hobbies: Photography, reading, football and Lawn Tennis
Address: 7B, Umuahia Street, Owerri, Imo State.
Name: EKEKE, Dr Gabriel Ikechi

Profession: Biochemist
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 15, 1942, Umuribe
Home Town: Ndoki
Education: Methodist College, Uzuakoli, Nigeria, 1953-59, Handsworth Technical College,
Birmingham, UK, 1962-66, Mathew Boulton Technical College, Birmingham, UK, 1966-68,
Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, UK, 1972-78
Career: senior research technologist, Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of
Birmingham, UK, 1967-69, senior technologist/ chief laboratory technologist, Department of
Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, 1969-72, lecturer,
Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Port Harcourt, Nigeria,
1980; senior lecturer, UNIPORT, 1984, associate professor of Biochemistry, UNIPORT, 1986,
director, General Studies Programme, UNIPORT, 1982-84
Institutional Membership: general-secretary, Biochemical Society of Nigeria, member Royal
Society of Health, UK, Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: many articles in national and international
scientific journals, with major contribution on sickle cell disease
Hobbies: sport, reading
Address: Chief Ekes Estate, Rumuokunta Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Telephone: 334905.
Name: EKELI, Emmanuel Ossai

Profession: journalist, administrator, lecturer
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 23, 1947; Onicha-Ukwuani
Home Town: Ndokwa
Education: St. Joseph College, Ozoro, 1963-66; University of Lagos, Lagos, 1974-77;
University of Jos, Jos, 1982-84
Career: Public Relations Officer, NYSC, 1977-80; Chief Correspondent, Concord Press of
Nigeria Ltd. 1980-85; Editor, Sunday Observer, Benin-City, 1985-90; Editorial Training
Manager, Bendel Newspapers Company Ltd., Benin City, 1991-92; general manager, Bendel
Newspapers Company Ltd., Benin City, 1993-94; general manager, Delta Printing and
Publishing Company Ltd., Asaba. 1994-97: Visiting Lecturer, Delta State University, Abraka,
since 1995; Publicity Committee, West Africa University Games, 1994; Wai-C Implementation
Committee, Delta State
Recognitions & Achievements: National Youth Service Corps Meritorious Service Award,
1978
Name: EKERENDU, Prince (Dr.) Edet Antai

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.P.A, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 7, 1941; Edok Oruko, Urue Offong
Home Town: Oruko; Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA
Education: Methodist School Oruko, 1948-58; District School Oruko, 1954-55; Methodist
School, Oyubia, 1956; Methodist College Ibiaku/ Shiet, 1959-60; Wesley College, England,
(Correspondence Course), 1960-64; University of Ibadan, 1968-71; Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1975-76; University of Lagos, 1982-87
Career: Immigration Officer, 1966-68; assistant Secretary to Deputy Secretary Federal Ministry
of Finance, 1972-81; Adviser, Management Affairs, African Development Bank, 1981-90;
Director Home Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance, 1990-93; Deputy Director Foreign
Exchange, Federal Ministry of Finance; director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Federal
Ministry of Finance; 1994-97, Personnel Management, Federal Ministry of Justice, 1998-99;
permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, since 2000
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Economic Society
Recognitions & Achievements: Crowned Prince of Ubodung Clan, Akwa Ibom State
Hobbies: swimming, table tennis and music
Address: A18 Finance Quarters Wuye District, Abuja
Telephone: 5236993.
Name: EKERUCHE, Dr. William Oke

Academic & Profesional Qualifiactions: MB.BChairman
Education: Emeni Primary School, Obiaruku, 1952-64; St. George's College, Obinomba, Delta
State, 1968-72; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-79.
Career: House Officer. Central Hospital, Warri, 1979; House Officer, Central Hospital, Benin,
1980; Medical Officer, Central Hospital, Warri, 1981-86; Medical Director, Mayoma Hospital,
Warri, since 1986.
Institutional Membership: defunct Social Democratic Party, Shell Club, Warri
Hobbies: football, lawn tennis
Address: House 61, 41 Road, DDPA Estate, Ugborikoko, Warri, Delta State.
Name: EKERUCHE, Festus Chukudi

Home Town: Obiaruku
Education: St Luke's Primary School, Sapele, 1951-56, St Peter Claver's College, Aghabokpe,
1959-63, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67, University of Lagos, 1968-71
Career: University lecturer, 1976-79, commissioner for Health, Bendel State, October 1979,
later commissioner for Manpower Development and Establishment, Bendel State until 1982,
commissioner for Social Development and Culture, Bendel State, 1982-83, detained, January-
October 1984
Hobbies: gardening, reading, swimming
Address: Quarter No 248, Oguola Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: EKETUNDE, Sunday Obasola

Profession: Chartered accountant, farmer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, FCA, CPA
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 4, 1943; Lagos
Education: Yaba Methodist School, 1949-57; Egbado College, Ilaro, 1959-63; Benjamin
Franklin University, Washington, USA, 1967-71
Career: General Auditor, Mobil Oil Limited, Lagos, 1972-73; Chief Internal Auditor, Bewac
Limited, Apapa, 1973-76; Group Auditor, West Africa, Pfizer Group of Companies, 1976-79;
Practising Chartered Accountant, S.O. Eketunde and Company; Managing Director Tunde Farms
Group of Companies, Ikorodu, Lagos
Institutional Membership: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1971;
Maryland State Board of Public Accountants, USA; Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Nigeria, scv-president, Ikorodu Lions Club
Hobbies: boxing, athletics, football
Address: Tunde Farms, Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Name: EKHATOR, Engineer Peter O.

Profession: Electrical Engineer
Education: Southern University Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, 1980, Tennessee University
USA
Career: Ministry of Works, Bendel State, 1974-76; Senior Electrical Engr., Oshogbo District,
NEPA, senior, Engineer (Planning & Construction), Makurdi District, 1990; Islands 1991-94;
Manager, Distribution & Marketing, Igbogbi, 1994-96; Manager, undertaking Orile/Agege 1997;
senior Distribution & Marketing, undertaking, Ogba, 1997; Distribution manager, Festac
District, since October 2002
Institutional Membership: Institute of Electrical Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers,
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Hobbies: computers, sports
Name: EKHOMU, Chief (Dr.) Ona

Profession: Management consultant, company administrator, corporate security consultant,
policy analyst
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., MNIM, MIMC. AIPM, COH,
CPP, CFE.
Home Town: Irrua
Education: Western Boys High School, Benin City, Edo State, 1972; Nigerian Institute of
Journalism. Lagos, 1974; Voorhees College, Denmark, 1977; Iowa State University of Science &
Technology, Iowa, USA, 1977; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA, 1985; Security
Officer Training Academy of Allegheny County, Pennsylvanian, USA, 1986
Career: Sub-Editor, Bendel Newspaper Corporation, 1974-75; Assistant Public Information
Officer, Voorhees College. 1975-76; Research Associate, Iowa State University, 1978; Research
Assistant, Iowa State University, 1978; Policy Analyst, Iowa Department of Transportation,
1978-79; Programme Planner, Iowa Department of Transportation, 1979; Graduate Research
Assistant University of Pittsburgh, 1979-81; President, Trans-World Consultants, 1981-89;
President, Trans-World Security Systems, 1984-88; Witson Printing Publishing Company, 1986-
88, Pittsburgh Trading Company, 1986-88; Security and Safety Association of Nigeria; vice-
president, American Society for Industrial Security Region, Jan 2002; chairman/president,
Board, Trans-World Security System Ltd, since 1989; Trans-World Consultants Limited, since
1980; chairman/president, Trans-World Security Systems, since 1991; chairman/ceo., Unifred
International Company Ltd, since 1990; ceo. Dr. Ona Ekhomu Educational Foundation, since
1996; Board of Directors, Azuma Investments Company Ltd.; Board of Directors, Continental
Investment Services Ltd., 1983-86; Board of Directors, Installation/ Technical Engineering
Company Nigeria Ltd., 1983-90; Committee member, Eye/Eye Institute of Pittsburgh, 1988-89;
Consultant, Fedeal Ministry of Transport, Planning, Research/Statistics Department. 1991 and
several other companies, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, USA;
International Review Board of the Journal of Security Education, New York
Institutional Membership: American Society for Public Administration, American
Management Association, USA; Academy of Securityof Educators and Trainers, USA; National
Fire Protection Association, USA; Nigeria Professional Security Association and the
International Organisation of Black Security Executives; chairman, American Society for
Industrial Security, 1994-96; associate, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Institute
of Management Consultants, Nigera Institute of Management; International Foundation of
Protection Officers; Institute of Industrial Security and Safety of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Private Security Chief of the Year, 2004; Fiwagboye Ilewo,
Ogun State, 1993; Ogbeni, Irrua, Edo State, 1996.
Hobbies: golf, jogging
Address: 4, Thomas Ajufo Street, Opebi, Ikeja.
Name: EKO, Professor Ebele Ofoma

Profession: Linguist, university teacher, administrator
Home Town: Nnewi
Education: St. Catherine's School, Vkwerre, Orlu, Imo State; Queen's College, Lagos;
University of Ibadan, University of Dakar, Senegal, University of Poitiers, France, University of
Minnesota, USA, University of North Carolina, USA.
Career: Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer, Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, 1970-
77; Lecturer, University of Calabar, 1977; Senior Lecturer, Department of English, University of
Calabar, 1982; Reader, 1987; professor, since 1992; deputy vice-chancellor, Academic,
University of Calabar, 2000-02; visiting professor, University of North Florida, Phoenix
University, Jacksonville Campus; Valdosta State University, Valdosta; ; Fulbright Scholar,
University of Florida, USA, 1985-86; membership/chairperson; Unical Welfare Board, 1983-85;
member Senate, University of Calabar, since 1991; Governing Board, University of Calabar
Teaching Hospital, 1993-95; Selection Panel for Fulbright Scholars, United States Information
Service, Lagos, 1996-97.
Institutional Membership: Modern Language Association, Africa Studies Association,
International Teachers of French, Comparative Literature Association
Recognitions & Achievements: Winner, Rubiest International "Woman of Honour"Award,
2002; Publication: Effective Writing, Scholars Press, Calabar, 1981; Wing of the Morning
(poems), Centaur Press, Calabar, 1987; and numerous articles in Professional journals
Hobbies: writing, sewing, interior decoration, newspaper columnist
Address: 14, Duke Town Close, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKOH, Anthony Ogbonnaya

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Pharm
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 24, 1939; Afikpo
Home Town: Afikpo North
Education: Government Primary School, Afikpo, Government Secondary School, Afikpo;
Nigerian College of Arts Science and Technology, Enugu; University of Ife
Career: Managing Director Ekoh Drugs Company Ltd. since; Deputy chairman, National Party
of Nigeria, 1983; Imo State, assistant National Auditor, United Nigeria Congress Party, 1997;
National Vice Executive Chairman, All Peoples Party, 1998
Hobbies: lawn tennis, golf
Address: 12, Amagu Street, GRA Abakalikiki; Ebonyi State
Telephone: 043-20664, 064-20924.
Name: EKOKO, Professor (Chief) Abednego Edho

Profession: Historian, educationist, administrator
Home Town: Uzere, Isoko
Education: Local Authority School, Uzere, 1950-56; Local Authority Secondary Modern
School, Aviara, 1957-60, St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1962-64; University of Ibadan, 1968-71;
University of London, 1972-73; University of Aberdeen, 1973-76.
Career: Guest Lecturer, Nigerian Army, 1st & 2nd Division, Kaduna and Ibadan,
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1976-85; chairman, Governing Council, College
of Education, Abraka, 1980-83; assistant professor/Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1985. Consultant Historian, Nigerian Air force Consultant
Historian, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army, Minna, Consultant Historian
Nigerian Police Force, Resource Person, National Boundary Commisioner, Boundary Scholar,
Delta State Boundary Committee; Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Delta State University;
Honourable commissioner, Education, Delta State,1997
Recognitions & Achievements: Oketa of Uzere.
Hobbies: farming, fishing.
Address: Road 4/3 NDA Senior Staff Quarters, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Name: EKONG, Afi Constance Affiong

Profession: Graphic artist, painter, textile artist

Home Town: Duke Town, Calabar
Education: Oxford College of Arts and Technology, London, 1951-53; St. Martin's School of
Fine Arts, London, 1956-85; Central School of Arts, London
Career: Founder, Gallery Lanac for Craft and Fine Arts, Lagos, 1961; Art manager, Nigeria Arts
Council, 1961-66; Managing Director The Bronze Gallery, Lagos, 1966; chairman, International
Council of Women Standing Committee, 1986
Institutional Membership: American Association of Museums, Nigeria Institute of
Management, Royal Commonwealth Society of London; founding member, Society of Nigerian
Artists
Recognitions & Achievements: Lagos Festival of Arts, Exhibition Centre, Lagos, 1958;
National Museum, Lagos, 1959; Opening Exhibition, USIS Lagos, 1960; Afi Ekong, Galeria,
Buenos Aires, Argentina; J.K. Randle Hall, Lagos, 1962; Exhibition of Paintings by Afi Ekong,
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry, Lagos, 1989; Women Now, National Gallery
of Crafts and Design, Lagos, 1990; Images of the Nigerian Nation, National Theatre, Lagos,
1990; Decorated by President Tubman of Liberia with The Star of Dame Official of the Human
Order of African Redemption, 1962; Officer of the Order of the Niger, Efiom of Calabar, Ada
Idagha ke Efik, Iboku of Calabar
Name: EKONG, Chief Archibong Joshua Udo

Home Town: Mbiokporo
Education: Nsit Assisted School, Mbiokporo, 1932-36, Qua Iboe Mission Secondary School,
Etinam, 1937-40, Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1941-42, Fourah Bay College,
Freetown, 1947-51
Career: pupil teacher, 1943-47, teacher, 1951-57, parliamentary secretary, Federal Ministry of
Communication and Aviation, 1957-59, secondary school principal, 1960-69, chairman, South-
Eastern State School Board, 1969-71, chief inspector of Education, Cross River State, 1971-78,
commissioner for Water and Electricity Supply, Cross River State, October 1979, later
commissioner for Housing, Cross River State until 1983
Institutional Membership: executive member, Action Group, 1954-59, National Party of
Nigeria (NPN), 1978-83, former Vice Executive Chairman, NPN, Uyo Senatorial District
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: co-author, Day by Day English Course for Cross
River and Rivers States (Books 1, 2 and 3, Longman, 1976)
Hobbies: gardening
Address: Block A16, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EKONG, Dr Bassey Udo

Profession: Transport economist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MA, PhD
Home Town: Oku Iboku
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1960-64, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1970-74; senior economist, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 1973-75,
chief economist, CBN, 1976-77, deputy director, CBN, 1979-80, executive secretary, Nigerian
Snippers' Council, 1980-84, director-general, National Maritime Authority, 1987-89; president,
African Association, Michigan State University, USA, 1973-74, Task Force, Standard Gauge
Railway Line Project, Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1979-80
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Chartered Institute of Transport, London, UK, 1982,
Chairman, Chartered Institute of Transport (Nigeria), 1988
Recognitions & Achievements: awarded John Henderson Prize for original study on the
Nigerian migrant labour to the Spanish Guinea, elected life member, US National Scholastic
Fraternity of Beta Gamma Sigma, 1974
Hobbies: dancing, music
Address: 35 Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Telephone: 682811.
Name: EKONG, Elizabeth Christopher

Home Town: Ikot Obong Edong, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area
Education: Cornellia Connelly College, Afaha Oku, Uyo, 1953-57, School of Nursing,
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Career: nurse, later assistant chief nursing officer, appointed commissioner for Health, Cross
River State, 1984
Hobbies: lawn tennis, gardening
Name: EKONG, Engineer Edem John

Profession: Civil/structural Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Eng, MNSE, MIPON
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 4, 1952; Ikot Ide Akpakpan
Home Town: Ikot Ide Akpakpan; Ibesikpo-Asutan LGA
Education: St. Peters Primary School, Mbiereba, Akpawat; Lutheran High School, Obot Idim,
Ibesikpo-Asutan lga, 1970-74; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-80
Career: Structural Engineer, Amana Consulting Engineers, Lagos, 1981-84; director of Works
Department University of Uyo, Uyo, since 1984; masterminded rural electricity and primary
school education in the village
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers; Council for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria; United Friends Club of Nigeria, founder and president for 13 years
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Graduating Student, Lutheran High School, Obot Idim,
1974
Hobbies: sea-side visit, keyboard playing
Telephone: 085-204301, 08024299199, 08063331960, 08022912851.
Name: EKONG, Gabriel

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, FCIM
Home Town: Itu
Education: Lutheran High School, Obot Idim. 1954-58; South-West London College. 1965-68,
University of Paris, France, 1971-72
Career: Marketing Assistant British Railway. London, 1969-70; European Coordinator, Institute
of Marketing, Paris, France, 1973-74; Marketing manager, Conoco Ltd, London, 1975-82;
Career Adviser, African Students Centre, London, 1979-82; Management Consultant, BMC
Consultants, London, 1979-82; Part-time Lecturer, Polytechnic of Central London, 1980-82;
Marketing Manger, Sunshine Batteries Limited, Ikot Ekpene, 1984-85; Commercial Manager,
Qua Steel Products Limited, Eket, 1986; executive director, Intact Markets Services, since 1978;
director, Akwa Hotels Limited, Uyo, 1995-96
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Nigerian Marketing Association, Akwa Ibom State;
British Institute of Management, 1978; Chartered Institute of Marketing, London; Institute of
Business Education, London.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Definition of Marketing Teams, 1984
Hobbies: writing, translation (French and English), tennis.
Address: 7, Afia Etoi Street, P.O. Box 800, Uyo.
Name: EKONG, Joe Efiong Udo

Date (& Place) of Birth: July 26, 1935, Uyo
Education: Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Enugu, 1955-57, University
College, Ibadan, 1957-61, University of Paris, France
Career: served in Nigerian Embassy, Bamako, 1965-66, Nigerian Embassy, Kinshasa, 1966-67,
Nigerian High Commission, Accra, 1968-70, assistant executive secretary of the OAU at the UN,
1970-72, minister/counsellor and head of Chancery, Permanent Mission to the UN, 1972-76,
charge d'affaires, later minister, Nigerian Embassy, Vienna, 1976-77, consul general, Nigerian
Consulate, Hamburg, 1977-78, deputy director, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1978-81,
acting high commissioner to UK, 1981, ambassador to Venezuela, 1981-84
Hobbies: photography, music.
Name: EKONG, Prof Donald Effiong Udo

Profession: Chemist, educationist
Date of Brit December 31, 1933
Education: University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, Nigeria, 1952-57,
Heidelberg University, West Germany, 1957-62
Career: lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1963, appointed
professor of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, 1971, founding principal, Calabar Campus,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1973-75, founding principal, University College, Port
Harcourt, Nigeria, 1975-77, founding vice-chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, 1977-82,
visiting professor, Department of Chemistry, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, 1982-
83, founding vice-chancellor, University of Cross River, Uyo, Nigeria, 1983-87, appointed
secretary-general, African Universities Association, Accra, Ghana, since 1987; chairman, Joint
Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), 1979-82, editor, Journal of West African Science
Association, 1968-74; president, Chemical Society of Nigeria, 1979-82, UNESCO Panel,
International Organisation for Chemistry in Development, 1979, elected vice-president, 1981,
WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Traditional Medicine, 1981
Recognitions & Achievements: many articles in national and international scientific journals
Name: EKONG, Professor Ekong Edem

Profession: Rural sociologist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
Home Town: Mbikpong; Ikot Edim Ibesikpo LGA
Education: Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, 1959-63; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1965-
67; University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife, 1968-70; 1970-72; University
of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, 1972-75.
Career: Science Tutor, Lutheran High School, Ikot Ekpene, 1964; Science Tutor, Imam
Secondary School, Mbioto, 1964-65; Science tutor, St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1968; Science
Tutor, Holy Family College, Aba, 1970; Research assL, Department of Sociology, University of
Wisconsin, Madison, USA, 1973-74; Lecturer II, Department of Agricultural Extensions and
Rural Sociology, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1975-77;
Lecturer 1, 1977-79; Senior Lecturer, 1979-82; Reader, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
1982-85; visiting Scholar/Head, Department of Sociology, University of Cross River State, Uyo,
1984-85; professor, Rural Sociology/Head, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural
Sociology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, since 1985; professor/Head, Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, University of Cross River State, Uyo, 1988-90; Acting Dean,
Faculty of Business Administration, University of Cross River State, Ikot Osurua Campus, 1990-
91; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, since 1995;
Faculty Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1975-76; Committee on Manpower
Training Services Committee, 1976-80; Faculty of Research Committee, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, 1977-78; Department of Agricultural Extension, 1978-90; Admission and
Scholarship Committee, Post-graduate School, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1983-84;
Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, 1983-86; chairman Senate Ad-Hoc Committee
on Practical Production Activity, Cross River State University, Calabar, 1984-85; Curriculum
Planning Committee, 1984-85; External Examiner, Department of Sociology, University of
Calabar, 1991 Committee of Deans, University of Uyo, 1991-92; External Examiner,
Department of Sociology, University of Port Harcourt, 1991-93; member Advisory Council,
Akwa Ibom State Women's Commission, 1993
Institutional Membership: Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, Uyo chapter,
1990-93; American Rural Sociological Association; International Rural Sociological
Association, Nigerian Rural Sociological Association; Nigerian Anthropological and
Sociological Association
Recognitions & Achievements: Eastern Nigerian Scholarship Award, 1965-67; Federal
Government Scholarship Award, 1968-70; Obafemi Awolowo University Studentship Award,
1970-72; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), USAID Scholar, 1972-75;
Kellog Travel fellow, 1980. Publication: Evaluating Development: The Case Of Western
Nigeria, 1977; Sociology Of The Ibibio, Calabar, Scholars Press, 1983; Sociology of Rural
Nigeria, Jumak Press, 1987.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, music; office: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of
Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Akwa Ibom State
Address: 10, Mbikpong Ikot Obom Road, Mbikpong Ikot Idim, Ibesikpo, P.O. Box 17, Obot
Idim Spo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: EKOP, Dr Albert Charles

Profession: Surgeon
Home Town: Nto Obio Ekop
Education: St Patricks Practising School, Urua Inyang, 1943-50, Holy Family College, Abak,
1951-55, St Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, 1956-57, University of Ibadan, 1958-63, Royal College
of Surgeons, London, 1970-71, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1971-72
Career: house officer, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, 1963-64, senior house
officer, 1964-65, registrar in Surgery, 1965-67, major, Nigerian Army Medical Corps, 1967-70,
senior casualty officer, Royal Northern Hospital, London, 1971, senior registrar in Surgery,
UCH, Ibadan, 1972-73, consultant surgeon, St Margaret's Hospital, Calabar, 1974-75, senior
consultant surgeon, 1976-78, appointed chief consultant surgeon, St Margaret's Hospital,
February 1978
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, 1972, fellow, West African
College of Surgeons, 1973; Pax Romana, knight of the Catholic Church
Hobbies: current affairs, tennis, badminton
Address: B2/9 GRA, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 087-222094 or 087-222409
Name: EKPA, Ibanga Nyong Ekpa

Home Town: Ikot Esia, Oku Iboku, Itu
Education: Presbyterian School, Itu, 1951-58, Boys' Vocational School, Itu, 1959, Teachers'
Training College, Calabar, 1962-63, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-73
Career: Information officer, Cross River State, 1974-75, head, Department of Government,
College of Education, Uyo, 1975-76, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, Area Planning Committee,
Itu, head, Department of Government, School of Arts and Science, Uyo, 1979, chairman, Local
Government Service Commission, Cross River State, 1980-83
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1979-83, former state Vice
Executive Chairman, NPN
Hobbies: lawn tennis, swimming, hunting
Address: A2/20 GRA, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EKPE, Dr. Effiong Okon

Profession: Lecturer
Institutional Membership: M.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 23, 1948; Ibiaku Issiet
Home Town: Ibiaku Issiet; Uruan LGA
Education: Methodist Primary School Ituk Mbang, Akwa Ibom State, 1952-59; Methodist Boy's
High School, Oron, 1961-65, 1966-68; Universita Degli Studi di, Perugia, Italy, 1976-82;
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1995-98
Career: chairman Caretaker Committee, Nigerian Railway Corporation; Uruan Local
Government Area Chapter, 1992-93; Lecturer I, University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom; currently,
senior Lecturer; National Co-ordinator, Research Project, on Cassava, since 1989
Institutional Membership: Agricultural Society of Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading and travelling
Address: No.9 Ibanga Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; Ibiaku Issiet, Uruan Local Government
Area.
Name: EKPE, Udofot J.

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D
Home Town: Ikot Abasi
Education: Kalahari National College, Buguma, Rivers State, 1962-66; University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Osun State, 1973-76; University of Wales, Cardiff, UK,
1986
Career: Lecturer 11,College of Education, Uyo, 1976-77; Lecturer II, Advanced Teachers'
College, Akwanga, Nassarawa State, 1977-79; Lecturer II, University of Calabar, 1979-85;
Lecturer 1, 1985; Senior Lecturer, 1989-93; assistant professor University of Calabar, 1992-96;
deputy Vice Executive Chairman, (Administration), University of Calabar, Cross River State,
2000; Chemical Society of Nigeria, Mining and Geosciences Society
Recognitions & Achievements: University of Ife Scholar, 1973-75; Commonwealth Scholar,
Association of Commonwealth Universities, London, 1981-83.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis, football
Address: 3, Home Farm Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKPEBU, Ambassador (Professor) Lawrence Baraebibai

Profession: Academic, diplomat, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MPA, M.A., Ph.D
Home Town: Okoloba, Sabagreia
Education: Opokuma Group School, Opokuma, 1943-45; Reverend Proctor Memorial School,
Kaiama, 1946-48; Ahmadiyya High School, Lagos, 1950-53; Harvard University, 1956-60;
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, 1960-62;
Harvard University, 1962-65.
Career: Director, Student Affairs, World University Service Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA,
1964-65; Senior Staff, Lectures, Seminars, International Relations, Boston Area International
Students, 1965; Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1965-69; and 1975;
commissioner Finance; Executive Council, Rivers Sate, 1969-74; commissioner, Economic
Development and Reconstruction, Rivers State, 1974-75; Information, 1974-75; Foreign Policy
Adviser, Murtala Mohammed/Obasanjo regime; Nigerian Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary to Cote D'Ivoire, 1984-91; Centre for International Affairs, Harvard University,
1976-79; member Executive Board, Pan African Journal, Editorial Board, The Quarterly Journal
of Administration; Associate Editor member, Board of Advisers, Alternatives, a journal of world
policy, New York and New Delhi; Pro-Chancellor/ chairman of Council, Rivers State University
of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, since 1994.
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1968,
Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1970-75, Nigerian Political
Science Association, American Society of International Law, since 1962; International Political
Science Association since 1968; World Order Model (Peace Research), New York and New
Delhi (headquarters), since 1978.
Recognitions & Achievements: Harvard Graduation Prize: Francis Burr, June 1960, for
remarkable qualities of character, leadership, scholarship and athletic ability, Princeton
University Scholarship, first African and Black recipient since the establishment of the prize,
Brooks Emeny Fellow, 1960-62; Readers Digest Research Award, 1964; African American
Institute Scholar, 1958; Rockefeller Foundation Teaching Award, 1966, Grand Order of the
Republic of Cote D'Ivoire, 1991. Publication: Zaire and The African Revolution, University
Press, Ibadan, 1989; South Africa: The Last Imperial Outpost, Malthouse Press. Lagos, 1991; co-
author, Africa, America and the United Nation, Three Views University USA, No. 10, 1961;
Major Issues for a New Nigerian Foreign Policy, African Statesman, volume 1, no. Ill, 1966;
Cohesion and Fragmentation in African Politics: The Minorities and the Nigerian Crisis, Social
Science Conference of the University of East Africa, Makere University Kampala, Uganda 1966-
69; The Urgent Search for Real Alternatives to War: Two Perspectives from the Third World,
Transition. Vol. iv, no. 3, November 1979; An African Perspective On Us, USSR. China Arms
Policies, Alternatives, A Journal of World Policy, vol. 6, no. 1980; Le Nigeria: Une Grande
Puissance Economique, Fratenise Hebdomaine, No. 1542, 1988; Co-founder, African
Scholarship Programme of American Universities, 1960s and 1970s
Hobbies: Reading, farming, fishing, sports
Address: 1, Apara Road, GRA II, Port Harcourt.
Name: EKPECHI, Samuel Chiobi

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Ogidi
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Ogidi, 1939-46, Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1947-51, Holborn College of Law, London, 1963-66, Nigerian Law
Career: called to the Bar, Lagos, 1967, Biafra Law School, 1968 (Diploma in Law, 1968);
assistant lecturer, Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1970-75, in private legal practice, Anya,
Ekpechi and Company (Solicitors); legal adviser, National Party of Nigeria, Ogidi Chapter,
1981-83.
Hobbies: farming, lawn tennis, reading, snooker, table tennis
Address: 45 Amechi Street, Achara Layout, PO Box 2531, Enugu, Anambra State.
Telephone: 256221.
Name: EKPEKUREDE, Francis

Date (& Place) of Birth: April 8, 1954; Ororekpe
Home Town: Okpe
Education: Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongida Ora, Edo State, 1967-73; University of
Lagos, 1976-79; Nigerian Law School, Lagos. 1979-80
Career: Teacher, 1974-76; Legal Adviser, Nigeria Police Force. 1980-81; assistant Registrar,
Companies, Federal Ministry of Commerce and Tourism, 1981-92; Private Legal Practice, 1992-
94; chairman, Okpe lga., Delta State, 1994-96; Legal Practice, since 1996
Institutional Membership: Charle president, Rotary Club of Garki, Abuja
Hobbies: philanthropy
Name: EKPENYONG, Chief Asuquo
Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, FCIB
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 4, 1948: Asang-Eniong
Home Town: Asang Eniong; Odukpani LGA
Education: Presbyterian School, Creek Town, Calabar, 1953-56; Presbyterian School,
Appiapum, Obubra, 1957-60; Presbyterian College, IdiDeputy 1963-66; School of Accounting,
Glasgow, Scotland, 1970-72: University of Ibadan, 1987-88; University of Ibadan, 1982-84
Career: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1970-75; Mercantile Bank of Nigeria, 1976-90; Equity and
Investment Company Ltd, 1990-97; currently, md/ ceo, Davandy Finance and Securities Ltd
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Chartered Institute of Bankers; Nigerian
Institute of Management; Institute of Chartered Accountants; Calabar Sports Club; People's
Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Graduating Student in Law relating to banking;
Distinction in Finance for Foreign trade, Chartered Institute of Bankers, London; Ada-Ldaha Ke
Eburutu, 1983; Efuk Eyo Eniong Abatim, 1983
Hobbies: Jogging
Address: 118, Marian Road ext: Parliamentary Village Road, Calabar
Telephone: 087-231006, 232629.
Name: EKPENYONG, Dr. Jonah B.

Profession: University teacher, civil servant
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A., M.A., Ph.D
Home Town: Uruan
Education: Howard University, Washington DC, USA, 1971-74; San Francisco State
University, USA, 1975-76; The Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, USA, 1979, Florida
State University, USA, 1981-86.
Career: Staff, St. Vincent's School, Oti, Oron, Akwa Ibom State; Teaching assistant, Florida
State University, Tallahassee, USA, 1981-86; Lecturer, Alabama and M University, Huntsville,
USA, 1986-87; Lecturer, University of Calabar, Cross River State, 1987-93; Sub Dean, Faculty
of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, 1991-93; director National Orientation Agency, Uyo,
1993-96; Nigerian Port Authority, Calabar, since 1996
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Political Science Association, American Political Science
Association, International Studies Association, USA.
Recognitions & Achievements: Phi Sigma Alpha Award, Howard University, Washington DC,
USA, 1977; James B. Grubb Scholarship, San Francisco State University, USA, 1977;
Department of Political Science Scholarship, Florida State University, USA, 1981-86; Certificate
of Merit, Sports Lovers Social Club of Nigeria, Publication: National Development In Nigeria:
The Executive Phenomenon; Constitutionalism And National Development In Nigeria, Ibadan
1990; Towards Redefining The Role of Top Bureaucrats in Nigeria: Institutional Disabilities and
Critical Policy Issues; Three Decades of Public Administration in Nigeria, Nigeria Political
Science Association, Ibadan, 1990; The Foundation for a Workable Democracy in Nigeria;
Institutions and Processes of Democratisation in Nigeria, Nigerian Political Science Association,
Ibadan
Hobbies: tennis, football
Name: EKPENYONG, Efiong Esang

Home Town: Ikot Nkim, Uyo
Education: Ikot Nkim Primary School, 1948-54, Qua Iboe Mission Secondary School, Etinan,
1955-59, Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1960-61, University of Ibadan, 1962-65
Career: graduate research assistant, Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, 1965-66,
administrative officer, Federal Government, Nigeria, 1966-67, loans administrator, Eastern
Nigerian Government, 1967-68, administrative officer, South Eastern State, July-December
1968, senior divisional officer, 1968-72, secretary to Public Accounts Committee, May-
November 1972, deputy secretary, Executive Council, Cross River State, November 1972, later
appointed permanent secretary, Health Services Management Board, Cross River State
Hobbies: photography, reading
Address: Ikot Nkim, Nung Udoe, PA Uyo, Cross River State.
Name: EKPENYONG. Dr Thomas Essien

Academic & Professional Qualifications: PhD
Education: higher studies in Agriculture, Plant Genetics and Nutritional Biochemistry (Diploma
in Tropical Agriculture)
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1969-75, teaching assistant, College of Agriculture,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 1975-78, appointed senior lectur_er,
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, 1978; livestock studies consultant, Niger
Delta Basin Development Authority
Name: EKPEYONG, Kingsley Effiong

Profession: civil servant, public administrator
Home Town: Obio Usiere, Eniong Abatim
Education: Primary School Obio Usiere Enong, Cross River State, 1953-60; Teacher Training
College, Oku Iboku, Akwa Ibom State, 1963-64; Government College, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
1969-71; College of Education, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, 1972-75; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1979-82.
Career: Teacher, Presbyterian Primary School, Ewe Street, Uyo, 1965-72; Teacher, Hope
Waddell Training Institute, Calabar, 1975-77; Teacher, Teacher Training College, Ikot Ansa,
Calabar, 1977; Sports Administrator, 1986-97; Principal Education Officer, Ministry of
Education, Calabar, 1988-89; Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Calabar, 1990-92;
Area Inspector, Area Education Office, Calabar, 1993-94; Executive secretary, Cross River State
Scholarship Board, since 1996; Retired from the Services of the Cross River State Scholarship
Board
Institutional Membership: National Association of Physical and Health Education, 1982;
National Republican Convention, Ogoja, 1990; Calabar Sports Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Etubom Ufok lya-Fiakdise Onoyomlya Nya in Obio Usiere
Eniong-Abatim, Cross River State
Hobbies: sports, farming, reading
Address: 1, Uwanse Close Market Crescent, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKPENYONG, Mr. Duke
Profession: administrator, consultant
Education: Ireti Primary School Ikoyi, Lagos, 1976; Federal Government College Ijanikin,
Lagos. 1982; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, 1985; Lagos Business School, Pan
African University, 2003; IESE Business School, University of Navarre, Barcelona, 2003; Radio
Frequency Systems, Hanover, Germany, 2003; Novoquest Limited, 2004.
Career: National Youths Service Corp, Galaxy Communications, 1988-89; Manager
Client/Media Services, End-Point Advertising, Surulere, Lagos, 1990-92; Treasury Officer, later
Head, Banking Operations, Empire Trust Savings and Loans Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos,
1993-95; Special assistant to md, Bedding Holdings Limited, Ikeja, 1995; SystemSpecs Ltd.,
Obalende, Lagos; Sales Manager, 1996-97; Senior Solutions Adviser, Group Head, Banks and
other Financial Institutions, 1997-2002; Principal Solutions Adviser, Group Head,
Conglomerates, Oil and Gas, 2003; Head, Business Development, Philips Project Centre,
Victoria Island, Lagos, 2003-2005; general manager/ceo; Postal Innovations and System
Limited, Mailsafe, Ikeja, Lagos, since 2005
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Behaved Student, Federal Government College, Ijanikin,
1981
Hobbies: swimming, traveling, meeting people
Address: 7, Sunmola Street, Mende, Maryland, Lagos
Telephone: 08023020293, 08035350061; 2620632; 3200516-7
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:yongd30@yahoo.com"yongd30@yahoo.com
Name: EKPERE, Dr Johnson Avbiniovurue

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BS MS, PhD
Home Town: Orhokpor
Education: Urhobo College, Effurun, 1952-57, Western Illinois University, Macomh, Illinois,
USA, 1962-63, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1963-66, University
of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1970-73
Career: agricultural officer, 1968, lecturer, 1969, appointed senior lecturer, Agricultural
Extension, University of Ibadan, 1975
Institutional Membership: council member, West African Science Association
Recognitions & Achievements: Okakuro of Orhokpor
Hobbies: hockey, soccer, music, reading, photography
Address: Block 3, Flat 4, Parry Road, University of Ibadan Campus, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: EKPETE, Professor Dennis Mkpalata

Home Town: Mgbowo-Awgu
Education: St John's School, Mgbowo-Agwu, 1942-49, Government College, Umuahia, 1949-
55, University College, Ibadan, 1955-60, Imperial College of Science and Technology,
University of London, England, 1960-63 (Diploma of Imperial College, 1963)
Career: lecturer, 1963, senior lecturer, 1970, reader, 1974, dean, 1975 and later professor,
Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976, also
acting vice-chancellor, 1977, commissioner for Agriculture and Food Production, Anambra
State, October 1979, later commissioner for Industries, Anambra State until 1983, detained,
January-December 1984, released, January 1985; University of Nigeria Senate Research Grants
Committee since 1978
Institutional Membership: International Soil Science Society
Recognitions & Achievements:
Hobbies: Reading, hockey.
Name: EKPIWHRE, Chief (Mrs) Grace

Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc, mni
Home Town: Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA
Education: Our Lady of Apostles School, Ijebu-Ode; Federal Government College Warri;
University of Lagos, 1972; Certificate in Management and Fisheries Technology, Hull, England
U.K, 1979; National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos
Career: Civil Servant; director Women Affairs, Governor's Office, Bendel State, 1990;
permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Delta State, permanent
secretary, Ministry of Works & Housing, Asaba; Head of Service, Delta State Government,
presently minister: of Science and Technology
Recognitions & Achievements: JP
Hobbies: travelling, cooking, singing
Name: EKPO, Chief (Dr.) Margaret Udo

Profession: home economist, designer, political activist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CFR
Home Town: Creek Town, Calabar; Odukpani LGA
Education: Girls Institute, Creek Town, Calabar, 1926-31; Edgerly Commercial College,
Calabar, 1933-1934; Rathime School of Domestic Economics Dublin, Ireland, UK, 1946-48.
Career: Taught at Girl's Institute, Creek Town, Calabar, St. George's School, Aba, and the
Aman Great Aim School, Aba; teacher, Holy Trinity School, Calabar, 1934-35; Domestic
Science Teacher, St. Michael's School, Aba, Imo State, (now Abia State), 1935-45, Founder and
Proprietor, Windsor Domestic Science and Sewing Institute, Aba, 1948-66; nominated member,
House of Chiefs, Eastern Region, 1954; Governing Council of the Yakubu Gowon Centre,
Obong's Council of Chiefs, Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics' of Nigeria, Institute of
Governance and Social Research, Nigerian Delegation, Constitutional Conferences, London and
Lagos, 1953, 1957, 1958 and 1959; House of Assembly, Eastern Region, 1960-66; Women
Representative, World Women's International Domestic Federation Conference, Moscow, USSR
now Soviet Russia, 1963; Political Detainee, 1966-70; Proprietor and Instructor, Mary's
Boutique, Lagos, 1971; Government Secondary School, Henshaw Town Old Students
Association, Calabar; Parliament, Aba Urban North, 1960-66.
Institutional Membership: Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ); defunct National
Council of Nigerian Citizens, 1948-66; Life Patron, National Council of Women Societies,
Grand Patron, Cross River State Women in Politics, life patron. Women in Nigeria (WIN).
Recognitions & Achievements: Honoury Doctorate Degree of Letters (D.Litt) Honours Causa
by the University of Calabar, April 8, 1995, Certificate of honour, Home Economics Teachers
Association of Nigeria (HETAN), 1996; Officer of the Order of the Niger, 1992 and Commander
of the Federal Republic Nigeria; First African Woman by the African Women International Club,
1994; Canaan City Club, Winner Karis Award by The Household of God 2001; The Federal
Government named the Calabar Airport after her, 2001; Publication: European Women As I See
Them A pamphlet, Magaret Ekpo Lioness in Nigerian Politics, by Dr. Stella Effah-Attoe and
Solomon Jaja's lectures Dept of History
Hobbies: photography, sports, reading
Address: Creek Town, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EKPO, Dr. Alphonsus Ufen

Profession: psychiatrist, university teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: MD, D.P.M, FMC, PSYCH, FWACP
Home Town: Ikot Abasi
Education: St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1956-60; Higher Institute of Medicine, Sofia
University, Bulgaria, 1964-71; University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Career: Clerk/senior Clerk, Central Bank of Nigeria, Lagos, 1961-64; Medical Officer 1, Island
Maternity and General Hospital, Lagos, 1972; Medical Officer II, Neuropsychiatric Hospital,
Yaba, Lagos, 1973; Clinical assistant/senior House Officer, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Scotland,
1973-76; senior Registrar/Consultant, Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, 1979-87; Associate
Lecturer, (Psychiatry), Medical School, University of Calabar, 1980-87; Chief Medical
Officer/director, Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Uyo 1988-90; director general, Ministry
of Health, Uyo, 1990-94; presently, senior Lecturer, Psychiatry, Medical School, University of
Calabar; Vice Executive Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State branch,
1984-85; Board of Trustees, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, 1986-90; Akwa Ibom State
representative, Nigerian Medical Council, Lagos, 1988-90; vice-president, Association of
Psychiatrists in Nigeria, 1989-90; Akwa Ibom State Representative, Management Board,
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. 1991-94; Faculty Board of Psychiatry, Post-graduate
Medical College, Nigeria, since 1986; chairman, St. Luke's Hospital Management Committee,
Anua, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, since 1996.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; Association of Psychiatrists in
Nigeria; National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Obom Ikpa Nnung Assang, 1991. Knight of St.
Christopher, Anglican Communion, 1995; Publication: Has several articles in national and
international journals
Hobbies: table tennis, gardening, reading, football, listening to music
Address: Plot 74, Unit G, Ewet Housing Estate, P.O. Box 1489, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Name: EKPO, Friday Joshua

Home Town: Eket
Education: Etinan Institute, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ibadan, Leeds
College of Commerce, England, University of Manchester, England
Career: senior auditor, Pannel Fitzpatrick and Company, Lagos, senior auditor, Aubrey,
Rothburn, Royce and Company, Manchester, manager of Accounts, later chief accountant,
Mercantile Bank of Nigeria, assistant general manager, later general manager, Mercantile Bank
of Nigeria, appointed deputy chief executive and deputy managing director, Mercantile Bank of
Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants, fellow, Chartered
Certified Accountants
Name: EKPO, Major-General Eyo Okon (rtd.)

Profession: lawyer, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, GCON, LL.B
Home Town: Calabar
Education: St. George's School, Aba; Duke Town School, Calabar; Eko Secondary School,
Lagos, 1948; Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar; Officer Cadets Training, Royal West
African Frontier Force Training School. Teshie, Ghana, 1957, Eaton Hill, United Kingdom,
1958; Joint Services Staff College, United Kingdom, 1967; Royal College of Defence Studies,
United Kingdom, 1973; University of Lagos
Career: West African Frontier Force, 1948; Second Lieutenant, Royal West African Frontier
Force, 1958; Platoon Commander, 3rd Battalion, 1960-61; United Nations Peace-Keeping Force,
Congo, 1961; Second-in-Command, 2nd and 5th Infantry Battalions, Nigerian Army; Deputy
assistant Adjutant/Quartermaster-General, Nigerian, Army Headquarters, 1961; Commanding
Officer, 5th Battalion, 1966; Military Secretary/Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Lagos,
1967; Major-General, Nigerian Army, 1971; Federal Commissioner for Agriclture, 1975; retired
from the Nigerian Army, 1975; Magistrate/Senior Magistrate, Cross River State Judiciary,
Odukpani.
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic, 1982; Grand Commander of the
Order of the Niger, 1986
Address: Treshi Lodge, Diamond Hill, Calabar, Cross River State
Name: EKPO, Moses Frank

Profession: Journalist, property administrator
Home Town: Ikot Obiodo, Abak
Education: Government School, Abak, 1949-54; Holy Family College, Abak, 1955-59; the
London Polytechnic, 1961-62; University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, 1964; World
Intellectual Property Academy, Geneva, 1994; United States Patent Academy, Virginia, USA.
1997
Career: Proof-Reader/ Reporter, Daily Express, 1960-62; Senior Reporter, Daily Times and
Morning Post, 1962-63; Senior Reporter, West African Pilot, 1963; Senior Reporter and Staff
Correspondent, Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service, 1963-64; News Editor, Eastern Nigeria
Broadcasting Service, 1964-66; Editor, Nigerian Chronicle, 1970-74; Sole Administrator and
General Manager, Cross Riser State Newspaper Corporation, 1975-78; Chief Information
Officer, Cross River State, 1978-79; Chief Public Relations Officer, Cross River State
Government, 1979-82; acting Federal Director of Information, 1982; director, Nigerian
Information Service Centre, Washington DC, 1983-84; Nigerian Information Service Centre,
London, 1984-85; War Against Indiscipline, 1985-86; commissioner, Information, Social
Development, Youth, Sports and Culture, Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State, 1986-87, 1987-
88; Director Nigerian Copyright Council. 1989-96; Director-General Nigerian Copyright
Commission, since 1996; part-time correspondent, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1963-66,
1970-78; part-time Correspondent, Voice of America, 1963-66. 1970-78, part-time
correspondent, Voice of Germany, 1963-66, 1970-78; external examiner, Nigerian Institute of
Public Relations, since 1990; consultant, World Intellectual Property Organisation, since 1991;
member Task force on Reorganisation, Federal Government Press, 1995
Institutional Membership: fellow Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, British Institute of
Management, World Intellectual Property Academy, United States Patent Academy; member
Nigeria Union of Journalists. British Institute of Public Relations, British Institute of Journalists,
associate, Institute of British Cinematographers; associate American Institute of Newspaper
Publishers
Recognitions & Achievements: Man of the Year, American Biographical Institute
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, reading, biographies, sports
Address: 2a, Temple Road, Ikoyi. Lagos
Name: EKPO, Professor Akpan H.

Profession: university teacher, economist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D, FNES
Home Town: Etinan
Education: United Christian Secondary School, Lagos, 1966-71; Howard University,
Washington DC, USA, 1973-76; 1979-81; University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1981-83.
Career: Managing Director Calabar Investment Company, Calabar. 1988-90; visiting professor,
University of Zimbabwe, Harare, 1990-92, Dean, Management, University of Abuja, Federal
Capital Territory, 1992-94; professor Head, Department of Economics, University of Uyo, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State, 1994-95; vice-chancellor University of Uyo, since 2000; chairman, National
Action Committee Against Apartheid, Uyo, 1989-90; member Akwa Ibom State Economic
Advisory Committee. Uyo, 1993-94; consultant to several domestic and international Research
Agencies; Presently, Vice-chancellor, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Economic Society; member Royal economic
Society, Nigerian Statistical Association, Nigerian Political Science Association; Council
member, West African Economic Association; Council member American Economic
Association; associate editor, West African Economic Association
Recognitions & Achievements: Cited for Academic Excellence, International Students
Association, Howard University, USA, 1976; Listed in Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges, Washington DC, USA, 1975.
Hobbies: table tennis, reading, humanitarian work
Name: EKPO, Valentine Ufot

Home Town: Ikot Ubo Akama
Education: St Anthony's Catholic School, Ikot Ubo Akama, 1948-53, St Paul's Commercial
School, Aba, 1950-53, Rapid Results College, 1954-60
Career: Local Government Council, Ikot Abasi, managing director, Vaco Ltd, Port Harcourt,
elected member, House of Representatives for Ikot Abasi 1, 1979-83
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong
Hobbies: fishing, football
Address: Ikot Ubo Akama, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EKPU, Ray

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA. M.Sc.
Home Town: Ukanafun
Education: Ibibio State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1960-64; Holy Family College, Abak, 1966-68;
University of Lagos, 1970-73; Indiana State University, Bloomington, USA, 1977.
Career: Information Officer, Sokoto, 1973-74, Features Editor, Nigerian Chronicle, Calabar,
1974-76; Acting Editor, Sunday Chronicle, Calabar, 1976-77; Editor, Nigerian Chronicle,
Calabar, 1977-80; Editor, Sunday Times, 1980-1982; Editor, Business Times, 1982; chairman
Editorial Board, Concord Newspapers, 1982-84; Co-founder, Executive Editor, Newswatch
Magazine, 1985; Deputy Editor-in-Chief Deputy Chief Executive, Newswatch, 1985-1986;
Editor-in-Chief/ceo. Newswatch 1986-94; Chief Executive, Newswatch Communications Ltd.
since 1994; Director Yadara Nigeria Limited; Director Lastop Ltd; chairman Nigeria Union of
Journalists, Cross River State Chapter, 1976-77
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Guild of Editors; vice-president, Commonwealth
Journalists Association, since 1987; general-secretary, Newspaper Proprietors Association of
Nigeria; president Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria , 2002; Treasurer, Nigerian
Chapter of the International Press Institute, 1999; Nigeria Union of Journalists; member African
Rights and Humanity; African Board of Advisors on Human Rights; Nigerian Alliance for Child
Survival: International Press Institute
Recognitions & Achievements: International Editor of the Year, World Press Review, New
York, 1987; The Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award, 1988; Jaycee International in
Sydney, Australia. 1988
Hobbies: sports, travelling
Name: EKPU, Rt Rev Dr Patrick Ebosele

Academic & Professional Qualiifcation: MA, DD
Home Town: Uromi, Ishan Division
Education: Government School, Uromi, 1939-42, Catholic School, Benin City, 1943-47, St
Theresa's Minor Seminary, Ibadan, 1951-55, St Paul's Major Seminary, Benin City, 1955-56,
Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul, Ibadan, 1957-63, Boston College, USA, 1968-69, Boston
University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1969-71
Career: curate, Iyeko via Parish, Benin West Division, 1963, administrator, St Augustine's
Parish, Ibusa, 1964, co-adjudicator bishop of Benin with the right of succession, 1971,
consecrated Catholic bishop of Benin, July 1973
Hobbies: Reading, photography, lawn tennis
Address: Bishop's House, Airport Road, PO Box 35, Benin, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: EKPUNOBI, Rev. (Dr.) Canon Emmanuel Chukwuka

Profession: Priest, Lecturer, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, Ed, M.S.Ed, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 5, 1946; Obosi
Home Town: Obosi; Idemili North LGA
Education: Central School, Obosi, practicing School, NISE; Ika Grammar School, Agbo, 1960-
65; Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1966-67, 70; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1971-74; University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976-80; Oxford University, U.K. 1983-84
Career: Junior fellow, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-80; research fellow CUDIMAL,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1980; Lecturer, College of Education, Akwa, 1981-91; Lecturer,
Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugba, since 1991; currently, Reader, Department of
Christian Religious Studies, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsigbe; Part time Rector, Saint
Paul's University College Awka
Institutional Membership: member National Association of Bible Knowledge Teachers;
Curriculum Association of America, 1977-80; Association of Christian Teachers Association,
Britain, 1984
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: A handbook for Teaching Religion and Morals in
Nigerian School and Colleges, Kaduna, Baraka, 1982; The Joy of Fasting, Ibadan Su Press,
1986; Welcome to Theology, Awka, Goshen, 1999; many other books and journal articles
Hobbies: praying, reading, preaching
E-mail: maekpunobi@usa.net
Name: EKUKINAM, Asumoh Ete

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, MBA
Home Town: Afaha, Ikot Ekpene
Education: Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1950-53, Atlanta University, Georgia,
USA, 1953-55, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, USA, 1955-56
Career: Lecturer, Department of Economics and Business, Shaw University, Raleigh, North
Carolina, USA, 1956-58, research assistant, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 1960-61, deputy
director of Research, CBN, 1964-65, director of Research, CBN, 1966-72, vicexecutive-
chairman and later chairman, Social and Economic Advisory Committee to the Governor of
South Eastern State, 1967-68, Petroleum Advisory Board, deputy managing director, Nigerian
Security Printing and Minting Company Limited (NSPMC), 1972-75, appointed federal
commissioner for Finance, 1975-77, promoted managing director and chief executive,
NSPMC, 1981, retired from NSPMC, 1984, chairman, Cornerstone Press Limited, 1984,
managing director, Associated Trust Investment and Finance Limited, 1984; fellow, Economic
Development Institute of the World Bank, 1962
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: Planning for Economic Development of Nigeria
(1959), The Central Bank and the Nigerian Economy (1967) and others, including many articles
on banking and development in national and international journals
Address: Plot No. 16, Okupe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria
Name: EKUNDARE, Professor Richard Olufemi

Profession: Economist, lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MA, BCL
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: Ilesha Grammar School, 1945-50, Fourah Bay College, Freetown, 1953-54, King's
College, University of Durham, England, 1954-57, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford, England,
1970-71
Career: called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1964; lecturer, Economics, Nigerian College
of Arts, Science and Technology, 1958-62, lecturer, Economics, University of Ife, 1965-71,
senior lecturer, University of Ife, 1971-75, reader, University of Ife, 1975-76, appointed
professor of Economic History, University of Ife, January 1976
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: Marriage and Divorce under Yoruba Customary
Law (University of Ife Press, 1969), An Economic History of Nigeria: 1860-1960 (Methuen,
London, 1973)
Hobbies: Music, billiards
Name: EKUNDAYO, Jonson Olufemi Kayode
Profession: Banker, financial expert
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, FCIB
Career: Banking Executive. Nigerian Merchant Bank Limited, 1974-79; Operations Manager,
1978-79; Corporate Planning and Development Manager, 1979-80; Controller, Operations, 1980-
82; assistant general manager Operations, 1982-85; assistant general manager Corporate Finance,
1985-87; general manager Corporate Finance, First Inter-State Merchant Bank, 1987-89;
Managing Director/CEO Merchant Bank Ltd, 1989-94; executive-chairman Resort Securities and
Trust Ltd, since 1994
Institutional Membership: former president Chartered Institute of Bankers, vice-president,
Institute of Directors; Treasurer, Institute of Directors
Name: EKUNDAYO, Professor Johnson Adebola

Profession: biologist
Academic & Profession: al; Qualifications: BSc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 24, 1937, Ibillo
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1952-56, University of Ibadan, 1958-63, University of
Bristol, England, 1963-65
Career: Lecturer, Biology, 1965-70, senior lecturer, 1970-74, appointed professor of Biology,
University of Lagos, October 1974
Institutional Membership: Executive Committee, International Mycological Association since
1973.
Hobbies: photography, gardening
Address: No 2 Mbonu Ojike Close, University of Lagos Campus, Lagos.
Name: EKUWEM, Dr. Emmanuel

Profession: Telecommunications specialist
Home Town: Ibaka
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, UNESCO KTP, Triste, Italy
Career: Assistant Director Technical Services, Federal Ministry of Aviation; Principal
Investigator, International Telecomunication Union, Associate, UNESCO KTP, Consultant,
UNESCO (Nigeria Office), Regional Co-ordinator, Nigerian Universities Network, vice-
chairman Telecom International Ltd., currently vice-president, Nigerian Internet Group
Institutional Membership: fellow International Atomic Energy Agency
Recognitions & Achievements: National Productivity Order of Merit, Winner, Third World
Academy of Science Award; Obong Ifiok of Ibaka
Hobbies: surfing, music, sports
Name: EKWE, Hon. Igwebuike Uchenna

Profession: Trade unionist, politicians
Home Town: Mmaku; Agwu LGA
Career: Trade Unionist; member House of Representatives for Aninri/Agwu/Oji River Federal
Hobbies: workers welfare and social justice crusading
Address: Community School, Enugu, Mmaka, Awgu, Enugu State.
Name: EKWENIBE, Christopher Anananjo

Date (& Place) of Birth: December 29, 1930; Neni
Home Town: Aniocha
Education: St. John's Catholic School, Neni
Career: Chairman/Managing Director Ekwenibe and Sons Group and Companies
Recognitions & Achievements: Ichie Ezeani Chinyeluaku,The Nonwu of Nenij
Telephone: 046 21157, 210934
Name: EKWENSI, Cyprian Odiatu Duaka

Profession: Pharmacist, novelist, public relations consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Ph.C
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 26, 1921; Minna
Education: Government School, Jos, 1931-36; Government College, Ibadan, 1936-41; Higher
College, Yaba (now Yaba College of Technology), 1941-43; School of Forestry, Ibadan, 1942-
45; Achimota College, Gold Coast (now Ghana), 1943; School of Pharmacy, Yaba, 1947-49;
Chelsea School of Pharmacy, University of London, 1951-56; International Writing Programme,
School of Letters, University of Iowa, 1974.
Career: Teacher, Igbobi College, Yaba, 1947-49; Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, Lagos, 1949-
51; Pharmacist Superintendent, Nigerian Medical Services, 1956-57, Head of Features, Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria), Lagos. 1957-61; First
Nigerian Director Information, Federal Ministry of Information, 196I-67; Director - General
defunct Broadcasting Corporation of "Biafra," 1967-70; chairman former East Central Library
Board, 1972-75; Managing Director Star Printing and Publishing Company (Publishers of the
Star Group of Newspapers), 1975-79; Consultant, The Weekly Trumpet, The Daily News, The
Weekly Eagle, 1980-81; commissioner Information, Anambra State, 1983; Inventor of the word
WAI (War Against Indiscipline), 1984-85; Consultant on Information/Head of Research and
Projects Unit, 1984; Proprietor, East Niger Chemist and East Niger Trading Company; member
Board of Governors, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, 1985; Committee of Assessors,
Nigerian National Merit Award, 1986-88; chairman Anambra State Hospitals Management
Board, 1986-88; consultant, Life Magazine
Institutional Membership: Association of Nigerian Authors
Recognitions & Achievements: Winner of Dag Ham-marskjold International Award for
Literary Merit, 1966. Publication: Ikolo The Wrestler, Nelson, London, 1947; The Leopard's
Claw, Nelson, London, 1947; When Love Whispers, Tabansi Books, 1948; People of The City,
Andrew Dakers, London, 1954; Juju Rock, African University Press, Lagos, 1960; The Passport
of Mallam Ilia, Cambridge University Press, London, 1960; The Drummer Boy, University
Press, New York, 1960; An African Nights Entertainment, African University Press, Lagos,
1960; Jagua Nana, Heinemann, London, 1961; Burning Grass, Heinemman, London, 1962; Yaba
Roundabout Murder, Tortoise Series Books, Lagos, 1962; Trouble in Form Six, Cambridge
University Press, London, 1962; Beautiful Feathers, Hutchinson, London, 1963; The Great
Elephant Bird, Nelson, London, 1965; The Rain Maker and Other Stories, African University
Press, Lagos, 1965; The Boa Suitor, Nelson, London, 1966; Lokotown and Other Stories,
Heinemann, London, 1966; Iska, Hustchinson, London, 1966; Coal Camp Boy, Longman, 1973;
Samankwe In The Strange Forest, Longman, 1973; Samankwe and The Highway Robbers,
Evans, 1975; Rainbow-Tinted Scarf and Other Stories, Evans, 1975; Survive The Peace,
Heinemann, London, 1975; Motherless Baby, 1980; Divided We Stand, Fourth Dimension,
Enugu, 1980; Jagua Nana's Daughter, Spectrum Books, Ibadan, and Safari Book, UK, 1985; For
A Roll of Parchment, Heinemann, 1986; Restless City and Xmas Gold, Heinemann, London,
Behind The Convent Wall, Evans; Murder At Mile Two, Evans; Lagos Love Deal, Evans
Hobbies: Writing, travelling
Address: 12, Hill View, Box 317, Enugu, Enugu State.
Name: EKWERE, Engineer Effiong Udo

Profession: Civil Engineer, consultant, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 21, 1931; Nda Nsit
Home Town: Nda Nsit; Nsit Afai LGA
Education: Nda Nsit School, 1936-38; Odot School, 1939-42; Methodist College, Uzuakoli,
1943-49; Purdue University, West Lafayete, Indiana, USA, 1954-58; Nigerian Railway Traffic
Training School, Lagos, 1950
Career: Station Staff Clerk, Nigerian Railway Stations, Port-Harcourt, Jagindi and Mbawsi,
1950-53; Road Design Engineer Indiana State Highway Department, Indiana polis, Indiana,
USA, 1957-59; Construction and Maintenance Engineer ; Chief Engineer ESSO W.A. Inc,
1959-71; chairman/Managing Director, Efiong Ekwere & Co. Ltd., 1972-88; Managing Director
Basabia Plastics Ltd, 1989-95; Friendly Engineerservices Ltd., 1988-94; Board of Directors,
Eastern Match Industry Ltd, Calabar, since 1994; chairman Board of Directors, Qua Steel
Products Ltd, 1984-87; Akwa Ibom Transport Corporation, 1991
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineer 's; chairman Panel for Registration of
Engineers; Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers; chairman Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom
States branch, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, 1993-95
Recognition & Achievements: National vice-president. Manufacturers Association of Nigeria,
1995-97; National Patron, Nda Nsit Association, since 1982; Rotary Club of Calabar, since 1982,
president 1983-94
Hobbies: Reading, listening to Music, gardening
Address: 125, Ndidem Usang Iso Road, P.O.Box 557, Calabar, Cross Rivers State
Name: EKWERE, John Dickson

Profession: Broadcaster, journalist
Home Town: Etinan
Education: St John's School, Etinan, John Kirk Memorial School, Etinan, Etinan Institute,
University College, Ibadan, Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, Sidcup, Kent, England
Career: Senior producer, Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, Enugu, 1960-65, deputy
director of Programmes, 1965-66, director of Programmes, 1966-70, seconded chief information
officer, South Eastern State Public Service, 1970-75, permanent secretary, Ministry of
Information and Cultural Affairs, Calabar, February 1975
Institutional Membership: International Theatre Institute, associate member, British Drama
Board, 1960
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of the Federal Republic
Address: 8 Calabar Road, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EKWO, Dr. (Chief) Anthony Chuka
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 1, 1965; Obeleagu Umana
Home Town: Obeleagu Umana; Ezeagu LGA
Education: Primary School, Obeleagu Umana 1970-1976; Modebe Memorial Secondary School
Onitsha, 1976-1981; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1985-1991
Career: Special Assistant to commissioner for Information, Local Government and Chieftancy
Matters, 1992-1993; member Inaugurations Committee for Enugu State (Publicity), 1999;
Governing Council, UNAAB 2000
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; secretary, Rotaract Club of UNEC
1989-1990; secretary, Taekwendo Sport Club, 1987-1989; Rotary Club of Onitsha South, since
1999; UNCP.
Recognitions & Achievements: Nwa China Emelu of Obeleagu-Umana 2000; Publication:
Environmental Health Hazards in Enugu Sub-Urban Region, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1990
Library
Hobbies: football, reading, music and Martial Arts
Address: 3 Enugu-Onitsha Express-way, Onitsha; Chief Sylvester Ekwo's Compound, Obeleagu
Umana, Ezeagu lga.
Name: EKWUAZI, Dr. Hyginus

Profession: Artist, director, film consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Ph.D.
Home Town: Enugu; Enugu LGA
Education: Doctorate degree in Theatre Arts, specializing in film
Career: Founding Director Consulting National Film Institute, 1996; academic staff, University
of Ibadan, 1984-91; acting Managing Director Nigeria Film Corporation, September 1, 1999-
2000; Confirmed Substantive Managing Director since, 2000
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: 9, books and 14 journals on film
Hobbies: Reading, writing, meeting people
Name: EKWUE, Dr. Arthur Obiora Reginald

Profession: Electrical Engineer, university teacher
Home Town: Nnobi
Education: Government Secondary School, Afikpo, 1970-73; University of Ibadan, 1973-74;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-78; Imperial College, London, 1979-83.
Career: Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Queen Mary College, University of London, 1982-83;
Lecturer 1, University of Port-Harcourt, 1983-84; Academic Exchange Fellow, Association of
Commonwealth Universities, 1985; Research fellow, Royal Society Nuffield Foundation; senior
Lecturer, University of Port Harcourt, 1986; Co-ordinator, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Programmes Area, 1987; Academic Visitor, Imperial College, London, 1987
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1984; Registered Engineer,
Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, 1995; member Institution of Electrical Engineers,
1987
Hobbies: table tennis, lawn tennis
Address: British-American Insurance Estate, Naze, Owerri, Imo State.
Name: EKWUEME, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu

Profession: Architect, lawyer, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON, BA, B.ArChairman, M.A, LL.B, LL.M,
Ph.D, FNIA
Home Town: Oko, Aguata
Education: Anglican Schools, Oko, Ekwulobia and Aguata, 1938-44; King's College, Lagos,
1945-50; University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA, 1952-57; University of
Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1976-78; University of London, England, 1976-78; University
of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1988-89; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1990-91
Career: Accounts Clerk, Nigerian Railways, Yaba, Lagos; Technical
Assistant/Science/Mathematics Instructor, King's College/Physics Master, Hussey College,
Warri, 1950-52; assistant Architect, Leo A Daly and Associates, Seattle, USA, 1956-57; assistant
Architect, Nickson, Borys and Partners, London, 1957; Co-ordinator, Construction and
Maintenance, Esso (West Africa) Inc. Lagos, 1957-58; Founder, Ekwueme Associates
(Architects and Town Planners), 1958-79; vice-president. Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979-
1983; Arrested and detained after a military coup on December 31, 1983-July 3, 1986; chairman
Valid Associates Ltd; Oko Community Planning and Development Committee, 1970; member
Former East Central State Development Authority, 1970-75; 1979; Former East Central State
Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, 1971-75; chairman Board of Governors, Oko
Community Hospital, 1972-75; president University of Washington Visiting International
Students' Association in North America, 1955-56; member National Constitutional Conference,
1994-95; chairman All-Politicians Summit, 1995;G-34,1998; Chancellor, University of Ado
Ekiti, 2002; National Executive member defunct National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; chairman
Board of Trustees, People's Democratic Party, since 1998; Presidential Aspirant, People's
Democratic Party, 1999, 2003.
Institutional Membership: assistant secretary, Nigerian Institute of Architects, 1958-62; vice-
president. 1963-64; president 1965-68; fellow, Nigerian Institute of Architects, 1970; Federal
Polytechnic, Oko, 2003; chairman Practice Committee, Architects Registration Council of
Nigeria, 1973-75; president Practice Committee, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria,
1976-79; member Nigerian Bar Association, 1991; Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Lagos Lawn Tennis Club,
Lagos; Rotary Club of Oko; Paul Harris fellow
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: From State House to Kirikiri, Whither Nigeria?
Thoughts On Democracy, Politics and the Constitutions; Ide Aguata, 1980; Ide Oko; Ide
Okwulora, Orumba, 1995; Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1988, Decoration of the
Republic of Guinea, 1982; Doctor of Letters, Abia State University, 1996; Doctor of
Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, 1997.
Address: Oko, Orumba North lga. Anambra State
Telephone: 046-911420, 042-255097, 048-911421.
Name: EKWUEME, HRH (Professor) Laz Edward Nnayelu

Profession: Actor, musicologist, song writer, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.A., Ph.D., ARCM, L.R.A.M., L.G.S.M, F.T.C.I.
Home Town: Oko; Orumba North LGA
Education: St. John's Infant School, Oko, Orumba North LGA, Anambra Sate, 1941-42; CMS
Central School, Ekwulobia, Aguata lga., Anambra State, 1943-48; Government College,
Umuahia, Aguata lga., Anambra State, 1943-48; Government College, Umuahia, Abia State,
1954; Royal College of Music, London, 1960-64; Ludwig-Maximillas Universitat of Munich,
West Germany, Summer 1962; Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1966-69;
Goethe Institute, West Germany, Summer 1979; University of Perugia, Italy, 1983.
Career: Teacher, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, music, Lagos City
College, Yaba, 1958-60; Lecturer in Choral Music, Central Tutorial School for Young
Musicians, London, 1963-64; Lecturer in Music, Royal College of Music, London, 1963-64;
Lecturer in Music, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-66; Lecturer in Music, Yale University,
New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1968-70; assistant professor Music, State University of New
York, Story Brook, USA, 1970-73; Music, State University of New York, College at Oneonta,
1973-74; senior Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1974; assistant professor University of Lagos,
Lagos, 1975; professor Music, 1978; ; external examiner Alvan Ikoku College of Education,
Owerri, Imo State, 1976-78; 1987-89; University of Nigeria Nsukka; University of Cape Coast,
Ghana, 1985; University of Ibadan, 1983-86; member Committee on African Studies, University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-66, Council on African Studies, Yale University, New Haven,
Connecticut, USA, 1968-70, Committee on Black Studies, State University of New York, USA,
1969-70; Executive Committee, New York State African Studies Association, 1973-74;
Secretary Coordinating Committee, Nigerian Universities Festival of the Arts, 1974-75; Senate
member, Management Board, Centre for Cultural Studies, University of Lagos, 1983-84, 96-98;
chairman Senate Committee on Academic and Examination Malpractice, University of Lagos,
1988; Lagoon Front Tourism Development Board, University of Lagos, 1996-97; Guest
Conductor, The New Haven Chorale, Christmas Broadcast, New Haven, Connecticut, USA,
1966; Soloist, Latin American Tour, Yale Glee Club, New Haven, Connecticut, USA; Guest
Director, International Choral Festival, Southern Connecticut State College Chorus, New Haven,
Connecticut, USA, 1969; Guest Director, Music Festivals, New Haven Public Schools, New
Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1970-71; Director Nigerian National Choir for Festivals of Arts and
Culture '77; Lagos, 1976-77; Consultant on Folk Media Techniques, United Nations Education
and Scientific Cultural Organisation Sponsored workshop on Communication; population and
development planning in West Africa, Department of Mass Communication; University of
Lagos, 1975-76; Senior Folk Media Consultant funded United Nations Education and Scientific
Cultural Organisation executed family planning communication project - IGBOGBO, 1978-80;
coordinator/project director, Syracuse University, Nigeria Summer Program for United States
teachers of High School Social Sciences, Lagos, Summer 1981; Consultant on Effective
Speaking Communication and Speed Reading to the Management Development Programme
Courses of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Lagos, since 1985; Retired from
University of Lagos, 2003; member Society for the Promotion of Igbo Language and Culture,
since 1975; Executive Committee member Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, 1976-86;
president Nigerian National Music Council, since 1979; chairman Nigerian Committee for
Designing a Local Syllabus for the West African School Certificate Examination in Music;
president Nigerian National Museum Society, 1986-96; chairman National Universities
Commission Accredited Panel, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1990;
Public Orator, University of Lagos, 1987-95.
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Government College Umuahia, Old Boys
Association
Recognitions & Achievements: founded the following: University of Nigeria Choral Society,
1964; New Haven International Chorus, 1968; Catskill Chamber Chorus, 1973; Laz Ekwueme
National Chorale, 1974; Publication: Poems On The Nativity (1993) Lagos, Leaneus Advertising
and Publishing Limited; Teasers-Poems Proverbs and Puns (1993) Lagos, Lenaus Advertising
and Publishing Limited; A Short Guide to "Effective Speaking" (1994) Lagos, Lenaus
Advertising and Publishing Limited; Essays on Africa and African-American Music and Culture
(1998) Lagos, Lenaus Advertising and Publishing Limited; Essays on The Theory of African
Music (1998) Lagos, Lenaus Advertising and Publishing Limited; Creative Work: Nigerian
Music Programme I: The American Broadcasting Foundation, New York 1967-Ps 23 (for
Contralto and Chamber Orchestra); Nigerian Rhapsody (for string Orchestra); Dance of the
Black Witches (for string Quintet voices), Lagos, 1993 in addition to numerous articles and
works in national and international learned journals; Nnanyelugo Oko, 1980; Igwe of Oko,
Orumba North lga, Anambra State, since 2003
Hobbies: karate, sports, religious studies
Address: 14, Alvan Ikoku Crescent, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka, Lagos
Name: EKWUEME, Professor Obumneme

Profession: Nigerian surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BS, MD
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 15, 1938, Oko
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1951-56, King's College, Lagos, 1957-58, University
College, Ibadan, 1959-64
Career: House officer, later senior house officer, University College, Ibadan, 1964-66, medical
assistant, Surgical Unit, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, 1967-68, Tenovus
research fellow, Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff, 1968-69, lecturer, later senior
lecturer, Makerere University, Kampala, 1970-73, senior lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1974-75, professor of Surgery, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976-79, appointed consultant-in-
chief, Enugu Clinics Ltd, Enugu
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edin burgh, 1967, fellow,
Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1968, member of Council, West Africa College of Surgeons
since 1981
Hobbies: dancing, tennis
Address: No 1 Igboeze Street, Independence Layout, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EKWERE, Dr. Akpan Ben

Profession: Accountant, lecturer, administrator
Education: Uruk Ata II Group School, Uruk Ata, Abak; Secondary Commercial School,
Ibekwe, Ikot Abasi; University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Washington International
University, 2003
Career: NYSC, Lecturer, University of Jos; senior Lecturer, Accounting, Federal Polytechnic,
Mubi, 1981-83; Head, Department of Accountancy, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, 1984-90;
director School of Business Studies, 1985-86; Vice-Rector, 1989-90; visiting Lecturer/ Research
f., Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Director, Abuja Satellite Campus, Federal Polytechnic,
Nasarawa, 1992-93; Director, Financial Consultant, Polytechnic Consultancy Services, 1994;
chairman ASACS International Staff School; Proprietor/president, Abuja School of Accountancy
and Computer Studies, 1995; founder/execu. Director, ASACS International School, Bwari;
South-South Professional Business School, Eket, Akwa Ibom State; Rector, Abuja School of
Accountancy and Computer Studies, Abuja; member Academic Board, Federal Polytechnic,
Nasarawa; Staff/Students Welfare Committee of the Governing Council of the Institute; Zonal
chairman, Technical Committee for co-heads Exposition in Kaduna; chairman Student's
Disciplinary Committee, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa; Staff Development; Research and
Publication Committee, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
Institutional Membership: Education Committee, Council of Association of National
Accountants of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Contingency Management - a Practical Approach
to Capital Budgeting, the Certified National Accountant; Indigenous Entrepreneurship in
Enhancing the Economic Development of Nigeria - A case study of selected enterprises in the
FCT; Contemporary Accounting; Effective Cash Management; Financial Determinant for Bank
Loan; SME Investment Provision; Contemporary Auditing; General Guides to Productivity
Effectiveness Measurements; the Impact of Accounting Education in Polytechnic on
Technological Development in Nigeria
Name: EKWULUGO, T O'Chukwu

Home Town: Obosi
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Obosi, 1933-34, Church Missionary
Society Nekede School, 1935-36, Church of Scotland Mission School, Itu, 1936-37, Prince
Commercial College, Onitsha, 1937-39, Hammersmith College of Building, Arts and Crafts,
London (Diploma in Architecture)
Career: In architectural practice, 1956
Architects
Address: 5 Affa Street, Uwani, Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: ELAGBAJE, Chief Sylvanus Yinusa

Profession: Pharmacist, administrator, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MSM
Home Town: Adoka, Otukpo
Education: NA Primary School, Otobi, 1958-61; Ochaja Secondary School, Ochaja, 1962-65;
Kano State School of Nursing, 1965-68; Redditch College of Further Education, Redditch, UK,
1970-72; South London Polytechnic, 1975-76.
Career: Pharmaceutical Representative, Kingsway Chemist Limited, Kaduna, 1973;
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager, Pfizer Products Limited, Ikeja, Lagos 1974-75: Pharmaceutical
Manager, March, Sharp and Doline International, 1975-77; District Manager, Northern Nigeria,
MSD International, 1977-78; Director Nigerian Television Authority, 1978-82; former Director
National Fertilizer Company; director/Promoter, Onyagede-Adoka-Ugboju Community Bank,
Adoka; Managing Director/CEO Sey Group, since 1978
Institutional Membership: member British Association of Industrial Pharmacist; member
British Institute Management, Nigeria Institute of Management, British Institute of Directors
Name: ELAHO, Professor Raymond Osemegie

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA. Phd
Education: Immaculate Conception College, Benin-City, 1960-64; Loyola College, Ibadan,
1965-66; Lovanuim University Kinshasa, 1967-68; University of Ibadan 1969-71; University of
London, 1971-75
Career: Lecturer, University of Benin, 1975-79; senior Lecturer, 1979-81, assistant professor
1981-83; professor French Language, since 1984; chairman Government Council of College of
education, Warri, 1991; Sole Administrator, College of Education, Ekiadolor, 1997-98; Provost,
College of Education, Ekiadolor, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Member West African Modern Languages Association,
International Comparative Literature Association, 1977; Consultant to Association of French
speaking/teaching Universities, Association of French Teachers in Africa publications.
Entretiens Avec Le Nouveau Roman Naaman, 1985.
Hobbies: Music, table tennis, traveling
Name: ELAIGWU, Professor Jonah Isawa

Profession: Administrator, political scientist
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 10, 1948; Otukpo
Home Town: Otukpo; Otukpo LGA
Education: Methodist Primary School, 1954-60; Benue Provincial Secondary School, Katisna-
Ala, 1961-65; Kings College, Lagos, 1966-67; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1968-71;
Stanford University USA, 1971-72; 1975
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-79; visiting Lecturer, University of
Kentucky, USA, 1978-79; senior Lecturer, University of Jos, 1979-81; assistant professor
University of Jos, 1981-83; Director New Nigerian Development Company, Kaduna, 1986-89;
professor University of Jos, since 1983; visiting professor State University of New York, 1990;
member Presidential Advisory Committee, 1985-92; dg/ce. National Council on Inter-
Governmental Relations, Abuja, 1992-96; chairman Board of Trustees, United Nations Institute
for Training and ResearChairman, president Institute of Governance and Social Research, Jos,
since 1996
Institutional Membership: member Association for Public Administration and Management;
International, Political Science Association; Association of African Political Scientists;
International Association of Centres for Federal Studies, 1993; Commonwealth Association of
Public Administration and Management, 1994-98
Recognitions & Achievements: Rockfeller Foundation fellowship, 1971-75; Fulbright-Hays
Fellowship, 1978-77; Rockfeller Foundation Residence, 1981; 1997; Publication: Gowon: The
Biography of a Soldier/Statesman, West Book, Ibadan, 1986; Foundations of Nigerian
Federalism Volumes 11, 1900-60, NCIR, Abuja, 1976; Foundations of Nigerian Federalism
Volumes 111, 1960-75, NCIR, Abuja, 1976; Transition to Transition.Prospects of an Enduring
Democratic Polity in Nigeria, 1999; Nigeria: A Rebirth for the 21" Century, 2000
Hobbies: table tennis, photography
Address: No. 170, Dogon Karfe, Giring Village, Jos
Telephone: 462751
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:elaigwe@infoweb.net"elaigwe@infoweb.net
Name: ELAYO, Emmanuel Onyatikpo

Home Town: Keana
Education: Teachers Training College, Carleton University, Ottawa, 1966-67 (Diploma in
Public Administration)
Career: Headmaster, various schools, 1954-62, councillor for Education, Lafia Local Authority,
1962-64, councillor for Natural Resources, 1967-68, personnel manager, Northern Nigeria Fibre
Products Ltd, Jos, 1969-75, administrative manager, 1976-78, commissioner, Benue-Plateau
Public Service Commission, commissioner for Boundary Disputes, group administrative
manager, Nasreddin Group of Companies, commissioner for Finance, Plateau State, 1979-83,
detained, 1984-85
Hobbies: golf, horse-riding, tennis
Name: ELEAZU, Dr. Uma Oke
Profession: Economist, policy scientist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, PhD, OON
Home Town: Asaga Ohafia, Aro-Ohafia
Education: Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1950-51; Fourah Bay College,
Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1958-60; Kings College, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, 1960-62;
University of Califonia, Los Angeles,USA, 1965-69
Career: Teacher Primary Schools, Presbyterian Mission; Abakaliki,1952-55; assistant Labour
Inspector, Federal Ministry of Labour, Ibadan and Sapele, 1956-58; Labour Officer, Federal
Ministry of Labour, Lagos and Kano, 1962-63; Lecturer in Government, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1963-65; Instructor in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 1968:
assistant professor Political Science (part-time), California State University, Los Angeles, USA,
1968-69; assistant professor Political Science, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
California, USA, 1969-71; assistant professor African Studies and Co-ordinator, African
American Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA, 1972-74; Head, Department of
Management and Public Administration; member Governing Council, Institute of Management
and Technology, Enugu, 1974-75; Principal Lecturer/acting Dean of Studies, IMT, Enugu, 1974-
76; Committee on Ombudsman for Nigeria, 1975; chairman Committee to re-organise certain
Ministries, former East Central State, 1975; Committee of Inquiry on the Management of
Nigercem Hospital, 1975; member Constitution Drafting Committee, 1975-76; Director National
Policy Development Centre (now NIPSS, Kuru), 1976-79; member Commission of Inquiry into
the Crisis in Nigerian Universities, 1978; chairman/ceo., Infodata Limited (Management
Consultants), since July 1984; chairman Board of Directors, Imo Concorde Hotel Limited,
Owerri; Director Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industries
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Imo
Economic Consultative Committee, American Political Science Association, 1967-75; African
studies Association, 1967-76; Nigerian Economic Society, since 1974; Executive Director
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, 1979-84
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger, 2001; founding editor,
Nigerian Financial Review, Publication: Pan Africanism After 1958, in Topics; Afro-American
History, Black Academy Press, New York, 1971; Community Involvement Studies: A Focus in
Afro-American Studies, in Achievement and Promise, North Caroline, Greensboro, 1973;
Federalism and Nation Building in Nigeria: The Nigerian Ex_perience, 1954-64, Arthur
Stockwell, London, 1977; Constitutional Structure and The Development of Nigeria, in From
Independence to Statehood, Frances Printers, London, 1984; Rethinking Nigeria's Industrial
Development Strategies and Policies, NISER Lecture Series, Ibadan, 1984; Federal Character
and The Educational System in Nigeria, in Education and The Integration of Ethnic Minorities,
London, 1985; Nigeria: The First Twenty-five Years, editor, Heinemann, Ibadan, 1988; The
Effect of Current National Financial Policies on the manufacturing Sector, Nigerian Financial
Review, 1988, in addition to numerous articles in national and international learned journals
Hobbies: Christian Music, photography
Address: 5, Maitama Sule Street, South West Ikoyi, Lagos
Name: ELEBUTE, Professor Emmanuel Adeyemo

Profession: Surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, MB, BChairman MD
Education: Church Missionary Society Grammar School, Lagos, 1941-48, Trinity College,
University of Dublin, Eire, 1950-56
Career: Technical assistant, Pathology Department, Lagos, 1949-50, house surgeon, Accident
Hospital, Birmingham, England, 1956-57, house physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan,
February-August 1957, senior house surgeon, Midland Centre for Neurosurgery, Smethwick,
England, 1958-59, senior house surgeon, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, England,
January-April 1959, joined Professional Unit, Department of Surgery, Postgraduate Medical
School, Hammersmith, London, May-October 1959, senior house surgeon, Royal National
Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, England, 1959-60, registrar, Department of Surgery, University
College Hospital, Ibadan, 1961-62, senior registrar, February-May 1962, senior registrar,
Department of Surgery, University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, 1962-63, lecturer, Surgery,
University of Lagos Medical School, 1963-66, senior lecturer and consultant surgeon, University
of Lagos Teaching Hospital, 1966-67, associate professor of Surgery, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, 1967-69, visiting surgeon, University of Aarhus, Denmark, 1971, visiting
professor of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, October-December 1974, head,
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1975-76, appointed provost,
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1977, also medical director, University of Lagos
Teaching Hospital, 1978
Institutional Membership: Fellow, West African College of Surgeons, fellow, International
Federation of Surgical Colleges, fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, fellow, Medical Council of
Nigeria, fellow, American College of Chest Physicians; Editorial Board, West African Medical
Journal since 1974, Editorial Board, Nigerian Medical Journal, Editorial Board, African Journal
of Medical Sciences, editorial consultant, World Journal of Surgery, National Universities
Commission of Nigeria since 1979
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: co-author, Tropical Surgery (McGraw Hill, New
York, USA, 1970), contributor, Scientific Foundations of Surgery (William Heinemann Medical
Books Ltd, 1974), contributor, Scientific Foundations of General Practice (William Heinemann
Medical Books Ltd, 1979)
Name: ELEBUTE, Pastor Tunde

Profession: Minister of the gospel
Education: University of Ibadan; Haggi Institute for Advanced Leadership Training, Singapore
Career: president Dynamic Ibadan Varsity Christian Union; president Corpers Fellowship
(NYSC), Bendel State, (now Edo/Delta); Superintendent, Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship;
president Eko Chapter; Founder/Pastor, International Christian Faith Mission, Gbagada, Lagos
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Open Heaven; and other christian books
Hobbies: counselling, music, reading
Name: ELECHI, Martin Nwancho

Education: Church Missionary Society School, Nwakpu Alike, 1948-50, Native Administration
School, Nkwagu Izzi, 1951-54, Mary Knoll Secondary School, Ogoja, 1955-59, Holy Family
College, Abak, 1960-61, Lovanium University, Kinshasa, 1963-66
Career: Teacher, part-time lecturer, Economics, University of Nigeria, 1967, administrative
officer, 1968-70, state commissioner for Trade and Industry, East Central State, 1970-75
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis
Name: ELEGALAM, Dr Paul O.

Education: Higher studies in Economics
Career: Lecturer, Economics, University of Lagos, 1975-82, appointed senior lecturer,
Economics, University of Lagos, 1982
Recognitions & Achievements: publications: The Potential Contribution of Fiscal Policy in
Industrialization in Economic Community of West Africa, The Growing Cost of Banking in
Lagos, Urban Employment Problems in Nigeria, An Appraisal of Agricultural Policy of Nigeria
during the Military Regime 1966-79, Ideal Agricultural Strategies for ECOWAS in the 1980s
Name: ELEGBE, Dr Raphael Ayorinde

Profession: Physiologist
Home Town: Iboropa
Education: Holy Trinity School, Idoani, 1956, Victory College, Ikare, 1957-62, Christ's School,
Ado-Ekiti, 1964-65, University of Ibadan, 1966-71
Career: House officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1971-72, lecturer, Physiology,
University of Ibadan, 1972-75, honorary research associate, University of Manchester, England,
April-September 1975, appointed senior lecturer, Physiology, University of Ibadan, 1977
Instiututional Membershimember, British Society for Immunology, West African Society for
Gastroenterology, West African Society for Pharmacology; Nigeria Medical Association,
Nigeria Society for Immunology, Science Association of Nigeria, Physiology Society of Nigeria,
Nutrition Society of Nigeria
Hobbies: darts, swimming
Address: 20 Parry Road, University of Ibadan Campus, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: ELEGBEDE, Rear-Admiral Muftau Adegoke Babatunde

Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Talim-Ul-Islam Ahmadiyya School, Lagos, 1952-55, Methodist Boys' High School,
Lagos, 1956-61, Nigerian Military Training College, 1962, Britannia Royal Naval College,
Dartmouth, England, 1962-65, Naval Hydrographic School, Cochin, India, 1970-71, Army
Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1977
Career: Joined Nigeria Navy, 1962, commissioned sub-lieutenant, 1965, second-in-command,
NNS Enugu, 1965-66, promoted lieutenant, 1966, second-in-command, NNS Ogoja, 1966-67,
commanding officer, NNS Sapele, 1967-68, naval instructor, 1968-70, promoted lieutenant-
commander, 1970, hydrographic surveyor, 1971, officer-in-charge, Naval Wing of the Nigerian
Defence Academy, staff officer (Hydrography), Naval Headquarters, 1971-73, hydrographer to
the Navy, 1973, promoted commander, 1974, commanding officer, NNS Beecroft and NNS
Dorina, chief staff officer, Western Naval Command, 1975-78, promoted captain, 1978, military
administrator, Cross River State and naval officer commanding, Eastern Naval Command, 1978-
79, returned to regular naval duties, 1979, captain, Naval College, 1980-83, flag officer
commanding, Western Fleet, 1983, flag officer commanding, Eastern Naval Command, 1984-85,
flag officer, Sea Training, 1985-86, Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1985-89, and August 1990,
also appointed director, Defence Intelligence Agency, 1986
Hobbies: sports, fishing, reading
Name: ELEGBEDE, Tunde

Date (& Place) of Birth: May 22, 1936, Aiyetoro
Education: Bishop Oluwole Memorial School, Agege, 1946-47, Agege Central School, 1948-
52, Government Teacher Training College, Ibadan, 1953-59, University of Lagos, 1965-66
(Diploma in Journalism, 1966)
Career: Reporter and sub-editor, Daily Express, Lagos, 1960-64, sub-editor, later chief sub-
editor, National Press, 1964-67, editor, Western Nigeria Radiovision Service Ltd (WNBS-
WNTV), 1967-68, senior sub-editor and state editor, NBC, 1968-77, appointed principal editor
and acting controller of News and Current Affairs, Radio, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation,
Abeokuta, 1977
Hobbies: table tennis, football, cinema
Address: Sabo Road, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Name: ELEGBELEYE, Dr Olufemi

Profession: Physiologist
Home Town: Are-Ekiti
Education: Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, 1956-60, Oliver Heights School, Oyo, 1961-62, University
of Lagos, 1964-68, University of Birmingham, England, 1971-73
Career: House officer, 1968-69, senior house officer, 1969-71, registrar, 1971-73, senior
registrar, 1973-76, appointed senior lecturer and consultant chest physician, University of Lagos
Teaching Hospital, 1976
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, fellow, West African College
of Physicians, 1977, fellow, American College of Chest Physicians, 1978
Name: ELEKOLUSI, Jacob Oke

Home Town: Efon-Alaye
Education: Saint Paul's School, Efon-Alaye, 1936-41, Saint John's School, Ikiran-Ile, 1942,
Christ Church School, Ijero-Ekiti, 1943-44, Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1945-49, Nigerian
College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1960-62, South-West College of Education,
Tooting, London, 1962-64 (Certificate of the Association of Certified Accountants), Royal
Institute of Public Administration, London, 1975 (Certificate in Advanced Management, 1975),
University of Ife, Ile-Ife (Certificate in Project Analysis and Management)
Career: Accounts clerk, Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1950-60, district accountant, Nigerian
Railway Corporation, 1971, chief accountant, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1973-75,
deputy director-general, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1975-78, general manager,
Biscordint, 1978, later general manager, Port Agencies, Lagos, general manager, West African
Pictures, Lagos until 1983, became partner, Oshin and Oshin Limited, Itaogbolu, Akure, 1983,
appointed commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Ondo State, 1984
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, fellow, Association of Certified Accountants
of England; Rowing and Shooting Associations of the National Sports Council, 1976-79,
chairman, Lagos State Amateur Handball Association, 1976-82
Name: ELEM, Chukwuemeka Ben

Profession: Advertiser, editor, artist, printer
Home Town: Akokwa; Ideato LGA
Education: St. Barnabas School, Akokwa, 1948-57; Wolsey Hall, Oxford, R.R.C., London,
1958-64; Yaba College of Technology, 1963-65.
Career: School Master, St. Barnabas, Akokwa, 1958-60; Production Director Benjico Brothers
Company, Onitsha, 1965-68; Production manager, Spacomedia, Onitsha, 1971-75; general
manager Spacomedia, Onitsha, 1975-82; Managing Director/CEO, Spacomedia, since 1985.
Institutional Membership: member Society for Industrial Arts and Designs, London, Graphic
Arts Technical Foundation, USA, National Association of Artists and Craftmen, Nigeria.
Hobbies: games, reading, service to humanity, travelling
Address: Nkurumah Street, Onitsha.
Name: ELEM, Hon. Nwiboji Francis

Profession: Statistician, farmer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualificaions: B.Sc
Home Town: Ndioduma Echialike; Ikwo LGA
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Career: farmer, member House of Representatives for Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency
on ticket of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999
Hobbies: politics, agriculture, music
Name: ELENWA, Rt Rev Samuel Obu Onyuku

Education: Immanuel College, Ibadan (Diploma in Theology, 1968), University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, Anambra State, 1973
Career: Deacon, 1956, pastor, diocese of Lagos, 1956-76, pastor, diocese of the Niger Delta,
since 1977, examining chaplain to the Bishop of the Niger Delta, since 1977, later appointed
bishop of the Niger Delta
Address: Bishop's Lodge, PO Box 115, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: ELEORAMA, Emmanuel Oluwatoyin

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MBA, ACII
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 14, 1948; Irele Ekiti
Home Town: Irele Ekiti
Education: Government Technical College, Lagos; Amsterdam Institute of Finance; Lagos
Business School.
Career: Nigerian Life and Pensions Consultants; Marketing Officer, Crusader Insurance, ceo.,
Nigeria French Insurance Company, 1988-99; Whispering Hope Insurance Company, Managing
Director Nigerian Life Pensions Consultants, since 1999
Institutional Membership: president/chairman Council of the Chartered Insurance Institute of
Nigeria, since 2002; Associate member Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria and London
Hobbies: Music, reading, travelling
Name: ELERI, Dr. Nicholas

Date (& Place) of Birth: October. 13, 1958; Lagos
Education: Santa Crux Secondary School (now Olokoro Community Secondary School),
Umuahia, Abia State, 1970-74; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1982-88; St. Clements
University, Australia, 1997-98.
Career: Assistant Superintendent, Unity Life and Fire Insurance Plc, 1976-77; Superintendent,
Accounts, 1978-80; senior Superintendent, Accounts, 1981-82; assistant manager Finance, 1983-
84; manager, Finance, Unity Life and Fire Insurance Plc, 1985-90; Controller, Technical
Accounts/ Data Processing, Unity Life and Fire Insurance Plc, 1991-94; Controller,
Finance/Administration and Head of Department, Central Insurance Company Limited, 1994-98;
senior Controller, Industrial, Corporate Clients Development/Head of Department, Central
Insurance Company Limited, since 1998.
Institutional Membership: Apapa Club, Lagos; Dynamic Committee of Friends, Lagos; vice-
president. Foundation 85 Club of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Seminar Papers: Money Market Investment: Risks and Returns,
Optimising Investment in Money Market Security through Discount Houses, Lagos Sheraton
Hotel, 1995; The Nigerian Economic Environment, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,
Gateway Hotel Otta, Ogun State, 1996, WAICA Journal ISSN 1115-27 53.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, teaching, reading, writing
Address: 28, Olufemi Shokan Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: ELESHO, Comrade Ayodele Oluwole

Home Town: Ikorodu
Education: Methodist Primary School, Ikorodu, 1957-62; National College, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
1963-68; University of Lagos, 1981: Academy of Social Science and Management, Sofia,
Bulgaria, 1983-84; Lenin International School, Moscow, U.S.S.R, Russia, 1987, Advanced
Diploma in Political Science, Certificate in Industrial Relations.
Career: Technician, Nigerian Oil Mills Limited, Kano, 1968-69; Production Assistant, Trebor
(Nigeria) Ltd, Apapa, Lagos 1969-71; Technician, Ministry of Works and Planning, Lagos,
1972-81; organising secretary, Civil Service Technical Workers Union of Nigeria. Lagos State
wing, 1981-83; assistant/acting secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State chapter, 1985-
88; chairman Nigeria Labour Congress Lagos State, 1988-1996; National Industrial Safety
Council of Nigeria, Lagos State, 1990-97; secretary, Civil Service Technical Workers' Union of
Nigeria. Lagos State, 1984; chairman Lagos State Transition Committee on Transfer Of Power
From Military to Civilian Administration 1999; Director Labour Transport Services Limited,
1991-95; commissioner Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, 1997;
Information. Culture and Sports, Lagos State, 1997-1999; member Lagos State Productivity
Committee 1994-1997; Ikorodu Forum (Non-Political Organ)
Institutional Membership: Founding President, Ikorodu Ideal Club, 1974-84
Recognitions & Achievements: Ambassador Plenipotentiary of the Nigerian Workers (Nigeria
Labour Congress; patron National Union of Lagos State Students, youths Sport Federation of
Nigeria (YSFON); Balogun Onigbagbo Of Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) Ogijo
Branch, Aare Atunluse of Imota Town in Ikorodu Division
Hobbies: Reading, socialising, listening to music
Name: ELEYAE, Dr Awoture

Profession: Physical educationist, administrator
Home Town: Uzere
Education: Native Administration School, Uzere, 1940-47, Government Teacher Training
College, Abraka, 1951-52, 1955-56, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria,
1957-60 (Diploma in Physical Education, 1960), further studies, Britain, June-December 1960,
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA, 1970-74
Career: Physical education tutor and English teacher, 1961, lecturer, Physical Education,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1961-64, assistant national athletics coach of Nigeria, 1964-66,
senior national athletics coach of Nigeria, 1966-68, also assistant British Commonwealth coach,
1967, chief national athletics coach of Nigeria, 1968-75, appointed deputy director of Sports,
National Sports Commission and principal, National Institute for Sports, 1975
Institutional Membership: Fellow, International Society of Sports Psychologists; International
Track and Field Coaches' Federation, International Society of Sports Psychologists, International
Council on Physical and Health Education, president, UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee
on Physical Education and Sports since 1981
Hobbies: gardening, sports
Address: 9 Habeem Habeeb Close, Surulere, Lagos.
Telephone: 832337.
Name: ELIAS, Taslim Olawale Akanni

Profession: International jurist, legal icon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Ph.D in law
Education: CMS Grammar School, Lagos 1929-32; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1933-34; University
of London, 1944-49.
Career: Called to the Bar at the Inner Temple, 1947; Queens Counsel 1961; Governor of the
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; visiting Professor at the
University of Delhi, 1956, Professor of law and dean faculty of law, University of Lagos, 1967-
72; Minister of Justice, 1960-66; Commissioner for Justice, 1967-72, Chief Justice of Nigeria
1972-75 and Judge of the International Court of Justice, The Hague, 1975-91; presided over the
deliberations of the court at various times; elected with acclamation into International Law
Commission of the United Nations General Assembly, serving from 1961-1975
Recognitions & Achievements: helped to draft the OAU Charter of 1962; established the
Nigerian Law School and contributed to the growth of democracy and the legal Profession in
Africa by seconding Nigerian Lawyers to other African Nations to help them develop their legal
system; Established the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies; recipient of a total of
sixteen honourary doctorate degrees from prestigious universities locally and Internationally;
Grand Commander Order of the Niger; Nigerian National Merit Award for academic excellence,
1979; held a record number of scholarships and fellowships during his university days and
published a total of 40 books enriching the fields of public, private and international law, as well
as land law and legal systems.
Name: ELISHA, Engineer Daniel Danlami

Profession: Civil Engineer, civil servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Eng., M.Sc,
Home Town: Donga; Donga LGA
Education: Local Education Authority Primary School, Donga, 1958-64; Wukari Division
Combined Secondary School, Takum, 1968-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-77;
University of Leeds, UK, 1982-83.
Career: Pupil Civil Engineer, Ministry of Works and Transport, 1978-79; assistant Resident
Engineer and Divisional Engineer. 1979-80; Divisional Engineer , Ministry of Works and
Transport, Mayo-Selbe, 1980-82; senior Civil Engineer , Construction, Ministry of Works and
Transport Headquarters, Yola, 1982-84; Principal Civil Engineer , 1984-87; assistant Chief Civil
Engineer , 1987-90; Chief Civil Engineer , 1990-92; Director Civil Engineering, 1992-93;
Director - General Ministry of Works and Transport, Jalingo, 1994-96, Ministry of Finance.
Jalingo, January-October, 1997; Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, Jalingo,
1997-98; permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance, Jalingo, since 1998; Desk Officer, Petroleum
Trust Fund, Taraba State; chairman Task Force on Urban Road Construction; Taraba State
Priority Projects Committee
Institutional Membership: Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, since 1988;
Lawn Tennis Club, Jalingo.
Hobbies: Reading, fishing, praying
Address: B26, College of Education Quarters, Jalingo.
Name: ELLAH, Senator Francis John

Profession: Administrator, industrialist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, OFR
Home Town: Omoku
Education: St. John's School, Onitsha; St. John's School, Imo River; St. Mary's and St.
Michael's School, Omoku; Christ the King School, Aba, 1936-42; Holy Family College, Abak;
St. Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, 1943-46; University College (now University of
Ibadan), Ibadan, 1948-51; Graduate School of Public Administration, New York University,
1960-61, 1975.
Career: Teacher, Ibiblo State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1947; Clerk; United African Company, Port
Harcourt, 1948; Teacher, Holy Family College, Abak, 1949-50; Teacher, Oriwu College,
Ikorodu, 1952; Teacher, Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1952-54; assistant District Officer, Afikpo,
1955-56; assistant District Officer, Ikot Ekpene, 1956-57; assistant District Officer, Arochukwu,
1957; assistant District Officer, Umuahia, 1957-58; District Officer, Orlu Division, 1958-59;
Second secrertary, Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, 1959-60; Officer-in-Charge, Nigerian
Students in USA, Nigerian Consulate, New York, 1960; First secretary, Economic and Finance
Matters, Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, 1961; acting Principal assistant Secretary, Ministry
of Agriculture, Enugu, 1962; Protocol Officer, Premier's Office, Enugu, 1962; Divisional
Officer, Enyong, 1962; Higher Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Enugu, 1963;
Senior Divisional Officer, Aba, 1963-66; Deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Commerce,
Enugu, 1966; Deputy permanent secretary, Military Governor's Office, Enugu, 1966-67; Deputy
permanent secretary Ministry of Local Government, Enugu, 1966-67; Special Representative,
London Office, 1967-68; Administrative Head, Ministry of Transport and Communication,
Eastern Nigeria, 1968-69; secretary, Attrocities Commission, 1969-70; permanent secretary
Ministry of Information and Local Government, Rivers State, 1970-71; Registrar, University of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1971-75; secretary to the Military Government/Head of
Civil Service, Rivers State, Port Harcourt, 1975-78; chairman Rural Development Association,
Rivers State, 1975-78, Chief J.W. Elian Sons and Company limited, since 1978, Ellah Lakes
(Fish Farms) Limited, since 1978; Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979-81; resigned
voluntarily on principle from the Senate in 1981.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria People's Party; member/presidential aspirant, Peoples'
Democratic Party, 1999; President, Alliance Francaise, Port Harcourt; Royal Over-Seas League,
since 1987.
Recognitions & Achievements:HYPERLINK "file:///night"Knight of the Order of St. Gregory
The Great, 1976 (Eqvitem Ordinis Sancti Gregoni Magni); "d" Officer de la legion dihonour by
the French Government, January 2003; Publication: Rural Development Handbook, 1966; The
Unfinished Motion, Ellah and Sons, Port Harcourt, 1982; Nigeria and States Creation, Ellah and
Sons, Port Harcourt, 1983.
Hobbies: Music, golf, reading, fishing
Address: 13A, Forces Avenue, P.O. Box 346, PortHarcourt, RiversState.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:ellah@pha.linkserve.com"_ellah@pha.linkserve.com
Name: ELUAKA, Justice Michael Chukwuma

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Asaba
Education: Catholic School, Ogwashi-Uku, 1932-34, Catholic School, Asaba, 1935-36, Catholic
School, Forcados, 1936-38, Holy Cross Catholic School, Benin City, 1939, Government School,
Asaba, 1940, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1942-46, University College, London, 1954-57
Career: called to the Bar, 1958
Name: ELUE, Chief Benjamin S.

