Matthew Mbu
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Matthew Tawo Mbu (born November 20, 1929) is a Nigerian politician who served as his country's Foreign Minister from January to November 1993. He was Minister of Defence for Naval Affairs from 1960 until 1966. He also served as the High Commissioner to the UK - Government of Nigeria (1955 - 1959). The Mbu family is a reccuring name in nigerian politics and it has played an instrumental role. He is recorded to be have been the youngest nigerian to have ever held a ministorial position to date. His legacy doesn't end there. He has a son Senator Matthew Tawo Mbu (jnr) who is also a prominent politician.
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Preceded by Ike Nwachukwu |
Foreign Minister of Nigeria January 1993 – November 1993 |
Succeeded by Babagana Kingibe |