Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
An educator who founded Mayflower School in Ikenne in 1956 and was one of the most outspoken social critics of his time.
He campaigned for free education and was detained several times by military governments.
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