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Throwback:
Their inferiority complex is worth studying as a sociology project.

Ttalk:
Some people will still find ways to discredit the report. If no be them ONLY then it is rubbish.

I lost count of Yoruba names on the list, first in many, Yoruba is truly the pioneer in academics in Nigeria

SpatialKing:
Chike Obi was the first Nigerian to be awarded PhD in Mathematics

revolt:
I was shocked when I saw a different name

Throwback:
It is a fact that Chike Obi was the 1st Mathematics PhD holder in Nigeria and Africa, but was Chike Obi the 1st professor of Mathematics when Adegoke Olubunmo who got his own PhD in 1955 (5 years after Chike Obi), became a full Professor by 1964?

Being 1st Mathematics PhD in Nigeria is different from being 1st Mathematics Professor in Nigeria.

Just as Henry Carr of Lagos got his Mathematics Bachelors at the University of Durham as far back as 1882. The 1st African to be so educated in that field of study.

So you should not be shocked you saw a different name, you should be shocked that you failed to comprehend.

Learn to understand before challenging aimlessly.

Racoon:
This list is welcomed but same time filled with lots of inaccuracies.
The first Nigerian Officer to be commissioner is W.O. Bassey. Tribalist Bleep

Made2Last:
Thank God no one else is fooled by the lies and hypocrisy of the igbos anymore...

These few months after the election has brought out their real plans..

Imagine, people were killed in Jos, plateau state and some guys here were busy saying 'good for them' forgetting that Labor party won in plateau state...

If there be any rerun election, I bet you, LP will not see the kind of followership they enjoyed again.

Brek:
Shut up you filthy liar
What's the dollar to naira exchange rate?
When did igbos congratulate platue killings

Laheelow:
KNOW YOUR FIRST NIGERIAN PROFESSORS.

