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| Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 4:26pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
[b]Greatestest Igbo achievers Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, P.C. (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996),[3] usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism. He was ceremonial head of state of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He served as the second and last Governor-General from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the Eastern Region , and first graduate to join Nigeria Army Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme frontline Politician, Architect and the first executive Vice-President of Nigeria Prof Kenneth Dike Nigeria first professor of history, and the founder of national archive, Professor Kenneth Dike who published the first account of trade in Nigeria in pre-colonial times, First black Vice chancellor of University Ibadan, Professor Frank Ndili who gained a Ph.D in his early ’20s at Cambridge Univesity in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry in the early 60s he made a First Class in Physics and Mathematics at the then University College Ibadan in the early ’50s Dr Pius Okigbo who became a visiting scholar and Professor of Economics at the University of London in 1954. He is also the first Nigerian Ph.D in Economics Professor Chike Edozien who was the first Professor of Anatomy at the University College Ibadan Professor Njoku who became the first Nigerian to earn a Ph.D in Theology from Queens University Belfast in Ireland. He was appointed a Professor of Theology at the University College Zambia in 1952. Fabian Udekwu Cardiac surgeon, distinguished professor of surgery at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a pioneer of open heart surgery in Africa Prof Philip emeagwali Computer scientist/geologist, one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of the Connection Machine supercomputer Professor Okonjo Demography and statistical research into population studies who set up the first Centre for Population Research in Ibadan in the early ’60s. A double Ph.D in Mathematics and Economics Prof Okoye first Nigerian professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960 Dr Samuel Achilefu - Inventor, biomedical engineer and radiologist.Recently made the news for his invention of infrared goggles, which enables surgeons to see cancer cells during surgery.Owns over 50 US patents. Dr. Chibugo Okoli becomes first African woman Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the UK, she became the first African medical professional to be appointed to the most powerful dual position as Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the United Kingdom. UGO, as she is known to her friends and peers, became a Consultant in Public Health in the UK only a few years ago, after passing all the medical exams required of all specialist doctors. Within a record time she was sky-rocketed to this extremely powerful new position with a six figure salary in May this year, after beating several competitors and rivals to the coveted post and therefore proving herself worthy of the position to her peers who are mainly European, Her father is Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, the first Nigerian nuclear physicist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, Ile-Ife renamed Obafemi Awolowo University Chike Obi first Nigerian professor of mathematicsa, Mathematician famous for his work on non-differential equations won the 1985 ICTP Price Professor Alexander Anumalu who has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Physics three times for his research in Intermediate Quantum Physics. He was also a founding member of the Nigerian Mathematical Centre. Nuclear Physics and Chemistry Prof Kodilnye first Nigerian professor of miedicine he was appointed a Professor of Medicine at the University of London in 1952. He later became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka after the war. Professor Ntukoju – the first Professor of Astronomy –he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics. Cyril Agodi Onwumechili - Nigeria's first Nuclear Physicist. Prof Barth Nnaji first indegious owner of Power plant in Nigeria (Geometrics) Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953 First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research Prof Chinua Achebe great writer -Things Fall Apart/Chinua Achebe.One of the top 100 greatest books of all time, according to Time Magazine, The Guardian. Arguably the go to book for modern African literature. Most translated African book.Written by the christened "father of modern African Literature" himself Cyprian Ekwensi MFR, a writer of international repute, Arguably Nigeria's most prolific writer. Hardly mentioned when talking about the literary greats but one cannot deny that his books have played a considerable role