George Obiozor death, net worth, age, bio, birthday, height, facts
George Obiozor passing, net wealth, age, biography, birthday, stature, details.
George Obiozor (born August 15, 1942) was a Nigerian diplomat and educator. At the time, he served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States.
He pursued education at the Institute of African Studies and Albert Schweitzer College.
In 1969, he attained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound and a PhD in international affairs from Columbia University.
George Obiozor Age, Biography and Profile Summary
George Obiozor is currently 80 years old.
Obiozor received his schooling at Awo-Omamma Comprehensive Secondary School from 1959 to 1963. He was enrolled at the Institute of African Studies in Geneva, Switzerland in 1967, where he obtained a Diploma Programme from the University of South Tacoma, Washington, USA, and earned a B.A. (Hons) in Political Science in 1968, followed by an M.A. in International Law and Organisation from Columbia University, New York. He completed an M. Phil in International Affairs in 1974, culminating in a Doctorate in International Relations in 1976.
Full Name
George Obiozor
Occupation
Politician
Age
80
Date of Birth
August 15, 1942
Place of Birth
Imo (state), Nigeria
Star Sign
Leo
Country
Nigeria
Gender
Male
George Obiozor Career
During his academic tenure, Prof Obiozor has been a lecturer at the Pratt Institute in New York City from 1971 to 1975, and an Assistant Professor of Political Science at City University of New York Medgar Evers College from 1975 to 1979. He was also a Ralph Bunche Research Fellow at the United Nations City University of New York Graduate Center from 1977 to 1978.
He held the position of Chairman at AiQ Capital Management Limited and was the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United States from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he served as the Ambassador of Nigeria to Israel and High Commissioner to Cyprus between 1999 and 2003.
From 1964 to 2003, Prof. Obiozor held numerous significant roles within the Nigerian government and academia, including being a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs from 1991 to 1999. He has published several novels and articles on Nigeria’s foreign policy, international relations, and diplomacy, and his extensive experience and deep understanding of diplomatic affairs have been invaluable in enhancing Nigeria’s global image and its ties with America.
George Obiozor Works
Uneasy Friendships: Nigeria-United States Relations, Fourth Dimension Pub. Co., 1992, ISBN 978-978-156-318-8
The Politics of Precarious Balancing: An Analysis of Contending Issues in Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Policy, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 1994, ISBN 978-978-002-026-2
George Obiozor Personal Life
Obiozor is married and is a father.
George Obiozor Death (Cause of Death)
The leading Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has confirmed the passing of Professor George Obiozor. He was 80 years old.
Though the exact cause of his demise has not been formally disclosed, it was reported that he succumbed to a health-related issue.
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, verified Obiozor’s death via a statement on his Instagram account on Wednesday night.
Uzodimma remarked;
On behalf of the Government and citizens of Imo State, I, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, regretfully announce the departure of a remarkable Son of Imo State and of Nigeria, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Prof George Obiozor.
A distinguished scholar, an outstanding diplomat, a statesman, and a dedicated patriot, Prof George Obiozor recently passed after a brief illness.
George Obiozor Awards
Obiozor has been honored with the Ugwumba 1 of Orlu in 1991, the Albert Schweitzer fellowship from 1969 to 1971, and the Alice Stetten fellowship from Columbia University School of International Affairs during 1969-1971.
