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Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Racoon(m): 3:00pm On Sep 04
-1). First Nigerian Professor of History ~ Prof Kenneth Dike ( From Awka, Anambra).

-2). First Nigerian Professor of Philosophy ~ Prof Olubi Sodipo (From Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state).


-3). First Nigerian Professor of Linguistic ~ Prof Ayo Bamgbose (From Oyo, Oyo State).

-4). First Nigerian Professor of French Language ~ Prof Evans.
First Nigerian Professor of Arabic and Islamic Language ~ Prof M.O.A Abdul (Ijebu Ode, Ogun State).


-5). First Nigerian Professor of Yoruba and African Literature ~ Prof Wande Abimbola (From Oyo, Oyo State).

-6). First Nigerian Professor of Music ~ Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme (From Oko, Anambra state).


-7). First Nigerian Professor of Theatre and Arts ~ Prof Joel Adeyinka Adedeji (State of Origin Unknown).

-8 ). First Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria ~ Prof Alfred Opubor (Nigerian-Cotonou).


-9). First Nigerian Professor of Library and Information Science ~ Prof Mrs Adetoun Ogunsheye.

-10). First Nigerian Professor of Education ~ Prof. Aliu Babs Fafunwa (Isale Eko, Lagos State).


-11). First Nigerian Professor of Physical Education ~ Prof. M. Oluwafemi Ajisafe (Ekiti State).

-12). First Nigerian Professor of Tests and Measurement ~ Prof. Dibu Ojerinde (Igboho, Oyo State).


-13). First Nigerian Professor of Law ~ Prof Teslim Olawale Elias (Lagos State)

-14). First Nigerian Professor of Agriculture ~ Prof. Victor Adenuga Oyenuga (Ijebu, Ogun state).


-15). First Nigerian Professor of Animal Science ~ Prof. Gabriel. M. Babatunde (Afijio, Oyo State).

-16). First Nigeria Professor of Forestry ~ Professor Kolade Adeyoju (Ijan-Ekiti, Ekiti State).


-17). First Nigerian professor of clinical pharmacy ~ Prof. Nzebunwa Aguwa (Eke-Nguru, IMO State).

-18). First Nigerian Professor of Medicine ~ Prof. Theophius Ogunlesi (Sagamu, Ogun State).


-19). First Nigerian Professor of Nursing ~ Prof (Mrs). Elfrida. O. Adebo (Abeokuta, Ogun State).

-20). First Nigerian Professor of Physiotherapy ~ Prof. Vincent C. B. Nwuga (Asaba, Delta State).


-21). First Nigerian Professor of Anatomy ~ Prof. Thomas Adesanya Grillo (Lagos State).

-22). First Nigerian Professor of Physiology ~ HRH Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien (Asaba, Delta State).


-23). First Nigerian Professor of psychiatry ~ Prof. Thomas Adeoye Lambo ( Abeokuta, Ogun State).

-24). First Nigerian Professor of public health ~ Prof. Oladele Ajose (Lagos state).


-25). First Nigerian Professor of Nutrition ~ Prof Babatunde Oguntona.

-26). First Nigerian Professor of Paediatrics ~ Prof Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (Abeokuta, Ogun State).


-27). First Nigerian Professor of Botany ~ Prof. Eni Njoku (Ohafia, Abia State).

-28). First Nigerian Professor of Physics ~ Prof. Muyiwa Awe (Esie, Kwara State).


-29). First Nigerian Professor of statistics ~ Prof. Nwoue Adichie "Chinamada's dad (Abba, Anambra).

-30). First Nigerian Professor of Mathematics ~ Prof. Chike Obi (Anambra State).


-31). First Nigerian Professor of Geology ~ Prof. Mosobolaje O. Oyawoye (Offa, Kwara State).

-32). First Nigerian Professor of Computer Science ~ Prof. Olu Longe.


-33). First Nigerian Professor of Chemistry ~ Prof. Stephen Oluwole Awokoya (Awa-Ijebu, Ogun state).

-34). First Nigerian Professor Of Architecture ~ Prof. Ekundayo Adeyemi (Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State).


