Festus Iyayi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Festus Iyayi

Nigerian writer

Date of Birth: 29-Sep-1947

Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Date of Death: 12-Nov-2013

Profession: writer, economist, university teacher

Nationality: Nigeria

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Festus Iyayi (29 September 1947 – 12 November 2013) was a Nigerian writer known for his radical and sometimes tough stance on social and political issues.
He employed a realistic style of writing, depicting the social, political and moral environment and system both the rich and poor live and work in.
He was also a former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
He died in a road accident on his way to Kano.