in shaping any part of Nigeria's literati. Fast-paced stories that are set in diverse locales in the country irrespective of origin. Notable books include Jagua Nana, An Africa's Night Entertainment, Burning Grass, The Passport of Mallam Illia. Prof Emeka Anyaoku first African commom wealth chairman Prof Ben Enwonwu first Nigerian sculptor of international repute with artwork gracing the United Nations headquarters Professor Samuel Okoye was black Africa's first PhD in RadioAstronomy who along with Antony Hewish of the University of Cambridge discovered the radio source of Crab Nebula neutron star. Chief Jerome Udoji a social reformer was the first African to be made a 'D.O' (District Officer) by the Colonial Administration Chimamanda Adichie Novelist Contemporary literary writer with critical acclaims. An insufferable feminist, a great storyteller and Bestselling author. It doesn't hurt that Beyonce is a fangirl .Awards and achievements: Orange prize winner and once part of the Man Booker dozen. Notable books: Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah. Gilbert Kodilinye BA(Oxon) MA(Oxon) LL.M(Lond) Barrist -at-Law Francisca Nneka Okeke- L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Laureate for Africa in 2013, winner. Chuka Umunna, a British Labor Party Member of Parliament for Streatham constituency Chinyelu Onwurah, a British Labor Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central, becoming the first female British MP of African origin Lieutenant-General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, appointed in 2008 by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as Military Advisor on UN Peacekeeping Operations. Charles Soludo renowned professor Economics and fromer CBN Governor Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy MBE, a London-based visual artist. The first black artist to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II when commissioned to paint the official Golden Jubilee portrai Francis Akpuaka - a renowned professor of plastic surgery Dr. Onyewu attended elementary school in upstate New York. He completed his high school education in Nigeria before attending Boston University as a commonwealth scholar. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his general surgery at Howard University Hospital under Dr. Lasalle Leffall, earning the chairman’s award both as the intern of the year and the Chief Resident of the Year. He then completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the Georgetown University Hospital under Dr. Scott Spear. Dr. Onyewu became a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery in 1997. Dr. Onyewu specializes in surgery of the breast, reconstruction, augmentation, breast lifts and body sculpturing using liposuction. He also has performed many successful procedures to remove Keloid scars. Elechi Amadi,THE CONCUBINE(1966) his first novel prof Eni. Njoku first African black VC university of Lagos first Nigeria Professor of Microbiology Olaudah Equiano.Not necessarily a master of the literary arts, however his memoir, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," published in 1789, is regarded by many as the "the true beginning of Modern African Literature." Flora Nwapa, Nigeria's first female Novelist. Buchi EmechetaOr the Feminist writer at a time in Nigeria when "feminism" was at the backburner of any sociological discussion Chukwuedu Nathaniel II Nwokolo (19 April 1921 – 18 May 2014)[6][7] was an internationally distinguished tropical diseases, nutrition, human, medical, biological and life sciences expert; plus research scientist, scholar, pioneer medical doctor, author, humanitarian and acclaimed professor of medicine.[8][9] He was Nigerian, and is listed in the Who's Who in Nigeria series by Newswatch.[10] Nwokolo was outstandingly recognised worldwide for discovering and mapping out the area of paragonimiasis lung disease in Eastern Nigeria, with a study of the disease in Africa and clinical research for its control.[11] Nwokolo founded SICREP: Sickle Cell Research Programme to effectively fight the disease in Nigeria and globa Prof Chukwuemeka Ike great writer his famous novel THE BOTTLED LEOPARD Nnedi Okoroafor - dedicated to writing African Fantasy/Science Fiction It remains to be seen if she is going to be considered one of the great writers in future, but I am including her here because her genre of writing is hardly tackled by most African novelists. She is also an very notable writer for teens and young adults in this regard.Her influences include Ben Okri and Octavia Butler.Notable books: Lagoon, Who Fears Death, Zahra the Windseeker. Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, Prolific inventor and scientist.Holds over 120 US patents and over 160 global patents. Voted inventor of the year in 2006 from the New York Intellectual Property Association. Prof Dora Akunyili renowned professor of pharmacist NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA-she was a two time director of the world bank.unarguably one of the greatest influencers of all time in the world bank. OBY EZEKWESILI-She is a former vice president of the world bank. ARUNMA OTEH-she is the current treasurer and vice president of the world bank. