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A thread of lies for wailing insecure chestbeaters

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the list is not much beside why u dey lie like this?

I hope your BP is still low?

[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.
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[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

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[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 graduated to join Nigeria Army

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 iWho 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.

prof Philip emeagwali inventor of super computer

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

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.

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.

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.(Quote) (Report) 6 Likes (Like) (Share)

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.


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

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

Visual and Performance Arts.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.
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sunnyb0b0:
Check the latest MDG report, the latest WAEC, NECO, JAMB and National Common Entrance examination performances and the result will tell you who is being left behind.

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funkybully:
Can't wait for ur picture update. Thumbs up

Soon

asha80:
why open a thread for it while you can post it here?must others be informed on what is happening in your state?if they are interested they can always come here to find out?

K thanks!

BuddahMonk:
Nwanne that WicTech is massive but they haven't started operations yet, do you know Eastern Roofings at Awka by the left of Kwata ?

Yes I took pictures of some industries in Awka, I want to cover other industrial areas I might open new thrend for it, around Ogunike there are many industries opening up there if truth be told Anambra state is most indigenous industrial state in Nigeria.

BuddahMonk:
Left for me I wouldn't like to see any Nigeria company mining or exploiting any mineral deposit in Igboland.

I like as Orient is doing in Anambra, Nestoil is doing in Anioma and Ibeto in Ebonyi, I want Igbo resources and its exploitations to be done by Igbos, be it farming, mineral or whatever.

From the fertile plains of Agbor down to the arable land of Abakaliki should be exploited by Igbo companies.

We need to keep everything in Igboland 100% Igbo own to avoid exploitation and economic imperialism.

Vietnamese decided to stop Chinese coys investing in Vietnam, many countries are becoming cautious of allowing foreigners into their enclaves to exploit minerals and other things.

Everytime I see scrap metals living Igboland to Lagos I felt like shedding tears but thank God I saw one metal company at Asaba last week, many vehicles laden with scrap metals are parked there being off loaded.

By the time Omus Industries will be completed we will have another steel rolling mill in Igboland exploiting our resources.

Igbos should start forming and building corporations so that we will be lesser prone to economic exploitations and imperialisms by the outside world.

My brother I saw the company we are getting there, I also saw Wictech massive industry in Asaba they have their office in Awka, Orient also want to site their permanent head office in Awka

Ugomba:
am from ogwashi uku, i know our boundaries. Who are you and where are you from pls?

West comes in different deceptive ways.

truefact:
We are not cowards. ...we are just outnumbered by nigerian and their western allies....Hausa-Fulani can't challenge igbos as a single entity and yorubas won't even think of it...
Even our women are so daring

We too much

engrkenny:
Sorry, please where are you from??

Osun state

Yoruba and Hausa/Fulani divide and rule will not succeed with great Igbo nation.
How can one tell me Obi of Asaba is not Igbo, some people are very silly 20 mins treck from Onitsha you find youself in Asaba

The oldest professor in Nigeria alive
Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, the Asagba
or traditional ruler of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria was born on July 28, 1925 in Asaba.
His father was Nathaniel Okafor Edozien a direct descendant of Nnebisi the founder of Asaba, and one of the most senior indigenous officials of the Nigerian Coal Corporation in Enugu. His mother, Nwakuso Edozien née Odogwu, was the daughter of a prominent Asaba chief, and a notable trader.

His father sent him at an early age to live with an uncle who was a school master in Warri, Delta State then Bendel State, Nigeria. He attended the Catholic School in Warri from 1933 to 1937. He attended Christ the Kings College, Onitsha for his secondary education from 1938 to 1942. In 1942 he attended the Higher College Yaba and then proceeded to Achimota School, Accra, Ghana.

His university education began with an admission to the University College Dublin, Ireland in 1944. He completed his BSc with honours in Physiology from the National University of Ireland in 1948, MSc in Physiology in 1950, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Chemotherapy (MBBCh) in 1954. He won several academic awards in the process.

His academic career began with an appointment as a Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry in Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1951. In 1952 he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology at the University College, Ibadan. He returned to Ibadan after further studies in Ireland.

In 1955 he married Modupe Smith a radiographer at the University of Ibadan teaching hospital. Her father was one of the first indigenous managers of the United Africa Company and her maternal grandfather was Herbert Macaulay, Nigeria’s first surveyor and one of the principal actors in Nigeria’s independence movement.

