Asumoh Ete Ekukinam | |
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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]
Ekukinam was born 1929 in Ikot Epene in Akwa Ibom State.
Ekukinam attended Methodist College,Uzoakali. He received further degrees from Atlanta University and the Wharton School of Finance,both in the US. [2]
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).
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