Ojo Maduekwe

Nigerian politician (1945–2016)
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Ojo Maduekwe

Summary

Ojo Maduekwe is a human[1]. Born in Ohafia[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1945[3]. He died in Abuja[4]. He died on June 29, 2016[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ojo Maduekwe was born in Ohafia[2].
  • Ojo Maduekwe passed away in Abuja[4].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was born on May 6, 1945[3].
  • Ojo Maduekwe died on June 29, 2016[5].
  • Ojo Maduekwe held citizenship in Nigeria[11].
  • Igbo was Ojo Maduekwe's native language[12].
  • Ojo Maduekwe is identified as part of the Igbo people ethnic group[13].
  • Ojo Maduekwe worked as a politician[6].
  • Ojo Maduekwe worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Ojo Maduekwe worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Ojo Maduekwe's professions included minister[9].
  • Ojo Maduekwe held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria[14].
  • Ojo Maduekwe held the position of Minister of Culture and Tourism[15].
  • Ojo Maduekwe held the position of Minister of Transportation[16].
  • Ojo Maduekwe's education included a stint at University of Nigeria[17].
  • Ojo Maduekwe received the Paul Harris Fellow[18].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was a member of Rotary Club[19].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was a member of Nigerian Bar Association[20].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was a member of American Bar Association[21].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was a member of International Bar Association[22].
  • Ojo Maduekwe is recorded as male[23].
  • Ojo Maduekwe's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ojo Maduekwe was affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party[25].
  • Ojo Maduekwe's Commons category is recorded as Ojo Maduekwe[26].
  • Ojo Maduekwe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Ojo Maduekwe was born in Ohafia[2]. He was born on May 6, 1945[3]. He is identified as part of the Igbo people ethnic group[13]. Igbo was his native language[12].

Education

Ojo Maduekwe's education included a stint at University of Nigeria[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and minister[9]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria[14], a position[28], in Nigeria[29]; Minister of Culture and Tourism[15]; and Minister of Transportation[16].

Recognition

Ojo Maduekwe received the Paul Harris Fellow[18].

Personal Life

Ojo Maduekwe was affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Ojo Maduekwe died on June 29, 2016[5]. He died in Abuja[4].

Why It Matters

Ojo Maduekwe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Ojo Maduekwe born?

Ojo Maduekwe's place of birth was Ohafia[2].

Where did Ojo Maduekwe die?

Ojo Maduekwe passed away in Abuja[4].

What did Ojo Maduekwe do for work?

Ojo Maduekwe worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and minister[9].

Where did Ojo Maduekwe go to school?

Ojo Maduekwe was educated at University of Nigeria[17].

What awards did Ojo Maduekwe receive?

Honors received include Paul Harris Fellow[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . premiumtimesng.com. premiumtimesng.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . punchng.com. punchng.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . punchng.com. punchng.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . punchng.com. punchng.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . premiumtimesng.com. premiumtimesng.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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