Frank Eke
Nigerian medical doctor and politician
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Frank Adiele Eke (27 June 1931 – 4 January 2013), was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician. He was the first Deputy Governor of Rivers State, serving from 1979 to 1983 under Governor Melford Okilo[1][2]
Frank Eke | |
|---|---|
| 1st Deputy Governor of Rivers State | |
| In office October 1979 – December 1983 | |
| Governor | Melford Okilo |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Peter Odili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1931 |
| Died | 4 January 2013 (aged 81) |
| Party | National Party of Nigeria |
| Spouse | Evang. Beatrice Chiebonam Eke |
| Children |
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| Profession | Medical doctor, politician |
Education
Death
He died on 4 January 2013 after a short illness. Prior to his death, he was the paramount ruler of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor local government area.[4] His full title was HRM. King Dr (Amb) Sir Frank Adiele Eke (Eze Gbakagbaka of Evo land).
Family
He was married to Evang. Beatrice Chiebonam Eke and had 6 children with her as follows: Leslie Eke, Graham Eke, Ada Eke, Ngozi Oyewole, Onyinye Unachukwu and Frank Eke.
