Michael Okpara
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Michael Iheonukara Okpara | |
Premier of Eastern Nigeria
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In office October 1, 1959 – January 15, 1966 |
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Preceded by | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
Succeeded by | None (Position abolished) |
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Born | December, 1920 Umuahia, Abia State |
Died | December 17, 1984 |
Political party | National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons |
Profession | Medical Doctor |
Religion | Christianity |
Michael Iheonukara Okpara, GCON (December 1920-December 17, 1984) was a political leader and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic, from 1959–1966.
The Michael Okpara Federal University of Agriculture is named after him.