Obaro Ikime
Nigerian historian (1936-2023)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prof. Obaro Ikime (30 December 1936 – 25 April 2023) was a Nigerian historian.[1][2] He was a published author. Obaro served as 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) |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Ibadan |
| Occupations | Historian, author |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Notable works | Leadership in the 19th Century Africa, 1974, The Fall of Nigeria,1977, Groundwork of Nigerian History, 1980 |
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: