Anthony Ebehijele Okpere

Anthony Ebehijele Okpere is a retired Nigerian Air Force officer, former managing director of Nigerian Airways and minister of aviation and member of the Federal Executive Council in 1987.

Early life and education Air Vice Marshal Okpere was born on September 28, 1943, in Uromi, Edo state, Nigeria.

He attended Government Primary School, Uromi 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 in 1979. He furthered his military education at the Air War College, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, USA and Air War College.

Career and appointments 1963: Held several key appointments at the Squadron and Wing levels Nigeria Air Force 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 Source:

Personal life Okpere married Veronica Isibor in 1968. They have a son and three daughters.