Remembering Nigeria Scholar Professor Jean Herskovits

Dr. Jean Herskovits (1935-2019), who died on February 5, was widely recognized as a foremost expert on Nigeria who came to know and love the country and its people over five decades.

Dr. Jean Herskovits (1935-2019)

(Left to right) General Danjuma, Jean Herskovits, General Joshua Hamidu, wearing outfits made for TYDF trustees by the first class of tailoring graduates, who, however, had not met them.

Dr. Jean Herskovits (1935-2019)

Documents

  • Nigeria:  Critical Time for Nigeria's Future

    allAfrica, 14 March 2010

    The new round of violence in Jos, tragically similar to unrest there in the past and once again misinterpreted as primarily a Muslim-Christian dispute, was exacerbated by the… Read more »

  • Nigeria:  Reflections on Fifty Years of Change

    Leadership, 25 November 2010

    I would like to thank Chatham House and Coventry University's African Studies Centre for inviting me to speak today. I'm honoured to have the chance at this critical time to share… Read more »

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