NATIONAL library of Nigeria2024-02-012024-02-012023https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1087This 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.Portrait of Dr. Dennis Osadebe (2nd senate president 1960 - 1963)enImage