The late colonial and early independence period were exciting times in Nigeria. Educated Nigerians rapidly occupied positions of responsibility in politics, commerce and academia. Everyone’s hopes were high that in a short time the country would bridge the gap with the more developed countries of Europe and North America. The euphoric mood permeated the University of Ibadan, and Edozien’s groundbreaking research in nutrition helped win it a reputation as a rising academic centre. He was appointed a professor in 1961 and became the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1962

Edozien’s career at Ibadan ended in 1967, a casualty of the political crisis that ended the euphoria of the late 50′s and early 60′s and resulted in the coups of 1966 and eventually led to the Nigerian Civil War. In 1967 he was instrumental in the efforts to establish the University of Benin in the newly created Midwestern Region of Nigeria. He was also implicated in the plots that resulted in the Biafran invasion of the Midwestern Region at the beginning of the civil war and was forced to flee the country.

After a period as a refugee in France, he was appointed as a professor of Nutrition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. In 1971 he became a professor and head of Department of Nutrition, of the School of Public Health of the University of North Carolina.

In 1990 Edozien was appointed the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. Shortly thereafter he was selected to become the 13th Asagba of Asaba. He retired as a Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina and returned to Nigeria in 1991.

Edozien’s tenure as the Asagba of Asaba has coincided with dramatic changes in the character of the town. When the government of President Ibrahim Babangida created Delta State out of the old Bendel State, Asaba was chosen as the capital. Its new status as the seat of the state government has brought much of the chaotic development associated with contemporary Nigerian urbanization. The population of the town has grown and the influx of non-Asaba indigenes has strained the traditional institutions of the town.

A central theme of Edozien’s tenure as the Asagba has been the challenge balancing rapid development, modernization of traditional norms and institutions with preservation of the positive aspects and moderating influence of traditional values. Several on-going initiatives such as the Asaba permanent palace and civic centre and the documentation of the town’s traditional laws and customs have sought to balance these concerns.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Chike_Edozien

scholes0:
Edited.

you don run, I was trying to assist you.
United nation MDG reports on development goals in Nigeria

Primary School Net Attendance Ratio By State
Target 2A: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike,
will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.
Indicator 2.1: Net enrolment in primary education.
At the inception of the MDGs, countries were advised to domesticate the indicators
to suit their experience. Thus, each country had the privilege of identifying the
indicators whose content and estimation procedure were either not applicable to
them or completely out of context. In Nigeria, the computation of the primary school
net enrolment ratio has faced some challenges because it involves a complete
census of both private and public primary schools. Consequent upon this, the net
attendance ratio estimated from household survey is adopted as a proxy in this
report.
In 2014, fig. 2.1 below shows the net attendance ratio according to their distribution
by state. The states with very high attendance ratios included. Anambra (94%),
Delta (92.cool, Imo (90.7), Lagos (92), Ondo (92.4), Osun (91.6), Edo (91.0), Ekiti
(93.6) and FTC (94.1) while the least were Bauchi (29.9), Sokoto (24.cool, Yobe (23.7),
Zamfara.
At the national level, the net attendance ratio was 61% in 2008 and it increased to
71% in 2012. In 2014, there was a shortfall of 2.3% and the net attendance for 2014
thus dropped to 68.7%. When classified by sectors, net attendance in the urban
(84.3%) was much higher than in the rural areas (62.2%). Across the geopolitical
zones, it was very encouraging in the[b] South East (90.5%), South South (88.1%),
South West (87%) and North Central (80.2%). But in the North West (50.5%) and
particularly North East (42.5%) net attendance was not impressive. Although one

Literacy Rate Of Women 15-24 Years Old
the state level, literacy of youth women aged 15 – 24 was very encouraging in states
like Rivers (98%), Enugu (97%), Imo (95%), Akwa Ibom (95%), Delta (94.1&wink,
Anambra (93%), Ekiti (92.7%), Abia (91.3%). Conversely, literacy rate among
woman of age 15 – 24 was poor in Sokoto (10.7%), Bauchi (13%), Yobe (16%) etc.

Sectorally, the survey showed that there were more literate youth women (85.3%)
in the urban as against the 57.8% recorded in the rural areas. In the zones the
literate youth women in the S[b]outh East (93.5%) were much higher than the rest of
the zones. North East[/b] (33.0%) and North West (35%) had the lowest percentage of
literate youth women in 2014.

