P. A. Ogundipe

Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe, née Itayemi (6 May 1927 - 27 March 2020) OON, was a Nigerian educator and civil servant. Writing as Phebean Itayemi, she became the first Nigerian woman to be published in English, after winning a British Council short story competition. She later published textbooks under the name P. A. Ogundipe. She retired as assistant director of education in December 1976.

Quotes about P. A. Ogundipe

• We believe that every word of adoration on the exploits of the departed heroine is well earned. Indeed, every lover of education should be thoroughly grateful to Mrs. Ogundipe for her contributions to education.
  • [1] Former President Muhammadu Buhari tribute to P.A. Ogundipe after her demise in 2020.
• Ogundipe’s life was defined by her passion for education and uncommon dedication to serve others, stressing that her legacy would live on.
  • [2] Then then Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu represented the former president paid tribute to the deceased in 2020.
• Mrs Ogundipe through her books imparted generations of Nigerians of my age. In my personal interactions with her, she was passionate about Nigeria and hoping that things would get better.
  • [3] Dr. Aladesanmi tribute to Mrs Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe in 2020.
• All Nigerians, who drank from the fountain of knowledge of the endowed English teacher.
  • [4] Buhari mourns renowned English Language educationist, P.A. Ogundipe in 2020.
• In my personal interactions with her, she was passionate about Nigeria and hoping that things would get better. Unfortunately, like many compatriots of her time, the Nigeria of their dream remains a mirage.
  • [5] Dr Aladesanmi refer to Mrs phebean as a compatriots in Nigeria in 2020.
• As a recipient of the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and other numerous awards for her works on education.
  • [6] P.A. Ogundipe being remembered for her contribution in education in 2020.
• Her autobiography, the Up-country Girl, should be a must-read for every aspiring young girl.
  • [7] Temitope Aladesanmi speak on P.A. Ogundipe book in 2020.