Quick Facts

Full Name	Oby Ezekwesili
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Apr 28, 1963(1963-04-28)
Age	61
Birthplace	Anambra State
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Aries

Oby Ezekwesili Biography

Oby Ezekwesili is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on April 28, 1963 in Anambra State, Nigeria. Entrepreneur and politician who is acknowledged for her work in Nigeria’s federal minister for Solid Minerals as well as the Federal Minister of Education. She was also vice-president for the World Bank’s Africa division.

She and her fellow politician She and fellow political figure Obafemi Awolowo were both born in Nigeria. were both born in Nigeria.

Obiageli Ezekwesili (born 28 April 1963), also popularly known as Oby Ezekwesili, is a Nigerian chartered accountant from Anambra state. She is married to Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). She was a co-founder of Transparency International, serving as one of the pioneer directors of the global anti-corruption body based in Berlin, Germany. She served as Federal Minister of Solid Minerals and later as Federal Minister of Education during the second-term presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo. Subsequently, she served as the Vice-President of the World Bank’s Africa division from May 2007 to May 2012, later replaced by Makhtar Diop. Ezekwesili was a 2018 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in transparency in the extractive sector.

In June 2005, she was appointed Minister of Solid Minerals (Mines and Steel) during which time she led a vibrant reform program that led to Nigeria’s global recognition as a credible mining investment destination. She was also the Chairperson of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), and led the first ever national implementation of the global standards and principles of transparency in the oil, gas and mining sector.

She was the wife of Pastor Nedu Ezekwesili.

Oby Ezekwesili Net Worth

Oby Ezekwesili is one of the richest Politician from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oby Ezekwesili 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was among the very first leaders of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit.

She was a member of the Board of Directors for the World Wildlife Fund.

Ezekwesili contested for the office of the president of Nigeria on the platform of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria. The former minister had hinted at contesting for the office of the president. At Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary, Pastor Tunde Bakare said that she will be running for the office of the president. A video put up by ‘Mayowa Tijani, a Nigerian journalist, further confirms Bakare’s speech. She promised to elevate 80 million Nigerians.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Oby Ezekwesili Dating?

According to our records, Oby Ezekwesili married to Chinedu Ezekwesili. As of December 1, 2023, Oby Ezekwesili’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2012, she successfully completed her stint as the World Bank Vice-President (Africa Division). As Vice President, she was in charge of the bank’s operations of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and supervised a lending portfolio of over $40 billion.

Facts & Trivia

Oby Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Oby Ezekwesili celebrates birthday on April 28 of every year.

In the aftermath of the nearly 300 mainly Christian girls were abducted from Chibok by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Oby used the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group to draw global attention to the plight of all persons who have been abducted by terrorists from Nigeria’s war ravaged northeast region. Ezekwesili was instrumental to the start of the viral

BringBackOurGirls campaign on social media, which trended internationally.

She had on 23 April, at the opening ceremony for a UNESCO event honoring the city of Port Harcourt as the 2014 World Book Capital city, urged Nigerians to not just tweet but actively participate in efforts to “bring back our girls”.

Who is dr Oby Ezekwesili?

Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, a Nigerian national, was appointed Vice President for the World Bank’s Africa Region in 2007. She oversees more than 1600 staff and is responsible for the delivery of projects and economic and sectoral work in 47 Sub-Saharan countries.

Who is Oby Ezekwesili husband?

Chinedu Ezekwesili

Is Oby Ezekwesili married?

Chinedu Ezekwesili

Where is Sandra Ezekwesili from?

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

How old is Oby Ezekwesili?

59 years (April 28, 1963)