Age, Biography and Wiki
J. V. L. Phillips (James Villers Legge Phillips) was born on 23 February, 1922 in Cape Coast, Gold Coast, is a Ghanaian Civil Servant. Discover J. V. L. Phillips'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 90 years old?
| Popular As |
James Villers Legge Phillips |
| Occupation |
Civil Servant |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
23 February 1922 |
| Birthday |
23 February |
| Birthplace |
Cape Coast, Gold Coast |
| Date of death |
2012 |
| Died Place |
Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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He is a member of famous Civil Servant with the age 90 years old group.
J. V. L. Phillips Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, J. V. L. Phillips height not available right now. We will update J. V. L. Phillips's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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J. V. L. Phillips Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is J. V. L. Phillips worth at the age of 90 years old? J. V. L. Phillips’s income source is mostly from being a successful Civil Servant. He is from Ghana. We have estimated J. V. L. Phillips's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Civil Servant |
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Timeline
James Villers Legge Phillips (1922–2012) was a Ghanaian civil servant and politician.
A descendant of Dutch-Fante people, Phillips was born on 23 February 1922 at Cape Coast, Ghana (then Gold Coast).
He had his secondary school education at Mfantsipim School and his tertiary education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1946.
Phillips returned to Ghana in October 1946 and was appointed Labour Officer.
He became Deputy Commissioner of Labour in 1955, in 1958, he was appointed Commissioner of Labour.
He joined the Ministry of Finance in 1959 working as Secretary to the Budget Bureau, and later, Principal Secretary to the ministry.
Prior to his appointment as executive secretary of the State Enterprises Secretariat (a secretariat which had been created to advise and direct the operations of all State corporations), he was the executive secretary of the State Control Commission; a sub-committee of Cabinet which was responsible for economic and financial matters.
He was Ghana's Commissioner (Minister) for Lands and Mineral Resources from 1966 to 1968, and Ghana's Commissioner (Minister) for Industries and Ghana Industrial Holdings from 1968 to 1969.
In October 1966, Phillips voluntarily retired from Civil Service.
Following the 1966 coup d'état, he served as Director of Parkinson Howard (Ghana) for a brief period of time.
He served as Ghana's Commissioner (Minister) for Lands and Mineral Resources from 1966 to 1968, and Ghana's Commissioner (Minister) for Industries and Ghana Industrial Holdings from 1968 to 1969.
During the Supreme Military Council regime, he served as the resident Manager, and chairman for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
Phillips was a founding member of the Ghana Golf Association (GGA).
He was then a member of the biggest golf club in Ghana, the Achimota Golf Club.
Other founding members included Kwesi Chinbuah, Acquaah Harrison and David Anderson.
He served as the president of the GGA between 1980 and 1990.
Phillips, while he was Senior Labour Officer in charge of the Tarkwa district became involved as a part-time lecturer for extra-mural courses organised by the then Institute of Extra-Mural Studies (later Institute of Adult Education and now the School of Continuing and Distance Education) of the University College of the Gold Coast (now the University of Ghana.
Phillips was a member of the District Grand Lodge of Ghana.
He once served as its Right Worshipful Grand Master.
He was also a founding member of the Methodist University College, Ghana.
He was married to Rachael Phillips with 4 children.
The family of Phillips donated money for the creation of JVL Phillips Chair of Mathematics in his memory as a former District Grand Master of Ghana for Freemasonry.
His funeral service was held at the Accra Ridge Church.