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi (born February 6, 1956) is a Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate, with a passion for the dignity of the human person and the spirit of enterprise. Captain Chinyere Kalu, Nigeria's first female pilot. 20yrs Favour Odozor emerged as the youngest commercial licenced pilot in Africa Kimberly Anyadike, 15, becomes youngest African American female to pilot plane cross-country http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/kimberly-anyadike-15-youngest-african-american-female-pilot-plane-cross-country-article-1.399825 Chief Innocent Chukwuma founder of innoson group first indigenous vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria sir Louis Odemagu Ojukwu first nigerian millionaire and the founder of nigeria stock exchange. Christopher Okigbo - The Poet. prof Onuora Nzekwu for "Eze Goes To School", (one of the most widely read early African short stories); Pita Nwana for "Omenuko" (one of the earliest novels written in an African indigenous language); Jaja of Opobo (full name: Jubo Jubogha; 1821–1891) was a merchant prince and the founder of Opobo city-state in an area that is now part of Nigeria. Born in Umuduruoha, Amaigbo,[citation needed] in Igboland, he was sold at about the age of twelve as a slave in Bonny. Jumo Jumofe later took the name "Jaja" for his dealings with the British. Colonel Edwin Njoku first Africa colonel in US army Dr. Njoku's other activities have included development of microwave remote sensing retrieval algorithms for land, ocean, atmosphere, and cryospheric investigations; technology studies utilizing large deployable antennas for spaceborne microwave sensing; and field campaigns using airborne microwave radiometers and radar systems. Education •Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1976) •M.S., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1974) •B.A., Natural Sciences/Electrical Sciences, Cambridge University (1972) •Visiting Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environ. Engineering, MIT. (2001-2002) •Program Scientist, Ocean Processes Branch and Earth Science Data and Information Systems, NASA Headquarters (1986-1990) •Associate Professor, Dept. of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA (1984-1986) •Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria (1980-1981) Selected Awards •English-Speaking Union, King George VI Memorial Scholarship (1972) •National Acad. of Sciences/NRC, Resident Research Assoc. (1976) •NASA Group Achievement Awards (1980, 1982, 1985, 2013) •NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1985) •Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (1995) •Visiting Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001-02) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar and Emmy awards nominee, Bafta Awards Winner.Notable films - 12 years a Slave, Children of Men, American Gangster. Slated to play the villain in Marvel Comics upcoming movie "Dr. Strange." Uzo Aduba, Emmy Award winning actress.Nigerian American actress who shot to the limelight via her role as "Crazy Eyes" in Orange is the New Black. Alban Uzoma Nwapa (born 26 August 1957), known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer with his own record label dr-records.His music can best be described as a Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style. He sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide and is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life". P-Square - Arguably Africa's biggest pop artists today. The dynamic duo command arenas full of idoilizing fans. Video, Personally, currently hosts the highest number of views by a Nigerian artist at YouTube. Chioma Ajunwa Nigeria's first and only individual Olympic Gold Medalist. Team Nigeria Beatrice Utondu,, Christy Opara-Thompson, and Mary Onyali victorious after winning Women's 4x100M Relay Final bronze medal at Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic. Dick Tiger was one of the greatest fighters to come out of Africa. He became a two-time undisputed world middleweight titlist and helped keep boxing alive during the 1950s boxing industry recession. Tiger earned an undisputed Light-Heavyweight world championship. In 1962, Tiger won the world middleweight boxing championship.On May 20, 1965, Tiger floored Rubin "Hurricane" Carter three times and won a unanimous 10-round decision. Tiger took on Gene Fullmer and won the world's Middleweight title by decision in fifteen. Later in a rematch he drew in fifteen and in the rubber match won by knockout in seven rounds.Tiger was an "in-house fighter" at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Jay Jay Okocha great footballer Kanu Nwankwo