Age, Biography and Wiki
Geoffrey Onyeama was born on 2 February, 1956 in Enugu, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Enugu State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician (born 1956). Discover Geoffrey Onyeama'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 68 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician · diplomat |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
2 February, 1956 |
| Birthday |
2 February |
| Birthplace |
Enugu, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Enugu State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Geoffrey Onyeama Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Geoffrey Onyeama height not available right now. We will update Geoffrey Onyeama'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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Charles Onyeama (father) |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Geoffrey Onyeama Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Geoffrey Onyeama worth at the age of 68 years old? Geoffrey Onyeama’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Geoffrey Onyeama'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Timeline
Geoffrey Jideofor Kwusike Onyeama (born 2 February 1956 ) is a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the minister for foreign affairs of Nigeria from November 2015 to May 2023.
Onyeama holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in political science from Columbia University in 1977 and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in law from St John's College, Cambridge, in 1980.
He holds a Master of Law (LL.M) from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1982 and a Master of Arts (M.A) in Law from St John's College, Cambridge in 1984.
Onyeama was admitted as a Barrister-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1983 and was also called to the English Bar of the Grey's Inn in 1981.
Onyeama began his career as a research officer in the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Lagos from 1983 to 1984.
He then worked as a lawyer with Mogboh and Associates in Enugu, Nigeria from 1984 to 1985.
In 1985, he joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as an assistant programme officer for development cooperation and external relations, Bureau for Africa and Western Asia.
He rose through the ranks at the WIPO to become deputy director general for the development sector in 2009.
He was appointed foreign affairs minister in November 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Onyeama was born to the family of Nigerian jurist Charles Onyeama.
His family has links to the Nigerian chieftaincy system; his grandfather, Onyeama of Eke, was a paramount chief in Colonial Igboland.
In November 2015 he was appointed Nigeria's minister of foreign affairs by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Onyeama is married and has three children.
His current wife is Sulola, with whom Onyeama has two children.
Previously, Onyeama was married to Christian Onoh's daughter, Nuzo Onoh, who is a renowned international author and the first African recipient of the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award, and they have a daughter together, Candice Onyeama, a screenwriter and filmmaker.
On 19 July 2020, Onyeama went into medical isolation, after announcing that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
In late August 2020, Onyeama recovered from COVID-19 coronavirus disease; and went back to his leadership service as HMFA: Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs at Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
