Kayode Adams
Nigerian activist (??–1969)
About Kayode Adams
Kayode Adams was a Nigerian student activist.
Kayode Ted Adams (died October 1969) was a student activist at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who became controversial in 1965 after stabbing then-Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos, Saburi Biobaku.
Attack on Saburi Biobaku Following the non-renewal of Prof Eni Njoku's term as Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Prof Saburi Biobaku was appointed VC by the government of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, then Prime Minister of Nigeria. The decision was unpopular among UNILAG students, who perceived ethnic favoritism in Biobaku's appointment.
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Who was Kayode Adams?
Nigerian activist (??–1969)
When did Kayode Adams die?
Kayode Adams died in 1969 in beach.
What was Kayode Adams's occupation?
Kayode Adams was a student activist.
What nationality was Kayode Adams?
Kayode Adams was Nigerian.
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