most decorated Nigerian footballer (golden boy) Christian Chukwu great footballer and coach Stephen Keshi great footballer and international coach MIKEL OBI as most decorated baller Edward James Roye was a pure descendent of the Ibo tribe (West Africa, Nigeria), born in Newark, Ohio, USA, on February 3, 1815. He was the first pure black person to become President of Liberia. He arrived as a new immigrant in 1846, one year before Independence was proclaimed. Amobi Okoye, Youngest player to be drafted by an NFL team Osi Umenyiora- two times Superbowl winner with The NY Giants Nnamdi Asomugha- one of the highest paid players In the NFL Oluchi Orlandi - Nigeria's most famous international fashion model. First face of Africa winner. Adaora Akubilo - Glamour/Commercial Model. Appeared in Sports Illustrated in 2012 and 2013.Has also been in campaigns for CoverGirl, Pantene, Garnier and Abercrombie and Fitch. She has been featured in commercials for JC Penney, MaryKay, Target, and Macy's. Chinenye Ochuba- MBGN 2002. Followed in the heels of Agbani Darego by becoming a top 10 finalist at the 2002 Miss World beauty pageant. Maki Oh (Amaka Osakwe) - Fashion Designer.First African designer to be invited to the White House by Michelle Obama.Designs worn by Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Lupita Nyongo, Rihanna, Kerry Washington, among other celebrities. William Okpo - Fashion Brand created by two.Nigerian sisters. Solange Knowles is a known fan. Critically acclaimed by Vogue, the New York Times.1. Darlene and Lizzy Okpo2. William Okpo boutique, New York. [/b] [b]Religious leaders Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (born in Aguleri, Anambra State, in September 1903 – died in Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was an Igbo from Aguleri in Anambra East. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. He worked in the parishes of Nnewi, Dunukofia, Akpu/Ajalli and Aguleri and was later a Cistercian monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England. Pope John Paul II beatified him on March 22, 1998, saying "Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi is a prime example of the fruits of holiness which have grown and matured in the Church in Nigeria since the Gospel was first preached in this land. Cardinal Francis Arinze, once considered a potential Pope. * Bishop Mike Okonkwo Founder Redeemed evengelical mission Rev Father Ede Holy gost father, founder Madonna University, Caritas university, Osisatech Polytechnic, Mayfreash mortgage bank and Golden trans. Rev Father Ejike Mbaka Holy gost father Pastor Lazarus Muoka Founder Lords Chosen[/b] [b]Entertainment industry Artists and illustrators Chike Aniakor Ifeanyi Chijindu Ndidi Dike George Edozie Ben Enwonwu Tony Nsofor Demas Nwoko Mendi & Keith Obadike Chris Ofili 10 October Uche Okeke Nnenna Okore Dawn Okoro Ada Udechukwu Obiora Udechukwu Actors and actresses Stella Damasus-Aboderin Francis Agu Ifeanyi Chijindu Caroline Chikezie Chioma Chukwuka Rita Dominic Megalyn Echikunwoke Pete Edochie Chiwetel Ejiofor Osita Iheme Chinedu Ikedieze Genevieve Nnaji Chike Nwoffiah Stephanie Okereke Onyeka Onwenu Cyril Nri 1961 – Kanayo O. Kanayo Oby Kechere Tonto Dike Michael Ezuruonye Chiké Okonkwo Antonia Okonma Oge Okoye Zack Orji Phina Oruche Nkem Owoh Uzo Aduba Chidi Mokeme Paul Robeson Forest Whitaker Blair Underwood Joshua Uzoigwe Authors Chris Abani-Notable for his first novel, Masters of the Board, which was about a Neo-Nazi takeover of Nigeria. Catherine Obianuju Acholonu October 1951 – Nnorom Azuonye William Napolean Barleycorn-a Spanish Guinean Primitive Methodist missionary and author of the first Bube language primer. He was a member of a prominent Fernandino family. Edward Wilmot Blyden-Liberian educator, clergyman and Pan-Africanist. Ifeanyi Chijindu Michael Echeruo Buchi Emecheta E. Nolue Emenanjo Okwui Enwezor Paschal Eze – Africanus Horton Also known as James Beale, he was a writer and folklorist from Sierra Leone. [18] Chinweizu Ibekwe Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike Uzodinma Iweala 5 November 1982 – T.D. Jakes 9 June 1957 – Uchechi Kalu Nnedi Okorafor Uche Nduka Nkem Nwankwo Onyeka Nwelue Okey Ndibe 1960 – Onuora Nzekwu – Ike Oguine Obinna Charles Okwelume Ifeoma Onyefulu Ada Udechukwu F. Nnabuenyi Ugonna Chika Unigwe [/b] 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by INTROVERT(f): 4:27pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
All hail Ndigbo!!!!! 5 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by funmijoyb(f): 4:27pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
the list is not much beside why u dey lie like this? 2 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by aresa: 4:31pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
lol @ insecure chest beater with low self esteem.. 4 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Nobody: 4:32pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Igbo kwenu 2 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 4:35pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
