Asumoh Ete Ekukinam Explained

Asumoh Ete Ekukinam
Office:Minister of Finance
Term Start:1976
Term End:1977
Predecessor:Shehu Shagari
Successor:James Oluleye
Birth Date:1929
Birth Place:Akwa Ibom state
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Atlanta University
Wharton School of Finance
Profession:EconomistPublic Servant
Blank1:Awards

Asumoh Ete Ekukinam (born 1929) was a Nigerian politician who served as the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Nation's 2nd republic in 1976 and 1977.[1]

Early life

Ekukinam was born 1929 in Ikot Epene in Akwa Ibom State.

Education

Ekukinam attended Methodist College, Uzoakali. He received further degrees from Atlanta University and the Wharton School of Finance, both in the US.[2]

Career

Ekukinam was director of research at the Central Bank of Nigeria from 1966 to 1972, and later vice-chairman and chairman of the social economic council to the governor of Southeastern state.[3] Ekukinam was appointed the Minister of Finance replacing James Oluleye (1976–1977).

Notes and References

  1. Book: Azikiwe, Ifeoha. Nigeria, Echoes of a Century: 1914-1999. 24 September 2018. AuthorHouse. 278. 9781481729260 . Google Books.
  2. Web site: Ekukinam, Asumoh Ete . Nyankko. Osso. 30 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Ekukinam. Nigeria history.