Photo of dr. Dennis Osadebe (2nd senate president)
Date
2023
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Fct, Abuja: National Library of Nigeria, Headquarters
Abstract
Portrait of Dr. Dennis Osadebe (2nd senate president 1960 - 1963)
Description
This is the portrait of Dr. Dennis Osadebe (2nd senate president) 1960 - 1963
Dennis Chukude Osadebay (29 June 1911 — 26 December 1994) was a Nigerian politician, poet, journalist and former premier of the now defunct Mid-Western Region of Nigeria, which now comprises Edo and Delta State. He was one of the pioneering Nigerian poets who wrote in English
President of the Senate of Nigeria In office 1 October 1960 – 1 October 1963.
Premier of Mid-Western Region In office 1964–1966
As a politician, he detested party politics and tried to form unbiased opinions on important matters of the period. He was also a leader of the movement to create a Mid-Western region during the Nigerian First Republic.