About Nabo Graham-Douglas
Lived 1926 – 1983 (aged 57). Nabo Graham-Douglas was a Nigerian lawyer, politician and minister.
Nabo Bekinbo Graham-Douglas, (15 July 1926 – 18 December 1983) was a Nigerian lawyer who became federal commissioner of justice and Attorney General of the Federation in 1972.
Early life Graham-Douglas was born on 15 July 1926 in Abonnema in Rivers State.
Career After returning to Nigeria, Graham-Douglas set up a private practice and won recognition for the many successful cases he defended. Following the first military coup that toppled the Government of Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in January 1966, Nabo was appointed to serve as Attorney-General for Eastern Nigeria to succeed Dr. Christopher Chukwuemeka Mojekwu by the new Military Government.
Later life and death After the coup of July 1975 which overthrew the Government of General Yakubu Gowon, Graham-Douglas lost his post as Attorney-General and went once more into private practice until his death on 18 December 1983.
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Who was Nabo Graham-Douglas?
Nigerian lawyer
When was Nabo Graham-Douglas born?
Nabo Graham-Douglas was born on 15 July 1926 in Abonnema, British Nigeria, Rivers State, Nigeria.
When did Nabo Graham-Douglas die?
Nabo Graham-Douglas died on 18 December 1983.
What was Nabo Graham-Douglas's occupation?
Nabo Graham-Douglas was a lawyer, politician and minister.
What nationality was Nabo Graham-Douglas?
Nabo Graham-Douglas was Nigerian.
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