Nurettin Ok

Nurettin Ok was a Turkish lawyer, journalist and politician who served at the Grand [National Assembly of Turkey|Parliament] for five times. He was also a cabinet member in the 1970s.

Early life and education

Ok was born in Çankırı in 1927. He graduated from Kabataş [Boys High School|Kabataş High School], Istanbul, in 1946. He received a degree in law from Istanbul University. He also obtained a master's degree in journalism.

Career

Following his graduation Ok began to work as a lawyer and journalist in his hometown. He was elected as the mayor of Çankırı in 1955, and his term ended shortly after the 1960 [Turkish coup d'état|military coup] on 27 May 1960. He won a seat from the Republican Villagers Nation Party representing Çankırı in the general election in 1961. He left the Republican Villagers Nation Party in 1965 becoming a member of the Justice Party. He was also elected as a member of the Parliament in the 1965 elections for the Justice Party.
Ok was appointed minister of public works to the cabinet led by Naim Talu on 15 April 1973. The same year he was again elected as a deputy from Çankırı. Ok was named as the minister of public works and housing on 31 March 1975 to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Süleyman Demirel. Ok was last elected to the Parliament in 1977.

Personal life and died

Ok married Fügen Ok in 1967. He had two sons from this marriage.
Ok died in Ankara on 17 July 2013. Funeral prayers for him were performed in Kocatepe Mosque, Ankara, and he was buried in Çankırı.