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Akanu Ibiam

Nigerian politician (1906-1995) · Nigeria · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88

Sir Akanu Ibiam, was a distinguished medical missionary who was appointed Governor of Eastern Region, Nigeria from December 1960 until January 1966 during the Nigerian First Republic. From 1919 to 1951, he was known as Francis Ibiam, and from 1951 to 1967, Sir Francis Ibiam.

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Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

About this person

After this time, he dropped his title and his forename and was known as simply Akanu Ibiam although the honours he reportedly returned were not annulled by the British government.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1995 · aged 88