Akanbi Oniyangi
Akanbi Oniyangi | |
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| Akanbi Mahmoud Oniyangi | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office February 1982 – October 1983 | |
| President | Shehu Shagari |
| Preceded by | Iya Abubakar |
| Succeeded by | Domkat Bali |
| Minister of Communications | |
| In office December 1979 – February 1982 | |
| President | Shehu Shagari |
| Succeeded by | Audu Ogbeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1930 Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Died | 17 January 2006 Nigeria |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Akanbi Mahmoud Oniyangi (1930 – 17 January 2006) was a Nigerian politician and former Minister for Commerce and Defence during the aborted second republic. He was born in Kwara State and was educated at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He was a lawyer and Community leader before entering politics.[1]
During his tenure as Defence Minister, he tried to the improve Nigeria's strained relationship with its neighbors. Chad was having merger talks with Libya and was under a peacekeeping force and Cameroon was having border disputes with Nigeria.
References
- ↑ "Akanbi Oniyangi Dies At 76," Daily Champion, January 18, 2006
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