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1900 - 1971 / Nigeria

Alvan Ikoku

The Teacher Who Built a Nation

Alvan Ikoku believed a free Nigeria needed more than politicians and speeches. Through schools, teachers’ unions and bold ideas, he fought to give ordinary children the tools to shape their own future.

Alvan Ikoku

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01A Boy Who Loved Learning3 min
02The School That Said We Can3 min
03Teachers for Freedom3 min

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