
Gabriel Imomotimi Okara (1921-2019)
Gabriel Imomotimi Okara was renowned and foremost literary icon from the Niger delta and recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON that contributed to the development of African literature.
Gabriel Imomotimi Okara was renowned and foremost literary icon from the Niger delta and recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON that contributed to the development of African literature.
He joined in challenging the status quo at the time, with a sincere intent to have a restructured Nigeria. A Nigeria that would embrace ‘Resource Control’ and rapidly grow or that would maintain the old structure and hit the rocks that it was invariably headed.
Timiebi Roupa Okara was a British trained lawyer par excellence from Bumoundi-Ekpetiama, Bayelsa state. He was best known for his love and support for the Anglican Communion.