Adoga Onah
Nigerian diplomat
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Adoga Augustine Onah (born 20 January 1940) was a former Nigerian Ambassador whose diplomatic postings included Sweden, the Philippines, and the United States.[1][2][3]
BornJanuary 20, 1940
DiedMay 28, 2009 (aged 69)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
AlmamaterSt Peter's College, Oxford
OccupationDiplomat
Adoga Onah | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 20, 1940 |
| Died | May 28, 2009 (aged 69) Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | St Peter's College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Justina Onah |
Education and personal life
Born in Okpoma, Cross River State, Nigeria, Onah studied Politics and International Relations on scholarship at St Peter's College, Oxford before embarking on his diplomatic career. He served at postings in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.[1][4]
He is the father of twin filmmakers Anthony Onah and Julius Onah, Roselynn Onah, Josephine Onah and Enya-Erine Onah. Enya-Erine is mother to his granddaughters, Lela-Biohu, Sorcha and Ixora.