F. C. Ogbalu
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| Born | Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu 20 July 1927 |
| Died | 21 October 1990 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Occupation(s) | Linguist, educator |
| Notable work | Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture |
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Chief Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu // (1927—1990) known predominantly as F. C. Ogbalu, was a Nigerian linguist and educator. He is predominantly known for standardizing Igbo language[3][4][5] and is often called the "father" of Igbo language and culture. In 1949, he founded the Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture.[6] Ogbalu served as the society's president for many years.
Ogbalu's work has had a significant impact on the Igbo language and culture. He is credited with helping to standardize the Igbo language and with promoting its use. He is also credited with helping to preserve Igbo culture.
Ogbalu died in 1990. He is remembered as a pioneer in the study of the Igbo language and culture.
References
[edit]- ^ Abanobi, Chika (4 August 2018). "F.C. Ogbalu: Father of Igbo language, literature". The Sun. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Nwachukwu-Agbada, J.O.J. (5 March 2017). "Nigerian written literature since 1914 – Part 1". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b Eberechukwu Afigbo, Adiele (1995). F. C. Ogbalu and the Igbo Language. Indiana University. p. 299. ISBN 9789781601378.
- ^ Echeta, Chikodi (11 January 2012). Still in the Shadow of Death. Lulu.com. pp. 51–52. ISBN 9781471002700.
- ^ N. Emenyonu, Ernest (2021). The Literary History of the Igbo Novel: African Literature in African Languages (illustrated ed.). Taylor & Francis Limited. p. 160. ISBN 9781032174792.
- ^ Zabus, Chantal (2007). The African palimpsest: indigenization of language in the West African europhone novel. Rodopi. p. 33. ISBN 978-90-420-2224-9.
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