1. First Nigerian Professor of History ~
Prof. Kenneth Dike
2. First Nigerian Professor of Philosophy ~ Prof. Olubi Sodipo.
3. First Nigerian Professor of Linguistics ~ Prof. Ayo Bamgbose.
4. First Nigerian Professor of French Language ~ Prof. Evans.
5. First Nigerian Professor of Arabic language and Islamic studies ~ Prof. M.O.A Abdul
6. First Nigerian Professor of Yoruba and African Literature ~ Prof. Wande Abimbola .
7. First Nigerian Professor of Music ~
Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme.
8. First Nigerian Professor of Theatre and Arts ~ Prof. Joel Adeyinka Adedeji
9. First Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria ~ Prof. Alfred Opubor.
10. First Nigerian Professor of Library and Information Science ~
Prof. Mrs Adetoun Ogunsheye.
11. First Nigerian Professor of Education ~ Prof. Aliu Babatunde 'Babs' Fafunwa
12. First Nigerian Professor of Physical Education ~ Prof. M. Oluwafemi Ajisafe
13. First Nigerian Professor of Tests and Measurement ~ Prof. Dibu Ojerinde
14. First Nigerian Professor of Law ~
Prof. Teslim Olawale Elias.
15. First Nigerian Professor of Agriculture ~ Prof. Victor Adenuga Oyenuga
16. First Nigerian Professor of Animal Science ~ Prof. Gabriel. M. Babatunde
17. First Nigeria Professor of Forestry ~ Professor Kolade Adeyoju.
18. First Nigerian professor of clinical pharmacy ~ Prof. Nzebunwa Aguwa..
19. First Nigerian Professor of Medicine ~ Prof. Theophilus Ogunlesi
20. First Nigerian Professor of Nursing ~
Prof. (Mrs). Elfrida. O. Adebo.
21. First Nigerian Professor of Physiotherapy ~ Prof. Vincent C. B. Nwuga
22. First Nigerian Professor of Anatomy ~ Prof. Thomas Adesanya Grillo.
23. First Nigerian Professor of Physiology ~ HRH Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien
24. First Nigerian Professor of Psychiatry ~ Prof. Thomas Adeoye Lambo
25. First Nigerian Professor of Public Health ~ Prof. Oladele Ajose
26. First Nigerian Professor of Nutrition ~ Prof. Babatunde Oguntona.
27. First Nigerian Professor of Paediatrics ~ Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti
28. First Nigerian Professor of Botany ~
Prof. Eni Njoku
29. First Nigerian Professor of Physics ~
Prof. Cyril Agodi Onwumechili
30. First Nigerian Professor of Statistics ~ Prof. Nwoue Adichie
31. First Nigerian Professor of Mathematics ~ Prof. Adegoke Olubunnmo
32. First Nigerian Professor of Geology ~ Prof. Mosobolaje O. Oyawoye..
33. First Nigerian Professor of Computer Science ~ Prof. Olu Longe.
34. First Nigerian Professor of Chemistry ~ Prof. Stephen Oluwole Awokoya.
35. First Nigerian Professor of Architecture ~ Prof. Ekundayo Adeyemi.
36. First Nigerian Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. Adepoju Onibokun.
37. First Nigerian Professor of Estate Management ~ Prof. John. A. Umeh.
38. First Nigerian Professor of Accounting ~ Prof. Micheal A. Adeyemi.
39. First Nigerian Professor of Marketing ~ Prof. Julius Onuorah Onah.
40. First Nigerian Professor of Insurance ~ Prof. Joseph. O. Irukwu.
41. First Nigerian Professor of Chemical Engineering ~ Prof. Sikiru A. Sanni.
42. First Nigerian Professor of Industrial Engineering ~ Prof. David. E. Osifo.
43. First Nigerian Professor of Civil Engineering ~ Prof. Ifedayo O. Oladapo.
44. First Nigerian Professor of Petroleum Engineering ~ Prof. Gabriel Kayode Falade
45. First Nigerian Professor of Mining Engineering ~ Prof. Zacheus Opafunso.
46. First Nigerian Professor of Public Health Engineering ~ Prof. Paul Aibinuola Oluwande.
47. First Nigerian Professor of Geography ~ Prof. Akin Mabogunje.
48. First Nigerian Professor of Psychology ~ Prof. Dennis Ugwuegbu.
49. First Nigerian Professor of Cartography - Professor Olayinka Yaro Balogun.
50. First Nigerian Professor of Biochemistry- Professor Olumbe Bassir.
51. First Nigerian Professor of Wildlife Conservation- Professor S. S. Ajayi.
52. Professor Obafemi Kujore- First Nigerian Professor of Classics.
53. His Eminence, Professor Bolaji Idowu - First Nigerian Professor of Religious Studies

FEMALE FIRSTS:
First Female Academicians ~ Aim of collecting this is to promote girl-child Education

1. First Nigerian Female Professor ever ~
Prof. (Mrs) Felicia Adetoun Ogunsheye.
2. First Nigerian Female Professor of Law ~ Prof (Mrs) Jadesola Olayinka Akande.
3. First Nigerian Female Professor of History ~ Prof. (Mrs) Bolanle Awe.
4. First Nigerian Female Professor of Pharmacy ~ Prof. (Mrs) Cecilia Igwillo.
5. First Nigerian Female Professor of Psychiatry ~ Prof. (Mrs) Olayinka Omigbodun.
6. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mass Communication ~ Prof. (Mrs) Chinyere Stella Okunna.
7. First Female Physics Professor in Africa ~ Prof. (Mrs) Deborah Ajakaye.
8. First Female Professor of Chemistry in Nigeria ~ Prof. (Mrs) Modupe Ogunlesi.
9. First Nigerian Female Professor of Quantity Surveying in Africa ~ Prof. Olubola Babalola.
10. First female Nigerian Professor of Accounting ~ Prof. Jane Ande.
11. First Female Professor of Physiotherapy in Africa ~ Prof. Arinola O. Sanya.
12. First Female Professor of Computer Science ~ Prof. Adenike Osofisan.
13. First Female Professor of Chemical Engineering in Nigeria ~
Professor (Mrs) P.K. Igbokwe
14. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mathematics Education ~ Prof. (Mrs). Grace Alele-Williams.
15. First Female Professor of Animal Breeding & Genetics in Nigeria~Prof. Adebambo Ayoka.O. Ayoka-Olufunmilayo
16. First Female Professor of Yoruba Studies in the world ~ Prof. (Mrs). Omotayo Olutoye
17. First Female Professor of Agriculture in Nigeria and First Female Professor of Agricultural Economics in Africa ~ Professor (Mrs.) Tomilayo O. Adekanye.
18. First Nigerian Female Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. (Mrs). Ogbazi Joy Ukamaka
19. First Nigerian Female Professor of Geology- Professor Adeline Bisi Durotoye.
20. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mathematics- Professor Olabisi Ugbebor

