Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (30 April 1891 – 6 April 1955)[2][self-published source] was a Nigerian clergyman and educationist.[3]
Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti | |
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 Reverend Israel and Chief Funmilayo beside him, Dolu is behind and Fela in foreground, baby in arms is Beko, Olikoye is to the right | |
| Born | 30 April 1891 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Died | 6 April 1955 (aged 63) Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Fourah Bay College CMS Grammar School, Lagos |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1916–1954 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4
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| Parent | Josiah Ransome-Kuti Amy Bertha Arinola Ransome-Kuti (Née Olubi) |
| Notes | |
Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti was the first President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers[1] | |
Life
editIsrael was born on 30 April 1891 in Abeokuta, Ogun State to Josiah Ransome-Kuti and Bertha Anny Olubi. He completed his primary and secondary school education at Lagos Grammar School and Abeokuta Grammar School respectively before proceeding to Fourah Bay College, Freetown where he completed his undergraduate studies.[4]
Upon his graduation from Fourah Bay College, Israel returned to Nigeria in 1916 to begin his career first as a class teacher at Abeokuta Grammar School until 1918 when he left his hometown.[5] He was appointed as the principal of Ijebu Ode Grammar School for thirteen years and went on to found the Association of Headmasters of Ijebu Schools in 1926.[citation needed]
In 1931, Israel was appointed as the pioneering President of the newly formed Nigeria Union of Teachers,[6] a position he held until his retirement in 1954.[1] Kuti Hall, one of the halls of residence at the University of Ibadan which opened in 1954, is named in his honor.[7]
Death
editOn 6 April 1955, Israel died of a cancer-related illness at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.[8]
Bibliography
edit- Tunde Adeyanju (1993). The Rev. Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti: Teacher and Nation Builder. Litany Nigeria. ISBN 978-978-31846-0-2.
References
edit- ^ a b Raymond J. Smyke; Denis C. Storer (1974). Nigeria Union of Teachers: An Official History. Oxford University Press.
- ^ Dr. Akinniyi Savage (25 May 2010). LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WESTERN NIGERIA: ABEOKUTA, 1830-1952.: A CASE STUDY OF EXEMPLARY INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE. Xlibris Corporation. pp. 241–. ISBN 978-1-4691-1693-8.
- ^ Ademola Kuti (1999). Ten Years On, a Decade of Royal Selfless Service 20th of May 1989 to 20th of May 1999: Salute to Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwa Oba Dr. Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso. publisher not identified. ISBN 978-978-34838-3-5.
- ^ Bayo Onanuga (2000). People in the News, 1900-1999: A Survey of Nigerians of the 20th Century. Independent Communications Network Limited. ISBN 978-978-32284-0-5.
- ^ L. H. Ofosu-Appiah, Dictionary of African Biography, Volume on Ghana & Ethiopia, volume on Sierra Leone & Zaire, (New York : Reference Publications, 1977-)
- ^ "Origin of NUT". nut-nigeria.org. Nigeria Union of Teachers. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Halls of Residence". University of Ibadan. University of Ibadan. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ Times Newspapers Ltd; Obituaries from the Times (Volume 1, 1961-1970; Vol.2, 1971- 1975)