Percentage of Children Of Under One Year Fully Immunized
In 2004, there was a record of 50%. It went down to 41.4% in 2008 and appreciated
again to 55.8% in 2012. There was a significant increase in 2014 in which 63.1% of
children under one year were immunized against measles.
The analysis of the survey result by geo-political zones showed that over 80% of one
year old children were immunized in South East (82.4%), South West (81.2%) and
South South (80.3%). Although North Central (77.0) was not bad, yet North East
(42.4) and North West (35.4%) were not encouraging. One year old children were
predominantly immunized in the urban areas (56.2%) than the rural areas (39.95).
IMPROVED MATERNAL HEALTH
Assistance during child birth has a lot of influence on the birth outcome. It also
determines the health and life of both the mother and child after delivery. The
assistance of highly skilled birth personnel is imperative to guarantee successful
delivery and life after such delivery.
Fig… shows the national trend of the proportion of births attended by skilled
attendants. The proportion increased in 2008 (38.9%) from 36.3% recorded in
2004 while 53.6% was recorded in 2012. The situation improved further in 2014
(58.6%). A zonal disaggregation of this trend shows that of the children born within
the period of reference, South East (89.1%) had the highest record of delivery
assisted by skilled birth attendant. Eighty three percent was recorded in South West.
North Central and South South zones respectively had a record of 67.2% and 64.4%.
The least were in North East (30.8%) and North West (24.8%).
Sectorally, the urban areas with 79.2 had higher proportion of deliveries assisted by
trained personnel’s while the rural areas had 46.6%.
Contraceptive Prevalence Rates:
With regard to the zones, South East
(88.3%) had the highest number of visits. South West (78%), South South (64.1) and
North Central (65. had encouraging number of antenatal visits. But very few
pregnant women in North West (38.1%) and North East (32.9%) attended antenatal
up to four times.
southeast is leading in human development goals in Nigeria-UN reports

The last incident that happen at one of the parks in Onitsha, I noticed today that the state government have started reconstructing the park, may the souls of those that lost their lives here rest in peace Amen!

[quote author=Aareonakakanfo post=36991497][b]Ofeke! I just want to highlight these parts to cure your ignorance.

[b]the first Nigerian Professor of Mathematics – an Ibo man – Professor Chike Obi – the man who solved Fermat’s Last Theorem. He was followed by another Ibo man, Professor James Ezeilo, Professor of Differentail Calculus and the founder of the Ezeilo Constant. Please do some research on this great Ibo man. He later became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and one of the founders of the Nigerian Mathematical Centre. Who was Nigeria’s first Professor of Histroy – Professor Kenneth Dike who published the first account of trade in Nigeria in pre-colonial times. He was also the first African Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. Who was the first Professor of Microbiology – Professor Eni Njoku; he was also the first African Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos. Anatomy and Physiology – Professor Chike Edozien is an Asaba man and current Obi of Asaba. Who was the first Professor of Anatomy at the University College Ibadan? Who was the first Professor of Physics? Professor Okoye, who became a Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960. He was followed by the likes of 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 – again another Ibo man – Professor Frank Ndili who gained a Ph.D in his early ’20s at Cambridge Univesity in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry in the early ’60s. This young Asaba man had made a First Class in Physics and Mathematics at the then University College Ibadan in the early ’50s. First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research. What about the first Nigerian Professor of Medicine – Professor Kodilinye – 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. What about Astronomy – again another Ibo man was the first Professor of Astronomy – please, look up Professor Ntukoju – he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics.

Let’s go to the Social Sciences – Demography and statistical research into population studies – again another Ibo man – Professor Okonjo who set up the first Centre for Population Research in Ibadan in the early ’60s. A double Ph.D in Mathematics and Economics. Philosophy – Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953. Economics – 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. Theology and theological research – 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.[/b]

[quote author=Aareonakakanfo post=36991497]I find it difficult not to respond to some of these long-held lies that are constantly being peddled by Yorubas. One is that the Yoruba have the largest number of professors in the country. I would again ask that we stick to facts and statistical records. T[b]he Nigerian Universities Commission has a record of the state with the largest number of professors on their records and as at 2010 that state is Imo State followed by Ondo State and then Anambra State; the next state is Ekiti and then Delta before Kwara State[/b]. I am sure you Yorubas are surprised. When you sit in the South-West do not think others are sleeping but I wish to address another historical fact and that is who were the first Nigerians to receive Western education. It is important that these issues be examined in their historical context and evidence through research be presented for all to examine

[quote author=Aareonakakanfo post=36991497]Why then would several Yoruba people peddle all these falsehoods to show that they are ahead educationally in Nigeria? The true facts from the Federal Office of Statistics on education tell otherwise, showing that 3 Ibo states for the past 12 years have constantly had the largest number of graduates in the country, producing more graduates than Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Oyo states. These eastern states are Imo, Anambra and Abia. Yet he calls Ibos traders. Indeed, the Igbos dominate because excellence dominates mediocrity – truth

Aareonakakanfo:
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You are pathological lair this MDG reports on development goals

