Osili, Ifeanyi (1926-1996)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1926 - 1996
Biographical Information
Ifeanyi Osili received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree in 1950 and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering in 1955 from Purdue University where he was a member of the Tau Beta Phi honorary fraternity. After obtaining his degree, Osili worked with the State Highway Department of Indiana. He returned to his native country of Nigeria in 1958 and became the Coordinating Director of Federal Highways for the Republic of Nigeria.
Citation:
MSS 34, Collection on Ifeanyi Osili, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.Citation:
"Ifeanyi Osili, 69, had been director of Nigeria highways." (1996, Mar 4). The Indianapolis News. Newspapers.com. Accessed on October 20, 2025. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-news-obituary-for-ifean/60941790/Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Collection on Ifeanyi Osili
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS 34
Scope and Contents
Materials include a photo album of Purdue's 1983 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA) convocation where Osili was awarded, program from the 1983 convocation, and correspondence from Engineering Alumni Relations to Osili about the ceremony.
Dates:
April 1983