Christopher Pere Ajuwa
Pere Ajuwa | |
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| Born | Christopher Pere Ajuwa 23 November 1941 Nigeria |
| Died | 31 January 2017 (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, businessman, politician |
| Known for | Presidential candidate and Ijaw activisism |
| Title | Chief, Doctor |
| Spouse | Helen Ajuwa |
| Children | Ebiere Irene Ajuwa-Musa, Amaebimo Ebi Esther Ajuwa, Elias Pere Ajuwa, Tare Ajuwa, Layefa Ajuwa |
Christopher 'Pere' Ajuwa (23 November 1941 – 31 January 2017) was the first man from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria to run for the office of the President of Nigeria. He was an astute businessman during the 1980s and 1990s, and was best known for his humanitarian benefactions.