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Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu (1927—1990) known predominantly as F. C. Ogbalu, was a Nigerian

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and educator. He is predominantly known for standardizing Igbo language and is often called th
"father" of Igbo language and culture
In 1949, he founded the

Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture The Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture (SPILC) was founded in 1949 by Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu for the promotion of the Igbo language and culture, and has since created a standard dialect for Igbo Igbo may refer to: * Igbo people, an ...

. Ogbalu served as the society's president for many years. Ogbalu's work has had a significant impact on the Igbo language and culture. He is credited with helping to standardize the Igbo language and with promoting its use. He is also credited with helping to preserve Igbo culture. Ogbalu died in 1990. He is remembered as a pioneer in the study of the Igbo language and culture.

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