Iboro Ekanem is a Nigerian politician. He served as a member representing Ini/Ikono Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Born in 1958, he hails from Akwa Ibom State. He was elected into the House of Assembly at the 2015 elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). [1] [2]
Norwegian Church Aid is a Norwegian humanitarian and ecumenical organization with headquarters in Oslo. It was traditionally affiliated with the state Church of Norway, but has over time developed into an independent organization. The main goal of NCA is to work together with people and organizations across the world to eradicate poverty and injustice.
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is a statutory body established by NDIC Act No. 16 of 2006 with exclusive mandate of administering the Deposit Insurance System (DIS) in Nigeria. As one of the components of the nation's financial safety-net arrangement, the NDIC has the responsibility of protecting depositors and guaranteeing the payment of insured sums when the license of a deposit-taking financial institution is revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)..
Government College Umuahia, or GCU, is an independent secondary school for boys located on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road in Umuahia, Nigeria.
Dr. Paul Agbai Ogwuma is a Nigerian banker who was Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria between 1993 and 1999 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha and his successor General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
The Federal University of Lafia formerly named Federal University, Lafia is a recently established university situated in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, this was done in 2010 by the Goodluck Jonathan administration as one of the nine new federal universities established in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.
NEXT was a newspaper in Nigeria, founded in 2009 by Dele Olojede, the first Nigerian winner of the Pulitzer Prize for International Journalism.
Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is a Nigerian architect, businesswoman and philanthropist. Born in Ibadan, she is the great-granddaughter of King James Ekpo Bassey of Cobham Town in Calabar, Nigeria.
The Nigerian Academy of Science is the official science academy of Nigeria. The academy of science was established on 18 January 1977, as an association of Nigeria's foremost scientists, but incorporated in 1986. It is the apex scientific organization in Nigeria. The Academy acts as a scientific advisor to the Federal Government of Nigeria, funds research fellowships, and scientific start-up companies. The Academy is governed by its council, which is chaired by the academy's president, according to a set of Statutes and Bye-laws. The members of council and the president are elected from, and by its Fellows. The basic members of the Academy are also elected by existing Fellows. There are currently 268 Fellows allowed to use the postnominal title FAS, with not more than 10 new Fellows appointed each year. The current president is Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, a professor of Parasitology. The Nigerian Academy of Science is Nigeria's national representative on such bodies as the International Science Council (ISC) – the umbrella body for all science associations and unions – and the Inter-Academy Partnership for Policy (IAP) – the umbrella body for all national science academies globally. The academy is also a member of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC).
Ekanem Ikpi Braide (OFR) is a Nigerian Parasitologist. She was a Vice-Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), Calabar, and pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Lafia. She is credited with a major contribution to the eradication of guinea worm in Nigeria. In 2020, she was made the first female President-elect of the Nigerian Academy of Science. Braide is Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Leprosy Mission (TLM) Nigeria. She is the Pro-Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Nigeria. She is the first female President of the Nigerian Academy of Science.
Carolyna Hutchings is a Scottish-Nigerian actress, film producer, interior designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She is known for her contributions to various fields, including the entertainment industry, construction, interior design, and the oil and gas sector.
Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok was the Chief of the Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force between 1996 and 1999.
Ja'afaru Mohammed is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as a member representing the Agwara/Borgu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Born on 1 February 1972, he hails from Niger State. He was first elected into the House of Assembly at the 2019 elections and re-elected in 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Joseph Ayodeji is a Nigerian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Apapa Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019. Prior to his tenure in the National House of Representatives, he was the Chairman of the Apapa local government area.
Joseph M. Gumbari is a Nigerian politician born in August 1957 in Kaduna. He represented the Kaura Federal Constituency in the 5th National Assembly from 2003 to 2007 and again from 2007 to 2011. He previously served in the State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2003 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Jos.
Abdulra'uf Tukur is a Nigerian politician born in April 1961. He served as the representative for the Kaura Federal Constituency in the 5th National Assembly from 1990 to 2003, and again from 2003 to 2007. He is affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and holds a Master's degree in Arts (Language) from Bayero University in Kano.
Inemesit Clement Jimbo is a Nigerian politician. He is currently serving as the member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives.
Usman Mani Nasarawa is a Nigerian politician from Katsina State. He represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. He was elected to the House of Representatives as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and served from 2003 to 2007.
Abdullahi Umar Faruk is a Nigerian politician from Kebbi State, born in March 1963. He served as a member of the National Assembly, representing the Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2007 and again in 2007 to 2011, as a member of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). He represented Toungo in the State House of Assembly in 2019.
Isaac Ruzama Jimba is a Nigerian politician from Kogi State, born in October 1948. He served as a member of the National Assembly, representing the Bassa/Dekina Federal Constituency from 1990 to 2003 and again in 2003 to 2007, as a member of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).