Background
Iwara, Alexander Ubi was born on August 15, 1943 in Uger, Nigeria. Son of Ubi and Isu (Eno) Iwara.
Linguistics indigenous languages educator
Iwara, Alexander Ubi was born on August 15, 1943 in Uger, Nigeria. Son of Ubi and Isu (Eno) Iwara.
Bachelor with honors, University Ibadan, Nigeria, 1967. Master of Arts, University Paris, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, 1974.
Master of Philosophy, University London, 1982.
Lecturer University Ibadan, Nigeria, since 1971. Visiting scholar University Pennsylvania, 1988. Director colloquium, Nigeria, 1977-1978, University Ibadan Institute African Studies, 1991-1992.
Coordinator Institute Français pour la Recherche en Afrique, 1990-1992.
Member linguistic Association Nigeria (president since 1995), Association Nigerian Indigenous Languages and Cultures (president 1991-1995), Linguistic Association of Canada and United States.
Married Felicia Ubi Obeten, December 15, 1972. Children: Ayei, Kapoona, Kebee, Jeesam, Efa.