-35). First Nigerian Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. Adepoju Onibokun(Iwoye-Ijesha, Osun State).

-36). First Nigerian Professor of Estate Management ~ Prof. John. A. Umeh (Nnobi, Anambra State).

-37). First Nigerian Professor of Accounting ~ Prof. Micheal A. Adeyemo (Irun-Akoko, Ondo State)

-38). First Nigerian Professor of Marketing ~ Prof. Julius Onuorah Onah (Orba, Enugu State).


-39). First Nigerian Professor of Insurance ~ Prof. Joseph. O. Irukwu (Eteem, Abia State).

-40). First Nigerian Professor of Chemical Engineering ~ Prof. Sikiru A. Sanni (Ibadan, Oyo State).

-41). First Nigerian Professor of Industrial Engineering ~ Prof. David. E. Osifo (Benin-city, Edo State).


-42). First Nigerian Professor of Civil Engineering ~ Prof. Ifedayo O. Oladapo ( Ondo, Ondo State).

-43). First Nigerian Professor of Petroleum Engineering ~ Prof. Gabriel Kayode Falade


-44). First Nigerian Professor of Mining Engineering ~ Prof. Zacheus Opafunso (Ede, Osun State).

-45). First Nigerian Professor of Public Health Engineering ~ Prof. Paul Aibinuola Oluwande.

-46). First Nigerian Professor of Geography ~ Prof. Akin Mobogunje (Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State)


-47). First Nigerian Professor of Psychology ~ Prof. Dennis Ugwuegbu (Orlu, Imo State).

Great men and women from many fronts of academic disciplines. Bravo!

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Racoon(m): 3:01pm On Sep 04
FIRST FEMALE PROFESSORS IN NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL HISTORY( The 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) Babalola Chinedum Peace.

-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 Allele-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 Agricultural Economics in Africa ~ Professor (Mrs) Tomilayo O. Adekanye.

-18). First Nigerian Female Professor of Urban and Regional Planning ~ Prof. (Mrs). Ogbazi Joy Ukamaka.

PROFESSOR KENNETH DIKE - THE FIRST PROFESSOR OF HISTORY IN NIGERIA!

The first professor in Nigeria was Professor Kenneth Dike (1917-1983). He was a renowned historian and academic who made significant contributions to the field of African history and culture.

Professor Dike was born in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, and received his early education in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of Aberdeen in 1950 and returned to Nigeria to teach at the University College, Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan).


In 1956, Professor Dike became the first Nigerian to be appointed as a professor, serving as the Professor of History at the University of Ibadan. He was a pioneer in the field of African history and wrote several influential books, including "Trade and Politics in the Niger Delta" and "A Hundred Years of British Rule in Nigeria".

Professor Dike's achievements and contributions to education and academia have been recognized and celebrated in Nigeria and beyond. He remains a celebrated figure in Nigerian history and an inspiration to generations of scholars and academics.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Racoon(m): 3:02pm On Sep 04
-1). First Nigerian Professor of History ~ Prof Kenneth Dike ( From Awka, Anambra).

-6). First Nigerian Professor of Music ~ Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme (From Oko, Anambra state).

-17). First Nigerian professor of clinical pharmacy ~ Prof. Nzebunwa Aguwa (Eke-Nguru, IMO State).


-20). First Nigerian Professor of Physiotherapy ~ Prof. Vincent C. B. Nwuga (Asaba, Delta State).

-22). First Nigerian Professor of Physiology ~ HRH Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien (Asaba, Delta State).

-27). First Nigerian Professor of Botany ~ Prof. Eni Njoku (Ohafia, Abia State).


-29). First Nigerian Professor of statistics ~ Prof. Nwoue Adichie "Chinamada's dad (Abba, Anambra).

-30). First Nigerian Professor of Mathematics ~ Prof. Chike Obi (Anambra State).


-36). First Nigerian Professor of Estate Management ~ Prof. John. A. Umeh (Nnobi, Anambra State).

-39). First Nigerian Professor of Insurance ~ Prof. Joseph. O. Irukwu (Eteem, Abia State).

