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Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Tzulu(f): 7:08pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
Mt Mbu Is Dead Ambassador Mbu, Matthew Tawo, lawyer, politician and diplomat is dead. A statement by veteran photojournalist, Sunmi Smart-Cole on behalf of the family on Monday announced the passing of their patriarch in London at the age of 82. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Chief Mbu was born on November 20, 1929, in Okundi, Cross River State. He received his early education at Okundi Primary School from 1937 to 1940. He also attended the Kakwagon Seminary School between 1941and 1943 before proceeding to Middle Temple and University College, London, from 1955 to 1959 where he received the LLB and the LLM. Chief Mbu was subsequently called to the Bar, Middle Temple. Chief M.T. Mbu’s political career began with his membership of Parliament from 1952 to 1955. He has also served his country in various capacities including: •Federal Minister of Labour, 1954 •High Commissioner to UK, 1955 to 1959 •Representative of Nigeria, Washington DC. 1966. He holds the distinction of being the youngest Nigerian ever to serve in the federal cabinet. Between 1960 and 1966, Chief Mbu returned to serve again in Parliament. During the latter stint in Parliament, he also doubled as Federal Minister of Defense for Naval Affairs. He was appointed Chairman, Eastern Nigeria Public Service Commission in 1967, and became Member Constituent Assembly, 1977- 78. He was first national vice-chairman, Nigeria People’s Party, 1979 to 1981 before ‘decamping’ to the National Party of Nigeria from 1981 to 1983. On several occasions, Chief Mbu has represented his Nation as an ambassador to foreign countries including a recent appointment as Ambassador to Germany. He has also served as the Pro-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Ambassador Mbu is married to Katherine Anigbo and blessed with six children. Chief Mbu was also leader of the South-South Peoples Assembly, (SSPA); a non-political organization that was created to help promote the interests of the peoples of South-South geo-political zone. SOURCE: THE NATION http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/35980-mt-mbu-is-dead.html |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by AndreUweh(m): 7:14pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
Links please |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Afam4eva(m): 7:19pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
Source pls? |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by stormm: 8:47pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
GEJ |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by youngies(m): 8:48pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
stormm: Why GEJ? Are you sure you are in the right place? |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Thatdave(m): 8:45am On Feb 07, 2012 |
stormm:criticism has entered ur blood cells. |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by naijaking1: 9:00am On Feb 07, 2012 |
RIP, Chief MT Mbu, one of the last living titans of eastern Nigeria. His efforts to revitalize the spirit of cooperation among the people of the old eastern Nigeria is also noteworthy. History shall remember you well |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by 27naira(m): 9:32am On Feb 07, 2012 |
Ewooo!! this one na 1 week burial ceremony with enough okundi palm wine No be cross river again? chai! RIP MT Mbu. you ripe well well |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by juman(m): 2:35pm On Feb 07, 2012 |
Another one of the generation. Hiss The generation that denied nigeria it's proper place in comity of nations. |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by OAM4J: 2:42pm On Feb 07, 2012 |
Aluko dead, Mbu dead May God keep and comfort their families |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Remii(m): 4:31pm On Feb 07, 2012 |
Rest in peace, MT, surely one of the luckiest Nigerians, Federal Minister at age of 25. |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Ventrue: 10:14pm On Feb 07, 2012 |
RIP, Chief M.T Mbu, because you were one of the few from your side who had true love and understanding for the Ibos like Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya. Almighty God will receive you with true love |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by muyoto: 10:19pm On Feb 07, 2012 |
Na wa O! ALUKO gone, now this? so sad! |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Obiagu1(m): 4:52am On Feb 08, 2012 |
May your soul rest in peace. |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Limaoscar: 1:51pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
M.T. dead, Jesus o.oooo-------My Dad will be very sad. Last Time I saw the man in Naija was 5 years ago on a flight to Calabar. I intriduced myself and help him with his carry on. He was looking fray, with His trade-Mark Afro Hair. The Boki People in Ogoja and the entire South Easterners have lost an Illustrious son. May the Lord keep and encourage His family at this time-Amen. |
Re: Matthew Mbu Is Dead. He Was 82. (A Former Labour Minister) by Ojiofor: 6:44pm On Feb 08, 2012 |
A good friend of the East, Goodbye and RIP. |
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