Profession: Industrialist; administrator, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 6, 1940; Obior.
Home Town: Aniocha North LGA
Education: Catholic Mission School, Boji Boji, Agbor; Teachers' Training College, Agbede,
Edo State; Private studies, (GCE "O level" and Advanced Level, 1960-64; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1964-67
Career: Teacher, 1957-64; Teacher, Ika Grammar School, Agbor, 1967-70; United African
Company, Lagos; Management Consultant/Manufacturer of Candles, Obior, since 1980
Institutional Membership: Peoples Democratic Party; elected Deputy Governor, Delta State,
1999-2007
Hobbies: Music, football.
Name: ELUECHE, Andrew Uzo

Profession: Lawyer; administrator, teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, B.L
Home Town: Ute-Okpu; Ika North East LGA
Education: Esigie College. Abudu; University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus; Nigerian Law
School, Lagos
Career: Classroom Teacher, 1977-78: National Youths Service Corp, (NNPC Headquarters.
Lagos), 1983-84; State Counsel, rose to the position of senior State Counsel; Ministry of Justice,
Former Bendel State, 1984-88; Legal Officer/ Company Secretary Bendel Newspapers Co. Ltd.
Publishers of The Observer, 1989; Chief Magistrate, Bendel and Delta States, 1989-95; Director
- General/ solicitor- General Ministry of Justice, 1995-97; Director - General/permanent
secretary Delta State Liaison Office, Lagos, 1997
Telephone: 01-5835503-51.
Name: ELUMELU, O. Anthony

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MFR, B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 22, 1963; Jos
Education: Bendel State University, 1981-85; University of Lagos, 1986-87.
Career:Operations and Foreign Exchange Department, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, 1985-86;
Financial Analyst, All States Trust Bank, 1988; Head, Energy/Export Unit, 1989-90; Head,
Multinational Unit, Head Office, 1990; Port-Harcourt Branch Manager, 1990-92; Port Harcourt
Area Manager, 1992-94; Head, Corporate Banking/Head of Office Branch, 1994-95; Executive
Director Linkage Assurance Company Limited, 1995; Executive Director/CEO Merchant Bank
of Commerce Ltd, 1995-97; Managing Director/CEO Standard Trust Ltd., 1997-2005; Group
Managing Director, United Bank for Africa Plc, since 2005; president, West African Bankers
Association, Nigeria Chapter; chairman Board of Directors, ValuCard Nigeria Plc, since 2005;
Capital Leisure & Hospitality Ltd. (a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Ltd. (Transcorp),
since 2005. director Central Securities Clearing System Ltd.; member Financial Institutions
Training Center; Presidential Committee of the Heart of Africa (Nigeria Image) Project;
Presidential Committee on Consumer Finance Scheme; Presidential Committee on Outsourcing;
Presidential Committee on NEPAD
Recognitions & Achievements: Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2003.
Name: ELUSHADE, Adebayo Ayobami

Home Town: Nguru
Education: Government College, Ibadan, 1954-61; Dartmouth College, Hanover, New
Hampshire, USA, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1964-66; Unilever Training Center, Four
Acres, London, 1970; University of Lancaster, UK, 1973-74
Career: Northern Area manager. Pan Electric (a division of UAC of Nigeria), 1967-68;
Supervising manager, Nigeradio Limited, 1969; Western Area manager, Pan Electric, 1970-73;
Marketing manager, NIPOL Limited, 1973; General Sales Manager, Pan Electric, 1975; Special
Duties manager, Pan Electric, 1976-77; commissioner Special Duties, Oyo State, 1983;
managing director, AAE Consultants, Ibadan, since 1980
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of
Management Consultants of Nigeria, Institute of Marketing, London, Federation of African
Consultants
Hobbies: literature, drama, table tennis
Address: 57 Ibikunle Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan.
Name: ELUWA, Dr Gabriel Ihie Chinenye

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA, PhD
Home Town: Ntigha
Education: St Jude's School, Amapu, 1936-40, St Anthony's School, Nbawsi, 1941-43, St
Anthony's College, Onitsha, 1944-45, St Charles's College, Onitsha, 1948-49, Northwestern
Polytechnic, London, 1953-55, University of St Andrew's, Scotland, 1955-58, University of
Edinburgh, Scotland, 1958-59 (Diploma in Education, 1959), Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1964-67
Career: Teacher, 1946-47, 1950-53, education officer, Ministry of Education, Enugu, 1959-62,
assistant lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1962-64, appointed lecturer, History, University of
Nigeria, 1967
Institutional Membership: Historical Society of Nigeria
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis, music, dancing
Name: ELUWA, Dr M C
Profession: Zoologist, entomologist
Education: higher studies in Zoology and Entomology
Career: Lecturer, senior lecturer and later reader, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1965-79, head,
Department of Zoology, University of Nigeria, 1979-82 appointed dean, Faculty of Animal
Science, University of Nigeria, 1982
Name: EL-RUFAI, Nasir Ahmed

Profession: Quantity surveyor, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.Sc, MBA
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980; Harvard Business School; Arthur D. Little
School of Management; Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, USA.
Career: Consultant, el-Rufai and Partners, 1982-98; AT&T Network Systems International BV,
Motorola; former ceo, Bureau of Public Enterprise; chairman Bureau of Public Service Reforms;
minister, Federal Capital Territory, 2003-2007; member Programme Implementation Monitoring
Committee; Federal Executive Council, Abdulsalam Abubakar's Administration
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2001
Telephone: 09-3148135, 3141295
Name: EL-ZAKZAKY, Sheikh Ibrahim

Profession: Islamic scholar, cleric
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1953, Zaria
Education: Provincial Arabic School, 1969-70; Teacher's Training College, Zaria, 1971-75;
Ahmadu Bello University, 1976
Career: Islamic Leader and Social Justice Activist; Detained many times for commitment to
principles of Islamic morality and good governance, by military dictators; Released from
detention in 1999; currently, Islamic Teacher/Leader
Address: Gidan Zakzaky, Kano, Kano State.
Name: EMA, Professor Asuquo Ndon

Profession: Veterinary surgeon, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BVNI, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Home Town: Ikot-Ekpene
Education: Hope Waddell Training institution, Calabar, 1950-57; Royal Veterinary College,
University of London, 1962-67; University of Missouri, USA, 1971-73; Ahmadu Bello
Career: Temporary Veterinary Inspectot London, 1967-68; Veterinary Surgeon, PDSA, London,
1968-69; Lecturer II, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-74; Lecturer 1, 1974-75; Senior
Lecturer, 1975-77; Head, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1976; assistant professor Veterinary Medicine, 1978-79; professor/Head, Department of
Veterinary Anatomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980; member Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons, London, 1967; Director Veterinary Union of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland (Veterinarian Alliance), 1969-72; member International Program and Studies Committee,
University of Missouri, USA, 1972-73.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Co-author, A Manual For Dissection of Bovine,
ABU Press, Zaria, 1986; co-author, The Cell, Handbook For Undergraduate, ABU Press, Zaria,
1986.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, reading, dancing
Address: 7, Umar Suleiman Road, Civil Aviation, Site II, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State.
Name: EMADOYE, James Onohwohwoakpor

Profession: Chartered accountant, information technology professional administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: ACA, HND, MBA
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 24, 1959; Iyin-Ekiti
Home Town: Okpara Inland; Ethiope LGA
Education: General Certificate of Education, Private Studies, 1977-81; Institute of Data
Processing Management, London, 1981-85; Institute of Chartered Accountant, 1995; Business
Administration, 2000-2001
Career: Programmer/Analyst, Universal Computers Ltd., 1984-85; senior Analyst (Financial
Systems), 1987-89; Team Leader, 1989-92; Analyst; Programmer, Delta Steel Company,
Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State, 1985-92; senior Consultant/general manager Applied-Tech
Management Consultants. 1992-94; md/Chief Technical Officer, Business Systems Solutions
Ltd., since 1997; general manager 1994-97; md/Chief Technical Officer, since 1997; chairman
LSSB Venture Ltd., Director Imperial Consultants; Energy Management Ltd., Politician and
Community Leader; Special assistant on General Duties to the chairman Ibori Campaign
Organisation (pioneer member of the Organization), 2000-03
Institutional Membership: member Computer Association of Nigeria; Registered
Professionals of Nigeria; Institute for the Management of Information Systems, London; Nigeria
Computer Society, since 1985; Institute of Chartered Accountant, 1995; Chartered Institute of
Taxation of Nigeria, 1997; Nigeria Software Development Initiative, since 2004; Computer
Professional Reg. Council, since 2000; Union Executive, Delta Steel Senior Staff Association,
1986-87; Speaker of Senior Staff Association Assembly, Delta Steel Company Ltd., 1988-89;
president, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Boad of Lector, 1999-2003; Patron: Urhobo Student
Association, University of Lagos, 2001-02; Lagos Polytechnic Accountancy Student
Association, 2001-02.
Recognitions & Achievements: Planning Research and Statistics Committee; participated in
Ibori Vanguard activities including London workshop, 2001; Gold Award for outstanding
software product by B.I.D New York, 2005; Listed in the New Who's Who in Nigeria, 2003;
Ohovwore of Okpara Inland, 1991
Telephone: 01-4938435, 7915941, 08033927254, 0802733455.
Address: 29, Ogudu Road, Ojota or Pluto 5, Crown Estate, Lekki Pennisular, Lekki/Epe Road,
Lagos, OR 57, Agbon College Road, Okpara Inland, Ethiope lga., Delta State.
Name: EMAFO, Dr Philip Onagwele

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B Pharm, PhD
Home Town: Ohordua Town
Education: St John's School, Onitsha, 1942-49, St Patrick's College, Asaba, 1950-54, Nigerian
College of Technology, Ibadan, 1955-59 (Diploma in Pharmacy, 1959), University of London,
England, 1960-63, University of Ibadan, 1966-70
Career: Demonstrator, Nigerian College of Technology, 1959-60, lecturer, School of Pharmacy,
Zaria, 1964-66, lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1969-71, appointed senior lecturer, Institute of
Technology, University of Benin.
Name: EMAH, Dr. Ime Effiong

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 21, 1959; Ekim Itan
Home Town: Itu
Education: Presbyterian School Ididep, 1966-71; Etinam Institute, 1972-76; College of
Education, Uyo, 1976-79; University of Calabar: 1981-83; 1983-86; 1994-99
Career: Teacher, Secondary School, 1979-81; 1983-91; Teacher and Researcher, University of
Uyo, since 1991; Departmental Direct Teaching and Laboratory Cost Committee Secretary:
Departmental Examinations Officer; Staff Adviser, Curriculum Students Association; Secretary,
Board of Governors, Evangel Nursery/Primary School, Aka Itiam Road, Uyo
Institutional Membership: member Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria;
National Association of Social Studies Educationist; Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: First Prize Award, Etinan Institute, 1972; Best Teacher of the
year, Secondary School, Ibiaku Uruan, 1988; Award for Excellent Performance in the Nigerian
Public Service, by the Chartered Institute of Public Administrators of Nigeria, 2003; Publication:
co-author: Economics for Secondary Schools, Book 1-3, Tabansi Press Limited, Onitsha, 1989:
Linkage between Economic Changes and Education, in O.E. Ekpo (ed) Sociology of Education,
Edigraph Communications, Calabar, 1996; The Concept of Teaching, in D.N. Umoren and C. M.
Ogbodo (eds.) A Handbook on Teaching profession, Pradses Books and Press Uyo, 2001. etc;
has presented papers in conferences and has published articles in learned journals
Hobbies: scrabble, chess, basket ball
Address: Ekim Itam, P.O.Box 72, Itu, Akwa Ibom State
Telephone: 08029590003.
Name: EMAH, Professor Eno Sydney

Profession: Engineer , administrator
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom; Nsit LGA
Education: Nsit District Primary School, Ikot Oku Nsit, Nsit Ibom, 1963: Hope Waddell
Training Institute (Secondary), Calabar, 1969; Hope Waddell Training Institute, Higher School
Section, Calabar, 1971; German language School, Lagos, 1973; Lodz University Foreign
language Institute, Lodz, Poland, 1973-74; Technical University of Gdansk, Department of
Shipbuilding, Gdensk, Poland, 1974-75; Technical University of Sczecia, Department of
Shipbuilding, Szczecion Poland, 1975-80; Seoul National University, Foreign language Institute,
Seoul, South Korea, 1981; Pusan National University, Department of Naval Architecture, Pusan,
South Korea, 1981-85
Career: Teacher Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and Physics, Holy Chile Secondary
School, Calabar, 1972; Teacher, Metropolitan College, Surulere, Lagos, 1973; Naval Architect,
Zzezecin Shipyard, Design Office, Ocean Engineering Division, Poland, 1980; Head,
Department of Research and Development, Time Shipyards Limited, Calabar, 1986 Marine
Technical Consultant, Calabar; Visiting Lecturer of Naval Architecture, Maritime Academy of
Nigeria, Oron, 1989; Part-time Lecturer, Naval Architecture, Shipyard Technology, Ship Design
and Construction, Ship Stability and Ship propulsion, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron,
1990-2001; presently Head of Training, Nigerdock Nigeria Limited; external examiner
Department of Science Technology, University of Calabar
Institutional Membership: member Cztonkiem, Stowarzyzenie Inzynierow; Technikow
Mechnikow PolskiChairman, Polish Association of Engineers and Technologists; Society of
Naval Architects of Japan; Society of Naval Architects of Korea; Koreas Research Foundation;
fellow Research fellow Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Exploration and Exploitation
Division Offshore Section, Port Harcourt, 1980-81: Ph.D Research fellow, Ship Research
Institution, Pusan National University Pusan, South Koreas, 1981-85.
Hobbies: yachting, fishing, motor boat cruising, traveling, learning foreign languages, attending
international symposia, table tennis, volley ball, soccer, lawn
Telephone: 01-2645347, 4701723.
Name: EMASEALU, Chief Johnson Akhator

Academic & Professional Qualifications: J.P, B.ED
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 29, 1938; Erhurun-Uneme
Home Town: Erhurun-Uneme; Akoko-Edo LGA
Education: St. Luke's Primary School, Erhurun-Uneme, 1943-45; St. Paul's Anglican School
1946-47; St. James Anglican School, Jattu, 1948-49; Government School Auchi, 1950; St.
David's Teachers Training College, Evbomeka, 1953-54; St. John's College Owo, 1957-58;
Career: Teacher, 1951-52; Grade III Teacher, St. James Primary School, Igarra, 1955-56; St.
John's College Owo, 1959-62: Akoko-Edo Grammar School, Arigidi, 1963-72, Vice-
Principal/acting Principal. Asoro Grammar School, 1975; Vice-Principal, ICC, Benin City, 1975-
77; Principal, Ikpeshi Grammar School, 1977-84; Principal, Anglican Grammar School, Igarra,
1984-85; Principal, Comprehensive High School, Ekpede, 1986-90; Proprietor/Principal, Success
Secondary School, Igarra, 1991-99; chairman Post Primary Education Board, Edo State, since
1999
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Union of Teachers; Principal Emeritus of
Nigeria; All Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools; Secretary 1981-88;
International Educators Hall of Fame
Recognitions & Achievements: Principal Emeritus of Nigeria; Justice of Peace, 1992;
Oselegbarin of Uneme, 1983
Hobbies: ayo, reading, animal husbandry
Address: 8A, Idusogie Street, off Giwa-Amu Street, Airport Road, G.R.A. Benin City, Edo
State; or Emasealu Avenue office: Momodu Ajayi Road, Igarra Edo State.
Name: EMEAGWALI, Professor Philip Chukwurah

Profession: civil Engineer, computer wizard, internet pioneer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., MSc., Ph.D, OFR
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 23, 1954; Akure
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St. George's Grammar School, Obiaruku, 1966; Christ The King College, Onitsha,
1970; University of London, 1973; Oregon State University, U.S.A., 1975; Harvard University,
U.S.A., 1978; George Washington University, U.S.A., 1981; University of Maryland, U.S.A..
1986; University of Michigan, University of Minnesota
Career: Maryland State Highway Administrative, 1977; He is internationally recognized as one
of the geniuses of the modern era. A distinguished lecturer of both the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers the World's largest technical organization and the Association for
computing machinery (the oldest computer society). He is a much sought after expert described
by President Bill Clinton as one of the great minds of the information age and fathers of the
internet. At the last count he had forty inventions and patents which include a formula to enable
computers make 3.1 billion calculations per second in 1989. Dubbed a 'renaissance man' Dr.
Emeagwali is an acknowledged polymath and eclectic scholar.
Recognitions & Achievements: The Golden Bell Prize 1989 (Super Computing Noble Prize);
World Record for solving the largest partial differential equation with 8 million grid points,
1989; World Record for solving the largest weather forecasting equations with 128 million
points 1990; World Record for an unprecedented parallel computer speed up of 2048 processors,
1989; World record for an unprecedented parallel computer speed up of 65536, processors, 1990;
first successful implementation of petroleum reservoir model on a massively parade computer,
1989; Internet Award, 1999; Computer Scientist of the Year Award, National Technical
Association, 1993; Distinguished Scientist Award, World Bank, 1998; Best Scientist in Africa
Award, Pan African Broadcasting, Heritage and Achievement Awards, 2001; Gallery of
Prominent Refugees, United Nations, 2000; ceo., Careernation (organisers of the African
BrainGain Award; Listed, Who's Who in 20th C America, 2000; Father of the Internet by CNN
and Major Media, 2001; Best Scientist in Africa, 2000; Cited as 100 most Powerful African
World Most Searched for Scientist; Second most Searched for Nigerian; Eight most Searched for
African, 2003; Voted among 100 Greatest Nigerians of All Time, 1999, amongst many others.
He was also given honourable mention by President Bill Clinton in his August 2000 visit to
Nigeria. Dr. Philip Emeagwali is the initiator of the Africa one communication project to link
Africa to the information superhighway through fibre optics and is currently a consultant to
many public and private organizations on information technology world wide; Ranked the 35th
greatest African of all time in a survey for New African Magazine, August 26, 2004; The
greatest living scientist of African descent; adjudged The best scientist in the world in a poll
conducted by Internet globally; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2004
Hobbies: cooking Nigerian food, music sports.
Name: EMECHETA, Buchi

Profession: Writer
Place of Birth: Lagos
Education: Methodist Girls' High School, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, University of London, UK
Career: appointed senior research fellow, Department of English and Literary Studies,
University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, 1980
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary, Arts Council of Great Britain, Advisory
Council, Home Secretary on Race and Equality, London, UK
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Black Writer in Britain, 1978, Jock Campbell award,
1979, Daughter of Mark Twain - an American literature award; publications: In the Ditch,
(1972), Second-Class Citizen, (1974), The Slave Girl, (1976), The Joys of Motherhood, (1979),
Destination Biafra, (1982) and others.
Name: EMEFIENE, Chief Andrew Onyebigwu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B; B.L; LL.M
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 18, 1949; Akumazi-Umuocha
Education: St. Joseph's Catholic School, Akumazi-Umuocha, Delta State, 1953-59; St. Gregory
Secondary Modern School, Umunede, 1960-63; University of Lagos, Akoka, 1976-79; Nigerian
Law School, Lagos, 1979-80; Police Staff College, Jos, 1980-81
Career: Recruit Constable, Nigerian Police Force, 1969; Force C.I.D, Legal Department, Lagos;
Head of Department, CSP, 1991; retired 1996; Principal Partner, Amazing Grace Chambers,
presently
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Bar Association; Onyenweri Social Club of
Nigeria; Ika Group, Lagos
Recognitions & Achievements: Ochidigwe of Mbiri, 1992; Publication: Principles of Business
Law, Lagos, MSC Publishers, 1985
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies
Address: 39, Cameroun Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Telephone: 01-680877, 684257.
Name: EMEFO, Luke Nwachukwu

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Holy Trinity School, Onitsha, St Anthony's Training College, Onitsha, 1943, called
to the Bar, Middle Temple, London, 1961
Career: Teacher, Onitsha, clerk, Chief Secretary's Office, Lagos, produce inspector, Marketing
and Exports Department, Lagos, in private legal practice, Onitsha, 1961-68, magistrate, later
senior magistrate, Benue Plateau, chief registrar, High Court, Jos, appointed judge, High Court
of Justice, Jos, 1979
Recognitions & Achievements: Ozo Title of Abatete; Knight of St Mulumba, 1977
Hobbies: gardening, painting, reading
Name: EMEGHARA, Festus Uzoma

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA(Hons)
Home Town: Ubomiri, Mbaitoli
Education: St Augustine's School, Obibi, 1940, St Kevin's School, Ogbaku, 1941, St Theresa's
School, Nguru, 1941, St John's School, Imerienwe, 1942, St Joseph's School, Obube, 1943, St
Paul's School, Owerri, 1944, Government College, Umuahia, 1945-50, University College,
Ibadan, 1950-55
Career: Joined Civil Service, 1955, later permanent secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport,
Imo State, appointed secretary to the State Military Government and head of Service, Imo State,
1984
Hobbies: Music, reading, table tennis, walking
Name: EMEH, Belichukwu Bath

Profession: Statistician, economist, publisher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A.,; b:
Home Town: Nnobi
Education: Catholic School, Nnobi, Anambra State, 1939-45; St. Anthony's College, Agulu,
Anambra State, 1949-50; Rapid Result College, London, 1954-55; Fourah Bay College, Sierra-
Leone, 1958-60; King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1960-62; International Census Institute,
USA, 1965; USDA Graduate School, United States, 1966.
Career: Teacher, various schools, 1946-58; Statistician, Civil Service, Eastern Nigeria, 1962-76
Institutional Membership: member Institute of Statisticians, London, United Nations
Published Demographers; Defunct National Party of Nigeria, 1979-84.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ozo, 1965. Publication: One's Wars of Life, 1952; Treasurers
of Nnobi, Ochumba Press Limited, 1997.
Address: 8. Metu Street, Achara Layout, Enugu.
Name: EMEH, Yadiri Chukwu

Academic & Professioanl Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc.,; b:
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 29, 1960; Uburu
Home Town: Isu; Nwangele LGA
Education: Central School Uburu; Akanu Ibiam High School Afikpo; Ohafia Girl's Secondary
School, Amaekpu Ohafia, 1979; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1979-83; Federal University of
Technology Owerri, 1990-95
Career: acting Bursar, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
Institutional Membership: member ANAN; Matron, Drug free Club; Financial Secretary
Federal Poly Women Association; Matron, Ebonyi State Students Association; member of many
Christian bodies
Hobbies: games, travelling
Address: Plot 47, Road 18 (American Alumni Street) P. Refab Extension Owerri OR
Community School, Umuoruu Isu, Nwangele.
Telephone: 083-231221; 083-231516
Name: EMEIMIKE, Emmanuel Ndubisi

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 10, 1933, Nanka
State of Origin: Anambra State
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Ekwulawbia, 1941-46, Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1947-51, Technical College, Yaba, 1953-54, University College,
Ibadan, 1954-59, School of Military Survey, Newbury, England, 1960-61 (Diploma in
Surveying, 1961), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, 1963-64
Career: Provincial surveyor, Eastern Nigeria, 1961-62,1965, lecturer, Surveying, University of
Nigeria, 1965, appointed senior lecturer, Surveying, University of Nigeria, 1970
Institutional Membership: Canadian Institute of Surveyors, 1963, Nigerian Association of
Surveying Engineers
Hobbies: gardening, photography, poultry keeping
Name: EMEIMYI, Asuquo Eta Hogan

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), Nigerian;
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 12, 1938, Iquita
Home Town: Oron
Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1950-55, Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1956-
57, University College, Ibadan, 1958-62, Institute of Higher Studies, Geneva, Switzerland, 1963-
64, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos, 1980
Career: minister-counsellor, Nigerian Embassy, Berne, 1975-76, minister and deputy chief of
Mission, Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, 1977-78, deputy director, Ministry of External
Affairs, Lagos, 1978-81, high commissioner to Jamaica, 1981-84.
Name: EMEJUAIWE, Dr Stephen Obioma

Career: BSc, MSc, PhD, Nigerian; born
Home Town: Nkpa, Bende Division
Education: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, USA, 1957-59, Howard University, Washington DC,
1959-62, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, 1963, University of
Ibadan, Nigeria, 1965
Career: Appointed lecturer, University of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society for Immunology, Science Association of Nigeria,
Nigerian Society for Microbiology
Hobbies: lawn tennis, swimming
Name: EMEKEKWUE, Dr Emmanuel Chukwuma

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MA, MB, BCh, BAO
Home Town: Oba
Education: Church Missionary Society (CMS) Central School, Oba, 1931-35, CMS Central
School, Onitsha, 1935-41, Dennis Memorial Grammar School. Onitsha, 1942-46, Trinity
College, Dublin, 1950-59, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1967-71
Career: House officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1960-61, medical officer in charge,
Nigerian Railway Corporation, Enugu. 1961-67, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, East
Central State Government, 1972-75, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Anambra
State Government, 1975-77, elected member, House of Representatives for Onitsha South, 1979-
83; deputy chairman, Onitsha Local Government, treasurer, Onitsha Zonal Branch,
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, fellow, Royal
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Nigeria Medical Association; Nigerian People's
Party, 1978-83.
Address: Plot 53, Niger Drive, Government Reserved Area, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: EMELIFE, Dr. (Chief) Ejiofor Clement

Profession: Chief consultant, obstetrician/gynaecologist
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MB.Bch, MRCS, MRCOG, FRCOG,
FWACS, FMCOG FICS.
Home Town: Abagana; Njikoka LGA
Education: St. Bonaventures School, Nimo, 1936-41; St. Gregory's College, Lagos, Lagos State,
1941-46; Howard University, Washington D.C USA, 1950-53; University of Wisconsin,
Madison, USA, 1953-54; University of Birmingham, Medical School, England, UK, 1954-60.
Career: House Surgeon, Selly Oak Hospital, 1960-1961; House Physician, Selly Oak Hospital,
1961; senior House Surgeon, 1962; senior House Surgeon in Obstetrics and Gynaecology;
Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dudley Road Hospital, England, 1963-65; senior
House Surgeon, Leicester General Hospital, 1962; Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Stafford Hospital, 1965-66; Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaeco-logist, Soft Tissue and
Orthopaedic Surgery during the civil war; Medicare of Refugee Camps and management of
Kwasiokor Clinics during the civil war, Aba General Hospital, 1967-76; Chief Medical
Superintendent (war period), Okrika Joint Hospital; Senior Consultant Obstetrician
/Gynaecologist, Onitsha General Hospital, 1976-77; Head, Department of Gynaecology, Onitsha,
General Hospital, Anambra State, 1976-79; Chief Consultant, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Park
Lane Specialist Hospital, Enugu, 1977-84; Head, Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Park
Lane Specialist Hospital, Enugu, 1979-84; Lecturer and Examiner, Nurse Tutors Post-graduate
Programme, IMT, Enugu, 1978; visiting Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Awgu Joint
Hospital, Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka; visiting Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Holy Rosary School of Midwifery, Onitsha; Lecturer and Examiner, Midwifery Students of the
University, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu; visiting Clinician, Nkalagu Cement
Hospital Annex, 1980-84; visiting Clinical Consultant, Achi Joint Hospital, 1984-89; Chief
Consultant, Gynecologist, Consultant/Chief Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of
Health, Anambra State, Chief Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Borno Medical clinic,
Medical Director, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital; Onitsha, Anambra State, since April 1992;
board member Medical Adviser, Anambra State Sanitation Authority, 1989-91; Judicial Panel to
investigate and recommend Misappropriations of Funds in Oyi Local Government; chairman
Advisory Council of Inter-Diocesan Catholic Hospitals of Anambra and Imo; Medical Adviser of
the governing body; Adviser Anambra State Sanitation Authority, Judicial Panel on Oyi Local
Government, Restructuring and Reform Implementation Committee of CHAN Organisation,
March to July 2000.
Institutional Membership: member Royal College of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, since 1967;
Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Nigeria; International College of Surgeons, since 1973;
Royal College of Obstetrics, London, 1980; African College of Surgeons in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, London, since 1980; West African College of Surgeons in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, since 1981; Medical Council in Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nigeria, since
1982; life member, Pastoral Council of Umuahia Diocese; member Parish Council, Holy Ghost
Cathedral Parish, Enugu; inaugurated Marriage Advisory Council in Onitsha Archdiocese;
International College of Surgeon, since 1973; International Federation of Gynaecologists and
Obstetricians, since 1980.
Recognitions & Achievements: Government sponsorship to Tokyo, 1979 for World
Conference/seminar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Tuition Scholarship Award to Higher
College, Yaba; Tuition Scholarship Award at Howard University, Washington D.C, USA;
Research Assistantship Award at University of Wisconsin USA, to pursue Ph.D degree in
Medical Microbiology; scholarship Award to complete medical course training in Birmingham,
England; fellow International College of Surgeon, Chicago, 1973; Knight of St. Mulumba,
1971; Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great, 1976. Eze-Udo, Abagana; Publication: Until Death
Do Us Part, Government Printing Press, Enugu; Effect of Drugs on Coccidiosis of the Chicken,
Journal of Science and Fertility, Trypanosomiasis; Effect of 17 and Hydroprogesterone
Capronate on Habitual Abortion, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Journal of British Commonwealth,
London, 1965.
Hobbies: horticulture and video Club
Address: No. 20, Road 10, Upper North fifth Avenue, Trans Ekulu, Enugu.
Name: EMEME, Dr Loveday

Profession: Paediatrician, administrator
Academic & Profession: nal Qualifications: MSc, MD
Home Town: Ogwe
Education: Qua Iboe Mission School, 1950-57, Enitonna High School, Port Harcourt, 1958-63,
Moscow State Medical School, USSR, 1964-70, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, England, 1972-74,
Postgraduate Medical School, Hungary, 1977-78
Career: Consultant paediatrician and head, Department of Paediatrics, Ramar Specialist
Hospital, Umuahia, commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Imo State, October
1979, later commissioner for Health, Imo State until 1983, detained, January-December 1984,
conditionally released, January 1985
Institutional Membership: Soviet Medical Association, British Medical Association, Paediatric
Association of Nigeria; Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: journalism, football, boxing, politics, music, dancing, reading
Address: Ogwe, Imo State
Telephone: (083) 230670.
Name: EMENALO, Dr Sylvanus Igboecheonwu
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 1, 1938, Isunjaba
Home Town: Orlu
Education: Government Secondary School, Owerri, 1953-60, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1961-64, University of Leeds, England, 1965-68
Career: Assistant lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1964-65, lecturer, University of Zambia, 1969-
73, appointed senior lecturer and head, Department of Mathematics, University of Zambia, 1974
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications since 1975
Address: Department of Mathematics, University of Zambia, PO Box 2379, Lusaka.
Name: EMENANJO, Professor (Chief) Emmanuel Nwanolue

Profession: Educationist, linguistics, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: KSJ, BA, M.A, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 21, 1943; Daudawa
Home Town: Ibusa; Oshimili North LGA
Education: St. Ann's Catholic School, Burutu, 1949-55; St. Anthony's College, Ubulu-Ukwu,
1956-60; Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1961-62; University of Ibadan, 1963-66; 1970-81
Career: Education Officer, Federal Government College, Warri, 1966-69; Junior Research f.,
Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Ibadan, 1969-72; Training
fellow University of Ibadan, 1969-72; Tutor, St. Anthony's College, Ubulu-Uku 1967-69;
Academic Editor, Nigerian Languages, Oxford University Press, Ibadan, 1972-75; Lecturer, Igbo
Linguistics, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1975-76; senior Lecturer, lgbo
Linguistics, 1976-78; Reader, Linguistics/Igbo, 1979-93; Head, Department of Nigerian
Languages, 1978-80; Dean, School of Arts, 1980-82; 1982-83; visiting Scholar, Department of
Linguistic, University of Port Harcourt, 1983-84; Head, Department of Linguistics and African
Languages, University of Port Harcourt, 1984-86; professor of Linguistics, since 1984; Dean,
Faculty of Humanities, 1986-89; Provost, College of Education, Warri, 1990-92; Executive-
Director National Institute for Nigerian Languages, Aba, 1992-2003; Head, Department of
Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt, since 2004; National
Secretary, Committee of Provosts, College of Education, Nigeria, 1990-92; Consultant,
UNESCO Technical Committee on World Languages' Project; Advisory Committee for
Linguistic Pluralism and Multilingual Education; Nigerian Languages: Nigerian National
Commission for UNESCO; Federal Ministries of Education, and of Youth and Culture; Ex-
consultant: Nigerian Educational Research Council; West African Examinations Council;
Nigerian Languages, JAMB, 1982-91; Network of Educational Innovations in Africa; Bendel
State Languages Committee; National Council of Education Technical Committee on the
Production of Nigerian Language Teachers, Federal Ministry of Education, Lagos; Panel on the
Teaching of Igbo in the Imo State School System and the Implementation of the National
Language Policy, Ministry of Education, Imo State; Nigerian representative, Regional Seminar
on Linguapax VII Project, Quagadougou, Burkina Faso, 1996; vice-chairman Launching
Committee, Centre for Igbo Studies, Abia State University, Uturu; editor: Kiabara, Journal of
Humanities, University of Port Harcourt; Nka: A Journal of the Arts: Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri; National Primary Science Terminology Project, Federal Ministry of
Education, Lagos; ex-editor, Nigerian Language Studies, NINLAN, Aba; chairman editorial
Board, Anu - A Journal of Igbo Art and Culture, Imo State Council for Arts and Culture, Owerri;
editorial Adviser: Igbo: Journal of SPILC, University of Lagos; Uvie: Journal of Bendel State
Arts and Culture, Benin City; Ofo: Journal of Humanities, College of Education, Nsugbe;
Nigerian Journal of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Jos; Journal of Linguistics
and African Languages, University of Calabar; Calabar Studies in Languages and Linguistics,
University of Calabar; Journal of the School of Languages, Alvan Ikoku College of Education,
Owerri; editorial Consultant: The Agbor Journal of Liberal Studies; Humanities (New Series)
Delta State University, Abraka; external Assessor, ONA; Journal of Languages and Literature,
Delta State University, Abraka; Treasurer, St. Augustine's Catholic Stations, Isiala Ovom and St.
Dominic's Catholic Church, editorial Advisory Board, Warri Journal of the Arts and Social
Sciences, College of Education, Warri, Nigeria; Journal of Francophone Studies. University of
Port Harcourt; Delta State University Planning and Management Committee, Governor's Office,
Asaba, Delta State; Knights of St. John International #445, Aba, 1999; Elders Group, St.
Anthony's Catholic Churchairman Warri, 1990-93; Councillor, Obuzor-in-Council, Ibusa. 1994-
99; chairman Laity Council, SS Anthony and Jude Catholic Churchairman Umungasi, Aba,
1996-98; Education Committee; St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Federal Housing Estate, Ogbor
Hill, Aba; Marriage Counsellor. St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Ogbor Hill, Aba; member Parish
Council St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Aba; Ministry of Hospitality, Aba Catholic Diocese; St.
Joseph's Catholic Men's Organisation; Abia and Delta State; Legion of Mary, St. Dominic's
Catholic Parish, Aba; Station Organiser. St. Augustines's Catholic Station, Isiala Ovom, Aba;
Ibusa Community Development Union, Ibadan, 1969-75; Owerri, 1975-84; Port Harcourt; 1984-
91; Warri, 1990-93; Aba, since 1993; State Advisory Council.
Institutional Membership: president Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 1986-90; Igbo Studies
Association, 2004, member Nigerian Academy of Letters; Literary Society of Nigeria; Folklore
Society of Nigeria; Reading Association of Nigeria; Nigeria Peace Corps, Abia State Command;
UNESCO Lingua Pax, since 1999; vice-chairman Ibusa Community Development Union, Aba,
since 2001; president Umuodafe Family Union, Aba, since 2000; Otu Onye Lota Onwu Cultural
Group. Ibusa, since 1984; Patron/adviser, lbusa-centric Youth, Men's and Women's Social,
Cultural and Development Clubs'/Associations and Societies, Ibusa and the diaspora; Ibusa Club;
charter president Anio 50 Z\ub, Port Harcourt, since 1986; charter Secretary, Anio Elite Club,
Warri, 1991-93; Anioma Youths, Aba president Onia Welfare Association, Aba 1993-96; Patron,
Anioma Think Tank; patron, to men groups in St. Dominic's Church,
Recognitions & Achievements: Knight of St. John International; Edeogu of Ibusa; Benefactor,
Issele Ukwu Catholic Diocese, Delta State; Publication: igbo or IgboidL Asusu Igbo n' Agburu
Ndi. igbo - The lgbo Language in igbo Civilization, Ahiaku Lecture, Government Printer, 2001;
co-author, Igbo Maka WASCE/JME University Press Ltd., Ibadan, 1999; co-editor, Language
Endangerment & Empowerment in Nigeria: Theory and Reality, NINLAN Books. Aba 1999;
Co-editor/Researcher, A Quadrilmgual Glossary of Legislature Terms (English-Hausa-lgbo-
Yoruba), Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council, Lagos, 1991; He has also
contributed articles and chapters in learned journals and books
Hobbies: Reading, writing, marriage, conselling, travelling
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:emenajo2@ninlan.yahoo.com"emenajo2@ninlan.yahoo.com
Address: Idumu Ogbu, Umuodafe, Ibusa, P.O. Box 52, Ibusa, Delta State
Telephone: 0803-3220236, 0802-2663630.
Name: EMENYONU Professor Ernest Nneji

Home Town: Mbieri, Mbaitoli, lkeduru
Education: Bishop Lasbrey Teachers' College, Irete, Owerri, 1956-57, 1960-61; University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963-66; Columbia University, New York, 1966-67; University of Wisconsin,
Madison, USA, 1968-70.
Career: Instructor in English, Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 1967-68;
assistant professor of English, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia, USA, 1970-72,
English and Black Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA, 1972-75; Reader in
EnglisAlvan lkoku College of Education, Owerri, 1975-80; professor English, University of
Calabar, 1980; visiting professor English, University of Montana, Missoula, USA, 1984-85;
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Calabar, 1988
Institutional Membership: African Literature Association, USA, 1973; member Teachers of
English to Speakers of Other Languages, USA, 1981; vice-president, Professors World Peace
Academy, Nigerian Chapter, 1985; president West African Chapter, Association for
Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies, 1986
Recognitions & Achievements: Afro-Anglo-American Fellow, Carneige Foundation, 1966-67;
Kent Fellow, Danforth Foundation, 1969-72; Woodrow Wilson Internship fellow 1970-72;
Publication: Cyprian Ekwensi, Evans, London 1974; The Rise of the Igbo Novel, Oxford
University Press, Ibadan, 1985; Tie Essential Ekwensi, Heinemann, Ibadan.
Hobbies: travelling, tennis, jogging, movie.
Name: EMERHANA, Onofefere Patrick

Profession: Chartered accountant, chartered secretary, management consultant, financial
consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, ACA, ACMA, ACIS, MBIM
Home Town: Emevor, Isoko North LGA
Education: Emewha Primary School, Emevor, Delta State, 1955-61; Midwest Commercial
College, Asaba, 1962-66; RRC School (Private Tuition) 1967-75; London School of
Accountancy, 1980-82; London Business School, London. 1981-82; Warwick University
Business School, 1982-83; Citibank School of Banking, New York, USA, 1990; Citicorp
Institute for Global Finance, New York, USA
Career: Administrative assistant, McDermott Nigeria Ltd., 1966-72; Administrative Supervisor,
Deminex Oil Nigeria Ltd., 1972-76; Personnel Officer, General Administration and Recruitment,
Volkswagen of Nigeria Ltd., 1976-80; general management assistant, Houseflin Investments
Ltd., London, England, 1981-82; senior Consultant/Deputy Head, Consultancy, Sulaimon
Associates Ltd., 1985-96; Head Special assistant, International Banking Secretariat, United Bank
for Africa Plc, Lagos, 1986-90; general manager, Investments, BEN Holdings Ltd., April-July
1986; Finance/ Banking Systems Analyst, deputy-general manager, First Finance and Trust Ltd.,
1990-91; ExecutivExecutive Director, 1991-95; Director, Strategic Finance and Trust Company
Limited, 1991-95; Finance Director/Chief Strategist, Strategic Ventures and Trading Ltd., Lagos,
1996-98; director Emevor Community Bank Ltd., since 1992; Interim Governor, Oil Basin
Environment Forum, 1998; chairman/Chief Consultant, Warwick Consulting and Knowledge
Services Ltd., Lagos, 1999-2000; secretary, Federal Character Commission; Revenue
Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, The Presidency, Abuja, 2002-03; chairman
Strategic Ventures & Trading Limited, since 2003
Institutional Membership: member Associate Chartered Secretaries and Accountants; Institute
of Chartered Accountants; Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Institute of
Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, British Institute of Management, 1982; Institute of
Management Consultants; Institute of Data Processing Management, 1983; Associate Institute of
Taxation of Nigeria, 1999; Emevor Progressive Union, Lagos; past ch 1987-90; Past president
Rotary Club of Ojo, 1991-92.
Recognitions & Achievements: delegate to a sponsored International Monetary Fund
Conference or Fiscal Decentralization held at Headquarters, Washington DC, USA., 2000;
fellow Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, 2000; Best Thesis and Prizes Award,
London School of Accountancy, 1981-82; Best Thesis and First Prizes in Company Law and
Taxation, CiMA; Management Information Systems and Data Processing, CIM; Management:
Principles and Policy, ICSA; Personnel: Principles and Policy, 1CSA, (London School of
Accountancy)
Hobbies: community development, reading, listening to gospel music
Address: 24, Costain Road, Ojo, P. O. Box 3450, Apapa, Lagos.
Telephone: 08034081118.
Name: EMEROLE, Godfrey Ohuawunwa

Home Town: Ogwa
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Ogwa, 1933-35, Church Missionary
Society Central School, Atta, 1936-40, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1941-45,
Yaba Higher College, Lagos, 1946-47, University of St Andrews, Scotland, 1953-56, University
of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1956-57 (Diploma in Education, 1957)
Career: Teacher, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, 1947-48, teacher, Zik's Institute, Onitsha,
1948-52, teacher, Emmanuel College, Owerri, 1952-53, education officer, Ministry of Education,
Eastern Nigeria, 1958-63, appointed senior assistant registrar, University of Nigeria, 1963
Hobbies: gardening
Name: EMERY, Joseph George

Profession: Anaesthetist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB. BS,
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 26, 1930, Taunton, Somerset, England
Education: London Hospital Medical College, England, 1950-55
Career: Registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1958-60, registrar, Salisbury Group
Hospitals, 1960-62, consultant anaesthetist, Northern Nigerian Government, 1962-66, appointed
senior consultant anaesthetist, Ahmadu Bello University Hospital, Zaria
Institutional Membership: member Royal College of Surgeons, London, Royal College of
Physicians, London, fellow, Medical Council of Anaesthetists, Nigeria, 1971; Rotary Club, St
John's Ambulance Brigade
Hobbies: fishing, golf
Name: EMETONJOR, Peter Chimbillim

Profession: Graphic artist, advertising practitioner
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 13, 1953; Akure
Home Town: Owa
Education: St. Saviour's Primary School, Ado-Ekiti, 1959-63; Baptist Primary. Owa, 1963-64;
Ika Grammar School, Owa, 1966-70; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, 1974-78
Career: Lintas United, 1979-91; Managing Director/CEO Pemetad Ltd
Institutional Membership: member Advertising Practitioners' Council of Nigeria; Association
of Advertising Practitioners in Nigeria; Oak Club of Onigongo; Apapa Club
Hobbies: table tennis, swimming, painting
Name: EMEYESE, Hon. (Chief) Sunday Akpodiogaga

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 31, 1964; Kokori Inland
Home Town: Kokori Inland; Ethiope East LGA
Education: Bishop Johnson Primary School, Sapele, 1970-75; Eyarefe Stenographic School,
Sapele, 1975-76; Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele, 1976-81; St. Patrick's College, Asaba,
1982-83; Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, Ile-Ife, 1983-87; Nigeria Law School, Lagos, 1989-88.
Career: Legal Practitioner, BBE Idigbe & Co., Warri, 1990-91; Administrative Manager/Legal
Officer, Steelways Nigeria Ltd., Warri, 1991-93; Honourable member, Delta State House of
Assembly (elected twice), representing Ethiope East on the platform of Peoples Democratic
Party, since 1999; chairman Finance/Appropriation Committee, DSHA; member National
delegate, Social Democratic National Convention, Jos and Abuja, 1993; chairmanship contestant,
Ethiope East Local Government Area, 1993
Institutional Membership: secretary general, Kokori Progressive Union; member Central
Working Committee, Urhobo Progressive Union; People Democratic Party; president, Erhi
Social Club; Chief Whip, Okpara Noble Club, Warri; member Kokori Elite Club; gold-stateman,
Obafemi Awolowo University Man O' War Unit, Ile-Ife.
Hobbies: football, volleyball, travelling, reading, music
Address: Otobrise Street, Kokori Inland, Delta State.
Name: EMEZIE, Dr. Elijah Ebonine

Profession: Consultant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, LL.B, FWACP
Home Town: Nkwere
Education: Central School Umunze, Anambra State, 1940-44; Central School, Ufuma, Anambra
State, 1945-46; Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha 1947-51; School of Agriculture,
Umudike, 1952; School of Pharmacy, Yaba, 1952-53; University College, Ibadan, 1953-61.
Career: Medical Officer, General Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State, 1961-62; Medical Officer,
General Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, 1963; Medical Officer, General Hospital,
Abakiliki, Enugu State, (now Ebonyi State), 1963-64; Medical Officer, General Hospital,
Obubra, Cross River State, 1964; Medical Officer, General Hospital. Port Harcourt, Rivers State,
1965; Medical Officer, General Hospital, Aba, Abia State, 1966-67; Financial Sec Nigerian
Medical Association, Central State and Imo State 1971-80; zonal chairman Nigerian Medical
Association, Orlu, Imo State, 1986-90; Medical Officer, Community Hospital, Umunkwo, Imo
State, 1968-69; Medical Officer, St. Mary's Hospital, Amaigbo, Imo State, 1970; Proprietor and
Managing Partner, St. Luke's Hospital, Orlu, Imo State, since 1970
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; patron, Nigerian Red Cross, 1979;
National Patron, Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, 1993;
Nigerian People's Party (NPP), Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Roll of Honour Award, Imo State Nigerian Medical
Association, 1992; Eberechukwu 1 Orlu, 1981; Knight of St. Christopher Okigwe/Orlu Diocese
(K.S.C), 1988, Ikenga I Umuna, 1991.
Hobbies: photography, reading
Address: 24, Ebubeogu Street, Okoro Okwara-Amoji Village, Nkwerre, Imo State.
Telephone: 083-520019, 520743.
Name: EMEZI, Herbert Ohuawunwa

Home Town: Awaka, Owerri
Education: Our Lady's Catholic School, Emekuku, 1943-44, St Patrick's College, Calabar,
1945-49, Clerical Training School, Oshogbo, 1950-51, Fourah Bay College, Freetown, 1956-61,
University of Ibadan, 1965-66 (Diploma in Librarianship, 1966)
Career: Administrative officer, 1961-63, appointed assistant librarian, University of Nigeria
Hobbies: dancing
Name: EMEZIE, Jude Kenneth Ndubuokwu

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Ogwu, Ikpele, Ogbaru
Education: King's School, Ogwu, Ikpele, 1938-46, St Mary's School, Onitsha, 1947, West
African People's Institute, Calabar, 1949, Zik's Institute, Onitsha, 1950-52, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1963-66, Nigerian Law School, 1970-71
Career: Pupil teacher, King's School, Ogwu, Ikpele, 1948, accounts clerk, GBO Ltd, Port
Harcourt, 1954-56, tutor, National College, Oguta, 1956-57, tutor, Zik Academy, Sapele, 1957-
59, tutor, Lagos City College, Yaba, 1959-61, production unit officer, Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation, Lagos, 1961-63, began private legal practice, 1971; national organising secretary,
Zikist National Vanguard, 1959-61
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Union of Students, Nsukka faction, 1965-66, chairman,
Ogbaru Divisional School Board since 1974, secretary, Niger State Committee, 1974, secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association, Onitsha Branch
Recognitions & Achievements: Nnanyelugo
Hobbies: swimming, music, reading, international affairs
Address: 4 Ezenwa Street, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Name: EMEZIEM, Alexander Egemasi

Profession: Economist, politician
Academic & Profesional Qualifications: BA
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 9, 1929, Obibii Nguru
Home Town: Aboh Mbaise
Education: St Charles' School, Nguru, Aboh Mbaise, 1936-44, St Charles' College, Onitsha,
1947-50, Fourah Bay College, Freetown, 1958-62
Career: Teacher, later headmaster, 1944-58, research officer, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1962,
capital accountant, 1963-64, divisional accountant and head of Administration, 1965-70, acting
district manager, 1971, shipping co-ordinator, 1972-73, divisional manager, 1974-76, manager,
Supply and Distribution, 1977-78, managing director, 1979, commissioner for Water and Rural
Electricity, Imo State, October 1979, later commissioner for Finance, Imo State, commissioner
for Establishments, Imo State until 1983
Institutional Membership: Associate, Chartered Institute of Secretaries; Nigerian People's
Party, 1979-83
Hobbies: gardening, reading
Name: EMIBRA, Hon Agbeotu Efiriaenchi

Profession: Environmentalist, politician
Home Town: Burutu; Burutu LGA
Education: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
Career: Environmental Consultant, Academic; Faculty Representative, Council, Rivers State
University of Science and Technology, 1990-93; vice-chairman Burutu Local Government Area;
member House of Representatives for Burutu, Federal Constituency on platform of Peoples
Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Conservation of endangered spicies, horticulture, reading; office: House of
Representatives, National Assembly, Abuja
Address: 20A, Okumagba Avenue, Warri
Name: EMMANUEL, Francesca Yetunde

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 19, 1933; Lagos
Education: Methodist Girls' (Kindergarten) School, Lagos, 1938-40: Princess School, Lagos,
1941-45; Holy Child College, Lagos, 1946-51; University College (now University of Ibadan),
Ibadan, 1956-59; University of London, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, 1969;
Royal Institute of Administration. London. 1974.
Career: Assistant secrertary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, 1959-60; Federal
Ministry of Establishments, 1960-61; Cabinet Office (now the Presidency), Police Affairs
Division, 1961-64; assistant secretary, Morgan Commission Secretariat. 1964; Administrative
Officer III: Administrative Officer II. Federal Ministry of Trade, 1964-69: Administrative
Officer 1, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. 1969-73 and Cabinet Office (Administrative
Division), 1973-74; Secretary, Federal Public Service Commission, 1975; former presenter of
programmes (part-time), Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of
Nigeria). Lagos: former Administrative Officer, Federal University Service: first Nigerian
Female permanent secretary (now Director-General), Federal Civil Service, 1975-88; retired
voluntarily from the Federal Civil Service. 1988
Institutional Membership: member Steve Rhodes Voices
Hobbies: singing, gardening, writing.
Name: EMODI, Chief Victor Okechukwu

Profession: Chartered accountant, corporate executive
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 7, 1959; Onitsha
Home Town: Onitsha; Onitsha North LGA
Education: St. Joseph's Primary School, 1965-67; Onitsha Santa Maria Primary School, Enugu,
1970-71; Christ The King College, Onitsha, 1972-76; Enugu State University of Technology
Business School, Lagos, 1996-98.
Career: Audit senior Akintola Williams. Dellotte and Touche, 1985-86; Audit Supervising
senior, Akinola Williams, Dellotte and Touche, 1986; Manager, Financial and Accounts,
Continental Reinsurance Plc, 1986-88; senior Manager, Finance and Administration,
Conitinental Reinsurance Plc, 1992-94; currently, Executive Director Finance and Management
Services, Continental Reinsurance Plc. Lagos
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Chartered Institute
of Taxation of Nigeria; Nigeria Institute of Management; Ikoyi Club, 1938.
Recognitions & Achievements: International Who's Who, 1988; Ogbuefi Akunne, Prestigious
Agbalanze Society of Onitsha, November, 1994.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, keeping fit, watching television
Address: 32A, Mainland Way Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos OR 18, Occonnor Street, New
American Quarters, Onitsha.
Telephone: 01- 2670482; 046-410748.
Name: EMODI, Okwudili Godwin
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 25, 1949; Kano
Education: Ibo Union School, Kano, 1955-62; Merchants of Light School, Oba, Anambra State,
1963-71; Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, 1973-75; London School of
Accountancy, London, 1977-80; University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1986-91;
Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, 1991-92.
Career: Executive Officer (Accounts), Anambra State Ministry of Finance, Enugu, 1975-76;
Accountant, Bursary, Ahmadu Bello University, 1982; Company Secretary, Wisan Management
Limited, the secretarial arm of Messrs. Akintola Williams and Company, Port Harcourt, 1983-
92; Corporate Affairs Manager, PAN FEDAM Marble and Granite Limited, 1993-94; Company
Secretary/Legal Adviser, West Africa Milk Company Nigeria Plc, since 1995.
Institutional Membership: Ikoyi Club, 1938.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Company Secretarial Practice in Nigeria, a paper
used for In-house training of members of staff of Akintola Williams Group; Law Relating to the
practice of Auditing in Nigeria, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port
Harcourt, 1991.
Hobbies: golf, lawn tennis, swimming, football
Address: Plot 446, Oluwa Fasade Street, Omole Estate, Phase 1, Ogba, Ikeja.
Name: EMODI, Samuel Anthony Onuora

Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St Mary's Primary School, Onitsha, 1920-26, Dennis Memorial Grammar School,
Onitsha, 1928-30, Government Survey School, Ibadan, 1931-34
Career: Government surveyor, Nigeria and Cameroon, 1934-58, retired, 1958
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institution of Land Surveyors, Commonwealth Association
of Surveys and Land Economy
Hobbies: Reading, piano playing
Address: 19 Central School Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: EMODI, Senator (Mrs) Joy Ifeyinwa

Profession: Administrator, lawyer, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 23, 1955; Anaocha LGA
Education: Holy Rosary Primary School, Onitsha; Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Career: member Nigeria Ports Decongestion Committee; Director National Fertilizer Company
Limited (NAFCON) Onne; Nigeria Representative at the Third African-American Summit,
Senegal, 1995; member Nigerian Expert Team at World Women Conference, Beijing, China,
1995; elected delegate, National Constitutional Conference, 1994; Governorship aspirant,
Anambra State, 1999; contested 2003 Senatorial elections (Anambra North Senatorial District);
sworn in as a Senator, March 8, 2005
Name: EMOEKPERE, Chief Asalaki Sylvanus

Profession: Economist, administrator, management consultant
Home Town: Iviaghe-Agenebode; Etsako East LGA.
Education: Provincial Teachers Training College (now Esigie College) Abudu via Benin, 1958-
59; University of Lagos, 1965-69.
Career: School Teacher/Headmaster, Etsako Local Education Authority. 1960-64; served in
various capacities and retired as a Senior Economist, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1965-75;
Departmental Manager, Import Administration, R.T. Briscoe Nigeria Plc, 1975-77; Departmental
Manager, Technical, 1977-79; Group Manager, Printing Machinery, 1979-81; general manager
Import Division, 1981-83; Import and Technical Divisions, 1983-84; Deputy managing director,
1984-1988; Director 1988-date, Integrated Vegetable Oils and Products Limited Badagry, 1988-
92; Anchor Business Systems Limited, 1993-date; member Sub-Committee on the Technical
Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation of Public Enterprises with responsibility for
the National Shipping Line Limited, 1989, implementation Sub-Committee of the technical
committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation of Public Enterprises with responsibility for
the Cross River Basin Development Authority, Calabar, 1989-90; Board of Directors, Cross
River Basin Development Authority, Calabar, 1991-92; member Board of Studies of the
Nigerian Marketing Association, since 1988, Board of Examiners, Nigerian Marketing
Association, since 1988; Transactional Analysis Association, USA (one of the four Nigerians in
the organisation); co-ordinator, first Conference of African Central Banks, 1970. Olegbha of
Weppa-Wano Clan
Institutional Membership: defunct Action Group, 1960-65; president Weppa-Wano
Development Association, 1982; chairman Ivioghe Community Development Association, 1986;
member Apapa Rotary dub, 1979; president Etsako Club 81, 1992-93.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Marketing in a Deregulated Economy, National
Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Marketing Association, Durbar Hotel.
Kaduna, May 13-14, 1988; Strategic Planning, Strategy and Management of Public Enterprises
Workshop, Centre for Management Development, 1988.
Hobbies: fish farming, reading, writing, table tennis, lawn tennis
Address: Plot 1440, GH Close. 5th Avenue, Festac fown, Lagos
Name: EMOKPAE, Erhabor Ogieva

Profession: Sculptor and artist
Education: Western Boys High School, 1949-51; Yaba College of Technology, 1951-53;
England, 1963.
Career: Graphic artist, Eastern Nigeria Information Service, 1953-58; visualizer, Lintas, Nigeria
1959, Lintas, London, 1963-65; Creative director, Lintas, Nigeria, 1973-76; chairman, Asa
Productions, Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Helped establish Nigerian Arts Council in the early 1960's,
designed the brochures and murals for Festac 77, copper murals at United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa, Headquarters, Ethiopia, replica of Benin Ivory Mask for Festac 77,
murals and mosaic for National Theatre, Muritala Mohammed International Airport in addition
to many other private and public commissions such as Unilever House London; exhibited
nationally and overseas; Officer of Order of the Niger; eugolised as the Michelangelo of Africa.
Name: EMOLE, Chief Echeme

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, BCom, MA
Home Town: Abiriba
Education: Scottish Mission School, Abiriba, 1931-37, Hope Waddell Training Institute,
Calabar, 1938-40, Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu, 1941-42, University of Dublin, Eire,
1945-49 (Diploma in Public Administration, 1949), Council of Legal Education, London, 1949-
51
Career: called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London, 1952; in legal practice, 1952, Eastern Region
House of Assembly, also member, House of Representatives, Lagos, 1953-54, minister of
Agriculture, later minister of Internal Affairs, minister of Land and Survey, minister of Town
Planning and minister of Finance, 1954-66, appointed member, Imo State Judicial Service
Commission, 1979; former member, National Council of Nigerian Citizens; president, Abiriba
Improvement Union, Lagos Branch, 1943-45, legal adviser, Bende Divisional Union, 1952-66,
ruling elder of Presbyterian Church since 1963
Institutional Membership: life member and national vice-president, Bible Society of Nigeria,
patron, Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture
Recognitions & Achievements: honorary citizen, City of New Orleans, USA, 1980; traditional
titles: Eze Udo of Abiriba, Ogbu Agu Owu of Amabe Ugwueke; Commander, Order of the
federal Republic, 1964
Hobbies: gardening
Address: 1 Ogufere Street, GRA Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EMORDI, Dr. Emorc Cyril

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 21, 1959; Ubulu-Uku
Home Town: Ubulu-Uku; Aniocha-South
Education: St. Patrick's Catholic School, Yaba, Lagos, 1970; Ekwumekwu Grammar School
(now St. Anthony's College), Ubulu-Uku, 1971-75; University of Benin, Benin City; 1979-82;
1984-86; Ambrose Alli University. Ekpoma, 1992-2000
Career: Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; acting Head. Department of History, Edo State
University, Ekpoma, 1994-95; acting Head, Department of History and International Studies,
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, since 2000
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Institute of Bankers. Institute of Marketing,
London; Historical Society of Nigeria; Human Right Club, Ambrose Alli University Chapter;
Patron, Association for the presentation of African Culture, Ambrose Alli University; National
Adviser, National Rebirth on Campuses.
Recognitions & Achievements: N.Y.S.C, Kaduna State, chairman award, 1983; G.G.S.S, Kwoi,
PTA Merit award, 1983; Publication: Ekwumekwu: A Guerrilla Movement, 1898-1911 Itan
Bensu Journal of Historical Studies, Ekpoma, Vol.1, 1990; South Africa's Military Machine and
the Security of the Frontline Stales, Iroro Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Bensu Ekpoma,
vol.4; 1992; Warfare Conventions in Western Igboland, C.1650, Humanista Abraka Journal of
Humanities, 1992; Fundamentals of African History, Department of History Publication,
Dalhouse, 1993; Co-editor, Issues in International Studies and Diplomacy, Department of
History and International Studies Publication; vol. 1, 1999, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
Hobbies: Reading, writing and travelling
Address: c/o I Oseghe Street, off Borehole Road, Ekpoma
Name: EMOVON, Professor Emmanuel Uwumagbuhunmwun

Profession: Physical chemist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., Ph.D.
Education: Baptist School, Benin City, 1936-43; Edo College, Benin City, 1945-49; University
College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1950-56; University College, Gower Street,
London, 1956-59, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, 1982
Career: Teacher, Edo College, Benin City, 1955; Research assistant, ICI, Billingham. Durham,
1957; Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1959-65; senior Lecturer, 1965-68; assistant
professor Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1968-71; professor/Head, Department of
Chemistry, University of Benin, 1971; chairman Food and Drug Administration, 1974-77; Dean,
Faculty of Science, 1975-77; Deputy vice-chancellor, University of Benin, 1976-78: chairman
Benin East Local Government Area, Bendel State, 1977; vice-chancellor University of Jos,
1978-85; minster, Science and Technology, 1985-89; Co-ordinator/ceo. Sheda Science and
Technology Complex, 1990-1998; vice-chancellor Igbinedion University Okada, Benin City;
member National Universities Commission, 1975; Planning Committee, World Black and
African Festival of Arts and Culture, Constitution Drafting Committee, 1977; Industrial
Research Council, and Natural Sciences Research Council, 1976
Institutional MemberhiChemical Society of Great Britain. 1959; West African Science
Association, 1960; Nigerian Council for Science and Technology; American Association for
Advancement of Science, New York Academy Of Science; fellow Science Association of
Nigeria. 1972; Nigerian Academy of Science, 1977; Nigerian representative, International
Council of Scientific Union, 1984; honorary Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Science and
Technology; president Chemical Society of Nigeria, 1973; Benin Forum.
Recognitions & Achievements: Scholarship of the Governments of Western Region &
Federation of Nigeria, 1946-59; Scholarship of the University College. Ibadan. 1952-56; Royal
society of London Study fellowship, 1963; Commonwealth of Australian & Asian Programme
Scholarship, 1967; Diploma of Distinction For Men & Women, Inter biographical Centre, 1990;
Commander of the Order of the Niger, 2000; Obayagbona of Benin Kingdom, 1991; Publication:
Formulation And Manufacturing Technology of Clearing Agents (Gold), Mindex Publishing
Company. Benin, 2001, Several Academic Papers in Learned Journals and Contributions to
books including Nigeria since Independence, First 25yrs, Vol III
Hobbies: tennis, reading, gardening, photography, writing, Billard.
Address: 7, Emovon Crescent, off Ihama Street. GRA, P. O. Box 7439, Benin City, Edo State
Name: EMUCHAY, Dr. (Chief) Chika Onyegbaere

Education: St. Thomas' Primary School, Azumini, Imo State, 1964-67; Government School,
Aba, 1970; Government College, Umuahia, 1971-75; University of Nigeria. Nsukka, 1975-81;
Middlesex Medical School, University of London, 1979; University of Port Harcourt, Port
Harcourt, Rivers State, 1991.
Career: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu; Mount Carmel Hospital, Akpa Utong,
Akwa Ibom; Delta Hospital Limited, Ikom, Cross River State; Cottage Hospital, Azumini;
Ministry of Health, Umuahia, Abia State; Group Medical Practice, Aba; member Hospital
Management Committee, Mount Carmel Hospital, Akpa Utong, Akwa Ibom State, board, Delta
Hospital Limited; ceo/Deputy chairman Board, Cottage Hospital, Azumini Ltd; Board chairman
Conchays (Nig.) Limited; commissioner Health & Social Welfare, Abia State; former Board
chairman Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State; ceo. Cottage Hospital, Azumini, via
Aba, Abia State
Address: Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 10, Azumini, via Aba, Abia State
Name: EMUCHAY. Dr Dick Waobianyi

Profession: Surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, ChB
Home Town: Azumini
Education: Government College, Umuahia, 1932-34, King's College, Lagos, 1935-36, Higher
College, Yaba, Lagos, 1937-42, University of St Andrews, Scotland, 1945-49, Liverpool School
of Tropical Medicine, England (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Career: senior science master, Igbobi College, Lagos, general medical practitioner, Lancashire,
England, 1949, house surgeon, 1950, senior house surgeon, 1952, medical officer in charge of
Rural Areas, Aba, 1955-58, medical officer in charge, General Hospital, Degema, 1958-59,
medical officer in charge, Maternity Hospital, Aba, 1959-61, became proprietor and medical
superintendent, Cottage Hospital, Azumini, 1961, also chairman, Public Service Commission,
Enugu, 1972-81, appointed pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing Council, Imo State
University, 1981
Institutioal Membershimember, International Biographical Society
Hobbies: swimming, lawn tennis, chess
Name: EMUVEYAN, Dr. Edward Ejiro

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FMCOG. FWACS
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 9, 1945; Okpara Waterside
Home Town: Okpara Waterside; Ethiope East LGA
Education: St. Patrick's School, Sapele, Delta State, 1951-56; Government College, Ughelli,
1958-64; College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1967-73
Career: House Officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1973-74; Medical Officer,
Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, 1974-75;
senior House Officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1975-76; Registrar. 1976-80;
Registrar, Jessop Hospital For Women. Sheffield, England, 1980-81; senior Registrar, Lagos
University Teaching Hospital 1981-84; Consultant, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, 1981-84;
Lecturer/Consultant, College of Medicine, University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, 1986-90;
senior Lecturer/Consultant, since 1990; member Faculty Board, Obstetrics & Gyneacology,
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. 1987-90; Full Cricket Colours, University of
Lagos, 1969; West African University Cricket Team, 1970
Institutional Membership: Secretary General, Medical & Dental Consultants Association of
Nigeria, 1990-93; Secretary, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Chapter, 1990-94; vice-
president, 1993-94
Recognitions & Achievements: Federal Republic of Nigeria, University Scholarship, 1970-73;
Publication: Published more than 25 research articles in National & International Learned
Journals
Address: Plot 3123, Block 28, Amuwo Odofin Housing Estate, Mile 2, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-801500 ext 2376
Name: ENABOIFO, Michael Itua

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCCA
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 25. 1943
Home Town: Ekpoma, Esan West LGA
Education: St. Andrew's Primary School, Eguare Ekpoma. 1950-58; St. Peter's Modern School,
Eguare, Ekpoma, 1959; St. Anthony's Grammar School, Esure-Imushin, Ijebu-Ode, 1960-64.
Career: Article Clerk, Messrs. Anjous, Uku, Eweka & Company. 1965-72; Graduate
Accountant, 1972-73; Staff Partner 1974-93; Managing Partner, Anjous, Uku, Eweka &
Company, since 1993
Institutional Membership: fellow Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Rotary International, since 1982; Serra Club of Benin City;
Esan Foundation
Hobbies: gardening, reading, travelling
Address: 30, Adolor Street, off Adesuwa Grammar School Road, GRA, Benin City
Name: ENAGI, Alhaji Abdurrahamani Hassan

Home Town: Enagi
Education: Kuligi Elementary School, 1934-38, Bida Middle School, 1938-43, Bauchi
Teachers' College, 1943-45, Katsina Higher Teachers' College, 1949-52, Institute of
Administration, Zaria, 1961
Career: Teacher, 1953-55, headmaster, City Senior Primary School, Kano, 1955-59, bursar,
Provincial Secondary School, Kano, 1959-62, industrial relations of ficer, Amalgamated Tin
Mines of Nigeria, Plateau State, 1964-65, welfare officer, United Nigeria Textiles, Kaduna,
1966-69, later elected member, House of Representatives for Lavun, 1979-83
Name: ENAGI, Alhaji (Hon.) Mahmud Abdulrahman

Profession: Administrator, politician, farmer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MPA
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 15. 1948; Enagi
Home Town: Enagi; Edati
Education: Quranic Traditional School, 1956-62; L.E.A Primary School, 1963-69; Dendo
Government Secondary School, Agaie, Niger State, 1970-74; Bayero University College of
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-79; Federal School of Arts and Science, Sokoto, 1974-76;
Career: Administrative Officer, Ikom Local Government Council, 1979-80; Administrative
Officer, Grade VII, VI, and V, Niger State Civil Service, 1980-88; Project Administrative
Officer/senior Administrative Officer, 1983-88; senior assistant Registrar, Usman Dan Fodiyo
University, Sokoto, 1988-90; Registrar, Niger State College of Agriculture, Mokwa, 1990-93;
senior Personnel Manager/ageneral manager Admin, Nigerian Paper Mill, Jebba, 1993-97;
assistant National Director Mobilisation, Peoples Democratic Party; National Secretariat, Wuse
Zone 5, Abuja; member Governing Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Administration; Associate member Institute
of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of Management
Recognition & Achievements: United Nigeria Party; Peoples Democratic Party
Hobbies: Reading, excursions
Address: Block 32, Plot 132, Wuse Zone 4 OR House 2, Wadata Area, Enagi, Edati lga., Enagi,
via Bida-Niger State.
Telephone: 09-5234349, 5234348, ext. 1132
Name: ENAHORO, Chief Anthony

Profession: Elder statesman, journalist, politician, publisher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifcations: CFR
Home Town: Uromi; Esan North LGA
Education: Government Schools, Uromi and Owo; King's College, Lagos
Career: Editor, Southern Nigeria Defender, Ibadan, 1944-45; Editor, Daily Comet, Kano, 1945-
49; Associate Editor, West African Pilot, Lagos, 1949; Editor-in-Chief, Morning Star, 1950-53;
minister, Home Affairs, Transport, Information and Mid-West Affairs/Leader of the House,
Western Region, 1954-59; Federal commissioner, Information, Culture, Youth, Sports,
Cooperatives and Labour, 1967-74; Federal commissioner Special Duties, 1975;
chairman/Publisher, World Publications Ltd, publishers of Sunday World, The Weekender and
Woman's Vista magazine, Benin City; ; member Western House of Assembly and Federal House
of Representatives/Party Chief Whip, 1951-54; Director National Coal Board, 1953-56;
Opposition spokesman on Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs and Legislative Affairs, 1959-63;
moved Motion for Self-Government and attended all Constitutional Talks Preceding
Independence in 1960; detained during emergency period in Western Region, 1962; went into
political exile in UK, 1963; extradited from UK and imprisoned in Nigeria for treasonable
felony, released by the Federal Military Government, 1966; Leader, Mid-West State Delegation
to Adhoc Constitutional Conference and member, Ad-Hoc Constitutional Committee, 1966;
president World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, 1972-75; chairman Committee
on Edo State Movement, 1981,Nigerian Shippers' Council, 1982; Movement for National
Reformation; member National Democratic Coalition; on self exile in 1994, returned 2001;
Leader Movement for National Reformation.
Institutional Membership: foundation member Action Group, acting general secretary/national
vice-president. Action Group; chairman/Secretary, Uromi District Council and Ishan Division
Council; National Party of Nigeria; chairman, National Party of Nigeria, Bendel (now Edo and
Delta State) State Chapter, 1978-80
Recognitions & Achievements: Adolo of Uromi, Edo State; Commander of the Order of the
Federal Republic, 1982; Doctor of Science, University of Benin, 1972. Publication: Fugitive
Offender, autobiography, Cassels, London, 1972.
Hobbies: golf, reading, travelling
Address: Oregbeni Estate, Benin City, Edo State
Name: ENAHORO, Edward Omokwale

Home Town: Uromi
Education: Owo Government School, 1930-34, Uromi Government School, 1934-36, Edo
College, Benin, 1936-37, King's College, Lagos, 1937-42, University College of South West
England, 1953-55 (Diploma in Public Administration, Exeter)
Career: first secretary, Nigeria High Commission, London, 1958-61, senior assistant secretary,
Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1961-62, counsellor, Nigerian Embassy, Bonn, 1962-63,
counsellor, Nigeria Embassy, Rome, 1963-65, deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of External
Affairs, Lagos, 1967-70, high commissioner to Canada, 1970-73, ambassador to Zaire, 1973,
later ambassador to Yugoslavia, 1977-84
Hobbies: sport.
Name: ENAHORO, Peter Osajele Aizegbeobor (a.k.a. Peter Pan)

Home Town: Uromi
Education: St. David's School, Akure, 1941-46; Government School, Warri, 1946-48;
Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, 1948-53.
Career: Editor, Sunday Times, 1958-62; Editor, Daily Times, 1962-65; Group Editorial Adviser,
1966; Editor-in-Chief, 1966; Editor, Producer, Radio Deutsche Welle, Cologne, 1966-76; Editor,
Africa magazine, Paris, London, 1971-78; Editor, Director New African, 1978-79; Publisher/
Founder, Africa Now, 1980; chairman National Broadcasting Commission, 1992-94; Sole
Administrator, Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, September 1996; Patron, International Press Institute.
Institutional Membership: Permanent Secretary,.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos; IBB International
Golf and Country Club, Abuja; Addington Palace Golf Club, Addington, Surrey, England,
fellow Commonwealth Journalists Association, Publication: You Gotta Cry to Laugh, 1972; The
Complete Nigerian, 1992
Hobbies: golf, fishing
Telephone: 09-3147523-8, 3147521, 3142458, 3140485, 3140484, 3147252.
Name: ENAHORO, Professor Henry Ehikpehale

Home Town: Uromi
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1942-47, Technical Institute, Yaba, Lagos, 1948-52,
University College, Ibadan, 1952-54, University of Manchester, England, 1954-59, University of
Sheffield, England, 1961-63.
Career: Chartered Engineer ; research Engineer , Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford,
England, 1963-64, research fellow, Cranfield Institute of Technology, 1964-66, senior research
fellow, 1966-69, lecturer, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 1969-74,
appointed professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, 1975
Institutional Membership: Institute of Mechanical Engineering, 1968
Hobbies: lawn tennis, squash, golf, photography
Address: 1 Sibown Close, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka, Lagos.
Name: ENAKELE, Chief Augustine Sule Aigbona

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCIB, FCCA, FCA
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 28, 1945; South Ibie
Home Town: Etsako West
Education: St. Paul's Catholic School, South Ibie, 1949-55; Blessed Martins Secondary Modern
School, 1956-58; St. John Boscos College, Ubiaja, 1960-61.
Career: Teacher, 1962-65; Accounts Trainee, UAC, 1965-67; Accountant, National Bank of
Nigeria Limited, 1967-71; senior Manager, later assistant Chief Accountant, New Nigeria Bank
Ltd, 1971-75; senior Partner, Aigbona Enakele and Company (Chartered Accountants), since
1976; ceo. Aust-Ena Uniconsults Limited, since 1976; Sole Proprietor, Konkord Hotel, Benin
City, since 1976
Institutional Membership: chairman Hotel Proprietors Association, Edo State, Tourism
Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Edo State; fellow Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants, 1981; Chartered Institute of Bankers, 1982; Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Nigeria, 1983; chairman Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Benin District 1991,
1992; member Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, 1997
Recognitions & Achievements: Orkuagbe South Ibie
Hobbies: table and lawn tennis, picnicking, pleasure trips
Address: 12, Edegbe Avenue, off Giwa Amu Street, GRA, Benin City
Name: ENAMUOTOR, Emuobo Judith

Home Town: Abraka
Education: RCM School, Abraka, 1957-1962; Our Lady's High School, Effurun, 1964-68;
AGGS, Ughelli, 1969-70; University of Ibadan, 1975; University of Benin, 1987-89
Career: NYSC, Ministry of Education. Kano, 1975-76; Senior Science Teacher, 1977; Research
Officer, NIHORT, Ibadan, 1977-80; senior Admin Officer, DSC Ltd. 1980-81; Principal Admin
Officer, 1981-82; assistant manager, Estate Management, 1983-85; Consultant Continental
Services Ltd, 1988-92; Director International Furniture, 1978-92: general manager API, Effurun.
1992-96; chairman Jemena Enterprises; Brese Nigeria Ltd., since. 1987; member Ethiope East
Caretaker Committee, 1994-2001; State Judicial Service Commission, 1999-2001; Delta State
Environmental Sanitation Awareness Campaign Committee; Appointed commissioner for
Information of Delta State, 2001-03
Institutional Membership: member Abraka Ladies Association; National Council of Women's
Societies
Hobbies: sport, horticulture, reading;
Name: ENANG, Chief David Okim

Career: Farmer, administrator
Home Town: Apiapom
Education: Government School, Ikom, 1932; House of Assembly, 1951-52, House of
Representatives, 1954-59, 1964-66, joined Agricultural Development Corporation, Cross River
State, 1972-75, Marketing Board, 1975-76, Cross Lines Ltd (SESCOT), 1976-79, appointed
member, Local Government Service Commission, Calabar; National Council of Nigeria and the
Cameroons, 1951-66
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN) until 1983, former state Vice
Executive Chairman, NPN
Address: 2 Ishie Street, Mbukpa, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: ENANG, Hon. Ita

Home Town: Ididep; Ibiono Ibom LGA
Education: University of Calabar
Career: partner, DTO Enang associates, councilor 1988-89: House of Assembly. 1992-93;
House of Representatives, (UNCP) 1998, member House of Representatives for ITU/Ibiono
Ibom Federal constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party since 1999.
Hobbies: current affairs, sports
Telephone: 085-203882, 204691.
Name: ENAOHWO, Professor (Chief) John Okpako

Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bed, Med; Ph.d: LL.B
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 7, 1950; Ovu-Inland
Home Town: Ovu-Inland; Ethiope East LGA
Education: Baptist School, Ovu, 1963-65; Baptist College, Iwo, 1966-69; University of Ibadan,
1972-75; University of WaIes, UK, 1976-80
Career: Graduate assistant, 1976-77; assistant Lecturer, 1977-79; Lecturer II, 1979-81; Lecturer
1981-83: senior Lecturer, 1983-85; assistant professor University of Port-Harcourt, 1985-86;
professor since 1987; Head, Dept of Education Management, University of Port-Harcourt;
visiting professor University of Alberta, Canada, 1987-88; external examiner, University of
Zimbabwe, 1989-92; acting Dean. Faculty of Education Management, University of Port-
Harcourt: deputy vice-chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, November 2004; vice-chancellor,
Delta State University, Abraka, since November 2004. member Defunct Bendel State Advisory
Council on Education; Provost, College of Education, Agbor, 1990; chairman National
Broadcasting Commission, 1992-94
Recognitions & Achievements: Ohovwore of Ovu, Okakuro of Ovu, Ojenagho of Agbor;
Publication: Educational Administration, Paperback Publishers; Economics of Education & the
Planning Challenge, New Delhi; Education Administration, Agbor Central Books; Published
several articles in learned journals
Name: ENE, Dr Ene Efiong

Home Town: Calabar
Education: Ishie Town Primary School, 1943, Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar, 1944-
45, University College, Ibadan, 1956-63, University of Liverpool, England, 1974-75
Career: House surgeon, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Lagos, 1963, house physician, General
Hospital, Lagos, 1964, senior house officer, Anaesthetics, General Hospital, Lagos, 1965, senior
house officer, Liverpool Royal Infirmary, England, 1966, registrar in Anaesthetics, Northern
Hospital, Liverpool, 1967, senior registrar, Anaesthetics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
Lagos, 1968, lecturer and consultant, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1970, later
appointed senior lecturer, Anaesthesia, University of Lagos
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Faculty of Anaesthetics, Royal College of Surgeons
Hobbies: Reading, gardening
Address: House 14, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Compound, Idi-Araba, Surulere,
Lagos.
Name: ENE, Professor John Chunwike

Profession: Zoologist
Home Town: Umvabi
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1943-47, University College, Ibadan,
1952-58, University of London, England, 1959
Career: Lecturer, Zoology, University of Ibadan, 1960-65, associate professor, Department of
Zoology, University of Nigeria, 1965-71, acting vice-chancellor, University of Benin, 1971-72,
appointed professor and head, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Benin, 1971
Institutional Membership: Royal Entomological Society, London, Science Association of
Nigeria, West African Science Association
Hobbies: gardening
Name: ENEBELI, Joseph Ekeba

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, MPA
Home Town: Afor, Kwale
Education: St Joseph's Catholic School, Kaduna, Tottenham College of Technology, London,
Holborn College of Law, Languages and Commerce, London, 1968-71, Nigerian Law School,
Lagos, 1973-74
Career: called to the Bar, 1974, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1977-78; examiner, Estate Duty
Office, Inland Revenue Department, London, 1968-73, assistant secretary, National Library of
Nigeria, Lagos, 1975-76, senior personnel officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
(NNPC), 1977-79, appointed head, Administration and Personnel Department, NNPC, Warri,
1980
Address: 7b Anambra River Close, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Housing Estate,
Warri, Bendel State
Name: ENECHUKWU, Ifeanyi Chukwunyel

Profession: Microbiologist, politician
Home Town: Oba
Education: St Stephen's School, Oba, 1949-50, Church Missionary Society (CMS) Central
School, Onitsha, 1951-55, CMS Central School, Oba, 1956, Ngwa High School, Aba, 1957-61,
Government Secondary School, Afikpo, 1962-63, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-73
Career: Science teacher, Ngwa High School, Aba, 1964-66, medical representative, Abbott
Laboratories (Nigeria) Ltd, northern area sales manager, Wellcome (Nigeria) Ltd, 1978-79,
elected speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, 1979-83
Recognitions & Achievements: Ozo, Ekunie I of Oba
Hobbies: farming, football, sports, tennis
Address: 2 Rangers Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: ENEDUANYA, Dr Sylvanus Aloysius Ndulue

Profession: Diplomat, mathematician
Home Town: Agulu/ Njikoka
Education: St Patrick's School, Agulu, Notre Dame High School, Abatete, University of Lagos,
Evotvos Lorand University of Science, Budapest
Career: Building inspector, Lagos, 1963-64, education officer, 1971-72, senior lecturer,
University of Lagos, 1974-81, ambassador to Poland, 1981-84
Recognition & Achievements: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; International Congress of
Mathematics
Hobbies: games, reading
Name: ENEGESI, Claudius Godsave Alabo

Profession: Microbiologist, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: PGDE
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 13, 1961; Otuasewa
Home Town: Ogbia
Education: Government Secondary School, Ogbia University of Science and Technology, Port
Harcourt
Career: Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly, 1993; State chairman, Peoples Democratic
Party, Bayelsa State, 1998-99; commissioner Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bayelsa. since
1999
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, travelling
Address: Commissioner's Quarters, Yenogoa, Bayelsa. State.
Name: ENEH, Hon. Tony Gary

Home Town: Udi; Udi LGA
Career: Chairman Liberal Convention, Udi Local Government, 1991; Leader, Enugu West Zone
Peoples Democratic Party, 1998-99; House of Representatives for Udi/Ezeagu Federal
Constituency platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: mentoring, counselling youth, families
Address: Igwe's Palace, Udi, Udi Town, Enugu State.
Name: ENEKWE, Professor Onuora Ossie (formerly Enekwechi Onuora Osmond)

Profession: Poet, playwright, editor, University teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MFA, M.Phil., Ph.D.
Home Town: Affa; Udi LGA
State of Origin: HYPERLINK "file:///nambra"Enugu
Education: St. Patrick's School, Ogbette, Enugu, 1949-52, 1955-57; Holy Ghost School, Ogui,
Enugu, 1953; St. Mary's School, Uwani, Enugu. 1954; Trinity High School, Oguta, 1958-62;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-82.
Career: Third Class Clerk, Ministry of Local Government, Enugu, 1963-64; Freelance Writer,
Christian Radio Studio. Enugu. 1966-67; English Master, St. Peter's College, Achina, 1971-72;
Junior Research fellowDepartment of English, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Adjunct Lecturer,
African-American Literature, City University of New York, USA, 1873-76; Adjunct Lecturer,
African-American Literature, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA, 1977;
Associate, African-American Literature, Columbia University, New York, 1977-78; Lecturer 1,
Department of English, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1978-80; seniorlecturer, 1989-84;
assistant professor Dramatic Arts. 1984-88; Co-ordinator, Sub-Department of Dramatic Arts,
1986-89; Associate Dean of Arts, 1989-91; Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1992-93: Co-ordinator
of Dramatic Arts, University of Nigeria. Nsukka, since 1993; Director Institute of African
Studies, since 1998; Co-editor, The Greenfield Review, 14th Annual African Poetry Issue, 1976-
77; special editor, 5th Annual African Poetry Issue, 1980; Assistant Editor, Okike: An African
Journal of New Writing, 1981; Executive Editor, 1981; Editor, Omabe: Poetry from Nsukka,
1982-84; president Okigbo Poetry Club, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1985; member Federal
Government Planning Committee for International Symposium on African Literature in honour
of Wole Soyinka, 1987-88, National Panel of Competent Experts on Community Theatre for
Social Mobilization, 1981-88; columnist, Sunday Punch, Lagos, 1987-89; chairman Governing
Council, College of Education. Eha-Amufu, 1987-89; president Association of Nigerian Authors,
1988-91; Editorial Consultant, Currents in African Literature and the English Language, 1997;
Editor, Okike, since 1984; chairman Editorial/Management Board, Okike since 1987; member
Federal Government Panel on Community Theatre for Social Mobilization since 1988; Associate
Editor. MELUS, Journal of the Society for the Study of Multi Ethnic Literature of the United
States of America, since 1995; member MINAJ Council of Arts, since 1998, African Literature
Association, since 1974, Modern Language Association, 1974-87, Poets in Public Service
Incorporated, USA (formerly New York States Poets-in-the-Schools). since 1974
Institutional Membership: member Eastern Nigeria Theatre Group, 1963-67; American
Theatre Association, since 1977; Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists, since 1983.
Recognitions & Achievements: founding editor, The Columbia Reader, 1974; University of
Nigeria, Junior Research Fellowship, 1972; Columbia University Writing Fellowship, 1972-74;
East Central State Scholarship, 1975-78; Silver Gong Prize for Dramatized Poetry in English, 6th
National Festival of Arts, Maiduguri, 1983; Silver Gong for Short Story War in the Head, 6th
Annual Festival Arts, 1983. Publication:Broken Pots, Greenfield Review Press, New York, 1977;
Come Thunder, Fourth Dimension Publishers, Enugu, 1984; Igbo Masks: The Oneness of Ritual
and Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria Magazine, 1987; Theories of Dance in Nigeria, Afa Press, Nsukka,
1991; The Betrayal, in Two Experimental Plays, Modern Business Press, Uyo, 1992; The Last
Battle and Other Stories, Minaj Publishers, 1996; Marching to Kilimanjaro, Malthouse, Lagos,
1997; Wole Soyinka as a Novelist, Okike: An African Journal of New Writing, No. 9 Amherst,
MA,1975; Theatre in Nigeria: The Modern Vs The Traditional, Yale Theatre, Vol.8, No 1, Yale
University, New Haven, CT, 1976; Modern Nigerian Theatre: What Tradition?, Nsukka Studies
in African Literature, Vol.1. (University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1977; Dialogue with Chinua
Achebe, New Culture, No. 9, Ibadan, 1980; The Legacy of Antonio Agostinho Neto, Okike, No.
18, Nsukka, 1980; Encountering our Heritage: The Extended Family of Ndigbo, Igbo Times,
USA, 1995; Broken Pot, and Hale, Nsukka Harvest, Poetry from Nsukka 1966-72; Ed. C.
Azuonye (Department of English, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1971; Television Appearances
as Singer, 1963-70; Christmas Musical Show for Enugu State Television; Exhibitions: The Art of
C Krydz Ikwuemesi, The Marriage of Heaven and the Hell: Paintings, Drawings and Poems,
Lagos: Alliance Francaise/French Cultural Centre, 1995; AKA: Beginning Again, AKA Circle of
Exhibiting Artists: Annual Art Exhibition Catalogue, 1996, Enugu, AKA, pp 4-5.
Hobbies: guitar playing, singing
Address: 3, Ako Okwoli Street, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Name: ENE-OBONG, Professor Efiom

Profession: Botanist, university teacher, administrator
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Duke Town Primary School, Calabar, 1954-62; Hope Waddel Training Institution,
Calabar, 1963-69; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-73; University College of Wales,
Aberystwyt United Kingdom, 1975-79
Career: Assistant Conservator, Forests, Cross River State, 1974; Junior Research Fellow,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-79; Graduate assistant, Agric Statistics, University of
Wales, UK, 1977-79; Lecturer II, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1979-82; Lecturer I, 1982-87;
senior Lecturer, 1987-96; professor Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, since 1996; Director
Academic Planning, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike. Umuahia, Abia State;
currently, Rector, Federal Polytechnic Calabar
Institutional Membership: member Genetical Society of Nigeria, Genetical Society of Great
Britain, Crop Science Society, USA; Botanical society of Nigeria; International Association for
Plant tissue Culture; African Plant tissue Culture Network
Recognitions & Achievements: creative works: New Variety of Forage Grass Anthephora
Ampulacea (Henri) produced through Colchiplodding and Demonstration in Agriculture Week
Events, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987.
Hobbies: squash, reading classical music
Name: ENI, Onyekachi; M.A

Home Town: Okpozi; Ohaozara LGA
Education: University of Calabar; University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Career: Information Officer, Imo state Government, Public Relations Officer, Abia State
Ministry of Information and Culture, former editorial Board member The Nigerian Chronicle;
public relations officer, Ebonyi State Ministry of Information and Culture; General Mamager,
Ebonyi State Cable Television, since 2000
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Patriotism and National Development, 7990;
Women in Development, 1999
Name: ENO, Arisa Out

Profession: Engineer, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.I.E.E.E, F.N.S.E,
Home Town: Calabar
State of Origin: Cross Rivers
Education: Akim Qua Presbyterian School, Lagos, 1956-58; Elizabeth Fowler Memorial
School, Yaba, Lagos, 1951-55; Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar, 1959-63; Government
Secondary School, Owerri, 1964-65; University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, 1966-69.
Career: Pupil Electrical Engineer , Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Lagos, 1969;
Electrical Engineer Shell-BP Petroleum Development Company, Lagos, 1969-75; senior
Lecturer, 1975-78; Principal Lecturer, The Polytechnic, Calabar 1978-81; Director School of
Engineering, 1981-82; Chief Lecturer, 1981-90; visiting professor Southern California Edison
Company (SCE), Rosemeal, California, 1983; Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1983-86; Managing Director Polycal Industrial and
Consulting Services Unit, 1984-86: commissioner Works and Transport, 1986; Commerce and
Industry, 1987; Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, 1987-89; Lands, Surveys and Town
Planning, 1989-90; managing director, Arotan Investments Ltd., since 1990; Principal Partner,
Naomu Associates, since 1990; external examiner (Electrical Engineering), College of Science
and Technology, Port Harcourt; The Polytechnic, Ibadan; Institute of Management and
Technology, Enugu. 1978-96; member Electrical Sub-Committee, Standards Organisation of
Nigeria (SON), 1979-86; chairman Ministry of Works Committee on Review of Rural
Electrification Project, 1981; Director Nigerian Engineering and Construction Company
(NECCO) Ltd., 1984-86; member National Board for Technical Education Specialist Committee
on Development of Syllabuses for OND and HND in behavioural objectives Format, 1984-1986;
chairman Ministry of Information, Committee on the Establishment of an F.M. Radio Station,
1985; Cross River State Task Force on Road Construction and Maintenance, 1993-94; Bildahaus
Mortgage Finance Limited (Mortgage Bankers) 1993-94; member Cross Rivers State Loans and
Business Committee of Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC),
1994-95; National Consultant-UNDP-Assisted Urban Information Sector Support Programme,
1996.
Institutional Membership: member Council of Registered Engineers in Nigeria; Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 1975; Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1978; defunct National
Republican Convention, 1992; Rotary International, since 1980; Rotary Club of Calabar; Akin
Development Association; Knight of St. Christopher (KSC).
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1990; Ada Idaho Ke
Otung Eyo Ema, 1995; Adaha Mbiabo Ikorofiong, 1995; Nka Ekpeyong Niuik
Hobbies: Reading, music, golf
Address: 3, Ansa Eno Street, Big Qua Town, H.E P.O. Box 233, Calabar
Telephone: 087-224611, 225865.
Name: ENOH, Professor Christian Okong Efiong

Academic & Professional Qualifications: NCE, B.Sc, M.A. Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 3, 1941; Idu-Uruan
Home Town: Idu-Uruan
Education: Idu-Uruan Primary School, 1944-46; Teacher, Training College, III, Akai, Eket,
1956-58; Teacher, Training College, II Ibiakpan, Ikot Ekpene, 1961-63; Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri, Imo State, 1964-66; Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA,
1973-74; 1974-75; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio U.S.A, 1977-81
Career: Teacher, Cross River State School Management Board. 1956-75; Lecturer, College of
Education, Uyo, 1975-82; Lecturer, University of Cross River State, Uyo, 1983-91; University of
Uyo; senior Lecturer, 1991-93; assistant professor 1993-98; professor, since 1998; Co-ordinator,
Faculty of Social Science- Introduction to Statistics, 1983-95; Method and Tools of Social
Enquiry, since 1983; Acting Head, Department of Geography and Regional Planning. 1993-95;
v-Dean, Faculty of Social Science, since 1996; chairman Faculty of Social Science Examination
Malpractice Panel, 1989-95; Faculty of Social Science Postgraduate Committee, 1991-92;
member Faculty of Social Science Research Committee, since 1983; Faculty of Social Science
Postgraduate Board, since 1983; University Guest House Committee, 1983-89; NCE,
Admissions Committee, 1983-90; Resource person, Production of Maps of lgas in Akwa Ibom
and Cross River State, Federal Government/DFFRI project, 1988; external examiner Department
of Geography and Regional Planning, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, 2001;
chairman Board of Governors, Holy Trinity Secondary School, Miatkong, Uruan, 1982-91;
Editorial Board, Etofia Pubishing House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; Editorial Board, African
Journal of Development Studies, since 1999; Editorial Board, African Jounal of Environmental
Studies, since 2000.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Geography Teachers' Association, Akwa Ibom State
Chapter, since 1989; Idu-Uruan Development Council Idu, Uruan lga, since 1993; member
Uruan Consultative Committee, Uruan lga, since 1993; Uruan lga "Think Tank" Committee, Idu-
Uruan, since 1996; Uruan lga Peace and Security Committee, since 1997; member Nigerian
Geographycal Association; Nigerian Geography Teachers, Association, Akwa Ibom Chapter;
Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation; Nigerian Rural Sociological Association; Obodo
Community Association, Idu; Esan Ndito Uruan, University of Uyo; Idu Youths Association, Idu
Uruan, Uruan lga., since 1981; Idu Uruan Human Capital Development Group, 2003.
Recognitions & Achievements: Mankato State University Graduate Assistantship, 1975; Kent
State University Graduate Assistantship, 1977-80; 1980-81; Publication: An Introduction to
Empirical Research in Social Science and the Humanities, MEF Nigeria Limited, Uyo 1998; An
Introduction to the History of Geographic Thought, Theory and Method, Etofia Publishing
House, Uyo, 2001; Chapters in books: Growth Center Strategy and Spatial Intergration of Rural
Area in a Less Development Economy, Ebong M.O. (Ed.) NUSEN Press, Chapter 3, 1991;
Planning Urban Parks and Recreation Activities in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, E.A.C,
Ogunna and U. Uchebu (eds), Versatile Publishers, Chapter 8, Owerri, 1997; he has articles in
learned journal and has presented papers in conferences
Hobbies: tennis, reading, music
Address: 142 Nwaniba Road, Idu-Uruan, Uruan Local Government Area, via Uyo, Akwa Ibom
State.
Name: ENUEME, Dr. Joshua Easter

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.d
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 24, 1951; Udehehe
Home Town: Adia-Obiaka; Ndokwa East LGA
Education: Anglican Grammar School, Okpara Waterside, 1964-65; Anglican Grammar School,
Ubulu-Uku, 1966; Notre Dame College Ozoro, 1966-69; University of Maryland, 1975-77;
Virginia Polytechnic, 1978-79; University of Minnesota. 1983-86
Career: Clerical Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority, Burutu. 1971; Tech-Staff, Shell Petroleum
Development Company, 1972-75; Lecturer III, College of Education, Abraka, 1981-82; Lecturer
II, Bendel State University, Ekpoma. 1982-83; Lecturer I, 1987-89; commissioner for
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Delta State, 1992-93, commissioner for Commerce, Industry,
Corporative and Tourism, 1999-2002: decamped from Peoples democratic Party; gubernatorial
Aspirant for 2003 elections; member Committee on Accelerated Compilation of Ogbe-Ijoh
Market, Warri; Technical Committee, Development of Oil Producing Communities; Committee
on Privatization and Commercialization. Delta State; Contract Review Assessment Committee;
chairman Committee on fuel scarcity and diversion of petrol products: Government
Representative, Board of Asaba Textile Mill Plc; Delta Glass Company Ltd; Grand Hotels Ltd;
Podrochi Nigeria Ltd
Institutional Membership: Secretary, Izu-Anioma
Recognitions & Achievements: Phikappaphi, 1977; Achievement Award in Professional
Studies, 1975-78; Gama Sigma Delta Award, 1984; Tuition Grand Award. 1984; Izoma of Adiai-
Obiaka. 1984
Hobbies: lawn tennis, swimming, jazz
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jenueme@yahoo.com"jenueme@yahoo.com
Address: c/o Commissioner's Quarters, Government House Asaba OR Okobi Nwandu Street,
Asaba, Delta State
Name: ENUNWA, Anthony Ukadike

