Background

Igwe, Obasi was born on May 29, 1952 in Nkporo, Abia, Nigeria. Son of Arua and Aja Akpala Igwe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973. Master of Science, A.B.U., Zaria, Nigeria, 1977.

Career

Junior fellow University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-1974, lecturer II, 1980-1984, lecturer I, 1984-1987, senior lecturer, since 1987. Assistant lecturer A.B.U., Zaria, Nigeria, 1977-1980, lecturer II Nigeria, 1980. Acting coordinator general studies social science department University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1982, 84, convener Association General Studies, 1984, acting head. department political science, 1993-1994.

Political columnist Outlook on Sunday, Enugu, Nigeria, 1991-1992.

Achievements

• Obasi Igwe has been listed as a noteworthy social science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • A modern introduction to strategic studies

Membership

Researcher, reporter IGBO Secretariat Nigerian Const. Conference, Abuja, 1994-1995. Coordinator Organization for Democracy in Africa, Enugu and Abuja, since 1997.

Member Rotary (secretary 1992-1993).

Interests

• Public debates and speeches.

Connections

Married Ola Obasi Ude, December 27, 1979 (separated December 1993). Children: Arua, Emeka. Married Inyomoma Obasi Njoku, April 6, 1996.

Children: Aja, Olulu.

Father:

Arua Igwe

Mother:

Aja Akpala Igwe

Spouse:

Inyomoma Obasi Njoku

Spouse:

Ola Obasi Ude

child:

Aja Igwe

child:

Arua Igwe

child:

Olulu Igwe

child:

Emeka Igwe