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]
Professor Obaro Ikime | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 December 1936 Anibeze , Delta State, Nigeria |
| Died | 25 April 2023 (aged 86) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Historian, 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 |
Biography
editEarly life and education
editObaro 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
editObaro 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
editObaro published books which include:
References
edit- ^ "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.