-47). First Nigerian Professor of Psychology ~ Prof. Dennis Ugwuegbu (Orlu, Imo State).
Igbo seems to dominate the fields of Social, Medical and Environmental sciences

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Racoon(m): 3:02pm On Sep 04
-23). First Nigerian Professor of psychiatry ~ Prof. Thomas Adeoye Lambo ( Abeokuta, Ogun State).

-24). First Nigerian Professor of public health ~ Prof. Oladele Ajose (Lagos state).

-26). First Nigerian Professor of Paediatrics ~ Prof Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (Abeokuta, Ogun State).
Legends par excellence!

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by madridguy(m): 3:03pm On Sep 04
Theophilus Oladipo Ogunlesi (12 July 1923 – 19 January 2023) was a Nigerian academic and the first professor of medicine in Nigeria.


Kenneth Onwuka Dike (17 December 1917 – 26 October 1983 was a Nigerian educationist, historian and the first Nigerian Vice-Chancellor of the nation's premier college, the University of Ibadan.


During the Nigerian civil war, he moved to Harvard University.[4] He was a founder of the Ibadan School that dominated the writing of the History of Nigeria until the 1970s.[5] He is credited with "having played the leading role in creating a generation of African historians who could interpret their own history without being influenced by Eurocentric approaches."

Kudos to them all.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by sofeo(m): 5:30pm On Sep 04
Really great.

Book no be scam if our educational system is well established, economy is normal and there are jobs.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Sirheny007(m): 5:30pm On Sep 04
Have we not done enough for this country?
Have we not gone to the executioner, singing as if on picnic?
Did we not water the foundations of this nation with out blood?

Igbo Amaka. kiss

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Tjra: 5:30pm On Sep 04
Yoruba Lagba

Una sabi book no be small
cheesy

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Tjra: 5:30pm On Sep 04
My adopted state (Anambra) sef dey represent.

Ndi Anambra Amaka.

Chukwu gozie ezi ndi Anambra

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Throwback: 5:32pm On Sep 04
Racoon:
Meanwhile;


Igbos blazing the trail from antiquity demonstrating academic excellence among equals.

Stop lieing. How and where did Prof Kenneth Dike become the first Professor in Nigeria? That his fellow Igbos ensured he was moved from behind to become First Nigerian Principal of UCI, does not mean he was the first Nigerian professor in the same UCI or anywhere in the world.

Professor Doctor Oladele Ajose was the first ever professor in Nigeria and West Africa that was of indigenous origin. He was a Professor of Public Health, a field of Medicine.

He studied Medicine and specialised in Public Health, eventually becoming the first African Professor in all of UI and all of West Africa, and the most senior ranking African on the School Council.

When it was time for a Nigerian to head UI that was then University College Ibadan, he was schemed out by President Azikiwe who was Visitor to the school and Akanu-Ibiam who was the chair of the school board, to favour Prof Kenneth Dike that was his junior and who himself feared to take the position, knowing the tribal schemes that resulted to his own appointment.

Professor Oladele Ajose would eventually take the Principal role at the inauguration of University of Ife.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Kenobsky(m): 5:32pm On Sep 04
Yoruba of yesterday has bright brain proffs.
Their blood is so precious that when you marry their daughters your children will be so intelligent.

But today the case is reverse,this present day Yoruba their blood is full of Agbo.
They hardly reason now no inttelects like before only Agberos full everywhere.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by AyakaDunukofia: 5:33pm On Sep 04
Good. The era of innocence in Nigeria, when the zeal to come back home and build a good Nigeria was like a competition amongst these gentlemen. What a shame today.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by 1Alex: 5:33pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Skillsnigeria: 5:33pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by MrCounselor: 5:33pm On Sep 04
Erudites

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by EyeCumInPeace: 5:33pm On Sep 04
Northern Nigeria would have featured if there was Professorship in fields of Banditry and Boko Haram. grin

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by IrepChrist: 5:33pm On Sep 04
Good to know.
Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by LegendHero(m): 5:35pm On Sep 04
Racoon:


PROFESSOR KENNETH DIKE - THE FIRST PROFESSOR IN NIGERIA!