Academic & Professional Qualifcations: B.Sc. MBA, ACMA, FCA
Home Town: Idumeje-Unor
State of Orgin: Delta
Education: St. Theresa's Primary School. Zaria, Kaduna State, 1953-59; St. Pius X College,
Onitsha-Ugbo, Delta State, 1961-65; St. Patrick's College, Asaba, Delta State, 1966-68;
University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, 1969-72; Ball State University, Muncie, USA, 1973-
74.
Career: Senior Accountant, 1976-80; Manager, 1980-83; senior manager, 1984-86; Partner,
Director Coopers and Lybrands, Apapa, Lagos, since 1986
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, England,
1976; Associate, Nigerian Institute of Taxation, 1988; fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Nigeria, 1988
Recognition & Achievements: Apapa Lion's Club International
Hobies: lawn tennis, travelling
Address: 10, Oluwole Close, Okota, Lagos
Name: ENWEREM, Senator (Chief) Evan

Academic & Professional Qualification: LL.B.BL
Home Town: Atta, Ikeduru LGA
Education: Central Primary School 1941-1948; Savours High School Lagos 1945-1951: Christ
High School, Lagos 1952-1955, Wooluch Polytechnic 1956. University of Southampton 1958-
1961; Barrister at Law England 1963.Nigeria Law School; called to Bar 1964.
Career: worked at Adeniran Ogunsanya & Co., chairman Nigeria Airport Authority 1980-83;
chairman Task force on Imo Airport, 1988-1991; Governor Imo State, 1991-93; Senate president
June 4 - November 18, 1999
Recognition & Achievements: Defunct National party of Nigeria, chairman party for
Mbaitori/Ikeduru Local government area of Imo State, 1983; member defunct National
Republican Party, 1991-1993, member Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: Insurance Industry Awards by National Insurance Commission
2001.
Name: ENWEREUZOR, Hon Anthony Eze

Profession: Merchant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA
Home Town: Aba; Aba LGA.
Education: Seton Hall University New Jersey, USA
Career: Executive Toni Richardson and Co Limited; member House of Representatives for Aba
North/South Federal Constituency on platform of All Peoples Party in 1999
Hobbies: Reading economic journals, music
Address: 17, Howell Crescent, Aba
Name: ENWEZOR, Professor Walter Okwundu

Home Town: Awkuzu
Education: CMS Central School Akwuzu, 1943-49; Government College, Umuahia, 1949-55;
University College, Ibadan, 1955-62; Imperial College, London, United Kindom, 1962-64.
Career: Lecturer in Soil Science, University of Ibadan, 1964-66; Lecturer/senior Lecturer,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-76; assistant professor 1976-78; Professor of Soil Science,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, since 1978; Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, since 1995; member International Society of Soil Science, and secretary, Soil Science
Society of Nigeria, 1971-84; president Soil Science Society of Nigeria, 1984-88.
Hobbies: Hunting, farming, gardening.
Address: 911, Murtala Muhammed Road, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State
Name: ENWONWU, Chike John Orlando

Academic & Professional Qualifications: M Arch, MCP
Education: Moscow Institute of Architecture, USSR, 1964-67, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1967-71
Career: Joined Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, USA, 1970-75, in private practice,
1975
Institutional Membership: Royal Institute of British Architects, 1973, associate, Institute of
Planners, 1974, National Institute of Architects, 1976
Hobbies: hunting
Address: Heritage House, 28 Otigba Crescent, GRA, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 046-212434; 046-211403.
Name: ENWONWU, Professor Benedict Chuka

Profession: Graphic artist, painter, sculptor
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Government College, Ibadan and Umuahia, 1934-37; Goldsmith College, London,
1944; Ruskin College, Oxford, 1944-46; Slade School Fine Arts, London, 1946-48; University of
California, USA; Louisiana State College, Baton Rouge, USA; Learnt carving from his father.
Enwonwu's brilliance was such that he studied under Kenneth E. Murray and graduated with first
class honours in London.
Career: Art teacher at various schools such as Government College, Umuahia; Edo College,
Benin City from 1939-43; Art adviser to the Nigerian government in 1948 and again 1968-71;
artist and guest lecturer; first Professor, of fine Arts at University of Ife in 1971, and art
consultant to Festac 77.
Recognitions & Achievements: The Queen Elizabeth throne for Nigerian Independence, 1960;
Sango, for NEPA Headquarter, Ceramic morals for NPA, Drummer, for NITEL, Sculpture for
National Gallery of Zimbabwe, United Nations Headquarters, bronze statute of Queen Elizabeth,
The Risen Christ, University of Ibadan and many other renowed works; exhibitions in the USA,
France, Germany, UK, Senegal, Pakistan, Scotland, Zambia and of course locally from as far
back as 1937, when still a student. Enwonwu was honoured with the member of the British
Empire (MBE), Nigerian National merit award, IMB Bronze medal, Commonwealth Art
Certificate. His works can be found in all the major public collections all over the globe.
Name: ENWONWU, Professor Cyril Obiora

Profession: Medical biochemist, dental surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BDS, MDS, PhD, ScD
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1949-53, University of Ibadan, 1954-56,
University of Bristol, England, 1957-62, Rockefeller Foundation research fellow, Department of
Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1963-65, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1965-68
Career: Assistant professor, University of Washington, USA, 1968-72, associate professor,
University of Washington, 1972-74, Professor University of Washington, 1974, appointed
professor of Medical Biochemistry, University of Nigeria Medical School, Enugu Campus, 1974,
also administrative head, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, 1975 and associate dean, Pre-
Clinical Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School, 1976; research affiliate, Regional
Primate Research Centre, Seattle, USA, 1970-74, scientific consultant, International Dental
Federation since 1972, NIH/NIDR Commission on Nutrition, USA, 1974, WHO Expert
Advisory Committee on Oral Health and Nutrition, 1976-81; scientific adviser, Anambra State
Food Project Centre, Ministry of Agriculture.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Research Council, Food and Drug Advisory
Council of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Reading, music, photography
Address: House 10, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: ENWO-IGARIWEY, Chief Gary Nnachi

Profession: Chemist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., MPA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 6, 1954; Abakaliki
Home Town: Afikpo; Afikpo North LGA
Education: Ezzikwo County Council School, Agubia Ikwo, 1958-65; Government College
Afikpo, 1966-72; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-77; University of Lagos, 1984-86.
Career: National Youth Service Corp, Gongola. 1977-78; Lecturer, Chemistry, Institute of
Continuing Education, Benin City, 1978-80; Demonstrator, Practical Chemistry. University of
Benin, 1980-81; assistant sales manager, industrial, Nigerian Hoechst Ltd. Ikeja, Lagos, 1981-
85; Managing Director/CEO NAIG Chemical Industries Ltd. Lagos, since 1986; Managing
Director/CEO Igariwey Farms Ltd. Afikpo Ebonyi State, since 1992; chairman Governing
Council, Abia State College of Education, Techairman Arochukwu. 1993-96; Board, Federal
Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar
Institutional Membership: member Fisheries Society of Nigeria; Chemical Society of Nigeria;
president Ebonyi Development Union, Lagos; National Republican Convention, Senatorial
Aspirant, 1992; Patron, Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi South.
Recognitions & Achievements: Agu Neche Mba of Afikpo, 1996.
Hobbies: Nature watch, fisheries, agriculture, hunting
Address: 19C, Mayne Avenue, Calabar OR 5, Olakunle Selesi Crescent Ajao Estate, Lagos OR
Igariwey's Compound Mgbom Village, P.O. Box 340; Afikpo Ebonyi State
Telephone: 087-237437; 01-525734; 090501851.
Name: ENYENIHI, Professor Ulo Kponuko

Profession: Parasitologist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. Ph.D.
Home Town: Oyubia, Oron.
Education: Methodist Central School, Oyubia, Oron, 1943-50; Methodist Boys' High-School,
Oron, 1951-56; Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1957-58; University College,
Ibadan, 1959-62; University of Ibadan, 1963-66.
Career: Principal, Edoho Memorial Grammar School, Eket, 1963; Acting Head, Department of
Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1971-72; Head, Department of Biological Sciences,
University of Nigeria, Calabar Campus, 1973-76; Head, Department of Biological Sciences,
University of Calabar, 1976-80; Coordinator, Faculty of Science, University of Nigeria, Calabar
Campus, 1973-76; Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Calabar, 1976-77; Director Institute
of Oceanography, University of Calabar, 1982; retired from the Services of the University of
Calabar, 2002; member World Health Organisation, Expert Committee on Zoonosis, Geneva,
Switzerland. 1975-87; chairman South Eastern State Advisory Committee on Science and
Technology, 1974; member University of Calabar Council, 1980-84; National Universities
Commission, 1986; Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO. 1979-81; Lecturer, The Rose
Cruix University of International Jurisdiction of the Rosicrucian Order Armorc.
Institutional Membership: Science Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Immunology,
Nigerian Council for Science and Technology, 1973-76; West African Science Association,
1970-87; International Research Council of the Rosicrucian Order Armorc, San Jose, California,
USA.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Nigerian Society for Parasitology, 1983
Hobbies: Music, readings in philosophy
Address: Plot 235D, 2nd Avenue, Cross River State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: ENYI, Professor Brown Akpenyi Chukuka

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, D.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 12, 1934; Eha-Amufu
Home Town: Eha-Amufu
Education: St. Phillips Schairman Eha-Amufu Enugu State, 1938-46; D.M.G.S. Onitsha,
Anambra State, 1947-1951; University of London, 1953-58; University of the West Indies,
Trinidad, 1958-1960
Career: Agronomist, Eastern Nigeria Govt., 1966-61; Lecturer, Agriculture, University of
Nigeria Nsukka 1961-64; Lecturer, Crop Husbandry, University of Ibadan, 1964-65; senior
Lecturer, University of Sierra-Leone, 1965-1969; professor, of Crop Production/Head,
Department of Crop Science, 1969-73; Foundation professor of Agriculture, University of Daves
Saloam Tanzania; Dean, University of Papus. New Guinea 1973-1977; Director Research West
Africa Rice Development Association, 1977-1983; professor Agriculture, Papua New Guinea,
University of Technology 1984-1989; University of Maiduguri. 2000
Institutional Membership: Linean Society; Institute of Biology of London; Australian Institute
of Biology; Royal Society of Arts; American Biographical Institute; Institute of Biographical
Association; DPN Elder 1998; Peoples Democratic Party Zonal Leader, Isi Uzo lga, Enugu State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Doctor of Science Honris Causa, Enugu State University of
Science and Technology, 1996; Eze Udo I of Mgbuyi Chieftancy Title, 1996
Hobbies: Farming
Address: 79, Nsukka Road, Eha Amufu Enugu State.
Name: ENYI, Wilson Obeya

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B Arch
Home Town: Oturkpo
Education: St George's Anglican School, Rayfield, 1948-50, Methodist School, Oturkpo, 1951-
52, St Peter's Anglican School, Bukuru, 1953-54, Gov ernment Secondary School, Kuru, 1955-
60, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1961-62, Ahmadu Bello
Career: In architectural practice, later appointed principal architect, Ministry of Works, Jos,
1973
Architects, 1970.
Hobbies: photography, table tennis.
Name: ENYIKWLA, Professor Owoicho

Profession: lecturer, human physiologist
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 22, 1954; Ipolo
Home Town: Ipolo; Otukpo LGA
Education: Methodist Primary School, Ogoli, 1960-64; Wesley Central School, Otukpo, 1965-
66; Methodist High School, Igumale, 1967-71; Government College, Keffi, 1972; University of
Ibadan, 1972-76; University of Science and Technology, 2000
Institutional Membership: Lake Chad Club, Maiduguri; Unimaid Senior Staff Club; hon.
member Air Force Officers Mess, Maiduguri.
Recognitions & Achievements: Man of the year, 2001; American Biographical Institute, USA.
Hobbies: photography & gardening.
Address: R26, Senior Staff Quarters, Unimaid Campus, Maiduguri
Telephone: 076-231900, ext. 3237.
Name: ENYINNIA, Dr Tobias

Profession: Plant pathologist, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 16, 1943, Lude
Home Town: Ahiara
Education: St Brigid's School, Nnarabia, 1949-56, Mbaise Secondary School, 1957-61,
Government College, Umuahia, 1962-63, University of California, Davis, California, USA,
1964-67, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA, 1968-70, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, 1970-74.
Career: Senior plant scientist, Herbicide and Pesticide Development and Research, Eli Lilly and
Company, USA, 1974-78, teacher, State Education Board, Owerri, 1979-80, acting head,
Department of Crop and Soil Science, Umuahia, 1980-81, chief scientific officer, Agricultural
Extension Services, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, 1981-84, appointed
commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Imo State, 1984.
Institutional Membership: Weed Science Society of Nigeria, vice-president, Nigerian Society
for Plant Protection, Agricultural Society of Nigeria, American Phyto-Pathological Society, vice-
president, West African Wood Science Society
Hobbies: carpentry, tennis
Name: EPELLE, Dr. Ogboada Benjamin

Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Eng., Ph.D
Home Town: Ohambele, Ndoki Ukwa
Education: Methodist School, Egwanga, Opobo (now Ikot Abasi), 1951; Methodist College,
Uzuakoli, 1952-56; Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1957; Loughborough College,
England, 1958, 1959-60; Huddersfield College of Technology (now Polytechnic), England,
1961-64; Sheffield University, UK, 1965.
Career: Worked at Brook Motors Limited, Huddersfield, 1962; David Brown Industries
Limited, Huddersfield, 1963; assistant Maintenance Engineer , Fearnehough Engineering Ltd.,
Sheffield, 1965-66; Research Student/Laboratory Instructor, Sheffield University, 1966-68;
Research assistant/Tutor, Sheffield Polytechnic, 1968-70; Lecturer II, 1970-74; senior Lecturer,
1974-77; Reader in Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu,
1977-78; Reader, College of Technology, Owerri, 1978-80; held the following posts during the
period; Director School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Design; Head,
Department of Mechanical Engineering; Head, Department of Civil Engineering; Head,
Department of Chemical Engineering; Head, Department of Metallurgy Material Science; Head,
Department of Building Technology; Head, Department of Town and Regional Planning; Head,
Department of Architecture; Head, Department of Quantity Surveying; Head, Department of
Estate Management; acting Principal, College of Technology, Owerri, 1980; member National
Curriculum Design Panel for the new ND and HND Programmes in Mechanical/Production
Engineering for Nigerian Polytechnics, 1981; Governing Council, College of Technology,
Owerri, 1981; Rector, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, 1981; member Federal
Government Team to Study Technological Institutions, UK, 1986
Institutional Membership: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK, 1977; Registered
Engineer , Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, 1981, Examination Graduateship Board,
Nigerian Society of Engineers, Heads of Polytechnic and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria;
Alternate member Board of Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa.
Hobbies: table tennis, football
Name: EPEROKUN, Matthew Olufemi

Profession: educationist, administrator, business executive
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November II, 1934
Home Town: Araromi, Ijero-Ekiti
Education: Christ Church School, Ijero-Ekiti 1941-46; Christ's School, AdoEkiti, 1947-52;
University College (now University of Ibadan) 1957-60; Columbia University, New York, 1969-
70.
Career: School Master, Methodist Boys" High School Lagos 1956-57; School Master Molusi
College, ljebu-Igbo, 1960-64; assistant Registrar, senior assistant Registrar, University of Ibadan.
1964-74; Head. West African Examinations Council in Nigeria, 1974-76; Registrar, University
of Lagos, 1976-86: Managing Director/CEO Odutola Group of Companies, 1982; member
University of Ibadan Governing Council, 1972-74; Governing Board, International School,
Ibadan, 1972-74; West African Examinations Council and Executive Administration and Finance
Committee, 1976-83; Ondo State University Governing Council. 1985
Institutional Membership: National Council, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, 1985;
chairman Ogun State Chapter. MAN, 1985; member National Institute for Policy and Strategic
Studies. 1980.
Hobbies: farming, horse-riding, table tennis
Address: Odutola Industrial Estate, Old Lagos, Road, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
Name: EPHRAIM, Sir (Engr., Prince) Ronald Raymonds Bassey

Profession: Engineer, industrialist
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Sacred Heart School, Calabar, 1946-54; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1960-64;
Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, 1966-71.
Career: Assistant Site Supervisor, Eastern Nigeria Water Planning and Construction Limited,
Enugu, 1965-66; Civil Engineer /Civil Works Supervisor, Elf Nigeria Limited, 1971-73;
managing director, Roland Amah and Associates (Construction Engineers and Builders) 1973-
77; Technical Manager (head of Engineering/Technical Department) Agip (Nigeria) Limited,
Lagos, 1977-80; managing director, ROC Group International Nigeria Limited, (Engineers and
Builders) since 1980; chairman Integrated Marble Industry Nigeria Limited (Manufacturers of
Marble Sanitary Wares for the building industry and for export); Principal Partner, Roland
Exphraim and Partners (Consulting Engineers); president Junior Debating Society, 1960-62;
secretary, Senior Debating Society, 1962-64; Senior Chapel Prefect, 1964
Institutional Membership: Founder/first president Mathematical Society, 1964; social
Secretary Students Union, 1968; first national vice-president. All Nigeria United Nations
Students Association, 1969-70; founder, first president Science and Mathematics Society, 1969-
70; corporate member Institute of Works and Highway Engineers, London; corporate member
Institute of Engineers and Technicians, London; Registered Engineer , Council for the
Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria; Registered Engineer , Council of Engineering Institute,
London; member Institute of Engineering Designers, London, Institution of British Engineers,
London; member Nigerian Society of Engineers; member American Society of Civil Engineers;
member British Institute of Management.
Recognitions & Achievements: Eastern Nigeria Government Scholarship for Secondary
Schools, 1960-64; Federal Government Scholarship for Technical Education, 1966-71; Railway
Scholarship, 1966-71. Publication: Students' Guide to Effective Study, 1963; Paper on the
Effective Organisation of Youth in Nigeria, 1970.
Hobbies: football, table tennis, lawn tennis, swimming, dancing, jogging, travelling.
Name: EQUERE, Luke Okon

Profession: Technician
Home Town: Nung Oku Eket
Education: Boys' Institute, Etinan.
Career: Electrical contractor, co-inventor of cocoa-wine (British patent), appointed principal
technical officer
Hobbies: lawn tennis, research work
Address: 25 Eta Agho Road, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Name: EREDIAUWA, Oba Solomon Igbinoghodua Aisiokuoba Akenzua

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., LL.B
Education: Government Primary School, Benin City, 1929-38; Edo College, Benin, 1939-41;
Government College, Ibadan, 1942-45; Yaba Higher College (now Yaba College of
Technology), Lagos, 1940-47; University of Cambridge, England, 1948-51.
Career: Assistant Administrative Officer, Nigerian Public Service, 1952-54; Admin, secretary,
Eastern Region Public Service, Enugu 1954; acting permanent secretary in various Ministries,
Eastern Region, 1954-65; Deputy permanent secretary Federal Civil Service, 1965-68;
permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Mines and Power/Federal Ministry of Health, 1968-74;
commissioner Finance, Bendel State, 1977; Installed Oba, 1979; former Representative of Gulf
Oil Compar Bendel State; former chairman Tate and Lyle Sugar Company Ltd: Board
Governors. University of Lagos Teaching Hospital: Board of Governoi University College
Hospital, Ibadan; past chairman Board of Managemei National Electric Power Authority;
currently Chancellor, University of Uyo (UNIUYO) Akwa-Ibom State
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Remain Sir, Your Ohedie Servantt An
autobiography, Onto N'Oba N'Edo Uku-Akpolokpoi
Name: ERENDU, Chief (Sir) John E

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 3, 1938; Umuojima
Home Town: Umuojima; Isiala Ngwa South LGA
Education: Umuojima Community School, 1944-53; TTC Nsulu, 1965-66: Alv, Ikoku College
of Education, 1978-81; University of Nigeria Nsukk 1986-89.
Career: Principal, Mbutu Ngwa Secondary School, 1994-9 Laysynod secretary, Diocese of Aba,
1994; Honorable commissioner Sports and Social Development, 2000.
Institutional Membership: member Knight of St. Christopher, 1994; chairman Enyidinma
Welfare Association: Treasurer, United Niger Congress Party, 1998; State vice-chairman
Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: Chi Olumba 1 of Mbutu - Amairinisii; Aha-Eji-Aga Mba I of
Mbutu-Ukw.
Hobbies: Tennis and reading
Address: Umuojima Community School. P.O.Bi 44; Owerrinta; Abia State
Name: ERHUNMWUNSEE, Sonnie Amen

Profession: Administrator, publisher.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP
Education: University of Lagos
Career: Administrator; retired as As Chief Education 1 Officer; Director Edo Broadcasting
Service; Director Edolin in Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: president Cedar Club of Benin, Benin Club.
Hobbies: Music, reading; sports
Name: ERI, Justice Ali Umaru

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Kpata, Bassange
Education: Roman Catholic Mission Primary School, Idah, 1952-56, St John's Primary School,
Akabe, 1957-58, Government College, Keffi, 1959-65, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1971.
Career: Called to the Bar, Lagos, 1971, Centre for Management Development, Cambridge,
England, 1981; state counsel, later principal state counsel, 1971-78, chief magistrate, 1978-80,
solicitor-general, 1980-81, appointed judge, High Court of Justice, Benue State, 1981.
Hobbies: gardening, reading
Address: No 3, Makeri Zakpe Road, GRA Makurdi, Benue State.
Name: ERIBO, Emmanuel Egie

Education: St Matthew's Anglican School, Benin City, Government School, Benin City, Edo
College, Benin City, 1934-39.
Career: Typist, United Africa Company, 1940-41, clerk, Nigeria Railways, 1941-46, began
Ribway Printing Press, later became director, Nigerian Carpet Manufacturing Co, also director,
Edo Textile Mills, director, Ribway Printers and Publishers Ltd, director, Ribway Tyre
Retreading Co Ltd, director, Ribway Construction Co Ltd, director, Nigerian Urethane Co Ltd,
director, Imoana-Russell Co (Nigeria) Ltd, director, Ribway Polly Industry Ltd, director, Ribway
Farm Estates and director, Ribway Balloon and Gloves Industry
Address: 7 Eweka Street, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Name: ERIJO, Hon. (Prince) Johnson Obokparo Premier

Date (& Place) of Birth: May 27, 1967; Aviara
Home Town: Aviara; Isoko South LGA
Education: St. Thomas School, Badagi Lagos, 1976-78; Aviara Secondary Commissioner
School, Aviara, 1982-8 University of Calabar, Calabar, 1990-95; Government College, Ughel
1987-88; Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, 1990-91.
Career: Currently Honourable member Delta State House of Assembly, Asaba, Delta State.
Institutional Membership: president Aviara Play House, Aviara; SDP-Organising/Publicity
Secretary (Aviara/Uzere Ward); CNC-House of Assembly Candida; 1997; PDP, House of
Assembly Candidate, 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: 1991-92 Federal Government Scholarship Award Winner for
Academic Excellence, University of Calabar, Calabar; Prince
Hobbies: Indoor games swimming, films and reading
Address: Legislators Quarters Aviara, Isoko-South Local Government Area, Delta State.
Name: ERIM, Professor Erim Odey

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MA, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: Febuary 23, 1943; Yala
Home Town: Yala; Ikom LGA
Education: Yala Ikom, 1948-53; Macgregor College Afikpo, 1960-64; University of Ibadan,
1964-67; Dalhousie University. Halifax, Novascotia, Caiuu 1974-77.
Career: Lecturer II, University of Calabar, 1977; professor.
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Red Cross; Boys Brigade of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Scholar from South Eastern States Government, 1970-74;
1974-77; Dalhoa University Scholarship, 1974-77.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, photography
Address: 2, Asiete Street, Calabar, Cross River State
Name: ERIMAFA, Dr. Tunde John

Profession: Statistician
Home Town: Makeke, Akoko-Edo
Education: St. James Central School, Igarra; St. Paul's Anglican Government School, Igarra;
Kiev State University, Kiev, USSR: State University, USSR.
Career: Grade III Clerk, African Continent lid Limited, 1969; Senior Lecturer in Statistics,
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University),
Ekpoma, 1982.
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Institute of Bankers, 1968; associate member,
Society of Statistics, USSR (now Soviet Russia); American Society of Mathematics.
Address: House 41, Senior Staff Quarters, Ukun Road, Edo State University, Ekpoma, Edo
State.
Name: ERIN, Raymond

Home Town: Magongo, Okene Local Government Area
Education: Clerical Training School, Bida, 1962-63, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1965-67,
1967-70 (Diploma in Law, 1967), Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1970-71.
Career: Called to the Bar, 1971; clerk, Northern Nigerian Civil Service, Kaduna, 1959-62, pupil
state counsel, Ministry of Justice, Kwara State, 1971, senior state counsel, 1977, in private legal
practice, Okene, 1977-84, attorney-general and commissioner for Justice, Kwara State, 1984-85.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, squash, snooker, farming.
Address: Magongo, Okene Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: ERINOSHO, Professor Olayiwola Akinsonwon

Profession: Sociologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
Home Town: Minna.
Education: Baptist School Zaria, Kaduna State, 1950-56; Yaba Methodist School Lagos, 1957;
African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta 1958-59; Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti 1960-62;
Abeokuta Grammar School, 1963-64; University of Ibadan, 1965-68; University of Toronto,
Canada 1969-75.
Career: Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan 1979-85; professor of
Sociology, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye 1986; Honorary Consultant, Food Safety
Committee, World Health Organisation. 1980; Honorary Consultant, World Health Organisation
Collaborating Centre, Aro Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta, 1984; Advisor to a number of
World Health Organisation Experts Committee on Psychosocial Problems, 1979; Executive
Secretary, Supplement on Social Science Academy of Nigeria P. O. Box 8026, Abuja.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Behavioural Science for Nursing and Medical
Students in Nigeria with Usman and Mpume, George Allen and Unwin. London; Mental Health
in Africa, Ibadan University Press, 1982; Nigerian Perspectives on Medical Sociology, 1982 in
addition to over 50 scientific publications
Hobbies: listening to Music, jogging, table tennis
Address: Plot 19/12, Ikangba Estate, P.O. Box 636, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Name: ERIVWO, Professor Samuel Uwhebetime

Profession: University lecturer, pastor
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. Ph.D
Home Town: Ughelli; Ughelli North LGA
Education: St. Luke's CMS Schairman Ughelli, 1974-54; James Welch Grammar School,
Emevor, 1957-61; Government College, Ughelli, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1964-67; 1969-
72.
Career: Teacher, AGGS, Ughelli, Delta State, 1967-69; Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Jos
Campus, 1972-74; Lecturer, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1975-78; senior Lecturer, University of
Ilorin, 1978-82; professor Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, 1988-89; Provost, St.
Andrew's Cathedral, Warri, Delta State, since 1999.
Institutional Membership: member International Association for Mission Studies;
International Association for Study of Pre-Historic and Ethnological Religion Conference, Italy,
1979.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: A History of Christianity in Nigeria: The Urhobo, The
Isoko and the Itshekiri, Daystar, 1979; Traditional Religion and Christianity in Nigeria.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Osia Street, P. O. Box 527, Ughelli, Delta State.
Name: ERO, Engineer Gregory Omosigho

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, D.I.C., D.M.S.
Education: St. Lukes Primary School, Benin; Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongidda-Ora;
Government College, Ibadan; University of Ibadan; Imperial College, London; University of
Oxford; Columbia University Graduate School of Business, New York; University College of
South-Western Louisiana, Lafayette, USA; College of Petroleum Studies, UK; Institute of
Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Career: Principal Petroleum Engineer , i/c, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Warri,
1974-77; First Branch Superintendent, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Warri, 1977-
78; Head, Central Purchasing. 1978-84; Head, Group Managing Director's Office, 1984-88; gm:
Oil and Gas, 1988; gm: Commercial, Nigeria LNG Project, 1988-89; Human Resources
Development Department, 1989-90; Services, NAPIMS, 1990-91; Managing Director, National
Engineering and Technical Company, 1991-96; Integrated Data Services Ltd.. Benin City. 1999;
Group gm/ceo: Executive, National Petroleum Investment Management Services, 1996-99;
retired, 1999; now chairman Arkleen Oil and gas Ltd; chairman Oil Revenue Committee, Edo
State Government, 2000-02; Presently, Petroleum Consultant; Guest Lecturer, Chief Officers
Management Development Programme, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1991-97;
member Nation's Economic and Finance Committee; chairman member, Probe Panels,
International Negotiations; member Board of Directors, Keydrill; Petroleum Training Institute,
Warri, 1990-91; National Engineering & Technical Company Ltd., 1992-96; Integrated Data
Services Ltd., 1999.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Amateur Boxing Association, 1990-91; Council for the
Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria, COREN; Columbia University Executive Association, New
York, USA.; life member, Oxford Management Association, Templeton College, University of
Oxford; Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1997; Metropolitan Club, Lagos.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Institute of Directors of Great Britain, 1995; honorary
fellow Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers. 1997; Energy Press Award winner, 1998; Prize
winner for a distinguished presentation at an oil seminar, Spain, 1987: Commendation by George
Schultz, former US Secretary of State, 1995; University of Lagos Catholic Community; Officer
of the Order of the Peacock. Island Club, Lagos by the Premier Club of Nigeria; Benin Forum
for his commitment to the economic development and progress of Benin Kingdom; Publication:
Development of In-Country Technological Capability - Need for a National Industrial Marshal
Plan, National Economic Intelligence Committee of the Presidency; Technology Transfer in Aid
of Nigeria's Energy Sector, National Association of Energy Correspondents; The Job of a
Manager in the Petroleum Industry; Industrialisation Plan for Business Re-Engineering of
National Engineering; Management of Government Controlled Enterprises.
Hobbies: photography, music, walking, watching world-class soccer
Telephone: 01-2624785, 2629165
Name: EROBU, Uchenna Ifesinachi (nee Anowi)
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CA
Education: Ibo Union School, Kano, 1960-65; Zixton Grammar School, Ozubulu, Anambra
State, 1966-67; Commu-nity Secondary School, Obosi, Anambra State, 1970-72; Yaba College
of Technology, Lagos, 1974-77.
Career: Akintola Williams and Co., Chartered Accountants. 1977-date; Audit Senior, 1977-80;
Supervisor, 1981-84; assistant manager, 1984-86; manager, 1987-89; senior manager, 1990-93;
Partner, since 1993.
member Nigerian Accounting Standards Board, Education Committee on the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Students' Training Committee of ICAN; Examiner,
Accounting and Auditing, ICAN Examinations.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 1977.
Hobbies: Swimming and gardening
Address: 5th Avenue, V Close, House 13, Festac Town
Telephone: 01-884261; 4970021, 4930720-4
Name: EROMOSELE, Professor Igbodalo Clement

Profession: Consultant Chemist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., MPRI, MIAM, MPIN, MSCN
Home Town: Irrua; Esan Central LGA
Education: St. Andrew's Primary School, Emu, Esan South LGA, Edo State, 1960-66;
Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, 1967-71; Edo College, Benin City, 1973-74; University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, 1974-77; Institute of Science and Technology, University of Manchester,
Manchester, England, 1979-81; Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 1981-85.
Career: Research Officer, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Benin City, 1978-79; Lecturer
II, Modibo Adama College, University of Maiduguri, Yola Campus, 1986-88; acting coordinator,
Chemistry Department, 1988; Lecturer 1, Federal University of Technology, Yola, 1988-90;
Head, Chemistry Department, 1988-95; University Co-ordinator, Students Industrial Work
Experience Scheme, 1988-95; senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Yola, 1990-94;
assistant professor Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Yola, since 1994; professor
Polymer Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Yola, 1997 to date; Dean, School of
Science and Technology Education, 1995-97; coordinator, Department Seminar; member
Gongola State Advisory Council on Mass Mobilization for Social and Economic Recovery,
1987-88; member Academic Planning Group, 1987; Senate, Federal University of Technology,
Yola, 1988-97; chairman School Research and Publications Committee, Reception Committee,
International Conference, Third World Strategies, Technological Development, Yola, 1989;
Analyst, Vodo Kanal -Project Limited, 1990; Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Yola,
1990; Analyst, Nigerian Beverage Production and Marketing Company, Yola, 1990-95; external
examiner Postgraduate, University of Maiduguri; since 1992; AD-HOC Committee on
Commercialization of University Quarters, 1995; elected member Governing Council, Federal
University of Technology, Yola 1992, 1993-97; Consultant Chemist, Eckes A.G., Germany,
1993; Investigation Panel on the University Library, 1995; School of Science and Technology
Education Postgraduate Committexternal examiner member University Library Board, 1995-97;
University Management Committee, 1996-97 & 2000; Ceremonial Committee, 1989, 1995-97;
Appointment and Promotions Committee (Academic), 1994,1995-97; Sub-Committee of
Appointment and Promotions Committee for Review of Condition of Service for Senior Staff,
1992; Endowment Fund Committee, 1992; Honorary Degree Committee, 1993-95; Committee of
Deans and Director, 1995-97; Postgraduate Board, 1995-97, Senate Examinations Committee,
1995-97; Management Committee, BioTechnology Centre, 1999; Stategic Planning Committee.
Institutional Membership: Associate, member Institute of Administrative Management,
London, 1981; Plastic and Rubber Institute, London, 1986; Polymer Institute of Nigeria, 1996;
African Safou Research Network, 1997; Chemical Society of Nigeria, Institute of Administrative
Management, London; president: University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Adamawa Chapter,
1989 to date.
Recognitions & Achievements: Yola Research Awards, Federal University of Technology.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis, swimming, music
Address: SSQ/G/C4, Staff Quarters, Federal University of Technology, Yola or No 66b
Mamodu road, Eguare, Irua, Esan Central LGA, Edo State.
Name: EROMOSELE, Victor Ehimen

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, ACA, M.Inst P.
Education: Township School, Jos, 1960-66; Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, 1967-
71; Kilburn College; Emile Woolf College, London, 1974-78; University of Benin, 1989-91.
Career: Accountant, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1980-94; Chief Accountant,
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, since 1994; Editor, Nigerian Petroleum Business;
member Nigerian Accounting Standards Board Committee on Inflation Accounting, Co-
ordinating Committee, Chartered Accountants in Business; chairman EditorialBoard, CAB
Bulleting member, Local Organising Committee, 1999.
Institutional Membership: Association of Accountancy Bodies, West Africa Congress;
member Institute of Chartered Accountants, Nigeria; Treasurer, Government College, Ughelli
Old Boys Association, Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch.
Recognitions & Achievements: Zonal Young Managers prize, Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1986; Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Award for Excellence, 1994.
Publication: Ed., Nigerian Petroleum Business: A Handbook, Advent Communications, 1997;
Realities (Essay collection), Worldwide Business Media, 1994.
Hobbies: Current affairs, walking, writing, reading and photography
Name: ERONINI, Victoria Obianuju

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., B.L, ACIS
Home Town: Nnewi
Education: CMS Central (Primary) School, Nnewi, 1943-48; Ovim Methodist Girls' School,
Ovim, 1949-50; ACM Girls Secondary School, Elelenwa, 1951-55; Balham and Tooting College
of Commerce, London, 1955-58; Queen Mary College, University of London, 1982-84.
Career: Accountant, Eastern Nigerian Civil Service, 1959; Accountant General, Imo State
Government, 1976-80; permanent secretary, Imo State Government, 1981; member Imo State
Airport Trust Fund, 1986; chairman Imo State Concorde Hotel, Owerri, 1987
Institutional Membership: fellow Chartered Institute of Secretaries, 1958; Treasurer, Girl
Guides, Eastern Nigerian Head Office.
Hobbies: golf, music, cooking, gardening, reading.
Address: c/o Concorde Hotel, 5, Okigwe Road, Owerri, Imo State.
Name: ERUBU, Hamidu Gambari
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc.
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Pakata Elementary School, Ilorin, 1943-5, Ilorin Middle School, 1945-48, Barewa
College, Zaria, 1949-52, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1953-56,
University of Hull, England, 1963-64, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA,
1971-72.
Career: Assistant education officer, 1957-60, education officer, 1960-61, provincial education
officer, later senior education officer, 1962-64, provincial inspector of Education, 1964-65,
principal education officer, 1965-66, deputy chief education officer, 1966-68, chief education
officer, 1968-73, deputy chief inspector of Education, 1973-74, deputy chief extension
coordinator, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, director, Centre for Adult Education, Ahmadu
Bello University, 1976-77, appointed permanent member, Kwara State Public Service
Commission, Ilorin, 1977; African Adult Education Association, editor, Adult Education in
Nigeria.
Hobbies: Badminton
Address: Kwara State Public Service Commission, PMB 1390, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: ERUCHALU, Dr Raphael Chukudile Okoye

Profession: Surgeon
Home Town: Nnobi
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Nnobi, 1935-41, Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1942-46, Yaba Higher College, Lagos, 1947-48, University College,
Ibadan, 1948-51, University College Hospital Medical School, London, 1951-54, Licentiate,
Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1959.
Career: House physician, later house surgeon, University College Hospital, London, 1954-55,
house surgeon, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1956-57, senior house surgeon, 1957-58,
registrar, 1958-59, senior registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1960-62, specialist
surgeon, Ministry of Health, Enugu, 1962-67, appointed senior lecturer, Surgery and consultant
surgeon, University of Nigeria, 1967.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, London, fellow, Medical College of
Surgeons, Nigeria, fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, London.
Name: ESAN, Dr. Ayodele Afolabi

Profession: Electrical Engineer , university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Jos
Education: St. Paul's College, Wusasa, Zaria, 1960-64; Federal School of Science,Lagos, 1965-
67; Moscow Power Institute, Moscow, USSR (now Russia), 1968-74; Queen Mary College,
London University, England, 1975-79.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1974-75; Lecturer II, 1979-
80; Lecturer 1, University of Lagos, 1980-82; Senior Lecturer, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 1982.
Institutional Membership: Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Hobbies: Driving, music, reading, tennis.
Name: ESAN, Moni
Profession: Nurse, businesswoman
Education: Holy Trinity School, Omofe, 1946-49, Anglican Girls' School, Ilesha, 1950-52, St
Anne's School, Ibadan, 1953-57, School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1958-
61 (State Registered Nurse Certificate, 1961), School of Midwifery, University College Hospital,
Ibadan, 1965-66 (Midwifery Certificate, 1966).
Career: Staff nurse, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1961-65, 1966-69, warrant officer,
1969-71, commissioned lieutenant (nursing sister), Nigerian Army, 1971, promoted major, 1976,
later commanding officer, 15 Brigade Field Ambulance, Yola, retired, 1981, became
proprietoress, Monad Motels, 1981.
Hobbies: Badminton, needlework, netball
Address: A20 Housing Estate, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: ESAN, Professor (Chief) George Joseph Folayan

Profession: Medical practitioner, haematologist; lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.B, B.Sc. Ph.D, FRCP, FMC Path, FWACP, FRI
Path; FAS.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 2, 1938; Ikoro-Ekiti
Home Town: Ikoro-Ekiti; Ijero LGA
Education: St. Michael Schairman Ikoro-Ekiti; 1943-50; Christ Church Schairman Ijero-Ekiti,
January-December 1950; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1951-55: University College Ibadan, (Now
University of Ibadan), 1956-62.
Career: House Officer, senior House Officer. Registrar/senior Registrar, University College
Hospital Ibadan, 1962-66; Medical Research Training, Lecturer, senior Lecturer, University of
Ibadan, 1966-75; professor Haeotology University of Ibadan 1975-88; Director National Institute
for Medical Research, Lagos 1986-88; Consultant Haemotologist, Qatif General Hospital, Qatif,
Saudi Arabia.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physician of London; Medical College of
Pathologist; West African College of Physicians, Royal Institute of Pathologist; Antiquarian
Society; member International Society of Hematology; Ibadan Tennis Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: University Gold Medal, University College Ibadan, (now
University of Ibadan), 1962; Langley Memorial Prize. London School of Tropical Medicine,
1974; Ekarun Balogun Basegun of Ibadan Land, 1997
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, dancing (Ball Room) reading.
Address: 16, Joseph Adediran Way, P.O. Box 6330, Agodi Post Office, Ibadan.
Name: ESANG, Effiong

Home Town: Ibesikpo; Asutan LGA
Education: Etinan Institute, Etinan, 1955-59; Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1960-61; University
of Ibadan, 1962-65.
Career: Loans Administrator, Eastern Nigeria Government, Enugu, 1967-68; Divisional Officer,
South-Eastern Government, Abak, 1969-70; permanent secretary Cross River State Government,
1975-87; acting secretary Cross River State Government, 1986; general manager, PAMIL
Industries Limited, Abak, 1989-91; managing director, GUKANI Ltd, Uyo, 1987-89; 1991-94;
chairman Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission, since 1994.
Name: ESANGBEDO, Dr. John Osa

Profession: Obstetrician, gynaecologist, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, ChB, FACOG, FWACS, FICS
Home Town: Igueben
Education: St. Joseph's Catholic School, Igueben, 1947-53; King's College, Lagos, 1955-61;
Coventry Technical College, England, 1962-63; University of Glasgow, Scotland Medical
School, 1963-70.
Career: Rotating internship, The Providence Hospital, Washington D.C, 1970-71; Residency in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, 1971-73; Chief
Resident in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1973-74; Clinical
Instructor, senior Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, 1975-78; Proprietor/Director Rion Clinic, 1982-85; Medical Director The
Providence Hospital for Women and Children, since 1985.
Institutional Membership: American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1975;
International College of Surgeons, 1991.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow West African College of Surgeons, 1986.
Hobbies: jogging, tennis, current affairs
Address: 39a, Bishop Abayode Cole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Telephone: 5835973.
Name: ESANGBEDO, Dr. Doroty Omono

Education: International School, Ibadan, 1963; University of Ibadan Medical School, 1975;
Paediatric Endocrinology, Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 1981-82.
Career: House Officer, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1975; senior Officer, Department
of Paediatrics Lagos University Teaching Hospital; Paediatric Residency Training Programme,
1978; Became senior Resident, then Chief Resident, Department of Paediatrics. Lagos University
Teaching Hospital; Providence Hospitals; Director Clinical Services 1985-93; Executive director
since 1994; Appointed in the National Committee on Womer and Children by Federal Ministry
of Justice, 1990; chairman Standing Committee on Health.
Institutional Membership: National Council of Women's Societies; treasurer, Paediatrics
Association of Nigeria; president Lagos State Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, 1995-
97; Past National president Medical Women's Association of Nigeria; deputy-Editor-in-Chief,
Journal of the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, J-Nwan; fellow Medical college
Paediatrics; member Scientific Committee, Medical Women's International Association,
1995-98; Board of Trustee, Women's Health Organisation of Nigeria and Women Centre for
Peace and Development; Faculty Board of Paediatrician. National Postgraduate Medical College
of Paediatrics
Recognitions & Achievements: Silver Medal, by Centre for Health Sciences, Training,
Research and Development, 1999; PSR Women of Merit Gold Award, 2003.
Address: 77, Itire Road, Surulere
Name: ESENAM, Dr Edet Udo

Home Town: Ikot Nya
Education: Methodist College, Uzuakoli, University of Durham, England, University of
California, Davis, California, USA (Certificate in Fortran Programming, 1965), University of
Newcastle, England; teacher, Native Authority School, Nto Edino, 1950-51.
Career: Interpreter, Nigeria Civil Service, 1952-53, lecturer, Nigerian College of Arts, Science
and Technology, Ibadan, 1960-62, lecturer, University of Ife, 1962-79, commissioner in the
Governor's Office for Parastatals, Cross River State, 1979-83, detained, January-October 1984.
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, swimming, table-tennis; Address: Ikot Nya, Cross River State,
Nigeria.
Name: ESENOWO, Dr. Esenowo Johnson

Profession: Obstetrician, gynaecologist, consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON, MON, B.Sc., M.D, LMCC, MRCOG,
FMCOG, FIGO, FRCOG.
Home Town: Idua, Eket
Education: Qua Iboe Mission School, Atabong Eket, 1934-39; Government School, Eket, 1940-
41; Commercial School, Aba, 1943-44; Duke Town School, Calabar, 1944-45; New Bethel
College, Onitsha, 1947-48; Howard University, Washington, D.C, 1950-58; Post-graduate
training, Royal Maternity Hospital, Rottenrow, Glasgow; Royal Samaritan Hospital. Glasgow;
Hammersmith Hospital, London; Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London, 1965-68.
Career: Medical Officer, Eastern Region, 1960-66; Principal Medical Officer, South Eastern
State. 1968-74: Chief Consultant; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 1974-79; Director of Medical
Services, State Chief Medical Officer, Cross River State, 1974-79; Med. Director, Memorial
Specialist Clinic, Uyo, since 1982; Director, Seromwood Industries Ltd. Calabar, 1989-91;
member Judicial Service Committee, Akwa Ibom State, 1989-91; Governing Council, Federal
College of Education. Zaria, 1992-93, Medical Elder's Group, Akwa Ibom, since 1998; Nigerian
Medical Council, 1979-82.
Institutional Membership: American Infertility Association; president, Ekid National Union,
Uyo; Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (London), since 1982; member Nigerian
Medical College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Niger, 1981; Member of the Order
of the Niger.
Hobbies: Tennis, football
Name: ESENOWO, Dr. Godwin Johnson

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M. SC, Ph.D
Home Town: Idua- Eket
Education: Eket Government School, Lutheran High School, 1962-66; St. Joseph University,
1973-77; Howard University, 1979-80; Obafemi Awolowo University, 1986-90.
Career: Base Ordinance Depot. Ministry of Defence, Yaba, Lagos, 1967-71; NYSC, 1981-82;
Teacher, Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar: Research assistant, School of Basic
Studies, Akampkpa, 1983-84; Howard University, 1979-81; University of Uyo. since 1984;
former Head of Botany/Microbiology, 1995-99; Director General Studies, 1999-2000;
Cordinator of Science Lab Technology, 1986-90; Director General Studies Directorate
University of Uyo
Institutional Membership: Botanical society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society For Biological
Conservation; Foundation for Africa Development through International Biotechnology; Science
Teachers Association of Nigeria; The Institute of Practitioners in work study organiation and
methods; Senior Staff club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: of Plant Tissue Culture, MEF Publishing Company,
Nigeria, 1998; Elements of Biotechnology, Bonie print Publishing Company, Kaduna and
numerous articles in journals; Production of Hardwood Propagules by Rooting of Stem Cuttings,
in Plant Physiology Research Paper 1
Hobbies: swimming, writing, dancing
Address: 13, Essienn Inyang Street, Uyo OR 83, Idua Road, Eket.
Telephone: 08023146475.
Name: ESENOWO, Okon Jacob

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA
Home Town: Journalist, politician
Education: Ibibio State College, 1952-54, Ikor Ekpene School, 1955, Dade Junior College,
Miami, Florida, USA, 1967-68, Florida Memorial College, Miami, 1968-71, University of San
Francisco, California, USA, 1971-72.
Career: Clerk, Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1956-66, information officer, 1973-78, elected
member, Cross River State House of Assembly, 1979-83, detained, January-December 1984,
released, January 1985.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), 1979-83, former secretary, NPN,
Ukanafun Branch,
Hobbies: community work, driving, music, reading, writing
Address: Ikot-Ukpong Eren, Annang Postal Agency, Ukanafun Local Government Area, Cross
River State, Nigeria.
Name: ESENWAH, Dr. Emmanuel Chukwudi

Profession: Optometrist, consultants
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, O.D
Home Town: Illah; Oshimili LGA
Education: St. Anthony's College, Ubulu-Uku, Delta State 1971; University of Benin, Benin
City, Edo State, 1972-76; Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, 1992-95.
Career: Optometrist, General Hospital, Port Harcourt, River State, 1976-77; Optometrist,
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, 1977-79; Optometrist, Niger Optical
Services Company Limited, Owerri, Imo State. 1979-88; board member Niger Optical Services
Company Limited, Uwani, Enugu State, 1986-88; director Mercy Eye Clinic, Owerri, Imo State,
since 1989; national chairman Professional Practice Committee
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Optometric Association, Surulere, Lagos State, 1992-95;
Board member/Secretary, Catholic Archdiocesan Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku Owerri since
2000; State Secretary, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Imo Slate Chapter, since 2001.
Recognitions & Achievements: Knight of St. Mulumba 1997; Justice of Peace (1998); fellow
Nigerian Optomeric Association (1999)
Hobbies: soccer, lawn tennis, swimming, listening to Jazz and classical music
Address: Umuiyagbo Quarters, P.O. Box 70, Illah, Oshimili lga., Delta State.
Name: ESEZOBO, Dr. Samson
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Pharm. M.Sc, Ph.D.
Home Town: Uzebba, Owan
Education: City of Westminster College, London, UK, 1965-67; University of Bradford, UK,
1967-70; Chelsea College, University of London. UK, 1971-76.
Career: Demonstrator in Pharmaceutics, Chelsea College, University of London, UK, 1973-75;
Post-Doctoral Research assistant, Chelsea College, 1977; Lecturer, University of Benin, 1977-
80; senior Lecturer, University of Benin, 1980.
Institutional Membership: member Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 1971; Institute of
Pharmacy Management International, 1971; Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 1979.
Hobbies: Reading, lawn tennis, football
Address: B83, University of Benin Senior Staff Quarters, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City, Edo
State.
Name: ESEZOBOR, Dr Joseph Emiowe

Profession: Librarian, lawyer and politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, PhD
Home Town: Igueben
Education: St Joseph's Catholic School, Igueben, 1944-51, St Columbia's College, Agbor, 1952,
Government Teacher Training College, Abraka, 1956-59, University of Ibadan, 1964-65
(Diploma in Librarianship, 1965), part-time student, University of Ife, 1965-66, 1968-69, part-
time student, University of Ibadan, 1969-70, 1974-75.
Career: Erolled solicitor and advocate, Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1978; teacher, 1960-62,
library assistant, 1962-64, executive officer, 1965-66, assistant librarian, 1966-69, librarian,
1969-72, senior librarian, 1972-73, deputy librarian, University of Benin, 1973-78, in legal
practice, 1978-79, elected member, Bendel State House of Assembly, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83.
Hobbies: swimming, reading
Name: ESEZOBOR, Shiaka Alofokhai

Home Town: Warrake
Education: Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongidda-Ora, 1950-55; Ibadan Grammar School,
1956-57; University College, Ibadan, 1958-61, 1963-64.
Career: School Master, 1961-63; Lecturer, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1964; assistant
Registrar, West African Examinations Council, Lagos, 1964-70; Principal assistant Registrar,
1970-73; Deputy Registrar, 1973-78; acting senior Deputy Registrar, 1978; senior Deputy
Registrar/ Head of Office, 1979-86; acting Registrar, 1986-87; Registrar, West African
Examinations Council, 1987.
Hobbies: Photography, lawn tennis, table tennis
Name: ESHAK, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed

Profession: Educationist, university administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Home Town: Jahun
Education: Jahun Elementary School, 1947-50; Hadejia Senior Primary School, 1951-53;
Rumfa College, Kano, 1954-59; School for Arabic Studies, Kano, 1960-62; Cairo University,
Egypt, 1962-67; University of Alberta, 1972-74; Ohio University, USA, 1979-82.
Career: Education Officer, Rumfa College, Kano, 1967-69; Principal, Government Secondary
School, Kazaure, 1970-72; Principal, Government Secondary School, Danbatta, 1974; Finance
Officer, Ministry of Education, Kano, 1974-76; Area Education director Kano, North Central
Administrative Area, 1976; Lecturer, Bayero University, Kano, 1977; Head, Department of
Aduli Education and Community Services, 1977; Deputy vice-chancellor (Administration),
Bayero University, Kano, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Member Commonwealth Association of Educational
Administrators, Nigerian Association of Educational Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa; member
National Association of Adult Educators
Hobbies: Farming, reading
Telephone: 064-601280, 621809.
Name: ESIEMOKHAI, Dr Omoh Emmanuel

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLM, LLD
Home Town: Fugar, Benin
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1947-54, Holy Family College, Abak, 1955-59,
University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, 1962-63, State University of Kiev, Kiev, Ukraine, USSR,
1964-68, University of Cologne, West Germany, 1969-71.
Career: Freelance journalist, Voice of Germany, 1969-71, director, Okiki Advertising and
Publicity Ltd, Lagos, editor, New Era journal, Kano, 1972-74, later appointed senior lecturer,
International Law, University of Ife.
Institutional Membership: International Law Association
Name: ESIMAI, Dr. Charles, Nduka

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, S.M, Sc.D.
Home Town: Ohita, Ogbarti
Education: Central School, Onitsha; Dennis Memorial Grammar School; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka; Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Career: Mathematics and Physic Tutor, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1964;
Petroleum Engineer , Gulf Oil Nigeria, 1972-73; Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1978; Lecturer, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1978-83; senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1982.
Hobbies: Music, jogging, car repairs, bird watching
Name: ESIMAI, Dr Nelson Ifeanyichukwu

Home Town: Ohita, Ogbam
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Onitsha, 1947, Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1948-53, University College, Ibadan, 1953-60.
Career: Houseman, St Martin's Hospital, Bath, England, 1961-62, house officer, Children's
Hospital and Sellyoak Hospital, Bir mingham, England, 1962-63, senior house officer, Hallam
Hospital, West Bromwich, England, 1963, assistant resident doctor, Royal Hospital,
Wolverhampton, England, 1964, medical officer (special grade), Eastern Nigeria, 1965-70,
consultant physician, East Central State, 1970-73, senior consultant physician, 1973-76, chief
consultant physician, 1976, commissioner for Health, Anambra State, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians; British Medical Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, London; fellow, Royal
College of Physicians, Glasgow; Nnabuenyi, Ohita.
Hobbies: Table tennis, photography, music, reading
Address: 9 Onwudiwe Street, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: ESIEKPE, Sir Atajomavbo Young

Profession: Politician, administrator, hotelier
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc.
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 6, 1938; Orhoakpor
Home Town: Orhoakpor; Ethiope East LGA
Education: Sapele Boys Academy, 1947-54; Urhobo College Effurun, 1956-61; Co-oporative
College Ibadan. 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1966-69
Career: Co-operative Inspector, 1963-66; Collector of Customs, 1970-73; Stores Manager
National Supplies, 1973-75; chairman Ethiope East Local Government, 1991-93; managing
director, Besta Hotels Limited, Effurun.
Institutional Membership: President general Orhoakpor Community, 2000-02; member
Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; Knight of St. John International; president Orhoakpor
Development Association. 1990-2004; National Party of Nigeria; Social Democratic Party;
chairman Ethiope East Social Democratic Party.
Address: 1, Isiokolo Road, Orhoakpor Ethiope East, Delta State or 23, Mosheshe Street,
Effurun.
Telephone: 053-252414, 08023001373
Name: ESIN, Okon Anewanar

Profession: lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA, LLB, LLM
Home Town: Oron
Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1936-37, Government School, Ikot Ekpene,
1938-40, Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar, 1941-43, University of Edinburgh, Scotland,
1951-57, Council of Legal Education, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1958-59, Harvard Law School,
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1962-63.
Career: Federal state counsel, 1960-64, lecturer, Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-67,
chairman, Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, 1966-67, Eastern Region Consultative
Assembly, 1967, Nigerian Delegations to Kampala and Addis Ababa for peace talks, 1968, 1969,
former attorney-general and commissioner for Justice, South Eastern State.
Hobbies: Reading, tennis, swimming, dancing
Address: 3 Clifford Lane, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: ESIRI, Dr. (Chief) Frederick Oritseatseghan

Profession: Medical doctor, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBE, OFR. LSM, MRCS. LRCP, DLO, FMCGP
Home Town: Oria-Abraka; Ethiope East LGA
Education: Oria Catholic School. 1922-25; Warri Government School, 1925-28; King's College,
Lagos, 1928-31; Nigeria School of Medicine, 1931-37
Career: Medical assistant, 1937-40; assistant Medical Officer, 1940-45; Medical Officer, 1945-
51; founder/ Medical Director, Esiri Infirmary Hospital, Warri
Recognitions & Achievements: First Nigerian Medical Doctor of Urhobo origin; MBE, 1957;
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1964; Certificate of merit. Nigerian Medical
Association, Bendel State (now Delta and Edo States) branch, 1989; Certificate of merit, Delta
State, 1992; Life membership Award, Nigerian Medical Association, Warri Zone, 1993;
Okakuro of Abraka; Okobaro of Abraka
Name: ESIRI, Prince Albert

Home Town: Abraka
Career: International businessman: Proprietor, Abraka Turf Club; International Polo Player/
Patron, Ashbert Raiders.
Recognitions & Achievements: Majekodunmi Cup, 2002; Jack Cannon Trophy, British Open
Championship, July 2002.
Hobbies: polo, music
Name: ESIRI, Professor Margaret Miriam

Profession: Neuropathologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MA, DM, FRCPath
Education: Croydon High School; St. Hugh's College, Oxford, 1988; University of Oxford,
1967-69
Career: Junior Residen Neuropathology, 1970-72; Histopathology, 1973-79; Senior Clinical
Fellow, Neuropathology, Medical Research Council, 1980-85; Consultant, Neuropathologist,
Radcliff Infirmary, 1986-88; Clinical Reader, Neuropathology, 1988-96.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists; Publication:Co-Editor,
Viral Encephalitis, 1986; Diagnostic Neuropathology, 1989; 1996; The Neuropathology of
Dementia, 1997.
Hobbies: Assisting in my husband's clinic in Nigeria
E-mail: margaret.esiri@_HYPERLINK "http://dneuro.ox.ac.uk"_dneuro.ox.ac.uk_
Name: ESISO, Chief Edward Akponovwe

Home Town: Agbarho
Education: Church Missionary Society School, Warri
Career: In private business; chairman, Eastern Urhobo District Council
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of International Law
Hobbies: billiards, golf, swimming
Address: P.O. Box 300, Warri, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: ESO, Hon. Justice Kayode
Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, LL.B, BA, MA
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: Holy trinity School, Omofe, Ilesa,1933-39; Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, 1940-44;
Trinity College, Dublin, 1949-1954.
Career: Private Legal Practice, Jos, Northern Nigeria. 1954-60; Senior Counsel Grade II, 1960-
61; Senior Crown Counsel Grade I, 1961-62; Principal State Counsel, 1962-64; Principal Legal
Draftsman/Head, Legal Division, 1964-65; acting Judge, High Court, Western Nigeria, 1965;
Judge, 1965-67; Justice, Court of Appeal, Western State, 1967-75; acting president, Court of
Appeal, Western State, 1975-76; Chief Judge, Oyo State, 1976-77; Justice, Supreme Court of
Nigeria, 1978-90; Pro-Chancellor, University of Benin, 1991; Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola
University of Technology, Ogbomoso, member Law Reporting Committee. Northern Nigeria
Law Reports; one-time Coroner for Plateau State; Chairman, African Centre for Democracy and
Human Rights Studies, since 1995, English Bar, 1954.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association. 1954. Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, Lagos, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 1984-85; Board of Trustees, Gamji Forum,
Board of Trustees, Nigerian International Biographical Centre, 1997; president Association of
Arbitrators of Nigeria, since 1999; Metropolitan Club, Lagos.
Recognitions & Achievements: Michaelmas Prize in Constitutional Law, Trinity College,
Dublin 1950; REID professor Prize Man 1950; Criminal Law Prize, Trinity College, Dublin
1951; Silver Medal in Legal Composition, University of Dublin Law Society 1952; Commander
of the Order of the Niger, 1970; Publication: Kayode Eso-The Making of a Judge, authored by
Professor Ade Ajayi and Mr. Yemi Akinseye-George, 2002; Doctor of Laws (LL.D), University
of Ibadan; 1990 LLD, UNN; Thoughts on Law and Jurisprudence, 1990; The Mystery Gunman,
1996.
Hobbies: Gardening, reading.
Address: Green Acres, Agodi GRA, Ikolaba, near Ikolaba High School, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: ESSANG, Hon. (Col., Dr.) Okon Ita (rtd.)

Home Town: Oron
Education: Methodist College, Uzuakoli 1950-54; School of Forestry Research Ibadan. 1955-
58; Officer Cadet School; The Regular Officers Special Training School, Teshie, Accra, Ghana
1958-59; Military Academy, Mons, Aldershot, England 1959-61; Army Infantry School, Fort
Benning, Columbus, Georgia, USA.
Career: Personnel/ Administrative Manager, Santa Fe Petroleum Development Company of
Nigeria Limited. Port Harcourt, 1971-72; senior Management Staff (Transport Control
Supervisor), Shell BP, Port Harcourt, 1972-77; chairman Board of Directors, Cross Lines
Limited, 1975-79; Chairman/Managing Director Joe Harrison Nigeria Limited, 1975-88;
commissioner for Education and later commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban
Development. Cross River State, 1978-79
Recognitions & Achievements: Honourable member, House of Representatives, National
Assembly, Abuja, 1992-93; defunct United Nigeria Congress Party, 1996, exhibition: My Wife,
International Conference on Arts and Communications. Cambridge, UK.
Hobbies: Portrait painting, bird hunting, drawing.
Name: ESSANG, Professor Sunday Matthew
Home Town: Oron
Education: Oyubia Central School, Oron, 1945-48, Okosi Central School, Oron, 1952, Eyobasi
Central School, Oron, 1953, Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1954-58, King's College,
Lagos, 1959-60, University College, Ibadan, 1961-62, 1963-64, University of Ibadan, 1965-66,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1968-70.
Career: Lecturer, Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, 1971-74, senior lecturer, 1974-
76, professor and head, Department of Economics, University of Calabar, 1976-79, minister of
Finance, 1979-81, minister of Works, 1981-83, moved to London, 1984; associate editor, The
Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development; co-ordinator, Operation Feed the
Nation Programme, University of Ibadan, 1976, West African Examination Council, 1977.
Institutional Membership: Society for International Development; secretary, West African
Agricultural Economists Association; Council of Nigerian Institute for Management, 1976-77
Name: ESSIEN, Aniekan Samson Umo

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Ikot Udobia
Education: Aggrey Memorial College, Arochuku, Government Teacher Training College, Uyo,
Queen's University, Belfast, 1958-61.
Career: called to the Bar; in legal practice, also senior assistant registrar, University of Nigeria.
Hobbies: soccer
Name: ESSIEN, Chief Effiong Etim

Profession: Financial consultant, journalist
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 15, 1940; Itu
Home Town: Ikot Anse Itam; Itu LGA
Education: North Itam Primary School, 1947-52: Nsan Presbytery School, 1953; Use Ikot
Amama, 1954-55; Teacher's Training College, Oku Iboku, 1959-60; Correspondence Courses,
G.C.E, 1960-63; University of Lagos, 1964-67; Commonwealth Course in Financial Journalism,
Cardiff, 1975.
Career: Research assistant CBN, 1967-69; assistant Economist, CBN, 1970; Economic Editor,
Daily Time, 1973-75; Founding Editor, Business Times, 1975: ce. Cross River Newspaper
Corporation, 1976-79; Special Adviser. Economic Affairs, Cross River State, 1978-83; chairman
Guardian Editorial Board, 1988; member Presidential Advisory Committee; 1988-92: An:
Inflation Task Force, 1975; Federal Government Tarrif Board, 1957 92; International Monetary
Fund Committee on Loan, 1986; Nigeria Union of Journalism; Nigerian Economic Society;
chairman International Merchant Bank, 1989-91; commissioner Oil Mineral Producing Area
Commission, 1992-95; Director Afribank, 1995-98; chairman Investors Advisers Ltd.
Institutional Membership: honorable member, Lions Club; National Party of Nigeria (NPN),
1978-83.
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Unwana, Itu, 1980; Ada Idaho Ke Eburutu, 1995 Obong
Unwana Ibotio/Ndon. 1995; etc; Publication: Nigeria under structural Adjustment, Fountain
Publications, Ibadan, 1990
Hobbies: Writing and reading
Address: 6/8 Lasode Crescent, Victoria Island OR Federal Housing Estate, Calabar
Telephone: 090503281; 087-231244.
Name: ESSIEN, Chief Eniang

Home Town: Calabar
Education: Victoria Government School, Cameroon, Eket Government School, Duke Town
School, Calabar, Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu, Hope Waddell Training Institute,
Calabar, University of Ibadan.
Career: Eastern House of Assembly, 1951-53, chairman, Calabar Urban Council, 1953,
secretary, Calabar Urban Council, 1954, property officer, UN Development Project on
Agriculture and Forestry Education, 1959-69, councillor, Odukpani Local Government Council,
1977-79, commissioner for Local Government, Cross River State, October 1979, later
commissioner for Public Works, Cross River State until 1981, commissioner for Establishments,
Cross River State, 1981-82.
Institutional Membership: National Convention of Nigerian Citizens, 1949-65, National Party
of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Recognitions & Achievements: Okpoho of the Ekpe
Hobbies: community service, reading, travelling
Address: 14 Anderson Street, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: ESSIEN, Dr Aquaowo

Home Town: Ediduoh Edemaya
Education: Nyemoni St Paul's School, Abonnema, Methodist Central School, Ete, Opobo, Holy
Family College, Oku-Abak, King's College, Lagos, Holborn College of Law, London, University
of London, England.
Career: Teacher, Methodist School, Ete, Opobo, 1946-47, office clerk, UAC, Abonnema, 1947-
51, teacher, New Africa School, Lagos, 1951-54, produce inspector, 1954-56, aviation
supervisor, Shell Company of West Africa, 1956-60, assistant lecturer, Holborn College of Law,
London, 1971-72, in legal practice, Port Harcourt and Uyo, 1972-76, attorney-general and
commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, 1976-79.
Hobbies: Reading, golf, table tennis
Name: ESSIEN, Dr Ephraim Udofia

Home Town: Ikot-Ekpene
Education: Utu Group School, Ikot-Ekpene, Methodist College, Uzuakoli, Kalahari National
College, Buguma, City College, Norwich, England, University of London, England, Liverpool
School of Tropical Medicine, England, London School of Hygiene (Diploma of Tropical
Medicine and Hygiene).
Career: Medical laboratory technician, 1947-53, industrial medical officer, Shell Trinidad,
1964-66, senior medical officer, Shell BP (Nigeria), 1966-72, senior medical superintendent,
Ministry of Health, Calabar, 1972-75, civil commissioner, Cross River State, 1975-79.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, ballroom dancing, home movies
Name: ESSIEN, Edidem Nyong

Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, 1900-07
Career: Teacher, Duke Town School, 1908-09, preacher, Methodist Church, Issiet Ekim Town,
confidential clerk and interpreter, Supreme Court, Calabar, 1918, former president, Eastern
House of Chiefs, paramount ruler of Uyo Division, clan head, Uruan (Nsom of Uruan),
president, Uruan Country Development Council, Idu and president, Uyo Divisional Council of
Chiefs
Address: Nsom's Palace, Issiet Ekim Town, Southern Uruan, Uyo, Cross River State.
Name: ESSIEN, Dr. Daniel Paul

Profession: Consultant, administrator, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FMCOG, FWAC, FACOG.
Home Town: Afaha, Ikot Akwa
Education: Ikot Edong High School, Ikot Edong, Abak 1939-44; Etinan Institute, Etinan, 1945-
46; Ibibio State College Ikot Ekpene, 1947-51; St, Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar 1953-54;
University College, Ibadan 1955-61; University College Hospital, Ibadan 1962-65: University of
Birmingham, London and Oxford, 1965-66; Washington University, Barnes Hospital Plaza, St.
Louis, 1976; Samaritan Hospital for Women, London 1980.
Career: House Officer, Registrar Posts, University College Hospital Ibadan and UK 1962-65;
1965-66; Medical Officer, Government and Mission Hospitals, Eastern Nigeria 1967-69;
Medical Officer, Ikot Ekpene Garrison MRS Nigerian Army, Ikot Ekpene 1970; Consultant
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Methodist Hospital, Ituk Mbang, Maternity Hospital, Calabar and
Mercy Hospital, Abak, 1970-73; senior Consultant, Mercy Hospital, Abak 1973-74; senior
Consultant, General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene. 1975; senior Consultant, Maternity Hospital, Calabar,
1975-76; Chief Consultant, Maternity Hospital, Calabar, 1976-81; Medical Director/Consultant,
Desmac Clinic, Abak, Akwa Ibom State, since 1982; member board of management Government
Technical School, Abak, Akwa Ibom State, 1976-79: Federal Government Delegate to the 31st
World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland, May, 1978,
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Management Board, 1980-83, Presidential Advisory
Committee on Establishment of National Institute of Maternal Health, 1982; director Mercantile
Bank of Nigeria Limited, 1984-86; member commissioner, Akwa Ibom State Local Government,
1988-91; f., National Post-graduate Medical College Nigeria, 1975, Johns Hopkins programme
for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, USA 1976.
Institutional Membership: West African College of Surgeons, 1978; Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, June 1980; chairman Eastern Zone Society of
Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria 1984-89; Party Elder, defunct United Nigeria Congress
Party, since July 1996; Church Charity Clubs Societies.
Recognitions & Achievements: Essien-Ubong Ukanafun, by Ukanafun Traditional Rulers
Council, Akwa Ibom State, 1995; Most accomplished and distinguished medical practitioner,
College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar.
Hobbies: Reading, listening to classical jazz Music, watching movies, indoor games, watching
football.
Name: ESSIEN, Dr. Odudu Aniekan
Profession: Medical, practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB.
Home Town: Ikot Udoabia; Etinan LGA
Education: St. Martin's School, 1958-64; St.Theresa's College, Nsukka, 1965-67; St. Patrick's
College, Calabar, 1968-70; University of Nigeria Nsukka 1971-77; Institute of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, University of London, 1983.
Career: Internship, St. Margaret's Hospital. Calabar, 1978; NYSC, Murtala College, Makurdi,
1980; senior House Officer, Maternity Hospital, 1980-83; 1983-89; senior Medical Officer,
Dept. of General Practice, 1989-93; Principal Medical Officer II, Department of General Medical
Practice, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, since 1993.
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Medical Association, 1979
Recognition & Achievements: president, Nka Ikenesit Club, Calabar.
Recognitions & Achievements: Mokofa conferred by Efuk Ekondo Clan Calabar, 1995;
Mokofa Uwa Musiissu conferred by His Royal Highness, paramount ruler of the Efuts. 1996.
Hobbies: Photography, football, reading
Address: 111, Palm Street. Calabar
Name: ESSIEN, Engineer Martin Efiong

Profession: Metallurgical Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. M.Sc.
Home Town: Efa; Etinan LGA
Education: St. Paul's Lutheran School, Mbikpono 1952-57; Lutheran High School, Obot Idim
1958-62; Government College, Umuahia 1963-64; University of Illinois, Urban, USA. 1963-68;
University of Missouri Rolla, USA, 1973-75; Yale University 1976-77.
Career: Pupil Engineer , Electrolytic, Copper Refinery, Metallurgical Engineer 'B' Kennecott
Copper Corporation, Atah, USA 1968-70; Metallurgist, Sherbo Minerals Limited, Sierra Leone,
1970-71; Corrosion Engineer , Shell-British Petroleum Nigeria Limited Lagos, 1971; Lecturer,
Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, 1971-72; Head,
Metallurgical and Minerals Section, Nigerian Steel Development Authority. 1972-73:
Metallurgical Engineer 'A' Olin Corporation, East Alton, Illinois, USA 1973-76; Michelin et al.
Clermont Ferrand, France, December 1977; Relief Shop manager, Michelin Karlshrue, Germany,
1978; Relief Shop Manager, Michelin UK, 1978; manager, Michelin Nigeria Limited, Port
Harcourt 1978-80; School of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic. Bauchi, 1980; Vice-Rector,
Academic Board Representative, Polytechnic Governing Council, 1981; acting Rector, Federal
Polytechnic, Bauchi, 1982-83; general manager Sunshine Batteries Limited, Ikot Ekpene, Cross
River State, 1983-85; Director Delta Steel Company, Warri, Delta State, 1985-87; Director of
Studies, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, May 1993; Project Co-ordinator, International
Atomic Energy Agency, NDT Projects of Nigeria, since June 1997; Retired from Petroleum
Traning Institute, Warri.
Institutional Membership: Member Chartered Engineers, London, 1975; Professional
Engineers, USA, 1975; fellow Nigerian Metallurgical Society, 1976; member Council of
Registered Engineers.
Hobbies: Reading magazines, music, photography
Address: Essien Street. G.R.A. lkot-Ekpene, Akwa- Ibom State.
Name: ESSIEN, Engineer Sunny

Profession: Chemical Engineer, company administrator
Education: Lagos City College, Lagos, 1960-63; 39th Polytechnic School, Sofia, Bulgaria,
1968-70; Higher Institute of Chemical Technology, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Career: Process Engineer , Nigerian National petroleum Corporation, 1976-88; Officer, Warri
Refinery Project Team, 1978-79; Plant Supervisor, Warri Refinery, 1979-81; Superintendent,
Process Plants, 1981-83; Head, Process Engineering Group, Warri Refinery Expansion Project,
1983-84; Area Superintendent, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1984-88; Production
manager. Understudy, National Fertilizer Company of Nigeria, 1988-92; Production manager,
Area B, 1992; Production manager, Area A & B, 1993-96; Plant manager/Divisional manager,
Manufacturing, 1996-97; acting Managing Director, 1997-98; 1960-63; University of Lagos,
1964-67; Commonwealth Course in Financial Journalism, Cardiff, 1975; Research assistant,
CBN, 1967-69; assistant Economist, CBN, 1970; Economic Editor, Daily Time, 1973-75;
Founding Editor, Business Times, 1975; chief executive, Cross River Newspaper Corporation,
1976-79; Special Adviser, Economic Affairs, Cross River State, 1978-83; chairman Guardian
Editorial Board, 1988; member Presidential Advisory Committee; 1988-92; Anti Inflation Task
Force, 1975; Federal Government Tarrif Board. 1987-92; International Monetary Fund
Committee on Loan. 1986; Nigerian Union of Journalism; Nigerian Economic Society; chairman
International Merchant Bank, 1989-91; commissioner Oil Mineral Producing Area Commission,
1992-95; Director Afribank, 1995-98; chairman Investors Advisers Ltd.
Institutional Membership: honorable member Lions Club; National Party of Nigeria (NPN);
1978-83.
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Unwana, Itu, 1980; Ada Idaho Ke Eburutu 1995; Obong
Unwana Ibotio/Ndon, 1995, etc; Publication: Nigeria under structural Adjustment, Fountain
Publications, Ibadan, 1990
Hobbies: writing and reading
Address: 6/8 Lasode Crescent, Victoria Island OR Federal Housing, Estate, Calabar.
Telephone: 090503281; 087-231244.
Name: ESSIEN, Hon. Nduese

Profession: Company director, politician
Home Town: Eket
Career: Management consultant/ company director. Student Care services Ltd., member House
of Representatives for Eket federal constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party in
1999.
Hobbies: Guidance counseling, reading, traveling
Address: 182, Eket/Oron Road, Eket, Akwa Ibom
Name: ESSIEN, Nsikak Augustus John

Profession: Journalist, Engineer
Education: Methodist Primary School, Amanyan, 1957-63; Methodist Secondary School, Ikot
Ekpene, 1964-67; Regina Coeli College, Ikot Abasi, 1968-69; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1970-76; University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, 1980-81.
Career: Senior Researcher, National Concord, 1983-86; Deputy Editor, Business Concord,
1985-88; Acting Editor, 1988-89; Editor, National Concord, 1989-95; General Manager,
Corporate Affairs, Concord Press of Nigeria Limited, Ikeja, since 1996.
Recognition & Achievements: Executive member, Parents/Teachers Association, Chrisland
College, Idimu, Lagos; Nigeria Union of Journalists; Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Hobbies: Table tennis, watching TV, listening to music.
Address: 10, Oluwole Omole Street, off Toyin Alabi Street, Ikeja.
Name: ESSIEN, (Okuku) Emmanuel Archibong (alias Etubom)

Home Town: Atai Otoro, Abak
Education: Government School, Abak, 1939-45; Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu, 1946-
51; University of Nina, Nsukka, 1961-64.
Career: Teacher, Okobo Native Authority School, 1953; School Master, Holy Family College,
Abak, 1953-55; Headmaster Ibibio State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1955-61; Principal, 1965-68;
Commissioner for Works and Transport, 1968-71; Commissioner for Education, defunct South
Eastern State, 1971-75; Principal (Special Grade), Government Teachers Training College, Ikot
Osurua, 1975-83.
Recognition & achievements: Rotary Club of Abak, 1987-88; defunct United Progressive
Grand Alliance, 1964-66; member defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1983.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, gardening, billiards, photography, music.
Address: P.O. Box 3, Abak, Akwa Ibom State
Name: ESSIEN, Professor Enefiok Effiong

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LLM, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 29, 1960; Ibrno
Home Town: Mbiabong Edem Edik; Ibiono Ibom LGA
Education: Primary School Mbiabong Edem Edik, Ibiono Ibom 1966-73; Ibiono Community
High School Edem Urua, Ibiono 1974-1978; University of Calabar, 1980-1984; Nigerian Law
School Lagos, 1984-85; University of Lagos, Akoka 1987-1988; University of Birmingham.
England, 1985-1998.
Career: Reporter, Gong Organisation ltd., Publishers of Gong Newspaper, 1998;
professor/Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo; Managing Director National Fertilizer
Company of Nigeria, Port Harcourt, since 1998
Institutional Membership: member International Bar Association; Nigerian Bar Association;
Nigerian Association of Law Teacher's; Student member of the Inns of Court (1997-99) England;
Notary Public for Nigeria, since 1993; International Bar Association, to date; national president
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, 1985; member Nigerian Society
of Chemical Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Recognitions & Achievements: Distinction in School Certificate examination, 1978
Hobbies: football, tennis, reading
Telephone: 084-820480-95
Name: ESSIEN, Prince Uwemedimo Ekpo

Profession: Lawyer, oil executive
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B. B.L.
Home Town: Onna
Education: Aquinas Secondary School, Christinasbong, Accra, Ghana. 1956-60; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1968-71; Nigerian Law School, 1971-72; Achimota College, Accra, Ghana
1960-62.
Career: Teacher, New Era Secondary School, Accra 1962; Clerk, Lands Registry. Lagos, 1963-
68; Pupil State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, South Eastern State Government, 1972-73; State
Counsel Grade II; assistant Customary Courts Adviser, 1973-75; State Counsel Grade 1, Counsel
in Charge, Uyo Judicial Division, 1975-76; senior State Counsel Grade II, Uyo Judicial Division,
1976-77; senior State Counsel Grade I Uyo, Ikot Ekpene Division, 1978; Principal State
Counsel, Ikot Ekpene, 1979-80; Deputy Solicitor-General, Law Reporting and Research 1981;
Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1981-82; Chief Legal
Officer, 1983-85; Acting Deputy Manager. Legal 1986-88; manager, Litigation and Property
Law Department, Legal Division 1988-90; general manager Legal Division, 1990-93; acting
Group general manager and Legal Secretary, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation since
1993; honorary Director Awa Area Community Bank Limited; member Chapel Committee,
Institute of Administration, Zaria; Editor-in-Chief; Alpha Fraternity Magazine, 1970,
(Management) Tenders Committee, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation 1989
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; International Bar Association. Academy
of American and International Law, Petroleum Energy and Mining Law Association of Nigeria;
associate member American Bar Association; associate member, Association of International
Petroleum Negotiators
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Ifiok Use Offot, Uyo, 1994, President, NNPC Tennis
Club since 1989; NNPC Staff Club, since 1992
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, badminton, table tennis
Address: Nung Oku Ekanem Onna lga., Akwa Ibom State.
Name: ESSIEN, Professor Essien Udo

Profession: University teacher, biochemist
Academic & Professional Qualiications: B.A., B.Sc, M.Sc. Ph.D.
Home Town: Idua, Eket.
Education: Public School, Okobo, Oron, 1949-53; Public School, Calabar, 1954-57; West
African People's Institute, Calabar, 1958-59; Duke Town Secondary School, Calabar, 1960-62;
Howard University, Washington, 1966-70, 1974-79; University of the District of Columbia,
Washington. USA.
Career: Public Health Inspector, Health Department, defunct Eastern Nigeria, 1963-66;
Teaching assistant, University of the District of Columbia, 1972-73; Graduate assistant. Howard
University. 1975-76; Instructor, College of Nursing, Howard University, 1976-78: Lecturer 1,
School of Applied Sciences, College of Technology, Calabar, 1980-82; Lecturer 1, Department
of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, 1982-86; senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Calabar, 1986-92; Reader, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar,
1992-95; Deputy Provost, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, since
1995; Head, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, since 1996; member University
Senate, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel, 1991; chairman Departmental
Graduate Committee
Institutional Membership: Sciences Association of Nigeria, 1980; member Biochemical
Society of Nigeria, 1980 ; member Departmental Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Examinations Board; member Departmental Nutrition Biochemistry Research Group; chairman
Biological Sciences Biochemistry Service Programme
Recognitions & Achievements: Daleware School Auxiliary Association Scholarship, 1968-70;
Howard University Graduate Assistantship, 1975-76; Pillsbury Foundation Scholarship, 1977;
International Union of Biochemistry Fellowship Award, 1988.
Hobbies: sports, farming, photography, reading
Address: QC 26, University Staff Quarters, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: ESSIEN, Professor Etim Moses

Profession: consultant haematologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FRC Path., FMC Path, FAS, NNOM, FWACP,
MBBS, OFR, M.D, (Lond)
Home Town: Ikot Eko Ibon, Oniong, Eket
Education: Ikot Eko Ibon Primary School, 1941-45; Ikot Akpaden Methodist School, 1946-47;
Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1948-52; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1953-54;
University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan 1956-62; University of London, 1965-68;
McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario, Canada, 1974.
Career: Pre-Registration House Officer, General Hospital/Massey Street Children's Hospital,
Lagos, 1962-63; Medical Officer (Pathology), Pathology Department, General Hospital,
Lagos/Federal Laboratory Services, Yaba, Lagos 1963-65; senior Registrar in Haematology,
1968-70; Lecturer in Haematology, University of Ibadan, 1970-73; Consultant Haematologist,
University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1970; senior Lecturer in Haematology, University of
Ibadan, 1973-77; professor Haematology, University of Ibadan, 1977; Head, Department of
Haematology, University of Ibadan. 1985-89; Director National Institute of Medical Research
Yaba. Lagos, 1989; chairman National Expert Advisory Committee on Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS, 1986-89; Head, Laboratory and Blood Transfusion Service
Committee, National AIDS Committee, 1989; professor Emeritus member International Society
for Thrombosis and Homeostasis Science, 1973; Medical Advisory Board. Committee for
Education on AIDS, World Federation of Hemophilia, 1976: 1st African vice-president.
European and African Division, International Society of Haematology, 1984-88; member New
York Academy of Sciences, 1987; WHO Expert Panel on Biology
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical College in Pathology, 1971; West African
College of Physicians, 1976; member Royal College of Pathologists, London, 1981.
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic; Publication:
Experimental differentiation between platelet function regulating agents, Thrombernbolism a
new approach to Therapy, Academy Press, New York, 1977; Hemorrhage Diseases in Africa
Clinics in Hematology. W.B. Saunders. London, 1981; Recent Advances and Current Research
in Sickle Cell Diseases, Sickle Cell Anaemia, a Handbook, Churchill-Livingstone. Edinburgh,
1982; Spectrum of Haemopoietic and Lymphoreticular Neoplasia in Ibadan, Cancer in Nigeria,
University Press, Ibadan 1982: Trends in Leukemia incidence in Ibadan, Environmental
Influence in the Pathogenesis of Leukaemics and Lymphomas, Raven Press, New York, 1984.
Commissioned Studies: Co-author. Report on Environmental impact Assessment of the Iron and
Steel Industries at Ajaokuta and Aladja, 1985; co-author, Report on the Siting of the Cross River
State University, 1980; and over 60 articles in national and international medical journals
Hobbies: lawn and table tennis, chess, reading
Telephone: 085-201 660.
Name: ESSIEN, Professor Okon Etim Akpan

Profession: Linguist, lecturer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON, B.A, M.A, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 10, 1942; Ntan Ekere, Ibiono Ibom
Home Town: Ntan Ekere; Ibiono Ibom LGA
Education: Church of Scotland Mission Mbiabong Edem EdiL C.S.M Ikot Inyang, 1950; Hope
Waddell Training Institution Calabar, 1954-58; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State,
1962-65: University of California, (UCLA), 1967-68; University of EdinburgU.K. 1971-74.
Career: Lecturer, senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello Universitv Zaria, Kaduna State, 1968-76:
senior Lecturer/Reader, University of Calabar, 1976-85; professor/Head, Department of
Languages and Linguistics, University of Calabar, 1985-93; Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of
Calabar, 1991-95; Secretary Nigerian Union of Great Britain, Edinburgh, 1972-78; member
Governing Board, Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council, Abuja, 1990 94;
Governing Council, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, 1992-94; Governing Council,
University of Calabar, 1992-96
Institutional Membership: West African Linguistic Society, since 1976; Conference of
African Linguistics based in USA. 1982; Linguistic Association of Ghana, 1997; Life member
Fill Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International; chairman Committee of Deans, 1993-95;
president, Nigerian English Studies Association, Kano Branch, 1974-76; Ibibio Language
Writers Association, 1983; Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 1990-95; vice-president, Modern
Languages Association 1978-82
Recognitions & Achievements: University of Calabar Senior Staff Club; Kano Club 1969-76
Final Year Best Student Prize, Hope Waddell, 1958; International Committee of Permanent
Linguists, Holland award, 1987; German Foundation award, 1997; Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio
excellence award, 1992; Federation of Akwa Ibom Women Association Eminent Person award
1995; Federal of Unesco Clubs of Nigeria award, 1998; Officer of the Order of the Niger, 2004;
Publication: The Orthography of the Ibibio Language. Piaco, Calabar, 1983; Ibibio Names: Their
structure and their meanings. Daystar Press, Ibadan 1986; The Tense System of Nigerian
Languages and EnglisAAP, Cologne, University of Cologne, Germany; Have published about 60
works comprising books chapters in books and articles in learned journals globally
Hobbies: tennis, table tennis, current affairs, reading of biographies
Address: Ntan Ekere, Ibiono Ibom lga., Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Name: ESSIENETTE, Mr. Asuquo Okon

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 6, 1960; Uyo-Itam
Home Town: Ikot Annie Itam; Itu LGA
Education: Presbyterian School, East Itam, 1969-72; Methodist Secondary School, Ibiaku-Issiet,
1975-80; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1983-87; University of Calabar, 1999-2000
Career: National Youth Service Corp, Staff Development Institute Numan (then Gongola State),
1987-88; Teacher, Science School, Obubra, 1991-93; Librarian, Federal College of Education
(Technical), Omoku, Rivers State, 1993-99; senior Librarian/Principal Librarian, Maritime
Academy of Nigeria, Oron, since 1999; Chief Librarian, Akwa Ibom State College of Education,
Alalia Nsit; attended World Bank Management Course; Linesca Workshop on Gender
Sensitivity
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Library Association; a-member Nigeria Institute
of Management; fellow Institute of Library Management of Nigeria; General Secretary, Mboho
Ndito Eka.
Recognitions & Achievements: Patronship by Ibibio Student; Publication: Introduction to
Library and Information Science, MEF (Nigeria) Ltd. Uyo, 2004; Handbook for Library Users.
Perfect Print (Nigeria) Ltd., Uyo. 2005
Hobbies: football, reading, dancing; listening to music
Address: No. 10B, Umo Utok Street, Oron; pha: No. 49, Itu Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Telephone: 08027672067.
Name: ESSIEN-IBOK, Professor Asikpo J.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc. M.A, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 21, 1946; Ikot Ibok
Home Town: Ikot Ibok; Etinan LGA
Education: Salvation Army Primary School, Ikot Ibok, 1949-56; Ibibio State College, 1961-65;
Etinan Institute Higher School, 1966-68; Howard University, Washington DC, USA, 1970-80
Career: Bond Analyst, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1969; Researcher, Social Research
Applications, Washington DC, 1976; Instructor, Counselling Office, Howard University 1976;
Lecturer, Bayero University, 1980-81; Director Research & Adviser on Political Affairs, Kano
State Government, 1981-83; director/chairman Editorial Board, Punch Nigeria Ltd., 1983-85;
Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1985-86; Executive Director Corporate Image Planners Ltd.,
1986; Proprietor, Timi Hospital, Lagos; Management Consultant/ Director Planning, Research &
Statistics, PTE 1999-2000; executive member Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related
Offences Commission, Abuja, since 2000; Presidential Visitation Panel to the University of
Lagos, 1999; Governing Council, University of Calabar, since 2000; vice-chairman/co-founder.
Centre for Advanced Social Science, (CASS), Port Harcourt; chairman Board of Economist;
Presidential Policy Advisary Committee, 1999; Board member Zaria Academy 2001
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Economic Society; Nigerian Political Science
Associate; Nigeria Statistical Associate; Nigerian Academy of Social Science; American
Political Science Associate, 1978; American Economic Society, 1973; American Statistical
Association 1978; member PRP, 1980-83; PSP, 1988-89; SDP, 1990-93; PDP since 1999.
Recognitions & Achievements: Eastern Nigeria Scholarship. 1962-65; 1966-68; Deans Honour
Roll, Haward University, 1970-73; Economic Honours, Howard University, 1970-76; American
Statistician of the year award, 1978; Graduate Fellowship award, 1976-80; Graduate Ph.D
Summa Cum Laude, 1980; THE ATTA OF Afaha, Akwa Ibom State, 1997; Publication:
Political Repression and Assassination - A Tribute to Dr. Bala Muhammed, Research Dept.
Kano, 1982; Three Faces of Silent Revolution in Kano State, Research Department Governors
Office, Kano, 1983; Towards A Progressive Nigeria, Truiph Publ Co. Kano, 1983; Arts
Collector, collected Artworks of Famous Nigerian Artist e.g. Bruce Onabrakpeya: Ekwere and
Umoanwan
Hobbies: table/lawn tennis, reading and travelling
Address: 9, Thomas Sankara Street, Asokoro, Abuja, P.O. Box 9852, Garki
Name: ESSIEN-IGBOKWE, Chief Christy Uduak

Profession: musician, actress, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MFR
Home Town: Okat
Education: Ladi-Lak School, Lagos, 1966-70; Okat Primary School, Okat, Akwa Ibom State,
1970-71; Zonal Commercial Centre, Aba, 1972-74; Aba Girls High School, 1974-76.
Career: Singer, 'Now Sound', NTA Channel 6, Aba, 1976; chairman/managing director, Soul
Train Entertainment Limited, Lagos; chairman Gold Train Orchestra; Publicity and Welfare
Officer, Essential Childcare Foundation, Lagos, 1994; Matron, Akwa Ibom Journalist Forum;
matron, Nigerian Youth Tourist Organisation
Institutional Membership: Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology of Nigeria; first
female president Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria; founding member, Performing
Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria; founding member, Performing and Mechanical
Rights Society of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Adaha Onna; Aha Nwanyi Ejiagamba I of Oru Ahiazu, Mbaise;
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic 1988; Nigeria's Lady of Songs, 1980; Silver Prize
Winner, 6th Seoul Song Festival, South Korea, 1983; Grand Prix Winner, Neewollah Music
Festival, Kansas, USA, 1983; International Special Achievement Award, Musexpo, Acapulco,
Mexico, 1983; Certificate of Merit Award, 10th Annual American Song Festival, Los Angeles,
USA, 1983; Audience Favourite Award, Baker University, USA, 1983; Star Performance Award,
Nigerian Television Authority, 1983; Outstanding Performance Award, Los Angeles Arts
Academy, USA 1984; African Music Mother Award, Music Extravaganza and African Music
Development, New York, USA; Gold Award of 25 Nigerian Celebrities, 1988; Distant Accord
Award, Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA, 1990; Special Musical Parents Decoration Award, 1994;
Queen of Music International Award, Association of Theatre Arts Practitioners. Lagos, 1996;
Outstanding Achievement in Female Upliftment Award, Youth Re-orientation Movement, 1996;
creative works: Freedom, 1976; Patience, 1977; Time Waits for No One, 1978; One
Understanding, 1979; Give Me A Chance, 1980; Ever Liked My Person, 1981; Taking my Time,
1986; Its Time, 1988; Hear The Call, 1990; Mysteries of Life, 1994.
Hobbies: cooking, reading, watching films
Address: 43, Talabi Street, off Adeniyi Jones Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Name: ESSIEN-OBOT, Dr Amayak Essessien

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MSc, PhD
Home Town: Ndon Ebon, Uyo
Education: St Andrew's School, Ndon Edon, 1940, St Joseph's School, Anua-Uyo, 1946-48, St
Augustine's Teacher Training College, Urua Inyang, 1949-51, Ifako Teachers' Training College,
Agege, 1958-59, Universitat des Saarlanders, Saarbrucken, West Germany, 1964-66, Mannheim
Universitat, West Germany, 1966-70, University of Cardiff, Wales, 1975-77; lecturer, University
of Nigeria, Enugu, 1971-75
Career: senior lecturer, School of Arts and Science, Uyo, 1977-78, commissioner for Economic
Planning, Cross River State, 1979-82
Institutional Membership: former member, National Party of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: awarded Round Table First Prize, BBC, London, 1968; Publ:
Trends in Modern Co-operatives
Hobbies: photography, writing
Address: Ndon Ebon, Uyo, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: ESSIEN-UDOM, Professor Essien Udosen

Profession: Political scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
Home Town: Ikot Osong, Etinan
Education: Ikot Ekan Government School, Ibiono; Native Authority School, Ikot Ada Idem;
Holy Family College, Abak; Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; University of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Career: Elementary School Teacher, 1949; Government Interpreter, 1949-51; Research
Associate, International Affairs, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1960-62;
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, 1962-63;
Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1963; Senior Lecturer/Professor of Political Science, University
of Ibadan; former Head, Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan; former Dean,
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan; Secretary to the Military Government and Head
of Civil Service, South Eastern State (now Cross River), 1973-75; Vice-Chancellor, University
of Maiduguri, 1976-80; Visiting Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Sciences,
University of Cross River State, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, since October 1984; Board of Nigerian
Institute of International Affairs, Lagos; former chairman, National Universities Commission.
Hobbies: Table tennis, fishing, photography.
Name: ESSIET, Chief Udoh

Profession: Musician
Career: Highlife Playing under Dr. Victor Olaiya; Played alongside Rex Williams and Rex
Lawson; Also played with King Sunny Ade; Conga Soloist, Fela's Band; Artist, Ghetto Blasters
(A Film); member Interracial Music Group, Ghetto Blasters
Recognitions & Achievements: Released Album "People" 1987; Founder, Afrobeat Blasters,
Paris, 1989; Released an Album, "No Condition is Permanent"; "Time for Highlife" 1995;
Performed at Festival International de Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana April, 1999.
Name: ESSIET, Gordian Samuel

Home Town: Ikot Ataku
Education: St John's Catholic School, Asong, Holy Family College, Oku-Abak, St Augustine's
Teachers Training College, Urua-Inyang, St Mary's Teacher Training College, Ediene-Abak,
Cuttington College, Suacoco, Liberia, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, USA.
Career: Teacher, various primary and secondary schools, Calabar, 1954-64, assistant research
scientist, New York University Medical Centre, USA, 1969-73, agricultural extension officer,
Cross River State, 1973-76, head, Department of Home Economics, College of Education, Uyo,
1976-79, appointed commissioner, Cross River State Civil Service Commission, December
1979.
Address: Plot 76, Unit B, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 222644
Name: ESSIET, Professor Essiet Unanaowo; (formerly Benjamin Essiet Okon)

Profession: University lecturer, soil scientist, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 13, 1951; Ndukpoise
Home Town: Ndukpoise; Nsit Ubium LGA
Education: St Fabian's School, Oron, 1964-69; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, Enugu
State, 1970-74; University of Aberdeen. Scotland, 1976-79.
Career: Divisional Agriculture Officer, Abak, August-November 1975; Sub-Dean, Bayero
University, Kano, 1983-84; chairman Bayero University Mainteance Committee 1984-86;
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bayero University, Kano 1985-86; acting Head,
Department of Georgraphy, Bayero University, Kano 1987; currently a-professor Department of
Geography, Bayero University, Kano
Institutional Membership: member British Society of Soil Science; International Society of
Soil Science.
Recognitions & Achievements: Kano Club; Le Circle Club, Kano
Hobbies: football, tennis, music and reading
Address: 502, Mahmud Tukur Road, New Campus, Bayero University Kano; P.M.B. 3011.
Kano OR Ndukpoise-Ubium c/o Ikot Ekwere P.A., Nsit Ubium lga., Akwa Ibom State
Name: ESSIET, Professor Okon

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
Home Town: Ikot Ubokudom
Education: Teachers Training College, Uyo, 1942, Michigan State University, East Lansing,
Michigan, USA, 1950-58, University of California, California, USA, 1959, Tufts University,
Medford, Massachusetts, USA, 1964
Career: Professor of Chemistry and Biology, 1958-75, appointed chief inspector of Technical
Education, Calabar
Institutional Membership: American Chemical Society, Association of American University
Professors
Address: PO Box 621, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: ESSIONATA, Dr Essiota Obot (formerly David Sam Essien)

Home Town: Afaha Abia
Education: Afaha Town School, Christ Church School, Akwete, All Saints School, Abayi
Umucham, Etinan Institute, Baptist Bible College, Denver, Colorado, USA, University of
Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
Career: Field lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, appointed project manager, Civil Service,
Cross River State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Ekpok Nung Umana Abia
Hobbies: Reading, cultural organisations
Address: Afaha Abia, Nsit Ibom, Cross River State.
Name: ESU, Hon. Tony Ibana

Profession: Management consultant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA
Education: University of Port Harcourt: University of Calabar
Career: Management Consultant, Anthony Charles Consulting; Administrative Secretary NRC,
Akwa Ibom, 1991-93; member (UNCP) Federal House of Representatives, 1998; member
Peoples Demoncratic Party National Strategy & Intelligence Committee 1998; member House of
Representatives for Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency on Peoples
Democratic Party Platform, 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: University of Calabar foundation scholarship, 1980
Hobbies: Reading, music, computers
Address: 27, Umuahia Road. Ikot Ekpene. Akwa Ibom State
Name: ESU, Professor Ivara Ejemor
Profession: Agriculturist, academic, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc. Ph.D
Home Town: Agwagune; Biase LGA
State of Origin: Cross Rivers
Education: Presbyterian Primary School, Itigbidi, 1957-63; Presbyterian Secondary School,
Abakaliki, 1964-67; Community Secondary Grammar School, Ugep, 1968-69; Mary Knoll
College, Ogoja; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1974; University
of Minnesota; St. Paul, USA, 1976; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1975-76; senior
Lecturer, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1984; Lecturer 1, Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria, 1984; senior
Lecturer; a-professor Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990; professor Soil Science University of
Calabar, since 1995; honorable Commissioner for Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural
Development, Cross Rivers State, 1992-93; vice-chancellor University of Calabar, since 2000.
Institutional Membership: member of many Professional bodies, Locally and Internationally
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Published several books and articles in learned journals.
Name: ESUENE, Brigadier Udoakaha Jacob

Profession: retired Nigerian airman
Home Town: Afaha Eket
Education: Afaha Eket Group School, Ibuno Central School, 1941-48, Qua Iboe Mission
Secondary School, Etinan, 1949-54, Government Teacher Training College, Uyo, 1956-57,
Mons Officer Cadet School, Aldershot, England, 1958, Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst,
England, 1960, Small Arms Training, Hythe, 1961, Air Force Indoctrination and Orientation
Course, 1963-64.
Career: Air Headquarters Staff Duties, Wahn Cologne, 1964-65; school teacher, 1948, army
officer, 1958-63, air force officer, 1963-67, military governor, South Eastern State, 1967-75,
retired, 1975, appointed chairman, Cross River Breweries.
Institutional Membership: St John Council of Nigeria, Calabar, patron, Calabar Sports Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Honorary life member, Nigerian Olympic Association; tt:
Obong Ekong, Atta of Eket; awarded honorary LLD, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, photography, records collecting
Name: ESUENE, Mrs. Helen

