Anthony Onyearugbulem
Anthony Ibe Onyearugbulem | |
|---|---|
| Military Administrator of Ondo State | |
| In office 22 August 1996 – 7 August 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Usman |
| Succeeded by | Moses Fasanya |
| Military Administrator of Edo State | |
| In office 7 August 1998 – 29 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Baba Adamu Iyam |
| Succeeded by | Lucky Igbinedion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 July 1955 Ikeduru, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Died | July 26, 2002 (aged 47) |
Anthony Ibe Onyearugbulem (1955-2002) was a Nigerian soldier who served as Military Administrator of Ondo State (August 1996 - August 1998) during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. He then became Military Administrator of Edo State in August 1998, handing over power to the civilian governor Lucky Igbinedion in May 1999.[1]
Background
Anthony Ibe Onyearugbulem was born on 9 July 1955 in Owalla Avuvu in Ikeduru, Imo State. He was educated at St. Columbia's Secondary School, Amaimo (1970-1972) and Enyiogugu High School, Mbaise (1972-1974). He joined the army and was commissioned on July 1, 1978.
Military Administrator
Anthony Onyearugbulem served as Military Administrator of Ondo State from August 1996 to August 1998.[1] He was promoted Navy Captain in July 1998 and was posted to Edo State on August 7, 1998 as the Military Administrator.[2]
As Administrator of Edo state, He caused resentment among the the Auga people by presenting the staff of office to the Alani of Idoani, a person said by some to have no royal blood.[3] He also tried to make chairmanship of the council of Obas in the state a rotational position.[4] His administration undertook extensive roadworks in Edo State.[5]
Later career
He was retired in 1999 along with others who held political appointments shortly after the advent of civilian rule.[2] In 2002, Onyearugbulem left the PDP and declared his intention to run in 2003 for governor of Imo State on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform.[6] Later that year, Onyearugbulem died suddenly in a hotel room in Kaduna in somewhat mysterious circumstances.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Nigeria States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
- ^ a b CHARLES OGUGBUAJA AND SAXONE AKHAINE (July 28 2002). "Onyearugbulem: Shock, Disbelief Greet Death". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
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- ^ Dele Edobor (April 12, 2004). "EREDIAUWA: A QUINTESSENTIAL ROYAL FATHER". NigeriaWorld. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
- ^ Funso Muraina (2003-05-10). "'I Deserve a Medal from Adefarati'". ThisDay. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
- ^ Chuka Oditta (2002-07-16). "Imo Guber Race Takes New Shape". ThisDay. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
- ^ Dennis Okenwa (2003-02-22). "Imo ANPP and Bloodshed". Retrieved 2009-12-28.
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