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Ernest OKONKWO

Broadcaster · b. 1936

Born in 1936 at Nando, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, the amiable sports commentator attended the local primary school, before proceeding to the then famous Government College, Umuahia in Imo State for his secondary education. He enlisted into the services of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on the 8th of March, 1957 as a programme assistant. With sheer dint of hard work, he rose o become the first manager of sports and outside broadcast. Married to Mrs. Joy Okonkwo, he had five children, two boys and three girls.

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Surname
OKONKWO
First Name
Ernest
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
1936
Date of Death
August 7,1990
State of Origin
Anambra State
Name of Spouse
Mrs. Joy Okonkwo
Number of Children (Male)
2
Number of Children ( Female)
3
Profession
Broadcaster
Working Experience
Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC)
Schools Attended with Dates
Government College, Umuahia
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A
Source
https://naijasuperfans.com/ernest-okonkwo-the-sports-encyclopaedia-1936-1990/

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https://naijasuperfans.com/ernest-okonkwo-the-sports-encyclopaedia-1936-1990/

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