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Ebitu Ukiwe was born on 26 October, 1940 in Abiriba, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria), is a De facto deputy head of state of Nigeria from 1985 to 1986. Discover Ebitu Ukiwe'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 83 years old?
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83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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26 October, 1940 |
| Birthday |
26 October |
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Abiriba, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Niger
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Ebitu Ukiwe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Ebitu Ukiwe height not available right now. We will update Ebitu Ukiwe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ebitu Ukiwe's Wife?
His wife is Amina Ukiwe
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Amina Ukiwe |
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Ebitu Ukiwe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ebitu Ukiwe worth at the age of 83 years old? Ebitu Ukiwe’s income source is mostly from being a successful deputy. He is from Niger. We have estimated Ebitu Ukiwe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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deputy |
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Timeline
Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe (born 26 October 1940) is a retired Commodore in the Nigerian Navy who served as the de facto Vice President of Nigeria under military head of state General Ibrahim Babangida from 1985 to 1986.
Ukiwe was born on 26 October 1940, son of Chief Ebitu Ukiwe of Abiriba in Abia State.
His father was a traditional ruler in Abiriba and Head of the Old Bende Division Local Government Appeal Court.
Ukiwe joined the Nigerian Navy in 1960 as a cadet (officer), and was commissioned in 1964 with the rank of sub-lieutenant.
He defected to the Biafran Armed Forces in 1966.
During the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970 he fought on the Biafran side.
After the war, in January 1972 he was readmitted to the Navy, one of the few Igbo officers to regain their position.
Ukiwe was a member of the Supreme Military Council between 1975 and 1977.
General Olusegun Obasanjo appointed him military governor of Niger state in 1977.
He was re-deployed to Lagos state as governor in July 1978, holding this post until October 1979.
He was appointed director, Naval Faculty, Jaji (1981–1984) and Flag Officer, Western Naval Command (1984–1985).
He was also in the SMC under General Muhammadu Buhari from 1983 to 1985, while serving as Flag Officer, Western Naval command.
In 1985, following the 1985 Nigerian military coup d'état military head of state General Ibrahim Babangida appointed Ukiwe as Chief of General Staff, and his second-in-command.
In 1986, Commodore Ebitu Okoh Ukiwe, was removed as Chief of General Staff after opposing Babangida's decision to join the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
After retirement he joined the pro-democracy group, supporting Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the president-elect in the June 1993 elections, who was imprisoned after General Sani Abacha took power in a coup in November 1993.
He became chairman of companies such as Bitu Properties, Kobimat, Bitu Promar and Rudocons.
He was adviser and consultant to Statoil (Nigeria), an offshore oil production company, for nine years.
In 2001, Newswatch magazine speculated that he could run for president in 2003, characterizing him as principled personality.
In 2006 Ukiwe unsuccessfully ran to become People's Democratic Party candidate for the presidency of Nigeria.
