11 Notable alumni of Ambrose Alli University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Ambrose Alli University is ranked #5,238 in the world and #39 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Ambrose Alli University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Ambrose Alli University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Benedict Ayade
1969-. (aged 57)
lawyer
politician
Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade CON is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State from 2015 to 2023. He served as Senator for Cross River North from 2011 to 2015.
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2. Samuel Oboh
1971-. (aged 55)
architect
Samuel Óghalé Oboh is a Canadian architect, manager, leader, former Vice President - Architecture at AECOM Canada Architects Ltd - a Fortune 500 Company and the 2015 President of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). Sam Oboh (as he is commonly known) is the first Canadian of African descent to be elected as president of this Canadian Royal Institute...
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3. Kingsley Otuaro
1968-. (aged 58)
lawyer
politician
Kingsley Burutu Otuaro is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as deputy governor of Delta State from May 2015 to May 2023.
4. Godwin Enakhena
journalist
Godwin Enakhena is a Nigerian sports journalist and analyst. He currently serves as the Director of Sports of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
5. Tony Elumelu
1963-. (aged 63)
banker
economist
philanthropist
Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu Listen CFR is a Nigerian economist, banker and philanthropist. He chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and United Bank for Africa, and is the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.
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6. Don Jazzy
1982-. (aged 44)
singer
record producer
entrepreneur
philanthropist
songwriter
Michael Collins Ajereh, known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian music executive, record producer, singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. He founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, as a subsidiary of Mavin Global Holdings, through which he has signed artists including Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Bayanni, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Lifesize Teddy, DJ Big N, and Boy Spyce. He...
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7. Aisha Buhari
1971-. (aged 55)
activist
First Lady
beauty therapist
politician
Aisha Halilu Buhari is a beauty therapist who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023.
8. Festus Keyamo
1970-. (aged 56)
Senior Advocate of Nigeria
columnist
lawyer
critic
human rights defender
Festus Egwarewa Keyamo CON SAN is a Nigerian lawyer, columnist and human rights activist who serves as the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria. In April 2018, Keyamo was appointed as the director of Strategic Communications of the 2019 re-election bid of President Buhari and later appointed minister of State for Labour and Employment.
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9. Peggy Ovire
banker
actor
model
Peggy Ovire Enoho addressed commonly as Peggy is a Nigerian model, movie producer and actress who won the award for “Most Promising Actress Of The Year ” at the City People Entertainment Awards 2015 edition.
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10. Omawumi
1982-. (aged 44)
singer
actor
songwriter
Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf, known mononymously by Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She was the brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise....
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11. Chris Oyakhilome
1963-. (aged 63)
writer
pastor
Christian Oyakhilome is a Nigerian televangelist and the founder of LoveWorld Incorporated (also known as Christ Embassy), a Christian ministry based in Lagos. He is the author of the daily devotional Rhapsody of Realities. His ministry includes a global television network and branches in several countries. Oyakhilome has been subject to criticism and regulatory sanctions for promoting pseudoscience and conspiracy...
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