Nigerian historian (1936-2023)
Professor
Obaro Ikime |
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Born | 30 December 1936 Anibeze , Delta State, Nigeria |
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Died | 25 April 2023(2023-04-25) (aged 86) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
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Occupation | Hstorian, author |
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Language | English |
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Nationality | Nigerian |
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Citizenship | Nigerian |
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Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
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Notable works | Leadership in the 19th Century Africa, 1974, The Fall of Nigeria,1977, Groundwork of Nigerian History, 1980 |
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Prof. Obaro Ikime (30 December 1936 – 25 April 2023) was a Nigerian historian.[1][2] He was a published author. Obaro served as a president of the Historical Society of Nigeria. He also served as a priest at the Anglican Church in Nigeria.[3][4]
Biography
Early life and education
Obaro had his secondary school education between 1950 and 1956 at Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria.[5][6] He proceeded to the University of Ibadan to study History Ikime with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).[5]
Leadership
Obaro began serving in a leadership capacity as early as his secondary education, where he was appointed as the school prefect at Government College, Ughelli in Delta State.[5]
Books
Obaro published books which include:
- Leadership in the 19th Century Africa, (1974)[5]
- The Fall of Nigeria,1977[5]
- Groundwork of Nigerian History, (1980)
- Can Anything Good Come Out of History? (2018)
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