About Akanbi Oniyangi
Lived 1930 – 2006 (aged 75). Akanbi Oniyangi was a Nigerian politician.
Akanbi Mahmoud Oniyangi (1930 – 17 January 2006) was a Nigerian politician and former Minister for Commerce and Defence during the aborted second republic. He was born in Kwara State and was educated at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He was a lawyer and Community leader before entering politics.
During his tenure as Defence Minister, he tried to the improve Nigeria's strained relationship with its neighbors. Chad was having merger talks with Libya and was under a peacekeeping force and Cameroon was having border disputes with Nigeria.
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Who was Akanbi Oniyangi?
Nigerian politician (1930-2006)
When was Akanbi Oniyangi born?
Akanbi Oniyangi was born on 10 February 1930.
When did Akanbi Oniyangi die?
Akanbi Oniyangi died on 17 January 2006.
What was Akanbi Oniyangi's occupation?
Akanbi Oniyangi was a politician.
What nationality was Akanbi Oniyangi?
Akanbi Oniyangi was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akanbi Oniyangi. https://biography.guide/akanbi-oniyangi/
MLA: "Akanbi Oniyangi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akanbi-oniyangi/.
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