Academic & Professional Qualifications: HND, M.Sc
Education: Federal Training Centre, Kaduna.
Career: Civil Service of South Eastern and later, Cross River States, 1968-85; chairman Board
of Akwa Ibom State Commission for Women; member National Political Reform Conference,
2005; minister of State, Health, June 2005-2007.
Name: ESUH, Dr. Peter

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 26, 1965; Uboro-Oro
Home Town: Uboro-Oro; Urue Offong Oruko LGA
Education: Primary School, Eki East Cobom Itiat Western, Calabar, 1971-77; Methodist Boys'
High School Oron, 1977-82; SBS Akankpo, 1985-87; University of Cross River State, 1987-90;
University of Uyo, 1991-9; 1996-2001.
Career: Director School of Communications, 1995-97; Editor-in-Chief, Voice of Oro, 2002;
State Co-ordinator, International Institute of Journalism. 2004; State Co-ordinator, African
Council of Communication Education, 2005; Co-ordinating Secretary, African Council of
Communication Education South South Nigeria; presently Lecturer, Department of
Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Member Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria; Nigerian
Institute of Public Relations; Nigeria Union of Journalists; African Council of Communication
Education, 2001; Lions Club International, 2002; State chairman publicity Committee, National
Democratic Party, 2002-03.
Recognitions & Achievements: Amnesty International, 1999; Publication: Chapters in books
and articles in learned journals
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, sports and human relations
Address: No. 20, Michael Abraham Street Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. OR No.72, Secretariat Road,
Oron, Akwa Ibom State.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:docesuh@yahoo.com"docesuh@yahoo.com
Name: ESURUOSO, Dr Oladele Folarin

Profession: Botanist
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School, 1942-47, University College, Ibadan, 1953-57,
University of London, England, 1960-64 (Diploma of the Imperial College, 1961).
Career: Senior teacher, Biology, Abeokuta Grammar School, research officer, Ministry of
Agriculture, Western State, 1957-59, lecturer, Plant Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1965-71,
appointed senior lecturer, Plant Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1971
Institutional Membership: Association for the Advancement of Agricultural Science in Africa,
president, Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Science Association of Nigeria, Agricultural
Society of Nigeria.
Name: ETE, Justice Sunday James

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Ikot Ubo
Education: Ikot Ubo Central School, 1925-29, Baptist Academy, Lagos, 1929-33, Methodist
Boys' High School, Lagos, 1935, King's College, Lagos, 1936-39, University of Manchester,
England, 1949-52, Inns of Court School of Law, London, 1949-55.
Career: Called to the Bar, Gray's Inn, London; teacher, Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1940, clerk,
OSCA Ltd, 1943-48, in legal practice, 1955-65, senior magistrate, Gambia, 1965-68, also acting
chief judge, Gambia, 1967-68, judge, High Court of Justice, Calabar, later judge, High Court of
Justice, Ikot Ekpene, appointed judge, Federal Court of Appeal, 1977
Hobbies: Reading, walking, fishing
Address: 8 Ogbetuo Avenue, GRA Benin City, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: ETEJERE, Professor Emmanuel Obukohwo
Profession: University Lecturer, Administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. Ph.D. MBA.
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 7, 1948; Ododegho-Ughelli
Home Town: Ododegho; Ughelli North LGA
State of Origin: Delta State
Education: New World School, Warri, 1954-60; Urhobo College, Effurun, Delta State, 1963-67;
1968-69; University of Ibadan. Ibadan. Oyo State, 1992-94.
Career: Acting Sub-Dean, University of Ilorin, 1983-84; acting Dean, Postgraduate School.
1992; professor Biology, University of Ilorin; member Junior Staff Appointments and
Promotions Committee, 1988; Post graduate School Board, 1992.
Recognitions & Achievements: Published several articles in learned journals
Address: 3, Oyun Road. Ilorin, Kwara State
Telephone: 031-22l590; 221687; 221692-4.
Name: ETETE, Chief Dan Lauzia

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FPTI
Home Town: Odi
Education: Christ The King School, Ajegunle, Lagos, 1955-60; Bishop Demiare Grammar
School, Yenagoa, 1960-64; and various Administrative Courses.
Career: Worked with Nigeria Customs before going into private business; Senator, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, 1974; chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum and Energy; Delegate,
National Constitutional Conference, 1994-95; minister of Petroleum Resources; chairman/ceo
Tari International Ltd; (now Development Group) till date.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Management Consultants; Petroleum Training Institute,
Warri
Recognitions & Achievements: Honouray Directorate Degree, University of Port Harcourt and
St. Clements University, Australia; African International Award of Merit, 2001; member,
Ndagbudukeme of Kolokuna/Opokana, Bolumodi of Osoroland, Ondo; Oisaba of Ishaba-Ekiti.
Hobbies: Squash, music, tennis
Name: ETIEBET, Chief Don Obot

Profession: Computer consultant, petroleum geophysicist, administrator, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. M.Sc
Home Town: Onik Anam
Education: Holy Family College, Abak, 1962; College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu,
1964; Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, 1966-69; University of Western
Ontario, Canada, 1970-71.
Career: Teacher, Cornelia Connelly College. Uyo, 1965; Teacher, Stella Maris College, Port
Harcourt, 1966: PetrophysicisL Shell/NAM Oil Company, Oil drilling crew, Holland, 1967;
Geologist Imperial College of Science and Technology, Passwang 1968; Geophysicist, Institute
of Geological Sciences, 1969; Lecturer, University of Western Ontario, Canada, 1969-71;
assistant Party Chief, Rio Tinto Canadian Exploration Limited, Toronto; Research assistant
Exploration Department, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Canada, 1971;
Lecturer, University of Ibadan Institute of Technology, 1972-73; minister, Petroleum and
Mineral Resources; chairman/Managing Director/CEO Earth Sciences Limited, since 1972;
chairman/ceo., Data Sciences Nigeria Limited, since 1980; chairman Obodex Nigeria Limited
Hymarth Nigeria Limited, Cadun Communications Limited. Etiebet and Company Limited;
member Natural Sciences Research Council of Nigeria, 1974-77, Governing Council, College of
Technology. Calabar 1976-79; member Board of Trustees, National Science and Technology
Fund, 1991-93: member Board of Nigeria Communications Commission, 1993; _HYPERLINK
"http://Natior.ii"_National _Sciences Research Council of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: vice-president, Computer Association of Nigeria, 1983-87; fellow
Computer Association of Nigeria, 1991; Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Founding
member/presidential aspirant, National Centre Party of Nigeria. 1997; United Nigeria Congress
Party, 1997; presidential aspirant, People Democratic Party, 1998; Board of Trustee, ANPP,
2002; former chairman ANPP
Recognitions & Achievements: Atitekong Annang.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, swimming, current affairs
Name: ETIEBET, Senator (Chief) Donald Dick

Profession: Lawyer, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, B.L. D.Litt.
Home Town: Oruk Anam LGA
Education: St Augustine's Teacher's College, Urua Inyang, 1949; Holy Family College. Abak,
1950-52; Ibibio State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1953-54; Nigeria College of Science and
Technology, Ibadan 1957-58; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1966-70; Nigerian Law
School, 1970-71; University Theological Seminary of Jerusalem, Israel and Hawaii. USA. 1996.
Career: Council Clerk, Education assistant, 1955-66; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
1979-82: governor Cross River State, October December, 1983; Solicitor and Legal Consultant
and Principal Partner, Donald Etiebet and Associates, Etiebet's Chambers, Abak, since 1971;
member Constituent Assembly. 1977-78; chairman Senate Committee on Public Service, 1979-
82; member Rules and Business Committee of the Senate; governor Cross River State, October-
December 1983; chairman Hospital Management Committee, Ikot Okoro, Oruk Anam; member
Hospital Management Committee. Mercy Hospital Abak; chairman Board of Governors, Qua
Iboe Mission Secondary School, Ikan Annans, Oruk Anam LGA; chairmanBoard of Governors,
Southern Annang Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikot Okoro, Oruk Anam; Legal Adviser,
Abak Urban Council of Social Welfare; Adviser and member Board of Education, Akwa Ibom
State, National Constitutional Conference, 1994
Institutional Membership: Defunct National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Institute of Work and Society, 1996; Ibom Ibong, Ada
Iso Ekong Ukanafun; Obong Ekpe Iwukem; Obong Itai Abak-Ukanafun; Akanachi Mba I Ngwa,
Abia State, 1994; Eminent Person of the Year, Federation of Akwa Ibom Women Association,
1995.
Address: 22 Offot Road, Abak, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: ETIENAM, Chief Edet Bassey

Profession: Management consultant, company chairman, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. M.A. Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 22, 1938; Oron
Home Town: Mbokpu-Eyokan, Oron; Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA
Education: Orko Methodist School, 1944-46; Okossi Methodist School, Oron, 1947-50; Oron
Central School, Eyo Bassey 1951; Egwenga Methodist School, Opobo, 1952; Methodist TTC,
Ntondang, Ikot-Ekpene 1953; London Guildhall University, London, 1985-87; Brunel
University, London, 1988-89; Government Staff Training Centre, U.K., Ministry of Labour,
London, 1967.
Career: Teacher, 1954-55; senior Staff Reporter, Defunt 'Eastern States Express' Aba, 1955-57;
National vice-president, Nigerian trade union congress, 1963-68; assistant Editor, Defunct
Weekly in Aba, The "Southern Star", 1957-58; Field Secretary Nigerian Association of Local
Government Employees, 1958-60, General Secretary 1960-65; General Secretary Customs &
Excise & Immigration Staff Union of Nigeria, 1965-79; chairman Mardet Invesment Ltd., Abuja.
Institutional Membership: member British Institute of Management, 1989; U.K. Institute of
Personnel Management, (now Institute of Personnel and Development) Croydon and South-
London Branch, 1989; The Island club (No 48I5), 1982; Socialist Workers and Farmers Party,
1963/66; National Party of Nigeria, 1979/83.
Recognitions & Achievements: Okete-Okete Oro (Oron), 1995; Offong Unwana Mbokpu,
1996; Publ: Several pamphlets & Seminar papers on Labour & Politics, "The system of
Industrial relatives in Nigeria", 1960-83.
Hobbies: Reading, listening to Music, walking and jogging
Address: No. 12 Edet Etienan Street, formally No. 12, Ibo Road/ Iquita Street, P.O. Box 70,
Oron, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: TIM, Evang. Nto Akpa Fidelis

Profession: lecturer, food scientist Administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1939; Uruk Uso
Education: Government School, Ikot Ekpene, 1943-50- St Patrick's College, Calabar, 1951-57;
St. Andrew University, Scotland 1960-64; University of London; Leeds University, England
1966-67.
Career: Lecturer; senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer, North London University, Thyme
Valley University and Hudders Field University respectively, 1967-72; Head, Department of
Food Science Tecnology, Catering, Nutrition and Dietetic, Kaduna Polytechnic kaduna, 1972-76;
chairman Academic Board, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, 1979-86; Catering Committee,
DURBAR 1977; Rector, The Polytechnic, Yola, 1979; Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, 1986;
currently executive-chairman Akwa Ibom State Primary Education Board; member Academic
Board, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1970-76; Cross River State Hotels and Tourism Board; FESTAC
Committee; Governing Council, The Polytechnic, Yola; fellow Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic,
Ikot Osuruna
Institutional Membership: Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; People's Democratic
Party, Akwa Ibom State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Pioneer food and drugs analyst that led to the establishment of
Standard Organisation of Niaeria and NAFDAC; first to introduce Food Science Technology,
Catering, Nutrition and Diet as a cause in Nigerian higher institutions of learning; National Merit
Award on Tourism; Presidency Award of Excellence; Obong Umwana of Uruk Uso, Ikot
Ekpene; Ibet Edem of Annang Women, Obong Mfon of Ibiakpan Nto Akan; Nta Nta Oro
Telephone: 0805201632.
Name: ETIM, Simon James

Profession: public servant, administrator
Home Town: Essien Udim
Education: Government Secondary School, Nto Nsek, Essien Udim, 1963-68; Hope Waddel
Training Institution, Calabar, 1969-70; University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1970-74; Nigerian
Institute for Oceanography and Marine Technology, Lagos, 1976.
Career: Fisheries Officer. Ministry of Agriculture, Cross River State, 1975-78; Head, Fisheries
Department, Cross River Basin Development Authority, Calabar, 1978-79; acting Director
Fisheries; Director Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Uyo 1989-95; Director - General State
Secondary Education Board, Uyo, 1995-96; Director - General Office of the Secretary to the
State Government, Uyo, since 1996; member National Fisheries Development Committee, Lagos
and Abuja, 1978-95; National Fisheries Project Structural Committee. Abuja, 1990-95; chairman
IFAD Fisheries Project/Management Unit, Uyo, 1990-95
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology London, 1981; chartered member, Eastern
Association of Public Administration and Finance Experts, 1996
Hobbies: lawn tennis, reading, travelling
Address: Mbiabong Ikpe, Ikpe Annang, P.O. Box 1055, Ikot Ekpene
Name: ETIM, Otuekong Eddie

Home Town: Uruk Uso; Ikot Ekpene LGA
Education: Saint Patrick College, 1963; Illinois University, USA, 1973, 1974.
Career: Lecturer III, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1976; Chief Lecturer, 1990; Akwa Ibom
Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua, since 1991; Chief Lecturer, and Head, Department of Business
Administration, 1992; first Director, 1996; acting Rector, 1998; confirmed Rector, 2000;
reappointed, since 2003.
Institutional Membership: member Nigeria Institute of Management.
Name: ETIM, Professor Lawrence

Profession: university professor
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 9, 1955; Nung Udoe Ibesikpo
Home Town: Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo
Education: Primary School, Mbierebe, 1962-68; Lutheran High School, Obot Idim Uyo, Akwa
Ibom State, Nigeria, 1969-73; University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria; 1977-81; 1985-92.
Career: School Teacher, Comprehensive Secondary School, Okobo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria,
1976-77; National Youth Service Corp Fisheries Officer, Panyam Fish Farm, Plateau State,
Nigeria, 1981-82; assistant Lecturer, Biology Department, School of Arts and Science, Uyo,
1982-83; University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria; Institute of Oceanography Lecturer/Junior
Research fellow, 1983; Lecturer/assistant Research fellow 1987; Lecturer/Research fellow II,
1989; Lecturer, Research fellow I, 1993; Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Uyo; Senior Lecturer 1998; Assistant-professor 1999; professor 2002;
acting Head, Department of Fisheries' and Aquaculture, 1999-2000; Dean, Faculty of
Agriculture, since 2004; chairman Panel to collate Faculty of Agriculture Staff views on he New
Guidelines on Promotion, 1999-2000; Strategic Planning Committee Department of Fisheries
and Aquaculture, 2001-02; Faculty Board of Agriculture, 200-06; Faculty of Agriculture
Committee for input into the Senate brief on the Centre for Wetlands and Waste Management
Studies; Post Graduate Committee, Faculty of Aariculture, 200-06; Direct Teaching and
Laboratory Cost Committee, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2004; Faculty of
Agriculture Appraisal Committee for the promotion of staff to Assistant-professor and professor
2004-06; Faculty of Agriculture Appointment and Promotion Committee, 2004-05; Sub-
Committee on Transportation and Logistics, 6th Convocation Planning Committee, 2005;
member Course and Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Fisheries and
Aquaculture, 1998-99; Faculty Brochure Publication Committee, 2000-2001; Board of Studies,
Faculty of Agriculture, 20000-2004; Committee for Fund Raising and University of
Endorsement, 2000; Research Committee, 2000-2004; Research Grant Committee, 2001-2002;
Panel to Re-organise the University Research Grant Committee, 2001-2002; Technical Board.
Centre for Skills Acquisition and Rural Development; Board, Office for International
Programmes, since 2003; Senate, since 2004; Board of Remedial Programme, 2004-2006;
Uniuyo Consult Limited team for the development of Master Plan and Agricultural Support
Scheme for NDDC; Board of Postgraduate School, 2004-06; Appointment and Promotion
Committee, 2004-06; Central Admission Committee, 2004-06; Board of School of Continuing
Education, 2004-06; 6th Convocation Planning Committee, 2005; Development Committee,
2004-06; Search Team or Appointment of the vice-chancellorhancellor, 2005; National Co-
ordinator, European Union/ International Centre for Living Aquatie Research Management:
external examiner Department of Zoology, University of Calabar, 2003-05; External-Assessor,
appointment and promotion to Assistant-professor and Professor, ranks, Department of Fisheries,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Nigeria; External Marker, West
Africa Examination Council, 1983-84; Reviewer/Referee; Archive for Fisheries and Marine
ResearChairman, Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment; Nigerian Agricultural
Journal, Global Journal of National and Applied Science; Editor-in-Chief Nigerian Journal of
Fisheries, 2002-03; Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural ResearChairman, member
Planning Committee Akwa Ibom State Human Development Fund, 2001; Planning Committee,
World Environmental Day, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Environment.
Institutional Membership: Editorial Board member Journal of Sustainable Tropical
Agricultural Research African Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture; International Journal of
Science and Engineering; Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Fisheries
Society of Nigeria, since 1984; National Executive Council, 2002-04; Secretary, Akwa Ibom
State Chapter, 2002; Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists; Coastal Resource Research
Network, since 1992; Nigerian Field Society, since 1994; Nigerian Environmental Society, since
2000; secretary, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, 2003; Alfred Wegner Institute for Polar and Marine
Research, Bremerhaven, Germany.
Recognitions & Achievements: professor Imevbore's Departmental Prize for Best Graduation in
Fisheries Biology, University of Calabar, 1981; Best Graduating Ph.D Student, Fisheries and
Aquaculture, University of Calabar. 1992; Research Fellowship, by University of Calabar and
GKSS Hamburg, Germany, 1992; Research Fellowship, by Alexander Von Humboldt
Foundation, Bonn, 1995-97; has more than 40 articles in local and international learned journals
Address: 38, Udo Inwang Street, Uyo, Nigeria.
E-mail: lawetim@yahoo.com
Name: ETSUGAIE, Mohammed Mamman

Home Town: Emibunu
Education: Etsugaie Primary School, 1944-49, Bida Middle School, 1950-53, Bida Provincial
Secondary School, 1954-57, Vom Federal Veterinary School, 1958-60, Egerton College, Njoro,
1963-65.
Career: veterinary assistant, 1958-65, livestock superintendent, 1966-73, animal husbandry
officer, 1974-76, chairman, Niger State Sports Council, 1976-78, senior animal husbandry
officer, 1978-79, commissioner for Finance, Niger State, September 1979, later commissioner
for Youth, Sports and Culture, Niger State until 1983, detained, January-October 1984.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, cricket, poultry keeping
Address: Emibunu, Niger State, Nigeria
Name: ETTA, Professor Kevin Michael Ogon

Profession: physiologist, university teacher, academic administrator.
Home Town: Nsadop, Boki LGA
Education: St. Patrick's Primary School, Kakwagom, Boki, 1950-52; Mary Knoll Secondary
School, Okuku-Yala, Cross River State, 1953-57; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1958-59;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1961-64; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
USA, 1966-71.
Career: senior Science Teacher, Holy Cross High School, Umuawulu, Awka, Anambra State,
1964; assistant Lecturer, Department of Natural Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1965-
66; Graduate and Teaching assistant, Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan, USA, 1971; Lecturer II and I, Department of Physiology, Faculty of
Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-78; Foundation professor Head of Physiology
Department, University of Calabar Medical School, Calabar, 1978-87; acting Provost, Medical
School, 1980-81; Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar 1982-84; Foundation Principal,
University of Cross River State, Uyo 1987-91; member Governing Council, University of
Calabar, 1980-84; University of Calabar Tenders Board, 1980-84; Visiting professor University
of Jos, 1985; Visiting professor University of Kebangsaan, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1985-86; member Editorial Board, The Educator, University of Calabar Journal, since 1981,
Editorial Board, Journal of Education, College of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River State, since
1991; vice-chancellor University of Calabar, since 1996.
Institutional Membership: foundation member, Physiological Society of Nigeria, 1978;
president Physiological Society of Nigeria, 1987-89; member Federation of American Societies
for Experimental Biology, American Physiological Society.
Recognitions & Achievements: Dean, Faculty of Science's Special Award, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964; best student, Department of Zoology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
1964; Best Student, Faculty of Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Otu Nyangbe I of
Nsadop, 1971. Publication: Laboratory Manual of Physiology, Etta et al; Physiology and and
Pharmacology of Blood Pressure. Etta and Merrican, 1986; co-author, Body Stature, Serum
Cholesterol and Percentage Body Fat in Average Nigerians, 1975; co-author, Some blood indices
in three groups of Nigerians and in Very Severe but Ambulatory Cases of Anaemia: The Effect
of Crude Extracts of Plantain on Blood Pressure and Heart Rale in Rats, Journal of Physiological
Science, 1990; co-author, Effect of Fresh Palmwine on Gastric Acid Secretation in Human
Subjects, East African Medical Journal 68(12); co-author, Thyroid Hormone Levels in Breast-
fed and Weaned Marasmic Children, Nigerian Journal of Physiological Science.
Hobbies: dancing, swimming, game hunting.
Telephone: 087-22176, 222790, 223969.
Name: ETTE, Elder (Chief) Ita Onoyom

Profession: administrator, lawyer, banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B.
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 20; 1954; Obio Usiere
Home Town: Eniong Abatim Clan; Odukpani LGA.
Education: Presbyterian Primary School, Ididep ltu lga, 1969; ham Secondary School, 1970-74;
Hope Waddel Training Institute Calabar, 1975-77; University of Calabar, 1981-85; Nigeria Law
School, 1985-86; Corporative, Management College, Calabar, 1978-79.
Career: Inspector of Co-operative, Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives,
Calabar, 1979-81; State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Cross River State, 1986-89; assistant
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser-Co-operative Development Bank Plc, 1989; senior Manager,
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, 1991; Principal Manager/Company Secretary/Legal Adviser,
1993; Assistant General Manager 1985; dgeneral manager 1987; now general manager/Company
Secretary/Legal Adviser, Cooperative Development Bank.
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Bar Association; fellow Institute of Sales
Management of Nigeria; Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria; Calabar Golf Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ada klaha Ke Eniong Abatim, December 22, 1990.
Hobbies: Reading, Listening to music.
Address: Plot 153F Line, Ewet Housing Estate OR 6, Anantigha Street, Calabar, Cross River
State.
Telephone: 085-204573; 085-201897.
Name: ETTE, Professor Akpanoluo Ikpong Ikpong

Profession: physicist, University teacher
Home Town: Ubenekang, Ibeno
Education: Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1944-4S University College, Ibadan,
1949-54.
Career: Physics Teacher, Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, 1954-59; Lecturer/Senior
Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1959-72; Warden, Mellanby Hall University of Ibadan, 1966-71;
Master, Mellanby Hall, University of Ibadan, 1971-76; Professor of Physics, University of
Ibadan 1972; first Dean, Post-graduate School, University of Ibadan, 1976-78; Consultant to
Sub-Commission II of the International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity, 1971-75;
retired from University of Ibadan; member Sub-Commission 1 of the international Commission
on Atmospheric Electricity, 1971-75, Ad Hoc Working Group of the International Commission
on Atmospheric Electricity on Comparative Lightening Parameters, 1975-80.
Institutional Membership: fellow Science Association of Nigeria, 1976, Nigeria Academy of
Science, 1977; Treasurer, 1989; member Sub-Commission II of the International Commission on
Atmospheric Electricity, 1984.
Recognitions & Achievements: Essien Nse Ek family, Ubenekang, Ibeno. 1991. Publication:
Introductory University Physics Through Examples, co-author, Spectrum Books, Ibadan, 1985.
Hobbies: Reading, dancing, table tennis
Name: ETUK, Dr. Archibong Jackson

Profession: Legal practitioner, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.M, BL., Ph.D.
Home Town: Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono, Itu
Education: Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Uyo; State University, Kiev, USSR (now Soviet
Russia); State University, Helsinki, Finland; Nigerian Law School, Lagos.
Career: Law Research Officer, Ministry of Justice, Port Harcourt, 1976; Legal Adviser/Part-
time Lecturer in Press Law, University of Cross River State, Uyo, 1988; former Legal Adviser,
Annes Consults Supruken, West Germany; elected member, Constituent Assembly, 1988;
Constituent Assembly, 1988-89; chairman/member, National Assembly election Tribunal, Enugu
Zone II, 1993.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association, Association of International Lawyers;
defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; member Jurist, Association of International Lawyers;
Notary Public, 1986; Advocate of the Supreme Court of USSR; secretary, Political Consultative
Association, Akwa Ibom State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ukolbibio, Eket, 1990. Publication: International Court of
Justice in the Development of International Law Jurisprudence, 1978.
Hobbies: Politics
Address: 9, Udokang/Brooks Street, P.O. Box 985, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Name: ETUK, Mbom James

Profession: diplomat, administrator
Home Town: Itam
Education: Ikot Offiong School, 1932-38, Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar, 1939-42,
Ibadan University College, 1948-52, University of London, England, 1953-54 (Postgraduate
Certificate in Education, 1954), University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1960-62.
Career: educational science specialist, 1954-62, educational administrator, 1962-68, ambassador
to Sweden, 1968-76, principal, Cross River State School of Basic Studies, Calabar, 1977-79,
later commissioner of Finance, Cross River State, 1984-86.
Institutional Membership: Science Association of Nigeria, 1962-68; chairman, United National
Independence Party (UN1P), Lagos Branch, 1956 60, Vice Executive Chairman, Calabar Ogoja
Rivers State Movement, Lagos Branch, 1958-60.
Address: Itam, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: ETUK. Professor (Mrs.) Ekaette Uduakabi Isong

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc.. Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 29, 1960; Lagos
Home Town: Afaha Nsit
Education: St. Columbus Church Nursery School, Washington DC, USA, 1962-65; Janney
Grade School, Washington DC USA, 1965-67; Corona Primary School, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1967-70;
Queen's College, Yaba, 1975-77; University of Lagos, 1978-82; University of Calabar. Calabar,
1983-89.
Career: Clerical Officer, Management Training Programme, Canadian Embassy, Federal
Ministry of Establishments, Lagos, 1978; Clerical Officer, Registrar's Department, First Bank
(Nigeria) Limited Head Office, Lagos, 1979; Research assistant, Biological Science Faculty,
UNILAG, 1977-78; Savings Clerk, Savings Department, First Bank Nigeria Limited, Calabar,
1980; Technologist, Chemical Pathology Laboratory, St. Margaret's Hospital, Calabar, 1981;
Nurse Tutor, School of Nursing, Abeokuta (National Youth Service Corps), 1983; Demonstrator,
Medical School, University of Calabar, 1983-84; senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, University of Uyo, since 1989; currently Professor department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry University of Uyo; commissioner for Women Affairs Akwa Ibom State, since
2003; Secretary Universal Publications, Uyo 1997; member Panel on Mass Failure in
Mathematics, University of Uyo, 1989; Secretary Fish Farm Commissioning Committee,
University of Uyo 1991; cognate examiner, University of Uyo 1998; University Chess Coach,
since 1990; member Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Committee on Self Help Project,
1990; Department Library Officer, since 1991; International Arbiter, World Chess Federation,
Switzerland, since 1991; Planning Committee, University of Lagos, Alumni Association Week.
1998
Institutional Membership: member New York Academy of Science, USA; Nigerian Institute
of Food Science and Technology; Nutrition Society of Nigeria; Biochemical Society of Nigeria;
Nigerian Association for Women in Science, Technology and Mathematics; International
Federation of Professional and Business Women; third World Organisation of Women Scientists;
Nigerian Environmental society; Treasurer State United Nations Volunteers Committee;
National Chess Team; World Chess Olympiad, Malta 1980; vice-president, University of Lagos
Press Club, 1981-82; University of Lagos Badminton Club, 1981-82; University of Uyo Womens
Association - Financial Secretary.
Recognitions & Achievements: Sports Merit Award (half colours), University of Lagos, 1980;
National Chess Title, Nigerian Chess Federation, 1980-84; Bronze Medal (Chess), National
University Games Association, Port Harcourt. 1988; International Arbiter, World Chess
Federation, since 1991; Switzerland, University of Uyo Research Grant, University of Uyo
Research Committee, 1996; Outstanding Intellectual of the 21st Century Award- international
biography Centre, England (2000); UNESCO Award of Excellence as Outstanding Woman in
Akwa -Ibom (2000); Biochemistry Lecturer of the Year - National Association of Biochemistry
Students (1996); Publication: Role of Oral bacteria in periodontal disease, University of Lagos,
1982; Biochemistry and Nutritional Studies on rats fed thermally oxidised palm oil. University of
Calabar; Influence of Chronic Consumption of thermoxidised palm oil diet on platelet
aggregation in the rat, 1996; Nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of three varieties of
paperspecies, plant foods Human Nutrition, Netherlands, 1997; Influence of akang, a native
culinary additive, on the protein digestibility of some green leafy vegetables. Glob. J. Pure
Applied Science Nigeria, 1998; Lipid Biochemistry: A Revision text for undergraduate students,
Afaharde Bros Printing and Publishing Company, Uyo, Nigeria, author: I Testify, Pulse
Marketing Publication, Lagos, 1999; Lipid Biochemistry by, Aforlide and Bros Publications Co.
1998; toxicology by Afarlide and Bros Publication Co., 1999; Food biochemistry by Etuk E UI,
Afalide and Bros Publication Co., Uyo, 2000.
Hobbies: writing, chess
Address: Prince O.U. Utuk Street, P.O. Box 2311, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: ETUK, Professor Efiong John

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.B.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Nung Udoe. Ibesikpo, Uyo
Education: St. Peter's Lutheran School, Nung Udoe, 1954-59; Onna Teachers Training College,
Ndon Eyo, Eket, 1962-63; Calabar Teachers' Training college, Creek Town, 1967-69; Berea
College, Southern Illinois University, 1970-79.
Career: Teacher, in various Primary School, 1964-70; Lecturer, University of Calabar, 1979:
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar. Cross River State.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: The Nigerian Business Environment, Macmillan
London, 1985: Fundamentals of Commerce, PAICO, Calabar, 1985: Nigerian Business Law.
Macmillan, London, 1986.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, lawn tennis, gardening
Address: QA4, University of Calabar Staff Quarters, Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: ETUK, Udofot Tom

Profession: chartered accountant, oil executive
Academic & Professional Qualifications: ACA.
Home Town: Mkpat Enim LGA
Education: Secondary Commercial School, Ibekwe-Opobo, 1971-75; College of Technology,
Calabar, 1976-78; University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1979-81; Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Career: Internal Auditor, Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (a subsidiary of Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation) Shagamu, 1981-82; Warehouse Supervisor, Mobil Oil Nigeria
Plc, Apapa Terminal, Lagos, 1982-88; senior Accountant, Mobil Oil, Head Office, Lagos 1988-
90; Associate Accountant, 1990-93; manager, Capital Budget and Fixed Assets Accounting,
Mobil Oil, Lagos, since 1993; member Mobil Natural Work Team, 1992;
president/chairman/ceo., Mobil Gas Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society in Mobil nationwide,
since 1983; examination assessor, Taxation and Tax Management.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, since 1992; member
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of Management.
Address: 18, Eka Street, P.O. Box 929, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Telephone: 085-2621640-9
Name: ETUKAFIA, Obot Davies

Profession: management consultant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., mni
Home Town: Ikpetim, Ibekwe
Education: Methodist Central School, Ibekwe, 1945-52; Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1955-60;
University of Ibadan, 1964-67; Royal Institute of Public Administration, London, January-April,
1976; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1985.
Career: Teacher, Teaching Service, defunct Eastern Region. 1953-67; Administrative Officer,
defunct South-Eastern State, April 1968; Secretary, Federal Public Service Commission Joint
Recruitment Team to India, Sri-Lanka, Hong Kong and the Philippines, 1974; Secretary for
Administration and Finance, Cross River State, 1977; Secretary Civil Service Commission, State
Schools Management Board; permanent secretary Ministry of Water and Electricity Supply,
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Government, Cabinet Office (Administration Department),
and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Cross River State, 1980-87; retired from the Cross
River State Government, August 1987; commissioner Commerce and Industry, Akwa Ibom
State, July-December 1988; commissioner Finance and Economic Planning, 1989-91;
Chairman/Managing Director Pentacle Nigeria Limited, Uyo, since 1991; chairman Teboba
Security and Technical Services Limited, Ikot Abasi since 1995; member Board of Directors,
Cross River State Housing Corporation, 1981-83, National Institute, 1985, Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1987; chairman Cross River Limestone Limited, 1987; Director Nigerian
Newsprint Manufacturing Company, Oku Iboku, 1987; director, Aluminium Smelter Company
of Nigeria. Ikot Abasi, 1990-94.
Institutional Membership: president Ikot Abasi Urban Multipurpose Co-operative Society;
World Methodist Council, 1996; member Nigerian Institute of Management, 1987; Past
president Ikot Abasi Sports Club; Ferrostaal Club; ALSCON, Ikot Abasi.
Recognitions & Achievements: Obong Unwana, Ikot Abasi, 1988.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, gardening, farming, classical music
Address: Plot A97, Ewet Estate. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Name: ETUKEYEN, Asuquo Inyang Udo

Profession: administrator, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., OON.
Home Town: Ikot Obong, Ikot Inyang; Etinan LGA
Education: Group School, Awa Ntong, 1944-1948; N.A. School, Oniong, 1949-1951; Duke
Town Secondary School, Calabar, 1952-54; Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar. 1955-
56: Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1957-58; Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, 1961-65;
University of Manchester, UK, 1981.
Career: School Master and later Principal, 1965-68; Administrative Officer, District Officer,
senior District Officer/Resident, 1968-75; Principal Secretary defunct South Eastern State and
later Cross River State Government, 1975-77; Under Secretary (Administration and Finance).
Cross River State Civil Service, 1976-79; 1982, permanent secretary (now Director-General),
and later, Liaison Officer, Cross River State, 1983-87; permanent secretary Secretary Military
Government/Head of Civil Service, Akwa Ibom, 1987-1991; Director - General Council
Secretariat, The Presidency, 1992; Deputy Secretary Federal Exco 1991-1994; chairman/ceo.,
Keytune Nigeria Ltd., Consultant - Manpower & Security Services, member Cross River Basin
Development Authority, Agricultural Development Corporation, 1977-80; Manilla Insurance
Company, 1977-80; Cross River State Housing Corporation Board, 1978-80; College of
Education Council, Uyo
Institutional Membership: fellow Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria, 1993,
British Institute of Management, 1984; Nigerian Institute of Management, 1985; Sports Club;
Calabar Hyso Club; Fourah Bay Rhetoric Society.
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer, Order of the Niger, November, 2000; Obong Ifiok
Iman Clan, Etinan.
Hobbies: Reading, creative writing, tennis
Address: 43B, Utang Street Uyo, P.O. Box 230, Etinan, Akwa Ibom State
Telephone: 085-203161; 085-2033161.
Name: ETUKUDO, Akanimo Jonathan

Profession: Arbitrator, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MBA
Home Town: Eket
Education: Afaha Eket Group School, 1943-47; Ikot Ubo Central School, 1948-49; Methodist
Boys" High School, Oron, 1950-55; Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1956-57; University College,
Ibadan (now University of Ibadan) 1958-61; Advanced Institute of Management, Nyon,
Switzerland 1994-96.
Career: Executive Secretary Nigeria Bank Employers Association, 1966-75; senior Personnel,
International Labour Organisation, Geneva, 1975-97; Director - General Nigeria Employers'
Consultative Association, 1998-99; Editor, "The Nigerian Employer" (Journal of the Nigeria
Employers Consultative Association), 1998-99; The Accord (A Journal of Industrial Arbitration
Panel), 2002; Lecturer, Enugu State University of Technology Business School, Lagos, 2000;
Arbitrator, Industrial Arbitration Panel, Lagos, since 2000
Institutional Membership: member British Institute of Management, 1973; American
Management Association, 1981; Palace Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Multi-Employer Bargaining, Arthur Stockwell Limited,
Deven, England, 1971; Waging Industrial Peace in Nigeria, Eposition Press Incorporation, New
York 1983; From Scepticisms to Confidence as Partners in Development, African Employers'
Organisation, ILRVol 130, Nol, 1991; Reflections on the Role of African Employers'
Organisations. IRL Vol. 134, No. 1 1995.
Hobbies: table tennis, reading
Address: 2, Osindeinde Crescent, Schools Village, Okota, Lagos OR 15, Awolowo Road, P.M.B
40009, Ikoyi, Lagos
Telephone: 01-7735001; 01-2673516.
Name: ETUKUDO, Gabriel Daniel

Profession: forester
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc,
Home Town: Afaha-Eket
Education: Government School, Eket, 1939-46, St Patrick's College, Calabar, 1948-52, Federal
School of Forestry, Ibadan, 1953-54, College of Forestry, University of Washington, Seattle,
Washington, USA.
Career: deputy permanent secretary, 1975-77, resident, Uyo Division, 1975-76, secretary
(Projects), Ministry of Agriculture, Cross River State, 1976-77, acting permanent secretary,
1978-79, appointed chief conservator of Forests, Cross River State, July 1977.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 14 New Airport Road, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 222433
Name: ETUKUDO, Joseph D.

Profession: administrator, oil executive
Education: Salvation Army Secondary School, Akai Ubium, 1960-64; Methodist College,
Uzuakoli, 1965-66; University of Ibadan, 1968-71; Sundridge Management Centre, University of
Kent, England, 1984.
Career: Management Trainee, UTC Nigeria Limited, Lagos 1972-73; Personnel Officer, UTC
Nigeria Limited, 1974-78; assistant Personnel manager, Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited, Port
Harcourt, 1978-81; Head, Manpower Planning, Elf Petroleum Lagos 1983-90; General Services
manager, Elf Petroleum, Lagos, 1990-93; Deputy General Manager (Public Affairs), Elf
Petroleum, Port Harcourt, since 1993; member Council Sundridge Park Management Centre,
Kent, England.
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management; associate
member Institute of Personnel Management, 1974.
Hobbies: Reading, tennis, billiards, snooker
Name: ETUKUDO, Nelson

Home Town: Edem Village, Ukanafun
Education: Ikot Odiong Group School, 1947-49; Ukanafun Central School, (now Etinan
Institute), University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1963-67.
Career: Editor, Southern Eastern State Today, 1968; Sales/Marketing manager, West African
Breweries Ltd. Lagos; Sales/Marketing manager, Philip Morris Nigeria, Lagos, 1969-70; Senior
Journalist, Daily Times of Nigeria, 1970-74; Editor, Nigerian Chronicle, Calabar, 1974-76;
Managing Editor, Development Digest, Calabar; Executive Consultant, San Publicity
Consultants, 1977-80; senior Lecturer/actingHead, Department of Mass Communication, The
Polytechnic, Calabar, 1980-82; Principal Lecturer/Head, Department of Mass Communications,
The Polytechnic Calabar, 1983-86; Chief Lecturer/Head, Department of Mass Communications,
The Polytechnic, Calabar, since 1987; Director Directorate for Social Mobilisation, Akwa Ibom
State, 1987; chairman Board of survey, The Polytechnic Calabar, 1981-83; part-time member
Cross River State Assembly Service Commission, 1981-83; commissioner Works and Public
Utilities, Cross River State, 1983; member Panel of Enquiry, Cross River Broadcasting
Corporation Calabar, 1986.
Institutional Membership: member Nigeria Union of Journalists, 1970-83; chairman River
State Branch 1976-80; Chartered member International Investment and Business Exchange,
London, 1978-83; Rotary International.
Hobbies: issues and problems in mass communications; news in perspectives; reading, writing
and music
Address: C6, State Housing Estate, Ewet, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Name: ETUWEDE, Tom Ukenenukpepia Dugba

Home Town: Uzere
Education: Church Missionary Society School, Agadama, 1924-30.
Career: installed traditional ruler (Ovie) of Uzere, October 1947; president, Uzere Customary
Court, 1948-56
Hobbies: Singing
Address: Ovie's Palace, Uzere, via Oleh, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: EVBUOMWAN, Esther Imaria Amiwu

Profession: Nurse
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FWACN
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 6, 1939; Enugu
Education: St. Mary's Convent School, Lagos 1957; General Nursing, General Hospital, Lagos,
1958-62; General Nursing, Whittington Hospital, 1958-62; 1963-65 Midwifery, Colchester
Maternity Hospital 1966; Registered Sick Children's Nursing, Queen Mary's Hospital for
Children Carshatton Surrey England, 1966-67; Ewell County Technical College, England, 1973-
74; University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 1979-80; University of Benin in Collaboration
with International Council on Alcohol and Drug Addiction, 1983; Institute of continued
Education, Benin City Edo State, 1988; All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International, Edo
State, 1990-92; Children Evangelism Ministry Inc., Edo State, 1993; The Make of Christ
Fellowship incorporated School of Deliverance Ministration, Edo State, 1994; University of
Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, 1995; Children Evangelism Ministry
Incorporated, Edo State, 1996.
Career: Staff Nurse, General Hospital, Lagos, 1962-63; Staff Nurse, Central Middlessex
Hospital, England, 1968; Staff Nurse, Paddington Green Children's Hospital. England, 1969;
Staff Nurse, Whilttington Hospital, London 1969-70; Sister Day/Night Whiltington Hospital,
London, 1970-77; Night Sister, London Jewish Hospital White Chapel London, 1973; Ward
Sister, Highlands Hospital, London, 1974-77; Staff Nurse, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, 1977-78; Nursing Sister, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, Benin city Edo State, 1978-82; senior Nursing Sister, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, 1982-89, Assessor, Student Nurses in Theory and Practical
Internal Examinations at all levels, University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo State,
1982-99; Principal Nursing Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin C Edo State,
1989-95; Guest Lecturer, Post Basic Paediatric Nursing Programme, 1990-99; Internal and
External Examiner Post Basic Paediatric Nursing Programme, University of Benin Teaching
Hospital Benin City, Edo State, 1990-99; Treasurer, West Africa College of Nursing
Edo/Delta/Ondo Zone, 1991-92; Secretary Faculty of Maternal and Child Health, West Africa
College of Nursing, Nigerian Chapter, 1993-95; Instructor, Child Evangelism Basic Course,
Children Evangelism Ministry, Edo State, 1994-95; assistant Chief Nursing Officer, University
of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, 1995-99; Examiner, Nursing and Midwifery,
Council of Nigeria Final Qualifying Examination, 1998; Patient Care Co-ordinator, Left Llipand
Palate Granio-facial Team, University of Benin/University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin,
Edo State, 1994-99; Financial Secretary 1999-2000; Treasurer, 2002-03; Faculty Treasurer,
Faculty of Maternal and Child Health, West African College of Nursing, Nigerian Chapter,
2003-04; Co-ordinator, Children Section, Church of God Mission, Evzoriaria Branch II.
Institutional Membership: Financial Secretary West African College of Nursing, Nigerian
Chapter, since 1999; member West Africa College of Nursing;; Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative. University of Benin. Teaching Hospital. Benin City. Edo State: 1995-99; Full Gospel
Business-men's Fellowship International. Upper Soponba Chapter. Benin City. Edo State:
Christian Women Fellowship International: Trust Society of Nigeria; fellow West African
College of Nursing. 2001
Recognitions & Achievements: Life fellow, IBA; fellow West African College of Nursing,
1991; Award of Excellence, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, University
of Benin Teaching Hospital Branch 2002; Publication: Application of Ethical Principles to
Nursing, dissertation, 1980; Feeding Difficulties in Cleft Lip and Palate Babies, Paper presented
2004.
Hobbies: Reading, listening to soft music
Address: 4, Omoruyi Street, off Ewuare Road, Upper Soponba, P. O. Box 4417, Benin City,
Edo State.
Name: EVRU, Longley Ozieoghene

Profession: public relations practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 23, 1957; Aviara
Home Town: Araya; Isoko LGA
Education: Isoko Central School, Delta State, 1964-68; James Welch Grammer School,
Emevor, Delta State, 1969-73; University of Ibadan, 1978-83.
Career: Accounts director Insight Communications Ltd., 1991-93; Executive Director/General
Manager, The Quadrant Company, 1994-97; Managing Director, Angels Communications Ltd.
till date.
Institutional Membership: member International Advertising Association; Advertising
Practioners Council of Nigeria (APCON); Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR),
Nigerian Institute of Marketers (NIMARK); Institute of Public Relations, London; Ikoyi Club,
1938; Apapa Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Faculty of Arts Award for Excellence, 1981; Best Account
Group Insight, 1991
Hobbies: lawn tennis, swimming, scrabble, Kungfu, reading, music.
Name: EVUTI, Hon. Justice Idris MJ

Profession: legal practitioner, judicial officer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B. B.L.
Home Town: Evuti, Lapai LGA
Education: Evuti Primary School, Niger Sate, 1959-1962; Lapai Senior Primary School, 1966-
70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, 1974-77; Nigerian Law School Lagos, 1977-
78; Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Lagos, 1987.
Career: High Court Judge, Niger State Judiciary, since 1991; chairman Failed Banks Tribunal,
Lagos Zone, since 1998.
Address: 158, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island. Lagos.
Name: EVWARAYE, Prof Andrew Oteku

Profession: physicist, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc(Hons), PhD
Home Town: Okpara-Inland
Education: St Patrick's College, Asaba, Nigeria, 1956-60, University of Dayton, Ohio, USA,
1961-64, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, 1965-69.
Career: assistant professor, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1969-70,
assistant professor, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA, 1970-73, senior research
physicist, General Electric Research and Development Center, Schenectady, New York, USA,
1973-78, appointed professor of Physics, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria,
1977, deputy vice-chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, since 1986.
Institutional Membership: American Physical Society, 1970, Nigerian Institute of Physics,
1978.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science, 1986; publ: numerous
articles in national and international scholarly journals
Address: 3 George Town Street, Gambia-Ama, University Park, University of Port Harcourt,
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Name: EVWIERHOMA, Dr. Mabel Itohanosa (nee Tobrise, Mabel Erioyvnuwen)

Profession: lecturer, artist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. M.A. Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: May, 1965; Benin City
Home Town: Ukpiovwin; Udu LGA
Education: Abadina Primary School, University of Ibadan, 1970-76; Federal Government Girls
College, Bauchi; Federal School of Arts and Science, Suleja 1981-1986; University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, 1987-1988, 1989-1996.
Career: Head, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Abuja; Abuja National Welfare
Officer; Editor, Society of Nigerian Theatre Arts; Women in Nigeria; Community Action for
Popular Participation; Publ: Nigerian Feminist Theatre; Essays on Female Axes in Contemporary
Nigerian Drama, Sam bookman, Ibadan, 1998 (as Mabel Tobrise); Author of these peoms; Out
of Hiding (Poems Forthcoming); This is me
Institutional Membership: member National Association of Women Academics; International
Theatre Institute (1988).
Hobbies: Reading, writing, traveling and observing people/habits
Address: Chief Tobrise Jomaborhe's Compound, Ukpiovwin, Udu lga, Delta State.
Name: EWA, Dr. Ita Okon Bassey

Profession: nuclear physicist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. M.Sc, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 3, 1952; Owerri
Home Town: Ebighi-Edu; Okobo LGA
Education: Methodist Boys High School, Oron, 1965-1970; University of Nigeria Nsukka,
1973-77: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1980-82. 1990-93.
Career: Tutor, Physics and Additional Mathematics, Agbarho Grammar School, Agbarho,
Bendel State (NYSC), 1977-79; Physics and Additional Mathematics, Apostolic Church
Secondary school, Ikot Oku Nsit, Etinan, 1979-80; Mainland Technical College, Oron, 1980-81;
visiting Lecturer, Physics Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State,
1984; Lecturer, Physics Department, ABU Zaria, since 1983; senior Research Fellow, Centre for
Energy Research and Training (CERT), ABU, Zaria; chairman Constitution Drafting Committee,
University of Calabar, 1976; delegate of Okobo Community to the Federal Government
Commission on the Creation of Okobo lga., 1985; led participants to Summer School of Nuclear
Technology, Kernforschungszentrum, Karlsruhe, West Germany, 1981; representative,
Department of Physics on Faculty Environmental Committee. ABU, Zaria, 1983-1984; Transport
and Environmental Officer, Department of Physics, ABU, Zaria, 1983-1984; Visiting
Researcher, Centre Nucleaire de la Recherche Scientifique Villeurhanne, Lyon, France, 1987
Institutional Membership: Fellow, International Atomic Energy Agency at Texas, USA, 1989-
90; International Atomic Energy Agency, Budapesti Muszaki Egyelem; Institute of Nuclear
Techniques, Budapest Technical University, Hungary, 2000; member Interim Management
Board, Centre for Energy Research and Training, ABU Zaria, 1988-89; Guest scientist, Institute
Lane Langevin, Grenoble, France, 1988, Centre European Recherche Nucleaire, Geneva,
Switzerland, 1988; Visiting researcher, Institute National des Sciences el Techniques Nucleaires,
Giv-Sur-Yvette, Paris, France, 1988; Local Organising Committee (Technical), First National
Conference on nuclear Methods, 1992; Nigerian Institute of Physics, British Nuclear Energy
Society, New York Academy of Science; president Zaria South Camp Gideon's International,
2000-2004; executive, Chapel of Salvation, ABU, Zaria, 1993-95; external examiner National
Certificate Examinations (Physics), Federal College of Education, Zaria; chairman Reactor
Physical Protection Committee, CERT, ABU Zaria, 1999; member Reactor Project
Implementation Committee, CERT, ABU, Zaria, 1999; Reactor Safety Committee, 2000;
member Management Advisory Committee. CERT. ABU, Zaria, 2000, chairman Technical
Committee on National Workshop on the use of Neutrons in Agriculture, Food and Technology,
2001; International Atomic Energy Agency/AFRA Expert Mission to the Reactor Centre, Ghana
Atomic Energy Commission, Legon, Accra, Ghana, 2002; Workshop on Nuclear Data for
Science and Technology, Materials Analysis; Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical
Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, 2003; 3rd African Research Reactors Conference, Centre d'Eludes
Nucleaires de la Maamora Rabat, Morocco, 2003; Workshop on Nuclear Reaction Data and
Nuclear Reactors; Physics, Design and Safety; Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical
Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, 2004.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, International Atomic Energy Agency at Dalhousie
University, Halifax, Canada, 1995-96; Unwana Ebighi-Edu, 2003, Ebighi-Edu Village Council,
Okobo; Ette-Uwam 2005, Cathedral of the Cross Oron, Methodist Church Nigeria
Mbawa Edukana Award of Excellence, Okobo Development Association, Kaduna; Federal
Government Award for Undergraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-77; Cross
River State Award for Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1990-92;
Publication: Fundamental Concepts of Electron Spin Resonance Technique in the Determination
of Crystal Field Structure of ions in TiO2; Spectroscopy Letters, 1994, Marcel Dekker, USA;
Monte Carlo Determination of Full Energy Peak Efficiency for an HPGe Detector, Applied
Radiations and Isotopes, 2001; Pergamon, London; Data Evaluation of Trace Elements
Determined in Nigerian Coal, Applied Radiations and Isotopes, 2004; Pergamon, London;
Invited Lecturer, Nigeria and Nuclear Power, CSC Course 25, Command and Staff College, Jaji,
2003; The Impact of Nuclear Science in the Technological Development of Nigeria, College of
Aviation Technology Zaria, 2004; Multidisciplinary Research Opportunities at the Centre for
Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, First Ahmadu Bello University
Postgraduate School Lecture Series, 2005.
Hobbies: football, farming, lawn tennis
Name: EWANG, Group Captain Sampson Ewang (rtd.)

Profession: airforce officer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: mss, fss, psc, B.Sc., MBA, MNIM, MIIN
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 24, 1952; Ikot Nya
Home Town: Nsit Ibom
Education: Qua Iboe Mission Primary School, Ikot Nya, Akwa Ibom State, 1959-64; Etinan
Institute Etinan, 1966-70; Holy Family College, Abak 1971-72; Nigerian Defence Academy,
University of Lagos, 1986-90; Bayero University, Kano, 1993-94; Royal Air Force School of
Education, Britain, 1975; Fighter Control Course (West Drayton. Britain), 1975; Air Traffic
Control Course (Australia), 1977; Air Defence and Airfield Management Course (Russia), 1982;
Junior Division Staff Course, Jaji, 1983; Airspace Area Control Course (NCAT, Zaria and
Kenya), 1985; senior Division Staff Course, Jaji, 1990.
Career: Joined Nigerian Airforce July, 1973; Commissioned December 1975; Pilot Officer,
December 1975; Flying Officer, January 1978; Flight Lieutenant, 1981; Squadron Leader, 1986;
Wing Commander, 1992; Group Captain, July 1997; Officer Commanding, Air Traffic Services
Squadron, Makurdi, 1981-85; Commanding Officer, Air Defence and Ground Environment
Wing, Makurdi, 1986-90; Staff Officer 1 Cord - Headquarters. Nigeria Air Force, 1991-92;
Commanding Officer, Air Defence and Ground Environment, Nigerian Air Force, Kano, 1992-
96; Commandant, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, 1996; Military
Administrator, Ogun State, 1996-98; Military Administrator. Rivers State 1998-99; Retired from
the Nigerian Airforce, 1999.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Insurance Institute of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: publications/contributions: Work Attitude and Organisational
Welfare Scheme; Work Attitude and Organisational Structure; Leadership and Organisational
Development; Organisational and Function of Air Defence in the Field; Budgeting and Nigeria
Air Force Operations Financing; Merit Services Star; Forces Service Star; Pass Staff College.
Hobbies: travelling, reading
Address: Ikot Nya, Akwa - Ibom State.
Name: EWEDEMI, Olufunmisho Babafemi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc,
Education: Ijero Baptist School, Baptist Academy, Lagos, Northwestern Polytechnic, London,
University of Southampton, England
Career: Cash controller, UAC Group, deputy chief accountant, chief accountant, appointed
director of Finance, National Bank of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants, fellow, Institute of
Chartered Accountant.
Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, reading
Name: EWHERIDO, Hon (Barr.) Akpor Pius

Profession: Lawyer, politician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. LL.B, B.L
Home Town: Oviri-Olomu; Ughelli-South LGA
Education: St. Paul's Primary School, Ughelli; R.C.M, (now Ekwerigbe) Primary School,
Ozoro; Notre Dame College, Ozoro; University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984-
88; University of Benin, Benin City; Nigerian Law School.
Career: NYSC Graduate assistant Department of Philosophy, Ogun State University, Ago-
Iwoye; Managing Director, Omega Video Vibes Limited, Warri, 1989-99; elected into Delta
State House of Assembly, representing Ughelli South, 1999; re-elected, 2003; Deputy-Speaker,
since 1999; acting Speaker, 2000-2001.
Institutional Membership: President National Association of Philosophy Students, Ife Chapter;
student Society of International Affairs; member The Student Parliament and Society of Current
Affairs and Progress; member Obafemi Awolowo University Alumni Association; defunct
United Nigeria Congress Party; Peoples Democratic Party, since 1998.
Recognitions & Achievements: lyabo Bolarinwa Award for Best Student in African Philosopy,
1987; Best Graduating Student. 1988; Man of the year Award of Excellence, by Truth Talk
Foundation, 2004; Urhobo Ladies League; Merit Award, by Niger Delta Peoples Network; Merit
International Award, Gold Category; Olemunoruemu of Ewu Kingdom; Asdjerese of Effurun-
Otor; Antore of Enwhen, Isoko South, Delta State.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, soccer, martial arts - karate
Name: EWUGA, Solomon Sunday Akku

Profession: Journalist, lawyer, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. LL.B. B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 19, 1955; Lagos
Education: Sum/Ekas Primary School, Alushi, Akwanga, 1960-66; St. Joseph's College. Vom,
1967-71; St. Louis College, Jos, 1972; University of Ibadan, Jos Campus, 1973-74; University of
Ibadan, 1974-77; Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden, 1980-81; University of Jos, 1984-
87; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1987-88.
Career: Producer II/Principal Editorial Head, Current Affairs, Radio Plateau, Jos, 1978-81;
Managing Director, Adpure Limited Jos, 1982-88; general manager Plateau Publishing Company
Limited, Jos, 1988; former general manager Plateau Publishing Company Limited, Jos; Deputy
Governor-elect, Nasarawa State; minister of State for Federal Capital Territory Abuja, 1999-
2003;
Recognition & Achievements: Gubernatorial candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party in the
2007 governorship elections in Nasarawa State, Publicity Secretary, defunct National Party of
Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, 1983; Peoples Democratic Party; member All Nigeria Peoples
Party
Address: Lafia, Nassarawa State
Name: EYA, Nduka Issac

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 28, 1938; Enugu-Ezuke
Home Town: Igbo-Eze
Education: St. Luke's Primary School, Enugu-Ezikie, 1948; Anglican School, Ngwo, 1949-50;
DMGS, Onitsha, 1951-55; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Enugu and Zaria,
1957-59, 1960; University of Nigeria, 1960-63.
Career: Teacher, DMGS Onitsha and Owerri Gills Secondary School, 1960-63; Administrative
Officer, (Academics), Registrar's Office, University of Nigeria, 1963-66; assistant Personnel
Officer, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1966; APOI, 1966-73; assistant Hospital Secretary
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-74; SAR Personnel, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1973-
76; SAR (Careers Advisory and Student Services), 1976: PAR. 1976-77; Registrar, Federal
Polytechnic, Idah, 1977-79; Director - General Ministry of Information, Anambra State, 1979-
81; 1984-85; Anambra State Education Commission, 1981-83; Civil Service Commission. 1983-
84; Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Matters, 1985-88;
commissioner Education, Anambra State, 1988-91; Special Assistant to Governor, Enugu State,
1991-92; Director - General Enugu State. 1992-93; Registrar, Osisatech Polytechnic, Enugu,
1993-98; State Coordinator, FRSC, Enugu State, 1996-98; Zonal Co-ordinator, FRSC, Zone 2,
Benin City, 1996-98; President, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State, 1998.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Co-editor. Prognosis for the Organisation of the
Executive Arm of Government in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. Federalism and Political
Restructuring in Nigeria. Spectrum Book. Ibadan. 1998; and several articles in learned journals
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, reading, soul Music, lawn tennis
Address: 2 Ezillo Avenue, Independence Layout Enugu, Enugu State
Name: EYINLA, Dr. Bolade Michael

Profession: historian, university teacher, consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA. MA., M.Sc. Ph.D.
Home Town: Owo
Education: Government School, Owo, 1966-71; Owo High School, Owo, 1972-76; Stella Maris
College Okitipupa, 1976-77; University of Ibadan, 1981-86; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-
Ife. 1987-88; University of Ilorin, 1991-95; Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands,
1995.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Department of History, University of Ilorin, 1986-90; Research
Student, Institute of African Studies, Hamburg, Germany, 1989-93; Lecturer II, Department of
History, University of Ilorin, 1990-93; Lecturer 1, 1993-96; Research fellow, Institute of African
Studies, Hamburg, Germany, 1995-96; senior Lecturer, History Department, University of Ilorin,
since 1996; visiting Research fellow, Institute of Developing Economics, Tokyo, Japan, since
1997; Head of Department of History, University of Ilorin; participant, Institute of Social
Studies, The Hague, Netherlands, 1995; Resource Person, Freidrich Ebert Foundation, Bonn,
Germany, 1996; writer-in-residence, The Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, Erunwon Ijebu-Ode
1997.
Institutional Membership: member Historical Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of
International Affairs, African Studies Association, Germany.
Recognitions & Achievements: The Irving and Bonner prize for the Best graduating students,
Department of History, University of Ibadan, 1984; Katholischer Akademiscrer Auslander-
Dienst Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Germaay, 1989-93; Netherlands Fellowship
Programme, 1995; Katholiscimr Akademisher Auslander-Dienst Post Doctoral Fellowship,
Germany, 1995-96; Institute of Developing Economics Visiting Research Fellowship, Tokyo,
1997-98; Publication: Co-editor. Prognosis for the Organisation of the Executive Arm of
Government in Nigeria's Fourth Republic, Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria
Spectrun Books, Ibadan, 1998; and several articles in learned journals.
Hobbies: lawn tennis, reading, soul music
Name: EYO, Chief Asuquo Esien

Home Town: Diamond Hill, Calabar
Education: Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar, 1932-43; teacher, Ikpe Ikot Nkum School
Career: accounts clerk, United African Company (UAC), assistant African manager, UAC,
1955, price control officer, Ministry of Trade and Industry, South Eastern State, 1968,
councillor, Calabar Municipality, 1976, elected member, House of Representatives for Calabar,
1979-83
Recognition & Achievements: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; elder, Presbyterian Church
of Nigeria, Presbyterian Synod
Hobbies: football, reading, singing
Address: Diamond Hill, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EYO, Eyo Otu

Home Town: Creek Town, Calabar
Education: Creek Town Presbyterian School, 1932-40, Hope Waddell Training Institute,
Calabar, 1941-45, London School of Economics, England, 1956-57, Management Courses,
Ibadan and London, 1960.
Career: Clerical service, 1947-55, assistant district officer, Abakaliki, 1955-56, district officer,
Obubra, February-July 1956, 1957-58, assistant secretary, Premier's Office, Enugu, 1959-60,
finance officer, Ministry of Finance, Enugu, 1960-61, personnel officer. Ministry of Health,
Enugu, 1961-63, senior divisional officer, Port Harcourt, 1963, provincial secretary, Yenogoa,
1963-64, principal assistant secretary, Annang Province, 1966-67, permanent secretary, Ministry
of Home Affairs and Social Welfare, Calabar, 1971-72, permanent secretary, Ministry of
Transport, Calabar, 1972-73, permanent secretary, Establishments, Calabar, 1973-74; appointed
permanent secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Social Welfare, Cross River State, 1975
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis, swimming, billiards
Address: 8 Ekeng I watt Street. Calabar, Cross River State.
Name: EYO Hon. Akaninyene Eno

Academic & Professional Qualifications: Dip
Home Town: Abak
Career: interior decorator, businessman, UNCP Assistant Publicity Secretary, member House of
Representatives for Abak Federal Constituency on the platform of All Peoples Party in 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, music, meeting people
Telephone: 085-501755, 01-2691237
Name: EYO, Mfon Afahene

Home Town: Umume
Education: Methodist School, Oyubia, 1926-28; Methodist School, Ikot Ekpene, 1928-30,
Methodist College, Uzuakoli, 1931-35, University of London, England, 1951-52 (Certificate in
Education, 1952).
Career: Senior teacher, Methodist Boys' High School, Oron, 1952-57, principal, Methodist
College, Ibiaku Issiet, 1957-64, senior house master, Oron, 1965-71, commissioner for
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1971-75.
Address: 30 White House Street. Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Name: EYO, Professor Ekpo Okpo

Profession: Anthropologist, archaeologist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Creek Town School, Calabar, Duke Town School, Calabar, Institute of Archaeology,
University of London, England, 1957-60; Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, England,
Career: Nassarawa State Museum Technical Assistant, Department of Antiquities, 1957;
Archaeologist/Ethnographer, Department of Antiquities, 1963-67; director Federal Department
of Antiquities, Lagos, 1968; Director - General National Commission for Museums and
Monuments, Lagos, 1986; Professor African Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA,
1986; associate, Museums Association of Great Britain and Ireland; member French Academy of
Arts; former president Museums Association of Tropical Africa; past president: Organization of
Museums, Monuments and Sites of Africa; former vice-president. International Council of
Museums.
Institutional Membership: Vice-president, Commonwealth Association of Museums; trustee,
Leakey Foundation for Research into the Origins of Man, his Behavior and Survival.
Recognitions & Achievements: Gordon Childe Best Student of the Year Prize for Archaeology,
Institute of Archaeology, University of London; Order of the Federal Republic, 1980. Publ:
Highlights from 2000 Years of Nigerian Art, Lagos, 1970; and numerous articles on archaeology
in scholarly journals
Hobbies: swimming, singing
Name: EYO-ITA, Professor Eyo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.S.E, Ph.D
Home Town: Diamond Hill, Calabar
Education: West African Peoples Institute, Calabar, 1949-53; St Patrick's College, Calabar,
1953-58; College of Technology, ABU, Zaria, 1959-62; University of Michigan, Ann Arbqr,
USA, 1965-70.
Career: assistant professor Engineering, University of Nevada, USA, 1970-79; Director
Engineering, Public Utilities, Regulatory Commission, Nevada, USA, 1979-80; general manager
Cross River State Water Board, Calabar, 1983; member Constituent Assembly,1988-89.
Institutional Membership: Association of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Engineers, 1970; International Solar Energy Society, 1974; Registered member, Council of
Registered Engineers of Nigeria, 1985.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: Pronounciation of Efik For Speakers of English,
University of Wisconsin, 1963; Green Fountain Gambling Strategies, Gambling Book Club,
Nevada, 1975; Power Back To The Nigerian People Through Referendum, 1983.
Hobbies: Music, developing solar products (cooker, Pumps).
Address: Block 12, House 4, Ikot Ansa Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State
Name: EZE, Chief Ayogu Simon

Academic & Professional Qualifications: HND, MPA, DIP
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 23, 1958; Enugu-Ezike
Home Town: Umuida; Igbo-Eze North LGA
Education: St. Thomas School, Umuida, 1967-73; Igbo-Eze Secondary School, Enugu-Ezike,
1973-78; Institute of Management and Technology, 1979-83; International Institute for
Journalism, Berlin, 1989; University of Lagos, 1991-92.
Career: Head, Insight Team, The Guardian, Lagos, 1984-89; Editor, Platform Magazine, 1990-
91: Associate Editor, Newswatch Magazine, 1991-92; Special assistant to Enugu State Governor,
1992-93; commissioner for Information and Culture, Enugu State, 1999-2000; Environment and
Natural Resources, 2000
Institutional Membership: member Nigeria Union of Journalist; Youth Wing, Nigerian
Peoples' Party; 1981
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Graduating Student Course, G.55 International Institute
for journalism Berlin, Germany, 1989; Ebube Dike of Ogrute, 1993; Okwulora of Omuozzi,
1993, National Ex-Officio member United Nigerian Congress Party, 1997-98; Senatorial
Candidate, Grassroots Democratic Party, 1998; State Secretary Peoples Democratic Party, Enugu
State, 1998-99.
Hobbies: travelling, photography and reading
Address: Quarter 15, Independence Layout, Enugu.
Name: EZE, Chukwunwe Walter

Profession: physician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, MD
Home Town: Upko
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1942-45, Higher College, Yaba, Lagos,
1947-8, University College, Ibadan, 1948-49, University of Toronto Hospital, 1949-56.
Career: appointed director, Toronto Hospital, Onitsha, 1959; people's warden, All Saints
Cathedral, 1970-75.
Institutional Membership: New York Academy of Science since 1967; chairman, Medical
Association, Onitsha, 1972-75.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Royal Society of Arts since 1972.
Address: Dunukofia Haven, 11 Residency Drive, Onitsha, Anambra State.
Name: EZE, Chukwudi Oliver Mojibola

Profession: architect, writer, publisher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.Arch
Education: St. Gregory's College, Lagos, 1970-73; Vassar College, New York, USA, 1974-78;
Columbia University, New York, USA, 1980-83; University of Lagos, 1996-97.
Career: Chief Executive Consultant, Consolidated Architects and Engineers, since 1983;
chairman Sandshells Publications Limited, Redemption City Development Committee; licensed
architect, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Member Nigerian Institute of Architects, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, International Institute of Strategic Studies, London, Nigerian Institute of
Management.
Recognitions & Achievements: United Nations International Information Competition Prize,
1970; Catholic Secretarial Scholarship Award, St. Gregory's College, 1973; Poly Richardson
Luken's Scholarship Award for Undergraduate Studies, Vassar College; Federal Government of
Nigeria Scholarship Award for Graduate Studies, Columbia University; African-American
University Staff Award for Excellence and Exemplary Student Leadership Qualities; Chairman's
Merit Award, National Youth Service Corp, 1980; Enugu State Government Award for an
Immense Contribution to the State's Development Achievement, 1992. Publication: The Positive
Dream Actualiser, 1998.
Hobbies: Writing, travelling
Address: 182A, Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, P.O. Box 74694, Victoria Island,
Lagos.
Telephone: 01-867347, 2631651, 685271.
Name: EZE, Dr. Agom

Profession: Pro-chancellor, economist
Home Town: Onicha
Education: Church of Scotland Mission School, Ohaozara, 1939-45; Hope Waddell Training
Institution, Calabar, 1946-49; University of London, 1960-63; University of Dublin, 1963-66.
Career: senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1967-1975; Adviser, Student's Economic
Society, 1970-75; acting Head of Department of Economics/ acting Dean, Business and
Vocational Education, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1975; commissioner for
Industries, Trade and Co-Operatives, Imo State, 1976-1977; Education and Information, Imo
State, 1977-78; Works and Housing, 1978-79; assistant professor/Reader in Economics, Alvan
Ikoku College of Education, 1979; Dean, School of Business and Vocational Education, 1979-
1985; retired, 1985; chairman Board of Directors, Co-Operative Bank of Eastern Nigeria
Limited, 1972-74; Director 1974-76; resigned, 1976; Nigeria Construction and Furniture
Company, 1970-75; member Governing Council, NISIR, 1972-76; financial system revenue
committee, 1976; chairman Board of Governors, Onicha Technical Secondary School, 1980-87;
member Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, 1984-85; ch/Director Co-
operative and Commerce Bank, 1972-86; resigned 1986; chairman Imo State Civil Service
Commission, 1986-91; Civil Service Commission, Abia State, 1991-94; College of Health
Sciences Committee, Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, 1997; State Co-ordinating
Committee, Family Economic Advancement Programme, 1998; co-promoter/chairmanAlpha
Brokers, Enugu; co-promoter/Director Hallmark Assurance Company Limited, 1982-86;
resigned 1986; re-elected into the board since 1996; Pro-Chancellor/ chairman Governing
Council, Abia State University, Uturu, since 1995.
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Economics Society
Recognitions & Achievements: Member/president, Rotary Club of Owerri, 1989-90, Nze, 1978;
chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of NguruNwenkwo Community of Aboh-Mbaise lga.,
Imo State, 1983; chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Onicha in Onicha lga., Ebonyi State,
1989; chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Afikpo, 1992; Distinguished Leadership Award,
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State, December 1989; Merit Award by Umuahia Chamber of
Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, 1995. Publication: Economics of Education-The
Nigerian Experience, 1983; An Appraisal of Development Banking in Nigeria in Inter-
Economics, Hamburg, West Germany, Managing Inflation, Journal of the Nigerian Institute of
Management; Limitations of Instruments of Monetary Control of Inflation in Nigeria Africa
Quarterly, India, 1974; Financing Nigeria's Economic Development, Welforum Varlage Institute
CmBH, Munich, West Germany 1974; The Role of Co-operative Bank in Farmers' Co-operative
Development, Institute of Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974; Fifty
years of Commercial Banking in Nigeria.
Address: 7b, Amagu Street, GRA, Abakaliki.
Name: EZE, Dr. Festus Chukwuemeka
Profession: university administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA., MA.
Home Town: Nachi
Education: Central School Nachi and Umuabi, St. Michael's College, Oleh, Warri, 1955-60;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964 -1967.
Career: Vice-Principal, Girls' Secondary School, Nnewi, 1967; Admin, Secretary, ORJI River,
1968-70; Vice Principal, Nnewi Girls Secondary School, 1970-72; Administrative Officer
School of Medicine UNTH, Enugu, 1973-80; Faculty Officer, College of Medicine, University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-80; senior assistant Registrar on Training Attachment, King's College
Hospital Medical School, University of London, 1978-79; Deputy Registrar, Anambra State
University of Technology, Enugu, 1980-82; Academic Registrar, ASUTECH, Enugu, 1980- 85;
Registrar, ASUTECH /ESUT, Enugu, 1986-1999; Head, Department of Management, Ebonyi
State University, Abakakaliki, since 1999; Academic Registrar/Secretary to Senate (now Enugu
State University of Science and Technology), 1982-86; member International Committee West
African Examinations Council, 1982-85 and 1988
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, Certified Distinguished
Admininstrator, British Association for Study of Medical Education; Institute of Administrative
Management of Nigeria, Institute of Management Consultants; Patron Nachi Social Club,
Ugonwanne Social Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ogbunechendo Nachi, 1980, Ohamadike of Udi 1992,
Ezedioranma of ESUT 1993, commander of Udi Local Government, 2001; Publ: Towards
Effieciency in University Administration, 1993, Business And Managerial Communication, 2001
Hobbies: Reading, music, writing, table tennis
Address: No. 5, Dr. Uzuakpunwa Street, Phase 6, Trans - Ekulu, P.O. Box 2421, Enugu.
Name: EZE, Dr Pius

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MA, PhD, MSc, JD
Home Town: Ugbelle
Education: St Michael's Catholic School, Urualla, 1940-45, Holy Ghost College, Umuahia,
1951-52, St Mary's Teacher Training College, Azaraegbelu, 1958-59, University of Northern
Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA, 1963-68, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA, 1968-71,
Jackson State University, Mississippi, USA, 1972-75, Jackson School of Law, USA, 1975-77.
Career: teacher, various primary schools, 1946-63, assistant professor of Political Science,
University of Oregon, 1971-72, associate professor, 1972-77, senior education officer, Imo State,
1977-78, elected member, Imo State House of Assembly, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party, 1978-83; American Political Science
Association, 1971-77, Southern Political Science Association, 1971-77, American Association of
University Professors, 1971-77, National Conference of Black Political Scientists, 1972-77.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Phelps-Stokes Fund, 1964-66, fellow, Institute of
International Education, 1966-68.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, tennis
Address: Ugbelle, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: EZE, Eze Ogbonnaya

Profession: Engineer , administrator
Home Town: Amachi Village
Education: Government College, Afikpo, Government Technical Institute, Enugu, State School
of Engineering.
Career: Darmstadt, West Germany, qualified civil/building Engineer ; site agent,
Otuocha/Aguleri Ferry Ramp, section head, Civil Engineering, Guffanti, site agent, Ebocha-
Egbema River Bridge, site agent, Aba City Centre Road Reconstruction, supervisor for Guffanti,
Seven Up Fly Over, Apapa, Lagos, commissioner for Works and Housing, Imo State, 1979, later
commissioner for Trade and Industries, Imo State until 1983, detained, 1984-85.
Hobbies: Music, reading, tennis
Address: Amachi, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: EZE, Geoffrey Onuzulike

Profession: lawyer
Home Town: Ogbodu-Aba, Udenu LGA
Education: St. Anthony's Primary School, Ogbodu-Aba, Udenu Local Government Area, 1966-
72; St. Patrick's Secondary School, Emene, Enugu, 1973-77; Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi
State, 1979-83; University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1988-92; Nigerian Law School, Lagos,
1993.
Career: Sales manager, Francis Foods Limited, Nsukka, 1985-88; general manager, Marketing,
1988-89; Executive Director Operations, Furchiv Nigeria Limited, Enugu, 1989-92; Junior
Counsel, T.O. Mogbo and Company, 1993; Attached to Enugu Division of the High Court, 1993;
Associate Counsel, G.C. Okonkwo and Company, 1994; Head of Chambers, Philip Ndubuisi
Umeh and Company, 1994-96; Principal Partner, G. O. Eze and Company (Legal Practitioners),
since 1996; Executive Secretary, Women Action Research Organisation.
Institutional Membership: Associate, member Nigerian Institute of Management, 1986;
Nigerian Bar Association, 1993; Shelter Rights Initiative, 1997
Hobbies: Reading, research, lawn tennis
Address: 74, Nnobi Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: EZE, Hon. Alex Ike

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Phil
Home Town: Odenigbo; Nsukka LGA
Career: Engaged in private business, Councillor, Obino Ward, 1987-88; executive-chairman
Nsukka Local Government, 1997-98; member House of of Representatives for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze
South Federal Constituency on platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999.
Institutional Membership: All Peoples Party.
Hobbies: gardening, reading; meeting people
Address: 33, Ogurugu Road, Odenigbo, Nsukka
Name: EZE, Justina Chinwe Udo

Profession: businesswoman, politician
Home Town: Ukpabi Nimbo
Education: St Mary's Catholic School, Ukpabi Nimbo, 1950-57, St Dominic's Teacher Training
College, 1958-59.
Career: in private business, elected member, House of Representatives for Uzo-Uwani, 1979-
83.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party (NPP), 1978-83, National Executive
Council, NPP, 1978-83.
Recognitions & Achievements: tt: Ogbuzuru, Ogbunanwata.
Hobbies: Music, netball, table tennis.
Name: EZE, Professor (Chief) Nwagbo

Profession: university lecturer, industrial psychologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 19, 1942; Ihitenansa
Home Town: Ihitenansa; Orsu LGA
Education: Central school, Ihitenansa, 1945-52; Holy Ghost College, Umuahia, 1956-59;
Howard University Washington DC, 1965-69; George Washington University, Washington DC,
1969-72; Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, USA, 1972-75
Career: Assistant professor Kennedy-King College, U.S.A. 1973-76; Industrial Psychologist
Research Consultant, Department of Research and Psychological Services, Sears, Roebuck and
Company, Sears Towers Chicago, 1974-76; assistant professor Department of Psychology,
Roosevelt University Chicago, 1976-80; senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology University
of Lagos, 1980-82; assistant Programme Director UNDP Empretec Project, 1992-94; Assistant
professor Department of Psychology University of Lagos, 1992-98; professor Psychology,
University of Lagos.
Institutional Membership: member American Psychological Association, since 1977; Nigerian
Psychological Association, since 1981; Nigerian Institute of Management, 1982; Institute of
Management Consultants, 1989; MSI Certified Trainer Certificate, 1992; International
Association of Applied Psychologist, since 1996; International Union of Psychological Science,
since 1996: Academy of Management, since 1998; University of Lagos Senior Staff Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Howard University Scholarship Awards, 1966-67, 1967-68;
Doctorate Assistantship Award; IIT, Chicago, 1973-75; International Sabbatical leave grant,
University of Lagos, 1998; Listed Nominee-Profiles of African Scientists, African Academy of
Scientists, Nairobi; Listed Nominee Who Is Who Nigeria, Newswatch 1990; Federal Ministry of
Health's Navy Award 1997; Chief Ezeogosiuzo of Ihitenansa, 1997
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Organisational Effectiveness in Africa, Cross
Continental Press Ltd., Lagos, 1984; Psychology and Organisations in Africa, ABIC Books and
Publishing Company Enugu, 1991; Human Resource Management in Africa, Zomex Press Ltd.,
Lagos, 1995; Industrial-Organisational Psychology and Organitional Effectiveness from African
Perspective, Zomex Press Ltd., Lagos, 2000.
Hobbies: Jogging; reading, writing
Address: Block 2, Flat 1, Ozolua Road, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka Lagos.
Telephone: 01-826970. or 4938637-9
Name: EZE, Professor (Chief), Ositadimma Chukwuemeka

Profession: lawyer, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LL.M. Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 10, 1940; Enugu
Home Town: Nze; Udi LGA.
Education: Hussey College. Warri, 1955-56; St. Theresa's College, Nsukka, 1957-59; Woolwich
Polytechnic, London, S.E.18; 1960-63; Holbon College of Law. London, 1963-66; University
College, London, 1966-67; The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, 1969-71.
Career: Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Dar-Es-Salam, Tanziania, 1971-74; senior
Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanziania, 1974-76; Guest professor
Hague Academy of lnternational Law, 1976; Senior Research fellow, Nigeria Institute of
International Affairs, Lagos. 1976-81; professor Law, 1981-96; Co-ordinaor, School of Legal
Studies 1983-87; Dean, College of Legal Studies, Imo State University, 1987-92; Ime Umana
professor Law, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 1993-96; Dean, Faculty of Law, University
of Uyo, 1998; Adjunct Professor of Law, Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
Port Harcourt; Adjunct Professor of Law, Enugu State University of Technology professor Law,
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, since 1996; Special Adviser, (Political) to Chief of General
Staff, 1998-99; chairman Advisory, to Chief of General Staff, 1998-99; Director Democracy and
Development Studies, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, The Presidency; member
Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, 1987-92; Programme Implementation and
Monitoring Committee, State House Abuja, 1998-99; Honourable Society of Gray's Inn;
Nigerian Society of International Affairs; Nigeria Bar Associaiton; Advisory Council of the
African Peace Research Institution, Lagos; Reseach Association; Pan African Centre for
Research on peace, Development and Human Rights, Enugu, Nigeria Board National committee,
Against Apartheid, 1993-95; African Political Science Association
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of International Law; Nigerian Law Teachers
Association; vice-president. Nigerian Society of International Affairs, 1976-77; chairman
Research and Training Committee National Committee Against Apartheid, 1993-95; Swiss
Migro Scholarship, 1970-71; Nominated for the UNESCO Award for the Teaching of Human
Rights, 1990; Nigerian Delegation of Negotiate, the Agreement for the Establishment of the
African Anti-Apartheid Committee, Congo Brazzaville, 1989; Nigerian Delegation to the 25th
Session of Obafemi Awolowo University, Heads of State and Government, 1989; Leader,
Nigerian Delegation to the meeting of the Ex-Committee of the African Anti-Apartheid
Committee, Addis Ababa, 1989; Special Adviser, Nigerian Delegation to the United Nation
General Assembly Special Session on Apartheid and its Destructive Consequences, Southern
Africa, New York, 1989.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: The Legal Status of Foreign Investments in the
East African Common Market, Institute Universitaire de Hautes Eudes Internationates,
Geneva/sijthoff, 1975; Human Rights in Africa: Some Selected Problems, Lagos NIIA,
Macmillam Nigeria Ltd; St. Martins Press New York, 1984
Society and the Rule of Law, (ed), Totan Publishing Company Owerri, 1987; Study on the Right
to Health in Nigeria, Shelter Rights Initiative, Lagos, 1998; Ozo Ochi Na Nwata of Nze.
Hobbies: walking, music, reading
Address: Plot 791, Freetown Street, Wuse II, Abuja.
Name: EZE, Professor Johnson Modozie Odo

Profession: university lecturer, administrator, botanist
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 14, 1934; Amachalla
Home Town: Enugu-Ezike; Igbo-Eze North LGA
Education: Enugu-Ezike, Nsukka, 1942-46; 1947-48; Dennis Memorial Grammar School,
Onitsha, 1949-53; Nigerian College of Technology, Ibadan, 1954-56; Fourah Bay College,
Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1958-60; University of Durham, England, 1960-65.
Career: Lecturer, Biology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1965-66; Lecturer, Fourah Bay
College, University of Sierra Leone, 1966-73; Lecturer I/senior Lecturer, University of Benin,
1973-92; Provost, College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Anambra State, 1984-86; professor Enugu
State University of Science and Technology, 1992-99; Dean, Faculty of Applied Natural
Sciences, 1992-96; Head, Adada Campus of Nsukka Campus, Enugu State University of
Technology, 1994-96; Head, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State University of Technology, Army
Barracks Nsukka, 1999; Rep. Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Education Board of Studies,
University of Benin; 1977-79; Treasurer, National Association of University Teacher, University
of Benin, (now Academic Staff Union of Universities), 1975-76; acting Head, Botany
Department, 1988; chairman 11, Man Task Force Committee, Postgraduate Supervision/other
allowance, 1994; Pre Science Programme Management Board, 1993-96; Examinations
Committee of Senate, 1995; 96-98; University Research Planning and Grants Committee, 1996-
98; acting Deputy vice-chancellor, Enugu State University of Technology, 1996-98; member
Governing Council, Anambra State University of Technology, 1986-88.
Institutional Membership: member Institute of Biology, London; Botanical Society of Nigeria;
American Association for the Advancement of Science; International Association for Vegetation
Science; Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Old boys Association, Nuke Branch, president
1998-2000.
Recognitions & Achievements: Vocational Service Award, 1997; Publ: Co-author, Tropical
Plant Science, Longman Publishing Company, Harlow, Essex, England, 1987; Translocation of
Phosphate in Mould Mycelia. New Physiologist-75: 579-581, 1976; Growth of Amaranthus
Hybridu, African Spinach, Under different light intensities in the dry Season in Southern
Nigerian, Experimental Agriculture Vol.23. 193-200, 1986; with 21 journal articles published
between,1973-99
Hobbies: gardening, carpentry, and photography
Address: 54, Edem Road, P. O. Box 191, Nsukka, Enugu State.
Name: EZE, Professor Luke Chukwueke

Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Phil, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 26, 1941; Affa
Home Town: Affa; Udi LGA.
Education: Government School, Sapele, 1946-50; Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1951-55;
University of Liverpool. England, 1971-74.
Career: Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Fellow, Institute
of Medical Laboratory Technology, London, 1970.
Institutional Membership: member Science Association of Nigeria; Biochemical Society of
Nigeria; Institute of Biology, London; Biomedical Society of Nigeria; Institute of Biology,
London; Biomedical Society of Nigeria; University of Nigeria, Senior Staff Club; vice-president,
1999-2000.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: The Biochemistry of Liver functions; Heinemann
Educational Books Nigeria Ltd; Osmoregulation and Homeostatic Mechanisms, Sunray
Publications Ltd. Port Harcourt; The Biochemistry of Rural functions: Heinemann Educational
Books Nigeria Ltd.
Hobbies: football and lawn tennis
Address: 821, Imoke Street, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Name: EZEAGWA, Dr. Stephen Okechukwu

Profession: obstetrician/gynaecologist; medical consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB.Bch, FMCOG, FWACS
Home Town: Nise Town, Awka-South LGA.
Education: St. Felix Primary School, Nise, Awka South lga., Anambra State, 1964; Christ the
King College, Onitsha, Anambra State, (education interrupted by Nigerian civil war), 1964-73;
Univesity of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, College of Medicine, 1973-79; National Post-graduate
Medical College of Nigeria, 1981-87.
Career: House Officer, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, 1979-80; Resident Doctor,
Obstetrics/Gynaecology (Senior Registrar 1) UNTH, Enugu, 1987-90; Consultant
Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Chief Medical Director, Summit Specialist Hospital, Enugu, since
1991.
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Medical Association, 1979; Society of
Gynaecologist and Obstetricians of Nigeria, 1987; Medical College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists, 1987; West African College of Surgeons, 1993; member Society of Laparo-
endoscope Surgeons, 1996, Nise Social Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Distinction, First School Leaving Certificate, 1963; Distinction,
West African School Certificate, 1973; Distinction in the following areas of medicine, anatomy,
physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, obstetrics/ gynaecology.
Hobbies: listening to music.
Address: 34, Unubi Street, Achara Layout, Enugu
Telephone: 042-456522; 042-256691.
Name: EZEAKOR, Callistus Obi

Profession: Estate Surveyor/Consultant
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 22, 1950; Enugu
Home Town: Umuasbi; Udi LGA.
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Uwani, Enugu, 1956-62; College of Immaculate
Conception, Enugu, 1963-67; University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1970-71, 1975-79; University of
Lagos, Akoka, 1992-95.
Career: Estate/Mortgage Officer, Ondo State Housing Corporation, Akure, 1979-80; Area
Property manager, (West) United Bank for Africa Plc, 1982-84; Area Property manager, (East),
United Bank for Africa Plc, 1984-86; Property manager, (Head Office Building), United Bank
for Africa Plc, 1987-91, senior manager, Estates, United Bank for Africa Plc, 1995-96; Principal
Partner, Obi Ezeakor & Co., Estate Surveyors, Valuers, Property Consultants and Project
appraisers, since 1996; chairman OEC Petroleum and Gas Company Ltd. Lagos
Institutional Membership: member Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers;
Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria; Associate member Rating
Valuation Association of United Kingdom; member Nigerian-Spanish Association, 2001;
member Ikeja Country Club, Ikeja.
Hobbies: Lawn Tennis; Inspirational Reading, Music.
Address: 11, Ajagungbade Street, Ikosi-Ketu, Lagos.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:oectaz@yahoo.com"oectaz@yahoo.com.
Name: EZEAKU, Levi Chukwura

Home Town: Agulu
Education: St Stephen's School, Agulu, 1951-58, Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, 1959-63,
University of Nigeria, 1963-66, London School of Economics and Political Science, England,
1976-77.
Career: accounts clerk. Ministry of Lands and Survey, Enugu, 1965-66, provincial commercial
officer, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Yola, 1973-74, planning officer, Ministry of Economic
Development and Reconstruction, Enugu, July-October 1974, junior fellow, Department of
Economics, University of Nigeria, 1974-76, assistant lecturer, Economics, University of Nigeria,
1977-78, appointed lecturer and head, Department of Economics, Anambra State College of
Education, Awka, October 1978.
Institutional Membership: Royal Economic Society, London.
Recognitions & Achievements: publ: Model Answers GCE 'O' Level Economics (Pacific Press,
Onitsha, 1976). Introduction to Economics in West Africa (Fourth Dimension Publishers, Enugu,
1978), Revision Guide for Economics of West Africa (Fourth Dimension Publishers, Enugu,
1978), Positive Discussions in Economics (Paccific Press, Onitsha, 1978).
Hobbies: gardening, writing
Address: 179 Enugu Road, Awka, Anambra State.
Name: EZEANI, Anthony Ofor Nnaemeka

Profession: lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB (Hons), LLM
Home Town: Enugu-Ukwu
Education: St Joseph's School, Onitsha, 1944-50, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1951-55,
University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, 1958-61, Yale Law School, New Haven,
Connecticut, USA, 1961-62.
Career: appointed senior lecturer, Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1963
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Cases and Materials on Nigeria Law of Tort (Ethiope
Press)
Hobbies: television broadcasting, current affairs, photography, table tennis
Address: House 19A, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EZEANYA, Rev Dr Stephen Nweke

Profession: theologian
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BD, MTh, DD
Home Town: Onitsha
Education: St Peter Claver School, Nnewi, 1932-38, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1940-43,
St Paul's Senior Seminary, Okpala, 1946-50, Pontifical Urban University, Rome, 1950-56,
University College, Ibadan, 1960-61.
Career: ordained priest, December 1950, papal chamberlain, 1966, teacher, lecturer, later
appointed senior lecturer, University of Nigeria; East Central State Broadcasting Service,
national Roman Catholic chaplain, Nigerian Universities.
Institutional Membership: International Association for Mission Studies, Oslo
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: A Handbook of Igbo Christian Names (Church
Missionary Society Printers, Port Harcourt, 1967).
Hobbies: traditional religious studies
Name: EZEANYAGU, Dr. Jonathan Ebere

Profession: project and investment analyst, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.Sc, Ph.D
Education: CSS, Nnobi, Onitsha, 1952-62; Holy Ghost College, Owerri, 1963-64; University of
Ghana, Legon, 1965-69; University of Paris 1, Pantheon-Sorbonne, France, 1973-74, 1974-76.
Career: Chief Investment Analyst, Link-Group International Limited, Enugu, 1977; Lecturer,
senior Lecturer, Department of Finance, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus; Head,
Research and Consultancy Unit, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria,
Enugu Campus, 1983; honorary Research associate, Institute for Development Studies, Enugu
Campus, 1983-87; member University of Nigeria Committee on Feasibility Studies, 1987;
review editor, Business and Commerce, Journal of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries,
Mines and Agriculture, 1986-87.
Institutional Membership: foundation member Institute of Management Consultants of
Nigeria; member African Development Research Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: World Tourism Day Award, 1987. Publication: Practical
Approach to Investment Analysis, Delta Publications Limited, Enugu, 1987; Investment
Financing: Role of Development Banks, Prince International Agency, Enugu, 1987; in addition
to numerous articles in national and international business journals.
Hobbies: jogging, walking, lawn tennis
Address: 12, Udejiweze Street, New Haven, Enugu, Enugu State.
Name: EZEBILO, Lawrence Chidube

Profession: lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB (Hons).
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 28, 1940, Nri
Education: St Benedict's Primary School, Ogoja, Eket Govern ment Primary School, St Mary's
Primary School, Nri, College of the Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1958-62, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963-67, Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1970-71.
Career: called to the Bar, July 1971; administrator, Njikoka Local Government Area, June-
August 1980, special adviser on Political Matters to the Governor, Anambra State, 1980-83.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian People's Party, 1978-83.
Recognitions & Achievements: tt: Idejuogwugwu of Nri, Ozo Title of Chinyelugo of Nri.
Hobbies: Music, reading, swimming, tennis
Address: 20 Park Avenue, GRA Enugu. Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: EZEDINMA, Professor Frederick Ofochebe Chukwuka

Profession: agronomist, university teacher
Home Town: Ukpo, Njikoka
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1946-50; School of Agriculture,
Ibadan, 1951-53; University College, Ibadan, 1953-58.
Career: Research Officer, Federal Department of Agricultural Research, Moor Plantation,
Ibadan, 1961-64; Post Doctoral Research Fellow/Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1964-
66; Lecturer I, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-70; senior Lecturer in Crop Science,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-74; Reader in Crop Science, 1974; professor Agronomy,
1975; Head, Department of Crop Science, 1976-80; Associate Dean of Agriculture, 1976-78;
Dean. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1980-82, 1986-88; chairman
Famall Agriculture and Renewable Resources Systems, since 1992; member International Weed
Science Society, Association for the Advancement of Agricultural Science in Africa; associate
editor, Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Sciences; editor-in-chief, Nigerian Journal of
Agricultural Sciences, 1984; chairman Technical Sub-Committee on Arable and Horticultural
Crops
Institutional Membership: president Nsukka Rotary Club; president, Rotary International,
1987-88.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Introduction to Tropical Agriculture, Longman, 1986;
member National Advisory Committee on Agricultural Resear Chairman and over 40 scientific
articles and eight technical reports in learned journals.
Hobbies: photography, walking
Address: 611, Odim Street, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.
Name: EZEH, Chief (Dr.) Christopher Ikechi

Profession: chartered accountant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCMA
Home Town: Omoku
Education: St. Mary's Primary School, Omoku, Rivers State, 1950-55; St. Paul's Primary
School, Ahoada, 1956; Etukokwu College of Commerce, Onitsha, Anambra State 1957-61;
Wednesbury College of Commerce, Wood Green, Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England, 1967.
Career: Clerk, Internal Audit Clerk, Shell-BP, Port Harcourt, 1962-67; Accounting/Audit
Supervisor, Chrysler UK Limited, 1968-71; senior Internal Auditor, Shell/LP Zambia Limited,
Lusaka, 1971-72; senior Internal Auditor, Indeco Limited Group, Zambia, 1972-73; Chief
Accountant, Indeni Petroleum Refinery Company Limited, Ndola, Zambia, 1973-76; Senior
Accountant, John Holt Limited, 1976; Chief Accountant, Holt Engineering (Division of John
Holt Limited), 1977-78; Group Chief Accountant, John Holt Limited, 1978-81; Director Group
Accountant, 1981-82; deputy Managing Director 1982-86; Managing Director 1986; Managing
Director John Holt Plc. 1986-97; executive-chairman John Holt Plc, since 1997; chairman NAL
Merchant Bank Limited, since October 1999; chairman Lanrho Africa (Nigeria).
Institutional Membership: president Nigeria - Japan Association, chairman Nigeria Youth
Trust; vice-president. Nigeria - British Chamber of Commerce, member Council Lagos Chamber
of Commerce and Industry; member Ikoyi Club
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Institute of Directors, UK; fellow Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria; fellow Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, 1967; Honorary
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Enugu State University of Science and Technology,
1995. Ugwumba Igboukwu, 1990.
Hobbies: swimming, lawn tennis, reading
Name: EZEIBI, Chief Okechukwu

Home Town: Awka, Awka South LGA
Career: Engaged in private business; Coordinator; chairman International Centre for Commerce.
Institutional Membership: president Balogun Business Association till date.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ebubedike I of Awka, Eze Omeluora I of Awgbu.
Hobbies: Meeting people, travelling, sports.
Name: EZEIFE, Dr. Chukwuemeka Pius

Profession: economist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D.
Home Town: lgbo-Ukwu, Aguata
Education: Salvation Army School, lgbo-Ukwu, 1947-49; Holy Trinity School, lgbo-Ukwu
1950-52; Salvation Army Teachers' College, Akai-Eket, 1957-58; University College, Ibadan,
1961-64; Harvard University, USA, 1969-72.
Career: Sales Representative, Nigerian Breweries Limited, 1964-65; Planning Officer, Federal
Ministry of Economic Development, 1965-66; Lecturer, Makerere University, Uganda, 1967-69;
Assistant Director of Planning, Federal Ministry of National Planning, 1972-78; Director
National Transport Coordinating Commission, 1978-82; chairman Productivity, Prices and
Incomes Board, 1982-83; permanent secretary Employment, Labour and Productivity;
Permanent Secretary/chairman Nigerian Enterprises Promotions Board; Managing Director Basic
Commerce and Finance Limited, 1986; Governor, Anambra State, 1992-93; Special Adviser to
the President on Political Affairs, 2001
Recognitions & Achievements: member Nigeria's Delegation, International Maritime
Organization; Nigeria's Delegation, International Labour Organization; Nigeria's Delegation,
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development; one-time president Chess Foundation of
Nigeria, Nze Ezenzem, Okwadike of lgbo-Ukwu. Member/governorship candidate, Social
Democratic Party, 1992-93; Alliance for Democracy
Hobbies: chess, reading, writing
Name: EZEIGBO, Professor (Mrs) Theodora Akachi (nee Adimora)

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.A, PGDE, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 11, 1947; Uga
Home Town: Uga; Aguata LGA
Education: Central School, Ekwuobia, 1953-59; Municipal Council School, Port-Harcourt,
1959-60; Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwa, Port-Harcourt, 1961-65;
Queen's School, Enugu, 1970; University of Lagos, 1974; University of Lagos, 1981; University
of Lagos, 1982; University of Ibadan, 1986.
Career: Graduate assistant University of Lagos, 1977-80; Lecturer Grade II. University of
Lagos, 1981-83; Lecturer Grade I, University of Lagos. 1983-87; senior Lecturer, University of
Lagos, 1987-93; assoc. professor University of Lagos, 1993-99; professor University of Lagos,
since 1999; Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts,1991-92, 93; Hall Administration, assistant Hall Warden,
Moremi Hall, 1981-82; assistant Hall Warden, Moremi Annex, 1982-84; Hall Administration,
Hall Mistress, Madam Tinubu Hall, 1994-95; Hall Mistress, Queen Amina Hall, 1995-96; acting
Head. Department of English, 1997-98; Head, Department of English, 2002-05; Editorial Board
of the Journal African Languages and Cultures, 1990; Editorial Board of The Independent
(Newspaper) Lagos; 1992-95; Editorial Board of The Post Express (Newspaper), Lagos, 1998-
2000; P.E.N (Nigeria and International); chairman Faculty of Arts Advisory Committee on
Academic Disciplinary Affairs.
Institutional Membership: vice-president. Women Writers of Nigeria, 1997-2000; P.E.N.
(Nigeria) 2002; member Literary Society of Nigeria, Modern Languages Association of Nigeria,
professor Word Peace Academy, University of Lagos Women Society; Association of Nigerian
Authors and National Treasurer, 1995-97; Lagos Creative Writers' Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: Commonwealth fellow at Department of African, SOAS,
University of London, 1989-90; Research fellow English studies Department, University of
Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1999-2000; A British Council fellow University of
Cambridge, UK, 1998; award Three years academic Scholarship award by Federal Government
of Nigeria Scholarship Board, 1971-74; 2nd Prize in the Christmas Short Story Competition
organized by Nigerian Broadcasting Corportion, 1995. Development Fellowship by the
Association of Commonwealth Universities, School of Oriental and African Studies, University
of London 1989-90; lst Prize in the Nationwide Short Story Competition about Social Aspects of
Women and their Activities organized by Women's Research and Documentation Centre,
Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, 1994; A special Guest of the Centre for
African Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland; 1978; House of Symbols (Novel) won the
ANA/Spectrum Prize for fiction and WRITA/National Theatre Zulu Sofola Prize for Women
writers; 2001; First Winner of ANA/NNDL Flora Nwapa Prize for literature, 2002; Publication:
Fact and Fiction in the Literature of the Nigerian Civil War, Unity Publishing and Research
Company Limited, 200pp, 1991; The Literatures of War, Special Issue of African Languages and
Cultures, SOAS, University of London, Vol.4, No. 1, Wlpp, 1991; Gender issues in Nigeria
Lagos; Vista Books, 138pp, 1996; A companion to the Novel, Lagos; Vista Books, 131pp, 1998;
The Wild Treasure, Junior African Writers Series, Oxford; Heinemann, 1992; Rhythms of Life:
Stories of Modem Nigeria, Karnack House, London, 1992; The Prize, Junior African Writers
Series, Heinemann, 1992; Echoes in the Mind, Foundation, 1996; Rituals and Departures Kanak
House, 1996; The Last of the Strong Ones, Vista Books, 1996; House of Symbols, Oracle Books,
2001; Children of the Eagle, Vista Books, 2002; Alani the Troublemaker and other Stories,
Literamed Publications, 2003; She has contributed to so many books.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling and dancing
Address: c/o St. Luke's Anglican Church, Uga, Aguata Local Government Areas; P.O.Box 3,
Anamabra State.
Telephone: 08033435629; 01-5820323.
Name: EZEILO, Dr Clifford Chukuemezie Okoli

Home Town: Ekwulobia, Aguata Division
Education: Church Missionary Society Central School, Ekwulobia, 1937-44, Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha, 1945-50, Nigerian Railways Technical School, 1950-54, University
of Leeds, England, 1954-60; lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology (later Ahmadu Bello University), Zaria, 1960-64.
Career: appointed senior lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, 1965.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, American Society of Engineering
Education.
Hobbies: draughts
Name: EZEILO, Malachy Okugo

Profession: lawyer
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 22, 1935, Enugu
Education: St Patrick's School, Ogbete, 1945-50, Africa College, Onitsha, 1951-54,
Westminster College, London, 1959-60, Holborn College of Law, London, 1961-63
Career: called to the Bar, Inner Temple, London, 1963; in legal practice, 1964-70, magistrate,
Enugu, 1971, later commissioner of Works and Housing, Anambra State, 1979-82, commissioner
for Works, Anambra State, 1982-83, detained, January-October 1984
Name: EZEILO, Professor Gabriel Chukujekwu

Profession: physician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BS, MSc
Home Town: Nanka
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1949-53, Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology, Ibadan, 1954-56, University College, Ibadan, 1956-61, University of
Rochester, New York, USA, 1966-67.
Career: house officer, Surgery and Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1962,
senior house officer, Medicine, University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, 1963, clinical assistant,
Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow and Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, 1964-65, registrar, Robroyston
Hospital, Glasgow, 1964, lecturer and acting head, Department of Physiology, University of
Zambia, 1967-69, senior lecturer and head, Department of Physiology, University of Zambia,
1969-71, professor and head, Department of Physiology, University of Zambia, 1971-75, also
dean, School of Medicine, University of Zambia, 1973-75, appointed professor and head,
Department of Physiology, University of Nigeria, 1975
Institutional Membership: Association of Physicians of East Africa, Association of Basic
Medical Scientists of Africa
Hobbies: piano playing, cine-photography
Name: EZEILO, Professor James Okoye Chuka

Profession: mathematician, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D
Home Town: Nanka
Education: Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1944-48, University College (now
University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1949-55, Queen's College, University of Cambridge, England,
1955-58.
Career: Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Ibadan, 1958-62; Senior Lecturer, University of
Ibadan, 1962-63; Visiting Lecturer/ Research Associate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
USA, 1963-64; Professor of Mathematics, University of Ibadan 1964-66; Professor and Head,
Department of Mathematics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-67; Chairman, Department of
Mathematics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1967; Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of
Nigeria, 1970-71; Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-78; Vice-Chancellor,
Bayero University, Kano, 1978-79; Director, National Mathematical Center, Abuja, 1988;
Professor of Mathematics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Chairman, Committee of Vice-
Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, 1978-79; Benedict Distinguished Professor of
Mathematics, Carleton College, Minnesota, USA, 1979; National Merit Award Committee,
1979; Board of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic ( Studies, Kuru, since 1983;
Visiting Professor of Mathematics, Howard University, Washington, USA, 1979-80
Institutional Membership: London Mathematical Society; American Mathematical Society;
Science Association of Nigeria; Nigerian Council for Science and Technology, 1970-75;
member/president, Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 1972-74; member/president, Nigerian
Mathematical Association, 1984; foundation fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science;
Member/Charter president, Rotary Club, Nsukka.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, African Academy of Sciences, 1988; fellow,
Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 1988; chairman, Projects Development Agency, 1970-74;
Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1979. Honorary Degrexternal examiner Honorary Doctor
of Science, University of Maiduguri, 1989; Honorary Doctor of Technology, University of
Science and Technology, Akure, 1995; Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1996; fellow, Third World Academy of Sciences, 1986
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 310 Marguerite Cartwright Avenue, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus.
Name: EZEJELUE, Professor Austin Chukwuma

Profession: accountant, educationist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MBA, LLB (Hons)
Home Town: Aba
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1949-56, Prince Commercial Secondary School,
Onitsha, 1957-61, University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1963-67, University of Alberta, Edmonton,
Canada, 1972-74, part-time studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1977-81
Career: assistant lecturer, Accounting, University of Nigeria, 1970, lecturer, 1974, senior
lecturer, 1977, acting head, Department of Accountancy, University of Nigeria, 1978, appointed
professor of Accounting, School of Business Administration, Imo State University, Aba Campus,
June 1981
Institutional Membership: associate member, Nigerian Institute of Management, 1971; Board
of Directors, University of Nigeria Bookshop Ltd, Anambra State Board of Internal Revenue,
external examiner, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, also external examiner, Bayero University,
Kano, University of Benin, Benin, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri and Anambra State College of Education, Awka since 1977
Hobbies: sports, indoor games
Address: 51 Ekenna Avenue, GRA, Aba, Imo State.
Name: EZEKIEL, Akerele Oluwalope

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MPhil
Education: higher studies in Textile Technology (Diploma in Textile Technology, Postgraduate
Diploma in Textile Industries)
Career: appointed managing director. Benol International Management Consultant; Ltd
Address: P.O. Box 336, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: EZEKWE, Chief Godfrey Chukwuemeka

Profession: lawyer
Home Town: Abatete
Education: St Bartholomew's School, Enugu, St Augustine's Church Missionary Society School.
Nkwerre, 1952-57, University of London, England, Inns of Court School of Law, London
Career: called to the Bar, Inner Temple, London; in legal practice, Enugu, also appointed
director, Delta Steel Company Ltd, 1980, appointed High Court Judge, February 1989
Name: EZEKWE, Professor Gordian Obuneme

Profession: mechanical Engineer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD
Home Town: Abagana
Education: St Mark's School, Abagana, 1938-40, St Bartholomew's School, Nimo, 1940-43, St
Patrick's College, Calabar, 1943-47, University College, Ibadan, 1947-50, University College,
Swansea, Wales, 1951-54, King's College, London, 1956-59.
Career: lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Belle University, Zaria, 1959-63, lecturer,
University of Sheffield, England, 1963-64, senior lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1964-66,
senior lecturer and reader, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-73, visiting research fellow,
University of Oxford, England, 1973-74, Professor University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-76,
director of Research Projects Development Institute, Enugu, 1976, appointed minister of Science
and Technology, December 1989.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: poultry keeping
Address: 8 Ridgeway Road, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: EZEKWESILI, Emmanuel Chukwuka

Profession: historian
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA(Hons)
Home Town: Abagana
Education: Church Missionary Society School, Abagana, 1924-26, Church Missionary Society
School, Nkwerre, 1927-28, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, 1930-33, Church
Missionary Society College, Awka, 1934-36, Achimota College, Ghana, 1942-43, University of
Southampton, England, 1945-47. University of London, England, 1948 (Diploma in Education,
1948)
Career: tutor, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, 1940-42, principal, St Augustine's Grammar
School, Nkwerre, 1948-58, education secretary, Anglican Diocese, Owerri, 1959-62. principal,
St Paul's Teacher Training College, Awka, 1963, warden-in-charge, Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall,
University of Ibadan, 1963-66, senior administrative officer, University of Nigeria, 1966, later
chairman, Education Commission, Anambra State, appointed chairman, Civil Service
Commission, Anambra State, 1986
Hobbies: football, lawn tennis
Name: EZEKWESILI, Obiageli K.

