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DR ALEX I. EKWUEME

EKWUEME, EKWUEME & EKWUEME is principalled by Dr Alex I. Ekwueme, former Vice President of Nigeria. He is a qualified lawyer, politician and an elder statesman.
He was a member of the Board of Directors and First African Continental Representative of the Forum of Federations, Canada; founder and former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, in addition to other political recognitions.
Dr. Ekwueme's knowledge base and connections support clients of the firm where needed.


EDUCATION

B.A. (History. Philosophy, Law) University of London
LL.B. (Hons) University of London
B. Arch., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
B.L. (Hons), Nigerian Law School


WORK EXPERIENCE

Physics Master, Hussey College, Warri
Assistant Architect, Richard Nickson and Partners, London
Construction/Maintenance Coordinator — Esso West Africa Inc.

Principal Partner, Ekwueme Associates, Architects, Lagos
Principal Partner, EKWUEME, EKWUEME & EKWUEME Solicitors, Lagos — Nigeria
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria


OTHER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Fellow (past President) Nigerian Institute of Architects
Past President, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria.


POLITICAL INFORMATION

Founder and first Chairman Board of Trustees, Peoples' Democratic Party Nigeria
Former Board Member and first African Representative –  Forum of Federations, Canada