Source: From Journal on Nigeria's Affairs, 10th July 2023.

ahaz:
You peoples jealousy is something God himself has to review in heaven because you people has fairly supersede the normal human jealousy threshold that js even shocking God in heaven as we speak God has called a meeting in heaven and set up a committee to look into the rate of Yoruba jealousy against the Igbos.

kettykin:
Wow , so Akanu ibiam and Zik had so much influence and power over western region

Throwback:
It is a fact that Chike Obi was the 1st Mathematics PhD holder in Nigeria and Africa, but was Chike Obi the 1st professor of Mathematics when Adegoke Olubunmo who got his own PhD in 1955 (5 years after Chike Obi), became a full Professor by 1964?

Being 1st Mathematics PhD in Nigeria is different from being 1st Mathematics Professor in Nigeria.

Just as Henry Carr of Lagos got his Mathematics Bachelors at the University of Durham as far back as 1882. The 1st African to be so educated in that field of study.

So you should not be shocked you saw a different name, you should be shocked that you failed to comprehend.

Learn to understand before challenging aimlessly.

Made2Last:
Oga, shut up your dirty mouth...

We have seen the hypocrisy in you, guys and even a total fool with his head in his arse will not fall mugu to your propaganda again!

Throwback:
Yes they had influence over a federal government university in Ibadan.

Azikiwe as Nigerian ceremonial President was the appointed Visitor to the school, while Akanu Ibiam was the school council Chairman.

Infact, Azikiwe ensure he used his role as Visitor to replace Akanu Ibiam at the end of his tenure, with another Igbo as council Chairman, and same Igbo was also replaced by another Igbo. Azikiwe ensured that both the school Principal and Council Chairman were Igbo at all times to advance his Igbo domination agenda.

meolaniyi:
Professor they gave themselves when Biafrans were on a civil war.

*FBI - Full-Blooded Igbo!!!*

1,The first Black Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan was an Igbo man named Professor Kenneth Dike.
2,The first Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos was an Igbo man named Professor Eni Njoku.
4,The first Nigerian Rector of the then Yaba College of Technology was also an Igbo man
5,The first Nigerian Professor of Mathematics was an Igbo man named Professor Chike Obi –
the man who solved Fermat’s Last Theorem.
6,He was followed by another Igbo man named Professor James Ezeilo, Professor of Differential Calculus and the founder of the Ezeilo Constant.
7,The first Nigerian professor of history was an Igbo man Professor Kenneth Dike who also became the first black vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
8,The first Nigerian Professor of Botany was an Igbo man named Professor Eni Njoku. He went on to become the very first vice chancellor of the university of LAGOS.
9,The first Nigerian Professor of Anatomy and Physiology is Professor Chike Edozien an Igbo man who is also the current Obi of Asaba.
10,The first Nigerian Professor of Physics was Professor Okoye an Igbo man who became a Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA in 1960.
11,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.
12,In Nuclear Physics and Chemistry –
Again another Igbo 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.
13,First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research.
15,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.
16,What about Astronomy – again another Igbo man was the first Professor of Astronomy
17,Professor Ntukoju – he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics.
Let’s go to the Social Sciences –
18,Demography and statistical research into population studies – again another Igbo 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.
20,Philosophy – Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953.
21,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 – 22,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.

