Asumoh Ete Ekukinam (born 1929) was a Nigerian politician who served as the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Nation's 2nd republic in 1976 and 1977.
[1] Ekukinam was born 1929 in Ikot Epene in Akwa Ibom State.
He received further degrees from Atlanta University and the Wharton School of Finance, both in the US.
[2] Ekukinam was director of research at the Central Bank of Nigeria from 1966 to 1972, and later vice-chairman and chairman of the social economic council to the governor of Southeastern state.
[3] Ekukinam was appointed the Minister of Finance replacing James Oluleye (1976–1977).