Felix Ibru
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Felix Ovudoroye Ibru (7 December 1935 – 12 March 2016) was a Nigerian businessman, architect and politician. He was the first democratically elected Governor of Delta State and Senator for Delta Central Senatorial District.[1] Until his death he held the position of President General of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU). As a traditional chieftain of his homeland, Ibru bore the tribal honorific Olorogun and often used it as a pre-nominal style. This title is also borne by the members of his large family in the same way.
Quick Facts Olorogun Felix Ibru, Governor of Delta State ...
Olorogun Felix Ibru | |
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Governor of Delta State | |
In office 2 January 1992 – 17 November 1993 | |
Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Delta Central Senatorial District | |
In office May 2003 – May 2007 | |
Preceded by | Fred Aghogho Brume |
Succeeded by | Adego Erhiawarie Eferakeya |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-12-07)7 December 1935 Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Nigeria |
Died | 12 March 2016(2016-03-12) (aged 80) |
Resting place | Rehoboth Place, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Igbobi College; Nottingham School of Architecture; Israel Institute of Technology |
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