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Rebuilding Education: Igbo Children in Post-Biafra Open-Air Schools

Post-Biafra, Igbo children at an open-air school, 1974. Photo: Bruno Barbey. The photo taken by Bruno Barbey in 1974 depicts Igbo children attending an open-air school, a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination to rebuild after the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), commonly known as the Biafran War. The conflict, fought primarily over the attempted secession…
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Historical Studies

Alvan Ikoku: The Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Educational Pioneer

Mazi Alvan Ikoku, whose portrait graces the Nigerian 10 naira note, is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated educationists. Despite this honour, few Nigerians truly understand his contributions to education, nationalism, and community development. This paper delves into Ikoku’s life, exploring the events and achievements that merited his enduring legacy on Nigerian currency and in history. Who…
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Historical Studies

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria

Dr. Michael Okpara at the Nō 10 Downing Street, London, U.K. Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara is often hailed as the architect of the agricultural revolution in Eastern Nigeria. As the Premier of Eastern Nigeria from 1959 to 1966, Dr. Okpara championed policies that significantly boosted agricultural production and modernized farming practices in the region. His government focused…
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