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I Barth F. Akor was born at Amucha village in the former Orlu District on April 9, 1937, where I had my early education. I continued my education at Abbot Institute Sapele of the Mid Western State of Nigeria and was certified by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce in London.
I worked for Nads Pharmaceuticals and Nigerpharm Industries Ltd at Aba, Nigeria. Later I worked for the British-American Insurance Co. Ltd for 26 years of dedicated service and retired as a senior manager.
The Wisdom Educational Services Ltd hired my services where I later became the sales manager. I was a co-founder and one of the Directors of Animpax Nigeria Ltd, a paper manufacturer and packaging company. I served part time as a chairman of Amacha Community Cooperative Society for 10 years.
I relinquished my appointment with the Wisdom Educational Services Ltd to travel to the USA after the death of my wife, Philomena U. Akor on 12th Feb. 1997. I have 3 daughters (two of whom live in England) and a son.
In the USA I worked at Wal-Mart Inc. and later joined the services of the Compton Unified School District, to date.
I was privileged to be sworn in as a United States Citizen on 5/26/04 at a colorful ceremony at Fairplex Hall Complex. It was a pleasant and memorable day for me.