Photo of dr. Chuba Okadigbo.
Date
2023
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Fct, Abuja: National Library of Nigeria, Headquarters
Abstract
Portrait of Dr. Chuba Okadigbo.
Description
This is the portrait of Dr. Chuba Okadigbo.
Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo (17 December 1941 – 25 September 2003), was a Nigerian politician, philosopher, academic, writer and political scientist. He served as the 8th president of the Nigerian Senate from 1999 to 2000. Sometimes referred to as Oyi of Oyi in reference to his local government council area (Oyi), he held numerous political positions in the Nigeria government and was known to have opposed the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party, which was led by President Olusegun Obasanjo. 8th President of the Nigerian Senate In office 18 November 1999 – 8 August 2000
Senator for Anambra North In office 3 June 1999 – 3 June 2003 Born 17 December 1941 Asaba, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Delta State, Nigeria)
Died 25 September 2003 (aged 61) Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Political party
Social Democratic Party (1992–1993)
Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2002)
All Nigeria Peoples Party (2002–2003)