Edwin Ume-Ezeoke
Edwin Ume-Ezeoke | |
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| Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Jalo Waziri (1966) |
| Succeeded by | Chaha Biam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1935 Amichi, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Amichi, Nnewi South, Anambra State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 1 August 2011 (aged 75) Fortis Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, India |
| Spouse | Ngozi |
| Children | 6 children |
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| Occupation | Lawyer and Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | CFR |
Edwin Ume-Ezeoke // ⓘ CFR (8 September 1935 – 1 August 2011) was a Nigerian politician and lawyer by profession. He served as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives during the Second Nigerian Republic (1979-1983). He was also national chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party.