Philippe Nassar

Philippe Nassar (1916-1972) was a Togolese businessman and politician, of Lebanese origins.

He was born in Lomé on March 3, 1916. Philippe Nassar's grandfather Michel Nasr had migrated from Lebanon to German Togoland in 1885, settling down in Keta to open a business venture there. Philippe Nassar became a commerce and transport entrepreneur, and emerged as a prominent figure in the business sectors in Togo.