economy · Ozikoro

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Introduction Michael Iheonukara Okpara (1920–1984) was a visionary Nigerian statesman, medical doctor and nationalist leader who significantly influenced Nigeria’s political and economic landscape, particularly as the Premier of Eastern Nigeria (1959–1966). Known for his focus on agricultural development, industrialization and education, Okpara’s leadership continues to serve as a model for self-reliance and economic transformation in…

The Y-Shaped Currency of the Igbo People: Àpá and Its Evolution

The Y-shaped currency, referred to as àpá in Igbo, holds significant historical and cultural value in Igbo society. It was commonly used in the Cross River Igbo area, around Arochukwu, Edda and Ohafia, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known in colonial records as the “Ogoja penny,” this form of currency served as…