funmijoyb:I hope your BP is still low? |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Babalegba(m): 4:38pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
A thread of lies for wailing insecure chestbeaters 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 4:42pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
[s] Babalegba:[/s] 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Ekiseme(m): 4:44pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Udo IGBO AMAKA  Mputa uwa ozo, Chukwu Olisa kekwaa m nwa afo Igbo 4 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Ekiseme(m): 4:49pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Babalegba:typical ofe mmanu 4 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 4:55pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Babalegba:You can challenge my list or better still take me to court 3 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by glassjar1: 4:55pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
aresa: cone head baboon . do the maths . oru (slave) baboon put Y to oru + baboon . don't be mad at what you gonna come up with  2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by DaBullIT(m): 4:59pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
It's good to dream , but it's bad to lie 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by aresa: 5:02pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
FKO81: You can challenge my list or better still take me to court What dumb list? Only shallow, empty and insecure people sings all over the place singing their own unsolicited praise just to impress other people.. 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 5:04pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
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| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Ojiofor: 5:05pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Op,so Major General Aguiyi Ironsi the first supreme commader of Nigerian arm forces and first military head of state does not deserve mention in your list?Ama'm na igaghi echefu asi na obu onye AN. 2 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 5:11pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Ojiofor:Bro thanks for reminding me 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Ojiofor: 5:16pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
FKO81:UDO! 3 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by ArodewilliamsT: 5:28pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
aresa: Go to court! 3 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 5:35pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Federal Office of Statistics on education, showing that 3 Igbo states for the past 14 years have constantly had the largest number of graduates in the country, these eastern states are Imo, Anambra and Abia 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 5:40pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Nigerian Universities Commission has a record of the state with the largest number of professors the state is Imo State followed by Ondo State and Anambra State; the next state is Ekiti. 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by EastLebanon(m): 6:17pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Op what of CHINEDU ECHERUO,AKANU IBIAM,NWAFOR ORISE,ALVAN IKOKU,FRANCIS ELLAH,TONY ELUMELU,CLETUS IBETO,IFEANYI UBA,NGOZI EKEOMA,IFY OF BRITANICA,LINDA IKEJI,STEPHANIE OKEREKE,GENEVIEVE,OSUOFIA,AKI AND PAW PAW,STANLEY EKEH? 2 Likes |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 11:15am On Aug 18, 2015 |
EastLebanon:I intentionally excluded Igbo rich men and women they are many, I will edit the list and add those in entertainment industry etc. Thanks! 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Dainfamous: 11:35am On Aug 18, 2015 |
[b]Umu nne, I think that we have reached a stage where we should start calling a spade a spade, to see if we could be able to halt our decline, so that in the future, we can beat our chests with pride and say, yeah, we were able to rescue ourselves, the Igbos of 1937 and 1966...ie the Igbos that worked around then were almost completely different from the contemporary Igbos. While pure written history about their way of life, beliefs and worldviews may not be easy to find, we may learn much about them from texts like Achebe's trilogy, and from what we heard from our parents, and other elders. Yes, some had become Christians, but most had not become completely christianized. Their major essence was Igbo. Christianity had not become the center and the bulwark of Igbo life then. When I was a young man the obi Egbema in the EZEAPUTA) homestead was still an important gathering center for my kinsmen..in the years that you wrote about Christian clergy would not be the clergy that Igbo leaders would listen to. They would listen more to the Igbo