Primary School Net Attendance Ratio By State[b][/b]
Target 2A: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike,
will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.
Indicator 2.1: Net enrolment in primary education.
At the inception of the MDGs, countries were advised to domesticate the indicators
to suit their experience. Thus, each country had the privilege of identifying the
indicators whose content and estimation procedure were either not applicable to
them or completely out of context. In Nigeria, the computation of the primary school
net enrolment ratio has faced some challenges because it involves a complete
census of both private and public primary schools. Consequent upon this, the net
attendance ratio estimated from household survey is adopted as a proxy in this
report.
In 2014, fig. 2.1 below shows the net attendance ratio according to their distribution
by state. The states with very high attendance ratios included. Anambra (94%),
Delta (92., Imo (90.7), Lagos (92), Ondo (92.4), Osun (91.6), Edo (91.0), Ekiti
(93.6) and FTC (94.1) while the least were Bauchi (29.9), Sokoto (24., Yobe (23.7),
Zamfara.
At the national level, the net attendance ratio was 61% in 2008 and it increased to
71% in 2012. In 2014, there was a shortfall of 2.3% and the net attendance for 2014
thus dropped to 68.7%. When classified by sectors, net attendance in the urban
(84.3%) was much higher than in the rural areas (62.2%). Across the geopolitical
zones, it was very encouraging in the[b] South East (90.5%)[/b], South South (88.1%),
South West (87%) and North Central (80.2%). But in the North West (50.5%) and
particularly North East (42.5%) net attendance was not impressive. Although one

Literacy Rate Of Women 15-24 Years Old
the state level, literacy of youth women aged 15 – 24 was very encouraging in states
like Rivers (98%), Enugu (97%), Imo (95%), Akwa Ibom (95%), Delta (94.1&,
Anambra (93%), Ekiti (92.7%), Abia (91.3%). Conversely, literacy rate among
woman of age 15 – 24 was poor in Sokoto (10.7%), Bauchi (13%), Yobe (16%) etc.

Sectorally, the survey showed that there were more literate youth women (85.3%)
in the urban as against the 57.8% recorded in the rural areas. In the zones the
literate youth women in the South East (93.5%) were much higher than the rest of
the zones. North East[/b] (33.0%) and North West (35%) had the lowest percentage of
literate youth women in 2014.

Percentage of Children Of Under One Year Fully Immunized
In 2004, there was a record of 50%. It went down to 41.4% in 2008 and appreciated
again to 55.8% in 2012. There was a significant increase in 2014 in which 63.1% of
children under one year were immunized against measles.
The analysis of the survey result by geo-political zones showed that over 80% of one
year old children were immunized in South East (82.4%), South West (81.2%) and
South South (80.3%). Although North Central (77.0) was not bad, yet North East
(42.4) and North West (35.4%) were not encouraging. One year old children were
predominantly immunized in the urban areas (56.2%) than the rural areas (39.95).
IMPROVED MATERNAL HEALTH
Assistance during child birth has a lot of influence on the birth outcome. It also
determines the health and life of both the mother and child after delivery. The
assistance of highly skilled birth personnel is imperative to guarantee successful
delivery and life after such delivery.
Fig… shows the national trend of the proportion of births attended by skilled
attendants. The proportion increased in 2008 (38.9%) from 36.3% recorded in
2004 while 53.6% was recorded in 2012. The situation improved further in 2014
(58.6%). A zonal disaggregation of this trend shows that of the children born within
the period of reference, South East (89.1%) had the highest record of delivery
assisted by skilled birth attendant. Eighty three percent was recorded in South West.
North Central and South South zones respectively had a record of 67.2% and 64.4%.
The least were in North East (30.8%) and North West (24.8%).
Sectorally, the urban areas with 79.2 had higher proportion of deliveries assisted by
trained personnel’s while the rural areas had 46.6%.
Liar Muhamed's son southeast is leading in human development goals in Nigeria

Yorubas and propaganda, since Igbo scholar replied Nigeria rabble rouser,propagandist and coward Fami Fan Kayode non of your scholars have replied him, Let me re post it may be some of you missed it. Please kindly endure to read this

basic Google-research will do you good here; check out the name, Equanoh OLAODAH. Further Femi claims that the Yoruba were the first lawyers and doctors in Nigeria. This is again a big falsehood. The first Nigeria doctor was an Effik man Silas G. Dove who obtained a medical degree from France and returned to practise medicine in 1840 in Calabar.[/color] This fact can also be verified from historical medical records in Paris.

I would also ask that you google the name BLYDEN – Edward Wilmot BLYDEN – an educated son of free Ibo slaves who by the mid-19th century had acquired sound theological education. He was born in Saint Thomas in 1832. He is one of the founding missionaries that established the Archbishop Vining church in Ikeja.[color=#990000] Before the next time you succumb to your long-running battle with logorrhoea, Femi please do some research.

What about the third president of a free Liberia – President J JRoyle – again, a man of Ibo descent[/color]. Please take some time to do some research so that we can discuss constructively. It is wrong to peddle lies to your people. It is academic fraud to knowingly misrepresent facts just to score cheap points with people who do not have the discipline to do research and accept anything you pour out simply because they say you are well educated. To again quote the great Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Joseph Stiglitz; Femi fits into the category of third rate students from first rate universities with an inflated sense of self-importance. Let’s go on!

