Alvan Ikoku

Alvan Ikoku // ⓘ (August 1, 1900–November 18, 1971), born Alvan Azinna Ikoku, was a Nigerian educationist, statesman, activist, and politician. Quotes about Alvan Ikoku He was more than just an educator. He was a reformer, a nationalist and a believer in the power of knowledge to transform society. STEPS OF MEMORY And the descendants have also taken a cue from that. So, you’d find out that Aro people are in the civil service, commerce and other areas of economic enterprise. And you have the late Dr Alvan Ikoku, the first Nigerian to earn external degree from the University of London; the first person to establish the first co-educational school in West Africa, and Mazi Sam Otti, the first African permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance. Legacies Of Late Alvan Ikoku As Aros Float N100m Education Trust Fund He was an icon in educational development Alvan Azinna Ikoku, a revolutionary educationist Dr Alvan Ikoku still remains a great icon in Nigerian academic and educational development and one of the most outstanding educationists ever had in Nigeria. The Story Of Dr Alvan Ikoku, The Man Who Introduced The Wearing Of School Uniform In Nigeria Dr. Alvan Ikoku will remain an icon in Nigerian academic and educational development as one of the most outstanding educationists and elder statesmen Nigeria ever had. ThrowBack Thursday: Alvan Ikoku: Educationist, Activist And Statesman (1900-1971) External links Category:1900 births Category:1971 deaths Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Educators from Nigeria