ABSTRACT
The resolve to undertake this research topic “the contributions and accomplishment of chief ambassador Matthew Tawo Mbu 1929-2012” is underscored by the need to take a study of the life of most notable Nigerians, recognizing not only their birth, and early life but also how their live affected the society we live in both past and present. The study also examines the neglect of biographical history which has led to near absence of sustainable and viable historical consciousness. The aim of this research project is to establish the essence and relevance of biography to our past, present, and future. Using historical method, and also relying basically on primary and secondary sources, I was able to find historical based answers to the birth, and parentage of chief Matthew mbu, his social, religious, and education background, and basically the impact chief Matthew mbu made in every office he served, diplomatic, political, as well as other public offices. Using oral interview as a template I was also able gather individual perception of the man Matthew mbu. With the consciousness that man is prone to errors, the oral interview also aided in identifying what most individuals think was a short coming on the side of chief Matthew mbu. I view of the importance of the documentation of biography, this study recommends biographical study should be a compulsory subject in school curriculum, from nursery to tertiary institutions, so as to arm student with knowledge of our Hero’s past, and also legislation be made for compulsory documentation of biographies of certain categories of public servants. Ranging from presidents, senators, governors at least for the time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
CERTIFICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Research Problem
- Objectives of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Significance of the Study
- Research Methodology
- Chapterization
- Review of Related Literature
End Notes
CHAPTER TWO: EARLY LIFE AND TIMES
2.1 Birth and Parentage
2.2 Educational Background
2.3 Social Life
2.4 Religious Life
End Notes
CHAPTER THREE: THE CAREER OF CHIEF M T, MBU
3.1 M T Mbu’s Political Career
3.2 Mbu’s Diplomatic Career
3.3 Mbu as a Legal Practitioner
3.4 Mbu’s Perception and Nation Building in Nigeria
3.5 Selected Quotes from Chief Ambassador Matthew Mbu
End Notes
CHAPTER FOUR: THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF CHIEF M T, MBU
4.1 Mbu’s Contributions and Achievements in Cross River State
4.2 Mbu’s Contributions to the Nation Nigeria
4.2.1 Political Contributions
4.2.2 Educational Contributions
4.2.3 Social Contributions
4.3 Mbu’s Contributions to International Relations and Diplomacy.
4.4 Positions Held
4.5 Awards Received
4.6 Short Comings of Chief Matthew Mbu
End Notes
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Summary
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
