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He later became Special Adviser to the President of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]], Alhaji [[Shehu Shagari]] on economic affairs.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YxiTAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=Nigerian+Diplomat-+Philip+Asiodu|title=Democracy and Prebendal Politics in Nigeria|publisher=Cambridge University Press|author=Richard A. Joseph|isbn=1107633532|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/main-reason-gowon-was-toppled-by-philip-asiodu/|title=Main reason Gowon was toppled, by Philip Asiodu|work=Vanguard News|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2004/feb/26/0048.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204112331/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2004/feb/26/0048.html|title=Philip Asiodu at 70: Sees hope for Nigeria|date=February 26, 2004|archivedate=4 December 2014|publisher=Champion Newspapers|accessdate=13 June 2016}}</ref> |
He later became Special Adviser to the President of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]], Alhaji [[Shehu Shagari]] on economic affairs.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YxiTAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=Nigerian+Diplomat-+Philip+Asiodu|title=Democracy and Prebendal Politics in Nigeria|publisher=Cambridge University Press|author=Richard A. Joseph|isbn=1107633532|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/main-reason-gowon-was-toppled-by-philip-asiodu/|title=Main reason Gowon was toppled, by Philip Asiodu|work=Vanguard News|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2004/feb/26/0048.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204112331/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2004/feb/26/0048.html|title=Philip Asiodu at 70: Sees hope for Nigeria|date=February 26, 2004|archivedate=4 December 2014|publisher=Champion Newspapers|accessdate=13 June 2016}}</ref> |
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In 1999, he was appointed Chief Economic Adviser to the former [[Nigeria]]n President, Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-73739037.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329055444/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-73739037.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2015|title=NIGERIA - Profile - Philip Asiodu.(Brief Article)|work=APS Diplomat Operations in Oil Diplomacy|date=September 18, 2000|via=highbeam.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessdayonline.com/2013/11/of-nigerias-refineries-proposed-sale-and-failed-attempts/|title=Of Nigeria’s refineries, proposed sale and failed attempts|accessdate=29 November 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219123243/http://businessdayonline.com/2013/11/of-nigerias-refineries-proposed-sale-and-failed-attempts/|archivedate=19 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nannewsnigeria.com/economy-asiodu-urges-governments-look-beyond-oil|title=Economy: Asiodu urges governments to look beyond oil - NAN|publisher=|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> Among other leadership roles includes the planning and implementation of Nigeria’s oil and gas policies. He also took part in the negotiations for Nigeria’s admission into OPEC, 1971.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1KBP7QbalX0C&pg=PA781&lpg=PA781&dq=Phillip+Asiodu+Join+PDP|title=Africa South of the Sahara 2003|publisher=Psychology Press|author=Eur|isbn=1857431316|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> |
In 1999, he was appointed Chief Economic Adviser to the former [[Nigeria]]n President, Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-73739037.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329055444/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-73739037.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2015|title=NIGERIA - Profile - Philip Asiodu.(Brief Article)|work=APS Diplomat Operations in Oil Diplomacy|date=September 18, 2000|via=highbeam.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessdayonline.com/2013/11/of-nigerias-refineries-proposed-sale-and-failed-attempts/|title=Of Nigeria’s refineries, proposed sale and failed attempts|accessdate=29 November 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219123243/http://businessdayonline.com/2013/11/of-nigerias-refineries-proposed-sale-and-failed-attempts/|archivedate=19 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nannewsnigeria.com/economy-asiodu-urges-governments-look-beyond-oil|title=Economy: Asiodu urges governments to look beyond oil - NAN|publisher=|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> Among other leadership roles includes the planning and implementation of Nigeria’s oil and gas policies. He also took part in the negotiations for Nigeria’s admission into OPEC, 1971.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1KBP7QbalX0C&pg=PA781&lpg=PA781&dq=Phillip+Asiodu+Join+PDP|title=Africa South of the Sahara 2003|publisher=Psychology Press|author=Eur|isbn=1857431316|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> |
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His younger brother, the athlete [[Sydney Asiodu|Sidney Asiodu]] died in the [[Asaba massacre]]. |
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==Political life== |
==Political life== |
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Phillip Asiodu | |
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| Born | 26 February 1934 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
Phillip Asiodu, (CON) (born 19 February 1934) is a Nigerian Diplomat, Bureaucrat and former Minister of Petroleum, Nigeria.[1][2]
Life and career
Phillip was born February 26, 1934 in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. He attended King's College, Lagos before he proceeded to Queen's College, Oxford where he obtained a master's degree in Philosophy.[3][4] He joined the Nigerian Civil service in 1964 and became the Federal Permanent Secretary, and first served under General Gowon before and during the Nigeria-Biafra war. He was instrumental in the U-turn on the Aburi Accord by Gowon.[5] He later became Special Adviser to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari on economic affairs.[6][7][8] In 1999, he was appointed Chief Economic Adviser to the former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.[9][10][11] Among other leadership roles includes the planning and implementation of Nigeria’s oil and gas policies. He also took part in the negotiations for Nigeria’s admission into OPEC, 1971.[12]
His younger brother, the athlete Sidney Asiodu died in the Asaba massacre.
Political life
In 1998, he became a member of the People's Democratic Party, and a Trustee of the party.[13] In 1999, he contested nomination as the party’s Presidential candidate but unsuccessful.[14]
Awards
References
- ^ "Asiodu: How Murtala/Obasanjo Foisted Economic Stagnation on Nigeria, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Details - The Nation Archive". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "African Success : Biography of Philip ASIODU". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Philip Asiodu speaks at Oxford, Cambridge alumni luncheon". Vanguard News. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ Ufot Bassey Inamete. Foreign Policy Decision-making in Nigeria. Susquehanna University Press. ISBN 1575910489. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ Richard A. Joseph. Democracy and Prebendal Politics in Nigeria. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 1107633532. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Main reason Gowon was toppled, by Philip Asiodu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Philip Asiodu at 70: Sees hope for Nigeria". Champion Newspapers. February 26, 2004. Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "NIGERIA - Profile - Philip Asiodu.(Brief Article)". APS Diplomat Operations in Oil Diplomacy. September 18, 2000. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015 – via highbeam.com.
- ^ "Of Nigeria's refineries, proposed sale and failed attempts". Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Economy: Asiodu urges governments to look beyond oil - NAN". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ Eur. Africa South of the Sahara 2003. Psychology Press. ISBN 1857431316. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Delta 2015: Intrigues, and the Anioma battle for PDP ticket". Vanguard News. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "CHIEF P. C. ASIODU, DLITT, CON". The Nigeria Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ Our Correspondent. "New Telegraph – Service chiefs, eight governors, others make National Honours list". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.