Background
Ajayi, Jacob Festus Ade was born on May 26, 1929 in Ikole, Nigeria. Son of Ezekiel Adeniji and Comfort Florence Bolajoko (Omoleye) Ajayi.
(Professor Ajayi surveys the work of missionary bodies as ...)
Professor Ajayi surveys the work of missionary bodies as one factor making for change in the country during this period. He assesses the effects of this change on the new and highly conscious Nigerian elite.
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Ajayi, Jacob Festus Ade was born on May 26, 1929 in Ikole, Nigeria. Son of Ezekiel Adeniji and Comfort Florence Bolajoko (Omoleye) Ajayi.
Bachelor in English, Latin, History, London University, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1951. Bachelor with honours, London University, Leicester, England, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in History, King's College, London, 1958.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Leicester, 1975. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Birmingham, 1984.
From lecturer to professor University Ibadan, Nigeria, 1958-1989, professor emeritus, since 1989. Chairman commission inquiry into fees charged in W. Nigeria, 1962. Director history events determining individual ages Population Census Office, Ibadan, 1972.
Chairman council International African Institute, London, 1975-1986, United Nations University, 1976-1977. Vice chancellor University Lagos, Nigeria, 1972-1978. Pro-chancellor Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 1984-1988.
(Professor Ajayi surveys the work of missionary bodies as ...)
(This book covers the years of missionary activity and its...)
United Nations University Council 1974-1980. Bureau, Association of African Universities 1973-1980. Bureau, Institute Association of Universities 1980-1990.
Council, National University of Lesotho 1976-1982.
Married Christie Tolaigbe Aduke Martins, October 23, 1956. Children: Yetunde, Adeniyi, Funmilayo, Titilola, Bisola.