Festus Iyayi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 September 1947 |
| Died | 12 November 2013 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, academic |
Festus Iyayi (29 September 1947 – 12 November 2013)[1] was a Nigerian leftist writer, best known for advancing his politics through realist novels depicting the sociopolitical environment of contemporary Nigeria. He was also a former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).[2] He died in a road accident on his way to Kano.[3][4]
- ^ "Nigeria: Death of an Activist - Festus Iyayi (Sept 29, 1947 - November 12, 2013)", AllAfrica, 15 November 2013.
- ^ Wale Odunsi, "Former ASUU President, Prof Festus Iyayi, dies in auto accident", Daily Post, 12 November 2013.
- ^ Akeem Lasisi, "Festus Iyayi: Death at the peak of struggle" Archived 2013-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, Punch (Nigeria), 12 November 2013.
- ^ "ASUU President, Uniabuja chapter mourn Festus Iyayi", Vanguard, 12 November 2013.