Who was the first Nigerian Professor of Mathematics – an Ibo man – Professor Chike Obi – the man who solved Fermat’s Last Theorem. He was followed by another Ibo man, Professor James Ezeilo, Professor of Differentail Calculus and the founder of the Ezeilo Constant[color=#990000]. Please do some research on this great Ibo man. He later became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and one of the founders of the Nigerian Mathematical Centre. Who was Nigeria’s first Professor of Histroy – Professor Kenneth Dike who published the first account of trade in Nigeria in pre-colonial times. He was also the first African Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan[/color]. [b]Who was the first Professor of Microbiology – Professor Eni Njoku; he was also the first African Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos. Anatomy and Physiology – Professor Chike Edozien is an Asaba man and current Obi of Asaba. Who was the first Professor of Anatomy at the University College Ibadan? Who was the first Professor of Physics? Professor Okoye, who became a Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960. He was followed by the likes of 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 – again another Ibo man – Professor Frank Ndili who gained a Ph.D in his early ’20s at Cambridge Univesity in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry in the early ’60s. This young Asaba man had made a First Class in Physics and Mathematics at the then University College Ibadan in the early ’50s. First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research. What about the first Nigerian Professor of Medicine – Professor Kodilinye – 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. What about Astronomy – again another Ibo man was the first Professor of Astronomy – please, look up Professor Ntukoju – he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics.

Let’s go to the Social Sciences – Demography and statistical research into population studies – again another Ibo man – Professor Okonjo who set up the first Centre for Population Research in Ibadan in the early ’60s. A double Ph.D in Mathematics and Economics. Philosophy – Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953. Economics – 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. Theology and theological research – 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.[/b][color=#000099]

I am still conducting research in areas such as Geography where it seems a Yoruba man, Professor Mabogunje, was the first Professor. I also am conducting research into who was the first Nigerian Professor of English, Theatre Arts, Languages, Business and Education, Law and Engineering, Computer Technology, etc. Nigerians need to be told the truth and not let the lies that Femi Fani-Kayode has been selling to some ignorant Yoruba who feel that to be the first to see the white man and interact with him means that you are way ahead of other groups. The Ibo as The great Achebe said had within a span of 40 years bridged the gap and even surpassed the Yoruba in education by the ’60s. Many a Yoruba people perpetually indulge in self-deceit: that they were the first to go to school; to be exposed to Western education; that they are academically ahead of other Nigerian cultures of peoples. Another ignorant lie.[color=#770077][/color]

As far back as 1495 the Benin Empire maintained a diplomatic presence in Portugal. This strategic relationship did not just stop at a mere mission but extended to areas such as education. Scores of young Benin men were sent out to Portugal to study and lots of them came back with advanced degrees in Medicine, Law and Portuguese Language, to name a few.

Indeed, some went with their Yoruba and Ibo slaves who served the sons of the Benin nobility while they studied in Portugal. These are facts that can be verified by the logs kept by ship owners in Portugal from 1494 to 1830. It is kept at the Portuguese Museum of Geographic History in Lisbon.

Why then would several Yoruba people peddle all these falsehoods to show that they are ahead educationally in Nigeria? The true facts from the Federal Office of Statistics on education tell otherwise, showing that 3 Ibo states for the past 12 years have constantly had the largest number of graduates in the country, producing more graduates than Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Oyo states. These eastern states are Imo, Anambra and Abia. Yet he calls Ibos traders. Indeed, the Igbos dominate because excellence dominates mediocrity – truth.[color=#990000][/color]

Let me enlighten this falsehood’s mouthpiece even further: before the civil war Ibos controlled and dominated all institutions in the formal sector in Nigeria from the universities to the police to the military to politics:

•The first Black Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan was an Ibo man

•The first Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos was an Ibo man

•The first Nigerian Rector of the then Yaba College of Technology was also an Ibo man

•The police was run by an Ibo IG

•The military as a professional institution was also run by elite-ilk Ibos.

Facts can never be hidden. To be first does not mean you would win the race; let us open up all our institutions and may the best man win. Let us not depend on handouts or privileges but on heard work. Let us compete and give the best positions to our brightest – be it Ibo, Yourba or Fulani, and then we shall see who is the most successful Nigerian.

I find it difficult not to respond to some of these long-held lies that are constantly being peddled by Yorubas. One is that the Yoruba have the largest number of professors in the country. I would again ask that we stick to facts and statistical records. T[b]he Nigerian Universities Commission has a record of the state with the largest number of professors on their records and as at 2010 that state is Imo State followed by Ondo State and then Anambra State; the next state is Ekiti and then Delta before Kwara State[/b]. I am sure you Yorubas are surprised. When you sit in the South-West do not think others are sleeping but I wish to address another historical fact and that is who were the first Nigerians to receive Western education. It is important that these issues be examined in their historical context and evidence through research be presented for all to examine.

