Anthony Ebehijele Okpere

Air Vice Marshal Anthony Ebehijele Okpere is a retired Nigerian Airforce Officer, former Managing Director of Nigerian Airways and Minister of Aviation and member of the Federal Executive Council in 1987.^[1]

Early life and education

AVM Okpere was born on September 28, 1943, in Uromi, Edo state, Nigeria. He attended Government Primary School, Uromi for his primary education before enrolling at Ishan Grammar School, Uromi for his secondary education.

Upon completion of secondary school, he enlisted in the military Command and Staff College, Jaji, 1979. He furthered his military education at the Air War College, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, USA and Air War College.^{[citation needed]}

Career and appointments

1963: Held several key appointments at the Squadron and Wing levels Nigeria Air Force^{[citation needed]}
1967-79: Director of Operations, Air Force Headquarters, Lagos
1979-83: Member, Governing Council, University of Benin, Benin City
1979-82: Director, Air Faculty, Command and Staff College, Jaji
1983-84: joined the Nigerian Air Force as Cadet Officer
1984-86: appointed Managing Director, Nigeria Air Ways Limited
1986-87: Minister of Aviation
December 1987-February 1989: Air Officer Commanding, Training Command Nigerian Air Force, Kaduna

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Personal life

He married Veronica Isibor in 1968, and they have a son and three daughters.^[3]^[4]

References

^ Rapheal (2022-05-15). "Why Nigeria's next president won't achieve much – Air Vice Marshal Anthony Okpere (rtd)". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
^ "Anthony Ebehijele Okpere". Official Website of Esan North East Local Government Area. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ "ANTHONY OKPERE: How policy somersault, lack of political will killed Nigerian aviation". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ "AVM ANTHONY OKPERE: I REGRET RETIRING AT 48". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[1] Rapheal (2022-05-15). "Why Nigeria's next president won't achieve much – Air Vice Marshal Anthony Okpere (rtd)". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-29.

[2] "Anthony Ebehijele Okpere". Official Website of Esan North East Local Government Area. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[3] "ANTHONY OKPERE: How policy somersault, lack of political will killed Nigerian aviation". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[4] "AVM ANTHONY OKPERE: I REGRET RETIRING AT 48". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

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