Ben Murray-Bruce | |
---|---|
Senator for Bayelsa East | |
In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
Preceded by | Clever Ikisikpo |
Succeeded by | Biobarakuma Degi |
Personal details | |
Born | Lagos, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria) | 18 February 1956
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Evelyn Murray-Bruce
(m. 1980; died 2021) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | |
Known for | Silverbird Group |
Website | |
Benedict Murray-Bruce OON (born 18 February 1956) is a Nigerian business magnate and politician. He is the founder of Silverbird Group.[1][2][3] A member of the People's Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria in March 2015 where he represented the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.[4]