Chu Okongwu
Sonny Chu Okongwu, a Nigerian economist, was the Minister of National Planning (1985-1986) and then Minister of Finance (1986-1990) during the Babangida administration.[1]
Chu Okongwu KBE PhD | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Minister of National Planning | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1934 Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Boston University, Massachusetts Harvard University USA |
| Profession | Economist |
Background
Chu Okongwu was born on the 23rd of September, 1934 in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the first of 8 children
Education
Chu Okongwu attended St. Michael's school, Aba between 1941 and 1946. From there he moved to Government College, Umuahia and he was a student there from 1947 till 1951. Okongwu studied Economic theory at the University of Boston. He completed the degree in 1961. He also attended Harvard University from 1961 to 1965.[2][3]
References
- Baffour, Katherine (28 October 2013). "He Was Yoruba, I Am Igbo, But We Were Bosom Friends... - At 79, Sonny Chu Okongwu Reflects On His Life". Naij.
- "OKONGWU, Dr. Sonny P. Chu". Blerf's Who's Who in Nigeria (Online). Biographical Legacy & Research Foundation. 16 February 2017.
- Fuady, A. H. (2012). "Elites and economic policies in Indonesia and Nigeria, 1966-1998". Retrieved 20 November 2021. Cite journal requires
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