Did You Know? Before the onset of the war, the Igbo region had the distinction of being the most literate in Nigeria. In the early 1960s, the Eastern Region had achieved the highest school enrollment and literacy rate in the country. Between 1960 and 1967, a remarkable over 90% of children in the East were enrolled in primary schools. The presence of thriving missionary and community-led schools in the region was a notable feature. The establishment of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria's first indigenous university, in the East in 1960, was a significant milestone. It highlighted the Igbo people's strong emphasis on education. The Eastern Region's rapid development, earned it the nickname "The African Japan", driven as it was by education, trade, and innovation. This progress is all the more remarkable given that it predated the discovery of oil, the war, and federal allocations. It was a testament to the Igbo values of self-help, community, and knowledge. Now you know. The Igbo people have consistently demonstrated their pioneering spirit, not just in the realm of business, but also in education.