Michael Okpara
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| Michael Iheonukara Okpara | |
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| In office October 1, 1959 – January 15, 1966 |
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| Preceded by | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Succeeded by | None (Position abolished) |
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| Born | December, 1920 Umuahia, Abia State |
| Died | December 17, 1984 |
| Political party | National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
| Religion | Christianity |
Michael Iheonukara Okpara, GCON (December 1920-December 17, 1984) was a political leader and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic, from 1959–1966.
The Michael Okpara Federal University of Agriculture is named after him, as was the Michael Okpara College of Agriculture in Imo State, since renamed the Imo State Polytechnic.
[edit] External links
- Profile at onlinenigeria.com
- Nigeria Exchange - chronology of 1980s Nigeria history (source for birth/death dates)
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