11 Facts About Joseph Makoju

Joseph Oyeyani Makoju served as Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria under two separate administrations.

Joseph Makoju was selected and invited for this job by government on the basis of his track record in the private sector.

Joseph Makoju was born on 13 July 1948 in Okene, Kogi State Nigeria.

Joseph Makoju held an honorary Doctor of Science degree in engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

Joseph Makoju was a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Management and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering.

Joseph Makoju was a member of the British Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Management and of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

Joseph Makoju was the vice-president of Nigeria's Employers Consultative Association.

Joseph Makoju was a National Council member of the Manufacturer Association of Nigeria.

Joseph Makoju was a member of the National Economic Revival Council, a think-tank for advising government on economic policy and member of the African Regional Board of the London School of Economics.

Joseph Makoju was honoured with the National Grand Commander of the Special Order of Merit from the Republic of Niger.

Joseph Makoju held an honorary Doctorate of Science degree from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.