The highest number of professors in Nigeria and as at 2014 that state is Imo State. You can go to this commission and verify.
Anambra state was the first in WAEC, UNITY SCHOOLS ENTERANCE EXAMS, NECO AND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Therefore, whenever some people address you Igbos as mere traders and Keke riders, tell them that in addition to doing very well in business, science, technology and SPORTS you are also ahead in academia. No amount of hatred can change blessings from God.

*FBI ( Full Blooded igbo)*

Laheelow:
KNOW YOUR FIRST NIGERIAN PROFESSORS.

1. First Nigerian Professor of History ~
Prof. Kenneth Dike
2. First Nigerian Professor of Philosophy ~ Prof. Olubi Sodipo.
3. First Nigerian Professor of Linguistics ~ Prof. Ayo Bamgbose.
4. First Nigerian Professor of French Language ~ Prof. Evans.
5. First Nigerian Professor of Arabic language and Islamic studies ~ Prof. M.O.A Abdul
6. First Nigerian Professor of Yoruba and African Literature ~ Prof. Wande Abimbola .
7. First Nigerian Professor of Music ~
Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme.
8. First Nigerian Professor of Theatre and Arts ~ Prof. Joel Adeyinka Adedeji
9. First Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria ~ Prof. Alfred Opubor.
10. First Nigerian Professor of Library and Information Science ~
Prof. Mrs Adetoun Ogunsheye.
11. First Nigerian Professor of Education ~ Prof. Aliu Babatunde 'Babs' Fafunwa
12. First Nigerian Professor of Physical Education ~ Prof. M. Oluwafemi Ajisafe
13. First Nigerian Professor of Tests and Measurement ~ Prof. Dibu Ojerinde
14. First Nigerian Professor of Law ~
Prof. Teslim Olawale Elias.
15. First Nigerian Professor of Agriculture ~ Prof. Victor Adenuga Oyenuga
16. First Nigerian Professor of Animal Science ~ Prof. Gabriel. M. Babatunde
17. First Nigeria Professor of Forestry ~ Professor Kolade Adeyoju.
18. First Nigerian professor of clinical pharmacy ~ Prof. Nzebunwa Aguwa..
19. First Nigerian Professor of Medicine ~ Prof. Theophilus Ogunlesi
20. First Nigerian Professor of Nursing ~
Prof. (Mrs). Elfrida. O. Adebo.
21. First Nigerian Professor of Physiotherapy ~ Prof. Vincent C. B. Nwuga
22. First Nigerian Professor of Anatomy ~ Prof. Thomas Adesanya Grillo.
23. First Nigerian Professor of Physiology ~ HRH Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien
24. First Nigerian Professor of Psychiatry ~ Prof. Thomas Adeoye Lambo
25. First Nigerian Professor of Public Health ~ Prof. Oladele Ajose
26. First Nigerian Professor of Nutrition ~ Prof. Babatunde Oguntona.
27. First Nigerian Professor of Paediatrics ~ Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti
28. First Nigerian Professor of Botany ~
Prof. Eni Njoku
29. First Nigerian Professor of Physics ~
Prof. Cyril Agodi Onwumechili
30. First Nigerian Professor of Statistics ~ Prof. Nwoue Adichie
31. First Nigerian Professor of Mathematics ~ Prof. Adegoke Olubunnmo
32. First Nigerian Professor of Geology ~ Prof. Mosobolaje O. Oyawoye..
33. First Nigerian Professor of Computer Science ~ Prof. Olu Longe.
34. First Nigerian Professor of Chemistry ~ Prof. Stephen Oluwole Awokoya.
35. First Nigerian Professor of Architecture ~ Prof. Ekundayo Adeyemi.
36. First Nigerian Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. Adepoju Onibokun.
37. First Nigerian Professor of Estate Management ~ Prof. John. A. Umeh.
38. First Nigerian Professor of Accounting ~ Prof. Micheal A. Adeyemi.
39. First Nigerian Professor of Marketing ~ Prof. Julius Onuorah Onah.
40. First Nigerian Professor of Insurance ~ Prof. Joseph. O. Irukwu.
41. First Nigerian Professor of Chemical Engineering ~ Prof. Sikiru A. Sanni.
42. First Nigerian Professor of Industrial Engineering ~ Prof. David. E. Osifo.
43. First Nigerian Professor of Civil Engineering ~ Prof. Ifedayo O. Oladapo.
44. First Nigerian Professor of Petroleum Engineering ~ Prof. Gabriel Kayode Falade
45. First Nigerian Professor of Mining Engineering ~ Prof. Zacheus Opafunso.
46. First Nigerian Professor of Public Health Engineering ~ Prof. Paul Aibinuola Oluwande.
47. First Nigerian Professor of Geography ~ Prof. Akin Mabogunje.
48. First Nigerian Professor of Psychology ~ Prof. Dennis Ugwuegbu.
49. First Nigerian Professor of Cartography - Professor Olayinka Yaro Balogun.
50. First Nigerian Professor of Biochemistry- Professor Olumbe Bassir.
51. First Nigerian Professor of Wildlife Conservation- Professor S. S. Ajayi.
52. Professor Obafemi Kujore- First Nigerian Professor of Classics.
53. His Eminence, Professor Bolaji Idowu - First Nigerian Professor of Religious Studies

