George Obiozor was a Nigerian diplomat and a former ambassador of Nigeria to the United States. He was the President General, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo. George Obiozor was born on 15 August 1942 in Imo State.
George Obiozor Profile
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Name |
George Obiozor |
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Real Name |
George Obiozor |
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Date of Birth |
15 August 1942 |
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Age |
80 years (2022) |
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State of Origin |
Imo State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Occupation |
Diplomat |
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Religion |
Christian |
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Tribe |
Igbo |
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Net Worth |
Under Review |
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Death |
December 26, 2022 |
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Educational Background
George Obiozor attended the Institute of African Studies, and Albert Schweitzer College.
In 1969, he graduated from the University of Puget Sound and subsequently obtained a PhD in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Career
George Obiozor was a Nigerian diplomat. He was the director-general of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and the High Commissioner to Cyprus.
In 1999, he was appointed the Nigerian ambassador to Israel. A position he held till 2003.
In 2004, George Obiozor was appointed the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States. He served as an ambassador to the US till 2008.
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George Obiozor was elected as the President General of Ohaneze ndi Igbo, an Igbo socio-cultural group on 9 January 2021.
Personal life
George Obiozor was married with children. He was a Christian of Igbo origin.
Death
On behalf of the Government and people of Imo State, I, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, sorrowfuly announce the passage of a great Son of Imo State and Nigeria, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, Prof George OBIOZOR. pic.twitter.com/tfYNWGs9PF
— Hope Uzodimma (@Hope_Uzodimma1) December 28, 2022
George Obiozor died on 26 December 2022. He was 80 years old.