Tag urhobo people
The Urhobo people are an ethnic group from Delta State, Nigeria. Here are some notable Urhobo individuals:
Politicians:
- Chief Edwin Clark - a prominent Urhobo leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader.
- Senator James Manager - a Nigerian politician and former Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District.
- Chief Great Ogboru - a Nigerian politician and former Governorship candidate in Delta State.
Businessmen:
- Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede - a Nigerian businessman and founder of Access Bank.
- Tony Elumelu - a Nigerian businessman and founder of United Bank for Africa (UBA).
- Dr. Olorogun Michael Ibru - a Nigerian businessman and founder of the Ibru Organization.
Artists:
- Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh - a Nigerian musician and composer.
- Dr. Stella Okoli - a Nigerian musician and composer.
- Oghene Kologbo - a Nigerian musician and drummer.
Academics:
- Professor Pius Sowande - a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin.
- Professor Sam Oyovbaire - a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin.
- Dr. Oritsejafor Oritsejafor - a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin.
Sports:
- Samson Siasia - a Nigerian footballer and former coach of the Nigerian national team.
- Finidi George - a Nigerian footballer and former player for the Nigerian national team.
- Celestine Babayaro - a Nigerian footballer and former player for the Nigerian national team.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other notable Urhobo individuals not included here.