Angelo Onegi Obel (4 April 1932 – 16 December 2008), was a Ugandan economist and politician and former adviser to the President of Uganda.
[1] Obel was born on 4 April 1932, in the village of Pacego Pumvuga, Panyango sub-county, Jonam County in today's Nebbi District, West Nile sub-region.
[2] After graduating from Namilyango College, Obel became employed by the Uganda Government, as a clerical officer in accountancy in Lira and Arua.
His efforts towards developing the economy and instructure of Uganda and corporate interests often led to conflict and in 2006, for instance, he was involved in a legal battle over the construction of a bridge which jeopardized the livelihoods of local farmers.
[2] One of his sons is Geoffrey Onegi Obel, who once served as the Chairman of National Social Security Fund.