E. J. Alagoa

Chief Ebiegberi Joe Alagoa (born 14 April 1933) , , is a Nigerian academic and author. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters.

Early life and education Alagoa was born on 14 April 1933, in Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria to Joseph Ayibatonye and Jane Furombogha. He attended University College (now University of Ibadan). He graduated from University of London, with a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) in 1959. In 1960, he earned a certificate in Archive Administration from American University and a certificate in African Studies from University of Wisconsin in 1965 and PhD 1966. He was a senior research fellow at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ibadan from 1967 to 1972.

Awards and honours Fulbright scholar, 1983 to 1984 Rockefeller Foundation scholar, 1990 Justice of the Peace of Bayelsa State, 1999 Officer Order of the Niger, 2000 Fellow Nigerian Academy of Letters