I have continued my research for as the great sociologist and father of modern sociology – Emile Durkheim – put it, the definition of a situation is real in its consequence . What this simply means is that one must never allow a perceived falsehood to become one’s reality and by extension individuals who accept a defined position act as though the situation is real and apply themselves in that narrowly defined perspective.

Why is this important to state it is because for long the Yoruba have peddled lies that have almost become accepted as the truth by other Nigerians but it is important that we lay down the facts for others to examine and come to their own conclusion for facts are facts. Let’s go back to education. Historically, Western education resulted as a product of indigenous ethnic groups interacting with the whites through trade. The dominant groups sold slaves, ivory gold and a host of other products to their European counterparts in exchange for finished goods – wine, tobacco, mirrors, etc.

The Bini who were the dominant military force from the 15th to the 19th century raided and sold other ethnicities to the Europeans. Top on the list of those they sold were the Yoruba, Ibo and Igala. Various other ethnicities suffered as a result of the Bini military expansion. And the Benin Kingdom stretched from present-day Benin up to what is now geographically referred to as Republic of Togo. Indeed, the influence of the Benin Empire extended to the banks of the river Niger to present-day Onistha. There are huge Yoruba settlements in the Anioma part of Delta State who fled Yoruba land as a result of these attacks and constant raids. Yes, there are Yoruba people who are currently living with Ibos in the Ibo-speaking part of Delta and they are full citizens of the place no one refers to them as strangers and there is no talk about the Ibos being the host community like we hear from the Governor of Lagos State. But let me return to research. Slaves were moved from the hinterland to the coast and many were sold through Eko to the New World. These slaves were the first to encounter the Europeans and by extension their way of life – this included education in a Western sense. The Bini King had taken pains to establish a diplomatic presence in Portugal and the relationship developed into areas that extended beyond trade in the late 15th century and lasted well into the early 19th century. Scores of young Bpni youth were sent to Portugal and studied there, coming back with advanced degrees in various disciplines. The next set of people to receive Western education were the slaves themselves. Some of them managed to buy their freedom and develop themselves further.

For the Ibo it does not matter who your father is; the question is: Who are you? Who was Obasanjo’s father? Was he the most educated Nigerian? I am sure the answer is no. Yet this Great Nigeria led this nation two times as a military Head of State and as a civilian President. What about GEJ? Who was his own father? Was he the first Nigerian to go to London? The answer is no. In fact, he had no shoes, yet he is fully in charge. So it does not matter if your father was the first Lawyer or first Doctor in Nigeria but rather what matters is what an individual does with the talents the Almighty has given to him. Let us open up Nigeria for competition. That is the solution to our problems. Those who want privileges keep reminding us that their fathers were the first to go to school in London. Every generation produces its own leaders and champions. Like Dangote who is the biggest employer of labour in Nigeria today and the richest man in Africa. Was his father the first to go to study in London? Yet he is the master of people whose parents gave them the best. My brothers, the answer to the Nigerian problem is that we should establish a merit-driven society. “I get am before” no be property.

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tobtap:
hmmmm..well the igbos/south-east are the 2nd most succesful people in nigeria after the yorubas... the ibos control trade (retail/distribution) of goods in nigeria and they are entrenched in the banking sector as well.. but the yorubas owns most of the indigenous manufacturing/industries and are the main stay of the oil/gas sector of nigeria..the yorubas also lead in education investments as well... the south-west is home to more industrial production/output than the rest of NIGERIA (remaining 5 regions).. the igbos have caught up to the yorubas in almost all sectors and human endeavor BUT the yorubas are more RESOURCEFUL overtime..
we can argue till 2moro but in all possible index of comparison be it EDUCATION/REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ENTERTAINMENT/POLITICS/INDUSTRY /CULTURE AND INFLUENCE within and outside nigeria...then the YORUBAS wins in most...
cheers

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Rubbish

EverestdeBliu:
I'm a SEerner....but bro this is pure 'chest beating'. Every tribe has one or more 'big head' to boast of. So just mellow. Nwanne gba nyo oku.

whether chest beating or chest kicking I'm celebrating my own, those that made us proud to encourage young ones and to debunk claims of those that pride themselves as the most successful, few names I listed are first in their professions

sunnyb0b0:
Dude, get your facts right. Proforce I'd not a vehicle manufacturing company. They convert vehicles to armoured variants by fabricating the armoured body.

Why are you wasting your time to quote the guy you know them more them I do? they will always................you understand

aalangel:
First Professor of Music in Nigeria: Professor Echezona.

Igbo erika
The oldest Nigeria surviving professor in any discipline
Joseph Chike Edozien

Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, the Asagba [1]
or traditional ruler of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria was born on July 28, 1925 in Asaba. [2]

His father was Nathaniel Okafor Edozien a direct descendant of Nnebisi the founder of Asaba, and one of the most senior indigenous officials of the Nigerian Coal Corporation in Enugu. His mother, Nwakuso Edozien née Odogwu, was the daughter of a prominent Asaba chief, and a notable trader.

