Geoffrey Osatohanmwen AIWERIOBA

Biographical record

Title

Engr.

Surname

AIWERIOBA

First Name

Geoffrey

Other Names

Osatohanmwen

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)

Date of Birth

January 15, 1919

Status

Alive

State of Origin

Edo

Place of Birth

Benin City

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Name of Spouse

: GraceEbun Obatohun, 1947;
Margaret Aitioro Odihiri, 1975

Number of Children (Male)

6

Number of Children ( Female)

8

Profession

chartered engineer, administrator

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

Baptist School, Benin City, 1927-34; Eweka Memorial School, Benin City, 1934-38; Government College, Ibadan, 1939-44; University of London, 1952-56; Public Works Department Technical School, Lagos, 1946-49.

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. (Eng.),

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

Institute of Civil Engineers, London, 1958; American Society of Civil Engineers, Washington, USA, 1964; Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, USA; American Concrete Institute, Detroit, USA., 1964; f: Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos, 1970, Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, Washington, USA 1972; mm: International Road Federation, 1964; ch: Nigeria Road Federation, 1984-97.

Previous Appointments

Third Class Clerk, Commissioner of Colony's Office, Lagos; Designer, Engineer, Sir Frederick S. Show and Partners (Consulting Engineers), London, 1956-58; Federal Resident Engineer in charge of Lapamwa Bridge, Lagos Main Road, 1958-59; Deputy Town Engineer, Lagos City Council 1959-60; Senior Executive Engineer in charge of Airfield Bridge Design, 1961-63; ChiefCivil Engineer, Midwest Region, 1965- 69; Controller of Works Services, Midwest Region, 1969-73; ps: Controller of Works Services, Midwest Region, 1973-75; ch/md: Osaghae Development Enterprises Limited, since 1977; Founder, Nigerian Society of Engineers in London, 1958;

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

Yes

If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates

ch., defunct National Party of Nigeria, Orhedo, 1981-83

Traditional Titles

Chief Osaghobadiaye of Benin, 1985

Hobbies

building houses, football

Social Clubs

Member, Island Club, Lagos, 1960-64

Phone Number

052-253249; 052-253960, 243413.

Official Address

39, Ihama Road, GRA, P.O. Box 656, Benin City, EdoState