Lucky_Igbinedion

Lucky Igbinedion

Lucky Igbinedion

Nigerian politician (born 1957)

Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion (born 13 May 1957)[1] is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Edo State from 1999 to 2007.[2] He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Early life and education

Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion is the eldest son of Gabriel Igbinedion, Esama of the Kingdom of Benin.[3] He holds a BSc in marketing (1982) from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and an MBA (1983) from Jackson State University, Mississippi, in the United States.[4]

Career

Igbinedion was appointed Mayor of Oredo Municipality (a local government area in Nigeria) in 1987 and held the position until 1989. In 1989, he was voted the Best Mayor in Nigeria and received an Award for his developmental efforts.[5]

In December 1991, as a candidate of the National Republican Convention (NRC), he unsuccessfully ran for the office of governor of Edo State against the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), John Odigie Oyegun.[6][7]

Igbinedion was elected governor of Edo State in April 1999 Edo State gubernatorial election under PDP and was reelected in 2003. He and his deputy, Mike Oghiadomhe, held office from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.

During the period of his governorship, he established the Edo State Polytechnic Usen and was elected by his colleagues as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF).[8]

His wife, Eki Igbinedion, was active against the widespread sex trafficking of women from Edo State to Europe.[9] Eki Igbinedion founded the Idia Renaissance, a non governmental organization to combat trafficking in persons.

After leaving office

In January 2008, he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on 142 counts of financial fraud. This concerns allegations that he embezzled US$24 million (£12m) using front companies. He handed himself over later that month.[10][11] The Benin Youth Council asked for an apology for statements implying he ran away from justice.[12]

In November 2021, he was also invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged criminal diversion of public fund to the tune of 1.6bn. [13][14]

See also

References

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    "Where is Lucky Igbinedion?". www.dailytrust.com.ng. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018.
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    "EFCC detains ex-governor Igbinedion over alleged N1.6 bilion fraud". 11 November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
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    "The story of Igbinedion University by the founder". PM News. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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    Admin. "Lucky Igbinedion". Africa Confidential. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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    Admin. "Lucky Igbinedion biography, net worth, age". Manpower. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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    Aziken, Emmanuel (11 June 2016). "Odigie-Oyegun: A cat with nine lives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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    "Chief John Odigie Oyegun V. Lucky Nosa Igbinedion & Ors (1992) LLJR-CA - LawGlobal Hub". 9 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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    Admin. "Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion (2006-2007) - Nigeria Governors' Forum". NGF. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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    "Nigeria: How We Made Prostitution Unattractive for Italy-Bound Girls - Igbinedion". allAfrica.com. 23 September 2012.
  10. [10]
    "Wanted Nigerian hands himself in". BBC. 21 January 2008.
  11. [11]
    "Nigeria: Igbinedion Reports to EFCC, Detained and convicted with an option of fine". AllAfrica.com. 21 January 2008.
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    Nigerian Tribune Archived 29 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  13. [13]
    "EFCC arrest former Edo state governor Igbinedion ova N1.6 billion fraud allegation". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  14. [14]
    "EFCC invites Lucky Igbinedion over alleged N1.6bn Fraud". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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