Chike Obi

Politician

Birthday April 17, 1921

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Anambra, Nigeria

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 2008 (86)

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About

One of the first sub-Saharan Africans to hold a doctorate in mathematics, though he was known more for his political career.

Before Fame

He attended Cambridge and MIT before going on to teach in Lagos.

Trivia

He was one of the founders of the Dynamic Party of Nigeria and served in multiple posts in Nigerian government, including in the National Revenue Mobilization Commission.

Family Life

He and his wife Melinda raised four children together.

Associated With

Obi and Ada Lovelace are both famous mathematicians.