clergy -the elders--in my community, seconded by the eze 'ana (priests of the Igbo). Examine the town union then...the eldest man still prayed over the oji then...now a young pup who might have soiled his hands before attending the meeting, is authorized to pray because he could speak in tongues...and the nonsense he utters is regarded as the real prayers, while the elders' is derisively referred to as 'igo oji'. Nnadi, Zik galvanized Igbos. I am sure that Zik's miracle worked cause he found people who were Igbo to galvanize. I don't think that he could succeed in galvanizing people who have become Christians, and essentially stopped being Igbos. In his time, we listened more to him. Presently, many would listen more to Adeboye, Muoka, Kumuyi, Oyedepo, Mbaka, than to him. Religion, politics, economics, etc, mention them, are all interwoven. Igbos should either be Igbo or something else. That's the nature of the Igbo man.[/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 10:44pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dr. Njoku's other activities have included development of microwave remote sensing retrieval algorithms for land, ocean, atmosphere, and cryospheric investigations; technology studies utilizing large deployable antennas for spaceborne microwave sensing; and field campaigns using airborne microwave radiometers and radar systems. Education •Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1976) •M.S., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1974) •B.A., Natural Sciences/Electrical Sciences, Cambridge University (1972) Research Interests Water cycle science and applications using microwave remote sensing. Projects SMAP - Soil Moisture Active & Passive Icon SMAP - Soil Moisture Active & Passive SMAP will provide global measurements of soil moisture and its freeze/thaw state. Professional Experience •Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1977-Present) ◦ Project Scientist, SMAP Mission (2008-2013) ◦Senior Research Scientist (2006-present) ◦Project Scientist, Hydros Mission (2001-2006) ◦Principal Scientist (2001-2006) ◦Research Scientist (1977-2001) ◦ Aqua/AMSR-E science team member for soil moisture (1996-present) ◦ Section Manager, Geology and Planetology Section (1993-1994) ◦National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Postdoctoral Research Associate, (1976-1977) •Visiting Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environ. Engineering, MIT. (2001-2002) •Program Scientist, Ocean Processes Branch and Earth Science Data and Information Systems, NASA Headquarters (1986-1990) •Associate Professor, Dept. of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA (1984-1986) •Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria (1980-1981) Selected Awards •English-Speaking Union, King George VI Memorial Scholarship (1972) •National Acad. of Sciences/NRC, Resident Research Assoc. (1976) •NASA Group Achievement Awards (1980, 1982, 1985, 2013) •NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1985) •Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (1995) •Visiting Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001-02) 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by coolzeal(m): 11:13pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
And they are many more we have not heard about.. 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Nobody: 11:29pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
waited for this thread for so long but thank CHUKWU OKIKE ABIAMA it is finally here. we have not only CAUGHT UP with the south west thread, we have OVERTAKEN them. 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by FKO81(m): 12:04am On Aug 19, 2015 |
[b]Singers and musicians[b] Dr Alban Dr Sir Warrior Bright Chimezie Muna (Rapper) Oliver De Coque Bright Chimezie Chikezie Faze Naeto C Nneka Afro-German Ego Ihenacho Lachi New York City, Singer/Songwriter Lemar Prince Nico Mbarga Nné Pearlż Mendi & Keith Obadike Jide Obi Ezebuiro Obinna Kele Okereke Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe P-Square Ruggedman Samsong Joshua Uzoigwe Obiwon Phyno Flavour [b]American football players Victor Abiamiri A defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. Obed Ariri An American football placekicker in the National Football League. Nnamdi Asomugha An American football cornerback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. [29] Patrick Chukwurah Adimchinobi Echemandu An American football running back who is a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Isaiah Ekejiuba Buchie Ibeh Chidi Iwuoma N. D. Kalu Chinedum Ndukwe Ike Ndukwe Chike Okeafor Chukky Okobi Amobi Okoye Christian Okoye Kenechi Udeze Tony Ugoh 17 Osi Umenyiora Iheanyi Uwaezuoke Athletes Chioma Ajunwa Onochie Achike Kriss Akabusi Chinaza Amadi Clement Chukwu Vivian Chukwuemeka Innocent Egbunike – Uchenna Emedolu Obinna Eregbu – Joy Eze Davidson Ezinwa – Osmond Ezinwa – Chidi Imoh Obinna Metu – Ngozi Monu Ogonna Nnamani Francis