Asumoh Ete Ekukinam

Nigerian politician (born 1929)

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

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).

References

^ 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]}