Michael Okpara Prime minister

Michael Iheonukara Okpara, (December 25, 1920-December 17, 1984) was a political leader and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic, from 1959 to 1966. Dr. Okpara was, at 39, the nation's youngest Premier. He was a strong advocate of what he called "pragmatic socialism" and believed that agricultural reform was crucial to the ultimate success of Nigeria.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 25, 1920
Birth place
Abia State , Umuahia
Date of deathDecember 17, 1984
Profession
Doctor of Medicine

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Politician

party
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons

Prime minister

FromOctober 01, 1959
ToJanuary 15, 1966

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External resources

  1. http://www.ngex.com/personalities/voices/baluko1980.htm
  2. http://www.onlinenigeria.com/people/ad.asp?blurb=61