FEMALE FIRSTS:
First Female Academicians ~ Aim of collecting this is to promote girl-child Education

1. First Nigerian Female Professor ever ~
Prof. (Mrs) Felicia Adetoun Ogunsheye.
2. First Nigerian Female Professor of Law ~ Prof (Mrs) Jadesola Olayinka Akande.
3. First Nigerian Female Professor of History ~ Prof. (Mrs) Bolanle Awe.
4. First Nigerian Female Professor of Pharmacy ~ Prof. (Mrs) Cecilia Igwillo.
5. First Nigerian Female Professor of Psychiatry ~ Prof. (Mrs) Olayinka Omigbodun.
6. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mass Communication ~ Prof. (Mrs) Chinyere Stella Okunna.
7. First Female Physics Professor in Africa ~ Prof. (Mrs) Deborah Ajakaye.
8. First Female Professor of Chemistry in Nigeria ~ Prof. (Mrs) Modupe Ogunlesi.
9. First Nigerian Female Professor of Quantity Surveying in Africa ~ Prof. Olubola Babalola.
10. First female Nigerian Professor of Accounting ~ Prof. Jane Ande.
11. First Female Professor of Physiotherapy in Africa ~ Prof. Arinola O. Sanya.
12. First Female Professor of Computer Science ~ Prof. Adenike Osofisan.
13. First Female Professor of Chemical Engineering in Nigeria ~
Professor (Mrs) P.K. Igbokwe
14. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mathematics Education ~ Prof. (Mrs). Grace Alele-Williams.
15. First Female Professor of Animal Breeding & Genetics in Nigeria~Prof. Adebambo Ayoka.O. Ayoka-Olufunmilayo
16. First Female Professor of Yoruba Studies in the world ~ Prof. (Mrs). Omotayo Olutoye
17. First Female Professor of Agriculture in Nigeria and First Female Professor of Agricultural Economics in Africa ~ Professor (Mrs.) Tomilayo O. Adekanye.
18. First Nigerian Female Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. (Mrs). Ogbazi Joy Ukamaka
19. First Nigerian Female Professor of Geology- Professor Adeline Bisi Durotoye.
20. First Nigerian Female Professor of Mathematics- Professor Olabisi Ugbebor

Source: From Journal on Nigeria's Affairs, 10th July 2023.