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Festus Okotie-Eboh was born on 18 July, 1912 in Warri, Southern Nigeria Protectorate, is a Nigerian politician (1912–1966). Discover Festus Okotie-Eboh'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 54 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
18 July, 1912 |
| Birthday |
18 July |
| Birthplace |
Warri, Southern Nigeria Protectorate |
| Date of death |
1966 |
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| Nationality |
Niger
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Festus Okotie-Eboh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Festus Okotie-Eboh height not available right now. We will update Festus Okotie-Eboh'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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| Children |
Ajoritsedere Awosika (daughter)
Adolor Okotie-Eboh
John Okotie-Eboh
Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh
Lawrence Okotie-Eboh
Goodluck Okotie-Eboh
Bawo Okotie-Eboh
Godfrey Okotie-Eboh
Benjamin Okotie-Eboh
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Festus Okotie-Eboh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Festus Okotie-Eboh worth at the age of 54 years old? Festus Okotie-Eboh’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Niger. We have estimated Festus Okotie-Eboh's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh (18 July 1912 – 15 January 1966) was a Nigerian politician who was the finance minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966 during the administration of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
Okotie-Eboh was born to an Itsekiri Chief, Prince Okotie Eboh in Warri Division, a town along the Benin River in Niger Delta.
Before his change of name, he was Chief Festus Samuel Edah.
He was a National Treasurer of the Nigerian First Republic party, NCNC, he was also a leader of the Federal Parliamentary Party of NCNC, replacing K.O. Mbadiwe.
Okotie Eboh was born Festus Samuel Edah in Benin River, old Warri division.
From 1932 to 1936, he attended Sapele Baptist School.
Upon graduation, he clerked briefly in the Local District Office before returning to his alma mater as a teacher.
In 1937, he gained employment at Bata Shoe Company as an accounting clerk.
While working as a clerk, he was also studying bookkeeping and accounting.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Okotie Eboh was a board member of Warri Ports Advisory Committee, Sapele Township Advisory Board and Sapele Town Planning Authority.
Okotie Eboh got married in 1942 and together with his wife, started a string of schools in Sapele.
The first school was Sapele Boys Academy, followed with Zik's College of Commerce.
Okotie Eboh married an Itsekiri woman named Victoria in 1942.
Their daughter, Alero, married Oladipo Jadesimi.
Their youngest daughter was Ajoritsedere Awosika, a former civil servant.
In 1944, Bata transferred him to Lagos as a Chief Clerk and West Coast Accountant.
He was in Lagos for a year before returning to Sapele to become Deputy Manager of the Sapele branch.
In 1947, he was sent to Prague, Czechoslovakia for further training where he obtained a diploma in business administration and chiropody.
He left Bata Shoe to establish a timber and rubber business.
He was involved in a rubber exporting business trading under the company name of Afro-Nigerian Export and Import Company.
The firm exported ribbed smoked sheet rubber to Europe and North America.
In 1951, after some influence from Azikiwe, he contested for a seat and was elected to the Western Region House of Assembly.
In 1953, he started Sapele Academy Secondary School.
In 1954, he was elected treasurer of the N.C.N.C. and was successful as the party's candidate to represent Warri division in the House of Representatives.
He was nominated as the Federal Minister of Labour and Welfare in January, 1955, and two years later, he was made Finance Minister.
In 1958, he opened a rubber-creping factory and later in 1963, he started Omimi Rubber and Canvas Shoe factory.
He also started a few ventures with two foreign partners: Dizengoff and Coutinho Caro, the partners promoted Mid-West Cement Co, a cement clinker plant in Koko and Unameji Cabinet Works.
Okotie-Eboh was assassinated along with Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa in the military coup of January 15, 1966, which terminated the Nigerian First Republic, and thus civilian rule.
