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Clement Isong was born on 20 April, 1920 in Eket, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician and banker (1920–2000). Discover Clement Isong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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80 years old |
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Aries |
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20 April 1920 |
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20 April |
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Eket, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria) |
| Date of death |
29 May, 2000 |
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Niger
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Clement Isong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Clement Isong height not available right now. We will update Clement Isong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Clement Isong's Wife?
His wife is Nne Clementine Isong
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Nne Clementine Isong |
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Ekaete Etuk
Clement Isong Jr.
Umo Isong Deceased
Eno Obi
Inyang Isong
Ubong Isong |
Clement Isong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Clement Isong worth at the age of 80 years old? Clement Isong’s income source is mostly from being a successful banker. He is from Niger. We have estimated Clement Isong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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banker |
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Timeline
Clement Nyong Isong (20 April 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Nigerian banker and politician who was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 1967 to 1975 during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.
Isong was born on 20 April 1920 in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
He studied at University College, Ibadan, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Economics.
He taught economics in the University of Ibadan before joining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as secretary, later becoming director of research.
He was seconded to the International Monetary Fund as an adviser in the African Department.
Yakubu Gowon appointed Isong governor of the CBN in August 1967, an office he held until September 1975.
He headed the CBN during the Nigerian Civil War (July 1967 – January 1970) and during the subsequent oil boom.
During his tenure Nigeria avoided running up unsupportable debts.
Isong complained that Nigeria was accumulating foreign reserves but had "nowhere to invest them properly", although there was huge scope for infrastructure improvements.
When the United States Senate killed the foreign aid bill in October 1971, Isong said the $35 million in annual aid was a drop in the bucket.
He was later elected governor of Cross River State (1979–1983) in the Nigerian Second Republic.
After retirement from the CBN, Isong entered politics and was elected the first civilian Governor of Cross River State from 1979 to 1983 on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform.
In 1981 Isong had to deal with a border crisis with Cameroon that originated in the Ikang area, visiting the trouble spot in person.
In 1982, having contributed to the growth and development of Nigeria, Dr. Isong was honoured with Nigeria’s national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFR).
Clement Isong was opposed in the 1983 elections by Senate President Joseph Wayas, who was the leader of the NPN party's "Lagos Group" and also Senator Joseph Oqua Ansa who was the senator representing calabar senatorial district they supported Senator Donald Etiebet as governor.
Etiebet won the NPN nomination and the subsequent election, taking office in October 1983, but the result was moot due to the resumption of military government after a coup by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari in December that year.
Isong died on 29 May 2000.
His portrait features on the 1,000 Naira note brought into circulation on October 12, 2005.
