Asumoh Ete Ekukinam
Asumoh Ete Ekukinam | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Shehu Shagari |
| Succeeded by | James Oluleye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1929 Akwa Ibom state |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Atlanta University Wharton School of Finance |
| Profession | Economist Public Servant |
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
[edit]Ekukinam was born 1929 in Ikot Epene in Akwa Ibom State.
Education
[edit]Ekukinam attended Methodist College, Uzoakali. He received further degrees from Atlanta University and the Wharton School of Finance, both in the US.[2]
Career
[edit]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).
References
[edit]- ^ Azikiwe, Ifeoha (24 September 2018). Nigeria, Echoes of a Century: 1914-1999. AuthorHouse. p. 278. ISBN 9781481729260 – via Google Books.
- ^ Osso, Nyankko (30 December 2018). "Ekukinam, Asumoh Ete".
- ^ "Ekukinam". Nigeria history.[permanent dead link]
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