His father sent him at an early age to live with an uncle who was a school master in Warri, Delta State then Bendel State, Nigeria. He attended the Catholic School in Warri from 1933 to 1937. He attended Christ the Kings College, Onitsha for his secondary education from 1938 to 1942. In 1942 he attended the Higher College Yaba and then proceeded to Achimota School, Accra, Ghana.

His university education began with an admission to the University College Dublin, Ireland in 1944. He completed his BSc with honours in Physiology from the National University of Ireland in 1948, MSc in Physiology in 1950, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Chemotherapy (MBBCh) in 1954. He won several academic awards in the process.

His academic career began with an appointment as a Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry in Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1951. In 1952 he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology at the University College, Ibadan. He returned to Ibadan after further studies in Ireland.

In 1955 he married Modupe Smith a radiographer at the University of Ibadan teaching hospital. Her father was one of the first indigenous managers of the United Africa Company and her maternal grandfather was Herbert Macaulay, Nigeria’s first surveyor and one of the principal actors in Nigeria’s independence movement.

The late colonial and early independence period were exciting times in Nigeria. Educated Nigerians rapidly occupied positions of responsibility in politics, commerce and academia. Everyone’s hopes were high that in a short time the country would bridge the gap with the more developed countries of Europe and North America. The euphoric mood permeated the University of Ibadan, and Edozien’s groundbreaking research in nutrition helped win it a reputation as a rising academic centre. He was appointed a professor in 1961 and became the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1962

Edozien’s career at Ibadan ended in 1967, a casualty of the political crisis that ended the euphoria of the late 50′s and early 60′s and resulted in the coups of 1966 and eventually led to the Nigerian Civil War. In 1967 he was instrumental in the efforts to establish the University of Benin in the newly created Midwestern Region of Nigeria. He was also implicated in the plots that resulted in the Biafran invasion of the Midwestern Region at the beginning of the civil war and was forced to flee the country.

After a period as a refugee in France, he was appointed as a professor of Nutrition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. In 1971 he became a professor and head of Department of Nutrition, of the School of Public Health of the University of North Carolina.

In 1990 Edozien was appointed the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. Shortly thereafter he was selected to become the 13th Asagba of Asaba. He retired as a Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina

Nnewi is the second largest city in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. Nnewi as a metropolitan city encompasses 4 local government areas, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ekwusigo and Ihiala Local Government; Nnewi North is commonly referred to as Nnewi central, and comprises four autonomous quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewi-ichi. Nnewi North also includes Ichi, an autonomous neighbouring town. The first indigenous car manufacturing plant in Nigeria is located in the city, while the first wholly made-in-Nigeria motorcycle, the 'NASENI M1' was manufactured in Nnewi. As of 2006, Nnewi has an estimated population of 391,227 according to the Nigerian census. The city spans over 1,076.9 square miles (2,789 km2) in Anambra State. Nnewi Metropolitan Area and its satellite towns is home to nearly 2.5 million residents As of 2005. Dimensionally, Nnewi has an edge over all other units, being recognized by the 1953 census figures as the largest inland town of all others in the Eastern states of Nigeria. Economy Agbo Edo, a forest land which belonged to Edo Nnewi deity, was cleared to make way for a new market called Nkwo Nnewi market. The development of this market propelled the fast development of the local economy. As a fast developing city and a major industrial and commercial hub in Africa, Nnewi experiences voluminous financial activities, therefore hosts major banks, and other financial institutions. Industries are dotted around the city and adjoining towns. Palm oil, cosmetics, motor, and motorcycle spare parts, books, and stationeries, textiles, electric cables, and so on are produced in commercial quantity in the area. Its main trading centers include Nkwo Nnewi market (the largest spare parts market in west Africa) and Nwafor market, Eke Amaobi market, Eke Ochie, Eke Ichi Market, Orie otube Market, etc Industries Nnewi is referred to as the Japan of Africa, it is home to many major indigenous manufacturing industries including Ibeto Group of Companies, Cutix and ADswitch, Uru Industries Ltd, Omata Holdings Ltd, Cento Group of Companies, Coscharis of Companies Group, Innoson Group of Companies, Ebunso Nig. Ltd, John White Industries, Ejiamatu Group of Companies, Chicason Group, Louis Carter Group,Kotec Industry etc. The great majority of industrialists in the cluster of spare parts factories in Nnewi are also traders, and most of these traders are producing one or more of the products they specialize in marketing as traders (usually motor vehicle parts), and most began by distributing their products through their preexisting distribution networks. Nnewi is part of eastern Nigeria's industrial axis. The town has through culturally grounded institutions that act as sophisticated networks expanded to include an international dimension through trading relations with exporters from Asia. Over the last decade, the town of Nnewi has experienced relatively rapid industrialization. Since 1970, Nnewi residents have controlled approximately 80 to 90 percent of the motor-parts trade in Nigeria. Nkwo Nnewi Market is the major import and wholesale point for motor spare parts in Nigeria. The industrialists of Nnewi are adapting foreign technology to local needs, providing employment to thousands, and making available goods and services which are relevant actual needs of the Nigerian citizens. The first indigenous car manufacturing plant is located in the city, while the first wholly Made-in-Nigeria motorcycle was manufactured in Nnewi by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Auto parts Nnewi is known for the vibrant auto industry in the city, t[b]he first Igbo man to own and drive a car was HRH Igwe. Orizu I (Eze Ugbo Onya Mba) in 1912. By 1940, Nnewi residents were at the center of an international trading networkthat dominated the supply of motor spare parts in Nigeria.[/b] The town subsequently became a center for commerce and industry, and has one of the largest automotive parts markets in Africa. Nnewi Township is an authentic "manufacturing miracle." Small and medium-sized industries have set up in the town and are producing not only for the Nigeria markets but – albeit still to a limited extent – for markets abroad. Industrialization of the town began around 1970 when Nnewi motor parts traders began marketing their own brand name products instead of the reproductions of "original" parts. There are a several auto and motorcycle spare parts dealers in Nnewi; the Nnewi Motorcycle spare parts market is well known throughout West Africa and has earned the city the nickname, Japan of Africa. Wikipedia

