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Stephen Akiga

1942 – 2004

Nigerian politician

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About Stephen Akiga

Lived 1942 – 2004 (aged 61–62). Stephen Akiga was a Nigerian politician and minister.

Stephen Ibn Akiga (or Steve Akiga) (died 6 September 2004) was a Nigerian Minister of Industry, then Minister of Police Affairs and finally Minister of Sports in the first cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obasanjo dismissed his cabinet on 30 January 2001. On 9 February Stephen Akiga moved from the Ministry of Industry to Police Affairs. In May 2001 Akiga said the police could soon phase out use of sub-machine guns in an effort to stop cases of accidental discharge of bullets.

In May 2002 Akiga was appointed Minister of Sports to replace Ishaya Mark Aku, who had died in a plane crash. In August 2002 Akiga admitted that Nigeria was having difficulty in preparing to host the 2003 Africa Games, but said that a bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games was planned. In January 2003 Akiga announced that Nigeria had formed a committee to organize the bid for the 2010 soccer World Cup. In May 2003, during the delay before Obasanjo named his new cabinet following the elections, there were reports that workers in the Sports Ministry had embarked on "serious fasting and prayer" to ensure that God did not return Akiga to them. Death Akiga died on 6 September 2004.

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Important facts

Born
1942
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Minister of Police Affairs, Minister of Sports

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stephen Akiga?

Nigerian politician (1942–2004)

When was Stephen Akiga born?

Stephen Akiga was born in 1942.

When did Stephen Akiga die?

Stephen Akiga died on 6 September 2004.

What was Stephen Akiga's occupation?

Stephen Akiga was a politician and minister.

What nationality was Stephen Akiga?

Stephen Akiga was Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Akiga

· Wikidata: Q7608562

· DBpedia: Stephen Akiga

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