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MILD; MPPA
Education: University of Nigeria, 1985; University of Lagos, 1987; Harvard University's School
of Government, 2000
Career: Director Africa, Transparency International; senior Special assistant to the president and
Head, Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit, 1999-2005; Minister of Solid Mineral
Resources, June 2005-2006; Minister of Education, 2006-2007, currently Vice- President,
Africa/Middle East, World Bank.
Name: EZEMA, Dr Paul Ozioko

Profession: scientist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), M Phil, PhD
Home Town: Edem Ani, Nsukka
Education: College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, 1962-65, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1973-76
Career: visiting scientist, Institute for Geophysics, University of Gottingon, Germany, 1979-80,
visiting scientist, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, 1983, senior lecturer and acting head,
Department of Industrial Physics, Anambra State University of Technology, Enugu,
commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Anambra State, 1984-85, commissioner for
Education, Anambra State, 1985
Institutional Membership: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, European Association of
Exploration Geophysicists, American Geophysical Union, Science Association of Nigeria
Name: EZENNA, Chief Tony I.

Career: Chairman/CEO, Orange Drugs Ltd.; member Board of Directors, Guardian Express
Bank for five years; Board of Directors, Transcorp Plc; Board of Directors, Spring Bank Plc,
since 2006; Nigerian American Chambers of Commerce and Industry; British Chambers of
Commerce and Industry; German and Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Telephone: 01-4619570-4, 2623780-7, 2615138.
Name: EZENWA, Augustine

Profession: educationist, trade unionist and politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MEd
Home Town: Abagana
Education: Church Missionary Society Primary School, Aba, Christ the King College, Onitsha,
1943-47, Crawford Institute, Cork, Ireland, 1947-49, National University of Ireland, Dublin,
1949-54, University of Southampton, England, 1954-55 (Certificate of Education), Sorbonne
University, Paris, 1955-56
Career: teacher, St Mary's College, Bitterine Park, South ampton, principal, St Gregory's
College, Lagos, principal, St Patrick's College, Asaba, principal, Dennis Memorial Grammar
School, Onitsha, principal, Christ the King College, Nigerian Parliament, 1964-66, junior
minister, Federal Ministry of Trade, also president, United Nations Committee on Trade and
Development, 1965, later elected national president, Nigerian Union of Teachers, Constituent
Assembly, 1977-78, elected deputy governor, Anambra State, October-December 1983
Institutional Membership: All-Africa Teacher's Organisation, executive member, World
Confederation of Organisations of the Profession, National Commission for UNESCO; former
member, People's Redemption Party, gubernatorial candidate, People's Redemption Party of
Nigeria for Anambra State, 1979, later member, National Party of Nigeria until 1983
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow, Royal College of Preceptors, London; publications:
Growing Up in Nigeria (1957), Teachers in Contemporary Nigerian Society (Fourth Dimension);
Hobbies: Reading, writing, cultural societies
Name: EZENWE, Dr Uka Iwuchukwu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, M Litt, PhD
Home Town: Umuchu
Education: Church Missionary Society (CMS) School, Umuchu, later CMS School, Achina,
1947-54, St Cyprian's School, Nsukka, St Mark's School, Nibo-Nise, University of Ghana,
Accra, 1965-68, 1968-70, University of St Andrew's, Scotland, 1970-71,1971-73; lecturer,
Career: appointed senior lecturer, Economics, Ahmadu Bello University, 1978
Institutional Membership: International Economic Association, Canadian Economics
Association, trade policy adviser, UNECA, Addis Ababa, 1980-81, Nigerian Society of
International Affairs
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: ECOWAS and the Economic Integration of West Africa
(Christopher Hurst, 1985)
Hobbies: games, photography, squash
Address: Residential Area F160, Ahmadu Bello University Campus, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna
State
Name: EZENWE, Professor Uka Iwuchukwu

Profession: economist, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Litt., Ph.D
Education: CMS School, Umuchu and later CMS School, Achima, 1947-54; St. Cyprian's
School, Nsukka; St. Mark's College, NiboNise, University of Ghana, Accra, 1965-68, 1968-70;
University of St Andrew's, Scotland, 1970-71, 1971-73.
Career: Lecturer in Economics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-78; senior Lecturer,
assistant professor Economics, 1978-84; professor International Economics, 1984; former Board
member Anambra River Basin and Rural Development Authority; Trade Policy Adviser,
UNECA, Addis Ababa, 1980-81, Board of the National Directorate of Employment; Former
Dean, Faculty of Arts and social Scineces, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; presently Director
Research & Market Development, Securities & Exchange Commission
Institutional Membership: member International Economics Association, 1977; Canadian
Economic Association, Society for International Development, 1985; International Industrial
Relations Association, Nigerian Society of International Affairs
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria;
Publication: ECOWAS And The Economic Integration of West Africa, London, C. Hurst, 1983;
and over 45 articles on economics in national and international learned journals
Hobbies: photography, reading, squash
Name: EZENWELU, Emmanuel Chuks Esmund

Home Town: Nnobi
Education: St Teresa's College, Nsukka, 1965-71, North East College of Arts and Science,
Maiduguri, 1974-76, University of Lagos, 1976-79
Career: news editor, Nigerian Television, Yola, 1979-80, appointed editor, Weekly Trumpet
newspaper, August 1981
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Address: 4 Inyi Street, Achalla Layout, Enugu
Name: EZENWOKO, Hilary Israel Ubani

Home Town: Amuzu Umuacha
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, 1931-37, Christ the King College, Onitsha, 1938-41
Career: joined Nigeria Railway Corporation, 1942-78, elected member, Imo State House of
Assembly, 1979-83
Hobbies: hunting
Address: 7 Ulasi Road, Aba, Imo State, Nigeria.
Name: EZENYIRIOHA, Chief (Dr.) Michael Sunday Ajala

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FMCOG, FIGS
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 12, 1944; Achi
Home Town: Umumba Village; Oji River LGA
Education: Emmanuel Church Enugu-Agu Achi, 1950-52; Christ Church Isikwe, 1953-57;
Methodist College Uzuakoli, 1958-64; University of Ibadan, 1965-1970; 1974; University of
Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, as part of Nigerian Post GraduateMedical College; University
of South Manchester,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1983
Career: Director Medical Services, Enugu State, 1991-93; Medical Director/ceo.Julius
Ezenyirioha Memorial Hospital, Abakpa, currently, mem. University of Nigeria Teaching
Hospital Board of Management, 1991-93; Enugu State University of Technology, Medical
School Abakaliki Board of Management, 1991-93
Institutional Membership: Trustees, Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), Enugu State;
Treasurer, Enugu Guild of Medical Director's; Past president Rotary Club of New Haven, Enugu,
Enugu-State
Recognitions & Achievements: Eze-Afo-Julu of Achi
Hobbies: Reading books, and writing Professional articles
Address: Plot 113, Nike Co-operative Layout, Abokpa Nike, Enugu State.
Name: EZEOBI, Chief Theodore Anachunu

Education: Government College Umuahia; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Nigerian Law
School.
Career: Called to the Bar, 1971; Company Secretary/assistant Legal Adviser, Standard Bank of
Nigeria; Legal Counsel, GCM Ongiuke, 1979-82; Principal Partner, Ezeobi and Co, since 1982
Institutional Membership: member International Bar Association; Asia Pacific Lawyers
Association; Nigerian Bar Association
Recognitions & Achievements: SAN, 2001
Hobbies: Reading; writing; sports
Name: EZEOKE, Hon. Edwin Ume

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., LL.M.BL
Home Town: Amichi, Nnewi
Education: St. Eugenia's School, Amichi, 1943-51; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1952-56;
North-Western Polytechnic, London, 1960-62; Council of Legal Education, London, 1961-63;
Holborn College, London, United Kingdom, 1962-66; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1971.
Career: Private Legal Practice, since 1971; Speaker, House of Representatives, Lagos, 1979-83;
Self Exile, 1983; Former member Board of Trustees, Peoples Democratic Party; Co-founder,
United Nigerian Peoples Party; Presidential Aspirant, 2003; former Legal Adviser, Nigerian
Peoples Party, Nnewi Branch, Presidential Aspirant on the platform of All Nigerian Peoples
Party, 2003 elections; Vice-Presidential candidate to Maj. Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) on the
platform of All Nigerian Peoples Party in the 2007 General Elections; presently chairman of All
Nigerian Peoples Party
Recognition & Achievements: member National Republican Convention, United Nations
Congress Party; G.34; defunct Nigerian Peoples Party, 1978-83; Peoples Club of Nigeria
Hobbies: football, tennis, athletics
Name: EZEOKE, Professor Alexius Chibuke James

Profession: medical practitioner, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M. Tech, Ph.D, M.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 17, 1939; Aba
Home Town: Amichi; Nnewi South LGA
Education: Christ The King School, Aba, 1944-52; St. Patrick's College Ikot Arisa Calabar,
1953-57; National University of Ireland, 1962-65; Brunei University, Oxbridge Middlsex, 1971-
72; Westminster Medical School, University of London, 1972-75; E.C.F.M.G. USA, July, 1979
Career: Research assistant, Institute of Clinical Research, Middlesex Hospital, Medical School,
London, 1965-69; Research assistant, Westminster Medical School, London, 1969-71; Director
Clinical Services, 1982-83; senior Lecturer/Consultant; acting Head of Department, University
of Calabar Teaching Hospital/University of Calabar; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital;
professor/Consultant, Chemical Pathology/Head, Department/Senior Lecturer, 1983-87;
Consultant, Laboratory Medicine, Qatif Central Hospital, K.S. A., 1991-95;
professor/Consultant, Laboratory Medicine and Head of Department, University of Nigeria
Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 1987; Medical Adviser, Management Committee, Amichi
Community Hospital, Nnewi Local Government
Institutional Membership: Institute of Biology, England, 1968; Association of Clinical
Biochemists, London, 1970; British Society for Immunology, 1971; New York Academy of
Science, 1982; Nigeria Society for Immunology, 1983; Nigerian Society of Parabiology, 1982;
Nigerian Medical Association, 1979; Association of Medical Consultants, 1984; chairman
Amichi Development Union, Enugu Branch, since 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: Staff Adviser, University of Nigeria Medical Students
Association, since 1988; Staff Adviser, Federation of Catholic Medical Students Association;
Sub-Council, Knights of St. Mulumba, Uwani Enugu, since 1998; Staff Adviser, Medical
Research and Humanitarian Society
Hobbies: lawn/ table tennis, music-jazz, classical, walking and reading
Address: 11, Amodu Street, Independence Layout, Enugu
Name: EZEPUE, Chief (Professor) Michael Chukwudi

Profession: university teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 1, 1940; Kafanchan
Home Town: Ogidi, Idemili North
Education: Government College, Ibadan, 1952-57; Catholic Schools, Bukuru, & Jos, 1943-49;
Ijero Baptist School, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1950-51; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1962-66;
University of Manchester, England, 1975-79.
Career: Barclays Bank Limited, Jos, 1958-60; Survey Assistant, ministry of Town Planning,
Enugu, 1960-61; Clerical Officer, Ministry of Works, Enugu, 1960-61; Survey assistant,
Ministry of Town Planning, Enugu, 1961-62; Field Geologist, Federal Ministry of Mines and
Power (Geology Survey Division), 1966-70; University Lecturer, Geology, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, since 1971; Field Geologist, Federal Ministry of Mines and Power, Enugu &
Kaduna 1966-70; senior Lecturer 1982-93; assoc. Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, 1991-93,
Professor of Geology, since 2000; Head, Department of Geology, 2001; visiting Professor of
Geology, Delta State University, since 2004; member Department Consultancy Committee, since
1984; National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel for Physical Sciences, 1990;
Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Mineralogical Society of Great Britain; Faculty of
Engineering, Appraisal Committee, 1991-93; Faculty of Education, Appraisal Committee, 1991-
93; International Biographical Centre Advisory Council, Cambridge, England, since 2001;
University Senate, since 1993; University of Nigeria Representative on the Councils of National
University Commission, since 2001. chairman Examination Malpractices Investigation Panel,
Civil Engineering Department, (Course CE 321), 1987; Faculty representative, Senate Research
Grants Committee, 1991-2002; Faculty of Physical Sciences Future Development Committee,
1982-83; Departmental Postgraduate Committee, 1981-2002; Departmental Consultancy
Committee, 1998-2002
Institutional Membership: Senior Staff Club, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,Catholic Men
Organisation, St Peters Catholic Church, U.N.N since 1985
Recognitions & Achievements: Federal Government Scholar, 1962-66; Best Graduating
Student in Department of Geology, 1966; Publication:Petrography of dyke rocks from the
Mananguzi Complex, Zimbabwe Nigeria J.Minister and Geol. 18(1): 37-41, 1981; Feldspars and
nephelines from Marangudzi dyke rocks, Zimbabwe, Nig. J. Minister and Geol. 26 (1), 133-43,
1990; The geologic setting of Pb-Zn deposits at Isiagu S.E. Nigeria J.Afr. Earth Sci. V. 2No.
1:97-101, 1984; The Mineralogy and Geochemistry of epithermal PbS and FeCO samples from
Isiagu, SE: Nigeria J. Minister Geol. 22: 137-141, 1985; Composition of Pyroxens from basalt
dykes of the Manangudzi Complex, Simbabwe Nig. J. Min and Geol.27( 1): 9-15, 1992;
Geochemistry of Micas and Olivine from Marangudzi alkaline Olivine basalt-phonolite Suite,
Zimbabwe Nig. J. Min and Geol. 28.(2)339-344. 1992; Chemical Composition and Paragenesis
of amphiboles of the dyke Suite from Marangudzi alkaline igneous ring complex, imbabwe Nig.
J. Minister and Geol. 28(2): 241-28, 1992; Petrography and Petrochmistry of igneous sills in the
Isiagu lead-zinc Sulphide District, E. Nigeria, Nig. J. Minister Geol. 28 (2): 345-351, 1992;
Geology and Petrology of the Okpokwu gabbroic intrusive, S.W. Benue through, Nigeria. Nig. J.
Min and Geol. 29 (2): 159-165, 1993; and Co-authors to so many books; Nwachinemelu, of
Ogidi, 1997
Hobbies: table tennis, football, athletics, cricket, enthusiast, watching war films, wrestling,
listening to music
Address: 5, Ezenweze Close, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State or Ntukwulu Village,
Uru-Ogidi, Idemili North lga.
Name: EZETAH, Sir (Chief) Anse Agu (Ezetamadi)

Profession: legal practitioner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, BL, MILD
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 20, 1960; Kano
Home Town: Eziachi; Orlu LGA
Education: Holy Cross, Eziachi, 1966-71; Bishop Shanahan College, 1972-76; Gaya
Government Secondary School, Kano; Federal Government College, Kano; University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, 1979-83; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1983-84; University of Lagos, 1996-97
Career: member Imo State Advisory Committee for the creation of New Local Government
Areas; Board, Lake Insurance Company; member Presidential visitation Panel to Federal
Polytechnic, Oko; Selected by World Bank, Harvard University, Yale University and Lex Mundi
to represent the position of the Law in their Universal Project, Trustee of Atiku for president Imo
State; NPP
Institutional Membership: member International Bars Association; Rotary International Waje;
National Progress Party; president Youth Movement, Kano, 1978-83; Peoples Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Order of Knight of Saint, John International; Agubata of Ogbor
Isiala Mbano, Agu-Ukwu of Eziachi; Publ: Liberal Interpretation Series; Lis 1 to 3 on
Constitutional Law; Evidence Land and Civil Procedure Law
Hobbies: Reading, movies, music and writing
Address: Agu Exetah's Plasce, Duruaku Exiachi, Orlu, Imo State.
Telephone: 08033337372; 01-4547565
Name: EZEUKWU, Sir Joel Nnaemeka

Profession: retired civil servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, KSC, FIB, MAN
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 2, 1932; Ozubulu
Home Town: Ekwusigo
Education: C.M.S. Central School; Ekwulawbia, 1930-4; C.M.S. Central School, Amawbia,
1942 - 1943; C,M,S. Central School; Ufuma, 1944; Dennis memorial Grammar School; Onitsha,
1945-50; St. Mark's (T.T.C) College, Awaka, 1951-52; University of Nigeria, 1960-63
Career: St. Andrew's (Anglican School, Warri 1953; St. Augstine's Grammar School, Nkwerre
1954-55; Dennis Memorial Grammar School. Onitsha, 1956-1960; Anglican Grammar School,
Oraukwu, 1960-63; Principal, Independence High School, Ikot Ekpene (on secondment), 1964-
66; Principal Eastern Commercial Secondary School; Aba (secondment) 1967-71; Principal,
National High School; Arondizuogu 1972; Principal, Girl's School; Awaka-Etiti, 1973 Principal,
Community Secondary School, Okija, 1973-76; Principal, Boys Secondary School, Agulu, 1976-
83; Principal Dennis Grammar School, Onitsha, 1983-89; president All Nigeria Conference of
Principals of Secondary Schools, Anambra State, 1982-89; L.G Election Tribunal, Anambra
State, 1992; member West African Examinations Council, Anambra State, 1982-89
Institutional Membership: fellow Institute of Business Managers and Administrators, 1996
Recognitions & Achievements: Charter chairman Kiwanis Club of Onitsha, 1986-88 Knight of
the Order of St. Christopher (Ksc) 1992; e-chairman Anambra State; Primary Education Board,
1994-1998; Onune-Kwuluora of Urum, Awka North L.G.A., Anambra State, 1996
Hobbies: Reading, travelling and charitable venture
Address: 3, Okechukwu Lane off Chukwura Lane Inland Town, P.O.Box 5231, Onitsha
Name: EZIGBO, Emmanuel Okafor

Home Town: Ikenanzizi, Etiti LGA
Education: Christ the King School, Aba, St Charles College, Onitsha, University of Manchester,
England, Centre for Development Economics, Williams College, USA (Diploma in Statistics)
Career: joined Imo State Civil Service, later appointed permanent secretary, Economic
Department, Cabinet Office, Imo State, also director, Africa Continental Bank
Name: EZIGBO, Sir Christian

Profession: company executive
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 24, 1936, Nanka
Home Town: Nanka; Orumba North LGA
Education: St. Mark's Primary School, Gboko, 1946-48; St. James Primary School, Nanka,
1950-53; Merchant of Light School, Oba, 1954-59; St. Augustine's Grammar School, 1959-60;
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-65
Career: Area Sales Manager, Golden Guinea Breweries, Umuahia, 1965-72; Managing Director
Jefrics Nigeria Ltd., since 1973; chairman Synod 2001, Local Planning Committee for Awka
Diocese, Church of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: member Eminent Anglican resource group; Gideons International,
1996
Hobbies: Reading, walking, gardening
Name: EZIKPE, Chief Anagha Ezeogo

Home Town: Abriba
Education: Church of Scotland Mission School, Abiriba, 1940-46; Hope Waddell Training
Institute, Calabar, 1947-50; Northern Polytechnic London, 1956-57; Royal College of Surgeons,
Ireland, 1957-63
Career: Senior Medi Aloma Medical Services Ltd. Umuahia, since 1970; chairman/Managing
Director Aloma Multiple Products Ltd. Aba, since 1980; Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate,
Peoples Democratic Party, Abia State, 1998
Institutional Membership: British Medical Association; British Institute of Embalmers;
National Party of Nigeria, 1983; Peoples Democratic Party
Recognitions & Achievements: Eze Ogo Amanta Abiriba, Nwadem Abriba, Nkpuruoma
Isingwu, Ezienyi Humbauzo
Name: EZIKPE, Dr. Jonah N.

Profession: banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Abriba; Ohafia LGA
Education: Presbyterian Elementary School, Abriba; Enuda Secondary School, Abriba, 1965-
66; Wilcox Memorial Grammar School, Aba, 1970-72; University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nebraska, USA, 1974-81.
Career: Inventory Clerk, University of Nebraska, Inventory Department, 1974-81; Research/
Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska, 1978-81;Business Proprietorship, 1966-74;
Lecturer, Financial Management and Financial Behaviour and Capital Market Equilibrium
Conditions, University of Nigeria; member Board of Directors, International Bank for West
Africa Ltd. 1984-90; member Treasurer PEta Sigma U.S.A, 1974; Abia State Economic
Advisory Council, since 1995; Elders Committee, Abia State Development Organisation (Lagos
Chapter); Senate mem, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1989-90; Associate Dean, Faculty of
Business Admin, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1990-92; Executive Director NAL
Merchant Bank.Plc, 1993-94; acting Managing Director/CEO June-October 1994; Deputy
Managing Director September-December 1995; Managing Director/ceo, Manny Bank Plc,
Nigeria, since August 26, 1996
Institutional Membership: assistant Secretary Abriba Student Union, 1970
Recognitions & Achievements: Students Regents Scholarship, University of Nebraska, 1974-
76; Certificate of Academic Excellence, University of Nebraska, 1976; Remained in the Dean's
List during Post-Graduate Programme, 1977-81; Awarded High Pass in Ph.D Qualifying
Examination, 1979
Hobbies: soccer, camping, reading, travelling
Address: 304A Jide Oki Street, Victoria Island, P.O. Box 53657, Falomo-Ikoyi Lagos
Name: EZOEM, Dr. Ignatius Nwanze
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 28, 1961; Jos
Home Town: Idumu-Ogo; Aniocha North LGA
Education: Diei Primary School. Idumu Ogo, Delta State, 1967-73; Martin College, Issele-Uku,
Delta State, 1974-79; University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 1982-88; University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 1991-95
Career: Teacher, Nwalo Primary School, Aninwalo, 1979-82; Teacher, Esan Grammar School,
Uromi, 1988-89; Lecturer, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, since
1989; Facilitator, National Population Census, 1991; Supervisor, National Electoral
Commission, 1992; Supervisor, National Electoral Commission, 1993
Institutional Membership: member Counselling Association of Nigeria; National Financial
Secretary Nigerian College of Education Games Association; chairman College of Education
Academic Union; vice-president. Lions Club International; Asaba Lions Club Phase Two, since
1991; Umuibe Social Club of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Postgraduate Student in Guidance and Counselling, Delta
Clinic, Port Harcourt, 1964-70; chairman/Medical Director University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1995;
Publ: Teacher, Education, Kmensuo Publishers Onitsha, 1996; Guidance and Counselling (An
Introduction) Tivolick Publishers, Lagos, 1998
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, soccer
Address: Umudiei Quarters, Idumu-Ogo Town, via Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Lga., Delta
State.
Name: FABIYI, Professor Akinyele

Profession: Virologist
Education: Holy Cross School, Lagos, St Gregory's College, Ikoyi, Lagos, Syracuse University,
Syracuse, New York, USA, 1948-52, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA, 1952-53,
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA, 1953-54, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1954-58
Career: Research fellow, Research Department, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 1954-
58, research fellow, Department of Epidemiology and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh,
fellow, The Rockefeller Foundation Virus Laboratories, Research Institute for Medical Research,
New York, 1958-59, visiting fellow, The Rockefeller Foundation Virus Laboratory, Belem,
Brazil, and Trinidad Regional Virus Laboratory, January-May 1959, scientific officer (research
virologist), The West African Council for Medical Research, Yaba, Nigeria, 1959-61, research
associate, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Centre, 1961-62, instructor,
Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1962-64, assistant professor, Georgetown
University School of Medicine, Washington, 1965-68, research associate professor, Department
of Neurology, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and co-head, Laboratory of Neurovirology,
1968-70, appointed research professor, 1970 and director, Virology, Virus Research Laboratory,
University of Ibadan, 1971, also consultant virologist, University College Hospital, Ibadan, May
1971
Institutional Membership: Medical Research Council of Nigeria since January 1973, World
Health Organization Expert Advisory Panel on Virus Diseases since 1974; American Association
for the Advancement of Science, the Nigerian Cardiac Society, The Association of Pathologists
of Nigeria, West African Association of Pathologists, Science Association of Nigeria, The
Teratology Society, American Association of Immunologists, Nigerian Society of Immunology,
American Society for Microbiology.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, New York Academy of Sciences, fellow, Royal Society
of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, fellow, The American Academy of Microbiology; fellow,
Nigerian Academy of Science, fellow, Science Association of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Soccer, reading
Name: FABIYI, Evangelist Ebenezer Oluremilekun (a.k.a. Ebenezer Obey)

Profession: Artiste, musician, evangelist, company administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 3, 1942; Lagos
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Methodist Primary School, Idogo, Ogun State, 1948-54; Methodist Secondary
Modern School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 1955-58.
Career: Worked as a Clerk after his Secondary education, joined the Fatai Rolling Dollars Band
as a Professioinal, Jonex Band as an Instrumentalist called Idigbo; Formed his own
band,1964;Ordained an Evangelist, April 3,1992; Super Star Juju Musician, released different
albums for 30 years; member Board of Directors, Decca West Africa Limited (now Afrodisia
Limited); Director Afrodisia Limited; former Executive chairman Performing Musicians
Association of Nigeria; General Overseer, Ebenezer Obey Evangelistic Ministries/Decross
Gospel Mission, since 1992; Co-ordinator, Gospel Partners International, since 1993;
chairman/ceo., Obey Group of Companies, since 1996; Decross Nigeria Limited; Founder, Rock
Newlife Centre, Conference/Holiday Resort Centre, 1990; organiser, Return to Africa '89,
Gospel Music Concert; Maranatha Community Church, California; Stage Vision Still Alive,
Gospel Music Concert, Maranatha International Network, California, USA, 1990; chairman
Board, Nigerian Copyright Commission since September, 2002
Institutional Membership: National Association of Recording Industries, Performing
Musicians Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Copyright Council, Manufacturers Association;
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: The Legend's Own Story - Chief Commander
Ebenezer Obey, Paperback Publishers Limited, Ibadan, 1972; Island Club, Lagos; Yoruba Tennis
Club; Country Club; Ikeja Club; Egba Young Star, Abeokuta, Best Performer, Montreaux Jazz
Festival, Canada, 1984; Most Distinguished Citizen Award, 1998; Performing Musician
Association of Nigeria Evergreen Award, 1989; Doctorate Degree, 1991; Member of the Order
of the Federal Republic, 1987; One hundred and fifty music albums, Amuludun of Egbaland,
1970; Amuludun of Okene, 1990.
Hobbies: Music, reading, meeting/making people happy
Address: 9, Adolphus Davies Street, off Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos
Name: FABIYI, Professor (Chief) Yakub Layiwola

Profession: Lecturer, administrator, agricultural economist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MSc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 7, 1939; Araromi-Owu
Home Town: Ikirun
Education: Ebenezer African School, Araromi-Owu 1947-52; St. Peters Primary School, Orile
Owu, 1953; Mapo Day School, Ibadan, 1954; Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, 1956-62; University of
Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1963-69; University of Wisconsin, Madison,
USA, 1970-74.
Career: Agric assistant Ministry of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Ibadan, 1963; assistant
Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife), Ile-Ife, 1969; Lecturer II,
Obafemi Awolowo University, 1974-79; Visiting professor University of Wisconsin, Madison,
USA, 1977; senior Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1979-83; assistant professor
Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1983-85; professor Agricultural
Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985; Visiting professor Purdue University, West
Lafayette, USA, 1986; Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, 1987
Institutional Membership: American Association of Agricultural Economists, Nigerian
Association of Agricultural Economist, Nigerian Economic Society, Rural Sociological
Association of Nigeria and Fisheries Society of Nigeria, International Association for Rural
Sociology, since 1980;
Recognitions & Achievements: Parakoyi of Ikirun Land, 1994, University of Ife Elite Club,
president 1968-69
Hobbies: Gardening
Address: Ile Bale Oke- Afo, Ikirun, Osun State.
Name: FABUNMI, Adebisi

Profession: Graphic artist, painter, sculptor, textile artist
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1945; Takoradi, Ghana
Career: Worked with Duro Ladipo Theatre, Oshogbo, 1962-64; painted backdrops and acted for
the Yoruba Opera Company's European tour, 1964; Curator, Museum of Popular Art, Oshogbo,
1964-66; Curator, Museum of Antiquities, Oshogbo, 1967-73; Artist-in-Residence, Iwalewa-
Haus, Bayreuth, Germany, 1989.
Recognitions & Achievements: Creative Works: Mbari Mbayo, Oshogbo, 1966; Goethe
Institute, 1967; Mbari Mbayo Gallery, Lagos, 1968; Paa-ya-Paa Arts Centre, Nairobi, Kenya,
1976; Bisi Fabunmi Retrospective, 1964-89; Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany, 1989.
Name: FABUNMI, Chief Dr Michael Ajayi

Profession: Administrator, historian
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 3, 1906; Ile-Ife
Education: St Philip's School, Aiyetoro, Ile-Ife, 1912-17, Ibadan Grammar School, 1918-20,
Roman Catholic Teacher Training College, 1921-23, Local Government Course, England,
March-August 1950
Career: Teacher, Catholic Training College, Oke-Are, Ibadan, 1924-27, senior tutor, St
Gregory's College, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1928, stenographer, UAC Ltd, 1929, clerk, Agricultural
Department, 1930-41, assistant chief clerk, Western Region, 1942-47, chief clerk, Eastern
Region, 1948-50, secretary, Ife Divisional Council, 1951-60, private secretary to the Oni of Ife,
1948, 1953, 1957, 1958, president, General Union of Local Government Staffs, Western Region,
1958, secretary, Ife Town Planning Authority, 1961-63
Institutional Membership: research associate, Institute of African Studies, University of Ife,
1968, Commission of Antiquities, president, Ife Grade 'B' Customary Court, March 1972
Recognitions & Achievements: Atunobase of Ife, 1965; Order of the Niger, 1964; Queen's
Coronation Medal, June 1953, Order of the British Empire, January 1961; awarded honorary D
Litt, University of Ife, December 1976; publications: Ife Shrines (University of Ife Press, Ile-Ife),
Yoruba Idioms (Pilgrim Books Ltd, Lagos), Ayajo-Ijinle Ohun Ife (Onibonoje, Ibadan), A
Traditional History of Ife (King's Press, Ile-Ife)
Hobbies: Football, tennis
Address: 8 Ogbon Oya Street, Ile-Ife, Oyo State
Name: FABUNMI, Dr Jonathan Olufumsu

Profession: Lawyer
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Baptist Boys' High School, Abeokuta, 1956-60, College of Law, London, 1963-66,
University College, London, 1966-67, Nigerian Law School, 1967-68, University of
Birmingham, England, 1969-71
Career: Called to the Bar, Inner Temple, London, 1967, called to the Bar, Supreme Court of
Nigeria, 1968; appointed senior lecturer, Business Law, University of Ife
Hobbies: Football
Address: House L48, Road 7, Senior Staff Quarters, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Oyo
State.
Name: FABUNMI, Ambassador (Dr) Lawrence Apalara

Education: St. Peter's School, Lagos, 1935-38; Christ Church Cathedral School, Lagos, 1939-
40; Boy's High School, Ondo, 1940-44; Hope College, Holland Michigan, USA, 1952; London
School of Economics and Political Science, London, 1957
Career: Education Department, Headquarters (Administration) Civil Services of Nigeria, Lagos,
1945-48; Research assistant, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1958; assistant
Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (External Affairs), Federal Government of Nigeria; 1958-61;
Part Time Lecturer, International Affairs (Extra Moral Studies Department), University College
of Ibadan, 1958-61; acting senior assistant Secretary Head of International Division, (Ministry of
External Affairs), Federal Government of Nigeria, February 1961; United Nations Secretary First
Political Affairs Officer (P4) 1961-63; First Director - General Nigerian Institute of International
Affairs, Lagos, 1963-71; Head, Policy Planning Unit, Director International Organisations
Department and Director America Depart-ment, Headquarters, Ministry of External Affairs,
1972-73; Director Consular and Legal Affairs Department, Ministry of External Affairs, 1976-
79; Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia. 1973-76; Ambas-sador of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria to the Representative of Poland, with Concurrent Accreditation to Hungry and
Czechoslovakia, 1979-82; Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of
Turkey, 1982-84; Governing Council. University of Maiduguri, 1990-92; Special Committee on
Nigerian Coastal Erosion (SCONCE), since 1994; Family United, since 1992: chairman
Administrative Advisory Board of Law, Women and Development Centre Lagos, since 1998
Institutional Membership: Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, 1953; senior Civil
Service Association of Nigeria; The Contemporary Society of Nigeria Society; Athletic Club:
London University Cross-Country Team (Athletics); Executive member United Nations
Association of Nigeria, 1966; president Nigeria Chapter of Society for International
Development; chairman Board of Trustees Victoria Island and Ikoyi Residents Association, since
1993; Philosophy Club; Arcadian Fraternity: International Relations Club; Secretary General,
Nigerian Union of Great Britain and Ireland; president African Society, London School of
Economics and Political Science.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: The Sudan in Anglo-Egyptian Relations, Published by
Longman's Green and Co. London, 1960.
Hobbies: Travelling and sports
Address: 26, Festival Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Name: FABUNMI, Professor Jonathan Olufunso

Profession: Lawyer, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., LL.M., BL, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 6, 1942, Owu, Abeokuta
Home Town: Abeokuta, Egba North LGA
Education: Abeokuta Boys' School, Abeokuta; 1950-1955,Baptist Boys' High School,
Abeokuta, 1956-60; College of Law, Lame, London, 1963-66; University College, London,
1966-67; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1967-68; University of Birmingham, England, 1969-71;
Called to the Bar, Inner Temple, London, 1963-1967; Nigerian Bar, 1968.
Career: Clerical Officer, Ministry of local Governmnent Western Region Civil Service, 1960-
62; Lecturer, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1972-75; senior Lecturer, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1976-
80; Head, Department of Business Law, 1978-1983; visiting professor/Foundation Dean, Faculty
of Law, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, 1983-84; Visiting Scholar, Harvard
Law School, Cambridge, 1984; visiting Scholar, Maxi-Plack Institute for Foreign And Private
International Law, Hamburg, West Germany, 1985; professor Business Law, University of Ife,
Ile-Ife, since 1981; Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1985; director National
Fertilizers Company Nigeria, 1991-93.
Institutional Membership: African Law Association, 1984; Associate Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators, London, 1986; Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Association of University Law
Teachers, Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, 1985-89; Petroleum and Mineral
Law Society, U.K, ICC Institute of International Business Law Practice, Paris, African Law
Association, Germany
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Equity and Trusts in Nigeria, University of Ife Press,
1986.
Hobbies: Reading, football, table-tennis, writing
Address: 5, Olufemi Akinsanya Street, off Idi-Oro St, Abeokuta/Lagos Road, Abeokuta.
Name: FADAHUNSI, Chief Samuel Olatunde

Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.Sc.FICE, FNSE, FNIVS, FIWEM
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: John's School, Ilaro Ilesha, Osun State, 1927-36; Government College, Ibadan,
1937-42; Higher College, Yaba, 1943-46; Battersea Polytechnic, University of London, 1948-51;
Road Research Institute, Harmondsworth, London, 1957-58.
Career: Engineer Grade IV, Nigeria Public Works Department, 1947-54; Executive Engineer
Grade II, City Engineers, Material Engineers, Ibadan, 1954-60; Chief Water Engineer , defunct
Western Region, Ibadan, 1960-63; Deputy ceo. Executive Development Board (now LSDPC),
Lagos, 1963-65, 1965-72; Principal Partner/Managing Director Comprehensive Engineering
Consultants, Lagos, since 1972; chairman Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Limited;
Founder, S.O. Fadahunsi (Housing) Foundation, since 1999
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Institute of Civil Engineers, Great Britain, Nigerian Society
of Engineers, Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Valuers; member Institute of Water Engineers
and Scientists, United Kingdom, Lagos Sports Council, 1963-68, Caretaker Committee, Lagos
City Council, 1966-70; International Arbitration Panel for Construction of Asejire Dam, 1970;
United Nations Panel of Experts on Housing Finance, 1970; Board of Governors, Yaba College
of Technology, 1972-75; Institute of Directors, Board, National Electric Power Authority; former
chairman Oshogbo Steel Rolling Mill Company Limited; chairman Inter-Ministerial Panel for
Formation of Western Nigeria Water Corporation, 1961, Ibadan/Lagos Branches, West African
Joint Group of Professional Engineers, 1968-69; International Research Council of Nigeria,
1971-74; Wemabod Estates, 1973-75; chairman Federal Housing Authority, 1976-79
President Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1967-70; president Council of Registered Engineers of
Nigeria, 1977-86; commissioner Nigerian Boy Scouts Movement, 1965; life member,
Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Island Club, Lagos; Metropolitan Club, Lagos; Apapa Club,
Lagos; Lions Club, Lagos; honorary life member, Apapa Boat Club, Lagos, Certificate of
Honour, Boy Scouts Movement of Nigeria; Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1982.
Address: Plot 1682, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: FADAHUNSI, Dr. Isaac Olusanya

Profession: Historian, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., MP A, Ph.D
Home Town: Ilashe
Education: St. Paul's School, Ilashe, 1945-51; St. Luke's College, Ibadan, 1955-58; University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-64; Institute of Administration, University of Ife (now Obafemi
Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1967-69; Kent State University, Ohio, USA, 1969-72; Institute of
Public Service, University of Connecticut, Hartford, USA, 1978.
Career: Teacher, various Primary and Secondary Schools, Western Nigeria, 1954-67; Graduate
Assistant, Kent State University, 1969-70; Teaching Fellow, Kent State University, 1970-71;
Lecturer, Department of Politics, Ithaca College, New York, USA, 1972-73; Visiting Lecturer,
Center for African Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1973; Lecturer, Department of
Black Studies, Herbert Lehman College, City University of New York, USA, 1973-76;
Administrative Officer, Federal Ministry of Education, Lagos, 1976-79; Management Consultant
Grade 1, Centre for Management Development, Lagos, 1979-81; Director, Management Services
Department, Lagos, 1981-87; Director, Department of Research, Publications and Library
Services, Lagos, 1987; member of Senate, Lehman College, University of New York, 1974-76;
Inter-Ministerial Economic Delegation to Poland, 1977; secretary/member, Panel on Building
Projects, Federal Ministry of Education, 1978; Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the activities
of Federal Electoral Commission, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Associate Member, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria;
Nigerian Institute of Management; Nigerian Association for Public Administration and
Management; member of Council, Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria; president,
African Association for Management, Casablanca, Morocco.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ford Foundation Fellowship Award, 1967.
Address: 6A, Adeola Adeleye Street, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Name: FADAHUNSI, Professor Harvest Olufemi

Profession: Physician, paediatrician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.B, ChB, FRCP, FNPMC, FWACP
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 23, 1930; Ilesa
Home Town: Ilesa
Education: Methodist School, Otapete, Ilesa, 1936-41; Ilesa Grammar School, 1942-47;
University of St Andrews Scotland, 1951-57
Career: Medical Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1958-59; Medical Officer,
Federal Medical Service, 1959-63; Pediatrics Registrar, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
1963-65; Post Graduate Training Appointments, British Teaching Hospital; Great Ormond
Hospital for Sick Children, London, 1961-63; senior fellow Department of Pediatrics Cardiology
University of Toronto Canada, 1973-74; professor Pediatrics, University of Lagos, 1970-90.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians, London; Nigerian Medical
Association, since 1958; Paediatric Association of Nigeria, since, 1970; International Paediatric
Association, since 1974; Ikoyi Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, 1975; West
African College of Physician, 1976; Publication: Several papers in Medical Journals on
Cardiology in Children.
Hobbies: Gardening and photography
Address: 2, Fadahunsi Avenue, Imo, Ilesa
E-mail: olufemifadahunsi@HYPERLINK "http://hotmail.com"hotmail.com
Name: FADAHUNSI, Tolutope

Profession: Lawyer, banker, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LL.M, MBA
Education: Earned Masters Degrees in Law and Business Administration; trained at Citibank
School of Banking, New York and Ireland Development Corporation, UK; Lagos Business
School
Career: Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Ife; State Counsel, Lagos State Ministry of
Justice; Group Legal Counsel, Ondo State Investment Holding Company; Senior Manager in
Legal and Company Secretarial Services; Credit Administrator; Loan Recovery and Review;
Business Development and General Management; Omega Bank Plc for over 18 years; Executive
director Spring Bank Plc, since 2006
Institutional Membership: Board, Audit Committee of Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc; Nigerian Bar
Association; The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
Recognitions & Achievements: Senior member of the CIBN
Address: 143, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, P.O. Box 53174, Falomo, Ikoyi,
Lagos.
Telephone: 01-4619570-4, 2623780-7, 2615138.
Name: FADAIRO, Chief Olu

Home Town: Shagamu
Career: advertisement manager, Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd, 1960-68, marketing manager,
1968-70, assistant chief executive,Marketing, 1969-70. sales manager and director, Nigerpak
Ltd, 1970-77, director and general manager, Times Leisure Services Limited, Lagos, 1977-81,
general manager, Publications Division, Daily Times of Nigeria, 1981-84
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Institute of Management, vice-president, World Assembly
of Youth (WAY), 1972-76, 1984-87, trustee, WAY; International Advertising Association;
president, National Youth Council of Nigeria; National Scout Council, former member, National
Advisory Committee for Social Development.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ogbeni Oja of Offin. Shagamu, Ijebu Remo; Order of the
Niger.
Hobbies: Social work
Address: 9 Chilaka Close, Surulere, Lagos.
Telephone: 836602
Name: FADAYOMI, Dr. Michael Olugbenga

Profession: Consultant physician and cardiologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, MSE, MD, FWCP, FRCP
Home Town: Ondo
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1953-57; University College (now University of Ibadan),
Ibadan, 1958-62; University of Heidelberg, West Germany, 1963-65; University of Edinburgh,
Scotland, 1970-72; University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Great Britain.
Career: House Officer, Medicine, Municipal Hospital, Worthier, West-Germany, 1966-67;
House Officer, Radiology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, West Germany, 1967; House
Officer, Surgery, 1967; House Officer, Gynaecology; Senior House Officer in Medicine,
Adullam Stiftung Hospital, Basel, Switzerland, 1967-68; Registrar, Medicine, Estate Clinic
Group, Lagos, 1969-70; Residency Training in International Medicine, University of Edinburgh,
Scotland, 1970-72; first Registrar to the Professorial Unit, Department of Cardiology, Welsh
National School of Medicine and University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Great Britain, 1972-74;
Lecturer I, Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, College of
Medicine, Lagos University Teach_ing Hospital, Lagos, 1974-78; Medical Director, Mayomi
Clinics Limited, Lagos, 1979; Medical director, Medifad Diagnostic and Heart Centre, Lagos,
1981.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians, (London, Glasgow, Edinburgh),
1972; West African College of Physicians, 1976; Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1987;
International Society for Hypertension, 1988.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Nigerian Medical Council in Physics, 1975
Hobbies: Cardiovascular research, foreign languages, sauna, swimming
Address: 1, Rasmon Street, Ajao Estate, Ikeja, Lagos State
Name: FADAYOMI, Eniola

Profession: Legal practitioner, civil servant
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 12, 1951; Ibadan
Education: St. Anne's School, Ibadan; St. Brandon's College, Somerset, England, 1963-67;
International School, Ibadan, 1968-69; University of Lagos, 1972; Nigerian Law School, Lagos,
1972-73; Called to the Nigerian Bar, 1973.
Career: Pupil Counsel, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, 1973; senior Counsel, Lagos State
Ministry of Justice; senior assistant Legal Adviser, Corporate Finance Department, First Bank of
Nigeria, 1980-86; Attorney-General/commissioner of Justice, Lagos State, 1986-90; chairman
Afribank Plc, 1997; Millenium Harvest Limited, publishers of Financial Standard and
Telegraphique; Managing Partner, Eniola Fadayomi & Co.; Ministry of Justice, Lagos State:
Directorate of Public Prosecution; Directorate of Civil Litigation; exe. Secretary, Council on the
Prerogative of Mercy; sat on the Citizenship Committee that considered those seeking Nigerian
Citizenship; Lagos State: Attorney General, commissioner for Justice, 1987-90; first
commissioner, Women affairs and Poverty Alleviation; commissioner of Establishment, Training
and Pensions, Lagos State; established Computer Studies Department at the Public Service Staff
Training Centre; founding Trustee, Education Trust Council of Atlantic Hall; vice-president.,
State Committee on Better Life for Rural Women; member Board of Directors, May and Baker;
New Partnership for Africa's Development; Business Ground; Africa Business Round-table;
Women Auxiliary Guild of Christ Church Cathedral, Marina, Lagos; Institute of Directors;
International Federation of Women Lawyers; Nigerian Bar Association; Council of Legal
Education; Committee on Prevention of Corrupt Practices in Public Service; Judicial Service
Committee of Lagos State; Body of Benchers; Body of International Co-operation in Criminal
Prosecution and Enforcement.
Institutional Membership: ZONTA
Recognitions & Achievements: Yeyemofin of Elegushi
Hobbies: Reading, listening to Music, engaging in intelligent discussion, attending seminars
Name: FADEYI, John Kolawole

Home Town: Ila-Orangun
Education: Local Administration School, Ila-Orangun, 1938-45, Anglican Grammar School,
Ibadan, 1947-52, University College of Sierra Leone, Freetown, 1955-59 (Diploma in Education)
Career: Teacher, later elected member, House of Representatives for Ila, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Nigerian Union of Teachers,
English Teachers' Association
Hobbies: Gardening, reading
Name: FADILE, Chief Stephen Momo

Home Town: Kabba
Career: Managing director, New Nigeria Bakery, also representative, Mobil Oil (Nigeria) Ltd
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Kabba Community Association
Address: P.O. Box 8, Kabba, Kwara State.
Name: FADINA, Adeyinka Olalekan

Profession: Administrator, management consultant
Education: Thames Polytechnic; Tottenham College, London; South West London College,
UK; Graduate School of Business, Harvard University, Boston, USA.
Career: Management Consultant, Management Consultant Service Limited, 1974-75; General
Manager, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, 1980-89.
Institutional Membership: Jaycee International; Rotary International.
Hobbies: Music, current affairs, squash, art collection and promotion, reading.
Address: 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos
Telephone: 01-668677, 660287,660335.
Name: FADINA, Prince Lekan

Profession: Financier
Education: Harvard School of Business Administration, USA
Career: clerk, Federal Public Service until 1967, joined Godwin and Partners, Management
Consultants, London, 1971-75, joined the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), 1975, red NSE on
the Nigerian Enterprises Promotion, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Committee on
Privatisation, the Consultative Committee on the Reform of Nigerian Company Law, general
manager, Second-tier Security Market until 1989, in private business
Institutional Membership: Rotary International.
Name: FADIPE, Chief Akinyemi

Profession: Public relations practitioner
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 8, 1934; Lagos
Education: St. Cyprian's School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 1945-49; CMS Grammar School,
Lagos, 1950-55; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology (now Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria), 1958-61; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1969-72.
Career: Teacher, CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1961; Head of Outside Broadcasts, Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation, Lagos, 1961-69; Programme Assistant (OB) Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation, Lagos, 1961; First Public Relations Officer, National Sports Commission, 1972-73;
assistant Marketing manager/Public Relations manager, ITT Nigeria Limited, 1974-77; Public
Relations Manager, Texaco Limited, Lagos, 1984-88; manager, Advertising, Sales Promotion
and Public Relations, Texaco Nigeria Plc, 1988-91; Chief Consultant, JAF Company Limited;
member Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1963, secretary, certification committee, 1978-83.
Institutional Membership: International Public Relations Association, London, since 1981;
Ikoyi Club, since 1970; Railway Recreation Club, 1962-94; Royal Circle, Abeokuta, since 1992;
mem/Secretary, Ef-Ef Club, Lagos, since 1993; Rotary Club of Surulere (south)
Recognitions & Achievements: Council member Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1981-
83; fellow Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1988; creative works: Texaco Countrywide
Raffle Draws, Sales Promotion Events, April, 1996. Otun Gbadero Ode-Remo, 1993; Akinsegun
Oke-Ona, Egba, 1994.
Address: Flat 1, Block 1, LSDPC Medium Housing Estate, Ijaiye, Lagos
Name: FAFIADE, Justice Monilola Agbeke

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: St James Primary School, 1941-48, Church Missionary Society Girls' School,
Abeokuta, 1949-50, Methodist Girls' High School, 1951, St Anne's School, Ibadan, 1952-55,
University Tutorial College, 1956-58, Holborn College of Law, London, 1959-62, called to the
Bar, London, 1962
Career: president, Customary Court, 1966-72, magistrate, 1972-83, appointed judge, High Court
of Justice, Lagos, 1983.
Institutional Membership: International Federation of Women Lawyers, Commonwealth
Magistrates' Association.
Hobbies: Driving
Address: 31b Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Telephone: 636215
Name: FAFOWORA, Br. (Amb.) Oladapo Olusola

Profession: Diplomat, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A., D.Phil
Home Town: Lagos
Education: CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1954-58; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology; University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1961-64; School of
Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK, 1965-66; Trinity College, Oxford
University, UK, 1969-72.
Career: Joined the Nigerian Diplomatic Service, 1964; Second secretary, Nigeria High
Commission, London, 1966-68; secretary, Nigerian Mission, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1968-
69; age High commissioner Kampala, Uganda, 1973-75; Charge d'Affaires, Nigerian Embassy,
Ankara, Turkey, 1975-76; Principal Secretary (Political) Secretary, National Foreign Policy
Council, Cabinet Office, Lagos, 1976-78; Deputy Director Africa Department, Ministry of
External Affairs, Lagos, 1978-81; Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria,
United Nations Office, New York, 1981-84; Executive Director Manufacturers Association of
Nigeria, 1984; chairman United Nations Economic Committee, 1982-83; Africa Group, United
Nations.
Institutional Membership: Royal Commonwealth Society, 1968.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication; Pressure Groups and Foreign Policy, Oxford,
1972.
Hobbies: Billiard, chess, lawn tennis, piano
Name: FAFUNWA, Professor Aliu Babatunde

Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D.,LLD, D.Litt
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 23, 1923; Isale-Eko
Education: Ahmadiyyah Islamic School, Lagos, 1930-34; Lagos Public School, 1935-36; CMS
Grammar School, Lagos; 1937-43; Bethune Cookman College, Florida, USA, 1948-51; New
York University, USA, 1950-55.
Career: Clerk, Nigerian Railways, 1944-47; Instructor, English and Social Studies, Bethune
Cookman College, Florida, USA, 1950; Area Specialist, Division of Trusteeship and Non-Self-
Governing Territories, United Nations Secretariat, New York, 1952-53; Teaching assistant, New
York University, 1953-54; assistant Nigerian Liaison Officer, British Embassy and Nigerian
Office, Washington DC, USA, 1954-55; senior Tutor, Ahmadiyyah College, Agege; Principal,
Ahmadiyyah Teacher's Training College, Lagos, 1956-57; Employee-Public Relations Manager,
Esso Oil Company, Lagos, 1957-61; Public Relations Manager, Esso West Africa, Lagos, 1957-
61; prof/Senior, Lecturer, College of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-66; Head,
College of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1962-64; prof/ Dean, Faculty of Education;
Director Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-65; acting vice-chancellor,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, April-July 1966; professor Education, University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1967-79; Head, Department of Education; dir; Institute
of Education; Dean, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1967-76;
chairman Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, 1976-79; National Policy Development
Center (Think-Tank), 1976-79; Executive Director FAF-EDUCON (Educational Consultancy
Service), 1980-82; Foucos Tutorial College, Lagos, 1983-89, and since 1993; chairman National
Primary Education Commission, 1988-89; Honourable minister Federal Ministry of Education
and Youth Development, 1990-93; Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of
Calabar, Cross River State, 1986-89; chairman Visitation Panel to Lagos State University,
December, 1988; co-chairman African Primary Science Programme, 1965-67; member Kenya
Commission for Teacher Education, 1967-68; Sierra Leone Commission on Higher Education,
1969-70; president Association for Teachers Education in Africa, 1971-73; member Board of
Directors, International Council on Education for Teaching, Washington DC, USA, 1972-75;
Council, University of Ibadan, 1972-75; consultant, UNESCO, Mother Tongue Education in
Liberia, 1980; chairman Council, Lagos State College of Education, 1981-82; federal min:
Education, 1990-93; president International Council on Education for Teaching, Arlington, VA,
1990-94
Recognitions & Achievements: Ikoyi Club, Metropolitan Club Lagos
Fellow Science Teachers Association of Nigerian 1992, Nigerian Academy of Education ,1991;
Chancellor's Scholar and Teaching Assistant, New York University, 1951-52; Founders Day
Special Honours Citation for Scholastic Performance, New York University, 1956; Distinguished
fellow International Council on Education for Teaching, Washington DC, USA, 1983; member
International Council on Education for Teaching, vice-president. 1985-89; president 1990-94;
Recipient, Franklin Book Award for Outstanding Contribution to Educational Development,
New York, 1973; Distinguished Service Medal Award, Teachers College, Columbia University,
1973; Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, New York University, 1982; Recipient, Jan
Amos Comenius UNESCO Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Education Research and
Innovation, Paris, 1994; Nigerian National Merit Award, 1989; Commander, of the Order of the
Niger, 2002; Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree (Hon. LL.D), University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
1986; Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon. D.Sc), Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly
University of Ife), Ile-Ife, 1987; Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon D.Litt), Lagos State University
, 2000; Asiwaju of Ikoyi - He, 1992; Magaji Ngeri of Gungu, (Jebba) Island 1996; Jagun-
Adimula of Ife, 1990; The Ochoibemma of Ogbaland, Rivers State 1991; Ardo of Zaria, 1992;
Student co-founder, defunct National Council of Nigerian Citizens, 1945-48; secretary, defunct
Citizens Committee for Independence. 1957-60; Publication: New Perspectives in African
Education, Macmillan, London 1967; History of Nigeria Higher Education in Nigeria,
Macmillan, London 1971; History of Education in Nigeria, George Allen and Unwin, London,
1974; co-editor, African . A Comparative Study, George Allen and Unwin, London, 1982; chief
editor, Ife Six-Year Primary Education Project: Sayemis, Matimatiki. Yoruba, English and
Social and Cultural Studies; Growth and Development of Nigerian Universities, Overseas
Liaison Committee Paper No. 4, Washington DC, 1974; Up and On: A Nigerian Teacher's
Odyssey, West African Book Publishers Limited, Lagos, 1990; co-author, Education in Mother
Tongue, University Press Limited, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1991; Memoirs of a Nigerian Minister of
Education, Macmillan, Lagos, 1998.
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis, swimming, reading, writing
Address: 9A, Bendel Close, Victoria Island, Lagos. P.O.Box 50155, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos,
Nigeria.
Name: FAGADE, Dr. Solomon Olukayode

Profession: Zoologist, university teacher
Home Town: Sagamu
Education: Andrew's School, Okepopo, 1945-49; St. David's School, Lafiaji, 1950-52; Eko
Boys' High School, 1953-57; Federal Emergency Science School, 1960-62; University of Ibadan,
1962-65; University of Lagos, 1966-68.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lagos, 1968-69;
Lecturer II, Lecturer I, 1969-71; senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Jos Campus, 1974-76;
senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1976; Consultant, United Nations Food and
Agricultural Organisation in Training Programme for Young Scientists in Cuba.
Hobbies: Darts, draughts, table tennis
Address: 3, Ijoma Place, University of Ibadan Campus, Ibadan, Oyo State
Telephone: 02-400550-614.
Name: FAGAM, Muhammed Ahmed Tukur
Home Town: Fagam, Gwaram District
Education: Fagam Junior Primary School, 1960-64, Gwaram Senior Primary School. 1964-66,
Kano Educational Development Centre, 1969-74, Kano Institute for Higher Education. 1978-79
Career: teacher, 1967-69, assistant headmaster, 1974, headmaster, 1975-78, elected member,
House of Representatives for Gwaram, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: People's Redemption Party, 1979-83
Address: Fagam, Gwaram District, Kano State, Nigeria
Name: FAGBAMI, Professor Ayodele Adedayo

Profession: Agronomist, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: May 25, 1943; Ikun-Akoko
Education: Holy Trinity School, Ikun-Akoko, 1949-51; St. Peter's School, Oba Akoko, 1953-
55; Jubilee CentraTSchool, Ikare, 1956; Victory School, Ikare, 1957-61; St. Patrick's College,
Asaba, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1965-69; University of Aberdeen, 1969-72
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1972-79; Senior Lecturer, 1979-84; Reader, 1984-87;
Professor, of Soil Science, since 1987; Director Land Use, Planning and Management, NACDA,
1992-96
Institutional Membership: International Soil Science Society; British Soil Science Society;
International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: Co-authored, Land Use for Nigerian Agricultural
Development, 1994; Remote Sensing and Tropical Land Management
Address: 27, Amina Way, University of Ibadan, Oyo State
Telephone: 022 400 550
Name: FAGBAMIGBE, Olaiya

Home Town: Akure
Education: Sacred Heart School, 1940-45, St John's School, 1946, St Augustine's College,
Akure, 1947-48
Career: Teacher, 1949-60, secretary, Akure Town Planning Authority. 1961-62, publishing
representative, 1963-73, publishing director, 1974-79, elected member, House of Representatives
for Akure, 1979-83
Hobbies: Farming, jogging, reading, writing
Name: FAGBAMIYE, Johnson Akinyele Akinsola

Profession: Surveyor, administrator
Home Town: Ile Oluji
Education: St. Luke's School, Jos, 1949-56; Gboluji School, Ile-Oluji, 1956-61; Muslim
College, ljebu-Ode, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1964-67; University of Ife (now Obafemi
Awolowo, University), School of Surveying, Uyo, 1969; School of Military Surveys, Newbury,
1970-71; International Institute for Aerospace Surveys and Earth Sciences, Enschede, Holland,
1977-78.
Career: Teacher, Gboluji Grammar School, 1967-68; Senior Surveyor, defunct Western State,
1975; Surveyor-General, Ondo State, 1983
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institution of Surveyors; associate member, Nigerian
Institute of Management; Surveyors Licensing Board.
Hobbies: Dancing, music, traveling.
Address: Logbakun Villa Plots 16 & 17, Block F, Elemuletu Layout, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: FAGBEMI, Chief James Oladapo

Profession: Administrator, management consultant
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta, 1944-50; University College Ibadan (now
University of Ibadan) 1951-56; Chelsea Polytechnic, London, 1959-61.
Career: Mathematics Teacher, Memorial Baptist Grammar School, Yaba, 1956; Mathematics
Teacher, Vice-Principal, Ahmaddiya College, Agege, Lagos, 1957-58; Mathematics Teacher,
West Square Secondary School, London, 1959; Training Manager and later Personnel Manager,
Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited, 1962-73; Staff Development Director Flour Mills Nigeria Plc,
Apapa, Lagos, 1974-76; Personnel Director 1977-84; Deputy Managing Director 1985;
Managing Director Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, 1986-93; member Training and Induction
Committee, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, 1962-68, Industrial Relations
Committee, NECA, 1969-75
Institutional Membership: president NECA, 1990-94; chairman Manufacturers Association of
Nigeria, Apapa Branch, president Institute of Personnel Management, 1994-95
Recognitions & Achievements: Ogboye of Ijaiye Christians, Abeokuta, 1984.
Address: 2, Second Avenue, Beachland Estate, Ibafon, Apapa, Lagos,
Name: FAGBEMI, Dr. (Mrs.) Ayodele Omoyiola (nee Oladapo)

Profession: public servant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.B.A, Ph.D
Home Town: Iree; Boripe LGA
Education: Iree Primary School, 1956-58; Iragbiji Primary School, 1959-61; Baptist Girls' High
School, Osogbo, 1962-66; University of Ife, 1967-72; University of Lagos, 1973-74; 1984-85.
Career: Administrative Secretary, Adebowale Electrical Industries, 1975; Centre for
Management Development, 1976-77; Ethiopian Civil Service College, 2000-2004;
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, 1977-2005, Director Technical Aid Volunteer in Addis
Ababa; Consultant to UNIFEM, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNFPA, WAMDEVIN, etc.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Personnel Management; Institute of Management
Consultant; National Institutefor Training and Development; African Association of Public
Administration and Management.
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Art Student, Baptist Girls' High School, Osogbo, 1966;
Publication: Performance Management: Case Study of West African Management Development
Institutes, 2000; Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Topo, Badagry.
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, travelling and walking
Address: 17 Ashimi Asiwaju Street, Ejigbo-Isolo, Lagos State.
E-mail: ayodelefog@yahoo.com
Name: FAGBENLE, Dr. Richard Olayiwola

Profession: Mechanical Engineer , administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.S.M.E, M.S.M.E. Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 17, 1943, Zaria
Home Town: Igbajo
Education: Baptist School, Minna, 1956; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1957-61; Government College,
Ughelli, 1962-63; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA, 1964-67; 1969-72; Iowa
State University, Ames, USA, 1967-69.
Career: Engineer , Public Works Department, City of New York, 1966; Research Associate,
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA, 1972-73; Lecturer, University of Science
and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1973-74; had various appointments at The Polytechnic,
Ibadan, 1974; Engineer , Transcanada Pipe_lines Limited, Toronto, Canada, 1977; Engineer ,
Rolls Royce (Canada), Lachine, Quebec, Canada, 1978; Engineer , Shawinigan Engineering
Company Limited, Montreal, Canada, 1978; Pioneer director Iree Satellite Campus, The
Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1981-88; Director of Energy Affairs and later Energy Adviser to the
government of Botswana, 1998-02; Provost, College of Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Igbogun, Ogun State; Consultant, UN Economic Commission for Africa.
Institutional Membership: Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, 1967; associate member American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers
Recognitions & Achievements: Pi Tau Sigma, USA, 1966
Hobbies: Tennis, swimming, traveling
Name: FAGBENLE, Tunde

Profession: Publisher, public relations consultant
Education: Baptist Day School, Minna, 1954-60; Kiriji Memorial College, Igbajo, 1961-65;
Goldsmith's College, University of London, 1980-82.
Career: Managing Editor, Travels Magazine, 1977-79; Director, Terra Firma Agencies, London,
1980-83; Chief Executive, Alfa Communications Limited, Lagos, Publishers, Nigerian Banking
Annual and Nigeria Insurance Annual, 1984; Ikoyi Club, Lagos.
Hobbies: Tennis, chess, scrabble, swimming.
Address: 5 Oweh Street, P.O. Box 1219, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: FAGBENRO, Pastor (Dr.) John Adeniyi

Profession: Soil scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 10, 1947; Aworo Village, Ibadan
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Olubi Memorial Primary School, Ibadan, 1958-64; Wesley College, Ibadan 1964-66;
University of Ife, 1969-73; University of Wis_consin, USA, 1977-79; University of
Birmingham, England, 1984; University of Ibadan, 1981-88; University of Reading, England,
1996.
Career: Teacher, Methodist Secondary School, Ago Iwoye, 1967-69; Agric Officer,(NYSC),
Agicultural Extension, Eket Division, 1973-74; Pupil Research Officer/Research Officer II,
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, 1974-78; Research Officer I, 1978-80; senior
Research Officer, 1980-82; Principal Research Officer, 1982-86; assistant Chief Research
Officer, 1986-89; Chief Research Officer, since 1989; Provost, Federal College of Forestry,
Ibadan, 1993-96; assistant Training Officer, 1979-93; Institute Traning Officer, since 1997;
Deputy Director (Soils), Forestry Research Institute, Ibadan, since 2000.
Institutional Membership: Forestry Association of Nigeria; Soil Science Society of Nigeria;
National Fertilizer Technical Committee; Technical Committee on Agro-Chemicals, Standards
Organisation of Nigeria; International Atomic Energy Agency, 1996; African Academy of
Science, 1992; African Forest Forum 2000.
Recognitions & Achievements: Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship, 1969-70; Western
Nigeria Cocoa Marketing Board Scholarship 1970-73; Federal Government of Nigeria
Sponsorship M.Sc, 1977-79; British Council Award 1984; African Academy of Science
Research Grant, 1992-94; Publ: Development of a Novel Method for Assessing the Potential of
Nitrogen Firing Trees for Soil Fettling Improvement, 1994; Use of Organic Materials for Food
and Wood Production in Nigeria, Research Institute of Nigeria; Development of the First
Lignite-based Simple and Compound Organic Fertilizer in Nigeria, 1998; One of Six Nigerians
that Developed an Organic Fertilizer Using Agriculture and Municipal Wastes (World
Bank/NARD Project), 1996
Hobbies: Reading, studying the bible, listening to gospel music
Address: 998A Prince Sijuade Road, Jericho Reservation, Ibadan OR 54/313B, Idi-Oro Olososi,
Wesley College Road, Elekuro, Ibadan.
E-mail: Jafog@altavista.com
Name: FAGBEYIRO, Philip Olatunde

Profession: Administrator, meteorologist
Home Town: Efon Alaye
Education: St Michael's School, Efon-Alaye, St Benedict's Central School, Oshogbo, 1924-31,
Catholic Minor Seminary, Oke-Are, Ibadan, 1932-35, Catholic Major Seminary, Asaba, 1935-37
(Diploma in Scholastic Philosophy, 1937).
Career: teacher, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1938-41, joined Meteorological Services
Department, 1941-73, commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Lagos State, 1979-83,
detained, January-October 1984; general secretary, Public-Utilities, Technical and General
Workers Union of Nigeria, 1945-49.
Hobbies: church activities, education, social work
Name: FAGBOLA, Chief Theophilus Agboola

Profession: Lawyer, policeman
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: St Gregory's College. Lagos, University of London, England, called to the Bar,
Lincoln's Inn, London, 1955
Career: Administrative officer, Western Nigeria Public Service, 1955, later assistant district
officer, trade officer, London Office, secretary to the commissioner, seconded acting registrar,
University of Ife, 1962, seconded supernumerary assistant commissioner, Nigeria Police, 1962,
assistant commissioner of Police, 1963-64, deputy commissioner of Police, 1964-65,
commissioner of Police, 1965-67, assistant inspector-general of Police, May-December 1967,
deputy inspector-general of Police, 1967-75, retired, 1975.
Recognitions & Achievements: Lokiran of Ilesha; Nigeria Police Medal for Meritorious
Service, 1965.
Hobbies: Swimming, table tennis
Name: FAGITE, Hon. Lawrence Akinyele

Profession: Consultant, politician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: NCE
Home Town: Igbaraoke
Career: Private Business; member House of Representatives for Idanre/Ifedore Federal
Constituency on Platform of Alliance for Democracy, since 1999
Address: No. 10, Oke-Ode Street, Ero via Igbaraoke, Ondo State.
Name: FAGUN, Rev Michael Patrick Olatunji

Profession: Linguist, clergyman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MA
Home Town: Akure
Education: Sacred Heart Primary School, Akure, 1943-50, St Theresa's Seminary, Ibadan, 1952-
57, Sts Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan, 1957-65, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1966-69,
University of Toronto, Canada, 1970-71
Career: Pastor, 1965-66, school master, 1969, education secretary, 1970, auxiliary Catholic
bishop of Ondo Diocese, 1971-72, consecrated Catholic bishop of Ekiti Diocese, October 1972;
Ekiti Zonal Health Board, 1975-77, Ondo State Health Manage ment Board, 1978-79, Ondo
State Judicial Commission since 1979
Recognitions & Achievements: Awarded Honorary DD, St Peter's College, Rome, 1971
Hobbies: Reading, building, tennis
Address: Bishop's House, PO Box 136, Ado-Ekiti, Ondo State.
Name: FAJANA, Professor Adewunmi

Home Town: Aye-Ekiti
Education: Wesley College, Ibadan, 1939-42, University College, Ibadan, 1948-57, Atlanta
University, Atlanta, USA, 1959-60
Career: History master and acting principal, Methodist High School, Imesi-Ile, 1957-58 and
later Ilesha, 1958-59, part-time lecturer, History, Extra-Mural Department, University College,
Ibadan, 1958-59, tutor, History and vice-principal, Wesley College, Ibadan, 1961-63, assistant
lecturer, University of Ife, 1963-64, lecturer, University of Ife, 1964-69, exchange professor,
California State University, Los Angeles, USA, 1971-72, acting head, Department of History,
University of Ife, 1970-71, 1973-74, vice dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ife, 1973-75,
senior lecturer, 1970 and acting head, Department of Continuing Education, University of Ife,
1975, later appointed professor of Continuing Education, also dean, Faculty of Education,
University of Ife; Board of Management, Natural History Museum, University of Ife, Governing
Board, University of Ife Staff School, Careers Board, University of Ife, chairman, Ido-Osi
District Council, 1961-63, Board of Governors, Ifaki Grammar School, Ekiti, Board of Ekiti
Parapo School, Ido-Ekiti, chairman, Board of Governors, Comprehensive High School, Aye-
Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Council.
Institutional Membership: Historical Society of Nigeria, Historical Society of Ghana,
American Historical Association, Nigerian National Council of Adult Education; Area Council,
Aye-Ekiti, National Committee of Africanists; treasurer, Action Group, Student Chapter, 1955-
56, president, 1956-57.
Recognitions & Achievements: Ologun Onigesa of Aye-Ekiti; publications: Nigeria and her
Neighbours (2 vols, AUP, 1963 and 1964), Education in Nigeria: A Historical Analysis 1842-
1939 (Longman), co-author, Nigeria in History (Longman, London, 1964), contributor,
Educational and Social Development during the 20th Century (Historical Society of Nigeria,
1976), UPE in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects and Problems (Mezu International Publishers, 1976).
Hobbies: Community development, talks
Address: House 45, Eoad 14, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Name: FAJANA, Professor Festus Olufemi

Home Town: Ise Ekiti
Education: Academy Secondary Grammar School, Sapele, 1954-59, London School of
Economics and Political Science, England, 1964-68, School of Oriental and African Studies,
London, 1968-71
Career: Clerk, Ministry of Health, Ibadan, 1960-63, lecturer, Economics, University of Lagos,
1971-76, senior lecturer, Economics, 1976-79, appointed associate professor of Economics,
University of Lagos, 1979.
Institutional Membership: Society for International Development, West African Economic
Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: co-author, Structure of the Nigerian Economy
(MacMillan, 1980)
Hobbies: Ayo, table tennis
Address: 6 Bayajjida Close, University of Lagos Campus, Akoka. Yaba, Lagos.
Name: FAJEMIROKUN, Chief (Dr.) Oladele

Home Town: Ile-Oluji
Education: St. Peter's Primary School, Ile-Oluji, 1957-60; Mayflower Primary School, Ikenne,
1961-63; Loyola College, Ibadan, 1964-68; Gboluji Anglican Grammar School, Ile-Oluji, 1969-
70; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1972-74; Diploma as
Qualified and Incorporated Administrative Manager of the Institute of Administrative
Management of Nigeria
Career: Nigeria Maritime Services, Apapa, 1965; Bank of American (now Savannah Bank Plc),
1968-74; manager, Bhojson Group of Companies, 1976-78; Group Executive Director1978-86;
ch/Group Managing Director Henry Stephens and Sons Ltd., 1986; chairman Xerox Nigeria Ltd;
e-chairman Spar Aerospace (Nigeria) Ltd., International Procurement Organisation, DF Holdings
Ltd., T.CAS Nigeria Ltd, Unique Marble and Mining Company Ltd., DF Marketing Nigeria Ltd,
Properties and Investmnet Ltd., Logic Sciences Ltd, K.prg Ltd, Kings Guard Nigeria Ltd;
director AIICO Insurance Plc, Studio Press Plc, Pharma Deko Plc, Johnson Wax Nigeria Ltd.,
Lovall Steward Nigeria Ltd, Regency Securities and Investments Ltd., Nigerian American
Merchant Bank; managing director, Henry Stevens and Sons Ltd., Henry Stevens Shipping
Company Ltd, Henry Stevens Services Ltd., Henry Stevens Engineering, Nigerian Maritime
Services London, CILLO Nigeria Ltd; Director Board of Nigerian American Merchant Bank in
November 1999; currently, chairman Aiico Insurance Plc
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Institute of administrative Management; Bajulaiye of
Okeigbo., Bobagunwa of Ifewara, Fiwajoye of Ipetumodu in 1993; Awarded Honorary Doctor of
Business Administration, Cula, USA.
Hobbies: swimming, squash
Address: 4, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-603460-4 682575, 682575
Name: FAJEMIROKUN, Chief Henry Oloyede

Education: St. Peter's School, Ile-Oluji; St. Luke's School, Oke-Igbo, 1937-1940; CMS
Grammar School, Lagos; Ondo Boys' High School.
Career: Enlisted in 1944 in the Royal West African Frontier Force; served with the 2nd Echelon
at Jhansi GHQ, India. He left the army in 1946; studied accountancy and got a job with the Post
and Telecommunications division of the colonial civil service. After retiring from service, he
was elected President of the Post and Telecommunications Ex-servicemen's Union in 1948; later
he became the President-General of the Nigerian Civil Service Union until 1956 when he left to
start a business career. His business interests spanned a wide range of ventures viz: insurance,
Engineering and shipping. He was appointed President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and
Industry; later president, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Mines.
He was the first president of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce; and Vice-
President, Federation of Commonwealth Chambers of Commerce.
Recognitions & Achievements: Chieftancy titles and an honorary Doctor of Science by the
University of Ife.
Name: FAJEMIROKUN, Professor Francis Afolabi

Profession: Surveyor, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Education: St. Mark's School, Iperindo-Ilesha, 1947-54; Gboluji Grammar School, Ile-Oluji,
1955-59; University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, 1961-66; Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio, USA, 1966-71.
Career: Research/Teaching Associate, Ohio State University, USA, 1963; Post-Doctoral Fellow,
Ohio State University, 1971; Lecturer, University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-
Ife, 1971-73; Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1973-75; senior Lecturer, 1975-79; Assistant
Professor, Surveying, 1979-82; professor Surveying, 1982; Head, Department of Surveying,
1979-81, 1982-83; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, 1983-87; chairman Lagos State Tertiary
Education Review Panel, 1984; member of Council, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, 1984,
Advisory Committee on Establishment of Faculty of Engineering, Lagos State University, 1985;
member Council, University of Lagos, 1987
Institutional Membership: 1st vice-president, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, 1986-88; 1st
vice-president, Nigeria Association of Geodesy, 1986; Nigerian Institute of Management, 1987,
American Geophysical Union, American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors
Hobbies: Photography, music, squash, reading
Address: 2, Idris Alooma Close, Unilag Campus, Lagos.
Name: FAJEMISIN, Adebayo Aderinre
Profession: Surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, ChB
Education: Higher studies in Medicine and Surgery
Career: Senior registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1972-73, lecturer and consultant
ear, nose and throat surgeon, University of Ibadan, 1974-76, appointed senior lecturer and
consultant surgeon, University of Ibadan, 1976.
Institutional Membership: Medical adviser and otologist, National Advisory Council for the
Deaf.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons
Name: FAJIMI, Senator Sunday Olawale

Profession: Information technologist, businessman, politician
Education: Royal Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
Career: president/ceo. Senil Computers Nigeria Plc; elected Senator, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, representing Osun West Constituency on Alliance for Democracy Platform, since 1999
Address: 89, Ibadan Road, Kajuola, Iwo, Osun State
Telephone: 02-95940, 950070, 036-461176
Name: FAJUYI, Akinsola Olusegun

Profession: Mechanical Engineer, Engineering consultant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Eng.
Education: Loughborough University of Technology, UK, 1958.
Career: Graduate Apprenticeship, England and Switzerland, 1958-60; Hospital Engineer ,
University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1960-62; Assistant Chief Engr., Dunlop Nigeria Industries
Ltd, 1962-64; Services Engineer Dunlop Nigeria Industries Ltd, 1964-65; Chief Engineer , Lagos
University Teaching Hospital, 1965-75; Principal Partner, Edison Group and Partners, 1976-79;
Managing Director Atess Ltd, 1979; Director of Studies, Atess Technical Institute, 1984;
National Commission on Right Hand Traffic, 1971-72; member National Road Safety
Committee, 1971-72; Council member, International Federation of Hospital Engineering, 1973;
president Nigerian Association of Health Engineering, 1974-78; general secretary, Nigerian
Society of Engineers, 1978-81; member Governing Council, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri,
1979-83; Council member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1982-83; first vice-president,
Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1984, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, 1985-86;
president Nigerian Society of Engineer , 1985-86; former motoring columnist, Remi Wheel,
Sunday Times, 1970-72
Institutional Membership: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK; Nigerian Institute of
Management; Institution of Hospital Engineering; Nigerian Association of Hospital Engineering;
foundation mem/ general Secretary Automobile Association of Nigeria, 1966-75, Fellow
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Name: FAJUYI, Colonel Adekunle

Profession: Soldier
Education: Received training at the Command Training School, Teshie, Ghana; Officer Cadets'
School, Chester, England.
Career: He enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1943 after working as a clerk; commissioned in
1954; was attached to the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in 1955; joined the 3rd Battalion of
what was then the Queen's Own Regiment; Regimental Signal Officer; Weapon Training Officer
with 3rd Battalion, Enugu; Company Commander; returned to Britain for training in Platoon
Tactics at Warminster; another course at the Regular Officers' Commission Board; distinguished
himself in the UN operations in the Congo between 1960 and 1964; became military assistant to
the Supreme Commander of the UN Forces. In 1964, he became Commander of 1st Battalion of
2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based at Enugu; went on a senior military tactical course in
Pakistan. He was commanding the Abeokuta Garrison when the military coup of January 1966
took place; appointed Military Governor of Western Region.
Recognitions & Achievements: Awarded the British Empire Medal for dealing with an incident
of unrest among troops in 1951; became the first African to be made an under officer; World
War II Medal, the Nigerian Independence Medal, the Congo Service Medal and the Nigerian
Forces Star; won the Military Cross for two actions at the head of a company in North Katanga,
the first Nigerian army officer to win it; remembered for opting to be arrested with the Head of
State, General Aguiyi Ironsi, his guest, by military mutineers and he was subsequently murdered.
Name: FAJUYIGBE, Dr. Oladele (formerly Benjamin Oladele Ojo)

Profession: Computer scientist, university teacher
Home Town: Imesi-lle
Education: Offa Methodist Primary School, Offa, 1944-45; Imesi-Ile Methodist Primary School,
lmesi-Ile, 1946-51; Wesley College, Ibadan, 1953-56; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Ibadan, 1959-61; University of Ibadan, 1961-64; University of Bonn, West
Germany, 1965-68; Southampton University, 1969-72.
Career: Teacher, Methodist Primary School, Imesi-Ile, 1952; Teacher, Methodist Primary
School, Kueme, Badagry, 1957; Teacher, Methodist Modern School, Badagry, 1957-58;
Teacher, Methodist High School, Okitipupa, 1958-59; Teacher, Methodist High School, Ilesha,
1964; Mathematics Teacher, Farnborough Grammar School, England, 1971-72; Lecturer in
Mathematics, University of Benin, Benin City, 1972-78; Senior Lecturer in Computer Science,
University of Benin, 1978.
Institutional Membership: British Computer Society; Association of Computing Machinery.
Hobbies: Table tennis, chess
Address: 6, Baldwin Bazuaye Street, BDPA, Ugbowo Housing Estate, Benin City, Edo State.
Name: FAKAYODE, Joseph Abiola

Home Town: Ibadan
Education: St Andrew's School, Igbo-Elerin, 1938-43, Mapo Central School, Ibadan, 1944-45,
Ibadan Grammar School, 1946-51, Nigerian College of Technology, 1953-55, University of
Leeds, England, 1958-61, University of Tokyo for Foreign Studies, 1964-66
Career: Teacher, Oshogbo Grammar School, 1955, teacher, Moslem College, Ijebu-Obe, 1956,
senior committee clerk, Ibadan City Council, 1957-58, assistant secretary, acting deputy
secretary, Ibadan City Council, 1961-62, acting secretary, Ibadan Divisional Council, 1962,
joined foreign service, December 1962, later appointed minister-counsellor, Nigerian Embassy,
Paris
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs since 1970.
Hobbies: Table tennis, lawn tennis, walking, reading
Name: FAKAYODE, Justice Emmanuel Olawuyi

Profession: Jurist
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Council of Legal Education, London
Career: called to the Bar, Middle Temple, London; in private legal practice, 1953-65, judge,
High Court, 1965-78, appointed chief judge, Oyo State, 1978.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: The Nigerian Criminal Code Companion (Ethiope
Publishing Company, Benin City).
Hobbies: Billiards, music, gardening, reading
Address: Quarter 1359, Oba Adesida Street, GRA, Iyaganku, New Reservation, Ibadan, Oyo
State.
Name: FAKUNLE, Dr. Ajayi Bayode Julius

Date (& Place) of Birth: July 10, 1948; Igede-Ekiti
Home Town: Igede-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA
Education: St. John's Primary School, Igede-Ekiti, 1954-1956; St. George's Primary Sch,. Ijero-
Ekiti, 1956-1960; Doherty Memorial Grammar Schairman Ijero-Ekiti, 1961-1966; Federal
School of Science, Lagos, 1968-1969; Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, U.S.A., 1972-
1975; Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059 U.S.A., 1975-1981
Career: Third Class Clerk, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mosaic House, 1967-1971; Tutor,
Bowie State University, 1974-1975; Teacher, Howard University, 1979-1981; Teacher,
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru Zaria;
currently, Assistant Professor/acting Head, Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile Ife.
Institutional Membership: Association of American Clinical Chemistry, U.S.A; Southeastern
Cancer Research Association, U.S.A; Biochemical Society of Nigeria; Nutrition Society of
Nigeria; Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, U.S.A; Council Bayero University, Kano since May,
2000; Financial Secretary Igede Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: The William .E. Henry Award (Bowie State University) Bowie,
Maryland, U.S.A.
Hobbies: Farming, fishing, swimming
Address: 27, Uamoye Street, Eyigbo Quarters, Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Name: FALADE, Adesida Justus

Career: Teacher, mercantile clerk, trader, became proprietor and managing director, Alafia
Bakery, 1955
Name: FALADE, Chief Gabriel Olagoke

Profession: Teacher, trade unionist, administrator
Home Town: Itaji-Ekiti
Education: St. Peter's School, Ayede Ekiti, 1948-54; Oyo Day Teacher's College, 1958-59;
African Church Teacher's College, Ikere-Ekiti, 1962-63; University of Ibadan, 1966-70.
Career: Primary School Teacher. 1960-66; Secondary School Teacher, 1970-76; Assistant
Secretary-General, Nigerian Union of Teachers, 1976-87; Secretary-General, since 1988; vice-
president, Nigerian Labour Congress, 1992-94; president Education, International All Africa
Teachers, since 1998; member Joint Consultative Committee of Education, 1988, National
Teachers Institute, 1988-91, Nigeria Education Research and Development Council, 1988-92,
National Commission for Colleges of Education, 1991-93, Council of Michael Imoudu Institute
of Labour Studies, 1992-94, National Labour Advisory Council, 1992-95, National Executive
Council, Nigeria Labour Congress, National Council on Education, since 1993.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Union of Teachers; Nigerian Labour Congress
Recognitions & Achievements: Asiwaju of Oloje-Ekiti. Publication: Co-author, Collective
Bargaining in Public and Private Sector, University of Lagos, 1983.
Hobbies: Table tennis, reading
Address: 1, Falade Close, off Aruna Street, Ifako, Titun Agege, Lagos
Name: FALADE, Professor Adebowale

Profession: Mechanical Engineer , university teacher
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 9, 1950, Lagos
Education: St. John's School, Aroloya, Lagos, 1956-62; Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos,
1963-67; Government College, Ibadan, 1968; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1968-72;
University of California, Berkley, USA, 1973-76.
Career: Air-conditioning Systems Design and Installation Engineer , Mandilas, (Nigeria)
Lim_ited, 1972-73; Research assistant, University of California, Berkley, 1973-76; NRC
Research Associate, NASA Ames Research Centre, Moffet Field, California, USA, 1977-78;
Research Associate, Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkley,
USA, 1979: Lecturer I, University of Lagos, 1979-91; Examinations Officer, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, 1979-82; member Senate's Publications Committee, 1980-82; senior
Lecturer, 1981-86; External Examiner: Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, 1983-85; University of Benin
(Undergraduate and Post-graduate), University of Lagos; Head, Department of Computer,
Marine and Mechanical Engineering, 1986-87: professor, Mechanical Engineering, November
1986-93; member Senate, 1986-93; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, 1987-91; Visiting Scholar,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. 1992; Executive
Director Nigerian Society of Engineers Publications Ltd. subsidiary, Nigerian Society of
Engineers 1992-94; Adjunct professor Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University, since
1993; Director United Nations Development Project Assisted Project, since 1993; member
Appointments and Promotions Committee (Junior Staff), Lagos State University, 1986-87,
Executive Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos branch, 1984-86; Reviewer,
Nigerian Engineer , Curriculum Committee for the Proposed College of Engineering, Ogun State
University, 1985, Membership Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1986-90, National
Universities Commission Panel on Academic Standards for Engineering and Technology
Courses, 1987, Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology, 1987-91, Awards and
Prizes Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1990-94.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers, Society of Engineering Science
Incorporated, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Recognitions & Achievements: First Class Honours, Dean's Prize, University of Lagos, 1971;
Faculty Prize, 1972; Netherlands Government Fellowship, 1987.
Hobbies: Poultry farming
Address: No. 2, Ayo Adefila Close, off Agbado Road, Iju, P.O. Box 3073, Somolu, Lagos.
Name: FALAE, Chief Samuel Oluyemisi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON, B.Sc., M.Sc.
Home Town: llu-Aabo Akure
Education: St. David's Primary School, Akure, 1944-52; Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, 1952-57;
Government College, Ibadan, 1958-59; University College now Uni_versity of Ibadan, Ibadan,
1960-63; Yale University,. New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1971-72.
Career: Assistant secretary, National Manpower Board, 1963-67; Principal assistant secretary,
National Manpower Board, 1967-69; Director National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, 1969-
71; Principal Assistant Secretary, Central Planning Office Pool, 1971-72; Chief Planning Officer,
Central Planning Office of the Federation and member Capital Issues Commission, 1972r74;
Assistant Director Central Planning Office of the Federation, 1974-75; member Anti-Inflation
Task Force, 1975; Director Central Planning Office of the Federation, 1975-77; member Federal
Government Economic and Finance Committee, 1977-79; permanent secretary Economic
Department, Cabinet Office (now the Presidency), 1977-81; member Federal Government Tariff
and Capital Estimates Committee, 1980-81; Managing Director/CEO Nigerian Merchant Bank,
1981-86; Secretary to the Federal Military Government, 1986-90; former Minister Finance.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Economic Society; presidential aspirant, defunct Social
Democratic Party; presidential aspirant, Alliance for Democracy; presidential candidate, All
Peoples Party/Alliance for Democracy, 1999
Recognitions & Achievements: Honorary fellow, Nigerian Institute of Bankers, 1987; Grand
Commander of the Order of Niger, 1988. Olu of Ilu-Aabo; Gbobaniyi of Akure land
Hobbies: Reading, writing.
Name: FALANA, Femi

Profession: Lawyer, human rights activist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., BL
Home Town: Ilawe-Ekiti
Education: St. Michael's Primary School, Ilawe, 1963-68; St. Matthew's Primary School, Ondo;
Sacred Heart (Catholic) Seminary, 1971-75; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University) Ile-Ife, 1977-81; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1981-82.
Career: Counsel, Alao Aka-Bashorun and Company, 1982-91; Head, Femi Falana's Chambers,
since 1991; Governorship aspirant Ekiti State Elections, 2003, on the platform of Alliance for
Democracy
Institutional Membership: Former member National Executive Committee, Nigerian Bar
Association; former General Council, Nigerian Bar Association; former president National
Association of Democratic Lawyers; president Committee for the Defence of Human Rights;
Nigerian Bar Association; honourable American Bar Association, National Association of
Democratic Lawyers; African Bar Association; West African Bar Association, 2004.
Recognitions & Achievements: International Human Rights Awards; Defenders award of the
International League for human rights, 2001 NY; member Co-opted member of the National
Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association for the year 2001-02; Publication:
Fundamental Human Rights and Decree No. 2. 1990; Occupational Health and Hazards in
Nigeria, 1997; freedom of Expression in Nigeria, 1988, and several articles on human rights.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, swimming, table tennis, lawn tennis
Address: 25, Adekunle Fajuyi Road, Ikeja GRA. Lagos, Ikeja, Lagos
Name: FALANA, Olaniyi Babatunde

Date (& Place) of Birth: January 18, 1954; Ilesa
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: St. Andrew Primary School Ibadan, 1960-66; African Church Grammar School,
Ibadan, 1969-73; University of of Ibadan, 1980-83; 1988-89; Federal College of Forestry,
Ibadan, 1975-77
Career: Teacher, 1973-75; Trainee Forest assistant, Oyo State, 1975-77; Forest assistant, 1977-
81; Education Officer, Oyo State, 1983-88; senior Education Officer, 1988-91; Principal
Education Officer, Osun State, 1991-93; Registrar, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, since
1993.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Marketing, London; Associate, Chartered Institute of
Transport, London; Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria.
Hobbies: Football, reading bible
Address: Onilu Quarters, Olode-Adegbaju, via, Ibadan
Name: FALASE, Professor Ayodele Olajide

Profession: Cardiologist, administrator, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, MD, FWACP, FRCP
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 4, 1944, Ado-Ekiti
Home Town: Erin-oke via Ilesa
Education: St. Saviour's Primary School, Ikenne, Ijebu-Remo, 1949-55; Remo Secondary
School, Sagamu, 1956; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1957-62; University of Ibadan, 1963-68.
Career: House Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan 1968-69; Senior, : House Physician,
1969-70; Registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1971-72; Research fellow and
Honorary senior Registrar, Kings College Hospital, London, 1973; Lecturer, Consultant in
Medicine and Cardiology, University of Ibadan, 1974-76; Consultant Physician, Cardiologist,
University College Hospital, Ibadan; 1974; senior Lecturer, Consultant, University of Ibadan,
1976-79; professor Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1979; Sub-Dean, Postgraduate, Faculty of
Clinical Sciences and Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1980-84; Dean,
Faculty of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry, 1984-86; Provost, College of Medicine, University of
Ibadan, August 1, 1986-July 31, 1990; Head, Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan,
1995-97; Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, 2001-05; member Oyo State Government
Health Council, 1981-83; chairman Curriculum Committee of the Post-Graduate School,
University of Ibadan, 1983-84; chairman Committee of Deans, University of Ibadan, 1985-86;
member Presidential Committee on Brain Drain, 1988, Royal College of Physicians, UK, 1971;
fellow National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, 1976, West African College of
Physicians, 1976, Royal College of Physicians of London, 1982; International Advisory Board to
the International Congress on Tropical Cardiology, Bombay, India, 1982, WHO Expert
Committee on Cardiomy-pathies, WHO Expert Panel on Cardiovascular Diseases; president
Nigerian Cardiac Society, 1979-82; examiner, West African Post-graduate College, 1979;
examiner, Faculty of Physics, National Post-graduate Medical College, 1979; examiner, Nigerian
Medical Council in the Assessment Examinations for Foreign Medical Graduates, 1984;
Assistant Editor, African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 1980-86; member Editorial
Board, Nigerian Medical Council, 1984, Editorial Board, Tropical Cardiology, 1984.
Institutional Membership: International Society and Federation of Cardiology, Nigerian
Medical Association; Scientific Council of International Society and Federation of Cardiology
on diomyopathies.
Recognitions & Achievements: Sir Samuel Manuwa Gold Medal in Medicine, University of
Ibadan, 1968; Sir Kofo Abayomi Prize in Medicine and Pathology, University of Ibadan, 1968;
Nigerian National Order of Merit Award, inducted by President Olusegun Obasanjo, 2005;
Publication: An Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis in the Tropics, Bailliere Tindall, East Sussex,
England, 1987; co-author, Clinical Medicine in the Tropics Series: Cardiovascular Diseases,
Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1987, A Compendium of Clinical medicine, Spectrum
Books Ltd, 1999 and over 40 scientific articles in national and international learned journals.
Hobbies: Music, organist, table tennis
Name: FALAYI, Gabriel Abiodun

Education: Emmanuel Primary School, Ado-Ekiti, Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero-
Ekiti, 1955-60, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, 1963-65 (Diploma in Business Studies,
1965).
Career: Joined Ministry of Communications, 1961, later joined Adeoyo Hospital, 1961-63,
trainee, later management accountant, BP (Nigeria) Limited, 1965-76, audit manager for Ondo,
Kwara and Bendel States, Messrs Adelusi Ojo and Company, Chartered Accountants, 1976-79,
also member, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, elected member, House of Representatives for
Ekiti Central, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Associate, Certified and Corporate Accountants, 1969; Unity Party
of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Farming, gardening, reading
Name: FALETI, Adebayo

