Professor Obaro Ikime | |
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Born | 30 December 1936 Anibeze , Delta State, Nigeria |
Died | 25 April 2023 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | (aged 86)
Occupation | Hstorian, author |
Language | English |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
Notable works | Leadership in the 19th Century Africa, 1974, The Fall of Nigeria,1977, Groundwork of Nigerian History, 1980 |
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)
References
- ^ "Renowned Professor Of History, Obaro Ikime, Dies At 86". IndependentNG. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Edet, Hope (9 March 2017). "IKIME, Prof. (Rev) Obaro". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Reminiscences with Professor Obaro Ikime". Daily Trust. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Ajibola, Soji (26 April 2023). "Renowned Professor of History, Obaro Ikime, is dead". Tribune Online. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Seven things you did not know about Prof Obaro Ikime". Punch Newspapers. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Obaro Ikime". LibraryThing.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.