Obituary: Phillip Aigbona Igbafe

[Toyin Falola]

He taught history at the University of Ife, University of Benin, and lately Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. He was the author of Benin under British Administration: The impact of Colonialism on an African Kingdom 1897-1938 (1979) and The nemesis of Power: Agho Obaseki and Benin politics, 1897-1956 (1991) among other books as well as numerous articles. He served as Commissioner of Education in the Midwest and Bendel States in the 1970s. May his soul rest in peace.

 

[Oluwatoyin Adepoju]

Oh God!

He taught my dad at his teacher training, before Igbafe became a graduate perhaps and taught my mum in her BA in history at the University of Benin when Igbafe had long been a professor.

A stratospheric scholar, known particularly for his work on Benin history.

A professor of the old school, defined by integrity and dignity of person.

Travel well, brother.

Great thanks for sharing Prof. Falola.

Toyin

On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 18:24 Toyin Falola <toyin...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:

He taught history at the University of Ife, University of Benin, and lately Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. He was the author of Benin under British Administration: The impact of Colonialism on an African Kingdom 1897-1938 (1979) and The nemesis of Power: Agho Obaseki and Benin politics, 1897-1956 (1991) among other books as well as numerous articles. He served as Commissioner of Education in the Midwest and Bendel States in the 1970s. May his soul rest in peace.

 

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[Toyin Falola]

Professor Igbafe was my teacher at Ife; he also became our External Examiner after he left for Benin.

He took his job with passion and dedication.

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