Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has condoled with the family of renowned historian, Prof., who died on Tuesday. The late professor, who hailed from Erowha, in Isoko South Council of Delta State, reportedly died in Ibadan. He was 86.Â
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said the historical world has lost an enigma, whose works would continue to dominate contemporary Nigerian history.Â
He described the death of Ikime as a great loss to the country and the academia. He extolled him for his immense contributions to appropriation of scholarship in the country. Â
Okowa remarked that the late historian and prolific writer fought hard for the restoration of history in the educational curriculum of the country.
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