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OKWARAJI Samuel Sochukwuma

OKWARAJI Samuel Sochukwuma

Male 1964 - 1989  (25 years)


  • Name OKWARAJI Samuel Sochukwuma 
    • Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was a professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. He was also a qualified lawyer who had a masters in international law from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome
    Birth 19 May 1964  Orlu L.G.A, Imo State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Nationality Orlu L.G.A, Imo State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Nigerian 
    Individual ID 416DBD291BF64716B94058C67510291BE227 
    Death 12 Aug 1989  Lagos State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: congestive heart failure 
    Person ID X1249  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 28 Sep 2020 

    Father OKWARAJI David 
    Mother OKWARAJI Janet 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F74A7ECF394A4C91A6EE48347788B79B4FFB 
    Family ID X1250  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart


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