Profession: Broadcaster
Home Town: Oyo
Education: Mosifa Native Authority School, Mosifa, Ogbomosho, 1940, Baptist Day School,
Isokun, Oyo, 1941-44, St Joseph Catholic School, Oyo, 1945, Ibadan Boys High School, 1951-
55, University of Ibadan, 1965-68, University of Dakar, Senegal, 1966 (Certificat d'Assiduite-
laLangue et Civilization Francaise, Dakar, 1966), Radio Netherlands Training Centre,
Hilversum, Holland, 1971 (Certificate in Television Production, 1971).
Career: Cinema commentator, Ministry of Home Affairs and Information, Western Region,
Nigeria, 1956-59, film editor and film librarian, Western Nigeria Radiovision Services Ltd
(WNTV-WNBS), 1959, executive producer, Television Entertainment, WNTV-WNBS, 1974,
executive producer, Radio Entertainment, 1975, controller, Radio Programmes, 1976, controller,
Radio O-Y-O Programmes, 1976-77, appointed director, Programmes Services, Broadcasting
Corporation of Oyo State, Radio O-Y-O, Ibadan, 1977.
Hobbies: Hunting
Address: Ile Baba Idode, PMB 1067, Oyo, Oyo State.
Name: FALEYE, Chief Olusola

Academic & Professional Qualifications: OON
Education: Salvation Army School, Lagos, Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, ljebu-Remo,
1950-54.
Career: Resident Partner, Coopers and Lybrand, Lagos; Education Committee member, 1972-
82; Council member, IFA, 1982-85; vice-president./treasurer IFA, 1985-87; Executive and
Council member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce, 1983
Institutional Membership: Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants, En_gland and Wales,
1965; associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1966; member International
Federation of Accountants; Nigerian Associa_tion of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines
and Agriculture, 1987; chairman Island Club, Lagos, 1982.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales,
1975; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1975; honorary treasurer, Nigerian-British
Chamber of Commerce, 1983; Officer of the Order of the Niger, 2001; Ba-Ajipe of Ile-Ife.
Address: 38, Alhaji Balarabe Musa Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Telephone: 01-611081, 612445.
Name: FALODUN, Olawumi

Home Town: Araromi-Ekiti
Education: St John's Primary School, Iye-Ekiti, 1937-38, St Mary's Primary School, Ode-Ekiti,
1939, St Paul's School, Ikole-Ekiti, 1940-41, St Andrew's Primary School, Usi-Ekiti, 1942-43, St
Andrew's College, Oyo, 1947-50, University College of Ghana, Legon, Accra, 1957-61,
University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1976-77 (Diploma in Education)
Career: principal, Origbo Community High School, Ipetumodu, 1967-75, principal, Fakunle
Comprehensive High School, Oshogbo, 1975-76, principal, Anglican Grammar School, Igbara-
Oke, 1976, principal, Divisional Teacher Training College, Oye-Ekiti, 1977-78, commissioner
for Health, Ondo State, October 1979, later commissioner for Agriculture and Rural
Development, Ondo State until 1983; Federal Executive, Action Group, 1964-66; former chief
examiner, West African School Certificate Examinations in Economics, proprietor, Progressive
Evening Institute.
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1979-83, former secretary, UPN,
Ondo State Branch,
Recognitions & Achievements: Publications: Essentials of English (Igbehin-Adun Press, Ondo,
1953), co-author, History of West Africa - 1000 AD to the Present Times (Onibonoje Press,
1966).
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, writing
Name: FALOMO, Dr. Oluwatamilore Akinlade

Profession: Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 4, 1942; Minna
Education: Baptist Primary School, Ijaiye, 1948-55; Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, 1956-
60; St. Andrew's College, Dublin Ireland, 1961-62; Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, 1962-68;
Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, 1978.
Career: House Officer, Park Hospital, Davyhulme, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1969-70;
Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Surulere Health
Centre, 1971-72; Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Hospital, Ikeja, 1972-
73; Registrar I, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, 1973-74; Medical director Onikoyi Clinic,
Yaba, Lagos, 1974-79; Chief Medical director Maryland Specialist Hospital, Okupe Estate,
Maryland, Lagos, since 1980; chairman Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, 1971-74;
Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State, 1972-77; National Treasurer, Nigerian Medical
Association, 1979-81; representative, Nigerian Medical Association Management Board, Lagos
University Teaching Hospital, 1981-85; Management Board, Lagos University Teaching
Hospital, 1986; vice-chairman Board of Trustees, National Youth Service Corps Mobile clinic,
1992; chairman Board of Governors, Falomo High School, Lagos; Medical Adviser, African
Church Organisation, Nigeria, since 1990
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors; Nigerian Medical
Association, Lagos State; British Medical Association, 1968; Irish Medical Association, 1968;
Recognitions & Achievements: Ikoyi Club, 1938; Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, Five-Star-
General; Anthony Rotary Club, Western Nigerian Scholarship, 1964-68; Prestigious Grand
Award, University of Ibadan Medical Students Association; Roll of Honour, Nigerian Medical
Association, 1996.
Hobbies: Table tennis, hunting, travelling
Address: Maryland Specialist Hospital, 18, Faramobi-Ajike Street, P.O. Box 4163, Ikeja.
Name: FALOPE, Rt Rev John Adegbehin Ibitayo

Profession: Clergyman, educationist
Education: St Peter's Primary School, Ile-Oluji, 1918-24, St Andrew's College, Oyo, 1926-29,
Institute of Education, University of London, England, 1949-50, St Augustine's College,
Canterbury, England, 1965-66.
Career: Teacher, later headmaster, various primary schools, 1930-46, first master, Christ's
School, Ado-Ekiti, 1943-44, district supervisor of primary schools, 1947-49, senior tutor, St
John's College, Owo, 1951, principal, St David's Teacher Training College, Evboneka, Benin,
1952-56, principal, St Matthias' Teacher Training College, Akure, 1956-64, chaplain, St John's
College, Owo, 1965, men's warden, Vining Christian Leadership Centre, Akure, 1966 and
principal, 1965-68, general secretary, Christian Council of Nigeria, 1968-71, vicar, St John's
Church, Iloro, Ilesha, 1971, archdeacon of Ilesha, 1973-74, consecrated Anglican bishop of
Ilesha Diocese, 1974.
Institutional Membership: Christian Council of Nigeria
Recognitions & Achievements: Publ: The New Birth (Daystar Press, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1966).
Hobbies: Church Music, reading
Address: Bishopscourt, Oke-Oye, PO Box 237, Ilesha, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: FALUYI, Chief Benjamin Ayodele

Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc, FNSE, FICE
Education: Holy Trinity, Omofe, Ilesa, 1938-39; Christ Church School, Ijero, 1940-41; Ogbere
United Primary School, Ijebu-Igbo, 1942; Government College, Ibadan, 1943-48; University
College Ibadan, 1948-49; University of London, 1953-56; Imperial College of Science and
Technology, University of London, 1961-62.
Career: Assistant Civil Engineer , Sir William Halcrom and Partners, London, 1956-58;
Executive Engineer , Ministry of Works and Transport, Ibadan, 1958-62; Senior Executive
Engineer , (special projects), Ministry of Works and Transport in-charge of Colony Province,
1962-65; Senior Water Engineer , Ministry of Works and Transport, Ibadan, 1966-67; Principal
Design Engineer , Western Nigeria Water Corporation, Ibadan, 1967-69; Chief Design Engineer
, Western Nigeria Water Corporation, Ibadan, 1969-74; Director, Associated Engineers and
Consultants (Nigeria) Limited, Ibadan, since 1974; Director, Tahal Consultants (Africa) Limited,
since 1997; chairman, Ondo State Water Corporation, 1976-78.
Institutional Membership: Institution Of Civil Engineers, 1973, Institution and Environmental
Management.
Recognitions & Achievements: Elemeso Ado-Ekiti 1997, Olisa Ikole, 1983, Fiwajoye Omuo,
1983, Maiyegun Osin-Ekiti, 1983, Atobase Ila-Orangun, 1988.
Hobbies: Ashtray collector, collector of several religious music.
Address: 12, Faluyi Road, 57/ 587B Felele, Ibadan.
Name: FALUYI, Engineer Akinsola Olusegun

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc. AMNIM, FNSE
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Ibadan Boys' High School, 1946-51; Loughborough, College of Technology, 1953-
58.
Career: Hospital Engineer , University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1960-62; Assistant to Chief
Engineer , Dunlop Nigeria Industries, Ikeja, 1962-64; Services Engineer , Dunlop Nigeria
Industries, Ikeja, 1964-65; Chief Engineer , Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos; 1965-
75; Principal Partner, Edison Group and Partners, Lagos, 1976-79; managing director, Atess Ltd,
Lagos, since 1980; director Aries Ltd., Lagos, since 1984; director Studies, Atess Institute,
Lagos, since 1985; National Commission on Right Hand Traffic, 1971-72; National Road Safety
Commission, 1972-73; Council member International Federation of Hospital Engineering, 1973-
88; Secretary, Ministry of Mines & Power, Committee on the Re-organisation of the Electricity
Industry in Nigeria, 1979, National Committee on Engineering Infrastructure, 1990; former
motoring columnist, Sunday Times, 1970-72.
Institutional Membership: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK; Nigerian Institute of
Management; Institution of Hospital Engineering; Nigerian Association of Hospital Engineering;
Foundation Member/General Secretary, Automobile Association of Nigeria, 1966-75.
Recognitions & Achievements: foundation fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers; fellow
Nigerian Academy of Engineering, 1997; Honorary fellowship, Nigerian Association of Health
Engineering, 1976; Nigerian Society of Engineers, Merit Award, 1983; Council of Registered
Engineers in Nigeria Merit Award, 1997.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 1, Bolaji Bakare Close, Ilupeju, Lagos
E-mail: sola34@hotmail.com
Name: FALUYI, Mrs. Rachael Olufunke (nee Ebun)

Profession: University administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A.
Education: St. Paul's Anglican School, Ise-Ekiti, 1953-60; St. John's Secondary Moder-School,
Ise-Ekiti, 1961-63; United Missionary College, Ibadan, 1964-66; University of Ibadan, 1973-
1976; University of Reading, England, 1977-79.
Career: Teacher, St James's Anglican School, Ilara, Akure, 1967; Teacher, St. Michael's
Anglican School, Ilara, 1968-69; Teacher, St Phillip's Anglican School, Aramoko-Ekiti, 1970-
71; St. John's Anglican School, Oba-Ile, Akure, 1972-73; Cultural Officer, Ministry of Local
Government and Information, Secretariat, Ibadan, Nigeria-Youths Service Corp, 1976-77;
Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Secretariat, Ibadan; Government College, Ibadan,
1980-82; assistant Registrar (Academic), Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, 1982-84 senior
assistant Registrar II (Academic), 1984-87; senior assistant Registrar I, Council Affairs and
General Administration, 1987-88; Principal assistant Registrar, 1988-91; Deputy Registrar,
Establishments Division, 1991-94; Acting Registrar, 1994-96.
Institutional Membership: Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators,
Nigerian Association of University Women; former member Girls' Brigade 1959-69; former
captain, Girls' Brigade, Ondo Province; treasurer, Ondo State University Women's Association,
1990-93; matron, Ise-Ekiti Federation of Students Union matron, Ise Dynamic Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Commonwealth Administrative, Travelling Fellowship. 1989.
Hobbies: Reading, cookery, gardening sewing, volleyball, teaching of young children
Address: Quarter 9, New GRA, P.O. Box 1900, Ado-Ekiti.
Name: FAMILONI, Dr. Kayode Adegbola

Profession: Economist university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BS, MA., Ph.D
Home Town: Akure
Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1968, New York; University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, USA, 1970.
Career: Director Black Studies, Miami University. Oxford, Ohio, 1971-72; assistant professor,
Howard University, Washington, D.C., 1972-75; member Governing Council, Federal
Polytechnic, Bida Nigerian Council for Management Development, Lagos, Presidential
Commission of Inquiry
Institutional Membership: West African Economic Association, Nigerian Economic Society;
vice-president, University of Lagos Chapter, Academic Staff Union of Universities, 1977-79.
Recognitions & Achievements: First Prizes, Science and Mathematics, Ekiti Parapo Col_lege,
1958; Abeokuta Grammar School, 1961; African Scholarship Programme of American
Universities, 1962; Aspau Scholar, 1965: Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Pittsburgh,
1967-68. Publication: Models of Economic Discrimination, 1982; Lectures in Microeconomic
Theory, 1982.
Hobbies: Photography, politics, international affairs
Address: 12, Ransome-Kuti Road, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Name: FAMILUSI, Professor Julius Babashola

Profession: Pediatrician
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, UCH, MRCP
Home Town: Imesi-Ile
Education: Ebenezer Primary School, Ekotedo, Ibadan, 1946-49; Government College, Ibadan,
1950-55; University College, Ibadan, 1955-62; British Post-graduate Medical Federation, 1964-
67; University of Minnesota Graduate School of Medicine, 1972-73; Yale School of Medicine,
1973; Institute of Child Health, University of London, 1974.
Career: House Physician, Registrar and Senior Registrar in various Hospitals in Nigeria and the
United Kingdom, 1962-68; Lecturer/Consultant Paediatrician, University of Ibadan, 1969-72;
Senior Lecturer/Consultant, University of Ibadan, 1972-76; professor, Paediatrics, University
College Hospital, University of Ibadan, 1976; Head, Department of Paediatrics, University of
Ibadan, 1977-80; Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, Ibadan, 1980-82; chief examiner,
National Board in Paediatrics, 1982-85
Institutional Membership: Paediatric Association of Nigeria, 1986; International Paediatric
Association, 1969; National Delegate, 1986, Association of Physicians of West Africa, 1970;
International Cerebral Palsy Society, 1974; International Neurology Association, 1978; Union of
National Paediatric Societies and Association, 1987.
Recognitions & Achievements: Foundation fellow Nigerian Medical Council in Paediatrics,
1971; fellow West African College of Physicians, 1976, Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeon, Glasgow, 1977, International College of Paediatrics, 1979; Rockefeller Foundation
Special fellow in Paediatric Neurology, 1972-73; Heinz fellow of the British Paediatric
Association "A" Award, 1974; Fulbright Senior African Scholar, 1983; Commonwealth Senior
Medical fellow, 1987. Publication: Nutrition and Disease Patterns in a War affected area of
Eastern Nigeria, Institute of Child Health, University of Ibadan, 1969; Children, Viruses,
Problems and Promises, Ibadan University Press, 1981.
Hobbies: Farming, swimming and reading
Address: 4, Imo Street, University of Ibadan Campus, Ibadan, Oyo State
Telephone: 02-400550/1878
Name: FAMORI, Gregory Emmanuel Ibidapo

Home Town: Akure
Education: Local Authority Primary School, Akure, 1945-52; St. Thomas Aquinas College,
Akure, 1957-60.
Career: Senior Accounts Clerk, Nigerian Produce Marketing Company Limited, Lagos, 1963-
68; Accountant Secretary, Nigerian Leather Works Company Limited, Kano, 1968-74; Trainee
Accountant, Egunjobi, Sulaimon and Company (Chartered Accountants), 1974-76; Managing
Partner, Dapo Famori and Company (Chartered Accountants), 1977.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, 1986; associate
Nigerian Institute of Taxation, 1986;, Rotary International.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1982
Hobbies: Travelling, table tennis.
Address: 9, Ilaje Road, Ijapo Housing Estate, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: FAMORIYO, Professor Olusegun Akanni

Profession: Agricultural economist
Home Town: lle-Ife
Education: School of Agriculture, Houghall, Durham, 1960-61; King's College, University of
Durham, 1961-66; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1966-68; Wye College, University of London,
1968-71.
Career: Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute Social and Economic Research, Ibadan,1971 -78;
Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978-80; Associate Professor, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria 1980-84; Professor of Agricultural Economics/ Head, Department of Farm and
Extension Education, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1985.
Institutional Membership: American Agricultural Economics Association; Society for
International Development; Association for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences in Africa.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publications: Land Tenure Studies in Ondo, Egba Areas of
Southern Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, 1975; Land
Tenure and Agricultural Development in Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic
Research, Ibadan, 1979.
Hobbies: Music, table tennis.
Name: FAMUTIMI, Chief Olabintan

Date (& Place) of Birth: February 5, 1945; Ondo
Home Town: Ondo Town
Education: St. Jude's Primary School, Ondo, 1951-57; Ondo Boys High School, Ondo, 1959-64;
Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, 1966-67; University of Ibadan, 1968-71; Institute De Fountainbleau
France 1981.
Career: Research assistant, Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of
Ibadan, 1964-65; Summer Vacation Work, Hawker Siddeley Engineering Company, St. James
Street, London, 1969; Graduate Management Trainee, Manager, United African Company Plc,
1971-73; Lecturer Nigeria Institute of Management, 1974-1976; Administrative Manager,
Nigeria Institute of Management; Acting Editor, Management in Nigeria, 1972-74 Sales/Product
manager, Pfizer Products Plc, 1976-79; Product manager, R.T. Briscoe Nigeria Plc,
Pharmaceutical Division, 1974-76; Marketing manager, Pfizer Products Company Plc (now
Neimeth Plc), 1976-79; Marketing manager/ Managing Director, Boots, Company Nigeria Plc,
1979-85; Chairman/Managing Director, Beeb Holdings Ltd (Investments, Contracting,
International Trading); chairman Nigeria-Romanian Wood Industries Ltd, Tricontinental Ondo;
deputy chairman Goldcrest Finance and Investment Company Ltd; director Goldlink Insurance
Company Ltd (Underwriters); Ultimate Mortgage Finance (Mortgage Bankers); Iroba Ltd
(Exports and Imports), a subsidiary of Ikeja Hotels Ltd, owners of Sheraton Hotels and Towers,
Ikeja; Ebun Industries Ltd (Cocoa Processors), since 1985; Tricontinental Oil Services Ltd;
Baolek Finance Ltd, since 1985.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria-Britain Association; vice-president, Nigerian-Britain
Association; Nigerian Institute of Management; Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries;
Association of Nigerian Exporters; Institute European d'Administration des Affairs Alumni
Association, Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Institute of Directors,
Nigerian/German Business Council, International Airline Passengers Association (IAPA);
Metropolitan Club, Lagos; Ikoyi Club 1938; Rotary Club of Ikeja; International Airline
Passengers Association, Business Club, Ikeja, Nigeria-Britain Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: Listed in Who's Who in Ondo town and Ondo State; Chief
Basorun of Iparuku, Ondo.
Hobbies: Reading, Swimming, Travelling, Networking/Socialising
Address: 20, Bolode-Oku Street, Ijaiye Village, Ogba, Lagos
Telephone: 01-4920217, 4925469.
Name: FAMUTIMI, Feyisola Olamide

Profession: Legal practitioner, insurance broker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, LL.B, B.L
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 10, 1950; Ondo
Education: St. Stephen's Anglican Primary, Ondo, 1956-62; Olofin Grammar School, Idanre,
1963-68; Ondo Boys' High School, Ondo, 1969-70; University of Ibadan, 1974-77; University of
Lagos, 1996-2002; Nigeria Law School, Abuja, 2003-04; Chartered Insurance Institute College
of Insurance, Kent, England, 1981.
Career: University of Ibadan, Adult Education Department, 1971; R.T. Briscoe Nigeria Limited,
Ibadan, 1972; NYSC, Enugu/Onitsha, 1977-78; Nigeria Television Channel 10, Victoria Island
Lagos, 1978-79; Femi Johnson and Company Limited, 1979; Glanvill Enthoven & Co. Limited,
1980-2000, where he rose to Group Managing Director; Managing Director/ceo Feybil Insurance
Brokers, Western House and Principal Partners, Feyisola Famutimi & Co. Legal Practitioners,
Western House; member Diocesan Board, Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion.
Institutional Membership: Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria; Nigerian Council of
Registered Insurance Brokers; Nigerian Bar Association; Chartered Insurance Institute, London;
Ikoyi Club, 1938; Pioneer vice-president, Zenith Club of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: University Scholar, University of Ibadan Undergraduate
Scholarship, 1975-77; National Academic Merit Award, 1975-77.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, music, tennis, traveling, social work, church work, community
service and youth affairs.
E-mail: feybil@hyperia.com
Telephone: 08056031955, 08033551548
Name: FAMUTIMI, Mr. Olawale Soledayo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MBA, ACII
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 17, 1958; Ondo
Home Town: Ondo; Ondo-West LGA
Education: St. Stephens Anglican Primary School, 196-69; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, 1972-
77; University of Lagos, 1980-83; University of Ado-Ekiti.
Career: Prudential Union Assurance Company. 1986-89; A&G Insurance Company Limited,
1989-2002; Wema Insurance Brokers; Past chairman Landlords Association on the Who is Who
of Ondo State.
Institutional Membership: Chartered Insurance Institute, London; Chartered Insurance Institute
of Nigeria Council of Registered Insurance Brokers; chairman Mocosa 76.
Hobbies: Cross country race, football
Address: 57, Owomamowo Street, Ondo State.
Name: FAMUYIBO, Victor

Profession: Human resources expert, lawyer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc. MPA, LLB, BL
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 27, 1958; Lagos
Home Town: Ado-Ekiti;
Education: Government Demonstration School, Surulere, 1960-69; African Church Grammar
School Abeokuta, 1970-74; Igbobi College, Yaba, 1974-76; University of Ibadan, 1976-79;
University of Lagos, 1983-85; University of Lagos, 1990-95; Nigerian Law School, 1996.
Career: Personnel Manager; Job Evaluation Manager; Industrial Relations Manager; Manpower
Dev. & Training Manager.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of
Management; American Society of Training and Development
Recognition& Achievements: Ikoyi Club, 1938
Hobbies: Current affairs
Name: FAMUYIWA, Dr. Oluwole Olumakinde

Profession: Medical practitioner, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, M.Phil, MRCPsych, FMC Psych, FWACP.
Education: Araromi Baptist School, Moloney Street, Lagos; Baptist Day School, Oke Okanla,
Oshogbo, Osun State, 1951-58; Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, Osun State, 1957-65; University
of Lagos, College of Medicine, 1967-72; University of Edinburgh, Scotland 1975-79; University
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1982-84.
Career: Pre-registration officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1972-73; Senior House
Officer, Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomosho, 1973-74; Medical Officer II, Psychiatric Hospital,
Yaba, 1974; Registrar in Psychiatry, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, 1974-75;
Clinical Assistant Psychiatry Commonwealth Medical Fellowship Royal Edinburgh Hospital,
Morningside Park, 1975-76; Registrar in Psychiatry, Bangour Village Hospital, Edinburgh, UK,
1976-97; Registrar, Bangour Village Hospital, West Lothian, Scotland, UK, 1977-78; Lecturer I,
College of Medicine and Consultant Psychiatrist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos,
1979-86; senior Associate, University of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1982-84; senior Lecturer
1986-90; visiting senior Lecturer, School of Post-graduate Medicine, University of Keele, North
Staffordshire, England; Consultant Psychiatrist, St. Edward's Hospital, Cheddleton Cheddle,
Leek, West Midlands and City General Hospital, Hilton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, England, 1989-
90; assistant professor Psychiatry/Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Lagos;
Consultant Psychiatrist/Head of the Multi-disciplinary Mental Health Team, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos; Consultant Psychiatrist/Bio-behavioural Scientist, The
Lambo Foundation, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos; chairman Medical Board, University of Lagos;
Academic Board, College of Medicine, Lagos; Psychiatric Hospital Management Board, Federal
Ministry of Health, Lagos, Advisory Committee (counselling unit), National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, 1990; North Staffordshire Medical Institute; Stoke-on-Trent, England;
Faculty Secretary, Board of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians, Executive Council,
African Psychiatric Association; Deputy Editor, African Journal of Psychiatry; Examiner, West
African College of Physicians; Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Keele,
Keele, England; chairman College Committee on Multiple Choice Papers, University of Lagos.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1978, Association of Psychiatrist in
Nigeria affiliated to World Psychiatric Association; World Federation for Mental Health; The
Trans-cultural Society, African Psychiatric Association, (executive council), International
Institute of Human Relations, The Social Anthropology Society of Africa; West African College
of Physicians, 1982, Royal Society of Health, 1994; Rotary Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: fellow National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria,
1981.
Hobbies: Classical Music, reading, soccer
Address: 6, Harvey Road, Yaba, Lagos; D6b, Eni Njoku Road, Staff Quarters, University of
Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: FANDA, Hon. Adamu Abdu

Profession: Business consultant, politician
Home Town: Fanda; Albusa LGA
Education: Bayero University Kano
Career: Journalist, Consultant, Supervisory Councillor; member Caretaker Committee, Albasu,
LGA, 1994-96; chairman Albasu Local Government Area, 1997-98; member House of
Representatives, for Albasu/Ajingi/Gaya Federal Constituency on Platform of Peoples
Democratic Party since, 1999.
Address: Fanda, Albasu Local Government Area, Kano State
Name: FANI-KAYODE, Femi

Profession: Legal practitioner, politician, clergy
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, LLM, BL
Education: Holmewood House Preparatory School, Brighton College Turnbridge Well-England,
1966; Harrow School, Middlesex, UK; Kelly College, Devon, U.K; University of London,
Cambridge University; Nigerian Law School, 1985; Christian Action Faith Bible Seminary and
Church, Ghana.
Career: Chief Rotimi William's Chambers; senior Partner, Fani-Kayode and Sowemimo
Chambers; set up September Club, 1988; Chief Press Secretary to Chief Tom Ikimi, First
National chairman NRC, 1990; Special Adviser to Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, former head, National
Security Organisation, 1991; joined NADECO, 1995; helped establish Progressive Action
Movement; appointed assistant on Public Affairs to president Olusegun Obasanjo, 2003-06;
Minister of Tourism and Culture, 2006; Minister of Aviation 2006-2007 member Sub-Committee
on Publicity, Legacy House, Obasanjo/Atiku Campaign Organisation Headquarters, 2003.
Recognition & Achievements: National Republican Convention; National Youth Leader, 1989;
Peoples Democratic Party.
Name: FANI-KAYODE, Remi Ade

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, LLB, BL, MA
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 22, 1921, London, UK
Education: King's College, Lagos, Nigeria, 1933-39, Downing College, Cambridge, UK, 1942-
46, Middle Temple, Inns of Court, UK, 1943-45
Career: Chairman, Action Group Youth Association, 1953-55; chairman, former National
Council of Nigerian Citizens, Western Working Committee, 1960-62, national vicepresident,
banned National Party of Nigeria, 1979.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian House of Representatives, 1954-58, Western House of
Assembly, 1960-66, Leader of Opposition, former Western Nigeria House of Assembly, 1961-
62, deputy premier and minister of Local Government, Western Nigeria, 1962-65, senior partner,
Fani-Kayode and Sowemimo solicitors, chairman, Kramer-Italo Construction Company Limited,
chairman, North-Western Services Company Limited.
Recognitions & Achievements: tt: Balogun of Ife, Nlado of Ake, Agbaakin of Akure;
Commander of the Order of the Niger; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 1978; Publ: Blackism.
Hobbies: Reading, politics, music
Address: 43 Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria.
Telephone: 876302.
Name: FANIRAN, Professor Adetoye

Profession: Geographer/geomorphologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A. Ph.D.
Home Town: Ejigbo
Education: Baptist Day School, Ola, 1946-52; Government Teacher's Training College, Ibadan,
1954-57; University College, Ibadan, 1961-64; The University of Sydney, New-South Wales,
1965-68.
Career: Teacher, 1958-64; commissioner Oyo State Government, 1977-79; chairman Water
Corporation of Oyo State, 1984-86.
Institutional Membership: The Geographical Society of New South Wales, Australia, 1965;
International Water Resources Association, 1972; Association for the Advancement of
Agricultural Sciences in Africa; American Water Resources Association, 1987; Advisory
Associate, International Association of Geomorphologists.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Nigerian Geographical Association, 1982, West African
Representative on Governing Council of the Commonwealth Geographical Bureau, 1976-84;
Mayegun of Ola, Ejigbo, 1980, Atunluto of Ede, 1981. Publication: co-author, A New Approach
to Practical Work in Geography, Heinemann, London, 1973, 1977; co-ed., Regional Planning
and National Development in Tropical Africa, University Press, Ibadan, 1977; co-author:
Sentinels of Soil Study, Heinemann, London, 1978; Man's Physical Environment, Heinemann,
London, 1980; Handbook for Geography Teaching in Schools and Colleges, Heinemann, Ibadan,
1981; Humid Tropical Geomorphology, Longman, London, 1983; African Landform,
Heinemann, Ibadan, 1986; Urban and Regional Planning Policy Formulation in Developing
Countries, Ibadan University Press, 1987.
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, clubs and societies
Address: 19, Ilaro Street, Bodija, Ibadan.
Telephone: 022-400550/1096.
Name: FANSRAIM, Dr Adetoye

Profession: Geographer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, PhD
Home Town: Ejigbo
Education: Baptist Day School, Ola, 1946-52, Government Teacher Training College, Ibadan,
1954-57, University of Ibadan, 1961-64, University of Sydney, Australia, 1965-68.
Career: teacher, 1958-64, lecturer, Geography, University of Ibadan, 1968-73, visiting
professor, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA, 1971, senior lecturer, University of
Ibadan, 1973-76, visiting post-doctoral research fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison,
Wisconsin, USA, 1976, reader in Geography, University of Ibadan, commissioner for Works and
Housing, Oyo State, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Geographical Association, Nigerian Mining, Geological
and Metallurgical Society, Geographical Society of New South Wales, Australian Geography
Teachers' Association, International Water Resources Association.
Recognitions & Achievements: West African representative, Governing Council,
Commonwealth Geographical Bureau; publications: co-author, A New Approach to Practical
Work in Geography (London, 1973, 1977), co-author, Essentials of Social Study and National
Development in Tropical Africa (Ibadan University Press, 1977).
Hobbies: Reading, poultry-keeping, gardening, indoor games
Address: 3A Majasan Close, Kongi, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: FAPOHUNDA, Professor Olanrewaju Joseph

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A., Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 4, 1934; Igbara-Ode
Home Town: Igbara-Odo; Ekiti South West LGA
Education: St. James's School, Igbara-Odo, 1940-46; Christ's School, Ado Ekiti; St. Andrew's
College, Oyo. 1951-53; Nigerian College of Technology, Ibadan, 1956-58; University College,
Ibadan, 1958-62; Moscow State University, Moscow, 1963-64; University of Collogne,
Germany, 1964-65; Cornell University, Ittiara, New York, 1965-67; New York University, 1967-
70.
Career: Professor University of Lagos, 1979-89; Chief Technical Adviser, Zambia in Manpower
Planning; 1988-89; Research fellow, NISER, Ibadan, 1988-89; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Lagos, 1981-83; chairman BOD, Nigerian Romanian Wood Industries, Ondo,
1984-86; Consultant, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, IDEP, Dakar Senegal,
1985; visiting professor/Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ondo State University, 1986-87;
chairman Federal Republic of Nigeria, Committee on Gainful Employment Creation, 1984;
director HRRU, University of Lagos, 1985-86; currently, professor/Dean, Faculty of
Management Sciences, Lagos State University; member Institute of Shipping; Nigerian
Economic Society, since 1962.
Institutional Membership: American Economic Association, 1967-72; African Studies
Association, 1969-75; International Union for Scientific Study of Population, 1977-90; Club
Arcade of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: College Scholar, University of Ibadan, 1962 USSR UNESCO,
fellow 1963-64; Derma Academics Exchange Service Award, 1964; USA government Fulbright
Senior Scholars Research Award, 1979; Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Award, 1983;
North Korea Academy of Social Sciences Award, 1982; The Babajiro of Amoye. Ikere; Atayese
of Igabara-Odo, Ekiti; Publication: The Informal Sector of Lagos; An Inquiry into Urban Poverty
and Employment, Ilo, Geneva. 1978; and UPL, Ibadan, 1986; The Losts of Children in Lagos,
Heinemann Educational Books, Ibadan, 1986; Use, Misuse and non-Use of Manpower in the
Nigerian Economy, Lagos, Nelson Books. 1983.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, playing lawn tennis
Address: Block 146, Flat 3, LSDPC Medium Income Housing Estate, Phase IV, Ijaye Ogba.
E-mail: fapomordam@yahoo.com
Name: FAPONNLE, Chief Anthony Olabode

Home Town: Ilorin
Education: St Andrew's Primary School, Oro, 1947-56, St Anthony's Grammar School, Ijebu-
Ode, 1957-61, Bristol College of Commerce, England, 1962-64, Polytechnic of the South Bank,
London, 1964-66 (Diploma in Health Care Administration, 1966); administrative assistant,
North-West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, London, 1964-66, deputy chief officer,
Stores and Supplies, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1967-69.
Career: Appointed chief medical records officer, also head, Department of Medical Records and
coordinator, School of Medical Records, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969.
Institutional Membership: Associate, Nigeria Institute of Personnel Management, 1979.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Nigerian Health Records Administrators, 1974;
Alapinni of Oro Town.
Address: 3 Sambo Close, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
Name: FARI, Aliyu Habu

Profession: Businessman, politician, administrator
Career: Pioneer director Research, National Party of Nigeria, 1978; State Secretary National
Party of Nigeria, Gongola State; minister, State Transport, 1979; Presidential Candidate, Taraba
State under Option A4, National Republican Convention; Elected National Secretary Democratic
Party of Nigeria; National Administrative Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party.
Recognitions & Achievements: Founder, Arewa Frontiers later National Frontiers; Co-
ordinator/National chairman National Democratic Party, July 23, 2001-2007; Presidential
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Party in the 2007 General Elections.
Name: FARODOYE, Chief James Oladipo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCCA, FCA, FCIT
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: St. John's Primary School, Ilesha, 1948-54; Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, 1956-
60; Balham & Tooting College (now Southwest London College), 1964-67.
Career: General Manager, National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria; chairman Access Bank
Plc; Principal Partner, Dipo Farodoye & Company (Chartered Accountants), RIB Insurance
Brokers
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants; Taxation Institute
Incorporated; Island Club; Apapa Club.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants
Hobbies: Table tennis, draught, ludo, reading, music
Address: Plot 1218F, Sam Adegbite Close, Victoria Island, Lagos,
Name: FAROUK, Alhaji Ibrahim Bibi

Home Town: Sokoto
Education: Shahuchi Elementary School, 1942-44; Kano Middle School, 1944-49; School for
Arabic Studies, 1949-52; Bakhterrudah Institute of Education, Sudan, 1954-56; Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1969-72.
Career: School teacher, 1953-56, assistant education officer, Kano Local Government
Authority, 1956-60, external affairs officer, Ministry of External Affairs, 1960-68, deputy
permanent secretary, Military Governor's Office, Kano, 1968-72, principal assistant secretary,
Ministry of Health, Kano, 1972-73, assistant chief census officer, Kano, 1973, acting principal
inspector, National Youth Service Corps for Kano State. 1973-75, deputy permanent secretary,
Ministry of Education, 1975, deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Works and Housing, 1975-
76, later elected deputy governor, Kano State, 1979-81, impeached, 1981.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, gymnastics, listening to French and Arab broadcasts.
Name: FAROUNBI, Akinyemi Bamidele

Profession: Administrator, journalist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.P.A
Home Town: Ora, Ikirun
Education: Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, 1957-62; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1964-66;
University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1966-68 and 1974-75.
Career: Staff Development Manager/Controller, Corporate Affairs, Western Nigerian Television
and Broadcasting Service, Ibadan, 1969-75; Director Administration, Nigerian Television (now
Nigerian Television Authority), Ibadan, 1976; general manager NTA, Ibadan, 1977-80, NTA,
Akure, 1981; chairman Oyo State Directorate of Information, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
State, Ibadan, 1981-83; chairman/ceo., Labs Deroy Centre Limited, Ibadan, 1983; president
Derolong (Nigeria) Limited, Ibadan, 1980-86; chairman Board, Daily Times, 2004; Technical
Committee that prepared the Yoruba agenda for the National Political Reform Conference, 2005.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, 1979; Institute of Personnel
Management, 1979; Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, 1979; International Press Institute,
Overseas Press Media Association, International Institute of Communications.
Recognitions & Achievements: Publication: In Defiance of Nigerian Broadcasting, TCMS,
Ibadan, 1977; Whither Nigerian Broadcasting, TCMS, Ibadan, 1977; Broadcasting Management,
Patdel, Ibadan, 1978; Controversy Within, LDC, Ibadan, 1983.
Hobbies: Music, table tennis
Address: 2 Adegboyega Adeagbo Layout, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Telephone: 02-715031, 715064.
Name: FARUK, Usman

Profession: Policeman
Home Town: Pindiga, Gombe Division
Education: Bauchi Middle School, Government School, Zaria, Agricultural School, Samaru,
Zaria, Police College, Ikeja, Senior Detective Course, Wakefield, England, 1961, Gazetted
Officer's Course, Police College, Scotland, 1964.
Career: Joined Police Force, 1958, later chief superintendent for Police, military governor,
North Western State, 1967-75.
Hobbies: Reading
Name: FASAN, Chief Ayo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, MILR, MNIM, FIPM, AMNTTAD,
MNIRA
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: Ibadan City Academy, 1966-70; Ilesha Grammar School, 1973-74;University of
Ibadan,1974-77; 1978-80; 1984-86.
Career: Administrative Officer, (NYSC), Maiduguri, Metropolitan Council, 1977-1978;
Administrative Officer, Personnel, NTA Zonal Headquarters, Ibadan, 1978-1980; senior
Administrative Officer, Personnel, NTA Zonal Headquarters, Ibadan, 1981-82; Principal
Administrative Officer, Personnel, 1982-1983; acting Controller of Administration, 1983; acting
secretary to NTA Zonal Board on different occasions, Ibadan, 1983-85; Controller of
Administration, Training and Industrial Relations, NTA Headquarters, Lagos, 1987-89; manager
Administration, Personnel, 1989-94; Managing Administration, NTA Enugu, 1994-97; manager
Administration, NTA Headquaters, Lagos, 1997-99; assistant Director Administration, 1999;
Pioneering general manager NTA Osogbo, since 2000; vice-chairman Forum of Heads of
Federal Establishment, Osun State, since 2001.
Institutional Membership: Executive Council of Nigerian Institute of Management, Ibadan
Branch, 1982-87; Nigerian Football Referee Association 1976-82; Executive Council, Institute
of Personnel Management, Lagos, 1989-94; chairman Enugu Branch of Institute of Personnel
Management, 1994-97; Council of Institute of Personnel Management, 1994-97; Secretary NTA
Committee on Cup of Nations CAN, 2000; Secretary General, Nigerian Jaycees, Ibadan LOM,
1984-85; first vice-president. Nigerian Jaycees, Ibadan LOM, 1985-86; Ilesa Grammar School
Old Students Association, 1986-87; General Secretary Ilesa Grammar School Old Students
Association, Ibadan Branch, 1980-84; Social Secretary, Ilesha Grammar School Old Students
Association, Ibadan Branch, 1986-94: Enugu Sports Club, 1994-97; chairman Monday Night
Forum Club, Arcade of Nigeria, 1997-2000; president Ilesa Grammar School Old Students
Association Osogbo Branch, since march 2001; Director Community Services
Recognitions & Achievements: Rotary Club of Ilesa Restoration Group, Best Hall Student, Kuti
Hall Masters award, 1976; award for Excellence, Association of Mass Communication Students
of ESUT, 1995; Professional Service award, Rotaract Club of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, 1996; Bobajiro of Ekotedo, Ibadan. July 2000; Atunluse of Ojo in Egbedore Local
Government Concil of Osun State, October 2000; Bobagunwa of Aagbaland, Osun State, 2001.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, table tennis, squash racket, badmington and chess
Name: FASAN, Professor Peter Olusola

Home Town: Ondo
Education: All Saints School, Ondo, 1939-46, Ondo Boys' High School, 1947-52, Norwich City
College, England, 1953-55, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, University of London,
England, 1955-60 (Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1960), Liverpool School of
Tropical Medicine, England, 1962 (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 1962), London
School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, England, 1964-65 (Diploma in Tropical Public
Health, 1965), Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith, London, 1966.
Career: Medical officer and malariologist, Federal Malaria Research Institute, Yaba, Lagos,
1961-67, registrar, City Hospital, Tropical Diseases Unit, Edinburgh, 1966-67, specialist
physician, Malariology, Federal Malaria Research Institute, Yaba, 1967-68, lecturer and
consultant, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1968-70, senior lecturer, Department of
Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1970-74, appointed professor of Community Health,
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 1974.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, England, Royal College of Physicians,
Edinburgh, 1967; International Epidemiological Association (IEA), committee member, IEA,
1974-77, chairman, Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria.
Recognitions & Achievements: Honorary consultant physician, Lagos University Teaching
Hospital; fellow, West African College of Physicians, 1976, fellow, Royal College of Physicians,
Edinburgh, 1977, fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine, fellow, American Society of
Tropical Medicine.
Hobbies: Music, travelling
Address: No 1 College of Medicine Quarters, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Name: FASANMI, Ayorinde

Profession: Pharmacist, politician
Home Town: lye-Ekiti
Education: St Paul's School, Ebute-Metta, 1931-36, St Mark's School, Offa, 1937-41,
Government College, Ibadan, 1942-47, Pharmacy School, Yaba, 1947-50 (Chemist and Druggist
Diploma, 1950).
Career: joined General Hospital, Lagos, 1950, later General Hospital, Ibadan, General Hospital,
Oshogbo, General Hospital, Oyo, elected senator for Ondo North, 1979-83, re-elected senator for
Ondo North, October-December 1983; former columnist, Nigerian Tribune.
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; national president, Pharmaceutical
Society of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Billiards, gardening, reading
Address: 2B Fagbewesa Street, P.O. Box 71, Oshogbo, Oyo State
Name: FASANYA, Dr. Jacob Oluwafemi
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MLS, Ph.D.
Home Town: Ejigbo
Education: Ibadan Provincial College, Osogbo, 1956-59; University of Ibadan, 1962-66, 1966-
67; University Pittsburgh, USA, 1971-75.
Career: Assistant Librarian, University of Ibadan Library, 1967-69; Sub-Librarian II, University
of Ibadan, 1970-71; Consultant, Learning (Education Technology), Resources Centre, School of
Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1973-75; Senior Graduate Lecturer, Circulation and
Reference, GSLIS Library, University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1973-75; Sub-Librarian, University
of Ibadan Library, 1975-76; Senior Librarian, 1976; Lecturer I, Department of Library Studies,
University of Ibadan, 1977; Librarian, Centre for Management Development, Lagos, 1977-79;
Chief Librarian, Lagos, 1979-87; Chief Librarian, Ibadan Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1987; Board of
Governors, Baptist Secondary Grammar School, Ola, Ejigbo, Oyo State, 1976-79; National
Advisory Council of Education for Citizenship, Oyo State, 1978-79.
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Lagos State Division,
1983-86; president, Nigerian Library Association, 1989.
Recognitions & Achievements: Six-man Committee to Study and Make Proposals for a
National Commission on Libraries for Nigeria, 1986
Name: FASEHUN, Dr. Frederic Isiotan

Profession: Medical doctor, anaesthesiologist, acupuncturist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB, BCH
Education: Salvation Army School, 1947-52; St. Augustine's College, 1954; St. Peter's (Grade
Two) T.T.C Akure, 1955; Ondo Boys High School, 1955-1958; Blackburn College of Arts
Science & Technology, 1959; University of Aberdeen, 1963-68; Postgraduate Medical School,
Liverpool University, 1972-74; Nanking School of Tradomedicine, 1977.
Career: St. Patrick's Roman Catholic School, Yaba, Ondo; Christ School, Ondo; senior House
Officer, Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Zaria; senior House Officer, Department of
Anaesthesiology, LUTH, 1972; senior Registrar, 1974; retired as consultant, March, 31, 1978;
Medical Director Isihope Clinic, 1978-79; Medical Director Best Hope Hospital, till date;
Proprietor, Century Hotel, since 1987.
Institutional Membership: Chairman Nigerian Labour Party, 1989; Elders Council, SDP, Co-
ordinator, Movement for Social and Economic Justice, member National Consultative Forum,
1990, NADECO.
Recognitions & Achievements: Headed Chief Anthony Enahoro's escape committee from
Abacha's hunters; Baba Oodua, National Coordinator and founder of the Oduduwa Peoples
Congress, since 1994; Publ: Frederick Fasehun, The Son of OODUA, 2002.
Hobbies: Reading, music, meeting people
Address: 1-3, Dr. Fasehun Avenue, Ago-Okota, Lagos.
Name: FASEHUN, Ebenezer Olawanle

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 1925
Education: Ondo Boy's High School, Brixton School of Building, England
Career: clerk, Education Department, Ibadan, 1944, Engineering assistant, Public Works
Department, later joined Richard Costain Group, London, civil Engineer , Nigerian Ports
Authority, 1956, civil Engineer , Western State Ministry of Works and Transport, 1958, later
established private company of consulting Engineers
Address: Fasehun Foods Farm, Oregun Road, Ikeja, Lagos OR 97 Griffith Street, Ebute Metta,
Lagos.
Name: FASEKE, Dr. Modupeolu Mamunet (nee Duze)

Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: Government School, Ewu, 1964-66; OUS Oke Ona, Abeokuta, 1960-64; An_glican
Girls' Grammar School, Abeokuta, 1967-71; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1974-77; University
of Ife, 1978-79; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1983-97.
Career: Lecturer, School of Arts, Oyo State College of Arts and Science, Ile-Ife, 1979-80;
Lecturer, School of Arts, Oyo State College of Education, Ilesha, 1980-81; Lecturer, Faculty of
Commerce and Communication, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1981-85; Lecturer, Department of
History, Lagos State University, 1985-91; Head, History Unit, 1989-90; acting Head,
Department of History, 1990-94; Senior Lecturer, Department of History and International
Studies, Lagos State University, since 1991; assistant professor History, since Feb 2000; member
University Library Committee, 1985-87; representative, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences on
Faculty Board of Science, 1987-89; member Organising Committee, National Workshop on the
1988 Civil Service Reforms in Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1989,
Appointments and Promotions Committee, (Junior Staff), Lagos State University, 1989-90;
Social Welfare Officer, Department of Religious and History, Senate, 1990-94.
Institutional Membership: International Politics Association, Historical Association of
Administration, since 1985, Nigerian Association of Public Administration and Management,
since 1991, African Studies Association, UK, since 1994.
Recognitions & Achievements: Fellow, Commonwealth, 1994-95; member Royal African
Society, UK, since 1994; Association of African Women for Research and Development, 1998;
Best Student, University of Ife, 1979; Amnesty International, since 1986; Publication: 100
Model Questions and Answers on National History of Nigeria, Evans, Ibadan 1984; co-author,
National History of Nigeria, Evans, United Kingdom, 1986; The Rejected Stone, Evans, Ibadan;
and several articles in books and learned journals.
Hobbies: Singing
Name: FASEUN, Femi

Profession: University teacher, musicologist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A., M.Ed
Home Town: Ijeda Ijesa
Education: Local Authority School Ijeda-Ijesa, 1963-67; Local Authority School, Kajola via
Ijesa, 1968-69; Methodist Modern School, 1970-72; Wesley College, Ibadan 1973-76;
University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1978-83; University of Lagos, 1985-86; University of Nigeria,
Nsukka 1987-92
Career: Class Teacher, St. Brigids Girls' School, Sabo, Ibadan, 1976-78; Music Tutor, St.
Margaret's Girls' Secondary School, Ilesa, 1981-82; Graduate assistant, University of Nigeria
Nsukka, 1984-86; assistant Lecturer, 1986-87; Lecturer II, 1987-90; Lecturer 1, 1990-93; senior
Lecturer, since 1993; temporary senior Lecturer, Department of Religious (Music) Studies,
Lagos State University, since 1997; foundation member/Tenor Leader, Achinivu Harcourt Whyte
Chorale, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1981-97; Adjudicator, Anglican Church of Nigeria,
Niger Diocese Musical Festival Competition, 1986, 1987; Adjudicator, Presbyterian Church of
Nigeria National Music Festival, 1987 and 1990; Deputy Director Achinivu Harcourt Whyte
Chorale, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1989-97; expert, Music Curriculum Planning and
Criticism, National Board for Technical Education, Kaduna, 1992; item writer, Joint Admission
and Matriculation Board, since 1986; expert, Music and Dance Writing and Editing, National
Teachers' Institute, Kaduna, since 1990
Institutional Membership: Assistant secretary, Musicological Society of Nigeria, since 1992;
assistant secretary, Nigeria Society for Music Education and Research, since 1992, Nigeria
Association of Music Educators, since 1987, Nigeria Society for Music Education and Research,
Musicological Society of Nigeria, since 1992, Nigeria Educational Research Association,
Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria, Nigeria Association of Music
Education and ResearChairman, founding Secretary Egbe Omo Oduduwa, Nsukka, Ikoyi Club
1988-98.
Recognitions & Achievements: Best Graduating Student in Pianoforte, University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, 1983. Publication: Co-author, Teaching Cultural and Creative Arts In Nigerian Schools,
Summer Educational Publishers, Onitsha, 1989; co-author, Significance of Local Language as a
Tool for Musical Education, Expression and Appreciation, Nigeria Educational Research
Association, 1991; co-author, An Appraisal of Curriculum in Nigeria Junior Secondary School.
Hobbies: Sports, driving
Address: 16, Adetola Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: FASHAKIN, Dr Joseph Bandele

Profession: Scientist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, DSc
Home Town: Akure
Education: University of Ibadan, 1959-60, MacDonald College, St Anne de Bellevue, Canada,
McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1961-64, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan,
USA, 1964-66, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1966-
68, Harvard University School of Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1968-71 (Diploma
in Industrial Food Technology, 1974)
Career: Graduate assistant, Michigan State University, 1964-66, graduate assistant,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1966-68, research fellow, Harvard University, 1968-71,
lecturer, University of Ife, 1968-76, public analyst, 1976-77, appointed senior lecturer,
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Ife, March 1976; managing editor,
Nigeria Nutrition Newsletter.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Food Science and Technology, UK, Society for
Nutrition Education, California, USA, International Union of Nutritional Sciences, Sweden,
general secretary, Nutrition Society of Nigeria since 1975
Hobbies: Tennis, soccer, ayo
Address: House H7, Road 13A, University of Ife Campus, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: FASHOKUN, Dr Solomon Oni

Profession: Lawyer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD
Home Town: Imesi-Ile
Education: Methodist School, Otapete, Imesi-Ile, 1937-44, Methodist Teachers' Training
College, Ifaki, 1946-47, Cooperative Training College, Ibadan, 1954 (Certificate in Cooperative
Studies, 1954), University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1962-65, Nigerian Law School, 1965-66, University of
Sheffield, England, 1966-67, University of London, England, 1968-71.
Career: called to the Nigerian Bar, 1966; lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Ife, 1971-76,
appointed senior lecturer, University of Ife, October 1976, also legal practitioner and consultant
Hobbies: Table tennis, badminton, swimming, driving, ayo, draughts
Address: House H8, Road 13B, University Campus, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: FASHOLA, James Olatundun

Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCMA, FIMC
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 18, 1935; Ogbomoso
Home Town: Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso North LGA
Education: Baptist Primary Schairman Jos 1944-1948; Baptist Schairman Kafanchan 1948-
1949; Holy Trinity Schairman Kanfanchan 1950; Plateau Middle Schairman Kuru 1951-1952;
Provincial Secondary Schairman Okene 1953-1954; West London College of Commerce 1965-
1967; Southampton College of Technology 1974-1975; Polytechnic of North London, Highbury
1975-1976
Career: Management Accountant, Nigerian Sugar Co. Bacita 1977-79; Chief Accountant,
Sketch Press Ltd, 1979-86; Financial Controller, Ogun State Agricultural Development Project,
Ibadan, 1987-90; Financial Controller Oyo State Urban Project, 1990-95; Principal Partner, J. O.
Fashola & Co. Chartered Accountants, since 1996.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, U.K Chartered Institute of Management Accountant ,U.K.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant 1982; Institute of Chartered Accountant of
Nigeria, 1989; Institute of Management Consultants, 1986
Recognitions & Achievements: Ibadan Recreation Club
Hobbies: Reading playing golf
Address: 6, Bamiro Close, Akinyemi Way Ring Road Ibadan
Name: FASHOYIN, Professor Tayo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: A.B, M.A, D.Phil.
Education: St. Mark's Primary School, Ise-Ekiti, 1955-60; Harding Commercial School, Ado-
Ekiti, 1963-65; University of Illinois, USA, 1970-72; University of Minnesota, 1973-74; Cornell
University, 1975-76; University of Sussex, 1979-81.
Career: Graduate Assistant University of Minnesota, 1973-74; Instructor, Department of
Economics, Wayne Community College, Detroit, USA, 1976; Research Fellow, University of
Lagos, 1976-80; senior Research fellow/senior Lecturer, University of Lagos, 1980-84; assistant
professor University of Lagos, 1984-87; professor Industrial Relations, University of Lagos,
1987; editor, Nigerian Journal of Management Studies; editor, Nigerian Journal of Industrial
Relations; Council, National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin, 1987.
Institutional Membership: International Industrial Relations Association, Japan Institute of
Labour, 1983.
Recognitions & Achievements: Commonwealth Foundation Fellowship, 1984; Publ: Industrial
Relations in Nigeria, Longman, London, 1986; Contemporary Problems in Nigerian Industrial
Relations, Development Press, Lagos, 1986; Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector in
Nigeria. Macmillan, Ibadan, 1987.
Name: FASINA, Olatunde
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MBA (Hons)
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba, Howard University, Washington DC, Rutgers University,
New Jersey, USA
Career: appointed assistant general manager, Corporate Finance Division, ICON Ltd
Name: FASINA-THOMAS, Chief Ajibade

Profession: journalist, media and public relations consultant, administrator
Education: St. David's School, Lafiaji, Lagos, Lagos State, 1947-54; Nigerian People's High
School, Lagos, 1955-57; Bap_tist Academy, Lagos, 1958-60; London School of Journalism,
Lon_don, UK, 1962-64; Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA. 1971-72; German
Foundation for Developing Countries, Institute of Journalism, Berlin, Germany, 1965.
Career: Reporter, Daily Times 1960-61; Senior Sports Reporter, 1962; assistant Sports Editor,
1964; Acting Editor, Sporting Record, 1964; Society Columnist, Paul Pry, 1964-66; Senior Sub-
editor, 1966; acting Editor, Spear magazine, 1967; Acting Editor, Lagos Weekend, 1968;
Features Editor, Daily Express, 1969: Assistant Editor, 1969; Editor, 1970-72; assistant General
Manager, 1972-73; assistant Editor, Sunday Punch, 1973; Editor, Sunday Punch, 1974-76;
Principal Public Relations Officer, National Sports Commission. Lagos, 1976-83; Public
Relations Manager, 1983-89
Institutional Membership: foundation member/first publicity Secretary Sports Writers'
Association of Nigeria, 1964-69; publicity secretary/acting hon. Secretary Nigeria Union of
Journalists, Lagos State, 1968-71; social/publicity Secretary Nigeria Guild of Editors, 1973-75;
chairman Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria, 1972-73; member International Association of
Sports Journalists, since 1972; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, 1976; Sigma Delta Phi,
USA, since 1971; foundation member/convener, Nigerian Association of Patriotic Writers and
Artistes, 1971; president National League of Veteran Journalists, 1990-94; chairman Nigerian
Weightlifting Federation, 1994-95; Church Secretary, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lagos, Lagos
State, 1998.
Recognitions & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Peacock, Island Club, Lagos,
1991; Atoyese Iganna, Oyo State, 1994.
Hobbies: Secretary Youth Association, C Ward, Lagos Island, defunct Action Group, 1959;
Island Club, Lagos; Yoruba Ten_nis Club, Lagos; Eko Club, Lagos; Club 2, Lagos.
Address: 22, Fehintola Giwa Street, Aguda, Surulere, P.O. Box 3249, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: FASINRO, Senator Adekunle Habeeb

Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, B.A., LLB
Home Town: Eti Osa LGA
Education: University of Buckingham
Career: Lawyer/CEO, Fenchurch Investment, Fine Arts & Frames; member House of
Representatives for Eti Osa Federal Constituency, On Alliance For Democracy Platform, 1999-
2003
Recognitions & Achievements: Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic
Hobbies: Artistic pursuits, sports
Address: 35, Adeola Odeku Str., Victoria Island, Lagos or 13, King George V Road, Onikan,
Lagos.
Telephone: 01- 2611196
Name: FASOGBON, Oluwaseyi Adewale

Home Town: Iloko
Education:
Education: Methodist Primary School, Ota, 1965-67; Apapa Methodist School. Apapa, 1967-71;
Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1971-75, 1975-77; University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1977-82;
University of Lagos, Lagos. 1993.
Career: Managing Director, Humane Drugs Nigeria Ltd., since 1984; foundation. member
Editorial Committee, Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Lagos, 1989-92;
Secretary Advisory Committee, Assistance to Pharmacy Schools, 1990-91; member Committee
on Remuneration for Civil Service Pharmacists, 1991-92; Nigerian/American Chamber of
Commerce, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 1982; Nigerian Insti_tute of Management, Lagos
Country Club, Ikeja.
Hobbies: Reading
Telephone: 01-4930266, 824065, 824177, 824899.
Address: 5, Oyewole Street, Ifako, Gbagada or 69, Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Name: FASORANTI, Chief Reuben Famuyide

Home Town: Akure
Education: St. Andrew's Primary School, Uso, St Patrick's School, Owo, 1933-40, Ondo Boys'
High School, 1941-45, University College, Ibadan, 1949-52, University of Hull, England
(Diploma of Education, 1956); Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, 1971 (Certificate in
Development Education, 1971).
Career: Teacher, Ondo Boys' High School, 1946, teacher, Ibadan Grammar School, 1948-49,
tutor, Ondo Boys' High School, 1952-55, tutor, Oyemekum Grammar School, Akure, August-
December 1956, founding principal, Iju-Itaogbolu Grammar School, 1957-71, principal, Baptist
High School, Iwo, 1972-73, principal, Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, 1973-75, principal,
Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, 1975-78, commissioner for Finance, Ondo State, 1979-83, re-
appointed commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Ondo State, October-December
1983, detained, 1984-85; chairman, Akure Local Education Committee, 1958-59, chairman,
Akure Local Government Council, 1973-75
Institutional Membership: Lay Secretary, Ondo Anglican Diocesan Synod; Ondo State
Scholarship Board, 1976-78, President, Ondo State Conference of Principals, 1977-78.
Hobbies: Farming, music, reading
Name: FASORO, Dr. Joseph Olurotimi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.A, PhD
Home Town: Ode-Ekiti
Education: St. Mary's School, Ode-Ekiti 1963-68; Community Modern School, Ode-Ekiti,
1969-71; Methodist Teachers College, Sagamu, 1973-76; University of Ife, 1978-82 Obafemi
Awolowo University, 1995-97.
Career: Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, 1987; Has held
various academic and administrative positions.
Address: 1 Bolorunduro Street, Ofe Orire Hospital Complex, Adebayo Estate, Ado Ekiti.
Name: FASUAN, Oladeji

Home Town: Afao-Ekiti
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1946-56, University College, Sierra Leone, 1955-59,
Economic Development Institute, World Bank, Washington DC, 1972.
Career: Sales Manager, United Africa Company, 1960-62, industrial officer, Western Nigeria
Development Corporation, 1962-63, sales manager, Esso West Africa, 1963-66, industrial
officer, Western Nigeria Development Corporation, 1967-73, controller of Investments, IICC,
1973-75, acting general manager, IICC, 1976, general manager, Ondo State Investment
Corporation, 1976.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Economic Development Institute of the World Bank
Hobbies: Football
Address: 72, Alagbaka Estate, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: FATADE, Akin Isaac

Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Ebenezer African Church Primary School, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1958-64; Loyola
College, Ibadan, 1965-69; Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro, Egbado, Ogun State, 1970-71;
University of Lagos, Lagos State, 1972-75; Harvard University Graduate School of Business
Administration, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1977-79.
Career: Accountant, Bayajida Trading & Construction Company Ltd., Kano State, 1975-76;
Consultant/Management Trainee, Centre for Management Development, 1976-77; Management
Consultants, J.Lowry & Associate, Chicago, USA, 1978; Credit Officer, Chase Manhattan Bank,
N.A, New York, USA, 1979-80; assistant Manager, Chase Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd., Lagos,
(Later Continental Merchant Bank Ltd), 1981; Credit Officer, 1980-81; Deputy manager, 1982-
83, manager 1983; Team Leader, 1981-83; senior manager, First City Merchant Bank Ltd.
Lagos, 1983-84; ageneral manager Banking, 1984-87; dgeneral manager Banking, 1987-88;
general manager Banking, 1988-90; Managing Director/CEO Liberty Merchant Bank Ltd.,
Lagos, 1990-95; chairman/ceo., Private Trust and Investment Ltd., Lagos, 1995-96; MD/ CEO,
Universal Trust Bank, 1996-98.
Institutional Membership: Member Executive Management Committee; Highest General
Management Policy Making Committee; Strategic Committee Asset/liability Management
Committee; General Credit Committee; Performance Monitoring Committee; chairman, various
special duties committee; Dean's Prize; Faculty Prize; National School Fund Prize; Shell-BP
Prize; Phillips Petroleum Scholarship.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, squash; badminton, music, jazz and classical, photography, movies, and
reading.
Telephone: 2637849, 2622035, 2631123;
Fax: 2612950, 2616003, 615874
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:info@utb.com.ng"_info@utb.com.ng
Name: FATAYI-WILLIAMS, Hon. Justice Atanda

Profession: Jurist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, LL.M, MA
Education: Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, 1929-38; Trinity Hall, University of
Cambridge, England,1943-47; Middle Temple, London, England, 1944-48.
Career: Private Legal Practice, 1948-50; Crown Counsel, Lagos, 1950-55; Deputy
Commissioner for Law Revision, Western Nigeria, 1955-58; Constitutional Adviser, Western
Nigeria Delegation, London Constitutional Conference, 1957; Chief Registrar, High Court of
Western Nigeria, 1958-60; Judge, High Court of Western Nigeria, 1960-67; Justice of Appeal,
Western State Court of Appeal, 1967-69; Justice, Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1969-79; Chief
Justice of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Chairman, Ports Arbitration Board, 1971; chairman, All Nigeria
Law Reports Committee, 1972; chairman, Federal Judicial Service Commission; chairman,
Judiciary Consultative Committee; chairman, Board of Trustees, The Van Leer Nigerian
Education Trust, 1973; chairman, Elder Dempster Trust, 1979; trustee, Nigerian Youth Trust,
1979; chairman, National Archives Committee, 1979; National Museum Society, Lagos; life
member, Body of Benchers, Nigerian Bar Association; chairman, Body of Benchers, 1979-80;
chairman, Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, chairman, Council of Legal Education,
1984-86; International Commission of Jurists; World Council of Judges; life fellow, Royal
Society of Arts, London, 1949; honorary fellow, Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, 1983;
fellow, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 1983; former president, Metropolitan
Club, Lagos; Lagos Motor Boat Club; Island Club, Lagos; honourable member, Ikoyi Club,
Lagos; United Oxford and Cambridge University Club, London; Athenaeum Club, London.
Recognition & Achievements: Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1980; Grand
Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1983. Publ: Co-author, Revised Laws of the Western
Region of Nigeria, Vols. 1-7, Government Printers, Ibadan, 1960; Sentencing Processes,
Practices and Attitudes as Seen by an Appeal Court Judge; Ethiopia Publishers, Benin City,
1970; Western Nigeria Law Reports, 1955-58; Faces, Cases and Places, An Autobiography,
Butterworths, London, 1983.
Hobbies: Swimming, walking, reading, collecting books on Africans.
Address: 8, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: FATILE, Professor Akinola Osayomi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MA, MEd, PhD
Home Town: Eda-Ekiti
Education: St. John's Anglican School, Iye-Ekiti, 1946-53, Ondo/Oyo Provincial College, Ile-
Ife, 1956-59, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-65 (Diploma in Physical Education), State
University, Wilberforce, Ohio, USA, Columbia University, Morningside Heights, New York,
USA.
Career: Headmaster, African Baptist Primary School, Shaki, Oyo, 1960-62, Teacher, Fiditi
Grammar School, 1965, Tutor, Bishop Smith College, Ilorin, 1966, Tutor, Ekiti Teachers
College, Ikere-Ekiti, 1967-69, Teacher, Horace Mann School, New York, USA, 1970-73,
lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, 1974, later appointed Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Physical and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University.
Institutional Membership: International Council on Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Hobbies: Squash, darts, hunting
Address: A6 Porahim Drabo Crescent, Main Campus, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria,
Kaduna State.
Telephone: 069-2692, 3483
Name: FATIMILEHIN, Gboyega

Profession: Estate Surveyor
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, 1978
Career: Trainee Surveyor, Federal Ministry of Works, Lands Department, Lagos; Surveyor,
Wemabod Estates; Estate Surveyor; Knight Frank and Rutley; Partner, Diya Fatimilehin & Co.,
since, 1983
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, meeting people
Address: Diya Fatimelihen & Co, Property Plaza, Plot 237B, Muri Okunola Street, Victoria
Island, Lagos State.
Telephone: 01-2623951-3, 2623959.
Name: FATINIKUN, John Olufemi

Education: Apostolic College, Ilesha, 1954-60, City of London Polytechnic, England, 1962-66.
Career: Appointed Deputy General Manager (Accounts) and Company Secretary, NAL
Merchant Bank
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Institute of Bankers, London, Fellow, Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators, London, Associate Member, Association of International
Accountants, Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
Recognition & Achievements: Vice Executive Chairman, Association of Chartered Secretaries
and Administrators in Nigeria.
Hobbies: Squash, swimming, tennis
Address: NAL Merchant Bank, 50-52 Broad Street, P.O. Box 2413, Lagos.
Name: FATIREGUN, Stephen Ayodele

Education: Tinubu Methodist School, Lagos, 1945-52; Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo, 1953-58;
Harvard Business School.
Career: Accountant, Inspectorate Division, Federal Ministry of Finance, 1970; Chief
Accountant, Nigeria Office Stationery Supply Stores Limited, 1970-71; General Manager, 1971-
72; Chief Accountant, Hagemeyer (Nigeria) Limited, Lagos, 1972-75; Finance Controller, 1975-
77; Executive Director, 1977-80; Deputy Managing Director, 1980-82; Managing Director,
1982.
Institutional Membership: Association of Certified Accountants; Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Biographies, table tennis
Address: c/o Hagemeyer (Nigeria) Limited, Plot 34, Secretariat Road, Oregun Industrial Estate,
Ikeja, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-4901320-22; 01-682391
Address: 11, Warring Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: FATOKI, Michael Adeyeye

Home Town: Inisa
Education: St. Peter's School, Inisa, 1937-43, Ibadan Grammar School, 1944-49, University of
London, England, 1957-60.
Career: Called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1962; in legal practice, commissioner for
Lands and Housing, Oyo State, 1979, later commissioner for Health, Oyo State, commissioner
for Social Development, Youth and Sports, Oyo State, 1982-83, detained, January-December
Name: FATOKUN, Akinola, Julius

Profession: Publisher, printing administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, MBA
Home Town:
State of Origin:
Education: St. Nicholas Catholic School, Otan, Aiyegbaju, 1955-59; St. Thomas' Catholic
Modem School, Otan, 1960-1962; St. Peter's Teachers College, Akure, 1965-67; University of
Ibadan, 1971-74; University of Denver, Colorado, USA, 1981; University of Ife, (now Obafemi
Awolowo University),1983-85.
Career: Teacher, 1968-71; Lecturer, Staff Training Centre, Potiskum, Yobe State, 1974-75;
Lecturer, Kwara State College of Technology, Ilorin, 1975-78; Editor Grade II, Obafemi
Awolowo Press, 1978-80; Editor Grade 1, 1980-82; Senior Editor, 1983; Publishing Manager
1984-87; General Manager, Obafemi Awolowo Press, 1987, secretary to the board of directors,
1984-88; secretary to the Company, 1984-88.
Institutional Membership: Board of Directors, since 1989; Nigerian Publishers Association;
Associate member, Nigerian Institute of Management.
Hobbies: Farming, animal husbandry, travelling, sports.
Address: Plot 5, Block II Awosinyan Layout, off Ilesha Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Name: FATOKUN, Engineer Jeremiah Olujide

Profession: Agric Engineer, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: Sept. 4, 1943
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Methodist Schairman Ogbongan/Ikereku, 1949-56; Methodist High Schairman
Akintola, 1957; Methodist Secondary Modern Schairman Ikereku, 1960-62; Wesley College,
Ibadan, 1963-65; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), 1967-71; Agricultural
University of the Netherlands, Wageningen, 1973-75.
Career:Principal, Ahmadu Bello University College of Agriculture, Bukura, 1965; Lecturer,
Samaru & Bakura, 1971-77; assistant Chief Irrigation Engineer Ogun-Oshun River Basin
Development Authority, Ibadan, 1977-79; Chief Irrgation Engineer Ogun-Oshun River Basin
Development Authority, Abeokuta, 1979-81; ageneral manager Engineer Abeokuta, 1981-84;
general managerOgun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta, 1985-89; Deputy
Director Irrigation & Drainage, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja, 1989-90; general
manager Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta, 1990-91; Managing
Director 1993; Consultant/ Director Award Consultant, Engineers and Technicians, Water
Resources Developmnt, East Africa, Region, since 1998; Technical Director Award Consultants
Ltd., Dec-Feb.1998; 1999; Consultant, Uganda Government, Water Component of the Livestock
Services Projects, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries, 1995 & 1996-1998;
Private Consultants, Water Resources Development for Agriculture, since 1998; chairman
Working Group, Nigerian National Water Resources Legislation, Irrigation & Drainage
Chapters.
Institutional Membership: Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, (COREN), 1996;
Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Society of Nigeria; past Vice President,
Hydrological Science Association of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication:Irrigation Planning and Development in Nigeria in
"Irrigation Development Planning ", edited by J.R. Rydzewski, Suthampton University, 1977;
Design and Construction of Small Earth Dams, Ogun - Oshun River Basin Development
Authority, Abeokuta, 1984 and other 6 publications.
Hobbies: Organ playing, singing and gardening
Address: Iya Ni Wura House, Basorun/Asi Junction, P.O. Box 28300, Ibadan or Ebenezer
House, Akobo, Ibadan Oyo State.
Name: FATOLA, Johnson Olasupo

Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Church Missionary Society School, Ika, 1933-34, St Cyprian's School, Oke-Offa,
1935-38, St Patrick's School, Ogunpa, 1939-41.
Career: Teacher, 1942-44, joined Nigeria Police Force, 1944-53, Hall Supervisor, University of
Ibadan, 1957-79, elected Member, House of Representatives for Akinyele North, 1979-83
Institutional Membership: Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Divisional Council and Town
Planning Authority, Ibadan.
Hobbies: Football
Name: FATUNDE, Dr. Tunde

Profession: Author, writer, dramatist, university teacher
Home Town: Makurdi
Education: St. Paul's Primary School, Gbongan, Osun State, 1956-62; Gbogan/Ode Omu
Anglican Grammar School, Gbongan, Osun State, 1963-67; Comprehensive High School,
Aiyetoro, Ogun State, 1968-69; LTnstitute De Touraine, Tours, France, 1971-72; University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1971-75; Universite de Bordeauz III, Bordeaux, France 1972-77;
Universite de Bordeau III, Bordeaux, France, 1977-80.
Career: Lecturer I, University of Benin, Benin City, 1983; Special Correspondent, The Guardian
Newspapers, 1984; Director, Lagos and Western Zone, Sunray, 1992-93; Nigerian
Correspondent, Africa Numero Un; Nigerian Correspondent, Le Journal du Soir, Ouagadougou,
Burkina Faso; Nigerian Correspondent, Jeune Afrique Economie, Pan African magazine;
Correspondent, Vatican Radio, English Service; currently, Head of Department, Foreign
Languages, Lagos State University.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Images of Working People; co-author, Marxist and
African Literature, African World Press, New Jersey, U.S.A. 1985; More Oil Boom and Blood
and Sweat, Adena Publishers, Benin City, Nigeria, 1985; No Food, No Country, Adena
Publishers, Benin City, Nigeria, 1986; Oga na Tief-man; Water no get Enemy; Punish
Conductor, Free Driver; Henry of Bede, 1992; Lacalebasse Caessee (Broken Calabash), 2002;
and many other articles in books and journals.
Hobbies: Volleyball, swimming, jogging,
Address: P.O. Box 7072, Secretariat Post Office, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Telephone: 02-8103222, 8103097
Fax: 02-8103851
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:ifa@skannet.com"_ifa@skannet.com, HYPERLINK
"mailto:fatunde@hotmail.com"fatunde@hotmail.com
Name: FATUNLA, Dr Tunde

Profession: Agronomist
Home Town: Igede-Ekiti
Education: Baptist Central School, Igede-Ekiti, 1948-52, Baptist Boys' High School, Abeokuta,
1953-57, School of Agriculture, Ibadan, 1958-61 (Diploma in Agriculture, 1961), Western
Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, USA, 1962-63, University of California, Davis, California,
USA, 1963-67, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, 1970-73.
Career: Worked at Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western State of Nigeria,
1958-67, Lecturer, University of Ife, 1967-76, appointed senior lecturer, Department of Plant
Science, University of Ife, 1976
Institutional Membership: Executive Member, Genetics Society of Nigeria, Sigma XI, Phi
Kappa Phi, Crop Science Society of America, Science Association of Nigeria, Agricultural
Society of Nigeria, Egyptian Society of Genetics, congregation member, University of Ife
Senate, senate representative, Governing Council, Institute of Agricultural Research and
Training
Hobbies: Table tennis, climbing
Address: House H20, Road 7, University of Ife Campus, Ile-Ife, Oyo State.
Name: FATUYI, Esther Olasope Akomolafe

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.A
Home Town: Uso-Owo
Education: Owo High School, Owo, 1965-70; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975;
University of Wisconsin, USA, 1976-79.
Career: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Library Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1981; senior Librarian, Leather Research Institute of Nigeria, Zaria, 1981; Principal
Librarian/Head, Technical Services, University Library, Federal University of Technology,
Akure, since 1998; Nigerian Library Association; Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, scrabble
Address: Araromi Street, Uso, Ondo State.
Name: FAWEHINMI, Abdul-Ganiyu Oyesola (a.k.a "Gani)

Academic & Professional Qualifications: SAN, LL.B, BL
Home Town: Ondo
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen School, 1946-53; Victory College, Ikare, 1954-58; University of
London (external student), 1961-64; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1964; called to the Nigerian
Bar on January 15, 1965.
Career: Private Legal Practice, since 1965; Students' Counsel, University of Ibadan Students'
Crisis, 1971; Students' Counsel, University of Lagos Students' Crisis, 1978. Handled over 5,000
cases in Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts and Magistrate Courts, since 1965,
including: Abashe vs Obeya, Jos, 1969; Ajodeji vs Brigadier Adekunle (illegal detention), 1973;
Amakiri's case (press freedom), 1974; Tarka vs Daily Sketch, 1974; Dr. Akintunde, Dr. Akinde,
Dr. Madunagu cases (against detention), 1975; Adesanya vs president (locus standi), 1980; Dele
Giwa vs Adewusi, 1982; Gani Fawhinmi vs NBA, 1984; Saidu Garba vs Permanent Secretary,
1984; Rotimi Williams vs Newswatch, 1986; Dawodu Murder Case, 1987; Gani Fawehinmi vs
Akilu & Others, 1987; Gani Fawehinmi vs Babangida & Others, 1992; Gani Fawehinmi_ vs
Shonekan (constitutionality of the Interim National Government), 1993; Gani Fawehinmi vs
Abacha (declaration of assets by public officers), 1994; Gani Fawehinmi vs Abacha (national
budget), 1996.
Institutional Membership: Former columnist; Nigerian Tribune, Ibadan, Daily Sketch, Ibadan,
The Chronicle, Calabar; former national publicity secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, 1971-73;
founder, Gani Scholarship Scheme, since 1972; chairman Free Education Association of Nigeria,
since 1975; national chairman Joint Action Committee of Nigeria; honorary; Ghandi Foundation,
India, since 1971; member Ghandi Foundation, 1977; Nigeria Union of journalist, 1972; Life
member Univeristy of Benin Students' Union, 1977; University of Ibadan Students' Union, 1988;
National Association of Nigerian Students, 1990; Founder, National Conscience Party, 1994,
Presidential Candidiate, NCP, 2003 elections.
Recognition & Achievements: Naming of the Victory College Ikare Library his alma-mater
after him; Prestigious Benard Simons Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the rule
of law in Nigeria by the International Bar Association, 1998; Man of the Year awards, African
Concord Magazine, 1988; Quality Magazine, 1988; Weekend Concord, 1989; 1992; African
Guardian Magazine, 1988; Newswatch Magazine, 1996; Nigerian Tribune Newspapers, 1996;
1999; Punch Newspaper, 1997; Hallmark Newspaper, 1999; Weekend Triumph, 1999; National
Times, 1999; Weekly Trust Newspaper, 2001; Times Patriot award, Daily Times Nigeria Plc,
2001; Best humanitarian award, City people, 2001; Hon. Dr. Willie Ogbeide Scholarship-
TrustFund merit award for worthy contributions to development of Education in Nigeria, 2001;
Principles of Human Rights Merit award for worthy contributions to projection of humanrights
and fundamental freedom, Barrister Richard Book launching Committee, 2000; Excellence
award for outstanding contribution to maintainance of law and order, provision of security, crime
prevention and control, Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, 1999; Ondo state Government
merit award, 2001; Lomofe of Ondo, 1978; Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja branch, award for
relentless service and commitment to the Rule of Law, 2001; controversial Lawyer of the
millennium, Post Express, 2000; Senior Advocate of the Masses, Obafemi Awolowo University,
1988; Bruno Kriesky Award, 1993; American Bar Association Award, 1996.Senior Advocate of
Nigeria, September 10, 2001; Lifetime Achievement Award, ThisDay Awards, 2006; Detentions:
Has been arrested and detained in the various police and security cells by the various military
governments on 34 occasions, since 1969. Publication:People's Right To Free Education At All
Levels, 1974; Osemawe of Ondo Crisis: The Heroic Struggle of The Ondos in Defence of Their
Tradition and Traditional Justice, 1975; Awo On Free Education, 1976; The Law of Contempt in
Nigeria, Nigerian Law Publications, Lagos, 1980; Nigerian Law of Habeas Corpus, Nigerian
Law Publications Lagos, 1986; Nigerian Law of Libel and The Press, Nigerian Law Publications,
Lagos, 1987; Nigerian Law of the Press Under The Constitution and the Criminal Law, Nigerian
Law Publications, Lagos, 1987; Bench and Bar In Nigeria, Nigerian Law Publications, Lagos,
1988; Murder of Dele Giwa: The Right of A Private Prosecutor, Nigerian Law Publications,
Lagos, 1988, Petrol Price increase in Nigeria: The Truth you Must Know, 2002. editor: Digest of
the Supreme Court Cases, Vols. 1-10, 1956-84; Supreme Court of Nigeria Law Reports, 1&2
SCNLR, 1983; Supreme Court of Nigeria Law Reports, 1 SCNLR, 1984; The Nigerian
Constitutional Law Reports, Vols.1-6; High Court of Nigeria Law Reports, 1985; Digest of
Western State Court of Appeal Civil Cases, 1967-69, 1972; Nigerian Weekly Law Reports, since
1985; Commercial Law Reports, 1989; Criminal Law Reports, 1989; Courts' System in Nigeria -
A Guide, 1992; June 12 Crisis - The Illegality of Shonekan's Government, 1993; Supreme Court
of Nigeria Law Reports, 50 Volumes (13 volumes published, 42 in print); The struggle for
Genuine Democracy-Thirty Days of Civil Rule in Nigeria's (Post May 29, 1999); What Hope for
Democracy? 1999; The struggle for Genuine Democracy in Nigeria-State of the Nation; Nigeria-
State of the Nation (After Nine Days of Civil Rule) and the Danger Ahead, 1999; Criminal Law
Reports, Vol. 2 2000; Human Rights Law Reports of Africa, Vol.2, 2000; Nigerian
Constitutional Law Reports Vol.7, 2000; Obasanjo: The absentee president of Nigeria, 2002;
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, swimming, reading
Address: 35, Ajao Road, Ajao Estate, Anthony Village, off Ikorodu Road, Lagos
Name: FAWEHINMI, Dr Temitayo

Profession: Administrator, medical doctor
Home Town: Lagos
Education: St Joseph Sceondan School, Ondo, 1964-1968; University of Lagos, 1975;
Middlesex Hospital Medical School, UK.
Career: Medical Director, Motayo Hospitals Ltd: Board member Prime Publications Ltd;
Confidence Insurance Company Ltd.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Medical Association; chairman Guild of Medical Directors
Lagos State.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Student Award, St. Joseph's College, 1968: Federal
Government Scholarship, 1970-75.
Hobbies: Counseling, reading, sports
Address: Motayo Hospitals Ltd. 3, Owodunmi Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Telephone: 01-4962846, 08034567893.
Name: FAWOLE, Lawrence Olalere

Profession: Agricultural Engineer
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Ibadan Grammar School, 1954-58; School of Agriculture, Akure and Ibadan, 1959-
62; California State Polytechnic University USA, 1964-67; Iowa State University of Science and
Technology, USA, 1967-69.
Career: Agricultural Superin-tendent, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western
State, 1962-64; Agricultural Engineer, MANR, Western State, 1969-70; Lecturer. Department of
Agronomy, University of Ibadan, 1970; Senior Lecturer; Farm Mechanisation Specialist,
UNESCO, 1980-83; University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 1980-81; Agricultural Engineering
Specialist, Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan 1982-83; Dir/Proprietor, Pure Luis
Obispo, California, USA
Address: N5B/N4041, Bodija-Anyibi, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: FAWOLE, Professor Moses Oyeleke

Profession: Biologist
Home Town: Iwo
Education: Baptist Day School, Iwo 1947-54, Baptist High School, Iwo, 1961-62, University of
Ibadan, 1963-66, University of London, England, 1967-70.
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1970-75, Senior Lecturer, 1975-77, Reader, University
of Ilorin, 1977-79, Appointed Professor, University of Ilorin, October 1979.
Institutional Membership: Society for General Microbiology, West African Science
Association.
Hobbies: Music, gardening
Address: Quarter No 5, GRA, University of Ilorin, Staff Quarters Ilorin, Kwara State.
Name: Fawusi, (Mrs.) Juliana Adunola

Profession: Civil Servant
Home Town: Orile-Igbon; Surulere
Education: St. Peter's School, Orile-Owu-Osun State, 1948-52; N.A, School Ogbomoso, 1953-
54; Ogbomoso District Teacher's Training College, 1956-57; L.A. Teacher's Training College,
Ibadan. 1966-67; Wilfred Lauriel University Waterloo, Canada, 1971-74: University of Ife(,Now
Obafemi Awolowo University), 1982-83.
Career: Teacher, 1958-70, 1975-76; Public Service, since, 1976 various positions and since
2001; currently, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Development and Education.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Board mem Ogbomoso
Development Company; Ogbomoso Ajilet
Hobbies: Travelling, music and reading
Address: Plot II, Block 12, Akobo Housing Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State
Telephone: 02-8106122, 8107478
Name: FAWUSI, Professor (Evang.) Adebayo Oladokun

Profession: Lecturer, professor of horticulture and landscaping
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bsc, Msc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 5, 1938; Ibadan
Home Town: Apatere; Lagelu
Education: Salvation Army Apatere, 1944-50: St Andrew's Anglican School, Igbo-Elerin 1951;
Ogbomoso Grammar School, Oyo State, 1952-57; School of Agriculture, Akure, 1958, School of
Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, 1959-61 University of California, Davis
Campus, USA, 1963-67; University of Guelph, Ontario Canada, 1970-74.
Career: State Horticultural Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Oyo State, 1967-70; Lecturer,
University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1974-90; Lecturer, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun
State since 1990; Director, Research and Development Centre, University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta, Ogun State, 1994-2000.
Institutional Membership: Horticultural Society of Nigeria; Landscape Horticulturists of
Nigeria; Agricultural Society of Nigeria; American Society of Agronomy.
Recognition & Achievements: United States Agency for International Development
Scholarship 1962-67; Commonwealth Scholar, 1970-74; Canadian Society for Natural Sciences
and Engineering Award, 1980-82.
Hobbies: Swimming table tennis, gardening
Address: 6, Alhaji Amidu Road off Elite Street, Abeokuta, Ogun State or E7/694C, Agugu
Market Ibadan, Oyo State.
E-mail: fawsui@unaab.edu.ng
Name: FAYEMI, Dr. Phebean Olusola

Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: United Missionary Ibadan, 1945-47; St. Osyth's Training College, Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex, UK, 1955-58; Edinburgh College of Domestic Science, Scotland, 1958; Illinois State
University, Normal, Illinois, USA, 1964-66; University of Ibadan, 1981-83; Teacher, Elementary
School, 1948-54.
Career: Teacher, Modern School, 1955; Tutor, Teachers' Training College, 1959-69; Tutor,
Comprehensive High School, 1969-74; Lecturer, Adeyemi College of Education, Obafemi
Awolowo University, 1974, Senior Lecturer/Acting Provost, Adeyemi College of Education,
1985.
Institutional Membership: Executive member, Home Economics Teachers' Association of
Nigeria; former secretary/president, HETAN; American Home Economics Association; National
Association of Teachers of Home Economics, England; International Federation of Home
Economics; Association of Home Economists, London; Home Economics Society of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Silver Pendant for Academic Performance, Illinois State
University, 1966; Oak Leaves, Long Useful Service Award, Girl Guides Association of Nigeria,
1983, Iyalode,Trinity Methodist Church, Abeokuta and Methodist Church, Ondo.
Hobbies: Writing, music, gardening.
Name: FAYEMI, dele

Profession: Nigerian politician
Home Town: Ile-Ife.
Education: Anglican Primary School, Ile-Ife, 1948-52, Catholic Primary School, Modakeke,
1953-54, St Leo's College, Abeokuta, 1957-60.
Career: Teacher, 1961-63, accounting officer, Standard Bank of Nigeria, 1964-69, branch
accountant, African Continental Bank, 1969-70, assistant manager, Overseas Branch, National
Bank of Nigeria Ltd, 1971-75, senior bank inspector, National Bank of Nigeria Ltd, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Badagry, 1979-83; associate, Institute
of Bankers, 1967, associate, Chartered Institute of Secretaries, 1968; former member, Action
Group (AG), general secretary, AG Youth Association, Badagry East Branch, 1963-66, Unity
Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1978-83, general secretary, UPN, Badagry East Branch, 1978-83,
secretary, Lagos State UPN Parliamentary Council, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Debating politics, driving, reading.
Address: 94 Idewu Street, Araromi, Apapa, Lagos.
Name: FAYEMI, Professor Abraham Adeboyejo Agbolade (alias Boye)

Profession: Nigerian agronomist
Education: Wasimi African School, Ijebu-Ode, 1928-31, St James School, Okoebola, Ibadan,
1931-32, Wasimi Africa School, Ijebu-Ode, 1932-34, Langston University, Oklahoma, USA,
1949-52, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA, 1952-54, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, Kansas, USA, 1954-56.
Career: Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1956-62, senior lecturer, University of Ife, 1962-64,
senior lecturer, Njala University, Sierra Leone, 1964-66, appointed professor and head,
Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, 1968.
Institutional Membership: American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America,
Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Entomological Society of Nigeria, Association for Advancement
of Agricultural Science in Africa, Alpha Phi Alpha, USA, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Address: 6 Awokoya Street, Ibadan By-pass, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Name: FAYOKUN, Kayode Olatunbosun

Profession: Legal practitioner, university teacher
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, BL., LL.M
Home Town: Ile-Ife
Education: St. Stephen "A" Primary School, Modakeke, 1972-75; St. John's Grammar School,
Ile-Ife, 1975-80; University of Ibadan, 1982-85; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Career: Private Legal Practice, Fayokun and Company (Legal Practitioners), Ife Charity
Chamber, since 1987; Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, 1989-92;
Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University; Associate Lecturer, Department of
Management and Accounting, since 1992; Legal Consultant, Ife Juris consultus; acting Head,
Department of Public Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, since 1996; company Secretary
University of Ife Commercial Farms Ltd. University of Ife Press Ltd, 1991-93.
Institutional Membership: College of Technology and Environmental Sciences Disciplinary
Committee on Examination Malpractices, 1992-93; Vice-Chancellor's Panel on suspected fraud
in External Research Fund; assessor, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Professional
Qualifying Examinations, 1992-94; Vice-Chancellor's Panel, Admission Exercise, Faculty of
Social Science, 1996-97; Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Law Teachers Association.
Address: Road 12C, House FA2, Obafemi Awolowo University, Senior Staff Quarters, Ile-Ife.
Name: FAYOSE, Otunba Peter Ayodele

Profession: Businessman, politician, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 15, I960; Ibadan
Home Town: Afao-Ekiti
Education: Saint Leos Catholic Primary School, Ibadan, 1966-72; Olivet Baptist High School,
Oyo, 1973-79; Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 1982-1984; The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1985-87.
Career: Industrial Training, Cocoa Research Institute, Ibadan; National Youth Service Corp,
Pepsi Nigeria Limited, Ibadan, 1987-88; ceo. Spotless Investments Limited (into importation and
marketing of Cars, trucks, spare parts and haulage, as well as sales and servicing of machinery
and equipment. Also into Property Development Real Estate, etc, 1988-2003; chairman Fact-
finding' Committee, Peoples Democratic Party, assigned to Kaduna State, 2003; Governor, Ekiti
State, 2003-2006.
Recognition & Achievements: Ekiti State Leaders in Achievement Award, 2002; the Best
Governor in the South-West and the Number-One Governor in Nigeria, by the City Peoples
Magazine, April 19, 2006. Peoples Democratic Party, two-time delegate to National
Convention.
Name: FAYOSE, Professor Emmanuel Abiodun

Profession: Geologist, University teacher
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1950-54; St Andrew's College, Oyo, 1955-56; University
College of Wales Aberystwyth, 1961-68.
Career: Lecturer/senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1969-84; prof/Head, Department of
Earth Sciences, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1985-87; Visiting professor Geology,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Former member Ondo State Economic Advisory Council; former
member Petroleum Resources Committee, Ondo State; former chairman Ondo State
Industrialisation Commute: member Ondo State Mineral Resources Committee; Fellow,
Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society; Publ: Geological Map Interpretation, Mayton
Publishing Consultants, Ibadan, 1985.
Hobbies: Games
Address: Morenike Villa, P.O. Box 9333, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: FEESE, Ambrose Asula

Profession: Accountant, banking consultant
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 7, 1944; Gboko
Home Town: Vandeikya
Education: St.John's Gboko, Benue State, 1951-54; St. Josephs, Korinya, 1955-58; Mt. St.
Michael's, Aliade. 1959-63; Leads College of Commerce, Leeds, England, 1966-70. Project
Planning Centre, Bradford University, 1980.
Career: Cashier/ Accounts Clerk, Shell Company Nigeria Ltd. Jos, 1964-66; Accountant,
Finance. Defence Industries Corporation, Kaduna, 1971-72; Accountant, Revenue, New Nigeria
Development Company, Headquarters, Kaduna, 1973-74; Company Sec/Chief Accountant,
1974-75; Principal Accountant, NNDC Headquarters, 1975-76; Financial Controller, 1976-78;
general manager Northern Textiles Ltd, 1978-79; Divisional Director New Nigeria Development
Company Ltd, Kaduna, 1980; din NDDC Headquarter, 1980-81; general manager Operations,
Bank Of The North Ltd., Kano Banking, 1981-87; general manager Corporate Banking, 1987-88;
Executive Director Banking, 1988-89; Managing Director/CEO ICON Ltd. Merchant Bankers,
1989-95; executive-chairman NSF Developments Ltd., Abuja, 1996-98; Minister State for
Works and Housing, 1998-99; Managing Consultant, Dynamic Consulting Ltd., since 1997;
Managing Partner, Dynamic Consulting Ltd, Abuja, since, 1998; chairman Cornerstone
Insurance Plc; Director FSB International Bank Plc; Fellow, Chartered and Certified
Accountants, UK, 1991; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Directors; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Board of Trustees;
Vision 2010; IBB Golf Club.
Hobbies: cricket, reading and radio
Address: 5, Dennis Osadebe Street, 3 Arms Zone, Asokoro, Abuja.
Telephone: 09-5238960, 0803-3024800; 09-806-632.
Name: FEMI-PEARSE, Professor Deji
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 18, 1932, Lagos.
Education: Church Missionary Society Grammar School, Lagos, 1946-51, University of
Aberdeen, Scotland, 1953-59, senior registrar, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1965-66,
assistant physician, instructor and research fellow, University of Rochester School of Medicine
and Dentistry, New York, USA, 1967-69.
Career: Lecturer, Medicine, University of Lagos, 1967-69, senior lecturer, University of Lagos,
1969-71, associate professor, University of Lagos, 1971-73, appointed professor of Medicine,
University of Lagos, 1973, also consultant physician to Lagos University Teaching Hospital;
fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, fellow, Medical Council of Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: World Conference on Tetanus.
Hobbies: travelling, table tennis, dancing
Address: House CI, Eni Njoku Road, University of Lagos Campus, Lagos.
Name: FERNANDEZ, Sigismond Olayode

Date (& Place) of Birth: March 8, 1942; Ikot Ishie.
Home Town: Calabar
Education: Sacred Heart, Calabar, 1949-55; St. Patrick's College, Calabar, 1956-61; Hollymoor
Hospital, School of Psychiatric Nursing, 1966-70; Polytechnic of South Bank (Now West
Minister University London), 1972-75.
Career: Staff nurse (Psychiatric Unit), St. Giles Hospital, London, 1971-72; Clerical Officer,
Department of Health, London. 1972-73; Admin Officer, West Minister, Teaching Hospital.
London, 1973-77; Hospital Secretary, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, April 1977-79; senior
Hospital Secretary, 1979-80; senior assistant Secretary, 1980-81; acting Principal assistant
Secretary, 1981-85; Under Secretary 1985-89; Deputy Secretary, 1989-92; assistant dir/Head of
Administration, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, 2000; Director Admin/sec Board, Psychiatric
Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, 2001-02; sec Panel by Federal Government to review the laws governing
the care of the mentally ill in Nigeria, 1981.
Institutional Membership: Top Management Committee, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba;
Management Tenders Board; Board of Trustees, Psychiatric Hospitals Management Board,
Pension Scheme; Board of Governors, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, since December 2000;
member Licentiate of the Institute of Health Service Administrators, 1975; International Hospital
Federation, 1983; Nigerian Institute of Management, 1988; Editorial Board, Health and Hospital
Service Journal, since 1998; fellow Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria, 2000;
chairman Lagos State Branch, Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria, since 1995;
national vice-chairman Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria, since 1998;
Certificate of merit in recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of psychiatric
hospital, Yaba and mental health care, Nigeria; Publ: Management of Change, The Psychiatric
Hospital, Yaba Experience, Publication in Institute of Health Service journal, 1998;
Communication and Information Management in Hospitals, The Psychiatric Hospital Yaba
Recognition & Achievements: Model; Ikoyi Club, 1938
Hobbies: Reading, Dancing
Address: 47, Club Road, G.R.A, Yaba, 3, Ayodele Street, Ketu, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-865394, 5453958; 7748400, 863855
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:fernandez-sigi@yahoo.com"fernandez-sigi@yahoo.com,
phylagosOyahoo.com
Name: FERREIRA, Eugenio Gbolade
Profession: Nigerian accountant
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 8, 1946, Lagos
Education: St Anthony's Grammar School, Esure, Loyola College, Ibadan, University of Ibadan.
Career: appointed senior manager and head, Treasury and Finance Department, Nigeria
Merchant Bank
Institutional Membershuip: fellow, Chartered Certified Accountants, associate, Institute of
Chartered Accountants.
Institutional Membership: Association of Pension Fund and Investment Managers.
Hobbies: Tennis, travelling
Address: Treasury and Finance Department, Nigeria Merchant Bank, 6 Broad Street, Lagos.
Name: FERREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel (Dr.) Antonio Abayomi Jorge, (rtd)

Profession: Medical consultant, administrator, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MB.BS, FRCSE, FMCS, FINACS, FICA, FICS,
MNIM
State of Origin: Rivers State
Education: St. Paul's School, Breadfruit, Lagos, 1944-51; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1952-56;
University College, Ibadan, 1957-65; Lister Institute, Edinburgh Post-graduate Board of
Medicine, 1971-73, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1978.
Career: Director Regular Commission, Nigerian Army, 1967; Regimental Medical Officer, 68
Armed Forces Hospital, Yaba, 1967; Regimental Medical Officer, 2 Field Ambulance
Organisation, 1967; Commanding Officer, 3 Field Ambulance Organisation Division; Surgeon,
Marine Commando Division, Nigerian Army; acting Assistant Director of Medical Service,
Nigerian Army, 1969; Regimental Medical Officer, Lagos Garrison Organisation, 1970;
Commanding Officer, 78 Armed Forces Hospital, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, 1970; senior House
Officer, Accident and Emergency, Western General Hospital, Edinburg, 1971; senior House
Officer, General Surgery, Clackmannan Hospital, Alloa, 1972-73; Registrar, Surgical Neurology,
Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, 1972-73; Registrar, General Surgery, Victoria Hospital, Blackpool,
UK, 1973; Major, 1973; Consultant Surgeon, 44 Armed Forces Hospital, Kaduna, 1974;
Commanding Officer, Military Hospital, Benin City, 1975; Lieutenant Colonel, 1976-83; senior
Consultant Surgeon, Military Hospital, Benin City, 1978; Chief Consultant Surgeon, 1981;
Associ_ate Lecturer, General Surgery, University of Benin, 1981-84; Medical Director, Ilupeju
Medical Centre, Ilupeju, Lagos; fellow West African College of Surgeons, Royal College of
Surgeons, Edinburgh, Nigerian Medical College in Surgery; fellow, International College of
Angiology, International College of Surgeons.
Institutional Membership: Guild Of Medical Directors, defunct Socialist Workers and
Farmers Party of Nigeria, 1956-63; chairman Labour Party, Lagos State branch, 1989; vice-
president. (South West), Democratic Alternative, since 1993.
Recognition & Achievements: Gold Medalist, Direct Short Service Commission, Course 2,
1978; Forces Service Star (fss), 1980. Baasegun Imeri, 1993 Lenin Centenary Medal, Russia,
1970.
Hobbies: travelling
Address: 14, Taiwo Koya Street, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Name: FETUGA, Professor Babatunde Lambard Adetokunbo

Profession: Nutritional biochemist
Home Town: Calabar,
Education: Duke Town School, Calabar, 1951-56; Lagos Government School, 1957-58; King's
College, Lagos, 1959-65; University of Ibadan, 1966-72
Career: Lecturer, Nutritional Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition, University of Ibadan 1972-75;
senior Lecturer, 1975-77; professor Nutritional Biochemistry and animal nutrition, University of
Ibadan, 1977; Visiting Scientist, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, 1967-77; Dean,
Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, 1980-84; chairman committee of Deans, University
of Ibadan, 1983-84; Managing Director Nucleus Farm Products Limited; Nutrition/Agricultural
Adviser, Glaxo Nigeria Limited, Apapa, 1985.
Institutional Membership: member Board of Trustees, O'dua Foundation, Association for the
Advancement of Agricultural Sciences in Africa, American Society of Animal Science,
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Commonwealth Society.
Hobbies: carpentry, gardening, reading, travelling.
Address: 3B, Degema Close, Apapa, Lagos. Plot 3/4, Aiyekale Layout, New Bodija, Ibadan,
Oyo State.
Name: FETUGA, Rasheed Gbadebo

Profession: Nigerian laywer
Home Town: , Ijebu-Ode
Education: Moslem Boys School, Ijebu-Ode, Olu-Iwa College, Ijebu-Ode, University of
London, England, called to the Bar; in legal practice; councillor, Ijebu-Ode.
Hobbies: football
Address: SW8/1317A Anfani Layont, P.O. Box 104, Ibadan, Oyo State
Name: FEYI-WABOSO, Dr. Marcus

