Alex Ekwueme

ModernPoliticianNigeria1932 — ?

Nigerian vice president and architect.

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Quick Facts

Born

1932

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)32

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score50.9

Alex Ekwueme — Complete Timeline

1976 AD

Architect of Nigerian Federal CapitalCultural◆ Major

Ekwueme, an architect by profession, was involved in the planning and design of Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital. He contributed to the master plan and architectural concepts for the new city, which replaced Lagos as capital in 1991.

NigeriaArchitectureAbuja

Impact: nationalconstructive

1979 AD

Elected Vice President of NigeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ekwueme was elected Vice President of Nigeria in 1979 under President Shehu Shagari, representing the National Party of Nigeria. He served as the second-highest official during the Second Republic.

NigeriaVice PresidentSecond Republic

Impact: national

1999 AD

Contested for PresidencyPolitical Action

Ekwueme contested for the presidency in 1999 under the People's Democratic Party but lost the nomination to Olusegun Obasanjo. He later ran again in 2003 but was unsuccessful.

NigeriaElectionPDP

Impact: national