Demas Akpore
Demas Akpore (August 4, 1928 – December 28, 1993) was the first elected Deputy Governor of Bendel State (1979–1983), the Principal of Government College, Ughelli, and the founder and principal of Orogun Grammar School.
Demas Akpore | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1928 |
| Died | December 28, 1993 |
| Education | University of British Columbia, University of College Ibadan |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Chief Demas Onoliobakpovba Akpore was born on 4 August 1928 at Warri, Nigeria into a Christian Family of Mr. Itedjere Akpore of Unukpo, Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State of Nigeria, and Mrs. Etawhota Akpore (née Agbomiyeri) of Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. He was an only child of his mother and the first in a family of eight children.[1]
Sources
- Ahon, Festus Nigeria: "Immortalize Akpore, Activist Urges Delta Government" (Vanguard (Nigeria) 30 December 2008)
- Akpore, Demas O. "The Question of the Falling Standard of Education: A Policy in Transition, The Nigerian Experience from An Educator's Viewpoint". (A lecture delivered on the occasion of the 1981 University of Ibadan Alumni Association Annual Lectures held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 20 March 1981.
- Akpoyibo, Marvel- Lagos State Police Commissioner "I never had a girlfriend in school because I was married to my books" (The Punch-Nigeria-By FRIDAY OLOKOR, Published: 20 December 2009)
- Awhefeada, Sunny. "Remembering Demas Akpore" (National Daily, Nigeria- 27 December 2008)
- Darra, G.G. "Urhobo and the Mowoe Legacy"(The Guardian, Nigeria-10 August 2005) Professor of English, Delta State University, Abraka/Special Adviser on Public Communications to the Governor of Delta State
- Eromosele, Victor "Government College Ughelli at 60"(The Guardian, Nigeria 9 November 2005)
- Olodu, Monn "Much Ado About Delta State Capital"
- Omu, Stella "Demas Akpore" Administrator, Nigeria federal Ministry of Education.
References
- "The Child in His Family: Vulnerable Children and The Child in His Family: Children and Their Parents in a Changing World". Social Work. March 1980. doi:10.1093/sw/25.2.163. ISSN 1545-6846.
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