Obikwelu Chinonye Ohadugha – Christine Ohuruogu MBE an English sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres – the event for which she is the current Commonwealth, World and Olympic Champion. Emmanuel Okoli Marilyn Okoro – Christy Opara-Thompson Charity Opara Emeka Udechuku Chima Ugwu Basketball players John Amaechi A retired American-born English NBA basketball player who currently works as a broadcaster and political activist in the United Kingdom. Aloysius Anagonye – Kelenna Azubuike Ike Diogu Obinna Ekezie Benjamin Eze Ekene Ibekwe Ike Nwankwo Julius Nwosu Chamberlain Oguchi Emeka Okafor Daniel Okonkwo Locker Okorie – Ime Udoka Mfon Udoka Boxers Friday Ahunanya Innocent Anyanwu Ijeoma Egbunine Ike Ibeabuchi Emmanuel Nwodo Dick Tiger Footballers Samuel Okwaraji 19 May 1964 12 August 1989 Victor Agali 29 December 1978 – Festus Agu 13 March 1975 – Chioma Ajunwa 25 December 1970 – Lawrence Akandu 10 December 1974 – Chukwuma Akabueze 6 May 1989 – Michael Chidi Alozi Emmanuel Amuneke 25 December 1970 – Kevin Amuneke 10 May 1986 – Blessing Chinedu 22 November 1976 – Kevin Amuneke 10 May 1986 – Victor Anichebe 23 April 1988 – Nduka Anyanwu 15 April 1980 – Nnaemeka Anyanwu 21 August 1988 – Onyekachi Apam 30 December 1986 – Chibuzor Chilaka 21 October 1986 – Chukwudi Chijindu 20 February 1986 – Blessing Chinedu 22 November 1976 – Christian Chukwu Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu 10 June 1981 – Ugo Ehiogu 3 November 1972 – Eric Ejiofor 17 December 1979 – Chijioke Ejiogu 22 November 1984 – Caleb Ekwegwo 1 August 1988 – Ifeanyi Emeghara 24 March 1984 – Hugo Enyinnaya 8 May 1981 – Dino Eze 1 June 1984 – Victor Ezeji 9 June 1981 – Emeka Ifejiagwa 30 October 1977 – Amaechi Igwe 20 May 1988 – Ugo Ihemelu 3 April 1983 – Ikechukwu Kalu 18 April 1984 – Maxwell Kalu 23 March 1976 – Christopher Kanu 4 December 1979 – Nwankwo Kanu 1 August 1976 – Nwankwo Kanu (born 1 August 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. [42] Henry Nwosu Kanu 14 February 1980 – Ndubuisi Eze 10 May 1984 – Usim Nduka 23 September 1985 – Chukwuemeka Nwadike 9 August 1978 – Obinna Nwaneri 19 March 1982 – Onyekachi Nwoha 28 February 1983 – Chucks Nwoko 21 November 197 – Udo Nwoko 15 October 1984 – Henry Nwosu 14 June 1963 – Mikel John Obi 22 April 1987 – Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 [43] Victor Nsofor Obinna 25 March 1987 – Chinedu Obasi 1 June 1986 – Ibezito Ogbonna 27 March 1983 – Bertrand Okafor 4 January 1990 – Uche Okafor 8 August 1967 6 January 2011 Uche Okafor 10 February 1991 – Uche Okechukwu 27 September 1967 – Jay-Jay Okocha 14 August 1973 – [42] Chima Okorie 8 October 1968 – Stanley Okoro 8 December 1992 – Sunday Patrick Okoro 27 April 1986 – Digger Okonkwo 30 August 1977 – Onyekachi Okonkwo 13 May 1982 – Isaac Okoronkwo 1 May 1978 – Kelechi Okoye 1984 – Sunday Oliseh – Tochukwu Oluehi 3 June 1988 Nedum Onuoha 12 November 1986 Iffy Onuora 28 July 1967 – Chima Onyeike 21 June 1975 – Obi Onyeike 25 June 1992 — Daniel Onyekachi Oguchi Onyewu Kelechi Osunwa Chioma Ubogagu Ikechukwu Uche Oguchi Uche – Magalan Ugochukwu Ugo Ukah Eke Uzoma Martial arts Chika Chukwumerije Olympic silver medallist Anthony Njokuani – Jacob Martins Obiorah – Chukwuemeka Onyemach[/b] Igbo rich men [b] *Dr. Ernest Nnaemeka Azudialu-Obiejesi, B.Sc., DBA (HC) serves as the Group Managing Director of Nestoil Plc and its group of companies. Dr. Obiejesi serves as Member of the Board of Directors of WaterTown Energy Ltd., of B & O Dredging Ltd., of Energy Works Technology Ltd., of Royaloak Hydrocarbon Ltd., He has been a Director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC since March 22, 2012. http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=207073423&ticker=JBERGER:NL The biggest Nigeria share holder in Julius Beger, he is the owner of century power, control oil blocks, Smile network, The brand Smile is at the forefront of harnessing technologies to create innovative solutions that enable the cost-effective deployment of advanced communication services to everyone in Africa. It launched its first commercial network services in Kampala, Uganda in November 2009, where it provides its customers with voice and messaging services, with or without the ownership of a handset and expanded to Tanzania, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. *Mr. Emeka Offor, KSC serves as the Chief Executive Officer of COS. Mr. Offor serves as the Sole Manager of Chrome, Environmental Remediation Holding Corp. He serves as the Chairman of Guinea Insurance Plc., Kaztec Engineering Limited and Chrome Consortium. He served as the Chairman of ERHC Energy Inc., (also known as Environmental Remediation Holding Corp.) from February 2001 to August 12, 2007. He served as a Vice Chairman of African Express Bank PLC since 1995. He . *ABC Orjiakor The trained orthopedic and trauma surgeon but ABC Orjiakor is a successful businessman on all parameters. One of Nigeria’s wealthiest men, Orjiakor is the Chairman and CEO