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Mike Akhigbe was born on 29 September, 1945 in Fugar, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Fugar, Edo State, Nigeria), is a De facto deputy head of state of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. Discover Mike Akhigbe'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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68 years old |
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Libra |
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29 September, 1945 |
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29 September |
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Fugar, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Fugar, Edo State, Nigeria) |
| Date of death |
28 October, 2013 |
| Died Place |
New York, United States |
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Niger
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Mike Akhigbe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Mike Akhigbe height not available right now. We will update Mike Akhigbe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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Mike Akhigbe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mike Akhigbe worth at the age of 68 years old? Mike Akhigbe’s income source is mostly from being a successful deputy. He is from Niger. We have estimated Mike Akhigbe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Okhai Michael Akhigbe (29 September 1946 – 13 October 2013) was a vice admiral of the Nigerian Navy who served as de facto vice president of Nigeria (as Chief of General Staff) under military head of state General Abdusalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999, when the military government was terminated and replaced by the Fourth Nigerian Republic.
Akhigbe was born on September 29, 1946, in Fugar, Aviawu clan in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State and was educated at Afenmai Anglican Grammar School, Igarra from 1961 to 1965.
He attended the Nigerian Defence Academy, Royal Naval School of Maritime Operations Dryad, Southwick UK, Command and Staff College Jaji, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, University of Poitiers, Rouen, France, and the International Defense Management Program at the Naval Postgraduate School, in California, United States.
He was the Principal Welfare Officer of the Nigerian Navy Flagship NNS Aradu, Military Governor of Lagos and Ondo States, Director, Naval Plans, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer commanding the Easter Naval Command and Chief of Naval Staff.
He previously served as Chief of Naval Staff, the highest-ranking officer of the Nigerian Navy from 1994 to 1998; military governor of Lagos State from 1986 to 1988; and military governor of Ondo State from 1985 to 1986.
In 1998 he became the Chief of General Staff and Vice President of Nigeria.
He was awarded the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), in 1998 and an honorary doctorate by the University of Benin in 2003.
His military decorations include Force Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, and Defense Service Star.
Akhigbe brought electricity to the Fugar community.
He brought the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria to Fugar City.
He was the single most important factor in the rehabilitation of the Teacher's college Ekiti, later called Ondo State College of Education.
Admiral Akhigbe, then a Commodore and military Governor of old Ondo State approved the appointment of USAID-HARVARD trained educationist, Dr Sam Adebayo Adewuya as the Sole Administrator of the college with the sole command of returning the dilapidated college to functional level within three years.
The college has since evolved into the University of Education, Ekiti State TUNEDIK.
Admiral Okhai Michael Akhigbe is remembered for his numerous services to his community and nation, especially his role during the transition from military to civilian rule in 1999 when he was the Chief of General Staff to Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar.
Akhigbe was an Attorney with specialization in Maritime Law.
He was also a seasoned businessman with substantial investments in real estate.
He died in the US on 28 October 2013.
