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Odia OFEIMUN

Journalist, Poet, Social Critic · b. March 16, 1950

B.Sc, journalist, poet. Education: St Paul's Anglican Primary School, Iruekpen, 1956-61, Anglican Grammar School, Ujoelen, Ekpoma, 1962-64, University of Ibadan, 1972-75, 1982; Career: Appointed Reporter, Midwest Echo, Benin City, 1968-69; Factory Labourer, West African Thread Company, Apapa, Lagos, 1969-71; Clerical Officer, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, 1971-72; appointed Administrative Officer, Federal Public Service Commission, Lagos, 1976; English Teacher, Ansarul Islam Grammar School, Ijomu-Oro, Kwara State, 1977-78; Private Secretary to Chief Obafemi Awolowo, 1978-82; member, Editorial Board, The Guardian Newspapers, 1984; Chairman, Editorial Board, The News, 1994-; member, Association of Nigerian Authors, Publicity Secretary,ANA, 1983-84; General-Secretary, ANA, 1984-88; Political Party: member, defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, 1978-83; Publications: The Poet Lied, Longman, London,1980; A Handle for the Flutist. Lagos, Update Publications, 1986; Hobbies: reading, music, dancing, travelling; Former Official Address: c/o The News, Press House, 27 ACME Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, P.M.B. 21531, Ikeja, Lagos; Tel/Fax: 4922499,4924314. E-mail [email protected]. Home: 56, Seriki Aro Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

Biographical record

Title
Mr
Surname
OFEIMUN
First Name
Odia
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
Date of Birth
March 16, 1950
Status
Alive
State of Origin
Edo State
Place of Birth
Iruekpen-Ekpoma, Edo State.
Father's Status
N/A
Mother's Status
N/A
Marital Status
Married
Profession
Journalist
Poet
Social Critic
Education Level
Primary
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A

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