Philip Effiong
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Philip Efiong (also spelled Effiong, listenⓘ 18 November 1925 – 6 November 2003) was a Nigerian military officer who was the first Vice President and the second and last President of the Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970.
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Philip Efiong | |
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2nd President of Biafra | |
In office 8 January – 12 January 1970 | |
Preceded by | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu |
1st Vice President of Biafra | |
In office 30 May 1967 – 8 January 1970 | |
President | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu |
Preceded by | Position created |
Personal details | |
Born | Oblong Philip Efiong 18 November 1925 Ibiono Ibom, British Nigeria |
Died | 6 November 2003 (aged 77) Aba, Abia State, Nigeria |
Nationality | British, Nigerian |
Spouse | Josephine Efiong |
Children | Roseline Efiong, Mercy Ugot, Valentine Efiong, Charles Efiong, Philip Efiong II, Francis Efiong, Philippa Umeh, Elizabeth Edem, |
Profession | Military Officer |
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