of Shebah E&P Company Limited, an oil exploration firm which has a 40% stake in the offshore block OML 108 which produces over 8,000 barrels per day, CEO Seplat, Nigerian oil firm Seplat valued at £1.14bn in London IPO www.telegraph.co.uk › ... › News by Sector › He has a string of successful business ventures in shipping, banking, insurance and even pharmaceuticals as he is the Chairman of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals International PLC. Orjiakor is not done yet. He sits on the board of myriad companies and is invested in several others , Orjiakor led a momentous deal when he cofounded SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Ltd. which was the first Nigerian company to take over the operating of a Joint Venture asset from Shell, Total and Eni. *Arthur Eze is a Nigerian business man and reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in Africa.[1] He is the founder and Chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, which has assets in Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea, and the Gambia.[2] In 2010 Eze made $200M selling oil blocks in Liberia.[2] He founded the company in 1991.[1] In 1970, Eze attended secondary school in Nkwere, Nigeria. He studied chemical and mechanical engineering at California State University, Long Beach from 1974 to *Mr. Pascal G. Dozie is the Co-Founder, Partner, and Non-Executive Partner at African Capital Alliance. He is the Founder of Kunoch Limited. He was the Founder of Diamond Bank PLC. Mr. Dozie served as the Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc. He served as the President at the Nigeria Stock Exchange. He served as the President of OON. He serves as a Member of Advisory Board at Kaizen Venture Partners. Mr. Dozie serves as the Chairman of MTN Nigeria Communications ... *Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu is an economist by training, a visionary entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Tony is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu holds the Nigerian national honours, the Commander of the Order of Nigeria (CON) and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In 2011, New African magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in Africa and a year later, he was recognised as one of "Africa's 20 Most Powerful People in 2012" by Forbes Magazine *Mr. Jim Okechukwu Ovia, MFR is Promoter and Founder of Visafone Communications Limited. Mr. Ovia is the Proprietor of the University of Information and Communication Technology, He serves as the Pioneer President of Nigeria Internet group (NIG). He has over 23 years of Bank experience. He was a Co-Founder of Zenith Bank plc and served as its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to July 10, 2010. He joined IMB as a Financial Analyst ... *Peter Obi Chairman of Next International Nigeria Ltd, then Chairman and Director of Guardian Express Mortgage Bank Ltd, Guardian Express Bank Plc, Future View Securities Ltd, Paymaster Nigeria Ltd, Chams Nigeria Ltd, Data Corp Ltd and Card Centre Ltd. He was the youngest Chairman of Fidelity Bank PLC *Orji Uzor Kalu chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria *Emeka Okwuosa, Chairman & CEO of Oilserv Limited, Chairman of Ekcel [/b] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Igbo_people[/b] |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Tkester: 12:40am On Aug 19, 2015 |
@OP Please do well to add these achievements to the Igbo's Wikipedia page. Our Wikipedia page is somehow empty, we need to update the page in order to show who we are. GLOBAL ACHIEVER! 1 Like |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by seunny4lif(m): 12:59am On Aug 19, 2015 |
Good In other news It's my birthday oooh...... Thank God, am a year older today..... .... |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by maestroferddi: 1:11am On Aug 19, 2015 |
Sir Louis Mbanefo, first Nigerian justice of the International Court of Justice (World Court) at The Hague. Appointed a justice of the ICJ in 1962. Akwaeke Nwafor-Orizu: First parliamentary leader of independent Nigeria. General J T U Aguiyi-Ironsi (Johnny -Ironside): First African to command United Nations forces. General Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu: First graduate and master degree holder to enlist in the Nigerian Army; first adjunctant of the Nigerian Army. General Alexander Madiebo: Among the pioneer Nigerian officer cadets of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst England. Contemporaries include Gowon and Ojukwu. |
| Re: Great Igbo Achievers, Pride Of Africa by Tkester: 4:21am On Aug 19, 2015 |
FKO81: MEHN SEE AWARD! A PARTICULAR ETHNIC GROUP IN NIGERIA CAN ONLY HAVE THEIR OWN SET OF AWARDEES THROUGH TORONTO/OLUWOLE CERTIFICATE. Oh Lord if I come back to this world again may I remain a Loyal Igbo son. Proudly Easterner... The wise men will always come from there (east). 1 Like |
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