Profession: Obstetrician and gynaecologist, traditional ruler.
Date (& Place) of Birth: Born in Azumini, Abia State
Education: St. Michael's School, Aba; Government School, Aba; Hope Waddell Training
Institution, Calabar; Guy's Hospital Medical School, University of London.
Career: Served in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital,
Ibadan; Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, defunct Eastern Region of Nigeria;
Obstetrician and Gynecologist,Imo State Public Service; Founder/Chief Consultant Obstetrician
and Gynecologist, Women's Hospital Limited, Aba, Abia State; federal examiner, Midwives
Board of Nigeria; Guest Lecturer to Post Graduates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University
College Hospital, Ibadan; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu; University of Benin
Teaching Hospital, Benin City; Faculty Board, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National
Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria
Institutional Membership: founding Nigerian fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists, London;foundation fellow,Nigerian Medical Council in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology; founding Nigerian fellow, West African College of Surgeons; founding Nigerian
fellow, Royal Society of Medicine, London; founding Nigerian fellow,International College of
Surgeons; founding Nigerian fellow, International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Recognition & Achievements: chairman, Governing Council, Alvan Ikoku College of
Education, Owerri; Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers. Ezenweali 1 of Azumini
Autonomous Community.
Hobbies: Gardening; swimming, traditional dancing.
Address: Plot 267, Calabar Street, Fuel Plantation, GRA, Aba, Abia State, Eze's Palace, De Feyi
Avenue, P.O Box 53, Azumini, Ndoki, State.
Telephone: 082-221447, 082-221465.
Name: FEYI-WABOSO, Dr. Paul Alozie

Profession: Specialist obsterician, gynaecologist, consultant, lecturer.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FRCOG
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 3, 1956; London
Home Town: Azumini
Education: Santas Maria Onitsha, 1960-80
Career: senior Lecturer, Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba, Abia State; ch/Medical
Director Women's Hospital Ltd, Aba, Abia State
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association; fellow Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, March 2000
Hobbies: Sports, reading and listening to music
Address: 109, Aba-Owerri Road, Abayi Aba.
Telephone: 082-231465, 221447
Name: FIBERESIMA, Hon. Justice Jotham Aribiton

Profession: Civil servant, jurist
Home Town: Okrika
Education: St. Peter's, Okrika School 1932-38; Okrika Grammar School 1940-44; London
University, 1958-62; School of Meteorology, Ikeja, Lagos, 1946; meteorological observer.
Career: Judge, Federal Revenue Court, (now Federal High Court), 1974-76; Judge, Rivers State
Law Review Committee; chairman Editorial Board Rivers Stale Laws, Citizen of Parish of East
Batunrouge, USA, 1980; Commissioned as an Honorary Assistant District Attorney of Parish of
East Batunrouge, 1980. Publication: Okrika in Search of an Ancestor, 1990; A Walk Through the
Law, 1996
Hobbies: Reading, walking, boating, cycling.
Address: 15, Abana Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: FIKA, Alhaji Adamu Maazam

Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON, OFR
Home Town: Fika;
Education: Fika Elementary School, 1941-45; Borno Middle School, Maiduguri, 1947; Barewa
College, Zaria, 1948; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1952-53;
Institute of Statisticians, London, 1958; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex,
Brighton, England, 1969; Royal Institute of Public Administration, University of Manchester,
UK, 1978.
Career: Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Barewa College, Zaria, 1956; Teacher, Government
Secondary School, Katsina-Ala, Benue State, 1958; Provincial Inspector of Education, Provincial
Education Officer, Zaria, 1960; Inspector of Education, Adamawa Province, Yola, 1962; Re-
assigned Principal, Federal Training Centre (FTC), Kaduna, 1962; Deputy Secretary, Interim
Common Services Agency, 1968-70; Secretary, 1970; commissioner Finance, North Eastern
State, 1972; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lagos, 1975; Federal
Ministry of Commerce, 1979; Public Service Department, Office of the Head of Civil Service of
the Federation, 1981-82; Police Affairs Department, Executive Office of the President, Ministry
of Communications, 1982-84; Federal Capital Territory; Chief Executive, Federal Capital
Development Authority, Abuja, 1984; Head, Civil Service of the Federation, 1986; retired from
the Federal Public Service, 1988; chairman National Commission for Colleges of Education,
1989; Clerk and Director - General National Assembly, 1992
Recognition & Achievements: Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, 1988, Order of the
Federal Rupublic. Waziri of Fika.
Name: FIKA, Alhaji Goni

Profession: Journalist, broadcaster, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A (Ed)
Home Town: Fika
Education: Fika Junior Primary School, 1952-55; Potiskum Senior Primary School, 1956-58;
Government College, Maiduguri, 1959-64; Advanced Teacher's College, Zaria, 1965-68;
Lethbridge College, Alberta, Canada, 1972-73; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-78;
Advanced Management Course, ASCON, Badagry, May 1984; Television News Production,
Television College, Jos, June 1986.
Career: Assistant Education Officer, North Eastern State, 1968-72; Sub-Editor, New Nigerian
newspaper, Kaduna, 1973; senior Sub-Editor, 1975; Chief Sub-Editor, 1980; Principal Editor,
Borno Radio Corporation, 1980; Head, Current Affairs Unit, 1980-83; Head/Controller, News
and Current Affairs Division; Manager/Director 1983; acting General Manager/Chief Executive,
1988-89; Sole Administrator, New Machina Local Government, September-December, 1991;
general manager, Yobe Boradcasting Corporation, December 1991; Sole Administrator, 1992;
dg/permanent secretary Yobe State Ministry, Home Affairs, Information and Culture, since
1998; member Society of Nigerian Broadcasters; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; National
Council of Population and Environmental Activities; Nigeria Union of Journalists, Publicity of
Yobe Mosque and Islamic Centre; chairman Parents/ Teachers' Association, Yobe State
Hobbies: Reading religious and science-related documents; discussing international relations;
strategic planning for development; assisting people solve their problems; organising public
functions and corporate activities.
Address: 24, Ben-Kalio Estate, Damaturu, Yobe State.
Name: FILANI, Emmanuel Olakunle

Profession: Lecturer, artist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.F.A, Ph.D, MNIM
Date (& Place) of Birth: September 8, 1957; Ikole-Ekiti
Home Town: Ikole -Ekiti
Education: Bishop Akinyele Independence School, Ibadan 1966-69; St. Peters Primary School,
Ikole, 1969-70; Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero-Ekiti, 1970-74; University of Ife, Ile-
Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1976-80; University of Benin, 1982-84;
University of Lagos, 1994-95; University of Ibadan, 1997-2002
Career: Wages Clerk, WAPCO, Ewekoro, 1975-76; Kano Teachers College, Kano (NYSC),
1980-81; St. Louis Grammar School, Owo, 1981-82; Lecturer, Adeyemi College of Education,
Ondo, 1985-92; Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, 1992-2004;
Provost/ceo, Federal College of Education, Osiele-Abeokuta, since 2004; NCE & TTC Lecturer,
Fine and Applied Arts, since 1992; Head of Department, Applied and Fine Arts and Science,
1992-95; Dean, School of Technical Education, 1995-99; Deputy Provost, 1999-03; chairman
Staff School Board, since 1999; Examination Malpractice Committee, 1995-99; senior Staff
Disciplinary Committee, since 1999; Staff Training and Development, since 1999; Paper/Project
Assessment Committee, since 1998; Consultant, to many Polytechnics/Colleges of Education as
moderator/panelist for Interview.
Institutional Membership: Academic Board, since 1992; Society of Nigerian Artists; Nigerian
Society of Education Through Art; president, Culture and Creative Arts Foundation; Nigerian
Folklore Society; Ona Group of Academic Artists; International Art Critics Association, since
1996; Nigerian Institute of Management; The Arts Council of the African Studies Association;
Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology; Orbit Education Foundation; Teachers
Registration Council; African Cultural Studies Association, USA, since 1992; National Institute
of Education (Alumnus), Singapore, 2004; 1st prize, 3rd National Teachers Art competition
(Federal Ministry of Education), 1991; Award of Excellence, Fine Arts Students Association
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1996; Volute 1. Institution d'Adjuger du Nigeria (VLAN)
Nigeria Higher Institutions Award (National Academic Award), 2000; Fine Arts Students
Association, O.A.U. Ile-Ife: Outstanding Ambassador of Ife Art School, 2002; Pan-African
Circle of Artists Merit Award; Publ: Patterns of Culture in Contemporary Yoruba Art,
Symphony, Ibadan, 2005; "Art as Transmitter of Socia-Cultural Interests: The Metamorphosis of
form and content in comtemporarv Nigerian Art" Kurio Africana Journal of Art and Criticism,
Obafemi Awololo University, Ile Ife; Filani Olakunle, 1989 "Contemporary Printmaking in
Nigeria: It's Growth and Glory" Kurlo Africana, Journal of Art and Criticism, Obafemi Awololo
University, Ile-Ife, etc; Art Exchange: Filani Olakunle, 1994 "Contemporary Ife Art School
Evolution, National Council for Arts and Culture, Lagos (Group Exhibition; Filani Olakunle,
1996; "Legacy" professor Wangboje and University of Benin Arts, Wangbojes Gallery, Lagos,
etc; Attended many important Conferences and Currently into Research activities; First Secretary
General, Ekiti Dynamic Circle.
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, golf
Address: Provost's Lodge, Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Telephone: 039-245154, 241443, 245152; 08038356411
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:filanikunle@yahoo.com"filanikunle@yahoo.com
Name: FILANI, Professor Michael Olanrewaju

Profession: Geologist, university teacher, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., B.Sc, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: August 3,1942
Home Town: Ikole-Ekiti
Education: Methodist Primary School, Ikole-Ekiti, 1949-55; Egbeoba High School, Ikole-Ekiti,
1956-61; Ibadan Grammar School, 1962-63; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University), Ile-Ife, 1964-67; Pennsylvania State University, USA, 1968-72.
Career: Teacher, Egbeoba High School, Ikole-Ekiti, 1964, 1967-68; Teaching assistant,
Pennsylvania State University, USA, 1968-72; Lecturer II, University of Ibadan, 1972; professor
Geography, University of Ibadan, 1981; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan,
1985-87, Head of Dept, Geography, University of Ibadan, 1991-93; 1st vice-president:
Supplement on Social Academy of Nigeria, P.O. Box 8026 Abuja; Regional Studies Association,
Britain, 1970; Association of American Geographers, 1970; Woodrow Wilson Fellow, 1972;
Society for International Development, 1974; International Geographical Union 1978, Nigerian
Geographical Association, Nigeria Economics Society, Social Science Academy of Nigeria, 1st
vice-president. since 1999, Regional Studies Association UK. 1973.
Recognition & Achievements: National distinguished Merit Award in Transportation for the
Growth and Development of Transportation in Nigeria, by Ogun State Governor, 1996; Okunato
of Ikole-Ekiti, 1983. Publ: Geography of Nigeria Development, Heinemann, 1978; Resources
And Development In Africa, Federal Surveys, 1978; Economic Geography of West Africa,
Longmans, 1983; Ibadan Region, Ibadan University, Department of Geography, co-authoured ,
Economic Geography of West Africa, London, Longman, 1981; Alliance for Democracy (AD),
defunct Action Group of Nigeria, 1964-66; defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1979-83, president
Onward Club, Ikole-Ekiti.
Hobbies: watching football, reading, squash.
Address: 28, Elliot Close, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Telephone: 02-8102900, 8101100-8, ext. 1551.
Name: FINNIH, Dr. Oluyomi Abayomi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, FRCOG
Date (& Place) of Birth: February 9, 1942, Lagos
Education: Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba. 1948-54; Olu-Iwa College, Ijebu-Ode, 1955-59; Federal
Emergency Science School, Lagos, 1960-62; University of Ibadan, 1963-68.
Career: Worked at Lagos State Ministry of Health, 1971;- Consultant Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos, 1975-78; Consultant Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist, Osagie Medical Centre, Lagos, 1978-83; Medical Director/Consultant
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Finnih Medical Centre, Ikeja, 1983; leader, Junior Doctors
Association, 1970-71.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1974; Secretary
general, Nigerian Medical Association, 1975-78; fellow Nigerian Medical College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1982, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,
England, 1987; member International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; member
Executive Council, Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria; member Faculty Board of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria; chairman Life
Communications Limited, publishers of Life Mirror; Lagos State Medical & Hospitals
Management Board, Bridge Clinic Ltd. Victoria Island.
Hobbies: Photography, spiritual literature
Address: 30, Adeojo Street, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Name: FISHER, Babatunde Adekunle Olanrewaju

Education: Yaba Methodist School, 1936-43; Igbobi College, 1944-49; University of Glasgow,
1952-58.
Career: Engineer, Crouch and Hogg Consultants, Glasgow, 1958-60: Nigerian Port Authority.
1960-67; Controller, Engineering, Nigeria Port Authority. 1967-72: a general manager 1972-77;
chairman Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Director Lead Bank; Josiah Partners Nigeria Ltd; Nigerian
Spanish Cement Company, 1978-82; md/ce. Provin Nigeria Ltd, since 1990.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Civil Engineers, London; Institute of Directors, London;
Nigerian Academy of Engineering; Metropolitan Club.
Hobbies: Squash, tennis, travelling, reading
Address: 1 Taiwo Koya Street, Ilupeju Street, Lagos
Telephone: 825900, 824790, 01-4964071, 4960879
Name: FOLA-ALADE, Chief Isaac

Profession: Chartered architect
Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR
Date (& Place) of Birth: Novem_ber 24, 1933
Home Town: Aramoko-Ekiti
Education: Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti, 1946-61; College of Arts, Science and Technology,
Ibadan, 1954-56; College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1957-61; A.A. School of Post-Graduate Studies, London, 1964-65.
Career: Staff Architect, Ministry of Works, 1961-65, Architect 1, Ministry of Works, 1965-68;
Principal Architect, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. 1968-72; Chief Architect, Federal
Ministry of Works, 1972-75; assistant Director 1975-76; Director of Public Buildings, 1976;
permanent secretary Armed Forces Development, Supreme Headquarters, 1976-79; retired
voluntarily in 1979; Principal Partner/Chief Executive Architect, Messrs. Fola-Alade Group,
since 1980; associate, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1963
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Architects, 1964, Royal Society of Health,
1964; Fellow, International Biographical Association, Cambridge, 1987; member
Commonwealth; Association of Architects, American Biographical Institute, Royal Institute of
British Architects chairman West African Portland Cement plc;
Recognition & Achievements: Mayegun of Aramoko, 1977; Sobaloju of Ido-Ekiti, 1980;
Jagunmolu of Awo-Ekiti, 1985. Order of the Federal Republic, 1979, Albert Einstein Bronze
Medal, 1985; American Biographical Institute Medal of Honours, 1987; Albert Einstein
International Academy Award, 1988. Doctor of Science in Architecture (Hon. D.Sc), Marquis
Guisepe Scicluna, University Foundation, Malta, 1988. Publ: The Federal Secretariat, Ikoyi,
C.S.S. Press, 1972; Federal Secretariat In State Capitals, Times Press, 1974; National
Remembrance Arcade, Times Press, 1978; Humble Homes For Top Nigerians, NIPSS,
Government Press, 1978.
Hobbies: Tennis, squash, cricket, golf, swimming, horse-riding, billiards, study of culture and
traditions, rural development and community services.
Address: Plot 211A, Maroko Road, New Victoria Island, Lagos; 79, Allen Avenue, Ikeja,
Lagos.
Telephone: 01-632519, 01-963336, 932209.
Name: FOLAMI, Muheebat Wonuola Abiola (nee Odesanya)

Profession: Lawyer, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B, BL, LL.M
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 25, 1938; Lagos.
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen School, Alakoro, Lagos, 1943-47; CMS Girls School, Lagos, 1948-
52; Queens College, Yaba, 1953-57; Portsmouth College of Technology, Hampshire, England,
1958-60; Holborn College of Law, London, 1960-63; Nigerian Law School, 1963; London
School of Economics, University of London, 1964-65.
Career: Samuel Chris and Michael Law firm, 1964; Kenneth Brown Baker, London 1965-66;
Law Reporter, Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales, 1966-67;
Lecturer, University of Zambia, Lusaka; Director, Continuing Legal Education, Council of Legal
Education, 1970-72; Senior, : State Counsel Grade 1, Federal Ministry of Justice, 1972-75;
Principal State Counsel, Grade II, Industrial and Mercantile Law Division, 1975-76; Principal
State Counsel Grade 1, 1976-77; Legal Adviser, Federal Ministry of Labour, 1977; Legal
Adviser, Federal Ministry of Communications, 1977-80; Legal Adviser, Federal Ministry of
Housing and Environment, 1980-82; Prosecutor, Department of Public Prosecutions, Federal
Ministry of Justice, 1982-84; Legal Adviser, Board of Federal Inland Revenue and Joint Tax
Boards, 1984-86; director Board of Federal Inland Revenue, 1985-86; Legal Adviser, Federal
Ministry of Agriculture, 1986-88, Personnel Management, Federal Ministry of Justice, 1988-89,
Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice, 1991-95; acting Solicitor-General, and dg:
Federal Ministry of Justice, 1994-96; acting dg: Legal Aid Council, 1995-97; Attorney-
General/commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, 1997; chairman Presidential Task Force on the
Strategic Grains Reserve Programme, Federal Government of Nigeria, 1998; chairman United
Nations Commission for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Institutional Membership: Nigeria Bar Association, member/ Administrative Secretary,
Social Democratic Party, 1990. member, Ikoyi Club 1938.
Recognition & Achievements: First female Director of Public prosecutions, Federal Republic
of Nigeria; first chairperson, United Nations Commission for Crime Prevention and Criminal
Justice
Name: FOLAMI, Alhaji Rasheed Ayinla

Profession: Nigerian educationist
Date (& Place) of Birth: 1922, Lagos
Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, 1940-45, University College, Hull, England,
1948-52, University of London, England, 1952-53, 1953-54; clerk, Public Works Department,
Lagos, 1946-48.
Career: Lecturer, Emergency Science Training Centre, Lagos, principal, Federal School of Arts
and Science, Lagos, 1969-78, also assistant director of Secondary Education, retired 1978,
chairman, Land Allocation Advisory Committee, Lagos State.
Institutional Membership: Order of the Federal Republic, October 1979.
Name: FOLAMI, Dr Ayoola Olayiwola

Profession: Nigerian paediatrician
Date (& Place) of Birth: born 1932, Nigeria
Education: Higher studies in Paediatrics (Diploma in Paediatrics, Certificate in Immunology);
senior registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1975-76.
Career: Lecturer and consultant in Paediatrics and Paediatric Nephrology, University of Ibadan,
1976-78, appointed senior lecturer, Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, also consultant in
Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Physicians.
Address: Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: FOLARIN, Dr Amos Olujimi Babatunde

Profession: Nigerian linguist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons), MSc, PhD
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 2, 1938, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School, 1951-56, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Ibadan, 1957-59, University College, Ibadan, 1959-63, University of Ibadan, 1966-
67 (Postgraduate Diploma in Phonetics and Linguistics, 1967), Boston University, Boston,
Massachusetts, USA, 1979-80 (Certificate in Public Communication, 1980).
Career: Teacher, English, Abeokuta Grammar School, 1963-65, head English teacher, Hussey
College, Warri, January-October 1966, graduate trainee and assistant lecturer, Reading Centre,
University of Ibadan, 1967-70, head English teacher, Prospect High School, Abanla, 1970-71,
education officer, North-Eastern State Ministry of Education, Maiduguri, 1971-73, lecturer, later
senior lecturer and head, English Unit, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1973-79, senior lecturer,
Communications and General Studies, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, January-October 1979, principal
lecturer, Communications and General Studies, 1979-80, appointed principal lecturer and acting
head, Department of Mass Communications, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 1980.
Institutional Membership: World Affairs Council, Boston Chapter, USA
Hobbies: lawn tennis, table tennis, reading, travelling
Address: SSQ2, New Estate, UI Road, North Campus, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State..
Name: FOLAWIYO, Alhaji Chief (Dr.) Wahab Iyanda Olayinka

Profession: Industrialist, businessman, philanthropist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CON, OFR, KCOP, D.Sc
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Olowogbowo Methodist School, 1934-41; Ilesha Grammar School, Osun State,
1942-46; North-Western Polytechnic, London, 1951.
Career: Management Trainee, Unilever Group (now UAC Nigeria Plc) 1947-49; Socony Vacom
Oil (now Mobil Oil Company) 1949-51; ch/Managing Director, Yinka Folawiyo and Sons
Limited, since 1957; and, Maritime Associates International Ltd, since 1967, United Property
Developers Company Ltd, since 1972,Nige-rian Green Lines Ltd, 1972; director Eko Farms
Nigeria Ltd; West African Holland Trading Company Ltd, since 1975; Nigerian-Spanish Cement
Company Ltd, since 1976; Folawiyo Fisheries Ltd., since 1981; ch/ Managing Director, Gas
Recovery and Energy Company Ltd., since 1982; Yinka Folawiyo Farms Ltd., Ilora, 1986;
chairman G. Cappa Plc, since 1989, Omnia Nigeria-Ltd; Marina International Bank Ltd, since
1990; Yinka Folawiyo Petrolsum Company Ltd, since 1991; Yinka Folawiyo Mechanical and
Electrical Company Ltd, since 1997, Yinka Folawiyo Farms, Kudu, since 1998; Chancellor,
Lagos State University, Lagos, since April 1999.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Transport Administration, England; patron, United
Muslim Council of Nigeria; trustee, United Muslim Council of Nigeria; patron, University of
Ibadan Muslim Students, patron, Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce patron, Zumuratu
Faelatu Tijaniya Ibrahimnya Movement of Nigeria; chairman Executive Council, Lagos Central
Mosque; member Council of National Mosque, Abuja; member Supreme Council of Islamic
Affairs of Nigeria; vice-president: Jamaat Nasril Islam; member Nigeria-Arab Solidarity
Association; only African of Baltic Exchange in the City of London chairman Board of Trustees,
Muslim International School, Iwo; Patron, Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria,
1990; fellow Commonwealth Journalist Association, 1993, Nigeria Association of Technological
Engineers, 1993; honorary Fellow, Chartered Institute of Transport, London;
Recognition & Achievements: International African Award, Industry, Trade and Tourism,
1978; Commander of the Order of the Niger, 2000; Order of the Federal Republic, 1982; Baba
Adinni of Lagos State, 1978; Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, 1980; Baba Adini of Nigeria, since
1984 Honour of Knight, Commander of the Order of Peacock by Island Club, 2004; Doctor of
Law Degree, University of Cross River State (now University of Uyo), 1992; Doctor of Letters,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1992; Doctor of Science, Lagos State University, 1998. Doctor
of Science Degree, University of Lagos 2000, Doctor of Science Degree Usman Dan Fodio
University Sokoto 2001.
Hobbies: philanthropy.
Address: 17, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi Lagos.
Telephone: 01-5450436-40, 2692318, 681636
Fax: 5450204, 5450274.
Name: FOLAWIYO, Dr. Chief Abdul Fattah Adio

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Sc, Ed.D
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Tal-Mun-Islam Ahmaddiya School, Elegbata, Lagos, 1982; Christ High School,
Ilubirin, Lagos, 1953-56; Ansar-ud-Deen Teacher Training College, Otta, Western Region,
1957-61; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1965; Indiana State University, USA; 1969-70; South
Carolina State, USA; 1972; School and Public Health of Tennessee-Knoxville, USA, 1975.
Career: Teacher, Ansar-ud-Deen Teacher Training College, Ota, Osun State, 1965-66; Teacher,
Muslim Teacher Training College, Surulere, Lagos 1966-67; Instructor, Road Safety Education,
Indiana State University 1970-71; School and Public Health Instructor, University of Tennessee,
Knoxville USA, 1972-73; Clinic Co-ordinator, Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Centre,
Charleston SC, USA, 1973-75; Lecturer, Health and Nutrition, Claflin University, Orangeburg,
USA, 1975-79; Director Sports, Lagos State Sports Council, 1979-85; Lecturer, University of
Lagos, Akoka, 1985; Associate Lecturer, Department of Community Health, College of
Medicine, Idi-Araba, since 1986; Associate Lecturer, University of Lagos, since 1986; Associate
Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Lagos, since 1996; Visiting Reader, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1994-95; social secretary, Ahmadu Bello University, Alumni
Association, Lagos Chapter; comni. Lagos State Scout Council; acting deputy chief
commissioner Boys Scout of Nigeria; external examiner, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria;
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, University of Ibadan, University of Benin.
Institutional Membership: University of Lagos Public Affairs Committee, University of Lagos
Citation Committee, University of Lagos, Lagoon Front Management Board; vice-chancellor
chairman Faculty of Education Endowment Committee, Ajao Estate Drug Abuse Committee,
facilitator, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council ; facilitator, Inter-Country
Centre for Oral Health, World Health Organisation, African Region; facilitator. Federal Road
Safety Commission International Conference, Road Safety in African; consultant, National Drug
Law Enforcement Agency, Drug Education; consultant, Nigerian Journal of Environmental
Education, University of Calabar Editorial Board; member American Public Health Association,
Lagos State School Health Association, Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria, American
Driver and Traffic Safety; Phi Delta Kappa, International Education Society, Kappa Delta P,
International Education Society; Omega Psi-Phi (MU ALPHA), Charleston, South Carolina,
USA; member International Road Federation, South Africa, Muslim Society of Nigeria-
Education Sub-Committee, Nigeria Football Association, South Carolina Public Health
Association, Technical Committee Unilag Nuga, Security Committee Unilag Nuga; vice-
chancellor chairman Nigeria Lawn Tennis Association, Ansar-Ud-Deen Mission of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Scholarship 1962-65; Sports Man of the Year Award, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1963-64; Track Scholarship, Indiana State University, USA, 1967-70;
Best Athletic and Football Coaches Award, Claflin College, USA, 1976; Dedicated Service
Award, Claflin College, USA; 1977; Danforth Association Fellow of America, USA, 1976;
National Merit Award Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Sports Administration, 1984; 4th
All African Games Special Certificate Award 1987; Certificate of Service, Ahmadu Bello
University Alumni, Lagos Chapter 1993; Hon. Black Belt Award, Karate Association of Nigeria.
1993; Upward-Bound Programme for Youth Development, 1995; Africa " Who is Who in
Physical, Health Education & Recreation Institutions, Who is Who in Higher Institutions, 1999;
ICHPER ( International Council for Heralth, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance),
distinguished Discobolos Lecturer Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, 2001.
Publ: Handbook of Road Safety, John West Publications Limited Lagos, 1987; Personal Health
and Physical Fitness, JOJA Educational Research and Publishers Limited, Lagos, 1987; Safety
and Disaster Education, John West Publication Limited, Lagos, 1988; Drug Education for
Schools and Colleges, JOJA Educational Research and Publishers Limited, Lagos, 1988, Health
Teaching for Schools (Principles and Methods), Consumer Health Education, Obazu Publication
Company Ltd. Lagos, Outline of Sport Injuries ,Irede Publishing Press Lagos, Concepts of
Leisure & Recreation, Irede Printers Ltd, Okota, Lagos, Baba Adinni of Akoka. assistant
Secretary Rotary Club of Akoka; University of Lagos OCTAGON Club; University of Lagos
Senior Staff Club; Island Club, Lagos; chairman University of Lagos, Boat Club.
Hobbies: boxing, swimming, table tennis, dancing, writing, scouting
Address: 7, Elemo Awoniyi Street, Ajao Estate, Ikeja, Lagos, P. O. Box 2946, Somolu, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-826105, 54548991, 0803 3035458
Name: FOLAYAN, Alice Elsie Yetunde

Profession: Nigerian statistician
Home Town: Kabba
Education: St Andrew's Primary School, Kabba, 1948-55, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School,
Ilorin, 1956-63, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-67, Institute of Development Studies,
University of Sussex, England, 1969, University of Ibadan, 1969-70 (Postgraduate Diploma in
Statistics, 1970)
Career: Assistant planning officer, 1967-68, planning officer, 1968-70, senior planning officer,
1971-72, principal planning officer, 1972-74, assistant chief planning officer, 1974-76, deputy
chief planning officer, 1976-78, chief planning officer, 1978-79, commissioner for Housing and
Environment, Kwara State, 1979-81, commissioner for Social Welfare, Youth, Sports and
Culture, Kwara State, 1981-83, detained, January-October, 1984.
Institutional Membership: National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; International Council of
Women, International Women's Alliance
Hobbies: current affairs, films, table tennis, women's organizations
Address: Kabba, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: FOLAYAN, Dr. Joseph Ololade

Profession: Biochemist, educationist
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 1, 1940, Ora, Ila ,Oyo
Education: St. Stephen's Primary School, Ora, 1949-54; Local Authority Modern School, Ila,
1955-57; St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1961-63; University of Ibadan. 1964-69; Warwick
University, Coventry, England, 1970-73.
Career: Teacher, St. Matthew's Anglican Primary School, Ila, Orangun, 1958; Teacher, St.
Michael's Anglican Primary School, Ila, Orangun, 1959-60; Teacher, St. Michael's Anglican
Primary School, Oyo, 1964; Part-time Science Master, St. Andrew's College, Oyo, 1964;
Teacher, Ila Grammar School; Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, 1993; Reader/Head, Department of Biochemistry, 1983.
Institutional Membership: Member of Senate, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1983;
Science Association of Nigeria; Chemical Society of Nigeria; Biochemical Society of Nigeria;
Nigeria National Association of Basic Medical Scientists; Biochemical Society of Great Britain.
Hobbies: Music, soccer.
Address: House 4, Road 209, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Telephone: 036-230292, 036-230433.
Name: FOLAYAN, Gbolahan

Profession: Nigerian accountant, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MBA
Education: Esie-Iludu Anglican Grammar School, Government Secondary School, Ilorin,
Skyline College, California, USA, California State University, Hayward, California, San
Francisco State University, San Francisco, California.
Career: Instructor, Armstrong College, Berkeley, California, later international accountant,
Baker Oil Tools, Los Angeles, USA, senior accounts officer, Bank of America Nigeria Ltd,
deputy manager, Bank of America Nigeria Ltd, Apapa, manager, Savannah Bank of Nigeria Ltd,
later appointed credit executive (Lagos Area), Savannah Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
Address: Savannah Bank of Nigeria Ltd, 138-146 Broad Street, Lagos.
Name: FOLAYEGBE, Joseph Sunday

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 27, 1939,
Education: St Mary's Catholic School, Oka-Akoko, 1954-57, St Ignatius Modern School, Oka-
Akoko, 1958-60, St Augustine's College, Oye-Ekiti, 1961-62, Esirgie College, Abudu-Benin,
1969-70.
Career: Teacher, 1963-73, salesman, 1973-79.
Institutional Membership: House of Assembly, Ondo State, 1979-83; National Party of
Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: photography, farming
Address: Oka-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Name: FOLORUNSHO, Dr. Joshua Oluremi Oladipo

Profession: Chartered accountant, company administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBA, FCA, ACIT
Home Town: Ilesha
Education: LA Primary School, Odi-Olowo, Mushin, 1970-72; Premier College/Jibowu High
School, Jibowu, 1972-74; The Apostolic Commercial Secondary School, Ilesha, 1974-78; Yaba
College of Technology, 1982-83; University of Lagos, 1980; Kessington University, California,
USA, 1992.
Career: Article Clerk, Olatunde Ayoola & Co., 1978-79; senior Accounts Clerk, Kabel Metal
Nigeria Limited, 1979-81; Management Accountant, Pharco Nigeria Limited, 1981-88; senior
Management Accountant; acting Chief Executive, Chris Ogunbanjo Group, 1988-89; Finance
Manager, SCOA/Chris Ogunbanjo Group, 1989-90; Director Accounts/Deputy Country
Controller, International Computers Ltd., since 1990; chairman Information Management
Resources (Nig) Ltd.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; member Chartered
Institute of Taxation, Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of Data Processing
Management; Institute of Directors
Recognition & Achievements: Ikoyi Club; Lagos Country Club
Hobbies: Music, lawn tennis
Address: 10, Akinfe Street, Anthony Village, Lagos
Telephone: 5843871, 5832585
Name: FOLORUNSHO, Professor Olatunji Ayodele

Home Town: Iseyin
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Iseyin, Oyo State, 1960-66; Iseyin Grammar, 1967-
71; Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro, 1971-72; University of Ibadan, 1973-76; University
of California, Davis, USA, 1979-83.
Career: Graduate Assistant, University of Maiduguri, 1977-79; assistant Lecturer, University of
Maiduguri, 1979-83; Lecturer II, University of Maiduguri, 1985-88; Senior, : Lecturer,
University of Maiduguri 1988-90; assistant professor University of Maiduguri, 1990-92;
Professor Soil Physics, University of Maiduguri, since 1992; Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Maiduguri, since 1997; Business Editor, Journal of Arid Agriculture, University of
Maiduguri, 1987-90; Co-ordinator, Federal Environmental Protection Agency/UNIMAID
Linkage Centre on Drought and Desertification, since 1994.
Institutional Membership: Committee on Professional Development and Exchange Visits,
Nigeria-Canada Cooperation in Soil Science, Soil Science Society of Nigeria Project, 1989-91;
Team Leader and chairman World Bank-Assisted, On-Farm Adaptive Research Team and
Monthly Technology Review Meeting of Gongola and Borno states Agricultural Development
Programme, 1989-91; Adamawa State, 1991-98; member Nigerian Society of Soil Science,
American Society of Agronomy, U.S.A, Soil Science Society of America, Nigerian Farming
Systems Research Network, West African Farming Systems Research Network; Associate,
International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, Joint FAO/International Atomic
Energy Agency Research Grant on Use of Nuclear Techniques to Improve Crop Production in
Salt-affected Soils, 1986-93.
Recognition & Achievements: European Economic Community Research Grant Awarded,
University of Maiduguri/Silsoe College Linkage Programme, 1993-1995. Publication:
Distribution of Field-Measured Steady-State Infiltration Rate for a Borno State Soil. Annals of
Borno, Vol. 3, 1986; Conserving Our Soil Resources for Rural and National Development,
Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association, April 6-11, UNIMAID, 1986. Sevite
Social Club, Oyo State
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, playing table tennis
Address: House R32, University of Maiduguri Campus
Telephone: 076-232150, 231900
Name: FOLORUNSHO, Samuel Isola Sodolamu

Profession: Broadcaster, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 6, 1931 Lagos.
Education: Massey Square School, Lagos, 1936-37; St. John's School, Aroloya, Lagos, 1938-
41; CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1942-46; Lisabi Grammar School, Abeokuta, 1947-49.
Career: Senior Stores Assistant Public Works Department, now Federal Ministry of Works and
Housing, Lagos; Broadcasting Officer III, Nigerian Broadcasting Service, 1954-57; Producer,
Sports and Features, NBS, 1957-60; Head, Outside Broadcasts, Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation, 1960-70; Controller, National Programmes, NBC, 1970-75; Controller, NBC,
defunct Western State, 1975-79; Zonal Director NBC, now Federal Radio Corporation of
Nigeria, Ibadan, 1979-85; retired from the FRCN, 1985; Director Directorate For Social
Mobilisation, Ogun State, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Order of the Federal Republic
Hobbies: sports
Name: FOLORUNSHO, Yunusa Ayinla

Date (& Place) of Birth: March 17, 1940, Alapa
Home Town: Asa
Education: Alapa Primary School, 1948, Baboko Primary School, 1954, Bida Teachers'
College, 1955-57, Ilorin Teachers' College, 1961-62, Bauchi Rural Education Centre, 1964,
Minna Rural Education Centre, 1965, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1966-67, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1974-77.
Career: Teacher, 1958-66, education officer, Local Education Authority, 1967-72, chief
education officer, 1972-74, secretary, Kogi Local School Board, 1974, assistant secretary, Local
Government Service Board, 1978-79.
Recognition & Achievements: House of Representatives for Asa, 1979-83; National Party of
Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, reading
Address: Alapa, Asa Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: FOM, Dr Alexander Leonard-Marie Davou

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 26, 1935 Badagry, Lagos.
Education: St Theresa's Primary School, Jos, 1940-44, St Joseph's Catholic School, Topo
Badagry, 1944-49, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1950-54, St Theresa's Seminary, Ibadan, 1955-
56, Kano Medical School, 1957-63 (Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery, 1962), University of
London, England, 1969-70 (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 1970), Emory
University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1970-71, Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta, 1970-71.
Career: Medical officer, 1964-66, principal medical officer, 1967-69, consultant epidemiologist
and biostatistician, 1969-71, appointed chief medical consultant, 1971
Institutional Membership: Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London since
1971, fellow, Royal Society of Health, London since 1971; National Party of Nigeria (NPN),
1978-79, publicity secretary and director of Research, NPN, Plateau State, 1978, Nigerian
People's Party (NPP), 1979-83, publicity secretary, NPP, Plateau State, 1979, national secretary-
general, NPP, 1980-83; Gwom Chomo of Jos.
Recognition & Achievements: Papal Medal
Hobbies: photography, reading, travelling
Address: Lo Judah Palace Place, Kuru Jos South West, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: FOSUDO, Olusola Anthony

Profession: Artist, academic
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, M.A
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 18, 1958 Ejinrin.
Education: :Nazareth College, Ibonwon, Epe, 1970-75; Muslim Teachers College, Surulere,
Lagos, 1976-77; University of Ife, 1980-81; University of Ibadan, 1983-89.
Career: Lecturer, Lagos State University; Managing Director Satellite Town Theatre; currently,
Managing Director Centre State Productions.
Recognition & Achievements: Arts and Culture Merit Award, 1997.
Hobbies: Travelling and entertainment
Address: 2, Ishola Street, Oluti Amuwo, Lagos.
Name: FOWORA, Emmanuel Olufemi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.B., BL
Education: Emmanuel School, Isonyin, 1947-50; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, 1951-56; North-
Western Polytechnic, Kentish Town, London, 1958-59; University of Hull, England, 1959-62;
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1964.
Career: acting High commissioner of Nigerian High Commission, Canberra, Australia, 1976-78;
acting High commissioner of Nigerian High Commission, London, 1978-79; Nigerian
Ambassador to Senegal, 1979-81; Nigerian High commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, 1981-
82; director Inter-African Affairs Development, Federal Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos,
1982-84; Finance and Budget Department, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, 1984-86;
Nigerian Ambassador to Yugoslavia, 1986.
Recognition & Achievements: Chevalier Orde National du Senegal, 1960.
Hobbies: Walking, swimming, reading.
Name: FOWARA, Engineer Asesoye

Profession: Structural Engineer, public servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MSC, BISE, FNISE, FNSR
Education: University of Seatle, U.S.A
Career: Worked for 24 years with Nigerian Ports Authority, headed Estate and 2 Departmental
Engineering; retired; presently, consultant. In charge of Development of Tin Can Port.
Institutional Membership: B.I.S.E, British Institute of Structural Engineers, Fellow, Nigerian
Institute of Structural Engineers, fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers
Recognition & Achievements: OON for 15 month construction of Tin can Island, Port.
Name: FOWORA-SARAKI, Rukayat Gbemisola

Profession: Insurance executive, politician
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: University of Sussex, England.
Career: Insurance broker; Ashmount Insurance Brokers, Ltd.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Asa/Ilorin West Federal Constituency
on All Peoples Party platform, 1999-2007; elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
representing Kwara on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
Hobbies: Cooking, music
Address: 3 Ilofa Road, GRA, Ilorin
Telephone: 031-220141, 031220828.
Name: FRANCES, Professor Theodore Idibiye

Home Town: Nembe
Education: St Cyprian's School, Port Harcourt, 1939-46, Government College, Umuahia, 1947-
52, University College, Ibadan, 1952-56, Guy's Hospital, London, 1956-59, Thorndike Memorial
Laboratory, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1966-68 (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,
1962).
Career: House officer, St Olave's Hospital, London, 1955-60, medical registrar, Walton
Hospital, London, 1962-63, senior medical registrar, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1963-
64, lecturer, 1964-68, research fellow, Harvard University, USA, 1966-68, senior lecturer, 1968-
72, Professor 1972, and later head, Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1974-85,
appointed vice-chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1985.
Institutional Membership: Royal College of Surgeons, fellow, Royal College of Physicians,
Edinburgh, 1971, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1975, International Association for the
Study of the Liver, Vice Executive Chairman, Expert Panel on the Assessment of Audio-visual
Aids, World Health Organization, April 1973.
Address: Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State,
Nigeria.
Name: FRANK, Nwobuora Mbanefo

Home Town: Onitsha
Education: Onitsha, 1944-48; Royal Institute of British Architects; Municipal College, Essex,
1951-54; 1954-56.
Career: Architectural assistant National Coal Board, Worcestershire, 1956-57; Roland Ward and
Partners London, 1957-58; Fry, Drew and Partners, London, 1958-59; assistant Architect, Sir
John Burnet, Tate and Partners, 1960; Project Architect, Godwin and Hopwood, Lagos, 1960-63;
Frank Mbanefo and Associates, Port Harcourt, since 1964; Project Architect, Burckhwdt
Archieken, Switzerland, Director "EPCON" PTF Zone II Management Consultants, since 1996;
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Architects.
Institutional Membership: Royal Institute of British Architects; Commonwealth Association of
Architects; Architects Registration Council of Nigeria; Spinal Cord Injuries Association of
Nigeria; Best Student Designer, R.I.B.A, lltn Position, ZurichCity Centre and Railway Station
Competition, 1970.
Name: FRANK-OPIGO, Nicholas Abo

Profession: Administrator, businessman, politician
Home Town: Angiama
Education: St. Matthew's School, Angiana, 1932-34; St. James' School, Ekowe, 1935-36;
Reverend Proctor Memorial School, Kaiama, 1937-39; Okrika Grammar School, Okrika, 1941-
44; University College, Ibadan, 1949-53.
Career: Customs and Excise Officer, 1945-49; Tutor, Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, 1953-
54; Assistant Registrar, University College, Ibadan, 1954-56; Principal, Enitonna High School,
Port Harcourt, 1956-57; District Officer, Abak and Calabar, 1958; Proprietor/Principal, Niger
Grammar School, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, 1959-67.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives (Representing Brass South Federal
Constituency), 1964-66; chairman Agricultural Production and Marketing Corporation, Rivers
State, 1975-76; Delta Rubber Company, Rivers State, 1976-77;memberConstituent Assembly for
the Review of the Nigerian Constitution, 1978-79; Managing Director Frank and Sons Ltd, Port
Harcourt; Fellow, Royal Economic Society, 1954-66; member Commonwealth Society, London,
1975-80. Defunct NCNC, 1953-66. Ebenanaowei of Oporoma, Warinanaowei of Dawai House.
Hobbies: Swimming, table tennis, wrestling, chess
Address: 8, Rumuadolu Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Name: FUBARA, Dr. Bedford Animiah

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 12, 1939, Iloma - Opobo Town
Home Town: Bonny
Education: Columbia University, New York City, USA, 1970-72; University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow, 1980-82.
Career: Lecturer (Part-time), City University of New York, 1971; Accounts Officer, Nigeria
Engineering Works Limited, 1972-74; Accountant, Pabod Finance Company Limited, 1974-76;
Corporate Secretary, Rivers State Tourist and Hotels Corporation, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: FEDECO Commission of Inquiry, 1985-86; Justice George's
Commission of Inquiry, Rivers State, 1985; Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State
University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt; associate member, Nigerian Institute of
Management, 1975; associate member, British Institute of Management, 1975; fellow, Chartered
Institute of Secretaries, 1979; Strategic Management Society, USA, 1984; Consultant,
International Centre for Public Enterprises, Yugoslavia, 1985; president, Nigerian Association of
Schools of Management Education and Training, since 1985.
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Project Planning and Evaluation, CST, 1975;
Business Management Principles and Strategies, University Press, 1985; Management and
Technological Development in Nigeria, editor, Fourth Dimension, Enugu, 1986.
Hobbies: Table tennis, swimming.
Name: FUBARA, Professor Dagogo Michael Jim

Profession: Nigerian geodesist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MSc, PhD
Home Town: Opobo
Education: St Paul's School, Opobo Town, 1946-47, Government School, Bonny, 1948-49,
BCM School, Abonnema, 1950-52, Government College, Umuahia, 1952-59, Nigerian College
of Technology, Enugu, 1960-63, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 1965-67,
University of New Brunswick, Canada, 1967-69.
Career: Senior topographical Engineer , Shell-BP, Port Harcourt, 1963-65, graduate teaching
associate, Department of Geodetic Science, Ohio State University, lecturer, Department of
Surveying Engineering, University of New Brunswick, 1968-69, assistant professor, 1969-70,
principal geodesist and head, Geodetic Research Space Applications Programme Office, Battelle
Colum bus Laboratories, Ohio, USA, 1970-75, reader in Geodesy, 1974 and head, Department of
Surveying, University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1975, later appointed professor of Surveying, Geodesy
and Photogrammetry, University of Nigeria, Enugu; consultant, Program Foundation for
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, associate.
Institutional Membership: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, American Geophysical
Union since 1970, American Statistical Association since 1972, American Society of
Photogrammetry, Canadian Institute of Surveying.
Hobbies: Photography, music, chess, cricket, table tennis, badminton
Address: Fubara's Compound, Opobo Town, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Name: FUBARA, Rt Rev Yibo Alalibo

Home Town: Tombia
Education: St Stephen's School, Tombia, 1924-28, St Saviour's School, Buguma, 1929, St Paul's
College, Awka. 1934-35, Trinity College, Umuahia, 1948-50, London College of Divinity,
Lingfield, Surrey, England, 1955-56.
Career: Curate, 1951-55, superintendent, 1956-60, 1963-67, college chaplain, 1960-63,
archdeacon, 1971, consecrated Anglican bishop of the Niger Delta Diocese, 1971.
Institutional Membership: Anglican Pacifist Fellowship.
Hobbies: Reading.
Address: Bishop's Lodge, Gelsthorpe Street, New Layout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Name: FUJAH, Kolapo Hakeem

Profession: Financial consultant, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualifications: M.Sc, FCIB
Home Town: Isale-Eko
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Lagos, 1959-65; Ahmadiyya College, Agege, Lagos,
1966-70; Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, 1987-88; North East London Polytechnic.
Career: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1971-93; Managing Director, Move and Company Nigeria
Ltd; Trend International Computers Ltd., Lagos; Credit Research and Consultancy Nigeria Ltd;
senior Manager, Foreign Operations Department Central Bank Nigeria.
Institutional Membership: Associate, Chartered Institute of Bankers, London; Fellow,
Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Student, West African Examination Council, Ahmadiyya
College, Agege, Lagos, 1970; Best Student, Human Aspect of Management, Post-graduate
Financial Studies Diploma, Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, 1983; Second Best Student,
Overall, Financial Studies Diploma, Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, 1985; Best Student,
International Bankers in Scotland, for best overall student in MSC 1988. Ikoyi Club, Lagos.
Hobbies: Reading, dancing, table tennis, lawn tennis
Address: 1, Ibeju-Lekki Street, Dolphin Estate, Lagos, Close 29, House 10, Satellite Town,
Badagry Road, Lagos
Telephone: 2692291, 7744707, 08028373527, 01-2692216, 681184
Fax: 01-2692723, 2692723
Name: FUNTUA, Lawal Ibrahim

Profession: Farmer, businessman, politician
Home Town: Funtua, LGA
Career: Engaged in private business. Deputy State chairman Katsina State; Sole Administrator,
1990-92.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Funtua/ Dandune Federal
Constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, 1999, previously elected under
UNCP in 1998.
Name: FURO, Bello Dawuda

Education: Hamawa Primary School, Yola, 1964-69, General Murtala College, Yola, 1970-74.
Career: Publicity assistant, Ministry of Information, Gongola State, 1975-76.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Fufore, 1979-83;
National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Cinema, reading, travelling
Address: Fufore, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: FWANGYIL, Luke Caleb

Profession: Lawyer
Education: Boys Secondary School, Gindiri Nakam Memorial Secondary School; Nigerian
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
Career: Sec/Legal Adviser, Board of Internal Revenue, 1986-88; Deputy Solicitor-General,
Plateau State; 1991-95; Solicitor-General/permanent secretary 1995-99; Attorney
General/commissioner Justice, Plateau State, since 1999, currently in private business.
Institutional Membership: Order of the Federal Republic, 2001; Board of Directors, New
Nigerian Development Company, 1992; Honourable Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
National Interim Government, 1993.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, football
Telephone: 073-460 529, 460329, 073461645
Name: GABARI, Alhaji Lili

Profession: Nigerian businessman, politician
Home Town: Kano
State of Origin: Kano State
Education: Dantata School, Kano
Career: Councillor, Kano City Council, 1957-60, in private business, supervisory councillor,
Jahu Local Government Council, 1977-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, Kano State House of Assembly, 1979-83
Address: 98 Kabuwaya, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GABASAWA, Hon. Nasiru Abduewa

Home Town: Gezawa
Education: Bayero University, Kano.
Career: National Ex-officio.
Institutional Membership: Grassroot Democratic Movement; Party Secretary Gabasawa Iga.
Social Democratic Party, 1989-90; chairman Gabasawa Iga. 1990-93; House of Representatives
for Gezawa/ Gabasawa Federal Constituency on the Platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since
1999.
Hobbies: Politics, advising the youth
Address: Gezawa Town, Gezawa Iga. Kano State.
Telephone: 064-638683, 664508.
Name: GABDO, Alhaji Lawal Hamman

Profession: Nigerian journalist, administrator
Home Town: Gongola
Education: Yola Primary School, 1943-47, Yola Middle School, 1947-49, Yola Secondary
School, 1949-51, London College of Journalism, England, 1966-67, University of Lagos, 1975.
Career: Postal officer, Ministry of Communications, 1955-65, producer, later senior producer
and head of Programmes, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1965-76, senior information
officer, Gongola State, 1977, controller, Gongola Broadcasting Corporation, 1978, general
manager, 1979, appointed permanent secretary, Gongola State, 1981.
Hobbies: Gardening, indoor games, watching serious films, traditional music.
Address: Y475 Yola Town GRA, Yola, Gongola
Telephone: 24225 or 24257, 24086.
Name: GABRIEL, Professor Ignatius Iheukumere

Profession: Legal practitioner, university teacher.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LL.M, Ph.D.
Home Town: Aba
Education: Patrice Lumumba Friendship University, Moscow, 1974-80; Institute of State and
Law, USSR (now Soviet Russia), Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 1980-84.
Career: Research Fellow, National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, 1984-85;
Lecture I, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, 1985-88; senior Lecturer, University of Jos; Exam
Officer, 1985-88; Time Table Officer, 1985-88; Associate Editor, University of Jos Law Journal,
1985-96; Co-ordinator: M.A. Law and Diploma Programme, 1985-88; Postgraduate Board of the
University, since 1988; Department of Public and Private Law 1988-89; assistant professor Law,
University of Jos, 1988-97; Consultant, Union Bank Training School, Jos, 1989-95; visiting
Lecturer, International Law Foreign Service Academy, Federal Ministry of External Affairs,
1990-93; acting Head, Department of Public and Private Law, 1991; acting Dean of Law, 1991-
93; visiting Lecturer, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Jos Chapter, 1992; Adviser, defunct
National Assembly, 1993; chairman Vice-Chancellors Committee on the Establishment of the
Centre for Law and Diplomacy, 1993, Senate Screening Committee, Faculty of Arts, 1995-96;
External examiner, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Law, 1996;
External examiner, Ahmadu Bello University, 1998.
Institutional Membership: National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel, University
of Lagos, 1991; assistant national Secretary, Nigerian Society of International Law, 1991-93,
Nigerian Bar Association, International Association of Intellectual Property Lawyers, National
Executive, Nigerian Society of International Law, International Association of Democratic
Lawyers, Belgium; Adviser, Nigeria Parliamentary Delegation to the World Congress of
Parliamentarians, Ottawa, Canada, 1993.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: Nigeria's Constitutional Development and the problems
of Legal regulation of Foreign Investment, The Institute of Scientific Information, Academy of
Sciences, Moscow, 1982; Legal Issues in the Debt-Equity Conversion, Nigerian Journal of
Policy and Strategy, Vol.2, 1987; Legal Framework for the Protection of Refugees in Changing
World, Journal of International and Comparative Law, London, Vol. 4, 1991; Basic Schools in
Jurisprudence: The African Perspectives, Mono Expressions Nigeria Limited, Jos, 1997.
Hobbies: Football, boxing, golf
Address: University of Jos, Staff Quarters, Secretariat Road, Block 2, Flat 6, Jos, Plateau State.
Telephone: 073-610934/170, 073-460952.
Name: GADA, Alhaji Garba

Home Town: Sokoto
Education: Gwadabawa Elemen tary School, 1941, Sokoto Middle School, 1943-49, Institute of
Administration, Zaria, 1954-55, 1967 (Diploma in Administration and Accounting).
Career: Administration supervisor, Medical Department, Sokoto.
Institutional Membership: National Assembly, 1960-66, Gwadabawa Local Government
Council, Constituent Assembly, 1977-78, elected senator for Sokoto North, 1979-83, National
Party of Nigeria, 1978-83.
Hobbies: Farming, hunting
Address: PO Box 89, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Name: GADA, Garba Ilah

Home Town: Ilah
Education: Government Secondary School, Sokoto, further studies, England, 1972-76.
Career: Assistant controller, Department of Customs and Excise, 1966, joined Ministry of
Finance, 1976, accountant, Ministry of Health, later joined Sokoto State Housing Corporation,
head, Expenditure Control Division, University of Sokoto, bursar, College of Education, Sokoto,
director of Budget, Sokoto State Government, 1979-83, commissioner for Education, Sokoto
State, October-December 1983, detained, January-December 1984.
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Secretaries, British Society of Commerce.
Address: Ilah, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Name: GADA, Alhaji Usman

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1944, Gada
Home Town: Gwadabawa, LGA
Education: Gada Junior Primary School, 1953-56, Farfaru Primary School, 1957-59, Maru
Teachers' College, 1960-62, 1969-70, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-74 (Diploma in
Education Administration, 1974).
Career: Teacher, later education officer, education secretary for Education Planning and
Administration, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Gada, 1979-80; former member,
National Party of Nigeria, 1979.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: Gada, Gwadabawa Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Name: GADA, Senator Bello Jibril

Academic & Professional Qualifications: ADPA
Career: Commissioner Sokoto State, 1992-94; engaged in Agriculture; State Secretary, defunct
United Nigeria Congress Party, Sokoto State, 1997-98; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria,
representing Sokoto East Senatorial District on All Peoples Party platform, since 1999
Hobbies: Current affairs, reading
Address: Apo Quarters, Abuja
Telephone: 060 -233531.
Name: GADZAMA, Chief Joe Kyari

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MFR, SAN, LL.B; B.L, MCIArb
Home Town: Askira/Uba
Education: L.E.A Primary School, 1969-75; Teachers' College, Song, Gongola State (now
Adamawa State), 1975-80; Borno College of Basic Studies, Maiduguri (now Borno College of
Education, Science and Technology, Bama), Borno State; University of Maiduguri, Borno State,
1982-85; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1985-86.
Career: Call to the Nigerian Bar, 1986; Enrolled at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1986;
Appointed as a Notary Public, 1996; senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), 1998. Legal Trainee and
responsible to the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General Kano State, 1986; Solicitor and
Advocate, A Ismail Gadzama and Company, Kano, 1986-88; founder and Principal Partner
Messrs. J. K. Gadzama (SAN) and Partners, since 1989; External Solicitor to some Merchant,
Commercial, Development and Industrial Banks, Multinational Companies, Indigenous
Companies, Organizations, Firms and Individuals in Nigeria, since 1989; Partner, Legal
Advisory Partnership, Consortium (Comprising foreign and Indigenous lawyers), 2004-07; Legal
Consultant to Bureau of Public Enterprise, the Secretariat of the National Council on
Privatization; Legal Adviser, University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, 2001-03; chairman
Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch, 2003-04; Mediator, jointly accredited by the Centre for
Effective Dispute Resolution, England and Negotiation and Conflict Management Group; NBA
Conference Planning Committee, 2005; Past chairman South Borno Youth Forum of the
Movement for the Creation of Savannah State; Counsel to Peoples Democratic Party, Legal
Adviser defunct National Republican Convention, Borno State, 1992-94; defunct United
Nigerian Congress and United Nigerian Congress Party, Borno State, 1996-98.
Institutional Membership: British Council, Abuja; Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Industry,
Mines and Agriculture, since 2003; West African Nobles' Forum; Presidential Advisory
Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, since 2005; General Council of the Bar (Nigeria), since
2004; National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, since 1998; Council of
Legal Education, Nigeria, 2002-03; Nigerian Bar Association; West African Bar Association;
African Bar Association; International Bar Association; Commonwealth Lawyers' Association;
Pan African Lawyers' Union; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, since 2001; Executive
Committee member Nigerian Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, 2002-05;
Governing Board of the Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse-AMDC-(ADR Center), 2003-04;
Screening and Selection Committee of the Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse (ADR-Center), since
2003; Panel of Neutrals, Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse (ADR Center), since 2003; Sponsor,
Negotiation and Conflict Management Group; London Court of International Arbitration; Arewa
Consultative Forum; Middle Belt Forum; Legal Adviser, Nigeria Heart Foundation; Nigeria-
Finish Chamber of Commerce.
Recognition & Achievements: Esq, Merit award by the 19th president Nigerian Bar
Association, 2002; NBA Sponsorship Award by the 20th president Nigerian Bar Association,
2003; Nobles' International Award for Honesty, Integrity and Accountability by the West
African Nobles Forum 2004; Conferred with award by the Coalition of Borno South Youth
Movement (Affiliated to National Youth Council), 2005; Conferred with Development in
Nigeria Merit Award by the People, State and Resource, 2005; Member of the Order of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR) 2004; Okwuluora of Ukpo and Igboland by His Royal
Highness, Dr. R.C. Eze, the Igwe of Ukpo in Dumokofia Local Government Area, Anambra
State, 2003; IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja; Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos; Kaduna
Golf Club; Ray Field Golf Club, Jos; Lake Chad Club, Maiduguri; University of Maiduguri
Teaching Hospital Club, Maiduguri; Honorary Secretary, IBB International Golf and Country
Club, Abuja, 2001-02; president vice-chancellor captain, IBB International Golf Country Club,
Abuja; Trustee, Lake Chad Club, Maiduguri.
Hobbies: Golf, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, darts, squash rackets, swimming, general
reading, current affairs and traveling.
Address: Marble House, (2nd Floor), 1, Alfred Rewane Road, P.O.Box 53155, Falomo, South
West Ikoyi, Lagos, 15B, Circular Road, Near Nigerian Air Force Officers Mess, Old GRA, P.O.
Box 112, Maiduguri, Borno State, 171D, Aba Road, (3rd Floor), P.O.Box 775, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Telephone: 09-5237380, 01-2693441, 076-233597, 084-233400, 08022231999, 08044183618,
0778-086-6230.
Fax: 5237381, 2690898, 2331139, 230112, 230113
E-mail:HYPERLINK "mailto:kyari@gadzama.com"_kyari@gadzama.com_, _HYPERLINK
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"http://www.gadzama.com"_www.gadzama.com.
Name: GADZAMA, Dr. Elizabeth

Profession: Veterinary surgeon
Academic & Professional Qualifications: DVM, M.Sc
Home Town: Lassa
Education: Government Girls' College, Kano, 1963-68; Queen's College, Lagos, 1969-70;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-76; University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, 1981.
Career: Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, 1977-79; com:
Health, Borno State, 1985-88; senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University
of Maiduguri, 1985
Institutional Membership: World Poultry Science, World Poultry Veterinary Association.
Hobbies: Needle work, table tennis
Address: B4, University of Maiduguri Quarters, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Name: GADZAMA, Professor Njidda Mamadu

Profession: Zoologist, administrator, university teacher.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.Sc, Ph.D
Home Town: Lassa, Askira/ Uba
Education: Gindiri Secondary School, 1954-59; McPherson College, Kansas, USA, 1960-64;
Long Island University, New York, USA, 1965-67; New York University, New York, USA,
1968-71.
Institutional Membership: Governing Board of Nigerian Institute of Trypanosomiasis
Research, Kaduna, 1976-80; Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, 1979-85;
Professor of Zoology, 1980; Head, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Maiduguri,
1983-85; deputy vice-chancellor, Academic Services, University of Maiduguri, 1983-87;
Governing Board, Lake Chad Research Institute, 1980-83; National Committee on Ecological
Disaster, 1985-88; Nigerian Delegate to the UNESCO International Co-ordinating Council for
Programme MAN and BIOSHERE, 1986; Coordinating Director, Centre for Arid Zone Studies,
University of Maiduguri, 1987; National Advisory Committee on Hadeja-Nguru Wetland
Project, 1988; Foundation African Association of Insect Scientists, 1976; National Committee on
UNESCO's MAN and BIOSHERE Programme, 1978. Ford Foundation Fellowship, 1968-71;
Sigma XI, Distinguished Scholar, USA, 1973; Common wealth Fellowship, 1976-77.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: Co-author, Arid Zone Hydrology and Water Resources,
University of Maiduguri Publication Committee, 1988; and over 30 articles published in learned
journals.
Name: GAIUS-OBASEKI, Jackson E

Date (& Place) of Birth: November 25, 1945; Benin City.
Home Town: Benin
Education: Government Primary School, Benin City; Hussey College, Warri, Delta State;
University of Ibadan.
Career: Pioneer Staff, Nigerian National Oil Corporation, Precursor of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), 1972; manager, National Reserve Evaluation Project; Executive
Director Integrated Data Services Ltd. (IDSL), Edo State, 1988; edirector Nigeria Gas Company,
May 1991; Managing Director, Nigerian Gas Company February, 1994; group general manager,
Crude Oil Marketing Division, September 1998; Group Managing Director, Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation, May 29, 1999-2003.
Name: GAIYA, Rev. Maigamu Philip

Profession: Clergy
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.D, MA
Home Town: Auchuna
Education: Local Education Authority, 1967-73; St. Joseph's Seminary, Zaria, 1973-78; St.
Augustine's Major Seminary, Jos, 1979-85; Institute of Telecommunications, Dallas, Texas,
USA, 1989-90; Fordham University, Bronx, New York, USA, 1994-95.
Career: Vicar-General, Education Secretary; Parish Priest, St. Louis Parish, Kano.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: The Folly of a Nation: The Zangon Kataf Crises in
Perspective; Media in Nigeria, 1998.
Name: GAJANGO, Husaini Alhaji

Home Town: Malam-Maduri
Education: Malam-Maduri Primary School, 1961-67, Bichi Teachers' College, 1968-72.
Career: Junior headmaster, Local Education Authority, Hadejia, 1974-77, senior headmaster,
1977-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Malam-Maduri,
1979-83; People's Redemption Party, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Current affairs, reading, volleyball
Address: Malam-Maduri, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GAJERE, M.A

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 24, 1940, Arigwan Gamo
Home Town: Kajuru District
Education: Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) School, Kufana, SIM School, Zankwa, SIM School,
Samaru, Kagoro Teachers' College, 1958-60, Igbaja Teachers' College, 1963-64, University of
Lagos, 1975-76 (Diploma in Education).
Career: Teacher, later headmaster, 1961-76, councillor for Health, 1977-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Kachia, 1979-83;
National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Gardening
Address: Arigwan Gamo, Kajuru District, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GAJIBO, Hon Mustafa Alkali

Education: Ahmadu Bello University
Career: Consultant, Electrical engr., Muti-Mech and Evey Engineering Services Ltd; chairman
Yunusari LGA, 1989-90.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Dikwa/Mafa/Kondugu Federal
Hobbies: Reading, consulting, sports
Name: GALADIMA, AlMai-Dunama

Date (& Place) of Birth: December, 1926; Nguru
Home Town: Nguru
Education: Nguru Elementary School, 1933-39; Borno Middle School, Maiduguri, 1940-46;
Quaranic School, Maiduguri, 1947-49.
Career: Works Department, Borno NA, 1949-51; Borno NA Police Force, 1951-56; UAC of
Nigeria Ltd, Kano, 1957-60; chairman Nguru LGA, 1975-79; Pere Roberto Petroleum Marketing
Products; Group president Adamac Group of Companies Ltd; president Pacific Mutual Trust Ltd.
(Financial and Management Consultancy); Group chairman Unitrade Alfa Nigeria Ltd.
Institutional Membership: Board of Trustees, Nigerian International Biographical Centre;
Galadima of Borno.
Hobbies: Horse riding, flying and travelling by other means.
Address: No.41, Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, pha: 59, Gatimari St, P.O. Box 2657,
Maiduguri.
Telephone: 076-232485, 234111, 2691458.
Name: GALADIMA, Mary Suleiman

Profession: Nigerian librarian, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 22, 1949, Nasarawa
Education: Girls' High School, Gindiri, 1963-67, Government Girls' College, Kano, 1968,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Jos.
Career: Librarian, J F Kennedy Library, Ahmadu Bello University, 1970, lecturer, King's
College, Lagos, 1974-78, inspector, Ministry of Education, Plateau State, 1978-79, deputy editor
of Hansard, Plateau State House of Assembly, 1979-81, deputy clerk, Plateau State House of
Assembly, 1981-83, appointed commissioner for Information and Social Development, Plateau
State, 1984.
Hobbies: Gardening, poultry, reading, table tennis, indoor games
Address: Ministry of Information and Social Development, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: GALADIMA, Yusufu Atsen

Education: Sudan Interior Misssion Junior Primary School, Fobur, 1955-57; Gyamzo Practicing
School, 1958; Senior Primary School, Darazo, Bauchi State, 1961; Government Teachers
College, Toro, Bauchi State, 1962; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Career: Legal Adviser, Nasco Group Limited, three years; Legal/Administrative Manager,
Nasco Group Limited, 1984; Civil Commissioner, Plateau State, 1986; Legal/Administrative
Manager, Nasco Group Limited, till 1991; Legal/Public Relation Adviser, Nasco Group Limited,
since 1992; Honourable Secretary of State for Transport, Aviation and Communication, 1993.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Bar Association; Institute of Personnel Management of
Nigeria; British Institute of Management.
Hobbies: Detective novels, squash, badminton.
Name: GALTIMARI, Usman Gaji

Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA (Hons),
Home Town: Galtimari
Education: Central Elementary School, Maiduguri, 1947-50, Borno Middle School,
Government College, Maiduguri, 1956-59, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1960-61, April-
September 1962, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-65, Graduate School of Public and
International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1966-67.
Career: Assistant executive officer, 1961-62, external affairs officer, 1965-66, lecturer, Ahmadu
Bello University, 1967-68, principal assistant secretary, North-Eastern State, 1969-70, under
secretary, North-Eastern State, 1970-72, permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning, North-Eastern State, 1975-76, federal permanent secretary, 1977, permanent secretary,
Public Service Department, 1978, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Power,
1978-83, federal permanent secretary, 1984, appointed secretary to the Government and head of
Service, Borno State, 1984.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Public Administration, Pittsburgh; Board of Governors,
Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, 1969-72, North-Eastern State
Consultative Committee, 1970-74, North-Eastern State Committee on Local Government
Reforms, 1970
Hobbies: Farming, reading, hockey
Name: GAMAWA, Alhaji Bello Umaru

Home Town: Gamawa
Education: Junior Primary School, Gamawa, 1959-62; Senior Primary School, Gamawa, 1963-
65; Teacher's College, Bauchi, 1968-72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-78; Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1983-84.
Career: Administrative Officer, Bauchi State Civil Service, 1979-90; Director Bauchi State
Civil Service, 1990-92; Director - General Bauchi State Government, since 1992.
Hobbies: Reading business, sports, current affairs journals, watching sporting activities
Address: 78, Lau Road GRA, Bauchi, Bauchi State
Name: GAMBARI, Professor Ibrahim Agboola

Profession: Political scientist, diplomat, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: CFR, B.Sc, MA, Ph.D
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: King's College, Lagos, 1963-64; London School of Economics and Political
Science, University of London, England, 1965-68; Columbia University, Morningside Heights,
New York, USA, 1968-74.
Career: Assistant professor, State University of New York, Albany, New York, 1974-77; senior
Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977; Director - General, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, 1983-84; Ministry for External Affairs, 1984-85; Professor of Political
Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1986-89; visiting professor, School of Advanced
International Studies, The John Hopkins University, Washington DC; Howard University;
Georgetown University; Brookings Institute, USA, 1986-89; Resident Scholar, Rockefeller
Foundation, Bellagio Study and Conference Centre, Italy, 1989; Nigeria's Permanent
Representative to the United Nations, 1990-99. chairman National Seminar to Commemorate the
25th Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity, Lagos, 1988; president United Nations
International Education Fund, 1999; appointed as an adviser on African conflict by the Secretary
General of United Nations Mr. Kofi Anan since December 1, 1999; Elected Under- Secretary
General & Special Adviser on Africa, United Nations, United Nations Special Representative to
Angola, September, 2002.
Institutional Membership: Society of Scholars, John Hopkins University, Maryland, US, May
2002; Honorary professor, Chugban University, Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China, 1985;
former Guest Scholar, Wilson Centre for International Scholars, Smithsonian Institute, USA.
Commander of the Federal republic, 2002.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: The Domestic Politics of Nigeria's Foreign Policy,
Ahmadu Bello University Press, 1979; Party Politics and Foreign Policy in Nigeria During the
First Republic, 1981; Political and Comparative Dimensions of Regional Integration: The Case
of ECOWAS, 1981; Theory and Reality in Foreign Policy Making: Nigeria After the Second
Republic, 1989; and numerous articles in national and international journals.
Hobbies: Reading
Telephone: 212-953-9130.
Fax: 212-697-1970.
Name: GAMBARI, Alhaji Abdulkadir

Profession: Nigerian businessman, politician
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Baboko Senior Primary School, Ilorin, Lincoln's Commercial Secondary School,
Yaba, Army School of Education, Asaba, Nigerian Army Pay Corps Training School, Apapa.
Career: Speaker's House, Deans gate, Manchester, England; police constable, 1960-65, accounts
clerk, Nigerian Army, 1966-76, general contractor, 1977-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, Kwara State House of Assembly, 1979-83;
Hobbies: Hunting, games, photography
Address: 9A Alasela Lane, off Taiwo Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: GAMBARI, Muhammed, (HRH) Alhaji Zulkarnaini

Profession: Nigerian traditional ruler
Home Town: Ilorin
Education: Quranic School, Ile Ayan, Nigeria, 1921, Okesuna Elementary School, 1930-33,
Ilorin Middle School, Ilorin, Nigeria, 1933-39, Institute of Administration, Nigerian College of
Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, Nigeria, 1955.
Career: Chief court registrar and inspector of Native Courts, 1956-59, installed as Emir of
Ilorin, in 1959, appointed regional minister, former Northern Region, 1960, chairman, Kwara
State Council of Chiefs, since 1967; chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure,
Nigeria, since 1982.
Recognition & Achievements: Aiyelabowo V, the Emir of Ilorin; national Commander of the
Order of the Federal Republic, 1979; honorary degrees: Honorary Doctor of Laws (Hon LLD),
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 1987; Honorary Doctor of Laws, University
of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 1988.
Address: The Emir's Palace, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Name: GAMBO, Alhaji Muhammadu

Profession: Nigerian inspector-general of police
Home Town: Jimeta, Yola
Education: Nigerian Police College, Kaduna, Nigeria, 1959, Detective Training School,
Wakefield, UK, 1962, International Police Academy, Washington DC, USA, 1980, National
Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, UK, 1980-81,
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria.
Career: Enlisted in the Nigerian police as a cadet sub-inspector, 1959; promoted assistant
superintendent of police (ASP), 1963; chief superintendent of police and assistant commissioner
of police, 1974, promoted assistant inspector general of police and transferred to Force Criminal
Investigation Division, Alagbon Close, Lagos, Nigeria, 1982, appointed inspector general of
police.
Institutional Membership: Armed Forces Ruling Council; in 1986; Board of Governors,
National Youth Service Corps, National Institute, British Institute of Criminology; national
decorations.
Recognition & Achievements: Nigerian Police Long Service Medal, National Service Medal,
Republic Medal, General Service Medal.
Hobbies: Music, reading, writing, swimming
Telephone: 634001.
Name: GAMBO, Hassan
Profession: Nigerian agriculturist, politician
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 1943
Home Town: Kufuru
Education: Nassarawa Jereng Junior School, 1955, Jada Senior Primary School, 1961, Numan
Teachers' College, 1962-66, School of Agriculture, Samaru, 1968-70, 1972-76.
Career: Teacher, 1967-68, agricultural superintendent, 1977-78, higher agricultural
superintendent, 1978-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Mayo-Belwa, 1979-
83; National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Farming, swimming
Address: Kufuru, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: GAMBO, Kariya

Home Town: Gabako Nangere
Education: Kurkagardu Primary School, 1953-56, Native Authority Senior Primary School,
Potiskum, 1958-60, Borno Teachers' Training College, Maiduguri, 1961-65.
Career: Teacher, Pika Local Education Department, 1966-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, Borno State House of Assembly, 1979-83; Great
Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Gardening, poultry farming
Address: Gabako Nangere, Borno State, Nigeria.
Name: GAMBO-JIMETA, Alhaji Muhammadu

Profession: Administrator, security adviser
Academic & Professional Qualifications: GCON
Home Town: Jimeta-Yola
Education: Jimeta Elementary School, 1947-49; Yola Middle School, 1950-55; Bauchi
Provincial Secondary School, 1956-58; Government College, Keffi, 1958-59; Nigeria Police
College, Kaduna, 1959; Police College, Ikeja, 1959; Detective Training School, Wakefield, UK,
1962; Bramhill Police College, UK, 1963; International Police Academy, Washington DC, USA,
1980; National Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt; Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, UK,
1980-81; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.
Career: Enlisted in the Nigeria Police as a Cadet Sub-Inspector, 1959; assistant Superintendent
of Police, 1963; Superintendent of Police, 1967; Deputy Superintendent of Police, 1969; Chief
Superintendent of Police, 1972; assistant commissioner for Police, 1974, 1977; commissioner for
Police,1977-82;member Executive Council, Lagos State, 1979-81; Assistant Inspector- General
of Police; Force Criminal Investigation Division, Alagbon Close, Lagos, 1982; Deputy
Inspector-General of Police, 1984; Inspector-General of Police.
Institutional Membership: Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1986; Adviser to the Head of State
on Security Affairs/member Provisional Ruling Council, 1993-95; Honourable Minister of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1995; member Board of Governors, Administrative Staff
College of Nigeria, Badagry, Board of Governors, National Youth Service Corps Permanent
Secretary, National Institute, British Institute of Criminologists, International Association of
Police Chiefs, Presidential Panel on National Security, since October 2001, Grand Commander
Recognition & Achievements: mni; Medal; Nigeria Police Long Service Medal; National
Service Medal; Republic Medal; General Service Medal.
Hobbies: Fishing, soccer
Address: Jimeta, Adamawa State.
Name: GAMDE, Joshua

Profession: Nigerian educationist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BEd (Hons)
Home Town: Garkwa
Education: Pankshin Junior Primary School, 1946-50, Kuru Provincial Secondary School, 1951-
56, Gombe Higher Teachers College, 1957-59, Advanced Teachers College, Zaria, 1963-66,
University of Leeds, England, 1968-70 (Advanced Diploma in Teaching), University of
Adelaide, Australia (Advanced Diploma in Curriculum Development and Education
Administration), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-77.
Career: Co-ordinator, UNICEF Primary Education Project, principal inspector of Education,
commissioner for Education, Plateau State, October 1979, later commissioner for Land and
Survey, Plateau State until 1983, detained, January-October 1984.
Hobbies: Hockey, reading, travelling
Address: Garkwa, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: GAME, Alhaji Jibrin

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MA
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 1, 1938, Garam
Home Town: Bununu Dass
Education: Dass Elementary School, 1945-49, Bauchi Middle School, 1950-52, Bauchi
Secondary School, 1953-58, Co-operative College, Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello
University (ABU), Zaria, 1959-60 (Certificate in Co-operatives), College of Business
Administration, ABU, 1967 (Management Certificate), University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1968,
University of Ibadan (Certificate in Advance Management).
Career: Government inspector, Northern Nigeria Ministry of Social Welfare and Co-operatives,
Lafia Division, Tiv Division and Idoma Division, later area manager, Northern Nigeria
Marketing Board, commissioner for Works and Housing, Bauchi State, later commissioner for
Trade, Industry, Co-operatives and Tourism, Bauchi State until 1978, commissioner for
Establishment and Training, Bauchi State, 1979, later commissioner for Education, Bauchi State
until 1983.
Address: Garam, Bununu Dass, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Name: GAM-IKON, Chief Ola

Career: Insurance Career with Mandate Trust and Finance Company Ltd; Leadway Assurance
Company Ltd; Managing Director/ceo. First Chartered Insurance Company; Director Chief
Operating Officer, United Trust Assurance Company Ltd, since 2002; Ogbuefi Chinyelugo,
Omelora Ogbunike.
Hobbies: Reading, music, sports
Name: GANA, Alhaji Lawan Zakaria
Profession: Banker
Academic & Professional Qualifications: ACIB, FCIB, PGDBF
Home Town: Yusufari, Maiduguri
Education: Yusufari Elementary School, Yobe State, 1958-61; Maiduguri Senior Primary
School, Borno State, 1962-64; Government College, Keffi, Nassarawa State, 1965-69; South
West London College, United Kingdom, 1971-73; Bayero University, Kano, 1996-97.
Career: Branch Manager, Bank of the North Limited, 1974-81; Area manager, Bank of the
North Limited, 1981-82; assistant general manager, Commercial Loan, Bank of the North
Limited, 1982; assistant general manager, Operations, Bank of the North Limited, 1983-87;
Executive Director Bank of the North Limited, 1988-94; Managing Director/CEO Tropical
Commercial Bank Plc, Kano, 1995.
Institutional Membership: Fellow Chartered Institute of Bankers, London; fellow Chartered
Institute of Bankers, Nigeria; member Nigeria Institute of Management.
Hobbies: Table-tennis, films, reading, riding
Address: 11, Dauda Birmah Way, Giginya, Nassarawa, Kano.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:tcbplc@samday.com"tcbplc@samday.com.
Name: GANA, Bukar

Profession: Nigerian political analyst, administrator
Home Town: Yerwa
Education: Government Secondary School, Maiduguri, 1958-63, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1973-77.
Career: Managing director, Herwa Shipping and Clearing Services Ltd, Ijora, 1973-75, director
and general manager, Herwa Press Ltd, 1976-79, commissioner for Economic Development,
Borno State, 1979-83.
Institutional Membership: Great Nigerian People's Party (GNPP), 1979-83, former member,
National Executive, GNPP.
Recognition & Achievements: publications: Nigeria: Political Development 1945-77 (Ahmadu
Bello University Press, Zaria).
Hobbies: Reading, horse riding
Address: Yerwa, Borno State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 076-232-868.
Name: GANA, Dr. Daniel Tsado Sunday

Profession: General medical prac_titioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MD, OD
Home Town: Doko, Bida
Education: St. John's Primary School, Bida, 1959-65; St. John's College, Kaduna 1966-70;
Federal School of Science, Onikan, Lagos, 1971; Kharkov State University, Kharkov, 1971-72;
State Medical Institute, Odessa, USSR, now Soviet Russia, 1972-76.
Career: Murtala Muhammed Hospital, Jos, 1978-79; Ola Hospital, Jos, NYSC, 1979-80;
General Hospital, Minna, 1980-81; Medical Director, Sauki Clinic, Jos, 1981; Medical Director,
Sauki Clinic and Hospital, Jos, since 1989.
Institutional Membership: Jos University Teaching Hospital and Board, 1985-90; Public
Relations Officer, Nigerian Medical Association, Plateau State, 1982-83; Secretary, Nigerian
Medical Association, Plateau State, 1983-87; state chairman Association of General Medical
Practitioners of Nigeria, 1991-93; national first v-Nigerian Medical Association, 1995; state
chairman Nigerian Medical Association, 1994-98; Nigerian Medical Association; fellow
Association of General Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, since 1995
Recognition & Achievements: Plateau Club, Jos; Rayfield Gold Club, Jos.
Hobbies: Squash rackets, golf, travelling
Address: Tundun Wada Ringroad, Jos, Plateau State.
Telephone: 073-457460, 457461, 073-465570.
Name: GANA, Professor Aaron Tsado

Profession: Political scientist, administrator
Home Town: Patigi
Education: SIM, Patigi, 1947-51; SIM Central School, Igbaja, 1952-54; Igbetti Teachers'
College, 1956-58; Gindiri Teachers' College, 1960-61; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1963-
66; University of Pittsburgh, 1966-67; Colombia University, New York, 1976-80.
Career: Teacher, SIM Primary School, Kpada, 1955; Patigi, 1959; 1963; Teacher, SUM Primary
School, Gindiri, 1962; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1966-70; 1972-81; City University, New
York, 1978-79; Sabbatical, University of Oklahoma, 1998; University of Jos, 1981-96; retired
from the University of Jos, 1996; Head, Social Sciences, School of Basic Studies, ABU, Zaria,
1972-75; Head, Department of Political Sciences, University of Jos, 1985; Dean, Faculty of
Social Sciences, 1986-90; 1992-96; founder/e-director African Centre for Democratic
Governance, 1997-2005; currently, pioneer vice-chancellor, Bigham University.
Institutional Membership: President: Nigerian Political Science Association, 1990-92; Social
Science Academy of Nigeria, 1992-94; fellow Academy of Social Sciences, 2003.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: co-editor, Federalism in Africa and over fifty well
research articles in reputable journals.
Name: GANA, Professor Jerry

Profession: Geographer, university teacher, administrator, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, Ph.D
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 30, 1945, Busu
Home Town: Lavun
Education: Government College, Bida, 1960-64; Okene Secondary School, 1965-66; Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1968-70; University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 1974.
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-79; Reader in Geography, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1980-88; Consulting Director, Social Mobilisation, Directorate of Food,
Roads and Rural Infrastructure, 1986-87; chairman Directorate for Social Mobilisation
(MAMSER), Abuja, 1987; professor Geography and Rural Development, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, since 1989; former Minister of Information; Minister Co-operation and
Integration in Africa, June 1999; Minister Information, and National Orientation, 2001-03;
Special adviser to the president 2003-2005; PDP presidential aspirant, 2007.
Recognition & Achievements: Africa International Merit Award for leadership and Enterprise,
1999; Ambassador for Peace Award( From the Nigerian Chapter of the Intereligious and
International Federation for the World Peace, March 2002; People's Democratic Party.
Address: Busu, Lavun, Niger State
Name: GANAGANA, Hon. Basil Okolobaowei
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, LL.B
Date (& Place) of Birth: October 9, 1966, Bulu-Angiama
Home Town: Bulu-Angianma LGA
Education: Bulu-Angiama Primary School; Government College, Bomadi; Oproza Grammar
School, Patani, 1987; Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1994;
Delta State University, Oleh Campus.
Career: NYSC, 1994-95; chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria, Patani Chapter, 1997;
assistant Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, 1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Elected into Delta State House of Assembly, 1999; 2003;
Majority Whip, 1999-2000; Speaker, 2001-2003; Peoples Democratic Party.
Name: GANAKA, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Gabriel Gonum

Academic & Professional Qualifications: STL, STD, OFR
Home Town: Pankshin
Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Pankshin, 1944-48; Sacred Heart School, Shendam,
1948-51; St. Theresa's Minor Seminary, Ibadan, 1952-57; St. Peter and Paul Major Seminary,
Bodija, Ibadan, 1957-65; Pontifical Urban University, Rome, 1966-70.
Career: Education Secretary, Diocese of Jos; Social Development Secretary, Catholic
Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos; Secretary-General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos;
Auxiliary Bishop of Jos, 1973; Bishop of Jos, 1975.
Institutional Membership: World Conference on Religion and Peace, since 1974
Recognition & Achievements: president, Symposium of the Episcopal Coherences of Africa
and Madagascar. Order of the Federal Re-public, 1982.
Hobbies: Reading, music, photography, lawn tennis.
Address: Archbishop's Residence, P.O. Box 494, Jos, Plateau State.
Fax: 073-456880.
Name: GANDI, Sen. Sule Yari

Profession: Agricultural entrepreneur
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MPA
Home Town: Gandi Town LGA
Career: Engaged in Agriculture
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Wurno/Rabah Federal Constituency
on platform of All Peoples Party, 1999-2003; elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
representing Sokoto on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2003.
Hobbies: Transportation issues, reading
Address: Gandi Town, Rabah Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
Name: GANDONU, Professor Ajato

Profession: Geographer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, Ph.D.
Date (& Place) of Birth: born in Lagos
Education: University College, London, United Kingdom; University of Leicester, UK, 1974.
Career: Research Fellow/Consultant, Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research,
Ibadan, 1976-79; fellow Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1979-81;
prof/Director Environmental Studies, Open University, Abuja, 1981-83; com: of Education,
Lagos State, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, 1976-79;
Consultant on State Matters, Federal Military Government, 1976-79; Federal Capital Territory
Location Panel, Board of Directors, Federal Capital Development Authority, Abuja, Team of
Experts on Investigation of Land Tenure as it affects Agriculture in Nigeria; Consultant,
Metropolitan Lagos Master Plan Projects.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Land Use and Industrialisation in Lagos, 1974;
Nigeria Urban Land Supply Allocation Rations and Policy Guidelines, 1976; Policy Issues for
Industrial Dispersal in Nigeria, 1976; Land Use Planning in Nigeria: Problem, Procedure and
Prospects, 1978; 250 Nigerian Ethnic Group Permanent Secretary, Realities and Assumptions in
World Anthropology Perspectives in Ethnicity, 1978.
Name: GANI-IKILAMA, Bitrus

Profession: Physiotherapist
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MCSP, FNSP, MNSP
Home Town: Donga
Education: School for Blind Children, Gindiri, 1955-57; Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri,
1958-62; Royal National Institute for the Blind, School of Physiotherapy, London, 1963-66.
Career: General Practice Physiotherapist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1967-73; senior
Physiotherapist in-charge, Orthopaedics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1971-73; senior
Physiothereapist, Physiotherapy Department, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital,
Zaria, 1973-74; Superintendent/Physiotherapist in-charge, 1975-77; Principal Physiotherapist
I/acting Head, Physiotherapy Department, Institute of Health, Zaria, 1977-79; assistant Chief
Physiotherapist/Head, Physiotherapy Department, 1979-81; Chief Physiotherapist/Head,
Physiotherapy Department, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, since 1974;
chairman O.M. Trust Limited; national v-Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, 1977, 1987-88;
president: Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, 1988-89; chairman Hope for the Blind, since 1983.
Institutional Membership: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, London, since 1967; World
Confederation of Physical Therapy, since 1969; fellow Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, since
1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Meritorius Award through Trinity College Ministerial Arts,
1987; FNSP, 1998; Molex Foundation Gold Medal Award for Fortitude, 1984; Meritorious
Award through Trinity College of Ministerial Arts, 1989, Publ: Physiotherapy Practice in
Underdeveloped Condition, Association of Blind Chartered Physiotherapist Journal, 1968;
Occupational Opportunities For The Blind - A Survey "Nigerian society of Opthalmology
Conference, Ibadan, 1983; Reading for Disabled Child, world Organisation for Early Childhood
Education (OMEP) Conference, Zaria, 1985.
Hobbies: Music, reading, international relations.
Address: 2401, Hanwa Close, GRA, Zaria.
Telephone: 069-332271 ext. 46, 069-334624.
Name: GANI-IKILAMA, Dr. (Mrs) Taiwo Olufunto (nee Akinluyi)

Date (& Place) of Birth: August 12, 1946, Sabongidda Ora
Home Town: Eme-Ora, LGA
Education: Anglican Girls' School, Sabongidda Ora, 1951-55; Anglican Girls' School, Benin
City, 1956-57; St. Anne's School, Ibadan, 1959-66.
Career: Graduate Teacher, Secondary School, Bendel State, now Edo/Delta State, 1970-76; v-
p., Various Schools, Edo State, 1977-80; Principal, Various Secondary Schools, Edo State, 1980-
85; Lecturer 1, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1985-93; senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, since 1993.
Institutional Membership: Linguistic Association of Nigeria; Literature Society of Nigeria;
West African Association of Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies; Bible Society of
Nigeria; Trustee, Great Commission Movement of Nigeria; British Council Bursary for the Best
Prospective English Teacher in P.G.D.E Class, University of Ibadan, 1971.
Hobbies: witnessing, baking, singing, helping out.
Address: Z 401, Hanwa Close G.R.A, P.O. Box 167, Zaria, pha: Hope For The Blind, Sadauki
Street, P.O. Box 938, Zaria.
Telephone: 069-334624, 069-334108.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:taigani@yahoo.com"taigani@yahoo.com
Name: GAPSUK, Ambrose Naanlong

Home Town: Ngaras, Shendam LGA
Education: Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) School, Kwalla, 1949-52, RCM Senior Primary
School, Kwande, 1953-55, College of Mary Immaculate, Kafanchan, 1957-59, 1962-64,
Advanced Teachers' College, Zaria, 1965-66, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1966-69, 1974-
75 (Diploma in Education, 1975).
Career: Teacher, 1960-65, sales representative, Shell Nigeria, 1969-70, principal, Community
Secondary School, Shendam, 1972-75, principal Tilley Gyado College, Makurdi, 1975-76, dean
of Students Affairs, University of Jos, 1976-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Shendam East, 1979-
83, re-elected member, House of Representatives, October-December 1983; Nigerian People's
Party, 1979-83.
Address: Ngaras, Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Name: GARBA, Colonel Idriss

Profession: Nigerian soldier
Date (& Place) of Birth: born July 6, 1947
Home Town: Gulu-Lapai
Education: Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Nigeria, 1963-67, Nigerian Defence Academy,
Kaduna, Nigeria, 1968, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Nigeria, 1978-79.
Career: Chief instructor, School of Artillery, Kaduna, 1973-75, company commander, UN
Peace-keeping Force in Lebanon, 1980, deputy defence adviser, Nigerian Embassy, Moscow,
USSR, 1983-86, appointed military governor, Benue State, 1987-88, military governor, Kano
State, since 1988; passed Staff College, 1979; national decorations.
Recognition & Achievements: Defence Medal, Forces Service Star; foreign decoration: UN
Peace-keeping Medal.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, squash
Address: Government House, PMB 3080, Kano, Nigeria.
Name: GARBA, Dr. Adams Nulie

Profession: General medical practitioner
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS.
Home Town: Jos
Education: St. Paul's Primary School, Jenta, Jos, 1967-71; L.E.A. Primary School, Jenta, Jos.
1971-75; Federal Government College, Jos, 1975-80; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-87.
Career: House Officer, Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, 1987-88; Doctor, Youth
Corps, Nigerian Army, 32 Field Artillery Brigade (321 FAR), Ohafia, Abia State, 1988-89;
Medical Officer, Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, 1989-91; Medical
Director/Proprietor, Sabo Clinics, since 1991.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Medical Association since, 1987; second Vice Executive
Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Kano, 1994-95.
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, listening to music
Address: 57a, Lamido Crescent, Nassarawa GRA, Kano.
Telephone: 064-644134, 064-631186.
Name: GARBA, Danladi T. Dankade

Profession: Management scientist, librarian
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, PGD, MBA
Home Town: T/Wada Dankade, LGA
Education: T/Wada Dankade Primary School, 1965-71; Gaya Secondary School, 1972-76;
Bayero University, Kano, 1977-79; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1980-83; Bayero
University Kano, 1990; Bayero University, Kano, 1992-94.
Career: Statistical assistant, 1976-77; Library Officer, 1979-80; Higher Library Officer, 1981-
83; senior Library Officer, 1985-88; presently, Chief Librarian, Kano State Library Board, Kano.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association.
Hobbies: Reading, book collection.
Address: No. 238, Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano.
Name: GARBA, Engineersanusi

Profession: Engineer, civil servant: administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B. Engr, M.Sc, M.Sc
Home Town: Katsina, LGA
Education: Kofar Sauri Primary School, Katsina, 1961-67; Government College, Katsina, 1967-
72; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1974-77; College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria,
1973-74; University of Birmingham, Birmingham, U.K, 1979-80.
Career: Electrical Engineer NEPA, Headquarters, 1977-78; Electrical Engineer II, Ministry of
Works and Housing, 1978-79; senior Engineer NTA, Kaduna, 1979-81; Principal Engineer
Production. KSRC Ltd, 1981-83; Assistant Manager, Production, KSRC Ltd, 1983; Manager,
1985; general manager 1986; Deputy general manager 1989; general manager/ceo. Katsina Steel
Rolling Company Ltd. since 1993; Chartered Engineer United Kingdom Board of engrs.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Electrical engrs; Institute of Production engrs; Best
student Prize K/Sauri Primary School, Katsina, 1967.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Technical Student Prize, Government College, Katsina,
1972; Best final year student, department of Electrical Engineering Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, 1977.
Hobbies: Business modelling using computer simulation; radio control of electronic models.
Telephone: 065-430050; 430953
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:katsteeI@hotmail.com"katsteeI@hotmail.com
Name: GARBA, John Mamman

Profession: Nigerian diplomat
Education: Holy Trinity School, Kano, 1927-29, St Bartholomew's School, Wusasa, Zaria,
1930, Church Missionary Society Grammar School, Lagos, 1931, Igbobi College, Yaba, 1932-
34, Agricultural School, Samaru, Zaria, 1935-37, Agricultural School, Moor Plantation, Ibadan,
1944-46, London School of Economics and Political Science, England, 1947-50.
Career: Minister, Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, 1961, secretary, Council of Ministers,
Lagos, 1962-63, executive director, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development,
1963-66, ambassador to Italy, 1966-72, concurrently accredited to Spain, Greece and Cyprus,
1970-72, ambassador to the USA, 1973
Hobbies: Reading, walking.
Name: GARBA, Kabir

Home Town: Malumfashi
Education: Government Secondary School, Funtua, 1964-68, Barewa College, Zaria, 1969-70,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74, 1976-78.
Career: Administrative officer, Kaduna State Government, 1975-76, lecturer, University of
Sokoto, 1976-79, principal editor, Current Affairs, NTV Kaduna, 1979-80, secretary,
Malumfashi Local Government, 1980-81, commissioner for Local Government, Kaduna State,
1981-83, detained, January-December 1984
Hobbies: Playing darts, reading
Address: Malumfashi, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Name: GARBA, Major-General Joseph Nanven (rtd.)

