Michael Okpara
Politician, Deceased Person
1920 – 1984
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Who was Michael Okpara?
Michael Iheonukara Okpara, 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.
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- Born
- Dec 25, 1920
Umuahia - Religion
- Christianity
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 17, 1984
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on July 23, 2013
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