The first professor in Nigeria was Professor Kenneth Dike (1917-1983). He was a renowned historian and academic who made significant contributions to the field of African history and culture.


Who dash Prof. Dike first professor in Nigeria? Ona no even sabi do propaganda.

Where you put Prof. Ajose who is the true first Nigerian professor?

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by thinkmoney(m): 5:35pm On Sep 04
Racoon:
Great men and women from many fronts of academic disciplines. Bravo!
Ideally, it’s this people from this regions that should have led Nigeria more.

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by lordm(m): 5:35pm On Sep 04
Nice
Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by nepapole(m): 5:36pm On Sep 04
My name is not there na
Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by arantess: 5:36pm On Sep 04
Tjra:
My adopted state (Anambra) sef dey represent.

Ndi Anambra Amaka.
nwa ekwensu

who dash you anambra?

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by tunene66: 5:36pm On Sep 04
Racoon:
Great men and women from many fronts of academic disciplines. Bravo!

NOTE
Professor Ayo Bamgbose hails from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Darlingjay1: 5:37pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Softmirror: 5:37pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Pentagon007: 5:37pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Pentagon007: 5:38pm On Sep 04
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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by strangest(m): 5:38pm On Sep 04
Act 1, Scene 1: "SUBSIDY IS GONE!"

Scene 2: Exchange rate unification and currency floatation neutralized subsidy removal. Pump price became higher than landing cost with NNPC covering the differential. SUBSIDY IS BACK!

Act 2, Scene 1: Dangote Refinery is our savior.

Scene 2:

Dangote: I need Crude Oil.

NNPC: We cannot give you.

Dangote: You must give us. PIA said you must leave out a portion of Crude Oil produced for domestic supply.

NNPC: We have signed forward sales agreement.

Dangote: PIA, a law supersedes any agreement.

NNPC/NMPDRA: You are not ready. Even your Diesel is substandard. And we won't allow you to become a monopoly.

Dangote: My Diesel is more qualitative than yours. I am offering you a lifeline with PMS. But no problem, I know what is happening in Malta.

NNPC: (No comment)

Act 3, Scene 1:

NNPC: We will give you Crude Oil. In fact, we will sell it to you in Naira.

Dangote: Thank you

Act 4, Scene 1:

NNPC: We are profitable. But we are in $6 billion debt. It is becoming hard to guarantee supply.

NNPC then raises pump price to N897, closer to landing cost.

NNPC: (And then suddenly) Dangote, we are going to be the exclusive buyers of your petrol.

Dangote: No Problem (Nigerians: No problem? πŸ€”).

Scene 2:

Nigerians: NNPC, why are you interested in being the sole buyers of Dangote's petrol?

FG/NNPC: For pricing purposes.

Nigerians: Una wan become monopolist too? Shey you accused Dangote of such? πŸ€”

NNPC: No Comment

Nigerians: Wait. How much will you now sell the petrol. πŸ€”

NNPC: FEC will decide.

Nigerians: So you want to peg price? DEREGULATION IS GONE? πŸ€”

NNPC: No Comment.

Nigerians: Wait. How are you now going to find money and pay your $6 billion debt?

NNPC: We will find ways.

Nigerians: Jira Jira Jira (Wait Wait Wait), hope you are not planning to peg price above what would have been the real market price and below what it would have costed if imported to discourage import and yet still accrue windfall?

NNPC: No Comment.

Nigerians: Is that how you intend to get the money to your pay your debt?

NNPC: No Comment.

Nigerians: Hmm πŸ€”

WE WATCH! 😊

Sha, congratulations Dangote. You did it!

Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim. Public Affairs Analyst

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by Codes151(m): 5:38pm On Sep 04
Racoon:
Igbo seems to dominate the fields of Social, Medical and Environmental sciences
crazy that u have to take the time to do this... olodo

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Re: Academic Excellence: Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours by ppogba: 5:39pm On Sep 04
Racoon:
Igbo seems to dominate the fields of Social, Medical and Environmental sciences

So,
Medicine
Psychiatry
Paediatrics
Public health are not part of the medical sciences.?

You can never disappoint.

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