Academic & Professional Qualifications: MP A, CFR
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 17,1943
Home Town: Langtang
Education: Sacred Heart School, Shendam, 1952-57; Nigerian Military School, Zaria, 1957-61;
Mons Officers Cadet School, Aldershot, England, 1961 -62; Staff College, Camberley, England,
1973; National Defence College, India, 1980; Harvard University, USA, 1982-83.
Career: Infantry Officer, Nigerian Army, 1962; Platoon Commander, 4th Battalion,
1963;Company Commander, 1963-64; Mortar Platoon Commander, 1964; Second-in-Command,
Federal Guards, 1964-65; General Staff Officer, Second Brigade, 1965.
Institutional Membership: United Nations Military Observation Mission, India/Pakistan, 1965-
66; Officer Commanding, Federal Guards, 1966-68; Commander, Brigade of Guards l968-75;
Commissioner, Federal Ministry for External Affairs, 1975-78; Commandant, Nigerian Defence
Academy, Kaduna, 1978-79; Major-General, 1979; retired from the Nigerian Army, 1980;
Ambassador and Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, 1984-89; Supreme
Military Council, 1975-79; head, Nigerian Delegation to the Organisation of African Unity
Summit Meeting, Mauritius, 1976; president, World Conference for Action Against Apartheid,
Lagos, 1977; chairman, United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid, New York, USA,
1984-89; fellow, Institute of Politics, J.FELLOW, Kennedy School of Government, 1980-81;
fellow, Center for International Affairs, Harvard University, USA, 1980-81. Political Party:
Member/senatorial aspirant, All People's Party, 1998.
Recognition & Achievements: Dan Iya of Langtang. Commander of the Order of the Federal
Republic, 1979, Grand Officer de L'Order National Du Benin, 1979; Publications: Revolution in
Nigeria: Another View, Africa Books, London, 1981; Diplomatic Soldiering: Nigerian Foreign
Policy, 1975-79, Spectrum Books, Ibadan, 1987.
Hobbies: Writing, reading, squash, basketball, photography.
Address: Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Name: GARBA, Mallam Kamaye Mohammed

Home Town: Tegina, LGA
Education: L.E.A Primary School, Tegina, 1969-74; Government College Bida, 1974-79;
SBS/Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1979-80; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1980-83; 1987-
91.
Career: Environmental Committee, Niger Polytechnic, Zungeru, 1990; Head, Department, Arts
and Social Sciences, Niger Polytechnic, Zungeru, 1990-1991; Head of Department,
Environmental Studies, Niger Polytechnic, Zungeru, 1991-98; chairman Environmental
Committee, NSP Zungeru, since 1994.
Institutional Membership: Junior Staff Appointment and Promotion Committee, NSP, 1990-
98; chairman Housing Committee, NSP, Zungeru, since 1998; Polytechnic Management
Committee, since 1990; Nigerian Institute of Management; Society of Educational
Administrators of Nigeria; acting Deputy Rector, 1995; 1998-2000; currently, Chief
Lecturer/Deputy Rector, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru; Sports Committee, NSP, Zungeru
Recognition & Achievements: Secretary General Tegina Old Pupils Association; Patron,
Tegina Youth Association.
Hobbies: Watching football, reading and listening to music
Address: Area A, House No. Al, Main Campus, Zungeru; PHA: Anguwan USA, Opposite
Water Board, Lagos Road, Tegina Rafi LGA. Niger State.
Telephone: 066-710370, 710380
Name: GARBA, Nasidi

Profession: Nigerian farmer, politician
Home Town: Kura
Education: Arabic School, 1949
Career: Blacksmith and farmer
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Kura, 1979-83;
People's Redemption Party, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Horse-riding, swimming
Address: Kura, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GARBA, Professor Samuel Alimi

Profession: Scientist, lecturer, administrator
Home Town: Okene; LGA
Education: Anglican Primary School, 1952-56; N.A. Community School, 1957-58; Government
College, Kaduna, 1959-63; Provincial Secondary School, Kano, 1964-65; University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, 1970-72; Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1976-78; Brunei University, Oxbridge, UK,
1979-83.
Career: Laboratory Technologist, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State,
1973-87; senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Since 1988; Founding Staff,
Microbiology Department, 1988; acting Head, department of microbiology, 1988-89; Supervisor,
Undergraduate/Post Graduate Students Project, since 1990; acting Dean, Post-Graduate School,
1992; Head, Department of Biological Sciences, 1992-93; Senate Representative, University
Council, 1993; Deputy vice-chancellor 1993-97; acting vice-chancellor 1997; Secretary Medical
Section, Science Assocation of Nigeria, 1984-85; chairman 1990-91.
Institutional Membership: National Executive member Nigerian Society for Microbiology,
1986; Council member Nigerian Institute of Science Techairman 1984-86; member
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria; American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1997;
International Organisation for Mycology, 1979; fellow Nigerian Institute of Science and
Techairman Ibadan, 1979; Royal Society of Health, London, 1984; Biotechnology Society of
Nigeria, 1997; Developments Production of Typhoid Fever Vaccine, Unipetrol Plc, till date;
president Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, since 1996; Nigerian Institute of Science
Technology, since 1997; Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Livestock Farmer, 1983-87; Bulletin of the
Science Technology, 1986-88; Nigerian Journal of Technological Research, 1988-90; Nigerian
Academy of Sciences, 1989.
Recognition & Achievements: Man National Science Prize, 1989; Distinguished Service
award, 1991; Research award, 1993-97.
Hobbies: Badminton, basket ball
Address: No 10, University House Main Campus, FUT, Minna; pha: P.O. Box 333, Okene,
Kogi State, No. 10, University Quarters, Bosso Campus, Federal University of Technology,
Minna, Nigeria.
Telephone: 066-222887; 224305; 222397, 066-224484, 066-222887, 224305, 222397 ext. 1126,
066-224484, 222887, 224305, 222397, ext 1050.
Fax: 066-224482
Name: GARO, Umaru Sule

Home Town: Garo
Education: Garo Junior Primary School, 1960-63, Gwarzo Senior Primary School, 1964-66,
Teachers' College, 1967-71, Kano In-Service Centre, 1972-73, Advanced Teachers' College,
Kano, 1975-79.
Career: Headmaster, Kutama Primary School, 1971, headmaster, Kaba Primary School, 1973-
74.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Shanono, 1979-83;
People's Redemption Party (PRP), 1978-83, former deputy secretary, PRP, Gwarzo Branch.
Hobbies: Islamic studies
Address: Garo, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GARUBA, Ambassador Abdul Aziz

Profession: Lawyer, diplomat, public administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., LL.B., BL, ACPA
Education: Hussey college, Warri, Delta State, 1955; Emergency Science School (now Federal
School of Science), Lagos, 1958-59; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-66; University of
Lagos, 1984; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1985.
Career: Teacher, Bank Clerk; Higher Information Officer, Federal Ministry of Information,
Lagos, 1965; Vice-consul, Nigerian Consulate, New York, 1966-68; Information/Cultural
Attache, Nigerian Embassies, Western Europe, United Nations Office, Geneva, 1963-71;
Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office, 1986; dg: Ministry of Defence, 1986-90; Ministry of
Internal Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Tourism; retired from service, 1997; Nigeria's High
Commissioner to Canada, 1999. Defunct United Nigeria Congress Party; Gubernatorial
Candidate, Edo State, 1997.
Address: 2, Magbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, 2, Giwa-Amu Lane, off Capiona Avenue, GRA, Benin
City
Telephone: 01-2694594, 2691201, 01-257747, 255911.
Name: GARUBA, Major-General Chris Abutu

Profession: Retired military officer, lecturer, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Phil
Home Town: Opole Otukpa, LGA
Education: Mount St. Michael's Secondary School, Aliade, Benue State, 1962-66; St. John's
College, Kaduna, January - August, 1967, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, 1967-70;
Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma State, USA, 1974-75; University of Oklahoma,
Norman, USA, 1975-78; University of Jos, Plateau State, 1989; Royal School of Artillery,
Larkhill, England, U.K, 1971; United States Army Artillery and Missile School, Fortsill,
Oklahoma, USA, 1972-73; Ballistic Meteorology and Target Acquisition Courses, USA FAS,
Fortstill, USA 1974; Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1978-79; Defence Services Staff College,
Wellington, India, 1981; Regimental Battalion Commander's Course, Jaji, 1983; Self Propelled
Artillery Course, Jos, 1984; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, 1989.
Career: Commanding Officer, Artillery Regiment; Chief Instructor Artillery School; Director
Army Logistics and Plans, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Lagos, 1979-80; Directing
Staff, Senior Division, Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1981-83; Brigade Commander, 34 Self
Propelled Artillery Brigade, 1983-85; Military Governor,, Bauchi State 1985-88; Colonel,
General Staff, Directorate of Army Operations and Training, Army Headquarters, Ministry of
Defence, Lagos, 1988-89; Commander, Corps of Artillery, January-September 1990;
Coordinator, National Air Defence Scheme, 1990-93; General Officer Commanding 82 Division,
Nigerian Army.
Institutional Membership: Armed Forces Ruling Council, 1990-93; Chief Military Observer,
United Nations Verification Mission in Angola (UNAVEM II), 1993-95; Chief of Defence
Research, Development Policy and Planning, 1995-96; Vision 2010 Committee; Commandant,
National War College, Nigeria and Provisional Ruling Council, July 1996; Fellow, Institute of
Management and Technology.
Recognition & Achievements: CFR, fss, mni, Commander of the Order of the Federal
Republic, 1998. Decorations: Forces Service Star; Defence Service Medal; National Service
Medal; Republic Service Medal; Nigerian Crisis Service Medal; Independence Medal; Silver
Jubilee Medal; member National Institute; United Nations Service Medal (UNAVEM II and III).
Hobbies: Travelling, music, jogging, horse riding, squash and golf, farming and adventure
Address: Opole Otukpa, Benue State.
Name: GASPER, Engr.Olawunmi Anthony

Profession: Engineer, lecturer, administrator
Date (& Place) of Birth: November 11, 1957, Bukuru
Home Town: Lafiaji, LGA
Education: St Peters Anglican School, 1963-69; C & S College, Ilorin, 1969-75; School of
Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1975-80; Cranfield University, Silsoe College, Silsoe,
Bedfordshire, UK, 1984-86.
Career: Rector/ceo. Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Society of Engineers; Fellow,Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers; Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of Agric Engineer (UK);
Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.).
Recognition & Achievements: National Jets Quiz master; Federal Scholar, 1984; Lagos State
Government Scholar, 1975; Merit Award (Presidential) Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1995;
Aare Ba Onimo Ero of Lagos; Publication:Advanced Technical Report writing 1998; Yoruba
Tennis Club.
Hobbies: Trekking
Address: House 39A, T. O. S. Benson Estate Owutu Ikorodu.
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:laspotech@cyberspace.net.ng"_laspotech@cyberspace.net.ng_
Name: GASSOL, Hon. Dahiru Bakol

Profession: Health care Professional, politician.
Home Town: Gassol, LGA
Education: University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Career: Health Care Practitioner.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives, 1998; House of Representatives for
Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, maintaining peace and tranquillity
Address: Gassol Compound, Gassol Town, Gassol LGA, Taraba State.
Name: GAWO, Alhaji Iro

Date (& Place) of Birth: 1914, Katsina
Education: Provincial School, Katsina, 1925-30, Teachers' Training College, Katsina, 1930-33,
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, 1962.
Career: Teacher, later information officer, 1933-66, senior information officer, 1971, appointed
chief of Protocol, Kaduna State, 1974; Officer, Order of the Niger.
Institutional Membership: Order of the British Empire.
Address: Cabinet Office, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Name: GAWU, Hon. Suleiman Abdullahi
Profession: Administrator, politician.
Date (& Place) of Birth: June 25, 1965; Gawu Babangida
Home Town: Gawu
Education: Government College, Bida, 1977-82; Zungeru College of Advanced Studies, 1983-
85; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1991.
Career: Administrative Officer Federal Capital Territory Area Council Service Commission,
1993-99; representing Gurara constituency, in the State House of Assembly, since 2003;
chairman House Committee on Information and Culture; Niger State Basket Ball Association;
president Museum Society.
Recognition & Achievements: Visionary Leader Merit Award, 2005; Buba Rinago.
Hobbies: Sports basket club
Name: GAYA, Alhaji Adamu

Home Town: Gaya
Education: Gaya Elementary School, 1928, Kano Middle School, 1930, Katsina College, 1934-
35.
Career: Nurse, Kano City Hospital, 1935-41, assistant prison superintendent, 1941-46, in private
nut and textile business.
Institutional Membership: Divisional Council, Birnin Kudo, 1969-75, Gaya Local Government
Council, 1976-79, elected senator for Kano South, Kano State, 1979-83; former member,
Northern Elements Progressive Union, 1957, People's Redemption Party until 1983.
Address: Gaya, Kano State, Nigeria
Name: GAYA, Alhaji Yusufu Nadabo

Home Town: Gaya
Education: Gaya Elementary School, 1945, Birnin Kudu Middle School, 1951-53, Kano
Secondary School, 1954-55, Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1958-59, Institute of
Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1963-64 (Diploma in Accounts).
Career: Clerk storekeeper, Gwarzo Primary School, 1956-62, bursar, Birnin Kudu Secondary
School, 1964-65, assistant treasurer, Kano Local Education Authority, 1965-66, accounts
supervisor, BP (Nigeria) Limited, Kano, 1966-71, senior stocks clerk, BP (Nigeria) Limited,
Kano, 1971-73, accountant, later area manager, Bayajida Amenity Trading Company, 1973-74,
personnel manager, Nigerian-Spanish Engineering, Kano, 1974-76, supervisory councillor in
charge of Medical Health and National Resources, Government Council, Kano State, 1975-79.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Gaya North, 1979-
83; People's Redemption Party, 1979-83.
Address: Toranke Village, Gaya District, Kano State, Nigeria.
Name: GAYA, Archairman Kabiru Ibrahim

Profession: Architect, administrator.
Home Town: Gaya
Education: Gaya Primary School, 1961-64; Tsamyawa Primary School, 1964-68; Government
College Birmin-Kudu, Kano, 1969-73; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-79.
Career: Lecturer, Kano State Polytechnic, Kabiru Gaya; senior Architect, Water Resources and
Engineering Construction; Produce Inspector, Ministry of Agriculture; founded KAY TEE
Associates; Governor, Kano State, 1992-93; elected senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
representing Kano, since 2007.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Architecture; Nigerian Large Scale Farmers
Association.
Hobbies: Swimming, squash, reading, travellig
Name: GBAAONDO, David Hitler

Home Town: Takum
Education: Roman Catholic Mission Primary School, Takum, 1956, Sudan United Mission
School, Januwa Kogi, 1966-67, King's Commercial College, Mkpar, 1968-70, Institute of
Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Career: Teacher, tax scribe, Takum Native Authority, 1960-65.
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Takum, 1979-83;
Great Nigerian People's Party, 1979-83.
Hobbies: Football, hunting, fishing.
Address: Shiakpeu, Takum, Gongola State, Nigeria.
Name: GBADAMOSI, Alhaji Waidi Adesina

Profession: Town planner, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, B.Sc, M.Sc.
Education: St. David's School, Kudeti, Ibadan, 1958-60; Children's Home School, Molete,
Ibadan, 1961-63; Fatima College, Ikire, Osun State, 1964-68; Loyola College, Ibadan, 1969-70;
University of Ibadan, Jos Campus, 1972-73; University of Ibadan, 1973-76; University of Wales,
Institute of Science and Technology, Cardiff, UK, 1979-81.
Career: Graduate Teacher, Loyola College, Ibadan, 1977-79; senior Town Planning Officer,
Ogbomoso Local Planning Authority, 1981; Head, Physical Planning Unit, Ibadan Metropoli_tan
Planning Authority, 1986-87; Director Research and Development, Ibadan Metropolitan
Planning Authority, 1988-91; Town Planner, Lagelu Local Planning Authority, 1989-92; Town
Planner Ibadan South-West Planning Authority, 1992-93; general manager Oyo State Housing
Corporation, Ibadan, since 1997; assistant Examiner, West African Examination Council, 1977-
79; 1981-88; Team Leader, 1989-90.
Institutional Membership: Oyo State Football Association, 1990-92; Education Commit_tee,
Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, 1990-92; chairman Council of Directors, Town Planning
Authorities, Oyo State, 1990-97; National Executive Council, Nigerian Institute of Town
Planners, 1995-97; External Examiner, Town Planning Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan,
1995-97; assistant General Secretary Oyo State Federal Road Safety Commission Executive
Council, 1996-98; chairman Training Committee, Oyo State Sector, Federal Road Safety
Commission, 1996-98; Mapping Working Group, since 1996; Secretary Environmental Planning
and Management Working Group, since 1996.
Recognition & Achievements: Secretary Scholarship Trust Fund, Ibadan Foundations, since
1996; Consultant, United Nations Development Programme, since 1996; chairman Building
Committee, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Oyo State chapter, since 1997. Recipient,
scholarship, Federal Ministry of Education, University of Ibadan, 1973-76; British Council
Scholarship, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK; Post-graduate Scholarship, Oyo State
Government, University of Wales, Institute of Science and Technology, Cardiff, UK. Recipient,
Merit Award, Ibadan South-West Local Government, 1996; Manager of the Year, Leader_ship
Trust Foundations, 1998; Justice of Peace, Oyo State, 1998. Ibadan Recreation Club; Ibadan
Foundation.
Hobbies: Table tennis, swimming, reading, travelling.
Address: 67, Adebiyi Street, off IBB Way, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Name: GBADAMOSI, Dr. Gbolahan

Education: Salvation Army Primary School, Lagos, 1968-74; Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan,
1974-79; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife, 1980-84; University of
Lagos, 1985-86, 1988-94.
Career: Management Trainee, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Lagos; Admin, manager, Silver Bond
Company Ltd, Dopemu, Lagos, 1987; senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration,
University of Lagos, since 1988; Examination Officer, Faculty of Business Administration,
1994-95; assistant Coordinator, MBA Programme, Faculty of B usiness Administration, 1996-
98.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Industrial Relations Association, 1988; Nigerian Institute
of Management, 1997.
Recognition & Achievements: Best Overall Performance Prize, B.Sc. Psychology Programme,
University of Ife, 1984; Christopher Kolade Prize for the Best Student in Human Resources
Management Course in M.Sc. Programme, 1985-86. Publ:Organisational Behaviour, Pumark,
Lagos, 1996; Consumer Behaviour, RA Publishers, Ibadan, 1996; Business Policy and Strategy,
Pumark, Lagos, 1997, 1998; Fundamentals of Marketing, Malthouse, Lagos, 1998; Business
Management and Environment, Malthouse, Lagos, 1998, and several articles in learned journals.
Hobbies: Travelling, acting.
Address: 24, Joseph Harrison Street, Onike, Yaba, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-827090, 01-868004.
Name: GBADAMOSI, Dr. Rasheed Abiodun

Academic & Professional Qualifications: OFR, BA, MA.
Education: Methodist Boys, High School, Lagos, 1956-60; City of Westminster College,
London, 1961-63; University of Manchester, UK, 1963-67; University of New Hampshire, USA,
1967-69.
Career: Manager, Ayinla and Oyesola Ltd. (NTC Distributors), 1969-71; Manager, Ikorodu
Trading Company Ltd., 1971-73; commissioner for Economic Development and Establishments,
Lagos State, 1973-75; Board of Directors, National Electric Power Authority, 1976-79;
Constitution Drafting Committee, 1976-77; Study Group on Industrial Policies, 1984; Committee
of Investigation into Counter-Trade, 1985; Com_mittee on Restructuring of the Managing and
Operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1999; chairman Rabaka Grosbo Works Ltd;
Ragolis Waters Ltd., 1981; Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Commit_tee, 2001;
Commercial & Scientific Computing Nigeria Ltd; Vono Products Pic; Tolaram Clay Bricks
(Nigeria) Ltd; BHN Pic; Syndicated Metal Industries Ltd.
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Lagos State University, 1985-87; Nigeria's
External Debt Rescheduling Team, 1986; chairman Nigerian Industrial Development Bank Ltd,
1986-94; National Committee on Industrial Development Industrial Masterplan Project) 1989-
98; Commercial and Scientific Computing Nigeria Ltd; Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory
Committee (PPPRC), March 2001; vice-chairman Musical Society of Nigeria, (MUSON);
Patron, Association of Nigerian Authors, Lagos State; Director Cappa & D'Alberto Pic;
American International Insurance Co. Pic. (AIICO); Lucky Fibres Nigeria Ltd; Ivory Products
Ltd; Farawa Ltd; Managing Director RAG and Company Ltd; Minister Federal Ministry of
National Planning, Abuja, 1998-1999; member Advisory Board, Public Policy Research and
Analysis Centre, since 1995; Trustee, Musical Society of Nigeria; Patron Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Foundation, since 1998; Life member Nigerian Economic Society; chairman Special Committee
on Petroleum Products Supply And Distribution, 2000 Petroleum Products Monitoring and
Regulatory Commission, 2002; Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Social and. Economic
Research (NISER), Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 2001.
Recognition & Achievements: Honorary Doctorate Degree, Lagos State University, 2005.
Metropolitan Club, Lagos; Ikoyi Club, Lagos; Oriwu Club; Lagos Tennis Club;
Publication:Trees Grow in the Desert; Children of Two Wars; Behold My Redeemer, Onibonoje
Press, 1968; Echoes from the Lagoon, Oxford University Press, 1970; and over 30 short stories,
numerous papers and essays on political and economic issues.
Hobbies: Tennis, badminton, swimming, reading, writing and classical music apprecitation.
Address: 16A, Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: GBADEBO, Prince Adedotun Aremu

Profession: Rtd soldier, administrator, traditional ruler.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, D.ED.
Education: St. Peter's Clavers Convert School, Abeokuta, 1946; St. Augustine's Roman Catholic
Mission, Itesi Abeokuta; Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta; Ibadan Grammar School, 1963-
64; University of Ibadan, 1968, 1974-75.
Career: Enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1969; rose to Lt. Colonel; Officer Instructor, Nigerian
Military School, Zaria, 1970-71; Adjutant, Nigerian Army School of Education, Uorin, Kwara
State, 1971-73; senior instructor, and d-assistant Adjutant-General 1973-74; Finance Officer,
Training, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, 1975-81; Chief Research Officer,
Institute of Army Education, Lagos, 1981-82; assistantDirector Army Education Headquarters, 1
Mechnanised Infantry Division, Kaduna, 1982-84; assistant Director State Administration, 1982-
85; rtd. as Lieutenant-Colonel; chairman CEO Dot Holdings Limited; Adegal Construction
Company Limited; First Dolphin Travels and Tours Limited; Global Haulage Resources
Limited; acting Managing Director Foremost Dairies Nigeria Plc, 1987-89; Director Ocean and
Oil Services Limited; Patron, Gateway Games, 2006
Recognition & Achievements: Alake of Egbaland, August 3, 2005; Rotary Club; Island Club;
Yoruba Tennis Club; Abeokuta Club.
Name: GBADERO, Dr. Daniel Adedosu

Profession: Consultant, medical practitioner, paediatrician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: MBBS, FMC (Paed)
Home Town: Ogbomoso
Education: Ayegun Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso, 1964-67; Baptist High School, Ejigbo,
1968-72; Federal Government College, Sokoto, 1973-74; University of Ibadan, 1974-79;
University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1982-87.
Career: Internship, Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, 1979-80; National Youth
Service Corps programme, General Hospital, Potiskum, Yobe State, 1980-81; Paediatric
Residency, Univer_sity College Hospital, Ibadan, 1982-87; Consultant Paediatrician, Baptist
Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, since 1988; Chief Resident in Paediatrics, University College
Hospital, Ibadan; Head, Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, since
1991; director Kersey Children's Residence, since 1992; assistant Medical Superintendent,
Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, 1993-97; Medical Superintendent, Baptist Medical Centre,
Ogbomoso, since 1997; chairman board of directors, Caretaker Community Bank, Ogbomoso.
Institutional Membership: Paediatric Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Medical Association,
Gideons International, Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International.
Recognition & Achievements: Federal Government Scholarship, 1974-78; Glaxo Prize, best
Student in Paediatrics, Graduating Class, 1979; Best Senior Resident in Paediatrics, University
College Hospital, Ibadan, 1987.
Hobbies: Classical and con_temporary Christian Music, singing, current affairs, cycling,
badminton. Project Director, External Love Associates.
Address: House 1, Baptist Medical Centre, Staff Quarters, P.O. Box 15, Ogbomoso, Osun State.
Telephone: 038-721691, 038-720121.
Name: GBADEYAN, Joseph Fola

Home Town: Obbo-Aiyegunle
Education: St Luke's Anglican School, Obbo-Aiyegunle, 1949-56, Provincial Secondary
School, Ilorin, 1957-62, St Paul's College, Wusasa, 1963-64, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
1965-68, Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1968-69.
Career: Called to the Bar; in private legal practice, 1969-74, magistrate, 1974, senior magistrate,
1976, acting chief magistrate, January-April 1978, chief magistrate, 1978, acting solicitor-
general and permanent secretary, February-June 1979, solicitor-general and permanent secretary,
1979, appointed judge, High Court of Justice, Kwara State.
Institutional Membership: Executive member, Nigerian Magistrates Association, 1974-76.
Hobbies: Football, gardening, cycling, table tennis, photography.
Address: 18 GTTS Quarters, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Name: GBAGI, Chief Omemavwa Kenneth

Profession: Criminologist, businessman, security consultant, lawyer.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc., M.Sc
Home Town: Sapele
Education: Bishop Johnson Memorial Primary School, Sapele; Kosofe Community High
School, Lagos; Emmanuel L. Quezon University, Philip_pine; University of Lagos.
Career: Advanced Training Wing, Police College, NYSC, Ikeja, 1987-88; Lecturer, Police
College, Advanced Training Wing, Ikeja, 1988-89; Co-ordinator, Safety Equipment
Manufacturing Nigeria Limited, 1989-90; Guest Lecturer, University of Jos, 1993; chairman
Board of Director, Delta Development and Property Authority, 1995;md/ceo: Geekos Security
Nigeria Limited; chairman GKO Properties Limited, Geekos Investments Limited, GSA
Enterprises Limited, Avion Industries Limited, Nayee Communications Limited; director NEM
Insurance Plc, since 1998; Consultant: Ministry of Defence; Federal Ministry of Finance; Union
Bank of Nigeria Plc; United Bank for Africa Plc; Nigeria Telecommunications Plc; NICON
Insurance Plc; NEM Insurance Plc; Edo State Government; Delta State Government; Rivers
State Government; Lion of Africa Insurance; Royal Exchange Assurance Plc; Nigeria
Reinsurance Corporation.
Institutional Membership: International Association of Chiefs of Police, USA.
Recognition & Achievements: Ochuko of Okpe Kingdom, December 2001; Ikoyi Club.
Hobbies: Swimming, table tennis, reading.
Address: Plot 1/3, Robinson Gbagi Lane, Ajao Estate, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-528452, 4528479.
Name: GBAJABIAMILA, Femi

Profession: Lawyer, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB, LLB, BL, JD.
Home Town: Surulere
Education: Igbobi College, Yaba; King Williams College, Isle of Man, UK; University of
Lagos; John Marshall Law School USA.
Career: Called to Bar, 1984; Lawyer, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies; Legal Counsel, Femi
Okunnu & Bentley; Edu and Associates; Principal Partner, Gbajabiamila & Co, till date.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Surulere Federal Constituency, since
2002; Co-ordinator, New Generation Progressive Alliance, 1993; Alliance for Democracy;
Action Congress.
Hobbies: Meeting people, reading, traveling
Address: Gbajabiamila Compound, Surulere, Lagos.
Name: GBAJUMO, Mutiu Oladipo

Profession: MechairmanEng, mechanical Engineer, consultant, administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, C.Eng, M.I.
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Ansar-Ud-Deen School, Alakoro, Lagos, 1948-55; Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo,
Ogun State, 1956-60; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-66.
Career: Mechanical Engineer 1, Electricity Corporation of Nigeria ECN, 1966-69; senior
Engineer /acting Chief Engineer , Cocoa Industries Limited, Ikeja, 1969-73; Lecturer/senior
Lecturer/Consultant, Nigerian Institute of Management, Lagos, 1973-78; Managing Director,
CEM Consultants Limited, since 1978.
Institutional Membership: Lagos State Public Accounts Committee, 1976-79; Governing
Board of Lagos State Transport Corporation, 1985-86; chairman Lagos Building Investment
Company Limited, since 1994; Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, Eko Club; Ikoyi
Club; Island Club.
Hobbies: Jogging, reading religious and historical books
Address: 11, Oguntona Crescent, Gbagada.
Name: GBAKIGHIR, Dominic Aondoakaa

Profession: Librarian, civil servant
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BLS, MLS.
Home Town: Gungul, Shangev-Tiev
Education: R.C.M Primary School, Liagh Shangev-Tiev, Benue State, 1958-64; St. Augustine's
Teacher's College, Lafia, Plateau State, 1965-69; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-77;
University of Technology, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 1982-85.
Career: Teacher, Tiv Native Authority, 1970; assistant Headmaster, Gboko LGA, 1970-75;
Li_brary Officer in-charge, Readers Services Section, School of Basic Studies Library, Ugboko,
1977-80; Higher Library Officer in-charge, School Libraries, Benue State Teaching Service
Commission, 1981-1982; Senior Librarian in-charge, cataloguing and classification, Benue State
Library Board, 1985-87; Principal Librarian in-charge, 1987-88; Librarian, Cataloguing and
Classification Section, University of Agriculture Library, Makurdi, 1988-90; Librarian in-charge,
Reader's Services Section, 1990-91; Librarian in-charge, Collection Development, 1991-92;
Librarian, Benue State University, Makurdi, since August 1992; member Board of Governors,
Shangev-Tiev Community Secondary School, Awajir, Benue State, 1979-82; Treasurer, Nigerian
Library Association, Benue chapter, 1979-82; Secretary, 1986-92; second national v-Nigerian
Library Association, 1987-89.
Institutional Membership: Academic Staff Union of Universities Welfare Committee,
University of Makurdi; chairman Board of Trustee, Community Library, Gungal, since 1994; co-
ordinator, Nigerian School Library Association, Benue, since 1995; co-ordinator, Diploma in
Library Science Programme, Benue State, since 1996; established Shangev-Tiev Community
Library Council; Nigerian Library Association since 1977; British Library Association,
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), 1991.
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: The School Library for the 6-3-3-4 System, A Handbook
for Teachers, Onavi Press, Makurdi, 1994.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening.
Address: No. 2, Victor Malu Road, New GRA, Makurdi, Benue State or LEA Primary School
Gungul Shangev-Tiev, Konshaha Local Government Area.
Name: GBANDE, Chief (Hon.) Moses Akuha Tor

Profession: Business management consultant, politician.
Home Town: Mbakumbaka
Education: Senior Primary School Mkar, 1954-60; Boys Secondary School, Gindiri & HSC
Gindiri, 1961-67; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1968-71; London Business School, 1983.
Career: British Petroleum (AP Nig. Plc), 1971-77; Ministry of Commerce and Industry 1978;
Administrative manager, Benro Packaging Co. Ltd., 1978-82; Company Secretary, Benro
Packaging Co Ltd. 1979-83; assistantgm/Company Secretary, Benro Packaging Co. Ltd. 1983-
88; md/ce. Benro Packaging Co. Ltd., 1988-96.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Kwande Ushongo Federal
Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999; member Nigerian Institute of
Management; Institute of Management Consultants; Institute of Management Specialists; Fellow,
Institute of Corporate Management; Institute of Management Specialists of Great Britain;
Institute of Manufacturing of Great Britain; London Business School Association; Takuruku
Nyam Azenga U Ikuravya 1986; Ikoyi Club 1938; Gboko Club; BCC Club; Rotary International
District Governor; People's Democratic Party Elder, Kwande LGA; Party Leader, Benue Zone
A.
Hobbies: Playing badminton, tennis and farming.
Address: Block B16 Flat 4 Legislative Staff Quarters, APO, Abuja, pha: Mbakumbaka, Ikyogen,
P.O. Adikpo Kwande LGA, Benue State.
Telephone: 090-805207, 09-2310276
Name: GBANITE, Dr. Ekene Michael
Profession: Economist, administrator.
Education: Salford University, England, New School for Social Research, New York, USA,
1973, 1985.
Career: Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-81; Permanent Secretary,
Economic and Financial Matters, Governor's Office, Anambra State (now Anambra and Enugu
States), 1981-84; Sole Administrator, Isi-Uzu Local Government Area, Enugu State, 1984-86;
Administrator/Chairman, lzeagu LGA, Enugu State, 1986-87; Sole Administrator, Ezeagu Local
Government Area, Anambra State, 1987-88; Secretary, Anambra State Water Corporation,
Enugu, Anambra State, 1988.
Institutional Membership: American Economic Association; Nigerian Economic Society
Hobbies: Tennis, traditional dances, swimming.
Name: GBANITE, Tony E O

Profession: Nigerian journalist.
Home Town: Iwollo
Education: College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu, Regent Street Polytechnic, London
(Diploma in Journalism).
Career: Appointed chief information officer, Ministry of Education and Information, Anambra
State, 1976.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Public Relations, London, Nigerian Institute of Public
Relations.
Hobbies: Music, reading, weight-lifting
Address: 5 Bishop Onyeabo Street, GRA, Enugu, Anambra State.
Name: GBEDE, Gbadegesin, Omotayo

Profession: Accountant, marketing consultant.
Home Town: Ijebu Ode
Education: Primary and Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode; University of Lagos, 1986.
Career: Publisher, Products and Marketing International Magazine; Staff, Coopers and Lybrand;
Cornet Finance and Securities Ltd; Consultant, AOF Consults; Managing Director/CEO
Professional Marketing Consultants; First Country Consultants, till date; president Chartered
Institute of Marketing, Nigeria, since September, 2002.
Institutional Membership: Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria; Chartered
Institute of Marketing of Nigeria; American Marketing Association.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions, 1992; A
Dictionary of Finance; A Dictionary of Computer Terms.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, sports.
Name: GBEJA, Dr. Obadiah Olowo

Profession: Lecturer, economist, management consultant
Home Town: Emu-Owo district
Education: N.A. School, Agbaja, Lokoja, 1953-56; Dekina Provincial School, 1957-60; Higher
Teacher Training College, Gombe, 1961-64; University of Lagos, 1965-69; University of Leads,
U.K. 1978-79; University of Lancaster, U.K. 1986-88; Harvard University, U.S.A, 1992.
Career: Research Economist, United State Agency for International Development, 1969-72;
Lecturer, Kaduna Polytechnic, 1972-73; Admin, Secretary, Nigerian Research Centre
Consultants Ltd. Lagos, 1973-75; Principal assistant Secretary, Administrative Staff College of
Nigeria, 1975-79; Chief Management Development Officer, 1979; Admin, Secretary, 1979-80;
assistant Director Studies, Research and Consultancy Dept, 1983-84; Director Admin, 1984-86;
Director Studies, Public Enterprise Management Studies, 1986-92; Co-ordinating Director
Training, 1992-94; Co-ordinating Director Faculty of Business & Management Studies, 1994-97;
Director Studies & Head Business Management Development Department, 1997-2001.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, American Institute of Management, 1982; Nigerian
Institute of Management Consultants, 1998; Certificate, Public Enterprises Management,
Harvard, 1992; member European Foundation for Management Development, U.K; Association
for Management Education & Development, U.K, 1988; National Consultant, The National
Planning Commission of Nigeria; World Bank; UNDP; Technical Committee on Privatization
and Commercialization; National Steering Committee, National Network on Small & Medium
Scale Enterprises & National Salaries Income & Wages Commission.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: 14 publications.
Hobbies: Table tennis, basket ball, Christian religious activities.
Address: House 38, 2nd Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos.
Telephone: 01-885029, 732276.
Name: GBELEYI, Hon. (Chief) Olusegun Bolanle

Profession: Journalist, politician.
Home Town: Ibadan
Education: Methodist Primary School, Oshodi, 1969-75; Mushin Teacher's College, Surulere,
1976-81; South East London College, Lewisham, 1985-87; Kent Institute of Arts and Design,
1991-93.
Career: Secretary National Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; United Nigeria Peoples' Congress, 1997-
98.
Institutional Membership: Ogun State House of Assembly; Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House
of Assembly, since 1999; Alliance for Democracy.
Recognition & Achievements: Arole-Otunba of Igbesaland.
Hobbies: Football, swimming, lawn tennis.
Address: Quarter 4, Road 32, Ibara Housing Estate, Ogun State.
Name: GBEMUDU, Albert Nduaguba Ezenwa

Academic & Professional Qualifications: LLB,
Home Town: Illah
Education: St Joseph's Catholic School, Asaba, 1934-42, Christ the King College, Onitsha,
1943-48, University of London, England, 1955-58.
Career: Called to the Bar, London, November 1958; director of Public Prosecutions, 1970-75,
solicitor general, 1975-76, appointed judge, High Court of Justice, Bendel State, 1976.
Recognition & Achievements: Chi, Emenmor, Nfiekwu, Dibia, Alor.
Hobbies: Reading, table tennis, walking.
Address: No 13 Okoro-Ottun Avenue, GRA Benin City, Bendel State.
Telephone: 242903, 242544.
Name: GBENOBA, Dr. (Prince) Donatus Agvevedo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, M.Ed, Ph.D.
Home Town: Agbor
Education: Government School, Agbor, 1949-54; Urhobo College, Effurun, 1955-60;
University of Ibadan, 1967-70; University of Benin, 1978-79; 1979-83.
Career: Lecturer, College of Education Agbor, since 1996; Associate Lecturer, Delta State
University; Head department of Economics, College of Education, Agbor, 1996-97; Board of
Trustees, Obi of Agbor Estate, 1985-97.
Address: 9, New Lagos Asaba Road, Agbor Town, Delta State.
Name: GBILEKAA, Dr. Tsavnav Saint

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MA, Ph.D.
Home Town: Zaki-Biam
Education: N.K.S.T Zaki-Biam, 1963-68; G.S.S. Katsina-Ala 1969-73; M.T. St. Michael's
Secondary School, Aliade 1973-75;University of Jos, 1977-80; University of Ibadan, 1982-83;
1985-88.
Career: Head, Theatre Arts, University of Abuja, 1990-95; assistant professor department of
Theatre Arts;Editor, The voice, 1992; Special Assistant to Hon. Minister of State Power and
Steel, 1995-97; Federal House of Representatives, under UNCP April, 1998; chairman Academic
Staff Union of Universities, Abuja Branch, since 1999; first vice-president. Society of Nigerian
Threatre Artists (SONTA).
Institutional Membership: Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA); Theatre Institute (ITI);
Nigeria Popular Theatre Animateurs (NPTA) a-member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations
(NIPR).
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: Radical Theatre in Nige_ria, CAL'Top Publishers Ibadan,
1997; Malomo, J & Gbilekaa. S. Theatre and Politics in Nigeria, CAL Top Publishers, Ibadan,
1993; Creative Works: Prized chikens are not Tasty (1999) (A Play) in Press United Congress
Party.
Hobbies: Reading, dancing.
Address: PHA: Ise-Wuaze, Kasar Road, Zaki-Biam, Benue State.
Telephone: 09-8821059, 09-8821380
Fax: 09-8821605
E-mail: saint@unibuja
Name: GBINIJE, Chief Patrick Aghogin

Date (& Place) of Birth: September 1926
Education: Sapele Catholic School, St Gregory's College, Lagos, 1944-49
Career: Store-keeper, BEWAC, later manager, BEWAC, Warri, joined UAC, 1955-60, dealer,
Total Nigeria Limited and Niger Motors, 1963-76, director, Pagson Motors Limited
Institutional Membership: Elected member, House of Representatives for Ethiope South, 1979-
83, also chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Mines and Power, 1979-83; National
Party of Nigeria, 1979-83; Western Urhobo District Council, 1955-61, chairman, Management
Committee, Sapele Urban District Council, 1961-63, chairman, Ethiope Local Government,
1972, chairman, Development Council, Ethiope Local Government, 1975, former councillor,
Mereje District Council
Hobbies: Swimming
Address: Okobia, Mereje, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: GBODIMOWO, Alfred Sunday

Profession: Management consultant, chartered accountant.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCMA, FCA
Education: Christ Church Primary School, Odosenlu/Alaro, 1954-60; Ijebu-Ode Grammar
School, Ijebu-Ode, 1961-67.
Career: Consultant, Peat Marwick Muchell and Company, 1976; Senior Consultant, 1977;
director 1979; Managing Partner/Chief Executive, Peat Marwick Ani Ogunde Consultants, 1984.
Institutional Membership: Federal Public Accounts Committee, 1985; fellow, Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 1972; fellow, Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants, 1975.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 1, Owokoniran Street, Off Akobi Crescent, Surulere, Lagos
Telephone: 01-836805, 836804, 843174, 5802110-9.
Name: GBOLAHAN, Hon. Okuneye

Profession: Banker, politician
Education: Educated as a banker
Career: Ward chairman 1991; Local Gvernment chairman 1996.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Oshodi Isolo 11, Federal Constituency
on the Platform of Alliance for Democracy, since 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, finance related issues, football.
Address: Plot 10, No. 6, Ademelegun Avenue, Ire-Akari Estate, Isolo.
Telephone: 01-4527451, 521141.
Name: GBOLAGUNTE, Davidson Mokolade

Profession: Nigerian lawyer, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, LLB.
Home Town: Eruwa
Education: Baptist Boys' High School, Abeokuta, 1933-37, Baptist Teachers' Training College,
Iwo, 1938-41, University of Ibadan, 1948-51, University of Exeter, England, 1961-62
(Professional Teachers' Certificate, 1962), University of Lagos, 1969-75, Nigerian Law School,
1976-77.
Career: Teacher, 1942-54, schools supervisor, January-December 1955, principal, Ibarapa
Teacher Training College, Eruwa, 1956-64, elected member of Parliament, 1959-64, tutor,
Obaseki High School, Eruwa, 1965-68, teacher, Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School, Lagos,
1968-77, in legal practice, 1977-79, elected speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, 1979-83.
Recognition & Achievements: Action Group, 1959-64, Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Young
Men's Christian Association (YMCA); Jagunmolu of Eruwa, November 1975.
Hobbies: Hunting, sports
Address: Eruwa, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Name: GBOLAHAN-DAIRO, Professor (Chief) Samuel Adeoluwa

Profession: University lecturer, administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Sc, MBA, Ed.D, Ph.D, ACI
Home Town: Ibaram-Akoko
Education: United School, Ikaram-Ibaram, Ondo State; 1960-65; GCE Private Programme,
1970; Institute of Commerce, London, 1978-80; Kensington University, (Distance Learning
Programme), 1978-88; Kesington University, 1989-92.
Career: Man power Management Development Company Ltd., Kano State, 1980-83;
Kessington University, since 1986; dir/chairman Membership Committee, Nigerian South
African Chamber of Commerce; vice-president. Kesington University, Glendale, Canada, USA;
chairman Salda Management Ltd; president Academy of Management Studies, Lagos, Kesington
Business School collaborated programme with Yaba College of Technology, Lagos; Certified a
Board of Administrators; Coordinator, Kesington University Programmes in Africa.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of Management
specialists, UK; Chartered Institute of Marketing, U.K, 1980 fellow British Institute of
Management; Institute of Sales and Marketing Management UK; Institute of Commerce, UK;
Certified Board of Administrators; Gbadegun of llaro-Ekiti, 1992; Ugwumba of Ihitaoha, Uratta
Owerri, 1993.
Telephone: 234-1-826144, 08033025284
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:gbolahandairo@yahoo.com"gbolahandairo@yahoo.com.
Name: GBONIGI, Rt Rev Emmanuel Bolanle

Education: Immanuel College, Ibadan, 1956.
Career: Deacon 1959, pastor, Diocese of Ibadan, 1959-65, chaplain to Bishop of Ibadan, 1965-
66, tutor, Immanuel College, Ibadan, 1966, examining chaplain, Ijebu, Ibadan, 1977-78, Ondo,
1978, honorary canon of Ibadan, 1978, later appointed bishop of Akure.
Address: Bishops-court, Alagbaka GRA, PO Box 1622, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: GBOTOSHO, Joseph Idowu

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A., M.A., FCMA, FCA, FCIS
Home Town: Ilesa
Education: St. John's School, Iloro, Ilesa, 1939-46; Ilesa Grammar School Ilesa, 1947-51;
University College, Ibadan, 1954-59; University of Lancaster, 1972-73.
Career: Accounts Clerk, Accountant-General's Office, Western Region, 1952- 54; Auditor,
Audit Department, Western Region, 1959-63; Accountant, senior Accountant, Deputy Bursar,
University of Ibadan, 1963-75; Accountant, Blackwood Hodge Limited, Lagos, 1976; Resident
Manager, Pannell Kerr Forster and Company, 1976-81; Founder/Principal Partner, ID Gbotosho
and Company, since 1981; Part-time Lecturer, The Polytechnic Ibadan, 1968-75, 1981-84;
Moderator/Examiner, Department of Accountancy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977-81;
Financial Adviser, Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, 1985-86; Financial Consultant, Oyo State
University of Technology, (now Ladoke Akintola University of Technology), Ogbomoso, 1990-
91.
Institutional Membership: Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, 1962;
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, 1965; fellow Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants, 1974; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1974; British
Institute of Management, 1974; Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, 1982. Past
president, Ijesa Progressive Circle.
Hobbies: Reading, Table Tennis.
Address: 3, Olayinka Crescent, off Adenuga Street, Kongi/Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Telephone: 02-8101997, 02-8101457.
Name: GBOYEGA, Chief Julius Ajibade

Academic & Professional Qualifications: JP, LL.B., BL
Home Town: Isan-Ekiti
Education: St. Paul's School, Isan-Ekiti, 1950-57; St. Luke's College, Ibadan, 1963-65;
University of Lagos, 1969-72; University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife,
1977-78; University of Connecticut, Hartford, USA, 1981; Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 1983.
Career: Secretary for Chieftaincy Affairs, 1981-84; Sole Administrator, Ondo Local
Government, 1985; permanent secretary now Director - General, Ondo State Ministry of
Information, Youth and Social Wel-fare, 1985-86; General Administration and Service Matters,
Government House/Protocol Department, Governor's office, Akure, 1986-87; dg: Civil Service
Commission, Ondo State, 1988; chairman Ondo State Special Task Force on the Clearance of
Water Hyacinths, 1987.
Institutional Membership: Associate member Nigerian Institute of Management, 1980, Young
Men Christian Association International; Justice of the Peace, 1986. Chief Majeobaje of Isan-
Ekiti,1977.
Recognition & Achievements: Publication: Practical Company Law for Students and
Investors, Olaniyan Publishers, 1981; Management, Principles, Concepts and Techniques,
Ajomoro Publishers, 1988.
Hobbies: Gardening, writing, walking.
Address: Quarter 33, Old GRA, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State.
Name: GBUJI, Rt Rev Dr Anthony Okonkwo

Academic & Professional Qualifications: DCL
Home Town: Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha Division
Education: St Raphael's Catholic School, Akwukwu, 1939-43, St Theresa's Catholic School,
Onicha Olong, 1944-46, St Theresa's Junior Seminary, Ibadan, 1947-51, St Paul's Major Semi
nary, Benin City, 1952-55, Pontifical Urban University, Rome, 1955-62, University of London,
England, 1962-63 (Diploma in French, 1963, Licentiate in Sacred Theology).
Career: Staff member, St Paul's Junior Seminary, Benin City, 1966-67, teacher, St John's
Grammar School, Fugar, 1963-66, principal, St Paul's Grammar School, Ebu, 1967-68, principal,
St Thomas' Teacher Training College, Ibusa, 1968-73, consecrated Catholic bishop of Issele-
Uku, Bendel State, July 1973.
Hobbies: Music, gardening
Address: Bishop's House, PO Box 63, Issele-Uku, Bendel State, Nigeria.
Name: GBULIE, Ben Nnanyelugo

Profession: Nigerian retired soldier, administrator
Home Town: Nimo
Education: : St Bonaventure's School, Nimo, 1946-53, College of the Immaculate Conception,
Enugu, 1955-59, Nigerian Military Training College, Kaduna, 1960, Royal Military Academy,
Sandhurst, England, 1961-62, Royal School of Military Engineering, Chatham, England, 1963,
United States Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, 1964-65 (Diploma in Military Engineering,
1965)
Career: Joined Nigerian Armed Forces, troop commander, Nigerian Army Engineers, 1964,
officer commanding, 1 and 2 Field Squadrons, 1965-66, battalion commander, 1967, second-in-
command, Biafra Militia, lieutenant-colonel and commander, Biafra Army Service Corps, 1968-
69, Biafra military administrator, Aba Province, 1969, detained, 1970, director, Anambra State
Project Implementation Directorate, 1980-82, special assistant to the Vice-President of Nigeria,
1982-83
Institutional Membership: former member, Nigerian People's Party (NPP), former member,
Anambra State Executive, NPP, National Party of Nigeria until 1983.
Recognition & Achievements: Publications: Figments and Nothing (Fourth Dimension
Publishers, Enugu, 1978). Nigeria's Five Majors (Africana Publishers, Onitsha, 1981).
Hobbies: Music, reading, writing.
Address: Amawbia Close, Upper Chime Avenue. New Haven, Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Name: GEIDAM, Alhaji Tijani Sale

Profession: Nigerian educationist, administrator.
Home Town: Mairari
Education: Geidam Elementary School, 1953-57, Yerwa Senior Primary School, 1969-70,
Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76 (Higher Islamic Teachers'
Certificate, Diploma in Sharia and Civil Law).
Career: Teacher, Hausari Primary School, 1962, teacher, Gudumbali Primary School, teacher,
Shehu Garbai Primary School, 1972-73, assistant registrar, Gwange Area Court, 1976, elected
chairman, Geidam Local Government, 1977-79, commissioner for Agriculture, Borno State,
1979, later commissioner for Education, Borno State, commissioner for Animal and Forest
Resources, Borno State, 1981-83.
Hobbies: Farming, Islamic studies
Name: GEIDAM, Hon. Almajir

Education: University of Maiduguri.
Career: Veterinarian Veterinary Department, Ministry of Animal and Forest Resources,
Damaturu, Yobe; Councillor, Geidam Local Government Council, 1996.
Institutional Membership: Yobe State, House of Assembly, 1997; House of Representatives,
for Busari/Geidam/Yunusari, Federal Constituency on All Peoples Party platform, 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, sports.
Address: P.O. Box 045, Geidam, Yobe State.
Name: GELLA, Hon. Njida Ahmed

Profession: Businessman, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Dip
Home Town: Mubi
Education: College of Business Studies.
Career: Engaged in private business.
Institutional Membership: House of Representatives for Mubi N/Mu/ S/Maiha Federal
Constituency on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999.
Hobbies: Travelling, reading, music
Address: Ahmadu Bello Way, Mubi.
Name: GELLA, Dr. Yaro

Profession: Senior public servant
Home Town: Duvu
Education: Gella and Mubi Primary School; Mubi Government Teacher's College; Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1972-75.
Career: Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy
Affairs; Secretary to the Military Government, Gongola State; Director-General, National
Commission for Museums and Monuments.
Institutional Membership: Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Sports, photography.
Address: 15, Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Name: GEMADE, Chief (Dr.) Barnabas Andyar Iyorhyer

Profession: Civil Engineer, administrator, politician.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.Eng., M.Sc, D.Sc.
Home Town: Mkar
Education: Mkar Demonstration School, 1964-68; Govern_ment College, Keffi, 1969-70;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74; City University, London, 1977-78.
Career: Senior Manager, Site Agent, Ethe Aro and Partners, Consulting Engineers, Kaduna,
1978-79; Project Manager/Site Agent, Carl Ploetner (Nigeria) Ltd. 1979-80; chairman Consus
(Nigeria) Ltd. 1979-85; Principal/Managing Partner, Sam Barns and Partners, Jos, 1980-85;
Director Benue Plateau Construction Company Ltd. 1980-83; Deputy Managing Director Benue
Cement Company Plc; Chief Executive, 1985-92; Director Agro Millers Ltd. 1988-92.
Institutional Membership: Board of Director, National Agency for Science and Engineering
Infrastructure, 1993; Hon. Secretary, Works and Housing, Transitional Council, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, 1993; Hon. Secretary, Interim National Government, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1993; Elected Delegate National Constitutional Conference, Abuja, 1994; chairman
Political Transition Committee, NCC, Abuja, 1994; chairman National Consultative Forum,
National Constitutional Conference, Abuja, NCC, 1994; assoc. Institute of Civil Engineers,
United Kingdom, 1995; Institution of Highways and Transport, United Kingdom, 1978; f.,
Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1989; assoc. Institute of Civil Engineering, UK; Fellow, Benue
State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Honorary Fellow, Institute
of Science Technology, Ibadan, 1990; hon. Fellow, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, 1995.
Recognition & Achievements: Doctor of Arts, University of Calabar, 1996; D.Sc, University
of Agriculture, Makurdi, January 2003; National Productivity Merit Award Winner, 1993. Co-
founder/first national treasurer, defunct Congress for National Consensus; national chairman
September 1997-98; All Peoples Party, APR 1998; Board of Trustees Peoples Democratic Party;
National chairman PDP, 1999-2001; Presidential Aspirant, 2003 Non Yange U Tiv;
Ugbuwarauzor of Abia State.
Hobbies: Lawn tennis, basketball, country Music, and hunting.
Name: GEMADE, Chief Mnguenyi Victoria (nee Nenger)

Academic & Professional Qualifications: ADPA, MPA
Education: Holy Rosary Primary School, Adokai 1960-65; Women Teachers' College, Kabba,
1965-69; South' East London Technical College, 1971-74; Leeds Polytechnic, Leeds, United
Kingdom, 1977-78; University of Jos, Jos, 1988-89; University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 1990-
91.
Career: Catering Supervisor, The Golding Gridle Restaurants, London, 1972-74; manager, Food
and Beverages,.Senile Plateau Hotels, Makurdi, 1974; manager, Benue Plateau Hotels, Otukpo,
1974-75; manager, Jos Hotel, Benue Plateau Hotels Board, 1975-76; manager, Food and
Beverages, Plateau Hotels, Jos, 1976-77; Catering Officer, University of Jos Catering Services,
Jos, 1978-80; Director Vasepama Restaurants and Supermarket, Jos, 1981-86; Managing
Director Vasepama Limited, Hotels and Supermarket, Import and Distribution Company, since
1987; Director Consus Nigeria Limited, Jos, 1983, Benue Bottling Company Limited, 1987-90;
Matron, Benue Cement Senior Staff Wives Association, 1989; chairman Benue Hotels Limited,
since 1994.
Institutional Membership: British Institute of Management, United Kingdom; Hotel Catering
and Institutional Management Association, 'Wanku V Nom yange U' Tiv 1994. Secretary, Jos
Lioness Club, Jos, 1984-85; president, Gboko Lioness Club, Gboko, 1986-87.
Hobbies: Badminton, cycling, reading.
Name: GENE, Mallam Adamu Abdu

Profession: Nigerian administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BEd
Home Town: Kaiama
Education: Borgu Primary School, 1955-61, Bida Training College, 1962-66, Advanced
Teachers' College, Zaria, 1968-71, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76.
Career: Appointed commissioner for Local Government, Kwara State, 1984.
Institutional Membership: Governing Council, Kwara College of Technology, 1981-83
Hobbies: Driving, horse-riding, gardening, reading.
Address: Ministry of Local Government, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Name: GEORGE, Akintola Gilbert

Profession: Nigerian architect
Academic & Professional Qualifications: B Arch
Education: St Paul's School, Lagos, 1944-52, Church Missionary Society Grammar School,
Lagos, 1953-57, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1960-65.
Career: Architect, Federal Ministry of Works, June-October 1965, architect, Ikeja Area
Planning Authority, 1965-68, architect, Adedokun Adeyemi Association, 1968-69, became
principal partner, Co-Design Partnership (Architects and Planning Consultants), 1970.
Hobbies: Swimming, music
Address: P.O. Box 25, Yaba, Lagos.
Name: GEORGE, Ambassador Olufemi Oyewale

Profession: Geographer, diplomat
Home Town: Abeokuta
Education: UNA Primary School, Idikan, Ibadan, 1956-59; Baptist Day Primary School,
Inalende, Ibadan, 1960-61; Igbo-Elerin Grammar School, 1962-66; Igbobi College, Lagos, 1967-
68; University of Ibadan, 1969-72; Cite Universite De Dakar, Senegal, 1973.
Career: Third Secretary Asia and Pacific Department, 1972; Third Secretary, Protocol
Department, 1973; Second sec (Education Officer), Embassy of Nigeria, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
1978-81; senior Counsellor, Inter African Affairs, 1981; Special Assistant to DG (African
Affairs), 1982; Minister Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the
United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1982-86; acting deputy Director Policy Planning
Department, 1986-88; Minister High Commission of Nigeria, London, UK, 1988-91; acting
Deputy High commissioner London, U.K, 1991; Ambassador to Lisbon, Portugal, 1991;
Ambassador Extra Ordinary/ Plenipotentiary, Lisbon, Portugal, 1991-96; Director West African
Affairs, 1996-98; Director African Affairs, 1998-2002; Under Secretary for African Affairs,
since 2002;
Institutional Membership: Various OAU Council of Minister's Meetings and Annual Summits
of African Leaders, 1978-82; 1996-2002; Nigerian Delegation, Economic Community of West
African States, at various times.
Address: 50, Barau Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja
Fax: 5230450
Name: GEORGE, Captain Olabode Ibiyinka

Profession: Nigerian naval officer
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BSc, MBA
Education: Brentwood School, Essex, UK, 1964-65, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 1967-
70, 1986, Royal Naval Engineering College, Manadon, Plymouth, 1972, Weapons Systems
Engineering Course, Holland, Missiles and Missile Systems Engineering Course, Italy, United
States Naval War College, Newport, USA.
Career: Joined the Nigerian Navy as a sub-lieutenant, 1972, promoted lieutenant, 1974,
promoted lieutenant commander, Nigerian Navy, 1977, commander, 1983, staff officer,
Electrical Engineering, Naval Headquarters, 1978-80, Fleet Weapons Engineering officer,
Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, 1984-85, captain, Naval Dockyard Apprentice
School, 1985-86, director of Weapons, Naval Headquarters, 1987, appointed military governor,
Ondo State, 1987, promoted captain, Nigerian Navy, 1988.
Hobbies: Reading, squash, music.
Name: GEORGE, Catherine Kehinde
Profession: Town planner.lecturer, consultant
Education: Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode. 1958-63; Ijebu-Ode Grammar
School, 1964; Technical College Ibadan, 1965-67; University of Melbourne, 1971-72.
Career: Lecturer, Lagos State Polytechnic; Lecturer, Yaba College of Technology; Town
Planning Officer, Lagos State Development and Property Corporation; chairman Lagos
Mainland Local Planning Authority; chairman Lagos State Urban Forum; Director Spectroplan
Konsult Ltd, Architects and Town Planners Consultants, since 2002.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Town Planners; Women in Technical
Education; fellow Royal Town Planning Institute of Britain; Nigerian Institute of Town Planners.
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, travelling.
Name: GEORGE, Christiana Bamidele

Profession: Orphanage Administrator
Career: Nigerian Mining Corporation, Kano; senior Accounting Officer, First Bank; resigned
1985; Founder Strong Tower Mission and Little Saints Orphanage, since 1993.
Hobbies: Charity, reading, mentoring and counseling
Name: GEORGE, Gbadebo Oladeinde

Profession: Nigerian diplomat
Education: School of Journalism, University of Missouri, USA, 1955, Balliol College, and
Institute of Commonwealth Studies, Oxford University, 1964-65.
Career: Senior features writer, producer and editor, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, 1960,
external affairs officer, Ministry of External Affairs, Lagos, since 1960; external mission
postings include: Accra, 1961-62, Yaounde, 1964, Banjul, 1965-66, Dakar, 1966-68, and
Kinshasa, 1970-74, consul-general of Nigeria in New York, USA, 1976, deputy permanent
representative of Nigeria to the UN and UN Security Council, 1976-78, appointed Nigerian
ambassador to Angola, 1978-84, director, European Affairs Department, Ministry of External
Affairs, Lagos, 1984-87, appointed Nigerian high commissioner to Canada in 1987
Institutional Membership: Elected member, UN Committee on Contributions, 1977-79.
Hobbies: Music, current affairs, walking, golf.
Address: 470 Minto Place, Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; or 8, Anifowose Close,
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.
Telephone: 236051
Name: GEORGE, Mrs. Adeola Esther

Academic & Professional Qualifications: B.A, MLS
Home Town: Lagos
Education: Methodist Primary School I, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, 1966-72; St. Theresa's College, Oke-
Ado; Ibadan, 1972-76; University of florin, 1980-83; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Career: College Librarian, Federal Teachers' College, Kafanchan, 1991; Head Librar_ian,
National Population Commission, Surulere, 1991-96; acting College Librarian, College of
Primary Education, Epe.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Library Association; College of Education Academic Staff
Union; Nigerian Institute of Management.
Hobbies: Reading, music, socializing.
Address: No.18, Modupe Apakala Street, Epe.
Name: GEORGE, Navy Commodore, Olabode lbiyinka (rtd)

Profession: Engineer .retired naval officer.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Psc, B.Sc; MBA, D.Sc
Education: St. John's Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos, 1952-59; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School,
1960-64; Brentwood School, Essex, UK, 1964-65; University of Lagos, 1967-70, 1986;
RoyalNaval Engineering College, Manadon, Plymouth, 1972; United States Naval War College,
Newport.
Career: Pupil Engineer , Niger Dams Authority, Kainji; joined the Nigerian Navy August 1,
1972 as a Sub-Lieutenant; Lieutenant, 1974; Weapons Engineering Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship,
1974-75; NNS October, 1975-77; Lieutenant Commander, 1977; Commander, 1983; Staff
Officer, Electrical Engineering, Naval Headquarters, 1978-80; Weapons Engineering Officer,
NNS Aradu, 1982-84; Fleet Weapons Engineering Officer, Western Naval Command, 1984-85;
Captain, Naval Dockyard Apprentice School, 1985-86; Director Weapons, NN Headquarters,
Lagos, 1987; Military Governor,, Ondo State, 1987; Captain, 1988. chairman Board, Nigeria
Ports Authority, 1999; chairman Presidential Peace Panel , Ife/Modakeke crises, 2001; Bank of
Industry, since 2005; Bod Gee ventures Ltd;National vice-chairman Peoples Democratic Party
south west; Deputy National Chairman, P.D.P. South, 2005; D.Sc, University of Agriculture,
Makurdi, January 2003.
Institutional Membership: Obasanjo Campaign Team.
Hobbies: Squash, classical Music, reading.
Name: GEORGE, Professor Orlando Dabibi

Profession: Nigerian mathematician
Home Town: Buguma
Education: Kalahari National College, Buguma, 1956-60, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-
65, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1966-70.
Career: Assistant lecturer, University of Nigeria, 1965-66, lecturer, University of Ife, Ile-Ife,
1970-71, lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74, senior lecturer, University of
Nigeria, Calabar and University of Calabar, 1974-77, appointed professor of Mathematics,
University of Calabar, 1977.
Institutional Membership: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, International
Association for Mathematical Modelling.
Hobbies: Music, tennis
Address: Department of Mathematics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State,
Nigeria.
Name: GEORGE, Reverend Clifford Talbutt Tokin
Academic & Professional Qualifications: BA, BTh
Home Town: Buguma
Education: Baptist Day School, Buguma, 1941-48, Baptist Seminary, 1952-54, Baptist High
School, Port Harcourt, 1955-58, Baptist Seminary, Ogbomosho, 1959-61, University of Ibadan,
1964-68.
Career: Pastor, First Baptist Church, Port Harcourt, 1963-65 and since 1968, principal, Baptist
High School, Port Harcourt, 1974-75, chairman, Rivers State Scholarship Board, 1975-79,
principal, Enitonna High School, Port Harcourt.
Hobbies: Fishing, farming
Address: 1 Harold Wilson Drive, PO Box 680, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Name: GEORGE, Tamunoigbeinbia Nathan

Profession: Accountant, banker.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: FCA, FCCA, ACIS.
Home Town: Okrika.
Education: Okrika Boys School, 1954-62; Adewuyi Commercial College, Lagos, 1971-75;
South-West London College, London, 1978; National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies,
Kuru, Jos.
Career: Accounts Super-visor, Niger Pools Company Lagos, 1965-71; Credit Controller, WJ,
Simms and Company Limited, London, 1974; Accountant/Senior Auditor, Rowley Pemberton
Roberts and Company, London, 1976-77; Manager, Price Waterhouse and Company, Lagos,
1977-79; Practicing Accountant, Tamuno George and Company, Lagos, 1979-80; Assistant
General Manager, African Continental Bank Limited, 1980-88; Executive Director, Banking
Operations, ACB, Lagos, 1988; associate, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators;
associate, Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants, 1975.
fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, since 1980; National Institute for Policy
and Strategic Studies, 1978
Hobbies: Swimming, reading
Address: 4B ldowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Telephone: 01-660141, 01-613509.
Name: GEORGE, Una Inwek

Profession: Accountant, academic
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, MBA, Ph.D.
Home Town: Oruk Anam
Education: Qua Iboe Church School, Ikot Edong, Abak, 1952; University of Southern
California, 1971-74; Pepperdine University, 1974-75; University of Southern California, 1976-
80.
Career: Accounts Clerk, United Africa Company Ltd. 1958-59; Assistant ce. Accounts, Federal
Ministry of Finance, Lagos, 1959-64; Trainee, Accountant, Parnell Fixpatrick and Company,
Lagos, 1965-66; Business Manager, General Hospital, Ikoto Okoro, 1967-69; Ac-countant I,
South Eastern State Marketing Board, Calabar, 1969-71; Credit Supervisor, May Company,
1972-74; Cashier, Bank of America, Los Angeles, 1971-74; Financial Co-ordinator, (LEEP
Programmes), Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, 1975-76; gm/Partner, Geotonia International,
1977-80; Deputy Director Finance and Supplies, Akwa Ibom State Water Corporation, 1981-89;
Auditor-General, Local Govern-ments, Uyo, 1990-95; Lecturer, Department of Accounting,
University of Uyo, 1995-99; Head of Department, 1996-97; Director Assurance Bank, Lagos,
since 1991
Institutional Membership: Member Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Hobbies: Squash, cycling, tennis.
Address: Qua Iboe Church, No. 2, Abak Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Name: GHIDE, Abubakar Sadiq

Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc (Hons), MPA
Home Town: Wala, Gwoza
Education: Warabe Primary School, 1955-56, Central Primary School, Gwoza, 1957-58, Senior
Primary School, Gwoza, 1959-61, Government College, Keffi, 1962-66, Abdul Aziz Memorial
College, Okene, 1967-68, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1969-72, University of Ife, Ile-Ife.
Career: Assistant secretary, Military Governor's Office, Maiduguri, 1972, assistant district
officer, Muri Division, 1973, administrative secretary/editor, Albishir newspaper, Ministry of
Information and Social Welfare, Maiduguri, later assistant secretary (Political), Military
Governor's Office, Maiduguri, until 1978, assistant registrar (Personnel), University of
Maiduguri, 1978, deputy registrar, University of Maiduguri, 1983-84, appointed commissioner
for Education, Borno State, 1984.
Institutional Membership: University of Maiduguri Central Committee on Mosque, vice-
president, University of Maiduguri Chapter of Association of Nigerian Universities Professional
Administrators, representative of University of Maiduguri, Governing Council of Borno State
College of Basic Studies.
Hobbies: gardening, floriculture, scrabble, reading.
Address: Ministry of Education, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Name: GIDADO, Alhaji Shehu

Profession: Nigerian Islamic scholar.
Home Town: Kano.
State of Origin: Kano State.
Education: Various Quaranic and Islamic Schools, Kano Judicial School, 1928.
Career: Teacher, Kano Judicial School, 1934, principal, 1957, adviser, Moslem Court of
Appeal, Northern Region, 1958, appointed court adviser, Emir's Palace, Kano, 1960, also
member, Emir of Kano's Council. 1971; Wazirin Kano, 1971; Officer, Order of the Federal
Republic.
Address: 60 Tudun Wazirchi, Kano, Kano State.
Name: GIMBA, Abubakar

Profession: Economist, administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.A.
Date (& Place) of Birth: March 10, 1952.
Home Town: Nasarawa.
Education: Gulu Junior Primary School; 1959-62; Lapal Senior Primary School, 1963-64;
Government College, Keffi; School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-71;
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-74; University of Cincinati, Ohio, USA, 1976-77.
Career: Planning Officer, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Niger State, 1975-
76; Economic Planner, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Niger State; Chief
Planning Officer, 1977-79; director Planning, Governor's Office, Niger State, 1979-80;
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Development, Niger State, 1981-83; Department of
Planning and Budget, Office of the Military Governor, Niger State, 1983-84; Ministry of
Finance, Niger State, 1984-87; Cabinet Office, Niger State, 1987; Governing Council, Niger
State College of Education, Minna, Governing Council, Zungeru College of Advanced Studies,
Board of Directors, Bank of the North Limited; chairman Steering Committee, Niger Printing
and Publishing Company Limited, publishers of Weekly Newsline newspaper; member Board of
Governors, School of Agriculture, Mokwa; president: Association of Nigerian Authors; retired
from the service of Niger State, March 1987; Executive Director Management Services, Union
Bank of Nigeria Limited, 1988.
Recognition & Achievements: Trial of Sacrifice, Delta Publications, Enugu, 1985; Witnesses
To Tears, Delta Publications, Enugu, 1987; Once Upon a Reed, Nayee publishing Company
Lagos, 1999; Innocent Victims, Delta Publications, Enugu, 1988, This Land of Ours, Delta
Publications Ltd, Enugu, 2001.
Hobbies: Squash, writing
Name: GIMBA, Alhaji Tike Bajoga

Profession: Nigerian businessman, politician.
Home Town: Bajoga.
State of Origin: Bauchi State.
Education: Central Primary School, Bajoga.
Career: local authority scribe, 1954-60, politician, 1960-66, in business, 1966-79, elected
member, Bauchi State House of Assembly, 1979-83; publicity secretary, Northern Elements
Progressive Union, Bauchi Province, 1960-66.
Institutional Membership: People's Redemption Party (PRP), 1978-83, former publicity
secretary, PRP, Bauchi State Branch, Gimba of Bajoga;
Hobbies: Music, travelling, letter writing.
Address: Bajoga, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Name: GIWA-OSAGIE, Prof Osato Onasere Frank

Profession: Nigerian obstetrician and gynaecologist.
Academic & Professional Qualification: BA, MSc, MB, BCh.
Home Town: Lagos
Education: King's College, Lagos, Nigeria, 1959-65, Clare College, Cambridge University, UK,
1966-69, King's College Hospital Medical School, UK, 1969-72, 1973-75, 1976-78, Leeds
University, Leeds, UK, 1975-76.
Career: Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital Medical School,
London, UK, 1977-78, senior registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital (LUTH), 1978-80, appointed consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist,
LUTH in 1980, associate professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos, 1986-
87, appointed professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos, 1987; Royal
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, 1977, American Fertility Society, 1980;
participant: Infertility Training Course, Harvard Medical School, USA, 1980, In-Vitro
Fertilization Course, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 1983
Recognition & Achievements: honorary Master of Arts, University of Cambridge, UK, 1973;
publications: numerous articles in learned journals and many published and unpublished poems.
Hobbies: travelling, poetry, writing, reading
Telephone: (01) 801500.
Name: GIREI, SenatorAbubakar Halilu

Profession: Quantity surveyor, businessman and politician.
Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA.
State of Origin: Adamawa.
Career: Private business; elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing
Adamawa Central Senatorial District on Peoples Democratic Party platform, since 1999.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling and music.
Name: GIWA, Dele

Profession: Journalist.
Home Town: Ile-Ife.
State of Origin: Osun State.
Murdered: October 19, 1986 through a parcel bomb on his breakfast table. Affable and brilliant,
he worked his way up from abject poverty through a combination of hardwork and luck.
Education: Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife.
Career: Worked briefly with Barclays Bank (now Union Bank) and the Nigerian Broadcasting
Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN). He later left for the United
States. He did odd jobs washing dishes and driving taxis to see him through Brooklyn College,
New York, where he earned a Bachelor degree in Englis He later got his masters degree in Public
Communication at Fordham University, also in New York. He was hired by the highly respected
New York Times as a news staff in 1974. He retained that job until 1979 when he was persuaded
to come back to Nigeria. He returned to join the Daily Times as features editor. He created Page
7 where he wrote breezy, innovative, resourceful and sometimes personalised column - Parallax
Snapermanent secretary He left the Daily Times to edit The Sunday Concord in 1980; he was
there until 1984 when he left in the company of Ray Ekpu, Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese
to establish Newswatchairman He was the Chief Executive and editor-in-chief.
Name: GIWA, Hakeem Oladapo

Profession: Lawyer, politician.
Home Town: Lagos.
State of Origin: Lagos.
Education: Bethel Primary School; Trinity Primary School, Freetown Sierra Leone; Methodist
Boys High School; St. Edward Secondary School, Freetown; Fourah Bay College, Kiev State
University Russia; Morris Theresa School of Languages-Russia.
Career: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1970-80; Private Legal Practice since, 1980; Unity Party
of Nigeria, Social Democratic Party; United Nigeria Congress Party; All Peoples Party, Peoples
Democratic Party and Alliance for Democracy.
Hobbies: Community service; music
Name: GIWA, Chief (Dr) Rufus Foluso

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, FCMA, FCIS, FCA,ICSA.
Home Town: Okeagbe Akoko.
State of Origin: Ondo.
Education: St. George's Primary School, Okeagbe-Akoko, 1948-54; L.A Modern Schools,
Ishua, 1956-1957;Jubilee Anglican Modern School, Ikare, 1958; Divisional Teachers Training
College, 1959-60; University of Lagos, 1963-66; Northwestern University, Evanston, USA,
1987.
Career: Teacher, Local Authority School, Ilepo, Ikare Akoko, 1961-s 1963; Warehouse/Stores
Manager, Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited, August 1966-67; Commercial Accoun-tant, 1967-68;
Computer Services Manager, 1968-69; Marketing Accountant, 1969-70; Senior Accountant,
Financial Department, 1970-73; Deputy Chief Accountant, 1973-74; Chief Accountant, 1974-77;
Financial Controller, 1978-79; Commercial director 1979-82; Commercial Officer, Overseas
Committee/Financial Group, Unilever PLC, London, 1982-84; Corporate Affairs/Personnel
director Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited, 1984-87; ch/Managing Director, Lever Brothers
Nigeria Plc, 1987-97; Vision 2010; 1998;Ondo State Investment (Holding) Company Limited,
1986-87, RFC Group , Frenchies Ltd Lagos, Banque International Du Benin (BIBE) A Cotonou
Republic of Benin based Bank, Kagaba Nigeria Ltd, since 1993, Gafo Brothers Nigeria Ltd,
1993,Foluso Properties Limited, since 1993, Folu Securities & Finance ltd, since 2000,Nigeria
Industrial Complex, Amalgamation , Maiduguri, 1998, Nigerian Yeast Company, Yola, 1998-
2000; Ogun State University Advisory Council, since March 1988, Rufcon Nigeria Ltd, since
2000; University of Lagos Enterprises Management Board, since April 1988, Council.
Institutional Membership: Nigerian Institute of Management, since 1986,Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria. Geographical Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of food Science and
Technology, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Grand Commander of the Order of
Dominica (GCOD); director Industrial Technology, Honouris Causa, University of Technology ,
Akure; fellow Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, 1971; Chartered Institute of
Secretaries and Administrators, 1973,Institute, of chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Nigerian
Institute of Management, Institute of Directors ,Institute of Corporate Administration; Executive
v-African Business Round Table (ABR) inm:/chairman Club 15, Okeagbe, 1973; secretary,
Akoko Development Group, 1978-82; president: University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos
State Branch, 1984-88; national president: University of Lagos Alumni Association, since 1988.
The Aro of Afa, Okeagbe,Gbobaniyi of Ilasa- Ekiit, Ekiti State, 1987;Otunba Akoko Asiwaju of
akoko Land , 1997, Aare Atayese of Okeagbe , 1997; Jagunmolu Babalaje of Ibadanland, 1991;
Amuagun of Ikole, 1992; Maiyegun of Ikaram- Akoko, 1997;Alatunse of St Thomas Anglican,
Erusu -Akoko, Aare Atayese of Okeagbeland; Baba Ijo, St. Georges Church, Okeagbe
Recognition & Achievements: Publ: Thoughts On Nigerian Economy - An Industrialists
Perspective; Ikoyi Club, Metropolitan Club, life president: Club 15, Oke-Agbe, Akoko Ondo
State Roll of Honour Award, 1990, University of Lagos Gold Award, Recipient, First Ondo State
Business Community Award, Recipient , Man of Achievement Award, 1994; Recipient Award
for Excellence, The Nigerian Institute of Physics; Recipient Ondo State Merit Award; Business
Merit award; Award for Excellence, National Union of Akoko Students; recipient award for
Excellence, Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry , Mines & Agriculture, Distinguished Chief
Executive Award; Recipient Ganagan Achievers Award, Ll.D Honoris Causa, Edo State
University, Ekpoma 1997, Honoris Causa University of Lagos.
Hobbies: Table tennis, badminton, writing, photography, reading, ayo game, listening to music
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:rfgng@aol.com"rfgng@aol.com
Address: Plot 53, Sir Tony Eromosele Street, Park view Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Telephone: 01- 2692477, 2692896,2690716,2692957.
Name: GIWA, Senator Florence Ita

Profession: Businesswoman, politician
Education: Kilburn Polytechnic, London, UK.
Career: Private business; member Federal House of Representatives, 1992-93; delegate,
Constitutional Conference, 1994-95; Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Cross
River South Senatorial Constituency, 1999-03; Presidential Adviser, National Assembly Matters,
2003-2008.
Hobbies: Cooking, reading; music.
Address: 75, Egerton Street, Calabar, Cross River State.
Telephone: 087-221358, 01-587886.
Name: GIWA-AMU, Theodora Anwuli

Academic & Professional Qualification: NCE.
Home Town: Asaba,Oshimili LGA
Education: Convent Primary School, Asaba, 1952-58; Mary Mount College, 1959-64;
University of Lagos; University of Buckingham, UK.
Career: Clerical Officer, Ministry of Transport and Industry, 1964-65; Midwest Marketing
Board; member Bendel State Teaching Service Commission, 1979-83; Director Oshimili
Community Bank, Asaba; Asaba Hilton Hotels; Managing Director Blaze Nigeria Ltd
Recognition & Achievements: commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,
Delta State since, 1999; NUGA Silver Medal Swimming, 1971; Enyidiorama of Asaba, Ezejiofor
of Issele-Uku; Omehora of Issele-Azogba; National Council of Women Societies.
Hobbies: Cooking, swimming, advising couples.
Name: GIWAH, Rafiu Ayinde

Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA, ACCA, FCCA, MBA.
Home Town: Accra.
State of Origin: Ghana.
Education: Gray Memorial Primary School, 1956-61; Accra Academy, 1963-68; London School
of Accountancy, London, 1976-80; University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 1991-93.
Career: Management Accounts assistant, General Electric Company, London, UK, 1977-79;
Senior Accountant, Prestige Accounting Service, London, UK, 1981-82; Chief Accountant,
Home Construction & Dredging, Ilorin, Kwara State, 1983-84; Audit manager, Lanre Aremu
Associates (chartered accountants), Lagos, 1984-86; Audit Review manager, Otunola Adebayo
& Company (Chartered Accountants), Ilorin, 1984-86; Principal Accountant, Head, Accounts
Department, Kwara Paper Converters Limited, Erinile; Managing Partner/Management
Consultant, Ayinde Giwah & Company, Ilorin, since 1990
Institutional Membership: f: Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, UK, 1982,
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1982; member Chartered Institute of Taxation,
Nigeria, 1990, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, 1992.
Hobbies: Reading
Address: 5, Kamal-Deen Street, Omada, P.O. Box 2832, Ilorin.
Name: GIWA-OSAGIE, Alhaji Victor Rilwan Oghogho

Academic & Professional Qualification: FCA.
Home Town: Benin City.
Education: St. Luke's School, Sapele, 1945-53; King's College, Lagos, 1954-59
Career: Articled Clerk, Grant Thornton (Chartered Accountants), Eldon Lodge, Eldon Place,
Bradford, Yorkshire, UK, 1960-66; senior Auditor, Messrs Peat, Marwick, Cassleton Elliot and
Company (Chartered Accountants), 1966-72; Partner, Messrs. Onwufuju, Giwa-Osagie &
Company (Chartered Accountants), 1972-96; Senior Partner/Chief Executive, Giwa-Osagie &
Company (Chartered Accountants), since 1996; director Oaun-Osun River Basin Development
Authority, 1987-89; Nigerian Mining Corporation, Jos, 1991-93; chairman Mamro Mineral
Resources Limited, 1992; member Bendel State now Edo and Delta States Task Force on
Privatisation and Commercialisation, 1991-92; Federal Government Study Group on Indirect
Tax, 1991; chairman Edo State Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation,
1992-93; associate, Institute of Taxation, England, 1965
Institutional Membership: fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales,
1976; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 1976; member DFK International (an
independent world-wide accounting group), Mogaji II Benin Muslims, 1983. Benin Club, Benin,
Edo State, office: Messrs. Giwa-Osagie & Company, 75, Akpakpava Street, P.O. Box 16, Benin
City, .
Address: 15, Maria Goretti Street, off Upper Sakponba Road, Benin City.
Telephone: 052-252929, 250037.
Name: GIWA-OSAGIE, Professor Osato Onasere Frank

Profession: Obstetrician and gynaecologist.
Academic & Professional Qualification: OON, B.A.M.A, M.Sc, MB, BCHIR. FRCOG,
FWACS, FICS.
Education: Banham Memorial School, Port Harcourt, 1954; Mrs. Kuti's Class, Abeokuta, 1955;
St. Michael's School, Kaduna, 1955; Christ Church Cathedral School, Lagos, 1958; King's
College, Lagos, 1959-65; Clare College, Cambridge University, 1966-69; King's College,
Hospital Medical School, 1969-72, 1973-75, 1976-78; Leeds University, Leeds, UK, 1975-76.
Career: Adrian Stokes Research Fellow in Endocrinology, 1975-76; Lecturer, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, King's College Hospital Medical School, London, 1977-78; senior Registrar in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, 1978-80; Consultant
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, since 1980; Lecturer in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos, 1980-81; senior Lecturer, University of
Lagos, 1981-86; assistant professor Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos, 1986-87;
prof/head: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos, since 1987;; co-pioneer of Human
in Vitro Fertilzation (IVF) in West Africa, Central and East Africa, 1984; president Nigerian
Fertility Society; West Africa College of Surgeons; chairman Howzat Foundation for Cricket;
C.O.P.E; Care Organisation Public Enlightenment; Participant: Infertility Training Course,
Harvard Medical School, USA, 1980; In-Vitro Fertilization Course, Monash University,
Melbourne, Australia, 1983, ch/director Research Omni Medical Centre Advanced Fertility
Clinic, Foundation chairman. National Hospital, Abuja; Installed, 22nd President of College of
Surgeons, January 2003; Officer of the Order of the Niger, 2004. Honorary Masters of Arts
Degree (M.A), University of Cambridge, UK, 1973. Chevalorde Lorder National du Lion (col)
Senegal, 1997.
Institutional Membership: Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologsts,
England, since 1977, Royal Society of Medicine, since 1978; American Fertility Society, since
1980; Fellow, West African College of Surgeons, 1982; member Fertility Society of Australia,
since" 1983; Council member African Fertility Society, since 1985.
Hobbies: Sports, reading, writing, poetry, travelling, languages.
Name: GOBIR, Ahmed Ladan

Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, MBA
Date (& Place) of Birth: July 10, 1963.
Education: Ansaurdeen, Jos, 1969-74; St. Michael Primary School, Kaduna; Government High
School; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975-80; 1981-84.
Career: Administrative Officer, Ajaokuta Steel, 1985; Personal assistant to ceo: 1989;
Manager, Industrial Relations, Cotton and Agric Processors Ltd, Zaria, 1990; Company
Secretary/assistant general manager 1997-99; commissioner Commerce, Industry and
Cooperatives, Kwara State, 1999-2003; general manager Crittal Hope
Institutional Membership: mem Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration, London.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling and sports
Telephone: 031(036) 22314.
Name: GOBIR, Engineer Ibrahim Abdullahi

Profession: Engineer.
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.Sc, M.Eng, M.E, FIEE, FNSE, MNIM.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 1, 1953, Sabon-Birni.
Home Town: Sabon-Birni
Education: Sabon-Birni Primary School, 1961-65; Kotorkoshi Senior Pri_mary School 1966-67;
Government Secondary School, Birnin Kebbi, 1968-72; Ohio Institute of Technology, USA
1977-79; University of Detriot , USA 1982-84.
Career: Assistant Technical Officer (Telegraphs), 1973-76; Principal engr./Head of Transmitters
NTA, Sokoto 1982-87; senior engr/Head of Instrumentation, 1987-88; Principal Engineer 1989-
90; assistant Chief Engineer 1990-91; Chief Engineer 1991-92; a general manager Engineering,
1992-94; General manager Technical, 1994-96; general manager Operations, 1996-99; Managing
Director/CEO since May, 19, 1999; Member/Fellow, Nigerian Society of engrs.
Institutional Membership: Institution of Electrical Engineer 's, since 1994; member Nigeria
Institute of Management; Chartered Engineer.
Recognition & Achievements: Nigerian Society of Engineers merit award 1995; Sokoto
Branch of NSE merit award, 1998.Sokoto State Productivity merit award for Innovation 1992;
Publ:Presented seven papers; Fives and Horse racing;
Hobbies: Horse racing, fives
Address: 198 Illo Road, Sokoto
Telephone: 060-235364, 234769
Name: GOBIR, Garba Abubakar

Profession: Nigerian diplomat, administrator.
Home Town: Ilorin.
State of Origin: Kwara State.
Education: Ilorin Middle School, Katsina Training College, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
University of Aberystwyth, Wales
Career: teacher, Ilorin, 1953-58, assistant secretary, Northern Region Civil Service, 1960,
recruitment officer, Northern Nigeria Agents General Office, London, 1965-67, external affairs
officer, Nigerian High Commission, London, later director, Economics Department, Ministry of
External Affairs, Lagos, 1967-73, ambassador to Togo, 1967, later high commissioner to India,
ambassador to Sweden until 1981, director, Americas and Caribbean Department, Ministry of
External Affairs, 1983, permanent secretary, Ministry of Mines, Power and Steel, 1983-86,
appointed permanent secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, 1986.
Address: 8 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Name: GOBUM, Hon. Josuah Binuwai
Home Town: Kanke
Career: Member House of Representatives for Pankshin/ Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency
on platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since 1999
Hobbies: Music, reading, travelling.
Name: GODAL, Hon. Lawali Ibrahim Nasarawa

Academic & Professional Qualification: NCE.
Date (& Place) of Birth: January 1962
Education: College of Education, Sokoto.
Career: Private Business; member House of Representatives for Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji
Federal Constituency on the Platform of All Peoples Party, since 1999.
Name: GODFREY, Chief Uchenna Porbeni

Profession: Businessman, philanthropist.
Date (& Place) of Birth: December 25, 1966, Itunta Ibere.
Home Town: Ibere.
Education: Itunta Community School, 1973-79; Peace Secondary School, 1981-87.
Career: Apprentice, Sales of Textiles Materials, 1987-88; Repairs and Sales of Generators,
1988-90; founder/chairman Godfrey-U Techairman Co. Ltd., since 1989; Gonic Investment &
Industrial Co. Ltd., since 1995.
Institutional Membership: Pioneer president, Itunta Development Union, 1989-2001;
Recognition & Achievements: Instrumental to the electrification of Itunta Ibere Community;
Championed reclaiming the community land from a neighboring community in the Court of law
in the judgement delivered at Umuahia Court, 2005; Promoted the development of football by
financing and donating a trophy for annual football competition. Assisted in training people in
various trades and sending them abroad. Given about ten people from Itunta Ibere Community
Scholarship up to Secondary School level, since 1990; Certificate of recognition for excellent
performance as the pioneer National President of Itunta Development Union, by Itunta
Community, 2002; Nwachina Emere, 2003
Hobbies: Football, wrestling
Telephone: 08023404472, 0806364818
Name: GODOWOLI, Alhaji Ahmed Haruna

Profession: Nigerian agronomist, administrator
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc(Hons), MA.
Home Town: Godowoli
Education: Central Primary School, Potiskum, 1960-66, Government Secondary School,
Bauchi, 1967-72, School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1972-73, Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria, 1973-76, University of Reading, England, 1982
Career: Agriculture officer, Pest Control Unit, Borno State Public Service, 1977-78, area leaf
manager, Nigerian Tobacco Company Limited, Sokoto, 1978-80, assistant lecturer, Department
of Agriculture, University of Maiduguri, 1980, head, Department of Agriculture, Ramat
Polytechnic, Maiduguri, 1980-82, deputy rector, Ramat Polytechnic, 1982-84, commissioner for
Commerce and Industry, Borno State, 1984-85, appointed commissioner for Health, Borno State,
March 1985
Hobbies: Sports, reading, gardening.
Name: GOFVVEN, Hauwa S

Profession: Servant administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, civil
Education: Native Authority Primary School, Zuru, 1952-54; Provincial Girls' School,
Kontagora, 1955-58; Queen Elizabeth's School, 1965-66; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1967-
70.
Career: Library Clerk, National Library of Nigeria, Lagos, 1967; assistant Secretary, Benue-
Plateau State, Governor's Office, 1970; Secretary Abandoned Property Committee, Jos, 1972-73;
Inspector, National Youth Service Corps, State Secretariat, 1974; assistant Secretary, 1974; PAS
Social Development, Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, 1975; acting
Secretary, Ministry of Health, 1976-77; Secretary Finance, Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning, 1977-79; Administrative Officer Grade III, 1979; acting Permanent Secretary, 1981,
Ministry of Education, 1982, Establishment Division, 1984, Ministry of Education, May 1985;
Ministry of Health, 1987; dg:, Administration and Policy, Cabinet Office, 1988, Ministry of
Works, Housing and Transport, September 1990, dg: Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport,
1991; Public Complaint Resident Commissioner, since 1997.
Institutional Membership: President: Plateau Women's Association, Jos, since 1980; executive
Hm: National Council of Women's Societies, Lagos, 1980-82; executive member Old Girls', of
Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin; patron, Debating Society, Baptist High School, Jos, 1981-83;
Secretary, Parents/Teachers' Association of Gindiri Girls' High School, 1980-82; executive, St.
Piran's Ladies fellowship, since 1979
Recognition & Achievements: Parochial Church Council, Jos, 1978-82; board Member,
National Museum Society, Jos, 1980-82; v-Joint Committee, Women Association, Plateau State,
1983-84.
Hobbies: voluntary work, particularly women field, cooking, reading, National Council of
Women Societies, answered to Worthy and Deserving mothers and members 1990. Public
Complaints Commission, Federal Secretariat, Jos, Plateau State.
Name: GOJE, Alhaji Senator Muhammad Danjuma

Profession: Politician, businessman B.Sc.
Home Town: Pindiga LGA Akko.
State of Origin: Gombe.
Education: Kashere Primary School, 1961-67; Bauchi Teachers's College, 1968-72; Ahmadu
Bello University, 1974-78.
Career: Administrative Officer, Bauchi State Government, 1979-81; Secretary, Local
Government, 1981-83; Head of Administration, National Institute for Medical Research, Yaba,
1984-89; ch/ceo, Zaria Nigeria Ltd, and Mudango Computers Ltd, 1989-99; Senator, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, representing Gombe Central Senatorial District on Peoples Democratic
Party platform, 1999; Minister of State for Power and Steel, 1999; Executive Governor, Gombe
State, since 2003.
Recognition & Achievements: Governor of the Year, Thisday 10th Anniversary Award, 2004;
Sarkin Yakut Gombe.
Hobbies: Travelling, music
Name: GOMAS, Ezekiel

Profession: Administrator.
Academic & Professional Qualification: B.A, M.Sc, MBA.
Education: University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K; University of Minnesota, International
Centre for Advanced Technical and vocational Training, Italy.
Career: Teacher, Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State; Land Officer, Department of
Lands and Survey, Governor's office, Plateau State; assistant Operations Officer, Nigerian
Agricultural Co-operative Bank, Kaduna, 1982-86; Assistant Registrar, WAEC, Lagos, 1986;
Commercial Controller, Plateau State Supplies and distribution Company Limited, Jos; senior
New Nigeria Development Company Limited, 1988; Deputy General manager, Business
Development; Managing Director/CEO Plateau Investment Property Development Company,
Jos; Agribusiness Development Unit, IFC/World Bank, Washington DC, 1999; Secretary to State
Government, Plateau State, since 1999 and Director Hill Station Hotel, Jos International
Breweries, Neoco Limited, NEM Insurance, Sterling Civil Engineering and many others.
Institutional Membership: Fellow, Hubert Humphrey Programme. Polo Club, Gold and Base
Club, Rayfield Gold Club.
Hobbies: computers, reading, golf, jogging.
Name: GOMBE, Dahiru Jibir

Home Town: Gombe
Education: Central Primary School, Gombe, 1953-56, Senior Primary School, Gombe, 1957-59,
Provincial Secondary School, Bauchi, 1960-64, School of Agriculture, Samaru, Zaria, 1965,
Lincoln University, Missouri, USA, 1965-69
Career: Agricultural officer, Adamawa Division, 1969-71, acting provincial agricultural officer,
Bauchi Province, 1971-72, provincial agricultural officer, Adamawa Province, 1973-75, planning
officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Maiduguri, 1975-76, planning officer, Ministry of
Natural Resources, Bauchi, 1976-77, deputy chief agricultural officer, Ministry of Natural
Resources, Bauchi, 1978-79, chief agricultural officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Produce
Inspection, Bauchi State, 1980-81, director of Training, Bauchi State Agricultural Development
Project, 1982-83, deputy programme manager, Bauchi State Agricultural Development Project,
1983-84, commissioner for Information, Social Welfare, Youth, Sports and Culture, Bauchi
State, 1984-85, appointed commissioner for Local Government, Bauchi State, 1985.
Address: Ministry of Local Government, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Name: GOMES, Georgina Ayoka

Profession: Staff nurse, staff midwife
Education: Bromley Hospital, Kent, England, 1955-58; Thorpe Coombe Maternity, London,
E.W., 1958-59; Lady Rayleigh Taining School, Leytonstone, 1959-6/); Liverpool Maternity
Hospital, Liverpool England, 1964-66; University of Chicago, Ilinois, U.S.A., 1970; Gimpa,
Ghana, 1979.
Career: Staff Midwife, Premature Ward Weir Maternity, 1960; Relief Nursing Sister, General
Hospital Ogbomoso, Oyo, Okitipupa, 1961-63; Research Assistant, Institute of Child Health,
University of Ibadan, 1963; Staff Midwife, Operating Theatre, Liverpool Maternity, 1964;
Midwifery Sister, Lying in Ward Liverpool Maternity, 1965-66; Sole Tutor /Matron, Oba
Ademola Maternity Hospital, 1966-76; Principal, Chief Midwife Tutor Maternity Hospital,
1976-84; Establishment of Family Planning, Ogun State, 1978-84; State Secretary, Planned
Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, 1985-89.
Institutional Membership: Board member Ogun State University Teaching Hospital; president
Ogun State Women Education Committee; publicity secretary
Recognition & Achievements: Ogun State National Council of Women Society; Treasurer,
Save the Children Association; member Young Women Christian Association, Planned
Parenthood Federation of Nigeria; Foundation fellow, West African College of Nursing, 1981.
Address: Bishop J.S. Adeniyi Street, Onikolobo, Abeokuta.
Name: GOMWALK, Joseph Deshi

Profession: Police officer.
Date (& Place) of Birth: April 13, 1935,
Home Town: Amper,
State of Origin: Pankshin.
Education: He attended the Sudan United Mission (SUM) School in Amper, moved to the same
Sudan United Mission School at Gindiri; enrolled at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, Zaria between 1956 and 1958. His quest for education further took him to the
University College, Ibadan, where he read Zoology.
Career: Research officer at the Kaduna Veterinary School for only three months before he was
transferred to the Northern Nigerian Administrative Service, in Mambilla; he pioneered the
construction of the escarpment road to the Mambilla Plateau. In February 1966, he joined the
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and soon rose to the position of Chief Superintendent. In May 1967,
he was appointed Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State; he was retired after General
Yakubu Gowon's government in which he served was toppled in 1975. An enquiry that followed
the fall of the Gowon regime indicted him together with his family. This earned him a dismissal
from the police. He was further implicated in the coup attempt in which General Murtala
Muhammed, the head of state was assassinated. He was publicly executed by firing squad.
Name: GOMWALK, Professor Nenfort Edward

Profession: Microbiologist.
Home Town: Pankshin.
Education: Boys Secondary School, Gindiri, 1961-67; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1968-
71; University of Manitoba, Canada, 1972-74; University of Reading, England, 1977-81
Career: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971-80; senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, 1980-85; Reader, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1985; professor Head of
Department, Medical Microbiology, University of Lagos, 1988; commissioner for Education,
Plateau State, 1989
Institutional Membership: member Institute of Biology, UK; Society for General
Microbiology.
Hobbies: Gardening.
Address: Ahmed Talib Road, Aviation Quarters, Zaria, Kaduna State.
Name: GOMWALK, Professor Umaru Dechi

Profession: Nigerian chemist.
Academic & Professional Qualification: BSc, PhD.
Home Town: Amper,
State of Origin: Plateau State.
Education: Gindiri Secondary School, 1957, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology,
Zaria, 1960, University College, Ibadan, 1964, University of Strathclyde, Scotland, 1968.
Career: Professor and head, Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1977-
79, dean, Faculty of Science, 1979-80, appointed vice-chancellor, Federal University of
Technology, Owerri, 1980.
Hobbies: mountaineering, table tennis.
Name: GONI, Alhaji Mohammed

Date (& Place) of Birth: December 1942.
Home Town: Kareto,
State of Origin: Bomo.
Education: Damasak, Borno State, 1947-52; Maiduguri, Bomo State, 1955-56; Provincial
Secondary School, 1956-61, Rumfa College, 1962-63; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-
67.
Career: Divisional Officer, 1967-71; general manager, North East Line, 1971-75; Deputy
Permanent Secretary, former North Eastern State, 1975-77; Company Secretary and
Administration Manager, National Supply Company, 1977-79; Executive Civilian Governor,
Borno State, 1979-83; member Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs, since 1970. National Executive member, Great Nigerian People's Party,
(GNPP) 1979-82; chairman Unity Party of Nigeria, Borno State (UPN), 1983; member executive
ex-officio, Social Democratic Party, 1992/93. Rotary Club, since 1979; former president: Lake
Chad Club, 1971.
Hobbies: Reading, horse riding, trekking
Address: 1, Birmah Road, GRA, Maiduguri, Bomo State.
Name: GORA, Muhtan Abdulrazaq

Academic & Professional Qualification: MBA.
Home Town: Dalu.
Education: Bayero University, Kano.
Career: Business, chairman Dalu local government council, Kano, 1991-93; member House of
Representatives for Dalu federal constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, since
1999.
Hobbies: Sports, music, reading.
Name: GORGORAM, Alhaji Zarma

Profession: Agriculturist, administrator, businessman.
Academic & Professional Qualification: MFR.
Home Town: Yobe
Education: Gorgoram Elementary School, 1936; Borno Middle School, 1940-46; Gomaru
College of Agriculture, 1946-52, 1959-60; Cornell University, New York, 1962-63; University
of Illinois, USA, 1962-63.
Career: Agricultural assistant, Numan Division, 1952; Agricultural Superintendent, Fika
Division, 1960; Agricultural Officer, Borno Division, 1963; Provincial Agricultural Officer,
Borno Division, 1966; Chief Agricultural Officer, North Eastern State, 1972; commissioner Civil
Service Commission, Borno State, 1975; National Planning Commission, 1983, for Local
Government, Borno State, 1984; Federal Civil Service Commission, 1985; Secretary for
Establishment and Management Services; chairman Bade Development Association; Honourable
Secretary for Establishment and Management Services, 1993; member Land Use Panel/
Technical Committee of Agriculture, Chad Basin Commission Member of the Federal Republic,
2001
Hobbies: Reading, game hunt
Address: Gorgoram, Yobe State.
Name: GOWON, General (Dr.) Yakubu (rtd.)

Profession: Elder statesman, former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed
Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, businessman
Academic & Professional Qualification: GCFR, OFR, Cose, psc, jssc, BA, Ph.D
Home Town: Garam
Education: St. Bartholomew's School (C.M.S) Wusasa, Zana, 1939-49; Government College
(now Barewa College), Zaria, 1950-53; enlisted into the Nigerian Army and trained in Officer
Cadet Training School, Teshie, Ghana, 1954; Eaton Hall, Officer Cadet School, Chester,
England, 1955; Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, England, 1955-56; Young Officers'
Training Schools, Hythe and Warminster, England, January- June 1957; Staff College,
Comberley, England, 1962; Joint Service Staff College, Latimer, England, 1965; Warwick
University, Coventry, England, 1973-84.
Career: Platoon Commander, BN Mortar Officer, Company 2/IC; Acting Company
Commander, July 1957-60; Adjutant, Fourth Battalion, QONR, 1960-61 (first Indigenous Officer
to be so appointed); United Nation Peace-keeping Force, Congo, 1960-61; Major, 1962; Brigade
Major, United Nation Peace-keeping Forces, Luluabourg, Congo, January-June 1963;
Lieutenant-Colonel, 1963; Adjutant-General, Nigerian Army, 1963-1965; Chief of Staff,
Nigerian Army, January 1966; member Federal Executive Council and Supreme Military
Council, January-July 1966; Head of Federal Military Government and Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces, 1966-75; Major-General, 1967; General, 1971; conducted and in overall
charge of the Nigerian Civil War, 6 July, 1967-70; chairman Organisation of Africa Unity, 1973-
74; co-founder, ECOWAS (with General Eyadema of Togo and full cooperation of all the
leaders of West African countries), May 1975; deposed by military coup d'etat while in Kampala
attending the Organisation of African Unity summit meeting, July 29, 1975; exile in the United
Kingdom, 1975-81; returned to the country in 1983; president/chairman board of Trustees,
founder, The Yakubu Gowon Centre for Development Studies, Jos; co-ordinator, Nigeria Prays;
Associate Research professor, Centre for Development studies, University of Jos, Plateau State;
chairman Base Developments Limited, Kano, Kano State; Commonwealth Human Ecology
Foundation, London; Industrial and General Insurance Company Limited, National Oil Chemical
and Marketing Company, Sarafoam
Recognition & Achievements: Board of Patrons, Arewa Consultative Forum, presidential
aspirant, defunct Social Democratic Party; Aare Ajagunla Ife. Officer of the Federal Republic;
Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, 1996; fd: Highest national honours by Algeria,
Republic of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia,
Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo and Zaire
(Congo), Doctor of Laws, University of Ibadan; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of
Lagos; University of Ife; Doctor of Laws, Rivers State University for Science and Technology,
Port Harcourt; Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; D.GH, University of
Cambridge, England, June 1975; Doctor of Science, University of Benin, Edo State; Doctor of,

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Name: ABIOLA, Dr. Hamidat Doyinsola

Name: ABIOLA, Olugboyega Henry

Name: ABIOLA, Sulaiman Ajibola

Name: ABIOLA-CUDJ OE, Frederick Boladale

Name: ABIOLA-EDEWOR, Hon. Omolola

Name: ABIOLA-OSHODI, Dr. Tinuola Ajiun

Name: ABIONA, J oseph Adekola

Name: ABIOYE, Professor Ayinla Adewumi

Name: ABIRI, Professor J ohn Omoniyi Ola

Name: ABIRU, Alhaji Mubashir Akanbi Olatunji

Name: ABISOGUN-ALO, Olugbolahan

Name: ABISUGA, Christopher Akintunde

Name: ABOABA, Professor Folagbade Olajide

Name: ABOABA, Tayo

Name: ABOBA, Moses lnaolaji

Name: ABODERIN, Dr Akintola Adebayo

Name: ABODUNRIN, Hon. Gabriel Dele Oyewale

Name: ABOHO, Chief (Colonel) Ityokumba Benjamin

Name: ABOKI, Yusufu

Name: ABOLURIN, Dr. J ohn Ade Wale

Name: ABON, Rt Rev Nathaniel Adewale Taiwo

Name: ABORIBO, Richard Ovwigho

Name: ABOYADE, Professor (Mrs.) Beatrice Olabimpe

Name: ABRAHAM, Obong Udo Gabriel

Name: ABRAHAM, Paul

Name: ABU, Bala Dan

Name: ABU, J oel Ochimama

Name: ABUBAKAR, Abdulkadir

Name: ABUBAKAR, Abdulmumini

Name: ABUBAKAR, Ahmed Gana

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Abdul (Senior, )

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Adamu Gombe

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Atiku

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Ma'aji

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Mohammed

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir

Name: ABUBAK AR, Alhaji Mohammed Daudu

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Sani

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Umar Musa

Name: ABUBAKAR, Alhaji Yunusa

Name: ABUBAKAR, Aloma Mariam

Name: ABUBAKAR, Barr. Hamisu Yusuf

Name: ABUBAKAR, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi

Name: ABUBAKAR, Bashir

Name: ABUBAKAR, Engineer Rabiu Diori

Name: ABUBAKAR, General Abdulsalami

Name: ABUBAKAR, Halidu Ibrahim

Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Ibrahim Ganyama

Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Isa Sani

Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. J ustice Tijjani

Name: ABUBAKAR, Hon. Makwashi

Name: ABUBAKAR, Ibrahim Magaji

Name: ABUBAKAR, Jika

Name: ABUBAKAR, Mohammed Abdullahi

Name: ABUBAKAR, Professor Abubakar Sa'ad

Name: AWOSIKA, Keziah Anuoluwapo

Name: AWOSIKA, Dr Victor Oloyede