Oni Akerele
John Oni Akerele | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Known for | Political activism |
John Oni Akerele(died 1983) was aNigeriandoctor,Nigeria's first indigenous surgeon.[1]
While living inLondon,in 1941 he marriedDorothy Jackson,who was of African, European and Native American descent, and they set up home inKilburn,in the north of London. Their house became a meeting place for Africans such asNnamdi Azikiwe,the first President ofNigeria,andJomo KenyattaofKenya.[2] While in London, in 1945 he was one of the founders of the pan-Yoruba cultural societyEgbe Omo Oduduwa,and was the first president. Members includedObafemi Awolowo,Secretary,Akintola Williams,Saburi Biobaku,Ayo Rosijiand others.[3]
Akerele returned to Nigeria after independence in 1960, and became medical officer to theWestern RegioninIbadan. During theNigerian civil war(1967–1970) they moved toLagos,where Akerele set up a private practice. He died in 1983. Dorothy lived on to the age of 93, dying in April 2007.[2]
His daughterKofoworola Bucknor-Akerelealso became a prominent politician in Nigeria.[4]
References
[edit]- ^Kayode Olashile-Alfred (2009-11-28)."Family remembers HOD".The Nation (Nigeria).Retrieved2011-06-01.
- ^abKeith Richards (2 April 2007)."Obituary: Dorothy Akerele".Guardian UK.Retrieved2011-06-01.
- ^Richard L. Sklar (2004).Nigerian Political Parties: Power in an Emergent African Nation.Africa World Press. p. 67.ISBN1-59221-209-3.
- ^Aliyu, Abdullateef (Oct 14, 2018)."Reminiscences with Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele".Daily Trust.Retrieved6 December2018.
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