Biography Intro: Benedict Murray-Bruce, MON is a Nigerian business magnate and politician. He is the founder of Silverbird Group. A member of the People’s Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria in March 2015 where he currently represents the Bayelsa East constituency, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

NAME: Benedict Murray-Bruce

DATE OF BIRTH: 17 February 1956 (age 62)

MARRIED TO: Evelyn Murray-Bruce

PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos

PARENT: Mullighan & Margaret Murray-Bruce

CHILDREN: 4

OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur, Politician & Motivational speaker.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• “Showbiz Icon of the Year Award” (2005)
• ““Top Ten” Significant Nigerian Businessmen Award” (2006)
• “Life Achiever Award” (2006)
• “Champion for Nation Building Award” (2007)
• “Excellent Personality Award” (2009)
• “Officer of the Order of the Niger” (2014)