DR. ALEX IFEANYICHUKWU EKWUEME, GCON
VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (1979-1983)
Born on the 21st of October 1932, in Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was first educated at St. John’s Anglican Central School Ekwulobia, and then at King’s College, Lagos.
As an awardee of the Fulbright Scholarship in the United States America (being one of the first Nigerians to gain the award), Alex attended the University of Washington where he earned Bachelors degree in architecture and city planning.
Read More »
Alex started his professional career as an Assistant Architect with a Seattle based firm, Leo A. Daly and Associates, and also with the London based firm Nickson and Partners. On his return to Nigeria, he joined ESSO West Africa, Lagos, overseeing the Construction and Maintenance department.
Alex then went on to create a successful private business with his firm - Ekwueme Associates, Architects and Town Planners, the first indigenous architectural firm in Nigeria.
Read More »
Before Dr. Ekwueme gained national and international limelight as the Vice President of Nigeria in 1979, he was actively involved in the socio-economic development of his community.
In addition to his many public service roles within his community, Dr. Ekwueme has an active Educational Trust Fund that has been responsible for sponsoring the education of several hundred youths to universities in Nigeria and abroad.
Read More »
Dr. Ekwueme is a renowned and prolific philanthropist, public servant and a man of peace.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of Canada based Forum of Federations. He is also a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Elders.
Read More »
