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Michael Okpara was born on 25 December, 1920 in Umuahia, Southern Region, British Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician (1920–1984). Discover Michael Okpara's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 25 December, 1920
Birthday 25 December
Birthplace Umuahia, Southern Region, British Nigeria
Date of death 17 December, 1984
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Nationality Niger

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1920

Michael Iheonukara Okpara (25 December 1920 – 17 December 1984) was a Nigerian politician and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic, from 1959 to 1966.

At 39, he was 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.

Michael Okpara, an Ohuhu-Igbo, was born on December 25, 1920, at Umuegwu Okpuala, Ohuhu, in the area of Umuahia, in the present-day Abia State of Nigeria.

Although he was the son of a labourer, he was able to attend mission schools and later went to Uzuakoli Methodist College, where he won a scholarship to study medicine at Yaba Higher College, Lagos.

Completing his medical studies at the Nigerian School of Medicine, he worked briefly as a government medical officer before returning to Umuahia to set up a private practice.

While involved in his practice, he developed an interest in the Zikist Movement (named after Nnamdi Azikiwe), a militant wing of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC).

1949

After rioting workers were shot by police at the Enugu coal mines in 1949, Okpara was arrested for his alleged complicity in inciting the riot, though he was soon released.

1952

After the granting of internal self-rule in 1952, he was elected into the Eastern Nigerian House of Assembly on the NCNC platform.

Between 1952 and 1959 he held various Cabinet positions in Eastern Nigeria, ranging from Minister of Health to Minister of Agriculture and Production.

1953

In 1953, when NCNC legislators revolted against the party leadership, he remained loyal and joined forces with Azikiwe.

1959

Okpara was the leader of the NCNC and Premier of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from 1959 to 1966.

1960

In November 1960, when Azikiwe left active politics to become Nigeria's first African Governor-General, Okpara was elected leader of the NCNC.

His outspoken manner led to a severe strain in relations between his party and the ruling Northern People's Congress.

1964

He received the award of GCON (Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger), one of Nigeria's highest honours, in 1964.

There is a statue of him in Enugu, Enugu State, and also another statue of him in Umuahia, the capital of the present day Abia State.

1966

Although he was one of the politicians detained soon after the military coup of January, 1966, he survived the army revolt, in which the other two premiers were killed.

A strong advocate of what he termed "pragmatic socialism", he believed that Nigeria's salvation depended on a revolution in agriculture.

To this end, he acquired and managed a large farm in his hometown, called Umuegwu Okpuala Mixed Farms, which inspired many Eastern Nigerian leaders to follow suit.

He also championed the educational and infrastructural development of Eastern Nigeria.

He never owned a house of his own while he was in government.

When the Nigerian Civil War ended, he went into exile in Ireland.

1979

Before his return from exile in 1979, his close associates and beneficiaries took up a collection to build him a house in his village, Umuegwu.

1984

Okpara died on 17 December 1984.

He is a member of the Royal Academy of Physicians of Great Britain.

Michael Okpara Way, in Abuja is named after him, as is the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Okpara Square in Enugu; Michael Okpara College of Agriculture in Imo State (since renamed the Imo State Polytechnic).