Igbos making Nigeria proud, tomorrow illiterates will be asking what Igbos contribute

NASENI Launches First wholly Made-In-Nigeria Motocycle EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN Calls on Federal Government To Ban Importation Of Motorcycles to Nigeria As He Calls on Private Sector to mass Produce ‘NASENI M1’ Motorcycles.

As a proof of potential capacities of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to provide necessary engineering and technology infrastructure for industrial development of Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Agency, Dr.Mohammed Sani Haruna yesterday launched first ever wholly made-in-Nigeria motor cycle called ‘NASENI M1”. The motorcycle was test-run working perfectly. The 80C engine motorcycle was conceived, designed and manufactured, using local materials by Nigerian engineers at the National Engineering Design Development Institute (NEDDI)-one of the nine (9) research and development (R&

supervised by NASENI.

The Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI while riding on ‘NASENI M1’ himself within the factory complex of NEDDI in Nnewi, Anambra State disclosed that the product was basically one of the targets of the Agency in response to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s vision 20:20:20 economic transformation Agenda. The Federal Government which the Agency is part of has promised Nigerians a better socio-economic deal by year 2020 even as Mr. President had also committed the government to elevate the economic status of Nigeria to be among 20 fastest growing economies in the world by year 2020.

While launching the motorcycle, Dr. Haruna remarked that by NASENI’s reckoning, a country could only be self reliant and economically developed only when her citizens begin to exercise and assert their ingenuities in productive capacities or real time manufacturing toward technology advancement of the country. He said as a nation, Nigerians must demonstrate real capacities for engineering technology development, and production of manufactured goods and services. He said that is why NASENI had taken this bold step to demonstrate to Nigerians that Mr. President’s dream is both realizable and is even being realized.

Dr. Haruna called on the Federal Government to put a ban on the importation of motorcycles into the Nigerian market as he declared bravely that Nigeria has perfected the technology and manufacturing capacity to produce motorcycles in mass in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria.

About 20 million Nigerians today rely on motorcycle as means of transportation and many unemployed youths and men support their families or earn a living from running motorcycle as a commercial venture. He said, “Imagine the large number of jobs that will be created if only Nigeria could close her boarders against importation of motorcycles and allow Nigeria entrepreneurs to invest in the manufacturing of the parts including production of the motorcycle locally.

His words: “Nigeria, no doubt, has all the materials needed to produce motorcycle in Nigeria, 100 percent. NASENI has both the raw materials survey, their locations, equipment and the critical human capacity, design, feasibility studies and the business plan for running a successful plant for producing motorcycle; what we are waiting for now is for Nigerian entrepreneurs to come forward to take advantage of this profitable investment in manufacturing of the motorcycles”

The law establishing NASENI and its Institutes does not allow it to embark on full scale manufacturing of products and or become full-scale player in the market but for every technologies and engineering products developed within the Agency system must be ceded to the private sector for commercial purpose or mass production. Its mission includes hitherto establishing and nurturing appropriate dynamic science and engineering infrastructure base for achieving home initiated and home sustained industrialization through the development of relevant processes, capital goods and equipment necessary for job creation, national economic well-being and progress. http://www.naseni.org/news-blog/2-latest-news/29-naseni-launches-first-wholly-made-in-nigeria-motocycle.html