Peter Obi’s Biography: daughter, spouse, net worth
Nigerianpolitician and previous Governor of Anambra state, who was the Peoples Democratic PartyPDP Vice Presidential nominee in the 2019 General election, Peter Obi, has been in the news recently after his name surfaced in the Pandora paper leak.
This development arises as Nigerian media outlet Premium Times, while referencing the Pandora Papers, identified Peter Obi as one of those who established and managed confidential businesses abroad.
For those unfamiliar, the Pandora Papers constitute a leak of approximately 12 million documents that revealed the concealed wealth and tax evasion by various affluent and influential figures globally.
Similar to numerous Nigerians, the former governor Peter Obi has responded to the leak, denying any illegal activities linked to setting up personal businesses in tax havens.
Obi, in his remarks, asserted that there was no claim in the article accusing him of any corruption, including the misappropriation of public resources.
The former governor continued, stating that the piece never claimed he was involved in illegal business practices, as the allegations primarily revolved around tax evasion and the failure to declare certain jointly owned assets.
To discover more about Peter Obi, keep reading this article.
Profile Summary
Name
Peter Obi
Gender
Male
Date of birth
19th July 1961
Age
60 years old in 2021
Place of birth
Onitsha Anambra state
Nationality
Nigerian
Political party
Peoples Democratic PartyPDP
Marital status
Married to Margaret Browson Usen
Children
Two
Education
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Lagos Business School, Nigeria, Harvard Business School, Boston, London School of Economics, Columbia Business School, New York Institute for Management Development, Switzerland
Profession
Politician, Businessperson
Peter Obi’s Biography
Peter Obi was born on July 19, 1961, in Onitsha, Anambra state; there are no specifics regarding his parents or siblings.
The previous Anambra state governor is a Nigerian by birth and celebrated his…
60th anniversary in 2021.
Academic Background
The former Governor Peter Obi ranks among the most learned Nigerianpoliticians, having attended some of the most prestigious institutions globally.
Peter Obi enrolled at Christ the King College, Onitsha, and subsequently gained acceptance into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN in 1980, obtaining a B.A (Hons) in Philosophy in 1984.
Due to his passion for education and entrepreneurship, Peter Obi proceeded to some of the top educational institutions worldwide. The former Anambra state governor is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, Boston, USA; London School of Economics; Columbia Business School, New York, USA; Institute for Management and Development, Switzerland; Kellogg Graduate School of Management, USA; Oxford University and Cambridge.
Professional Journey
Prior to becoming a politician, Peter Obi was an accomplished entrepreneur and held prominent roles in several esteemed organizations; below is a selection of them:
Next International Nigeria Ltd
Guardian Express Mortgage Bank Ltd
Guardian Express Bank Plc
Future View Securities Ltd
Paymaster Nigeria Ltd
Chams Nigeria Ltd
Corp Ltd and Card Centre Ltd
Peter Obi previously served as the governor of Anambra state, completing two terms in office.
Due to his sharp business insight, Peter Obi was appointed as the Chairman of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) by former PresidentGoodluck Jonathan.
Private Life
Peter Obi is wedded to Margaret Brownson Usen; they pledged their vows in 1992, and their marriage is graced with two children named: Gabriella Nwamaka Frances Obi and Gregory Peter Oseloka Obi.
Wealth
While specific details about Peter Obi’s wealth are not available, it is reported that he is valued at millions in dollars.
