About Michael Okpara
Lived 1920 – 1984 (aged 63). Michael Okpara was a Nigerian politician.
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.
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Who was Michael Okpara?
Nigerian politician
When was Michael Okpara born?
Michael Okpara was born on 25 December 1920 in Umuahia.
When did Michael Okpara die?
Michael Okpara died on 17 December 1984.
What was Michael Okpara's occupation?
Michael Okpara was a politician.
What nationality was Michael Okpara?
Michael Okpara was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Okpara. https://biography.guide/michael-okpara/
MLA: "Michael Okpara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-okpara/.
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