Sunday Essang

Sunday Matthew Essang (born 24 December 1940) was the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Nation's 2nd republic (1979 to 1983).

Early life and education Essang was born on December 24, 1940, in Oron, a city in Cross-River state, Nigeria. Essang attended King's College, Lagos. He received a B.Sc. Economics degree from the University of Ibadan in 1964. Essang went on to receive his master's degree and Doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan, US.

Career Essang was the Head of the Department of Economics in the University of Calabar from 1976 to 1979 before he was appointed into office. He was also the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Calabar. Essang was appointed the Minister of Finance during the Shehu Shagari administration (1979–1983).

Publications Book Title ISBN Year Published Pages International Economics 978-2063-47-9 2001 251 Intermediate Economic Analysis 9781270209 9789781270208 1974 251Nigeria's foreign trade and economic growth, 1948-1964 9781541032 9789781541032 0195754603 9780195754605 1982128