Description: (Nigerian Politician and Architect Who Had Been the Country's First Elected Vice President)
Alexander Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was a significant Nigerian politician who served as the first elected vice president of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. He held this position during the Second Nigerian Republic under President Shehu Shagari, representing the National Party of Nigeria. Ekwueme made notable contributions to Nigerian politics and governance, influencing policy initiatives and decision-making processes focused on the country's development and advancement.